Reborn! Caught Up by the Critically Obsessed Actress - Chapter 60

“You’re up?”

Xie Jingcheng’s voice held a playful tone. Seeing that the person was already showered, dressed, and wearing a long skirt, she simply carried the tray downstairs and sat down at the nearby dining table.

“I had the chef prepare this for you.”

Aside from having a naturally lean physique, most people must exercise restraint to maintain a perfect figure.

Song Qingxing was no exception.

Since it’s difficult for thin people to have a prominent bust, she basically ate when she needed to and kept thin when she needed to, which allowed her to maintain her current figure.

“You put thought into this.”

Xie Jingcheng knew her well and didn’t prepare a so-called ‘loving feast,’ otherwise, Song Qingxing would have had to eat it at the risk of gaining weight.

“I wouldn’t say that. Performers always have to restrict their weight for acting, but even if you ‘traffic’ stars don’t pay too much attention to these things, you should still maintain your figure for your fans, right?”

Why did Xie Jingcheng’s words sound a little strange?

Song Qingxing didn’t refute it, because her career transition wasn’t successful; for the time being, she could only be considered a ‘traffic’ star. She still had a long way to go to become a recognized actress, and the person in front of her was an excellent mentor and friend.

“You’re right.”

“But I think my current figure should align with the character’s body type in the script.”

“Since the female lead is a thin, young girl, I should also control my appetite.”

Song Qingxing used a fork to spear a cherry tomato, putting it in her mouth to chew. Surprisingly, the tomato tasted better than the ones available in the market—sweet and sour.

It gave her a feeling of childhood.

After finishing her meal, Song Qingxing planned to stand up. Xie Jingcheng only asked her to stay in the mansion; she didn’t genuinely expect her to live like a caged canary.

She was still free to move around.

“Wait.”

However, Xie Jingcheng suddenly called out to Song Qingxing. Song Qingxing blinked, her face full of innocent confusion, but she still cautiously spoke.

“What is it?”

“You have something on your mouth.”

Xie Jingcheng said, then pulled out two pieces of tissue paper and carefully wiped away the crimson tomato juice clinging to Song Qingxing’s lips.

Her expression was serious, as if she were wiping a cherished treasure.

Song Qingxing couldn’t help but sigh internally, Is this what they call ‘deep affection, even for a dog’?

But she had to admit, being stared at by those eyes made it genuinely hard to escape; the feeling of being deeply loved was indeed exhilarating.

“There.”

Xie Jingcheng tossed the tissue into the trash bin and then stood up.

“I’ll take you on a tour of the Xie family estate.”

“Grandma lives in the old house. We all come back during holidays, but my parents and several uncles are usually very busy with work and generally don’t stay in the old house.”

The implication was that the ball was over, and they shouldn’t run into those messy Xie family members anymore.

After all, the family was vast. While the main lineage still upheld good family values, the other side branches had begun to degenerate.

However, Xie Jingcheng couldn’t be bothered to manage it, unless someone challenged her directly, like Xie Anyuan, who purely brought punishment upon himself.

“Okay.”

Song Qingxing nodded.

The two walked side by side. The Xie family’s lawn was neatly trimmed, a stretch of lush green, a rare sight.

Song Qingxing strolled through it, feeling refreshed and relaxed. Of course, it would have been better if she had stayed here voluntarily.

But unfortunately, there are no ‘ifs’ in this world. She knew from the start that Xie Jingcheng was a dangerous viper—no, she was also a fierce tiger. As the saying goes, accompanying a ruler is like accompanying a tiger. High profit and high reward always come with high risk.

The two walked past the green lawn and arrived at a grove of deodar cedar trees. Compared to pine trees, the branches and leaves of the cedar were denser.

So, unless you looked closely, you basically wouldn’t notice the two people standing in the cedar grove.

Look, this place closely resembled the little woods on a school campus—it was practically a sanctuary for intimacy.

Song Qingxing’s earlobes turned slightly red. Her mind was already replaying the novels she had read and the TV dramas she had acted in. She felt like something was about to happen, and sure enough, the person walking suddenly stopped.

“The few days I’m having you stay at the Xie family’s estate, will you hate me? Tell me honestly, Qingxing.”

Xie Jingcheng’s gaze was sincere, making her feel as if she was saying, I don’t want to hear lies; I only want to hear the truth.

“A little.”

“Your restriction on me makes me feel unfree.”

Song Qingxing spoke the truth.

But she also deeply understood the principle of giving a treat after a slap. So, she cautiously stepped closer, stood on her tiptoes, and kissed the other person’s cheek.

She hadn’t expected to become the one who took the initiative in the little woods—she was truly desperate. But with such a demanding patron, how could she keep her if she didn’t use some provocative methods?

Having lived her life over, Song Qingxing had become a sharp individual, knowing how to please her partner.

Xie Jingcheng’s pupils widened. She seemed a little stunned, not expecting the little rabbit to actively kiss her. She stumbled backward, her back pressing against the rough trunk of the cedar tree.

“You don’t hate me, so why did you kiss me?”

Even though her heart was pounding out of her chest, the Film Empress was indeed a Film Empress; her camouflage skills were fully maxed out, and she could still calmly ask the question.

However, if you reached out and felt her pulse, you would know just how flustered she was.

“I’m just afraid you would think that way. I hate you restricting me, but I didn’t say I hate you as a person.”

Song Qingxing flirtatiously twirled the ends of her hair.

When she didn’t wear heavy makeup, her looks were naturally pure, and her words sounded genuine, pure, and harmless.

“Qingxing, your acting has flaws.”

Xie Jingcheng reached out and tapped the tip of the other person’s nose, but she was still very pleased with the remark.

“But I like it.”

Xie Jingcheng brushed off the fallen cedar leaves on her body and continued walking forward. After a few steps, she noticed the little rabbit hadn’t kept up, so she extended her hand for the other person to hold. The moment their palms met, her heart was immensely satisfied.

The corners of her mouth couldn’t help but turn up high.

At this moment, Xie Jingcheng felt that things were quite good this way.

So, the feeling of keeping someone tied to your side was this wonderful? No wonder the CEOs in novels always liked to use a luxury mansion to keep people locked up; this was simply a lucrative business.

Xie Jingcheng wasn’t short on houses, but she couldn’t bear to confine the person so severely.

She wasn’t like those men who would force the other party to have children, nor was she someone who could accept a substitute. If she liked a person, she only liked that one person and wouldn’t want to pursue anyone else.

But suppressing one’s true nature was a painful thing, so she would restrict the little rabbit for a few more days, letting her only accompany her and only think of her, and then send her to the film crew.

This was the surest plan.

Many people possess ambition and desire, but those who can restrain them are few and far between.

Xie Jingcheng was indeed a ruthless person.

If Song Qingxing knew what the other person was thinking, she would definitely utter a word of praise because she couldn’t do it herself.

The Xie estate was vast. Although the scenery was nice, walking around for a full circle left one’s legs and feet aching, unable to walk any further.