Reborn! Entangled with the Obsessive Best Actress - Chapter 23

Perhaps because of the harsh words Song Qingxing had spoken to her manager, the company held an emergency meeting the next day and agreed to let her continue acting in Lemon Is Sour.

It seemed her threat had some effect after all.

Song Qingxing’s mood brightened like a wilted flower suddenly blooming in vibrant color.

She decided to celebrate and repay Yu Zhi for the days they had spent eating meager meals together. As the saying goes, “Don’t forget your friends when you strike it rich.”

That’s what true sisters are for!

Yu Zhi had been busy with company matters these past few days. After all, Song Qingxing had become a hands-off manager, completely abdicating responsibility, while Yu Zhi had to handle all communication with others on her behalf.

Finally getting a moment to relax, Yu Zhi received an invitation from Song Qingxing.

Where do you want to go?

I’m taking you out for a treat. You’ve been with me for so many years, you deserve to be properly rewarded.

Yu Zhi was eating a cheap boxed lunch when she saw Song Qingxing’s message. The meal, purchased from a vendor downstairs, used slightly imperfect vegetables—the leaves were yellowing, for example.

But at ten yuan a box, with a bit of meat mixed in, it was still a decent deal.

Especially considering this was Shanghai, a city with absurdly inflated prices.

Yu Zhi suddenly received a text message from her boss, Song Qingxing. Suspecting that Song Qingxing’s account had been hacked, she cautiously replied:

You little scoundrel! If you’ve hacked her account, admit it now, or our company will sue you!

Song Qingxing read the returned message, her eyebrows arching slightly. Was I really such a skinflint before? she wondered. Treating my assistant like this…

But upon reflection, she realized there might be some truth to it. She had been so busy with work that she often overlooked the feelings of those around her.

Song Qingxing had no choice but to send a voice message to reassure Yu Zhi that her account hadn’t been hacked and that she was genuinely inviting her out.

“It’s me, I haven’t been hacked,” she said. “I just feel like I should properly compensate you for all your hard work. Besides, taking you out won’t cost much. Don’t be so polite—just tell me where you want to go.”

Yu Zhi was immediately moved to tears.

Waaah…

After years of working like a slave, my boss finally had a burst of conscience!

She did have a place in mind: a bar with a dance floor.

The place was filled with muscular male dancers.

It had been wildly popular in recent years, attracting both male and female patrons. However, tickets were notoriously expensive and nearly impossible to get.

Yu Zhi, despite having connections to secure tickets, never had the time to go. Plus, the exorbitant prices always made her hesitate. As a woman saving up to buy a house, she refused to let mere eye candy distract her from her goal.

But now her boss was treating her.

That changed everything. While it wasn’t exactly a free pass to splurge, it meant she could finally visit the place she’d been dreaming of.

Excitedly, Yu Zhi sent the address of the bar she’d been saving for a special occasion.

Song Qingxing clicked the link, her eyebrow twitching slightly. She knew exactly what kind of place this was.

As a top-tier A-list actress, she was almost certain to be photographed if she went there.

But remembering how much Yu Zhi had helped her during her struggling days, Song Qingxing decided to take the plunge.

She’d go fully disguised; as long as she wasn’t recognized, everything should be fine.

After agreeing on a time and place, Song Qingxing planned to visit during her brief break between filming projects, before she had to start promoting her next film.

The bar’s lights flashed in a dazzling array of colors, almost blinding.

The strobe lights made her eyes ache, and the pulsating music vibrated through her eardrums. It was Song Qingxing’s first time in such a place, and she couldn’t help but stare wide-eyed, her curiosity piqued by everything around her.

The crowd was dense, bodies pressed together, shoulders brushing, and feet stepping on each other.

Song Qingxing’s tall, slender figure and striking presence drew countless gazes, even with her mask on.

She looked up and saw the dance floor teeming with perfectly sculpted men, silver chains dangling from their muscular chests.

Yu Zhi’s jaw dropped, drool practically pooling on the floor.

Yet Song Qingxing felt nothing. The thought of spending her money on these men only made her feel more foolish.

But Yu Zhi had been good to her.

So, she decided to let her assistant enjoy herself today and forget about the rest.

Song Qingxing watched distractedly, but if you don’t go looking for trouble, trouble will find you.

The male model on stage seemed to have noticed something different about Song Qingxing. He was dressed in designer brands, and even the bracelet on his wrist was a luxury item, worth well over a hundred thousand yuan.

For a male model accustomed to a life of indulgence, distinguishing genuine luxury goods was second nature. The silver chain’s luster under the stage lights, its exquisite craftsmanship, and other subtle details all spoke of its authenticity.

It was precisely because Song Qingxing was standing in the front row that she was being scrutinized so closely. Had she been in the back, she would likely have been nothing more than a blurry silhouette.

Yu Zhi swayed to the rhythm, completely absorbed in her phone. She wasn’t an introverted person; on the contrary, she was quite outgoing.

Still clutching her phone, Yu Zhi remained completely immersed in her “Handsome Men Diary” app, oblivious to Song Qingxing’s discomfort and stiffness.

“Why did you bring me here?”

Suddenly, a familiar, melodious voice reached Song Qingxing’s ears. Meeting an acquaintance was nothing unusual, but what shocked her was that the owner of this voice was someone who should never have set foot in such a place.

“Elder Female Cousin, I just wanted to test if you still have feelings for men.”

Veins bulged on Xie Jingcheng’s forehead. If this man weren’t her cousin, she would have slapped him without hesitation.

“What kind of nonsense are you spouting?”

“Do you think I don’t understand my own orientation?”

If that were the case, she would have wasted all these years of her life.

“Not necessarily. Some people only realize they’re not suited for marriage and children after going through with it.”

The man continued to argue his point.

“I heard you quarreled with An Wenqing. Are you here to retaliate against me?”

Xie Jingcheng had already regretted her decision. She should never have come with her cousin in the first place. The moment she realized it was a bar, she should have run away immediately.

Instead of listening to the other party’s slander.

He had brought her here to have fun, look around, and show off.

“That’s not true! An Wenqing is just being stubborn. I wanted to find you a man to make her jealous!”

As soon as the words slipped out, Xie Jingcheng’s cousin frantically covered his mouth. Damn! I let it slip.

“So that’s your real motive?” Xie Jingcheng narrowed her eyes, already formulating a plan.

“When I return to the Xie Family, I want to see you copy the family precepts a thousand times. If I don’t see it done, you’ll be dealing with Second Uncle’s wrath.”

“Ah… no!” The man let out a miserable wail. “Elder Female Cousin, I was wrong! Please forgive me!”

Hearing their conversation, especially the moment the Xie Family’s name was mentioned, Song Qingxing’s heart froze, unable to beat.

Oh my god…

This is really Xie Jingcheng!

If she were discovered in a place like this, Xie Jingcheng would be furious. The thought of being pinned to the bed and relentlessly tormented made Song Qingxing’s legs tremble uncontrollably.