Chapter 470: Chapter 470

Chen Xu felt he was nowhere near that level.

He was still nothing now.

How could he join such a big company?

"I can definitely handle this," Su Tutu pressed his shoulder firmly, "Sister really sees potential in you!"

Chen Xu’s ears reddened.

But he still couldn’t make up his mind.

He was like a naïve deer that might be fooled by a hunter at any moment.

Seeing Chen Xu’s innocence, Xie Baola gave him a good suggestion, "Signing with an agency can spare you lots of struggles. They’ll guide you and provide resources, but it still depends on your own capabilities."

"I think there’s no rush to sign with an agency. Wait until you’ve made a name for yourself after the movie; then you won’t fear a lack of offers. At that time, you’ll have more options."

"Of course, in the entertainment industry, Shengshi and GK are major players. If you want to sign with Shengshi now, they’ll handle everything afterward and save you a lot of trouble. Chen Xu, consider it yourself."

Chen Xu scratched his head, troubled, "Director, I really don’t know."

This kid always told the truth.

He was really innocent.

That makes it easy to be deceived, doesn’t it?

Then it’s better to sign with an agency.

Xie Baola turned to Qiao Xi, "Xi Bao, isn’t your studio planning to sign new talents?"

Qiao Xi understood what Xie Baola meant.

Qiao Xi also had a high opinion of Chen Xu.

Regardless of his future, Qiao Xi indeed saw Chen Xu’s potential.

Her studio might not be capable of fostering Chen Xu.

"Focus on accumulating experience for now. You can discuss any options with us," Qiao Xi told Chen Xu.

Chen Xu scratched his ear, smiling shyly, "Okay, Teacher Qiao."

Watching Chen Xu, Qiao Xi suddenly understood why some people liked having a younger brother.

The movie "Twin Sisters" was filmed in Hai City.

At the age of 16, the beginning of her youth.

Qiao Xi played Cheng Youyou and Su Tutu played Lin Shuang, meeting for the first time at school.

In the classroom, the ceiling fan spun slowly, and the sounds of cicadas could be heard near the windows.

Summer had not completely passed yet.

Thanks to their homeroom teacher’s arrangement, Qiao Xi and Su Tutu became desk mates.

Cheng Youyou came from a wealthy family, excelled academically from a young age, and was beautiful—a perfect child in adults’ eyes.

Lin Shuang was her opposite.

She attended school with the help of national grants, was rampant but internally sensitive and self-critical.

For her, Cheng Youyou was like the moon in the sky, shining on her, transforming her into an ugly duckling beside the spotlight.

Swans and ugly ducklings are not meant to be the same.

Yet they became best friends nonetheless.

One had to adhere strictly to rules yet was born with advantage, envying her friend’s impoverished freedom and loving her passionate blaze.

The other, insecure, could only seek a way out through studying, alone and lonely, envying her friend’s beauty and carefree life, and loving her radiance.

"Hello, I am Cheng Youyou, and my name contains the character ’You.’ I’ll be your desk mate from now on."

The moon-like girl reached out her hand.

Facing this princess-like stunning desk mate, the outwardly tough Lin Shuang was actually somewhat cautious but pretended to be bold, "I am Lin Shuang, with two ’Shuang’ characters."

Cheng Youyou smiled, her eyes curving like crescent moons, "We must be fated to be friends since both our names contain ’You.’"

Dappled light and shadow streamed through the window. Qiao Xi and Su Tutu locked eyes.

They saw in each other the shadows of what they wanted to become.

They both aspired to be each other.

The intersection of their glances intertwined, sparking a sense of a story.

Chen Xu watched Qiao Xi and Su Tutu act from behind the crew, admiration and envy in his eyes.

When could he be like the two teachers?

"OK, that’s a wrap!" Xie Baola shouted through the megaphone, "Let’s get ready for the next scene!"

Her two ’sisters’ were seasoned actors, needing no worry from her.

Both performed excellently.

Their true talent lay in shedding their real selves and fully embodying their characters.

What everyone saw were not Qiao Xi and Su Tutu, but Cheng Youyou and Lin Shuang.

Xie Baola walked over to Chen Xu, patting his shoulder, "You’re not in this scene, but learning from Xi Bao and Tutu will never steer you wrong."

Chen Xu’s turn wasn’t scheduled early, and if he was willing to learn, there was no fear that his path wouldn’t extend far.

Since he shared a surname with Chen Jiayan, Xie Baola subconsciously took extra care of him, as long as he was willing to learn.

Chen Xu nodded, signaling he understood.

He was a child very open to learning.

"Snowfield Ballet" premiered at Hai City Cinema.

Qiao Xi took leave from the set to attend with Xu Anfeng, Shu Jing, and other actors.

Shen Dang made time specifically to come to the venue.

But he kept a low profile.

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After the premiere, Shen Dang pressed the brim of his hat and walked down the cinema stairs to Qiao Xi’s side.

The familiar scent of blackwood and agarwood allowed Qiao Xi to quickly adjust to the sudden closeness.

That feeling of security enveloped her as soon as Shen Dang approached.

Qiao Xi looked up and met Shen Dang’s deep eyes; even obscured by the hat brim, Qiao Xi could see the mirth swirling in them.

Qiao Xi exclaimed in surprise, her delicate face breaking into a smile.

The lights in the cinema were all turned on.

Everyone around them looked over.

"This is my husband," Qiao Xi volunteered.

This was also their first public appearance since their official announcement.

Hearing the word ’husband,’ Shen Dang’s eyebrows rose, a hint of pride apparent, "I planned to surprise you."

It was indeed a surprise.

She and Shen Dang hadn’t seen each other for several days; she had been filming, and Shen Dang was busy with work.

One could say they had started living separately right after getting their marriage certificate.

Director Qian came over, smiling warmly at them, "There’s a celebration banquet later, President Shen, why don’t you join us?"

"No need, there will be other opportunities."

Qiao Xi was returning to the set tomorrow, and Shen Dang didn’t want to waste time with others.

He was here to take his wife home.

Director Qian didn’t insist, nor did he dare to, "Qiao Xi, then you go home with President Shen."

Qiao Xi readily agreed, "Okay, Director Qian."

The celebration banquet would likely go late into the night, Qiao Xi was tired from filming and preferred to rest at home.

However, the rest she imagined at home didn’t happen.

After days apart, both were too eager to contain themselves, quickly engaging passionately.

The storm of their passion continued into the middle of the night, unstoppable.

The next day, she couldn’t return to the set on time as planned.

"It’s all your fault!"

Qiao Xi’s eyes, tinged red, conveyed a playful blame.