Seeing her like that, Xiao Yi found it amusing.
Without exposing her nervousness, he slowly asked, "You're going to help Du Xingbang with the selection show?"
Mentioning this, Xia Weiliang's shoulders drooped, "I gave little Du a terrible idea, telling him to be innovative and not to pick any more young idols..."
Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow, "It's not strange for you to have such an eccentric idea, what's strange is that he would actually listen to you."
"Exactly!!" Xia Weiliang felt very aggrieved, "You tell me, who with a normal mind would listen to me? Little Du, that day, must have been stimulated by something, because he actually argued with people at the company meeting! His argument didn't matter much, but it landed a huge black pot on me!"
She complained to Xiao Yi, her pretty face almost contorted, "Moreover, I'm loyal. Since I caused the trouble, I have to fix it, even if it means kneeling!"
Although Zhou Hou had reported the full story to him on the way, he still listened quietly.
Listening to her complain, listen to her grumble, listen to her comfort herself, listen to her convince herself again...
Finally, he lowered his eyes and chuckled, "I won't let you kneel."
"Ah? What?"
Xia Weiliang was too busy venting and hadn't heard him clearly.
Xiao Yi looked up at her, "No matter how small the budget, it's still a variety show produced under the banner of a large company. Ma Xiao's 'Creation' will also try to suppress you in the early stages of promotion. This head-to-head competition will actually be free publicity for you, so you don't have to worry about no one participating. So the focus should be on the guest judges, right?"
Xia Weiliang turned back, looking at him in shock, completely impressed, and nodded repeatedly.
"I've already invited Brother Cheng and Sister Hua, and they didn't even ask for appearance fees."
He asked, "Who else do you want to invite?"
She honestly replied, "Actually, I also want to invite Shang Rongrong, Sister Rong, but with my status, it should be difficult to invite her."
Xiao Yi said, "Her scenes will wrap up next week. I can ask for you."
"Really? That's great!"
Xia Weiliang's little face flushed with excitement, "Then there's one more person... I want to invite, want to invite..."
Her voice grew smaller and smaller.
Seeing her like that, Xiao Yi smiled and rubbed her head, "Okay, I know."
"You know?"
Xia Weiliang suddenly looked up at him, "You... know who I want to..."
Xiao Yi's voice was laced with a smile, "I'll set aside time for you."
Xia Weiliang became shy, "I really can't think of anyone else. I actually thought of Su Yuxi before. I was in such a hurry to see him tonight, and I was originally going to talk about this..."
"You dare to invite him, just try!"
"That's why!" Xia Weiliang said righteously, "Knowing about him... I absolutely cannot invite him, otherwise, wouldn't that be using him? No, no, absolutely not, my noble sentiments do not allow it!"
Xiao Yi listened, his eyes carrying a hint of profundity, "Why can I?"
"Because..." Xia Weiliang habitually wanted to retreat into her shell again.
Facing Xiao Yi, she still felt a little nervous and uncomfortable, especially when he casually teased her like this, it made her heart flutter uncontrollably!
In short!
She didn't like it!
Especially not like this!
Xiao Yi seemed to be in a good mood, his smiling lips never falling, he quietly leaned close to her ear, his voice incredibly sweet, "Because it's me, you can."
Who could resist such direct teasing?
Xia Weiliang wanted to get up from his embrace and blurted out as she struggled, "I'm too heavy, don't break yourself."
He raised an eyebrow, his gaze changing, "It's okay, I like it when you're on top."
"!!"
What the heck!!
This car is speeding illegally!!!
Xia Weiliang almost jumped up, "Teacher Xiao! Your image! Where is your image?"
He stood up from the ground, hands in his pockets, and looked up to see Yan Zhi standing across the street, signaling him that it was getting late.
Xiao Yi lowered his head to look at her, "From now on, you have to remember to send me WeChat messages every day."
"Oh."
Her reply was not very heartfelt.
Xia Weiliang's phone was mainly for playing games and occasionally browsing Weibo; she rarely used WeChat.
In this regard, she had a more masculine mindset; if something could be resolved by phone, she wouldn't bother with her fingers.
But Xiao Yi was on set and didn't have time to answer calls, so WeChat was more convenient.
He wouldn't force others to cooperate with him, but Xia Weiliang was different. He just wanted to know where she was and what she was doing.
So, the man suddenly cupped her face, not lightly, forcing her to lift her head and stare into her incessantly blinking eyes, "The first thing you do every day before eating is send me a WeChat message, understand?"
Her thick eyelashes trembled twice.
"Yes, yes, yes! I promise, I'll be more punctual than offering incense!"
The man smiled in satisfaction, his eyes narrowing, his face hidden by the mask.
Yan Zhi ran over anxiously, "Brother Yi, hurry up, it will be dawn if we stay any longer!"
Xia Weiliang pushed his hand away and busily asked, "Do you have to rush back tonight?"
Xiao Yi didn't speak, Yan Zhi answered, "Yes, Brother Yi rushed over immediately after filming when he heard about Madam's situation, he didn't even have dinner! After rushing back, he'll have to get up to put on makeup for the morning shoot without even three hours of sleep. It's really tough!"
Xiao Yi glanced at him faintly, blaming him for talking too much.
However, when he turned his head and saw Xia Weiliang's furrowed brow, her unconcealed concern, his gaze towards Yan Zhi turned to approval.
Yan Zhi smiled and stepped back, his merits hidden.
"You haven't eaten yet?"
She asked hesitantly.
"Mm," Xiao Yi replied calmly, as if it were no big deal.
Although having a bad stomach was a standard trait of film emperors, the fact remained that he had rushed over so urgently for her, and Xia Weiliang felt guilty!
"Wait for me in the car first!"
She, wearing slippers and a fluffy headband, trotted across the road.
When she ran back, breathless, Xiao Yi was indeed waiting for her obediently in the car.
Xia Weiliang got into the car and brought Oden, corn, and milk for Yan Zhi and Da Yang.
"Wow! Thanks, boss lady!"
"Madam is so thoughtful!"
The two happily accepted.
Xia Weiliang then apologized to Xiao Yi, "Restaurants are closed at this hour, only 24-hour convenience stores. Since your stomach isn't good, just make do with some porridge."
Saying this, she handed a bowl of heated porridge to Yan Zhi.
Xiao Yi looked at her intently. Her small nose was smudged with sweat, and her cheeks were flushed.
He lowered his eyes and smiled, murmuring softly, "It seems I've really found a treasure."
"What?"
She didn't hear clearly.
When she wanted to ask him again, she felt her neck being clasped, and the next second, her lips felt like they were brushed by something warm...
Yan Zhi and Da Yang exchanged a look and, with great tacit understanding, turned their heads to look straight ahead.
Whether Yan Zhi knew what he was thinking was unknown, but Da Yang ate his Oden with tears.