My Ex-husband Asked Me to Remarry Him Every Day
Chapter 114: Boss Shen Gives Her His Card

Chapter 114: Chapter 114: Boss Shen Gives Her His Card

He was also speaking to Qiao Xi.

The entertainment industry is a vast arena of fame and fortune, and there are many who choose shortcuts, driven by their impatience for success.

He still hoped that an actor should remain grounded.

If one worked hard, success would surely come one day.

Even if it didn’t, one should not lose their original intention.

But often, original intentions are easy to maintain.

Everyone has their own scent, and everyone has their own path.

He could only warn them, but couldn’t help those who were bent on taking shortcuts.

In this world, no one is anyone else’s salvation.

Qiao Xi said, "I understand. Since Director has accepted Zhi Fei, I’m happy to have been able to help."

Zhi Fei bowed deeply, "I will, Director!"

No matter what path she would take in the future, at least at this moment, Zhi Fei remembered Mo Qing’s words.

"Alright, you all can leave, I still have things to do, and I won’t treat you to a meal if you stay!" Mo Qing started shooing people away.

Qiao Xi, taking Zhi Fei and Wei Xue with her, left.

"Teacher Qiao, thank you, I really appreciate it," Zhi Fei said, smiling as she thanked her.

She knew that without Qiao Xi, this opportunity might not have come her way.

Qiao Xi’s voice was still its usual cool tone, "Don’t thank me, it’s your acting that won Director Mo’s approval."

Wei Xue felt somewhat unconvinced at the bottom of her heart, "If Director Mo gave me another chance, I could do it too."

Qiao Xi looked at her coldly, her smile faint, "Sometimes you only get one chance. If you can’t seize it yourself, no one will give you a second one, especially in this entertainment industry where reality is just that cruel."

Zhi Fei asked her with a beaming smile, "Teacher Qiao, can we treat you to a meal?"

They had already reached the entrance.

Qiao Xi saw Shen Dang’s car still parked there.

She turned her head slightly, nodding faintly, "No need, my friend is waiting for me. I’ll be leaving first."

Qiao Xi walked to the side of the road, opened the car door, and got in.

"It’s alright, I didn’t have to wait too long." Shen Dang glanced at his wristwatch, his gaze falling on her eyes.

Qiao Xi found his stare somewhat baffling.

"Why are you looking at me?" she asked, with a hint of annoyance in her voice.

Shen Dang, both hands on the steering wheel, rested his chin on his arm as he spoke, "Isn’t it uncomfortable to keep the mask on all the time?"

Isn’t it all your fault to begin with?

Qiao Xi nearly wanted to strangle him!

"It’s my choice, why do you care?" she retorted.

"Can I care?" Shen Dang asked with a smile.

Qiao Xi furrowed her brows, snorted coldly, "What do you think?"

"I think..." he began.

Qiao Xi didn’t want to hear his opinion and cut him off, "Are you going to drive or not?"

"Driving."

After the car had driven some distance, Shen Dang suddenly noticed someone was following them.

He turned his face and warned her, "Hold on tight."

"Huh?"

"There’s someone following us."

Could it be they have been discovered by paparazzi?

Qiao Xi looked through the rearview mirror and noticed a familiar car.

"That seems to be Zhou Junqi’s car."

Having worked together for several months on the set, Qiao Xi remembered a bit.

What does this person want?

Retaliation, perhaps?

Shen Dang touched his cheek with the tip of his tongue, his expression roguish and nonchalant, as if he found it entertaining, "Teacher Qiao, should we teach him a lesson?"

It had been a long time since anyone dared to provoke him.

Was this person trying to challenge him?

Qiao Xi glanced at him and reminded, "Don’t bother with such people. The road is busy, and there’s no need to engage with him."

"Fine, I’ll listen to you."

His voice carried a hint of regret.

Qiao Xi: "???"

Wasn’t she considering their safety?

Could he act a bit more normal?

Unable to teach him a lesson, Shen Dang didn’t plan to let this person continue tailing them.

Seeing the traffic light ahead, Shen Dang increased his speed, leaving the car behind them in the dust.

Back in his teens, Shen Dang was also the wild and rebellious type.

He didn’t always follow the proper path that he, as the heir, was supposed to take.

Wild and youthful indiscretions.

There was a long period when he lived life on the edge.

When Shen Dang was into cars, Zhou Junqi didn’t even know where he was.

After Zhou Junqi realized he had lost the trail, he slammed the steering wheel in frustration!

He missed another opportunity!

Dammit, one day he would catch Qiao Xi in the act!

The two of them ate lunch outside.

Qiao Xi asked Shen Dang to drop her off at Sheng Birch Mansion.

"You’re not going to go up and then never come down, are you?"

As the car pulled up to Qiao Xi’s building, Shen Dang’s dark eyes fixed on her, lazy yet sharp.

Qiao Xi: "..."

Didn’t they say this man was dog-like? He even sensed it.

Indeed, she had thought about it.

But it was just a thought, she hadn’t done anything, so why should she feel guilty?

Besides, Yingyue Bay was her home.

Qiao Xi, arms crossed, chuckled lazily, "Speaking of which... Boss Shen, when are you planning to leave my house?"

"Hm?" Shen Dang raised his eyebrows, feeling like he had heard wrong.

"Isn’t Yingyue Bay my property? How long do you plan to stay?"

Shen Dang couldn’t help but laugh a few times, his shoulders shaking slightly, "I’ll stay until you join the film crew; our collaboration isn’t over yet."

She previously wanted to leave Yingyue Bay, and now she’s planning to drive him out.

Not bad.

A bit of a change.

Qiao Xi nodded and continued smiling, "In that case, it’s only fair that Boss Shen pays some rent."

Their current relationship didn’t warrant him living there for free anyway.

Shen Dang found her smile as intoxicating as a poisonous flower.

He chuckled, "Are you short of money?"

"Of course, I am. After all, I’m not raking in gold like Boss Shen."

Qiao Xi sarcastically mimicked his tone.

Shen Dang nodded in understanding, then pulled out his wallet, extracting a black bank card and handing it to Qiao Xi.

Qiao Xi looked down at the card in his hand, "What’s this?"

"A card."

Qiao Xi’s eyebrows knit together, "Do you think I can’t see that? I’m asking what this means."

"Rent. I’m giving you the rent, what else could it mean? What’s going on in that head of yours?"

Shen Dang was confused by her reaction.

Qiao Xi: "..."

Qiao Xi suddenly thought of the overbearing bosses in novels who would arrogantly hand over a bank card to the heroine, saying, "Take this. This card has no limit; spend as you please, and don’t come home until you’ve used it all up."

Now, seeing Shen Dang’s extravagant gesture, she got the taste of it.

True to form as Boss Shen, his generosity was boundless.

Qiao Xi took the bank card, holding it between two fingers and giving it a shake, "How much money is in here?"

Her eyebrows and eyes bore a cool smile, resembling frost flowers gently swaying in the wind.

It was beautiful, but chilly.

Unapproachable.

Shen Dang shrugged, "Who knows?"

Qiao Xi was speechless for a moment, "You don’t know your own card?"

"Uh, I have too many cards."

He spoke as if it was only natural.

"..."

Qiao Xi threw the bank card back to him and got out of the car without another word.

He might be the male lead in a novel, but unfortunately, she wasn’t the destined heroine.

At most, she was just a minor character like a third female lead, or the evil friend of the second female lead, or perhaps a disposable supporting female character.

The kind that could exit the script at any moment.

And Boss Shen actually gave her his card?