After A Secret Marriage Agreement With A Rival Omega - Chapter 56

Chapter 56

◎ This is how unreasonable I am when I like someone, Jian Jixing. ◎

After the photos were taken, the event organizers immediately sent the pictures to everyone. The moment the word “cut” was called, Jian Jixing felt the warmth and pleasant scent next to her disappear in a flash.

Sheng Ruxi pulled away so quickly that it made her feel especially reluctant to let go.

Jian Jixing couldn’t help but look over.

She only saw Sheng Ruxi’s profile, her long eyelashes fluttering. The peach blossoms in the background were blurred by the light, falling on her delicate and fair face, tingeing it with a faint flush.

Soon, Jian Jixing also adjusted her mood, picked up the microphone again, and bid farewell to everyone.

The fans were naturally reluctant to see them go.

Some even shouted directly: “Director Jian, can you continue to stand with Ruxi!!! I just want to take pictures of you two.”

Even the other media outlets on site noticed.

Compared to Zou Xinjie standing next to Sheng Ruxi, the fans’ reactions to Jian Jixing and Sheng Ruxi were much more intense.

Although the CP fans of Zou Xinjie and Sheng Ruxi were indeed numerous before, and with this new collaboration, everyone was having a great time shipping them.

It had even fueled a large number of gossip entertainment accounts. As long as they dug up details about Zou Xinjie and Sheng Ruxi having couple items or a potential relationship, they could gain followers effortlessly.

But this time, with Jian Jixing standing next to Sheng Ruxi, they realized that tension was a mysterious thing.

Just Jian Jixing lightly putting her arm around Sheng Ruxi’s shoulder for a photo instantly made Sheng Ruxi and Zou Xinjie look like mere colleagues.

It clearly showed that before, Zou Xinjie and Sheng Ruxi were just colleagues cooperating for promotion, and Sheng Ruxi herself had no romantic intentions.

But when she was next to Jian Jixing… even when Sheng Ruxi argued with her, the atmosphere between them was still sticky and ambiguous.

Because the photo was finished, Sheng Ruxi and Jian Jixing were separated again, but the fans’ cheers were exceptionally loud.

They said they wouldn’t leave until they took the picture.

The host laughed and asked: “I wonder if our Director Jian and Ruxi would be willing to take a couple photos to fulfill the fans’ wishes?”

Gu Shengci: “Oh my, you guys are good at picking people. Why do you have to choose our Director Jian and Ruxi?”

Someone below screamed: “When rivals become a couple, that’s the sweetest!”

Jian Jixing smiled wryly at the crowd below, waved her hand, and said softly: “I don’t have a problem with it. This depends on our great actress Sheng.”

Who’s afraid of who? As if she was the unreasonable one, Sheng Ruxi’s competitive spirit flared up, and she voluntarily walked to Jian Jixing’s side.

She reached out and hooked Jian Jixing’s arm, pulling Jian Jixing toward her.

“If you’re okay with it, why wouldn’t I be?” A smile of not wanting to be outdone appeared on Sheng Ruxi’s face. “Take the picture.”

Jian Jixing could feel Sheng Ruxi’s hand in her arm using a little force, but for her, it was just a little game.

After they finished taking the photo, the fans were finally satisfied.

The fan meet, which was supposed to end at around ten in the morning, was dragged on until eleven-thirty due to the high popularity of the main cast members.

Even after they left, Jian Jixing could still hear the noisy commotion inside.

Although she and Sheng Ruxi were in a stable period of pheromones and wouldn’t be affected, Jian Jixing was still a little worried. She slowed down, waiting for Sheng Ruxi to catch up.

Although Zou Xinjie also followed, Gu Shengci and Cen Jing were observant. They quickly found an opportunity to take Zou Xinjie away.

Only when Sheng Ruxi caught up did Jian Jixing continue walking.

Sheng Ruxi said: “You’re already waiting for me here. Why don’t we hold hands?”

Jian Jixing actually lowered her head and glanced at Sheng Ruxi’s wrist: “Then I’m afraid we won’t be able to leave today.”

With so many people still watching them from outside, Sheng Ruxi was really bold.

Sheng Ruxi didn’t think that much.

She and Jian Jixing slept in the same room in the village. The staff all knew that her and Jian Jixing’s relationship was ambiguous.

Since everyone here today was familiar, what was there to be afraid of?

Jian Jixing saw Sheng Ruxi staring at her and still extended her arm: “Hold on.”

They were about to go down the stairs, and Sheng Ruxi was wearing high heels. Jian Jixing wouldn’t be so unobservant.

Sheng Ruxi put her hand on Jian Jixing’s arm. As she went down the stairs, she looked at Jian Jixing’s earlobe and blew on it lightly.

A numbing sensation came with the light scent, and Jian Jixing’s scalp tingled from the stimulation.

