Into the Night, Jiao Jiao Gets Kissed by a Business Tycoon
Chapter 90: I Shouldn’t Have Gotten into Mr. Yi’s Car

Chapter 90: Chapter 90: I Shouldn’t Have Gotten into Mr. Yi’s Car

Why did she have to take a set of photos just like her own?

Was it a simple imitation, or was there another purpose?

Xinan had Meng Qiu send her Lin Wei’s portrait, and she also took the newspaper with her when she left.

Zhou Rong and Xi Xun both lived in Jiangwan City, and now Xinan was the only one living in the current apartment.

Before, when Meng Qiu was around, Xinan had never seriously looked at the newspaper. Now that she was alone, she finally took it out of her bag.

She looked over it again and again, but in the end, Xinan still couldn’t convince herself that the person on it wasn’t Cheng Yi.

She slumped on the sofa. Could it be true, as Jiang Yurou had said, that Cheng Yi had already fallen for someone else? Quicker than she had imagined.

But why would that someone be Lin Wei...

Three days later, at the celebration party for "It’s You," Xinan still ran into Lin Wei.

After several months of not seeing her, Lin Wei’s transformation was a real shock to Xinan; she was a lot more refined in both dress and makeup, and even more beautiful than before.

This made Xinan involuntarily think back to the first time she had seen her, a face both delicate and shy, always carrying a hint of sorrow and solitude, like a flower bud ready to bloom.

Back then, she was timid, speaking softly and complying in everything she did.

But now, she was confidently and calmly engaging in conversation with the actors from the crew, and could even bring up the doubts in her heart with a cool and steady tone.

And such a transformation had taken place in just a short year.

If this had been before, Xinan would have been sincerely happy for her, but now she simply couldn’t feel any joy, not because of jealousy, nor discontentment.

She just purely wanted to stay away from this person...

As soon as Lin Wei arrived, she noticed Xinan sitting amidst the banquet. Wearing a red sequined strapless evening gown, she was incredibly eye-catching, hard to ignore.

Many people surrounded her, the director, the producer, and the main cast of the drama, all seated by her side.

It seemed that no matter where she was, she was the center of attention.

Although her popularity now far exceeded that from when she was filming this drama, since she had only played a minor role, she didn’t get to sit at the main table.

Watching the director and producer talking with Xinan, Lin Wei’s hand tightened unconsciously around her chopsticks.

One day, she would take that place.

Xinan had been worried she might run into Cheng Yi at the celebration, after all, he was the real investor behind the drama.

But as everyone arrived and they began the meal, he was nowhere to be seen.

Xinan gave a self-deprecating smile. What was she expecting? Did she need to see him show up as a couple with Lin Wei to lose all hope entirely?

"Because ’It’s You’ achieved such good results, I am truly surprised and also joyous," the director celebrated at the table, "All of this is thanks to the hard work of everyone here. Let me toast to you all."

"There’s no need to be modest."

"Director, you are far too humble, without your cultivation, we wouldn’t have achieved such good results."

"..."

Everyone raised their glasses to toast with the director and drained them.

The director spoke again, "Of course, ’It’s You’ wouldn’t have achieved such great success without Xinan’s significant contribution. Let’s toast to her and wish her a prosperous career."

The director wasn’t just saying pleasantries. "It’s You" had aired right after "Mist," and since everyone had a filter for the female assassin Xinan played, even those who didn’t like it wanted to check it out once her new drama was released.

"It’s You" definitely benefited from the popularity of Xinan and "Mist."

Of course, the main reason was the good script, because no matter how the promotion is, a good drama can break through anything.

Everyone toasted freely. Xinan didn’t want to drink, but fearful of damping the spirit, she symbolically sipped a few drinks.

Afterward, Meng Qiu blocked any further toasts to her.

As everyone grew tipsy, the director suddenly leaned over and whispered to Xinan, "Nannan, whenever you can help me out, I’d like to invite Mr. Yi for a meal."

Even though "It’s You" was invested in by Cheng Yi, the director didn’t know him very well and had never had a formal meal with him. If Xinan could help connect them, it would make finding investors for his future projects much less troublesome.

Xinan’s expression dimmed upon hearing this, and she said with a hint of difficulty, "I’m sorry, director, I might not be able to help you with this. He and I have broken up."

The director gave an awkward smile, "I see..."

Xinan nodded, feeling a slight pang in her heart.

The celebration only lasted for two hours, and after the meal, everyone gradually left.

Xinan and Meng Qiu walked out of the restaurant together, waiting at the entrance for the driver to bring the car around.

Seeing Lin Wei approaching her, Xinan wasn’t surprised, just unsure of what to say.

"Sister Xinan, long time no see."

Lin Wei’s smile was very warm, but Xinan found it quite uncomfortable.

Although Lin Wei had spoken to her with the same smile before, ever since she saw the photos of Lin Wei with Cheng Yi and the portrait imitating her own, she didn’t know how to treat her anymore.

"Long time no see," Xinan returned with a faint smile, polite and distant.

"Sister Xinan, you were amazing in ’Mist.’ I went to the cinema to watch it so many times."

"Thank you."

"I really hope I can co-star in a movie with you one day," Lin Wei said earnestly, looking at Xinan.

Lin Wei had said this before, and back then, Xinan had responded, "There will be a chance."

But now, as Lin Wei said it again, Xinan just smiled faintly, without an answer.

"Sister Xinan... what’s wrong?"

With her naturally sensitive personality, Lin Wei quickly sensed the change in Xinan’s attitude.

Xinan shook her head.

"Is it because of my photo with Mr. Yi?" Lin Wei asked slowly.

Xinan looked at her, her eyes filled with complexity and conflict. She sighed and then said to Meng Qiu, "Qiuqiu, you go ahead in the car, I’ll be there in a moment."

Meng Qiu draped her jacket over Xinan’s shoulders, "Then I’ll go first."

"Okay."

After Meng Qiu left, Lin Wei showed an innocent look, "Sister Xinan... I’m sorry."

The last thing Xinan wanted to hear in this world were the words "I’m sorry."

"What are you sorry for?" she said with a light laugh.

"I shouldn’t have gotten into Mr. Yi’s car."