The Film Emperor's Secretly Married Wife Ch. 6

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Fang Minyi fiddled with the paper bag that held the watch and said, "I think Film Emperor Yu is great. He's mature and has a masculine charm. He looks very manly, has great acting skills, and is low-key. And, well, don't be fooled by the entertainment industry—his background is really deep..."

Although Fang Minyi held a position in the Fang family's company, it was a fairly unimportant one. Her real goal was to enter the entertainment industry. She had started auditioning for roles since her sophomore year, and now, she was half in the industry. What she said was somewhat credible.

But what did it have to do with Qi Zhen?

"...Unlike those boys with pale skin, sharp chins, and dyed hair, who look all gay."

Pale skin, sharp chin, dyed hair... Oh, that sounded just like her idol.

Qi Zhen switched to a milk tea, sipping it softly. "Hmm, they're all pretty good."

By the time they said goodbye, it was already late. Fang Minyi received a phone call and then told Qi Zhen, "Brother Yun is nearby and will pick me up in five minutes. I'll ask him to take you back too."

Qi Zhen shook her head, smiling with her eyes and brows curved. "No need, I have something to do. I'll just grab a taxi later."

As soon as she got home, Qi Zhen received a WeChat message.

While removing her makeup, she kept an eye on her phone. She wasn't really paying attention to what was being said, but chatting with Yu Jingxing just flowed so naturally that even someone like Qi Zhen, who usually made conversations awkward, found it smooth and interesting.

She had started thinking of something to say but had already forgotten by the end.

Before she knew it, it was getting late.

Yu Jingxing had asked her to dinner tomorrow.

Qi Zhen held her phone and thought for a moment. She didn't come up with an excuse to refuse, since she still had to consider her dadr's face.

[The invitation from the big star, how could I refuse?]

[Tomorrow I have a dance class. Can you pick me up from school?]

She sent a cute cat paw emoji.

Yu Jingxing replied quickly: [Mm, send me the address.]

Qi Zhen pressed a hot towel to her face, let out a sigh, and glanced at the message, feeling a bit disappointed.

Asking him to drive all the way to pick her up... what if they got photographed? Wouldn't that be troublesome for him?

She felt a little regretful, thinking that it would've been better if Yu Jingxing had declined. How was he able to stay so calm and unruffled?

After taking a shower, she sat down at her desk, but before she could even start writing, her phone buzzed again.

Yu Jingxing had sent a wellness article: [The Eight Bad Effects of Staying Up Late].

Qi Zhen: "............"

Yu Jingxing: [I'm at the set, I'll be filming until midnight. Go to bed early, don't stay up late.]

He followed that up with a special emoji of a fat bunny patting her head.

Qi Zhen blushed a little, lowered her head, and typed: [Okay, you take care of yourself too.]

She felt a bit of a headache and rubbed her temples. After listening to Feng Tanshi's new hit song for a while, she climbed into bed, put on her eye mask, and went to sleep.

Although her idol's song was nice, it was a bit too rock for her.

Maybe she shouldn't listen to it before bed?

She flipped through her playlist, and saw an old song. It was the theme song of a TV show from back in the day—one where Yu Jingxing starred in "Asking the World with a Smile" when he had just debuted over ten years ago.

It had been one of Qi Zhen's favorite dramas when she was younger. She could watch it over and over again without ever getting tired of it.

That was because Yu Jingxing's portrayal of the male lead had so much depth. His cold yet gentle aura, it was enough to make anyone's heart race.

When she was little, she even used to wrap herself in a blanket and pretend to be the female lead. In her dreams, she'd even imagine marrying the male lead. Looking back, it was embarrassing.

After her dance class, Qi Zhen received a message from Yu Jingxing: [I'm waiting for you under the poplar tree at the west gate.] He also attached a photo of the license plate number.

Qi Zhen found the spot and got into the car, only to realize Yu Jingxing was sitting in the backseat, with a middle-aged woman driving.

Yu Jingxing told her that the woman was his assistant, Sister Sun, so Qi Zhen greeted her. Sister Sun gave a polite nod.

Qi Zhen felt a little awkward, thinking that the assistant probably found her troublesome.

Yu Jingxing had a great physique—broad shoulders and long legs, looking like he could be a model strutting down a runway at any moment.

His deep, charming eyes softened, making his face, which had once appeared aloof, look kinder, "You got here quickly."

Because she had stayed up late last night and hadn't followed his advice, Qi Zhen hadn't bothered to dress up today. She was wearing jeans and a T-shirt, looking simple with a hint of dark circles under her eyes. Compared to his politeness and elegance, she felt a little embarrassed.

Qi Zhen felt awkward and tilted her head as she sat next to him, "Mm, I didn't want to keep you waiting."

She felt even more embarrassed, especially since she had asked him to pick her up at the school gate through WeChat yesterday, but now she was dressed so plainly and had no makeup on.

Yu Jingxing smiled, seeming not to notice her attire, and calmly said, "It's a gentleman's duty to wait for a lady."

The car moved smoothly forward, passing through a few traffic lights. It was very comfortable inside, but Qi Zhen was itching to cover her face. She mustered up the courage and said, "It was rude of me to ask you to come pick me up yesterday, wasn't it?"

Yu Jingxing raised an eyebrow, glancing down at her slightly flushed cheeks. His voice softened: "Not at all."

Qi Zhen was a bit surprised, but still felt he was holding back, considering the importance of saving face.

Qi Zhen then asked, "Are you usually very busy? If you're with me, will it interfere with other plans?"

He smiled a little, "I haven't been on a date in a long time, if you're referring to personal matters."

His fingers intertwined casually as he continued, "Work matters aren't that important."

Work matters weren't that important.

The underlying implication was that, compared to going out with her, work could be postponed at any time.

Qi Zhen felt her face burning and quickly turned her head away, falling silent.

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