If they weren’t in this kind of setting, she would think Sheng Ruxi was deliberately seducing her.

“Does it still hurt? I’ll rub it for you.”

Rub it? What would happen if she rubbed it? Jian Jixing didn’t want her ears to bleed in front of everyone. She turned her head to avoid it and then heard Sheng Ruxi’s low chuckle again.

“What are you doing?”

“We had an agreement,” Sheng Ruxi whispered in her ear. “You’re good to me, so I’ll be good to you.”

Was this right?

If her “goodness” was all like this, Jian Jixing wouldn’t be able to handle it.

“Stop it.” Jian Jixing held Sheng Ruxi’s hand. She didn’t show it on her face and led her off the stage.

She was afraid Sheng Ruxi would do something else and walked a little fast, quickly putting a distance between herself and the others.

Jian Jixing had already seen Sheng Ruxi’s schedule and knew that she was free in the afternoon, so she was ready to take her to her car and return to the hotel together.

She was walking a little too fast, and Jian Jixing heard Sheng Ruxi “hiss” a little. Although the sound was very faint, she still heard it and stopped.

Jian Jixing looked down and saw Sheng Ruxi’s high heels. They were rhinestone style with thin heels. Fortunately, the lights in the underground parking lot made them sparkle.

Sheng Ruxi liked these sparkling and beautiful instruments of torture. Even though her skin was delicate and they would easily break after wearing them for a long time, she still liked them.

Jian Jixing sighed: “Take them off.”

Sheng Ruxi didn’t say no, but she asked back: “Take them off and walk barefoot? The ground is dirty.”

“I’ll carry you on my back.”

The car was not far away, but Sheng Ruxi said: “That won’t be necessary. Did you forget that the doctor told you not to use your hand for strenuous activities this month?”

Jian Jixing fell silent. Sheng Ruxi, on the other hand, gently pressed the tip of her high heel against the top of Jian Jixing’s shoe, slowly drawing out a delicate trailing sound: “Does it break your heart?”

For some reason, whenever Sheng Ruxi spoke in a soft tone, it was like a feather caressing your ear, always making you feel a subtle sense of restlessness.

Jian Jixing’s voice became low: “Wait here. I’ll drive the car over.”

Sheng Ruxi nodded in agreement. Only then did Jian Jixing quickly go to open the car.

To her surprise, she hadn’t even touched the car handle when she heard the rustling of footsteps.

She turned her head vigilantly. It was the emergency exit. It seemed that someone had run down from there.

After the fan meet, Cen Jing and the others left directly from the main entrance. The fans knew this, so they basically went to the main entrance too. Jian Jixing was worried that it might be paparazzi. She frowned and prepared to go back and pick up Sheng Ruxi first.

The moment the door was opened, she saw two familiar, excited faces—two young girls.

When they saw Jian Jixing, their excitement was palpable: “Di-di-di-director Jian?! Ah, you… you’re really here! Can you, can you give us an autograph?!”

From their voices, Jian Jixing remembered them. They were the two fans who were cornered by that annoying reporter at the fan meet.

She put a smile back on her face. Before she could speak, she saw the two girls hand her a photo, which was the couple photo of her and Sheng Ruxi from just now. She didn’t know how they managed to print it out so quickly.

They were very excited. As Jian Jixing signed for them, they kept walking back and forth in small steps. Their attention was all on Jian Jixing’s pen, so they didn’t know that Sheng Ruxi was there, not far behind Jian Jixing.

When Jian Jixing finished signing, the two girls couldn’t hide their excitement. They almost kissed the photo. After a few “oohs” and “aahs,” they finally asked: “Director Jian, I’m a fan of both of you, really, really!!”

“You two are so perfect together. Is there really no possibility in the future?”

Good question.

Jian Jixing knew Sheng Ruxi must have heard it.

Thankfully, this was a question that could be answered vaguely. Jian Jixing smiled faintly: “That’s up to her.”

Whether it was about a relationship or a career, this answer could serve as an answer for both.

Jian Jixing watched the two fans leave before driving to pick up Sheng Ruxi.

After sitting in the passenger seat, Sheng Ruxi was particularly rude: “It’s not comfortable to sit. The seatbelt is also tight.”

“Take off your shoes first,” Jian Jixing reminded her first. After a pause, she continued: “You’re the first person to sit in the passenger seat of this car. I don’t usually have so much on my mind.”

Despite saying that, she still secretly made a note of Sheng Ruxi’s requests.

Maybe she should keep two pairs of comfortable flats in the car for Sheng Ruxi. Jian Jixing glanced at the passenger seat again.

As she was driving, Jian Jixing suddenly heard Sheng Ruxi say: “You have the nerve to say that. You said it depends on me.”

Oh?

Jian Jixing immediately knew what Sheng Ruxi was talking about.

