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Chapter 133 – I Can’t Make Him Cry Like That
“Hey, is Mr. Ji’s thing really that big?”
Qiu Jin: “…”
The actor who asked the question seemed a little embarrassed, and before Qiu Jin could answer, he took the initiative to change the subject: “Forget it, someone favored by the heavens like him is beyond our imagination.”
“Shh, stop talking, they’re coming over.”
Ji Shenxiao was walking towards them. He was dressed in a suit and leather shoes. Accompanying him were the boss of Huayi Media, the producer, and several senior executives.
“They’re coming, they’re coming!”
“Ahh~ he’s really handsome! Both his face and body are superb!”
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“There are a lot of handsome guys, but I think the crucial point of Mr. Ji is his good temperament. Just look at the noble aura exuding from him. This is what you call a top CEO, ah.”
“That’s right, that’s right, he’s much better than the ones in TV series. If he enters the entertainment circle, no other CEO would be able to go up against him. Just look at how good he looks in a suit. It’s impeccable.”
……
Qiu Jin looked up and just happened to see Ji Shenxiao walking over. In the sweltering studio, he was wearing a tailored suit. He didn’t seem to feel the heat at all. He looked as cool and composed as ever, as if he had some built-in heat protection ability.
At that moment, Ji Shenxiao’s gaze landed on Qiu Jin.
“!”
Qiu Jin lowered his head subconsciously, but he could still feel the hot gaze on him.
The two actresses beside him also noticed Ji Shenxiao’s gaze and immediately started jabbering: “Did Mr. Ji look over here just now?”
“Yes, yes, yes! I saw it too. Was he looking at me?”
“Keep daydreaming!”
“Not necessarily, what if I just so happen to be his type? Speaking of which, if Mr. Ji really is going out with someone, I don’t know whether he is the one taking advantage, or if the other party is taking advantage of him.”
Qiu Jin: “…”
Aren’t you taking this too far?
In the time that they were gossiping, Ji Shenxiao had arrived in front of them.
The two actresses were so surprised that they almost forgot to breathe.
Even Qiu Jin couldn’t help becoming nervous. Although he and Ji Shenxiao were already familiar with each other in private, they rarely had the chance to interact in a public setting.
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Ji Shenxiao got closer and closer. He stopped a step away from them and asked politely, “How are your preparations going?”
This situation was just like when the big boss comes to do an inspection on the rookies. His tone was polite, friendly, but someone alienated.
Before Qiu Jin could say anything, the other two actresses immediately answered.
“We’re all ready!”
“We will definitely perform well!”
“That’s good. Thanks for your hard work.” Ji Shenxiao nodded. Then he turned and left. He did not look at Qiu Jin for a single second.
As Qiu Jin watched Ji Shenxiao walk away, he could not help feeling stunned for a moment. He thought that Ji Shenxiao would at least have a word or two with him…
Ji Shenxiao’s arrival seemed to have the effect of injecting a shot of caffeine straight into a person’s bloodstream. Everyone was pumped and ready to go.
The scene for today was Ji He attending a family banquet after returning to his home country. In the giant room with towering colonnades, dozens of cameras surrounded the actors. Microphones attached to long poles dangled above the actors’ heads. Ji Shenxiao stood in front of the surveillance monitor and experienced for the first time the behind-the-scenes atmosphere of the filming industry.
Yi Congqing said, “Begin.”
The main actors of the scene knelt and sat in front of the long table. Emperor Ji Yuan and the empress sat facing the south. The eldest son, Ji Siyuan, and the third son, Ji Mingwu, sat facing east. The second son, Ji Tongguang, and the fourth son, Ji He, sat facing west. On the surface, everything was nice and harmonious, but below the surface were sinister designs and ulterior motives.
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Ji He lowered his head and ate while listening to his parents’ questions. His expression showed how out of place he felt, but below that was a sliver of yearning for intimacy.
Just when Ji Yuan was about to bring up the topic of marriage, Ji Tongguang suddenly interjected, “Ji He, are you finished eating? I want to show you my new bow.”
“What’s the rush? We haven’t finished talking yet!” Ji Yuan smiled lovingly at Ji He, “Have you been well these past years in the Xiqi Kingdom?”
Ji He nodded. In the Xiqi Kingdom, he had learned early on how to weigh a person’s words and observe their facial expressions. His father asked and he answered. The atmosphere was quite harmonious.
Looking at Ji He’s face, Ji Yuan sighed sadly, “You look more and more like Ji Yao, but it’s a pity that there is no fate between you two. She threw herself into the lake a few days ago.”
Ji He raised his head. The young man’s clear eyes showed a trace of bewilderment. Why was his father bringing up this topic?
Ji Yuan spoke, “Right now, the Dongwu Kingdom is coercing us to hand over a bride. If we try to break off the marriage then they will attack us with their army. You and Ji Yao are twin sisters, so I think…”
[T/N 1: The emperor says Ji He and Ji Yao have “no fate” because they are unable to meet each other due to Ji Yao being dead.]
[T/N 2: In the raws, the emperor specifically uses the term “twin sisters” and not “twin siblings.”]
