Zhao Youting thought seriously for a while and figured that the balance point between Qin Qiao'er's acting career and her life might be their two children.
After Zhao Youting hung up the phone after expressing his thanks, Brother Zhi suddenly realized why Zhao Youting had asked that question so naturally.
Were Zhao Youting and Qin Qiao'er just colleagues? Did they still keep in touch privately after the show? Had Qin Qiao'er even told Zhao Youting about her becoming Brother Zhi's apprentice?
Brother Zhi shook his head and didn't think further. He spread out the script in front of him. The script was more appealing to him.
Only someone like Brother Zhi, who didn't like following gossip and only cared about his own interests, couldn't see the hidden connection between Zhao Youting and Qin Qiao'er.
Zhao Youting's concerned tone was so natural that it was exactly how a boyfriend would speak to his girlfriend.
Soon it was the day of the audition. When Qin Qiao'er was packing up to leave, Zhao Youting suddenly walked up to her. "Can I go with you?"
Zhao Youting was actually worried that Qin Qiao'er might get lost in her emotions after the audition, so he wanted to take the two kids to watch her act.
Qin Qiao'er didn't want to agree at first. She thought it would be too eye - catching to take Zhao Youting with her. Moreover, Zhao Youting always had an air of a CEO wherever he went and could be easily recognized. Any discerning person would immediately see the relationship between them.
Zhao Youting seemed to see Qin Qiao'er's concerns. "I want to take the two kids. They know it's your first acting job, so they both want to come and watch."
Sure enough, when he brought up the two kids, Qin Qiao'er softened and agreed to Zhao Youting's request. But she told him to disguise himself well and make sure no one would think she got the movie opportunity through Zhao Youting's connections.
Zhao Youting thought for a while. "Then I'll be your personal assistant and nanny today."
Qin Qiao'er burst out laughing. "Wow, the great CEO is going to be my nanny. What kind of treatment is this for me!"
Zhao Youting echoed her words, frowning suddenly and saying coldly, "It's your honor, woman."
After Zhao Youting said this, they both burst out laughing and fell onto the chair beside them.
As she got to know Zhao Youting better, Qin Qiao'er found that there was a childish side to his character that outsiders could never see. At home, Zhao Youting actually had such a different face.
Qin Qiao'er felt lucky that she could see this usually high - and - mighty man being completely defenseless in front of her.
She could feel that Zhao Youting had truly opened his heart to her. This feeling of being fully trusted made her feel fulfilled and happy.
When they arrived at the filming set, Zhao Youting held one child's hand in each hand, wearing a big mask on his face and a cap on his head.
He looked just like a hands - on dad. When they first arrived at the set, Qin Qiao'er was worried that Zhao Youting would be recognized. But when people saw Zhao Youting with the two kids, they really thought he was Qin Qiao'er's assistant.
People even bossed Zhao Youting around. Qin Qiao'er always felt that Zhao Youting must be silently enduring under his mask. She never thought that Zhao Youting could do this for her.
Who would have thought that this gentle and even a bit cautious man was actually Zhao Youting, who usually didn't even want to say an extra word.
Qin Qiao'er thought Zhao Youting's disguise was quite successful, so she felt relieved. She sat aside, calmly looking at her script and getting into the mood.
The main thing today was related to Qin Qiao'er's character. The male lead of the whole movie had already been decided, so today she would act opposite him.
The actor playing the male lead was a well - known star in the entertainment industry, famous for both his good looks and acting skills. His name was Li Fujin. Movies with him in them were usually very successful.
His ability to pick good scripts had been proven over time. After Qin Qiao'er found out that she would act opposite Li Fujin later, she felt a bit nervous.
She had only rehearsed the last scene with Brother Zhi before. But now the person opposite her was a popular and capable actor. She was afraid that she might make a mistake later.
Qin Qiao'er looked up at Zhao Youting, who was playing with the two kids beside her. Her heart suddenly calmed down.
All the nervousness and restlessness just now disappeared. She immersed herself in the script again. Soon it was her turn to go on stage.
"Bang!"
A gunshot rang out. Qin Qiao'er touched her chest in disbelief and, as expected, felt the warm liquid. Her eyes widened suddenly, as if she couldn't believe what was happening in front of her.
But at the moment of falling, she smiled, as if she was finally going to be freed from this web of lies.
After seeing Qin Qiao'er slowly fall, Li Fujin immediately rushed to her side. He seemed to want to cover the bullet hole in Qin Qiao'er's chest.
But he could feel the continuous flow of blood through his palm. At this moment, he seemed to suddenly understand his own feelings.
He had actually been in love with Qin Qiao'er all along. He was deeply attracted to her the first time he saw her. But due to many reasons, he couldn't be with her.
The police station had put pressure on him, and his ex - wife had constantly urged him to quickly finish his last case and return to a normal family life.
But he had kept delaying the case again and again, always hoping to spend more time with Qin Qiao'er. Maybe he himself didn't want to face his own selfishness.
But at the moment when Qin Qiao'er's life was slowly slipping away, he suddenly realized that he had always loved her. He had been lying to himself, telling himself that he was just using her.
But at this moment, he couldn't lie to his own heart anymore. He cried and said to Qin Qiao'er, "Sorry, I love you."
Qin Qiao'er's expression remained unchanged. Only the parties involved could truly understand love.
Whether Li Fujin had loved her before or not, as his girlfriend, she knew best. If Li Fujin didn't love her, she wouldn't have stayed by his side for so long.
She might be a bit naive and silly, but she was very clear - eyed when it came to matters of the heart. So she never doubted Li Fujin's feelings for her.