She knew Sheng Ruxi couldn’t hold it in for long.

“What else?”

“What else? You’ve probably forgotten that I was the one who said I liked you first.” Sheng Ruxi scoffed. If she weren’t afraid of affecting Jian Jixing’s driving, she would force Jian Jixing to look into her eyes and ask this question.

“So how do you have the nerve to say it depends on me?”

Jian Jixing: “Is it possible that I was talking about making a movie?”

Sheng Ruxi “humphed” in surprise and taunted her: “Isn’t that even stranger? You’ve actually thought about making a movie with me?”

The bickering at the awards ceremony was still fresh in her mind. But in just a few months, something had quietly changed.

Jian Jixing silently held the steering wheel and drove for a while. Only when the car stopped at a long red light did she answer: “It’s not impossible. A while ago, in a creative meeting, we talked about a few suitable candidates, and you were one of them.”

A few suitable candidates?

So she was just one of many.

Sheng Ruxi’s eyes turned slightly cold. She didn’t like being compared with a few people. If she wanted something, she wanted it to be unique. If that was the case, it would be better not to take the job.

“I think it’s unnecessary. This is a two-way selection. I don’t work with directors who don’t have a strong desire to cast me.” Sheng Ruxi lowered the air conditioner vent, brushed her hair, and said in a calm voice: “I heard that Director Jian’s scripts are tailor-made for the actors. This time, you have multiple choices. Director Jian, you’re a person who loves everyone.”

Jian Jixing heard Sheng Ruxi’s sarcastic remarks. Why was she cursing her with double meanings? This was just a creative meeting, not a script writing meeting.

She chose to ignore Sheng Ruxi’s deliberate use of the word “loves everyone” and only answered: “Two-way selection?”

“Yes, doesn’t Director Jian understand? Two-way selection, whether it’s for a person or a job.” There was an indescribable meaning in Sheng Ruxi’s words. “I like people who will choose me firmly and unwavering.”

Jian Jixing chose to remain silent again, but this was only because she was thinking. When the car turned into the hotel’s parking garage, the flickering light and shadows passed over Jian Jixing’s face. The car stopped, and Jian Jixing finally asked: “Then why do you like me?”

Sheng Ruxi turned her head to look at her impatiently and answered angrily: “How should I know?! Is it any of your business?!”

“Why are you so angry?” Jian Jixing also turned to look at her. Her gaze slowly fell, with a hint of warmth, as if she had seen through something.

Sheng Ruxi hadn’t unbuckled her seatbelt. She was so provoked that she wanted to go over and pinch Jian Jixing’s ear, but after leaning over, she hadn’t even touched Jian Jixing when she was stopped by the seatbelt.

She had complained about the seatbelt being tight when she got in the car, and now it was really tight. Jian Jixing could even see a faint red mark on Sheng Ruxi’s shoulder.

Subconsciously, without thinking too much, Jian Jixing leaned in to help Sheng Ruxi unbuckle her seatbelt, not knowing that she had just voluntarily delivered herself into Sheng Ruxi’s hands.

With the sound of the seatbelt unbuckling, Jian Jixing’s earlobe was pinched.

But it wasn’t a hard pinch. After Jian Jixing’s momentary daze, Sheng Ruxi turned and placed her hands on Jian Jixing’s cheeks, her eyes bright.

She said: “This is how unreasonable I am when I like someone, Jian Jixing.”

Jian Jixing just stared at her. She didn’t say anything for a long time. There was only the sound of their breathing. Time passed second by second.

Before, Jian Jixing wouldn’t have been able to understand this.

But after today, Jian Jixing realized that what Sheng Ruxi said was all correct—just like she suddenly realized that Sheng Ruxi had unknowingly entered her heart, this was an unreasonable thing.

If liking someone could be orderly, then where would the heart fluttering come from? Jian Jixing felt as if she was slowly falling into Sheng Ruxi’s grasp… She suddenly leaned back, pulling herself away from Sheng Ruxi.

Sheng Ruxi, however, was in a contest with Jian Jixing. In that instant, she clearly saw the infatuation in Jian Jixing’s eyes.

But this person was just like this, always letting reason take the high ground, which made people feel annoyed.

She leaned in toward Jian Jixing again, reached out, and hooked Jian Jixing’s neck. Just as their noses were about to touch, she stopped.

Tilting her head slightly, Sheng Ruxi’s upper lip shifted a little. Her gaze moved from Jian Jixing’s eyes to her lips.

“What, you’re scared?”

Jian Jixing’s breathing hitched. Although Sheng Ruxi’s strength wasn’t great, this time, she couldn’t break free.

After a pause, her voice lowered: “…What do you want?”

“I’m your teacher. Can’t you see?” Sheng Ruxi’s voice also softened. Her breath came out slowly as she spoke: “Let me teach you what it means to be unreasonable.”