Chapter 58

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What caused Xia Xingcheng’s heart to throb so fervently was not the possible chance to act in a movie, but the fact that it was Yang Youming who fought for that opportunity for him.

He tried to stifle the urge to turn his head to look at Yang Youming, fearing that his eyes would betray his emotions in such a public place.

Yang Youming still appeared calm. He seemed to have eaten enough, so he put his cutlery aside and slightly leaned back on his chair, facing Ding Wenxun.

Ding Wenxun expressed considerable interest in Xia Xingcheng, but didn’t decide anything on the spot, only leaving his contact information for Xia Xingcheng to later audition for a role in the movie.

When they finished having breakfast, Yang Youming said to Chen Hailan, “I’m leaving first, let’s meet up again when we get back.”

Chen Hailan got up, wanting to see him off.

Yang Youming said, “No need, just keep Wenxun company.”

Chen Hailan didn’t insist.

At this time, Cai Meiting said to Xia Xingcheng, “Xingcheng, you’ve caused so much trouble for your Ming ge, why don’t you go see him off.”

Xia Xingcheng had already stood up, and he said to Yang Youming, “I’ll walk you out.”

Yang Youming did not refuse and once again bid farewell to the people at the table, then left the dining hall.

Xia Xingcheng followed him out, yet when they hadn’t gotten far from the dining hall, he saw Yang Youming stop in his tracks and turn back to look at him, saying, “You don’t need to see me out.”

“Ming ge,” Xia Xingcheng could only stop as well. He had a lot of things he wanted to say to Yang Youming, but wasn’t something that could be said clearly in just a few words.

Yang Youming’s hands were in his pockets. His back was straight, turned to the morning light, and he was silent for a while as he gazed at Xia Xingcheng. He said, “Act well.” With that, he turned and continued to walk ahead.

Xia Xingcheng subconsciously chased after him for a few steps, stopped to stare at his tall and straight back, then chased after yet again.

Yang Youming returned to the villa. He had very little luggage and his lone travel bag was already packed and ready, placed on the sofa on the first floor. This time, he hadn’t brought his assistant over, and there would only be a driver to take him to the airport later.

Xia Xingcheng stood by the door, watching him.

Yang Youming came out with his bag, and as he passed Xia Xingcheng, he no longer looked at him.

But Xia Xingcheng spontaneously reached out and grabbed Yang Youming’s hand. He grasped Yang Youming’s palm in his.

Yang Youming could only stop. Looking at Xia Xingcheng’s face, he turned his palm to hold Xia Xingcheng’s hand, gripping it faintly harder before quickly releasing it, saying, “Do what you’re told.”

Xia Xingcheng could only let go of him, watching as Yang Youming gradually walked away from him.

He watched until he could no longer see Yang Youming’s figure. Xia Xingcheng pressed his head against the door frame, burying his head in the hand that Yang Youming had held.

He slowly clenched his hand into a fist. The touch from earlier still lingered on his hand. It was slightly hot and faintly prickly–he heaved a sigh and covered his face with his hands.

Later on, Xia Xingcheng went to find Wei Zehui and asked for his phone.

Wei Zehui was still awake. The room was dimly lit, and Xia Xingcheng vaguely heard the movement of others.

Wei Zehui didn’t have his phone, so Wei Zehui told him to find Qin Xueyue.

Qin Xueyue was already up, but she was still angry with him.

After coaxing her for a while, Qin Xueyue returned Xia Xingcheng’s phone, glasses and room card to him in a bag and asked, “Where did you spend the night last night?

Xia Xingcheng had no intention of answering this question and planned to muddle through.

Qin Xueyue said, “Didn’t you enter one of the villas by the pool? I went to look for you after, but it turned out to be Yang Youming’s room and he said he didn’t see you. I was too embarrassed to persist.”

Xia Xingcheng internally thought that he was probably still in the shower at that time, so he said, “I had too much to drink. I can’t really remember anything.”

Qin Xueyue didn’t know whether to believe him or not, but she had already gotten an answer anyway.

When going to the airport from the hotel, Xia Xingcheng went with Cai Meiting and You Shu’s car. He sat in the front passenger seat while You Shu and Cai Meiting sat in the back.

You Shu patted the back of Xia Xingcheng’s seat and smiled, saying, “Not bad, Xiao Xia.”

Xia Xingcheng feigned ignorance, “Mm?”

“I didn’t even hear that Ding Wenxun was preparing for a movie,” said Cai Meiting.

You Shu said, “They have their own circle. Ding Wenxun, Chen Hailan, and Yang Youming’s friendship can’t be compared to ordinary people. It is also said that, compared to his acting, Ding Wenxun is more talented in directing.”

Cai Meiting looked pensive. She asked You Shu, “Do you know what kind of film Ding Wenxun is planning to make?”

You Shu said, “I’m not sure, but you know Ding Wenxun’s family background. If he wants to make a movie, there’ll be many people who support it. It’ll definitely be a good opportunity for Xiao Xia to be in it.”

The topic returned to Xia Xingcheng.

Cai Meiting looked at Xia Xingcheng’s side profile from the back row and said with a smile, “I’m honestly relieved that the company has an artist like you. This is the first time I’ve encountered Yang Youming personally helping you pull resources.”

You Shu propped her face on a hand, “I was under the impression that Yang You Ming is the kind of person who’s polite on the surface but cold inside, I really didn’t expect him to be willing to guide Xiao Xia after only working with him once. It’s pretty great.”

Cai MeIting said, “Xingcheng can behave.” She didn’t mention a thing about the time Xia Xingcheng slapped Yang Youming’s face and her personally inviting him to dinner to apologize.

Xia Xingcheng’s cheeks burned as the two women chatted. He couldn’t help opening the window, letting the wind hit his face as he tried to calm down.

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