"Sure." Qiao Xi nodded, "The climate in the Northwest Region is quite dry; I need to take good care of my skin when I get back."
Having spent two months in the Northwest, Qiao Xi’s skin wasn’t as good as it used to be.
Bei Bei chuckled, "Sister Xi is naturally beautiful; you don’t even need to take care of your skin to look like a fairy, unlike me~"
Qiao Xi patted her shoulder and said with a laugh, "If you’re not born with it, then make it up with aftercare."
Bei Bei stopped in her tracks.
Was Sister Xi teasing her?
All of a sudden, Bei Bei yelped, then hurriedly pulled her suitcase along to catch up with Qiao Xi.
Qiao Xi and Bei Bei walked towards the airport exit.
As soon as they stepped out of the terminal building, a sticky heat wave hit them.
In the distance, beautiful rays of light spread across the sky, dyeing the heavens in splendid colors, breathtakingly beautiful.
Assistant Gao was the first to spot Qiao Xi.
He walked up quickly with a smile on his face.
Qiao Xi smiled back at him, "Assistant Gao."
Bei Bei’s gaze fixed on Assistant Gao’s face.
Ah, it’s this assistant. I haven’t seen him for so long; he’s still so handsome.
"President Shen is waiting for you. Please, Boss lady, get in the car first."
Assistant Gao took hold of the suitcase from Qiao Xi and also pulled the suitcase from Bei Bei’s hands.
Startled, Bei Bei reached out to take her suitcase back, "Ah, no need, I can do it myself."
Assistant Gao headed straight for the back of the car.
Bei Bei ’wooed’ inwardly and turned back to look at Qiao Xi, "...Sister Xi."
Qiao Xi laughed, "Get in the car."
Bei Bei could only open the car door for Qiao Xi.
Seeing a pair of long legs inside the car, Bei Bei quickly diverted her gaze, and after Qiao Xi got into the car, she sat in the passenger seat herself.
After getting into the car, Assistant Gao drove away from the airport.
"Raise the partition."
Hearing the instruction from his boss, Assistant Gao didn’t want to be a man who understood immediately but inevitably understood instantly.
He deftly raised the partition between the front and back seats.
Ah, so now it was just her and Assistant Gao?
Bei Bei turned to steal a glance at Assistant Gao, not daring to look longer and lowered her head after just a second.
The space in the back seat was very large, and perhaps due to the man’s presence, she still felt somewhat cramped.
Qiao Xi, in silence, glanced at Shen Dang, "What are you doing?"
Why raise the partition all of a sudden?
Shen Dang’s eyes twinkled with a meaningful smile, "Miss me?"
Is that all you have to ask when we meet?
Before Qiao Xi could speak, Shen Dang had taken her hand, intertwining their fingers and placing them together on his leg.
Shen Dang casually pinched her fingers, "How long are you staying in Hai City this time?"
Qiao Xi smiled faintly, "I’m not sure. I have to go back after I finish my work."
Because she had taken leave, her filming had to be postponed.
Director Qian also expressed understanding.
Shen Dang clicked his tongue softly, his frown indicating his dissatisfaction.
"Then we won’t have much time together."
Getting a girlfriend and yet spending most of the time apart.
It didn’t feel like a real dating experience at all.
Boss Shen felt both heartache and helplessness.
Qiao Xi glanced at him, "Boss Shen manages countless affairs daily, and I’m busy shooting films. For us, work is more important for the time being."
Those who aspire to be a Movie Queen shouldn’t be bogged down by matters of the heart.
Shen Dang pursed his lips and gripped her hand tightly, "Can you rest well after finishing this film?"
"Let’s see after the shoot."
Qiao Xi wasn’t daring to make any promises to him now.
She took on two to three movies a year, which could be said to be very dedicated.
Qiao Xi wanted to strive hard while she was still young.
To give her best to the entertainment industry, to deliver good works to the audience.
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Qiao Xi wouldn’t be a salted fish.
Shen Dang tugged at her arm, pulling Qiao Xi directly into his embrace.
Uncontrolled, Qiao Xi fell onto Shen Dang.
Her hand accidentally pressed on his thigh.
Even though nothing inappropriate was done, Shen Dang let out a cryptic hiss, "You’re pressing on me."
Qiao Xi saw her hand on his firm thigh, "...stop joking."
What was the point of making such ambiguous remarks?
Qiao Xi struggled slightly, trying to break free from his embrace.
What was he trying to do?
There was someone sitting in front.
Even though the person in front couldn’t see, Qiao Xi couldn’t act as if nothing had happened.
Shen Dang did nothing more, just pulled Qiao Xi to him and held her on his lap.
Shen Dang bowed his head, his face buried in the nape of her neck, "It’s nothing, I just wanted to hold you, I’ve missed you."
His voice was low, clearly stating his inner thoughts, ringing in her ear.
Being enveloped by his bodily warmth, Qiao Xi felt a warm stream flowing through her heart.
The air conditioning in the car was cool, completely different from the warmth of his embrace.
Qiao Xi was unsure if Assistant Gao and Bei Bei in front could hear their voices, she remained silent, yet somewhat greedy for Shen Dang’s embrace.
The air flowed quietly .
Shen Dang’s hand fell on Qiao Xi’s head, slowly sliding down to the back of her head, then to her neck.
His fingers gently caressed the skin at her neck, the action indescribably gentle, as if endowed with magic.
They rarely enjoyed this moment of peace.
After two continuous months of work, Qiao Xi’s mental state was quite tense.
Perhaps it was Shen Dang’s embrace that gave her comfort, Qiao Xi gradually relaxed in his arms.
As she relaxed, she fell asleep without knowing when.
Shen Dang looked down and saw Qiao Xi with her eyes closed, sleeping soundly, her thick eyelashes like little brushes, contrasting sharply with her delicate skin.
Shen Dang extended a finger to touch her eyelashes; Qiao Xi’s head moved a bit, and when Shen Dang withdrew his hand, she became calm again.
Shen Dang slightly bowed his head, his lips gently touched her forehead.
The action was so careful as if afraid of waking her up.
The car became very quiet for a moment.
The car drove very smoothly, without any bumps.
This put Bei Bei sitting in the front in an even more awkward position.
Mainly, she was not familiar with this assistant at all.
Wanting to speak but not knowing what to say, she could only pull out her phone to divert that darned attention.
With no words exchanged, the car eventually arrived at Tan Garden.
By then, the sky had completely darkened.
"President Shen, we’ve reached Tan Garden."
Upon hearing the voice from the front, Shen Dang nonchalantly hummed a response, "You guys can get off first."
Bei Bei also hurriedly got out of the car when she heard this and gently closed the car door.
She didn’t know what to do now.
If only she knew, she would have taken her own car home earlier.
Bei Bei looked at Assistant Gao, her lips mumbling, "This assistant..."
She was usually straightforward, not afraid of even more formidable stars. Why did she become tongue-tied in front of Assistant Gao?