Just as Qiu Hong left, Jin Mingxi walked out carrying a laptop bag.
"My material is organized now, I need to quickly head to the department for my shift, otherwise my mentor will scold me soon." After Jin Mingxi finished speaking, he waved at Su Qianqian. "I'm on night shift today, Miss Su, sorry, I have to leave!"
"Go ahead, you're busy! I will stay until around nine before going back."
Su Qianqian found her conversation with Jin Mingxi especially amusing.
She seemed to know that Jin Mingxi purposefully gave Zhou Can and her some private space.
That's why she clearly told Jin Mingxi when she would leave.
Watching Jin Mingxi leave, Su Qianqian smiled and said, "Your roommate is quite considerate. Every time I come here, he's either working overtime or on a night shift."
Zhou Can smiled, "Old Jin is really good to his friends, very righteous and generous, indeed a person worth deep friendship."
Having known Jin Mingxi for over a year, Zhou Can had a very high opinion of him.
He's one of the few friends.
"By the way, I almost forgot about something important. The company recently got me an opportunity to play a third female lead in a TV drama, should I take it?" Her eyes clearly showed her desire.
For any artist in the entertainment industry, getting to act in movies or TV dramas is a great opportunity.
With Li Lao watching out for her, it probably wouldn't be a poor quality film.
For example, some films and dramas that sell on vulgar, flirtatious, or destructive spoofing can be considered poor quality.
Many actresses in early Hong Kong movies became famous just by taking off their clothes.
"Why would you ask me that? You're not my puppet."
Zhou Can took her into the room.
Once the door was closed, it became a world just for the two of them.
"I'm just worried you would be upset! Some people don't understand acting; they think actors have messy relationships, especially with all the kissing, emotional scenes, and bed scenes making women actors appear unclean."
It was evident she valued her relationship with Zhou Can greatly.
Through their journey together, it can be said without Zhou Can's help, she wouldn't be where she is today.
Li Lao might be a talent-spotter, but Zhou Can was her support.
"I understand emotional scenes; it's just reciting scripts. If you could so easily fall into another man's arms, it means our love wasn't deep, letting go would be the best. I would bless you, and we would part on good terms. As for the kiss and bed scenes, if you actually have to do them, my stance is the same, part on good terms and that's it."
Zhou Can said very calmly.
He has always valued relationships and is very rational.
Being together for over a year with Su Qianqian and reaching today's situation wasn't easy.
Forced ties are not sweet.
Everyone is an adult; it's purely up to her to decide.
Not to mention they're not married yet, Zhou Can is a decisive man.
When it's time to cut ties, he wouldn't hesitate; he would be as firm as steel.
After hearing this, Su Qianqian's face turned pale.
Having been with Zhou Can for so long, she knew his personality well. When he speaks this calmly and rationally, he always does as he says.
Zhou Can essentially set a boundary for her.
If crossed, she would bear the consequences.
That's probably what he meant.
"If there are no emotional, kiss, or bed scenes, would you accept it? The director, captivated by my innocence and beauty, wants me to play the third female lead as a goddess."
She asked Zhou Can's opinion again.
Zhou Can thought of The Bodhisattva Guanyin from Journey to the West he watched as a child. Every appearance was sacred and solemn, without any cheap men and women's antics.
If she only played such roles, Zhou Can would definitely support her.
"You've agreed, huh! Then I'll reply to the company tomorrow!"
Seeing Zhou Can agree, she immediately showed a happy smile.
"Okay, I've agreed. As long as it doesn't involve emotional, kiss, or bed scenes, I'm basically fine with it. You know best how to judge. I can't watch my woman flirting or even embracing and kissing other men, I'm not that generous."
Zhou Can also set his bottom line for the first time.
Since they met, she has always been self-respecting and chaste.
So, Zhou Can was very assured of her.
Now that she wants to advance her career by entering the chaotic film industry, it's necessary to make things clear.
"What 'kissing and embracing?' You make it sound so awful. Wasn't it you, the big bad guy who took my first kiss? In this life, unless you don't want me anymore, I will always belong only to you. My heart can't fit a second man."
"Human nature is the most unreliable thing. Everyone has the right to pursue their dreams. If you insist on a promise from me, then it is: if no one disappoints me, I won't disappoint them."
Zhou Can set a bottom line for her.
Since they began dating, they had small quarrels but never major conflicts.
Both trusted and deeply loved each other.
No matter whether it's Zhou Can or Su Qianqian, both are silently protecting their love.
"Thank you, thank you for giving me a comforting promise."
She embraced Zhou Can deeply.
After a long while, they separated. Zhou Can sat on the bed reading, while she leaned on his shoulder, wearing headphones, studying higher levels of music knowledge including vocal techniques.
This warm and romantic scene is one of their most beautiful memories.