Chapter 36 of 100

Chapter 36

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Luo Tai smiled and whispered in Liu Yifei's ear, "You're a public figure, so it's normal for me to look you up on Baidu." Liu Yifei rolled her eyes and said nothing.

Before long, it was Luo Tai's turn to buy steamed buns. Luo Tai first looked at Ah Mei, who had short hair but a long fringe that covered her face. However, through the gaps in her fringe, it was clear that her face was covered with many pimples, making her look very unattractive. Luo Tai furrowed his brow, puzzled as to why Star had made Zhao Wei look like this.

Luo Tai nudged Ah Xing. Ah Xing quickly said to Ah Mei, "I'll buy the steamed buns and pay back the money I owe you." After saying this, Luo Tai took out some money from his pocket and put it in the box on the table.

Ah Mei didn't look up, continuing to knead the dough as she said softly, "The steamed buns are in the basket; you can take them yourself."

"Okay," Ah Xing nodded and said, "Miss, you're still so unique. I really admire you, so, would you like to have dinner with me?"

Ah Mei lifted her head slightly and saw Ah Xing, Luo Tai, and Liu Yifei. Then she lowered her head again and said softly, "Thank you, but no need."

Ah Xing shrugged at Luo Tai, indicating that she wouldn't come. Luo Tai watched Ah Mei continue to knead the dough, knowing that she felt ugly and lacked skills, making her lack confidence in herself and her life.

In fact, she hadn't seen her own strengths. Everyone has a bright side, because everyone has dreams, no matter how big or small.

Seeing Ah Mei's low self-esteem, Luo Tai felt that he couldn't force her, as it would easily hurt her already fragile self-respect. It would be better to let Ah Xing slowly build her confidence, just like in the movie.

Thinking this, Luo Tai patted Ah Xing's shoulder, turned his head, and indicated that they should leave. Ah Xing had no choice but to turn and leave. Before they left, Luo Tai stopped, walked to Ah Mei's ear, and whispered, "He's right, you really are beautiful, you just haven't realized it yet." After saying this, the three of them left.

At this moment, Ah Mei slowly lifted her head, the words Luo Tai had just said still echoing in her ears...

Insisting, the three didn't go into a restaurant but found a street stall with good flavor. They put down the steamed buns, ordered a few dishes, and got a few bottles of beer, then started eating.

Luo Tai and Yifei specially tried the steamed buns made by Ah Mei. Wow, they were really fragrant and sweet, and very chewy. "Really good steamed buns!" Luo Tai couldn't help but praise.

"Of course, these are kneaded with Tai Chi," Ah Xing said.

"Brother Xing, what do you think of Ah Mei's Tai Chi skills?" Luo Tai asked.

"Ah Mei?" Ah Xing was taken aback.

"Oh, the Queen of Steamed Buns just now. I heard her name is Ah Mei," Luo Tai said.

Ah Xing nodded and said, "She... is a true master!"

Luo Tai nodded silently, then raised his glass and said, "Brother Xing, let's have a drink, to our acquaintance."

Ah Xing smiled and said, "Brother Luo is always so polite..." As he spoke, he also raised his glass.

"Me too," Liu Yifei naturally didn't want to be left behind.

"You're still sick, right?" Luo Tai said.

"Already better," Liu Yifei made a face and said.

The three laughed and drank the beer.

"Brother Luo, I see you know martial arts and can play soccer. What do you do?" Ah Xing asked while picking up some food.

"Me?" Luo Tai looked at Yifei, then smirked and said, "Electrician."

"Electrician?" Ah Xing said, "Wow, you're a skilled technician, why would you want to play soccer with us?"

"Hehe. Just a technician..." Luo Tai mocked himself, then said thoughtfully, "I used to be quiet and lacked confidence in everything. Since I learned martial arts, I've changed completely. I feel... how to say it? Everyone has dreams, and I gradually feel that the dreams that seemed so far away are gradually coming true..."

"Very well said," Ah Xing praised, "People should have dreams. I've never given up on mine."

"What's your dream?" Luo Tai asked.

