Reborn! Caught Up by the Critically Obsessed Actress - Chapter 42

“I heard someone say… you were busy just now, so busy you haven’t had time to eat until now. This is just in time.”

Xie Jingcheng had prepared this specially. She noticed that Song Qingxing hadn’t had a very good appetite these past few days, likely because the hot weather suppressed her desire to eat.

So, she specifically ordered gourmet food from another restaurant.

Moreover, she had changed the hotel to a more expensive one so that the stay would be more comfortable.

The hotel Xie Jingcheng switched to was owned by her own family. Even if something truly happened at the hotel, since it was Xie’s property, there would be enough time to delete any video evidence.

“You went out for so long just to bring me food?”

Song Qingxing was touched.

In her previous life, she mostly cooked for herself at home to save money. However, not everyone possesses excellent culinary skills.

Song Qingxing, for instance, had a talent for ‘exploding’ the kitchen. She could turn a pan-fried chicken into a charred mess, and she could cook congee that was half-raw or mushy. The water ratio was always wrong, resulting in the congee either overflowing or being improperly cooked.

“Not entirely, of course.”

Although she knew saying so would make the person in front of her incredibly grateful, Xie Jingcheng still chose not to lie and told the truth.

“The bed quality at yesterday’s hotel wasn’t great… it kept squeaking, and I was worried it might fall apart, so I went and changed to another one.”

When Xie Jingcheng said this, she knew she should be modest, so she lowered her head, practically pressing her entire body against Song Qingxing’s arm.

This posture was exceedingly intimate.

Especially since her lips were right next to Song Qingxing’s earlobe, the breath she exhaled while speaking went straight down the neck and into the collar, causing goosebumps to rise layer after layer.

At the same time, a ticklish sensation spread through her heart.

Oh my god, how can this person be so flirtatious?

Song Qingxing felt a bit uneasy, but she didn’t dare to offend the sugar mommy, so she could only take a few steps forward with her. Only then did Xie Jingcheng pull away.

“Let’s eat right here on the set.”

“If we eat in the car, the smell will linger.”

Sometimes, to save time, celebrities eat, drink, and sleep in their cars. However, Xie Jingcheng, a germophobe, certainly could not tolerate such a thing.

“Mm.”

Song Qingxing walked over and took a seat.

Seeing this, the director followed the scent and came over. He truly wanted to connect with Xie Jingcheng, as this would not only ensure continuous investment but also secure an actress for the leading role in his next drama.

Xie Jingcheng was the kind of actress with excellent acting skills. Although her family possessed mountains of gold and silver, none of her awards were bought.

Her background guaranteed her the chance for absolutely fair competition.

The director rubbed his hands together like a fly, and it was as if two pairs of invisible wings sprouted from his back, fluttering around the two women.

How could Xie Jingcheng fail to guess the director’s intentions?

But truthfully, she had no plans to take on a role right now. After all, she already had her hands full with her existing director friends, and getting involved with a new director would be somewhat troublesome.

Xie Jingcheng had always been a highly sought-after commodity among directors.

The reason was her A-list status, sufficient traffic, resources, and her willingness to follow the director’s commands, unlike some big-name actors who blindly modify the script or forcibly insert their own ideas into the story.

They often mistakenly believe they understand the script better than the screenwriters and the original authors.

“Director, do you want to eat too?”

Song Qingxing had already unwrapped her chopsticks. The packaging was very elegant, and the edges of the chopsticks were carved with a branch of plum blossoms—exquisite and appearing to be hand-carved, not machine-made.

“If you want to eat, we can share. It’s not like I’m…”

Song Qingxing opened the insulated box after speaking, revealing an array of exquisite pastries inside.

The first things to catch her eye were several beautiful red shrimps. The insulated box was still radiating heat, indicating that Xie Jingcheng had rushed back as soon as she picked up the food.

These pastries were mostly delicate, and none of them were high-calorie foods. Some were made from pumpkin, others from cucumber.

They were only lightly seasoned with sauce.

It was a low-calorie, fat-reducing meal suitable for someone on a diet.

“I know you need to maintain your figure, so I prepared this specifically.”

Xie Jingcheng’s eyes narrowed, staring intently at the director with a look like that of a god of death.

“Does the director also need to lose weight like a female celebrity?”

This instantly rendered the director speechless. He stumbled back a few steps and lightly coughed.

“Of course, that’s not what I meant. What I wanted to say is, Jingcheng, since you’ve been visiting the set for a few days now, how about playing a cameo role?”

“Your family is also an investor in this series…”

The director ultimately failed to fully articulate his thoughts, but if he could trick her into joining the series, wouldn’t it be easier to approach her later?

Xie Jingcheng pondered for a moment. Thinking she didn’t have much else going on anyway, a cameo role was acceptable.

“Alright, just find any role for me to play. No need to add too many scenes.”

Some actors like to add scenes to the series to achieve fame, but they fail to realize that you shouldn’t add too many ingredients to a good pot of soup, or it loses its flavor.

Xie Jingcheng agreed perfunctorily.

The director then left, delighted.

Song Qingxing initially thought that the so-called low-fat meal wouldn’t taste particularly good, as few delicious foods are suitable for dieting.

But, contrary to expectations, they were delicious.

Although these small sweet treats didn’t have a strong flavor, they were light, smooth, and very tender upon tasting.

Song Qingxing actually finished all of it.

She rarely had such a hearty appetite, so she was quite shocked when she realized what she had done.

Xie Jingcheng pulled a handkerchief from her pocket and delicately used her index finger to wipe the corner of Song Qingxing’s mouth, her voice gentle and doting.

“I knew you would like it.”

“That is the most famous restaurant in the city.”

“Filming is so tiring, you really should eat more.”

The smudge at the corner of her mouth was wiped away. Xie Jingcheng tossed the tissue into a nearby trash can, and the two then slowly headed back.

Song Qingxing noticed the driver didn’t go to yesterday’s hotel and vaguely recalled that Xie Jingcheng had changed hotels. What came into view were soaring towers.

The agency would never book such a fine suite for her.

Of course, the old Song Qingxing would have been furious, hair standing on end, and would have immediately called the agency to demand an explanation.

But she didn’t yesterday.

Staying in a more expensive hotel meant she would have to pay for it herself, and she decided against it. She would have to stay there for several months, after all.

What better things could that money be saved for?

The previous hotel was already much better than the cramped rental apartment she used to live in.

“Come with me.”

Xie Jingcheng got out of the car and led her straight to the elevator. She had made arrangements in advance, so their path was completely unimpeded.

The elevator ascended smoothly. With a soft “ding,” the two arrived at the top floor.

Compared to the narrow hallways designed for more rooms in a typical hotel, this hotel’s corridor was spacious and grand, filled with greenery.

The light from the crystal chandelier was very ambient.

There seemed to be only one room on the top floor. Xie Jingcheng swiped the key card, and the room door opened. Pushing open the heavy wooden door, the sight that greeted them was the city’s night view.

There was also a bathtub not far away.

This design… was very romantic.