Shen Xingzhi was very interested in his proposal and immediately agreed.
It wasn't that he didn't believe, but rather that it would be impolite to refuse such an enthusiastic invitation.
......
Just as she fastened her seatbelt, a pair of well-defined hands appeared before her, holding two movie tickets between their thumb and index finger.
Shen Jianxi looked closely, the name on the ticket... seemed familiar.
Good heavens, wasn't this the new movie Shen Xingzhi had mentioned? It seemed she was destined to see it today.
She took the tickets with a hint of helplessness, her voice laced with surprise, "Oh! I've been wanting to see this, thank you~"
Ji Zhaoyun smiled, "I'm glad you like it. After the movie, let's go to your place for dinner."
"To my place?" Shen Jianxi blinked in surprise, "Why all of a sudden?"
Starting the car, Ji Zhaoyun paid attention to their surroundings while turning the steering wheel, "I've arranged to work on a project with Chairman Shen, and besides, now that things have progressed this far between us, I think it's time I had a talk with Chairman Shen."
A talk? About what? Shen Jianxi was confused and voiced her question.
Ji Zhaoyun's gaze remained on the road, his expression calm and composed, "I don't like to drag things out, so I want to discuss our engagement with Chairman Shen. You're still too young, we can get engaged first."
He made the decision unilaterally, causing Shen Jianxi to frown. A sense of revulsion welled up in her heart; she hated feeling like everything was being arranged for her. To make matters worse, 77 was still teasing her in her ear.
77: "A CEO who pays attention to traffic regulations!"
77: "A CEO who pays attention to traffic regulations and is about to get engaged!"
77's gloating voice only made Shen Jianxi more irritable. She hissed inwardly, "Shut up! If you don't shut up, I'll dismantle all your parts."
Her threat, however, did not faze 77 at all. Instead, it lazily said, "Fine, you're the one telling me to shut up, don't regret it! About that Shen Xingzhi... sigh, never mind, I'll shut up."
After that, 77 waited leisurely for her to speak first. But it waited and waited, until Shen Jianxi and Ji Zhaoyun were talking, until they were sitting in the cinema, Shen Jianxi still hadn't spoken again.
This made 77 a little anxious, as it only wanted to be a bit smug and didn't intend to truly prank its host.
Thinking this, 77 tentatively spoke again, "Don't you want to know what Shen Xingzhi is up to, Xi Xi?"
Popping a piece of popcorn fed to her by Ji Zhaoyun into her mouth, Shen Jianxi said expressionlessly, "No."
77: "Aren't you afraid of a situation you can't control?"
Shen Jianxi: "I'm not afraid. When the soldiers come, we'll block them; when the water comes, we'll cover it with earth."
77: "Really not afraid?"
Shen Jianxi: "Just shut up, you're disturbing my movie."
After a round of verbal sparring, 77 finally conceded defeat, "I'll tell you then."
A flicker of amusement crossed Shen Jianxi's eyes. She had long guessed 77's intentions. She shifted her posture and said lazily, "Alright, if you want to say it, go ahead. You have one minute."
At this, 77 knew it had been tricked again. Angrily and gritting its teeth, it said, "Luo Yuqi invited Shen Xingzhi to your place as a guest, and Shen Xingzhi agreed. If nothing unexpected happens, the four of you will be eating at the same table for lunch."
As it spoke, 77 seemed to picture the scene in its mind, and the slight annoyance it felt was replaced by schadenfreude.
"Oh." Shen Jianxi's tone was very indifferent.
This outcome was not entirely unexpected.
When she was talking to Shen Xingzhi that morning, Luo Yuqi had been eavesdropping with all his might. Knowing his nature of relishing chaos, she wouldn't believe he wouldn't stir up trouble.
Shen Jianxi's indifferent attitude made 77 think she was angry, and it couldn't help but feel guilty. Its voice became cautious, "Maybe... I can help you get him away?"
"No need." The hand on the armrest was subtly taken, and Shen Jianxi didn't pull it away. "The mission was successful, wasn't it? Then we can break up."
"Let's do it today, today is a good day to break up."
......
Returning with Luo Yuqi, Shen Xingzhi was somewhat astonished by her girlfriend's wealth. But then again, it wasn't entirely unexpected. Children from poor families could enter the entertainment industry, but they couldn't disguise themselves as men to do so.
This required not only financial means but also status; without both, it was impossible.
Shen's mother was very enthusiastic towards the young film emperor she admired. If Shen's father were not at the company at the moment, Luo Yuqi suspected this level of warmth might cause another middle-aged man's jealousy to explode.
Shen's mother pulled her in and sat her down on the sofa, "We've troubled Actor Shen so much for taking care of our two children. I didn't expect you to be friends with Yuqi too. Stay for lunch today, Auntie will have the kitchen make something delicious for you."
"You flatter me, it's my duty." Shen Xingzhi hadn't seen the person she was thinking about since entering. The unease returned, and she couldn't help but ask, "Hasn't Shen... Xi Xi returned yet?"
Her intimate address stunned Shen's mother. So, something was going on!
"No, did you make plans? This child, I'll give her a call, please wait a moment." She was about to dial.
Seeing this, Shen Xingzhi quickly stopped her, "No need, Auntie, no need to trouble you."
Calling her "Auntie" confirmed some of Shen's mother's suspicions. She put down her phone, looking a bit conflicted, "You and Xi Xi, you, um... Auntie means..."
"Auntie." Shen Xingzhi addressed her formally, adjusted her clothes, and sat up straight, "Xi Xi and I are dating."
After saying this, Shen Xingzhi silently apologized to Shen Jianxi in her heart. She was too uneasy; this unease made her eager to bring their relationship into the open.
Her words not only shocked Shen's mother but also Luo Yuqi, who was sitting nearby, watching the scene unfold.
Luo Yuqi subconsciously straightened up, leaning forward slightly.
"Ah?!" Although she had some suspicions, hearing it with her own ears still made Shen's mother exclaim in shock. After the shock, a wave of pride washed over her.
She was indeed her daughter; she could even captivate a film emperor. Not bad, not bad at all.
Her mindset shifted from meeting a favorite celebrity to her favorite celebrity becoming her son-in-law. Shen's mother's gaze softened, and her smile became even brighter. Su Dan Novel Network
"Little Shen, please wait a moment, I'm calling Xi Xi back right now. This girl, not telling her family she's dating!"
This time, Shen Xingzhi didn't stop her and let Shen's mother dial the number.