"To be like Bruce Lee and spread Shaolin Kung Fu," Ah Xing said, his eyes shining. The light in his eyes completely overshadowed his ordinary clothes.

Luo Tai smiled and said, "We should drink to our dreams." As he spoke, he raised his glass again.

"Wait a moment," Ah Xing paused, "We haven't asked Yifei about her dream yet."

Luo Tai looked at Liu Yifei and said, following Ah Xing's words, "That's right, what's your dream?"

"Me?" Liu Yifei hesitated, "My... my dream... I'm embarrassed to say."

"What's there to be embarrassed about?" Ah Xing said, "No dream is ever laughed at."

Liu Yifei looked at this face of Zhou Xingchi, then shook her head and smiled, "Okay, I want to become an Oscar-winning actress!"

When she said this, Ah Xing was taken aback. However, Luo Tai wasn't surprised. Liu Yifei was an actress, and which actress wouldn't want to stand on the highest honor stage in the film industry? This might be something Liu Yifei had never told anyone in real life.

"Wow, your dream is big. But... looking at your appearance, you really are suited to be an actress," Ah Xing said, looking at Liu Yifei.

Luo Tai interjected, "People with big dreams can achieve great things. Alright, now let's all drink to our dreams."

"Cheers!" The three clinked glasses and drank to the bottom.

After the meal, it was already around eight o'clock in the evening. Luo Tai saw that Ah Xing didn't return to the dilapidated building but was heading towards a mall, so he asked what he was doing.

Ah Xing said, "I do some cleaning at the mall."

Luo Tai knew this was Ah Xing's part-time job. He thought for a moment and advised, "Brother Xing, the team still has training tomorrow. I think you shouldn't do the part-time job, go back and rest early."

Ah Xing stretched his arms and smiled, "I can't sit still. I can't sleep anyway, so I might as well do some work. Don't worry about me, you two go back early."

Seeing that Luo Tai and Liu Yifei hadn't left, Ah Xing shook his head and said, "Alright, go back quickly, see you tomorrow." Then he left.

Seeing Brother Xing's back, Liu Yifei frowned and said, "It's really hard to associate him with Star."

"Is that so?" Luo Tai turned and asked, "What's Star like?"

Liu Yifei smiled slightly and said, "Not like this." As she spoke, the two of them walked back together.

"By the way," Luo Tai suddenly asked Liu Yifei with interest, "What's the entertainment industry really like? Can you tell me about it?"

Liu Yifei glanced at Luo Tai and smiled, "What, are you starting to gossip now?"

Luo Tai shook his head and smiled, "I'm not gossiping, just the curiosity of an ordinary person. The more mysterious something is, the more I want to know."

"What's mysterious about the entertainment industry? We live under the microscope of reporters every day, and our every move quickly makes it to the newspapers," Liu Yifei said somewhat helplessly.

"You can't tell me that everything in the newspapers is true," Luo Tai said.

"Purely false things are generally not, but every event is exaggerated, even fabricated. Entertainment reporters, if they don't write something sensational, how can they attract readers?" Liu Yifei put her hands in the pockets of her casual clothes and said.

"You seem quite helpless about this," Luo Tai said.

Liu Yifei shrugged and continued, "What else can I do? You can't offend these reporters, or they'll ruin an actor with their pens."

Luo Tai sighed and slowly said, "It seems that only you know your own pain."

Liu Yifei smiled and said, "What do you want to know about the entertainment industry? Since you've been taking care of me, I can tell you."

Luo Tai looked at Liu Yifei and said, "Forget it... forget it, knowing or not knowing doesn't really affect my life. I won't ask you."

"Really?" Liu Yifei smiled and said, "Once this opportunity is gone, it won't come again."

Luo Tai stopped and thought for a long time, then said, "Alright, I'll ask for Sun Fat. Um... are there any unwritten rules in the entertainment industry?" After saying this, he immediately lowered his head, embarrassed to look at Liu Yifei's eyes, afraid that this girl would get angry.

To his surprise, Liu Yifei didn't even think about it and blurted out, "No."

Luo Tai was taken aback and was about to speak when he heard Liu Yifei's next words, "In the entertainment industry, everything is out in the open!"

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