Chapter 12
Chapter 12
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What broke this embarrassing situation was Qi Cheng's unconscious exclamation after tasting the first bite of the dish.
"Mmm... delicious!"
Although Qicheng is not a picky eater, she rarely expresses her heart unconsciously like this.
This shows how deterrent Xia Lin has brought her.
According to her imaginary persona for Xia Lin, she doesn't think she can cook at all—even a person who can take care of others.
Although Qicheng's exclamation was not loud, it was enough to be caught by Xia Lin.
She was amused by Qi Cheng's reaction.
"It seems that our preferences are very close."
Xia Lin put the last dish on the dining table, wiped her hands, and chose to sit opposite Qicheng instead of beside her.
Although, Xia Lin really wanted to sit next to Qicheng.But she understands that getting too close can only be counterproductive.
Now Qicheng needs her own personal space, and the barrier of this space absolutely does not allow anyone to invade.
Take it step by step.
Before Xia Lin took her seat, she added another bowl of rice for Qi Cheng.
"I cook according to my own preferences, I didn't expect you to like it too." Xia Lin said with a smile.
In fact, in order to allow Qicheng's stomach to replenish food as soon as possible, Xia Lin cooks home-cooked dishes that can be prepared in only three to five minutes, so there is no need to be too particular about the selection of ingredients.
Of course, there is no need to say this kind of thoughtfulness.It will appear more deliberate.
"..."
Qicheng lowered her head and ate silently.
Xia Lin quietly observed her expression.
Although she is now showing a natural restraint because she is not good at dealing with other people's kindness, but she does not seem to be bored.
In other words, although her behavior made the other party feel overwhelmed, Qi Cheng did not reject herself physically.
...I always feel that now seems to be a great opportunity to get closer to each other, hey.
Two options quickly appeared in Xia Lin's brain:
→Continue to Raiders
→ Stop here
After thinking about it for 1.5 seconds, Xia Lin decisively chose the second option.
Quick success and instant benefit often have the opposite effect.There is no need to act too hastily now, giving such a feeling that Qicheng is pressing every step of the way.
"...By the way, are you from City S?"
"Well?!"
I gave up the opportunity to show my favor, but I didn't expect the other party to hand me an olive branch.
Seeing that Xia Lin was stunned, Qicheng scratched her face, and said in a low voice with some embarrassment: "Ah, no... because the cooking method of this dish is a bit like the unique cooking method of S City people, so..."
Xia Lin is from L city.But if Qicheng didn't even know that she was Xia An's daughter before, it would be even more impossible to grasp her native place.
Xia Lin didn't mention this when she introduced herself last time.
"Ah——this dish was learned from famous chefs in S City when I was filming the TV series "The World's Favorite Wife Becomes Ill". City people?"
Because what she said was "a bit like people from S City" instead of "a bit like our place".
It might be that this dish made her feel familiar, and Qicheng's chatterbox opened up.
"Well, I'm not, it's just that she used to make it for me, so I miss it..."
Ta?
Unlike spoken Chinese, there are "He" and "She" in English, which makes Xia Lin a little concerned.
So, without thinking twice, "'Ta' is...?"
Qi Cheng's pupils dimmed all of a sudden, and after a long time, she said, "... an acquaintance."
Xia Lin: "..."
There is probably something hidden about this expression, right?I can't get to the bottom of it.
"However, although cooking like this is delicious——" Xia Lin leisurely took a bite of the dish, intentionally deflecting the influence of the topic "Ta" on Qicheng's heart, "——When chopping up the little red pepper, I was so depressed Yes. I have really experienced what is 'spicy eyes'."
"Ha, she's said the same thing as you before."
Although there was a smile on the corner of Qicheng's mouth, her voice sounded very bitter.
The "Ta" in her mouth must have stirred up endless thoughts in Qi Cheng's heart.
Xia Lin was a little dazed.
Now Qicheng looks like a wounded snow leopard, who can only find a cave for a short shelter in the raging snowstorm, curled up in a corner and licks the wound alone.
She does not ask others for help, and she will never show weakness—just because her lonely soul never allows herself to win sympathy and pity from others.
A talented actor like her can see into the other party's soul at a glance.
Actors are most taboo to be controlled by emotions, so Xia Lin is not a sentimental person.
But now her eye circles are uncontrollably moist.
The obscurity in my heart rushed up like a spring.Xia Lin hurriedly covered her face with one hand to cover up her gaffe.
At the same time, the TV in the living room was suddenly turned on, reporting the news about Xia Lin's death again.
This made the already dull air more dignified.
Xia Lin stood up silently, went to turn off the TV.
Although she tried her best not to let Qicheng see her face, Qicheng still caught a drop of crystal from the corner of her eye quickly dripping on the remote control.
"...Sorry, I can't eat anymore...I will clean up the dinner plate tomorrow." When Xia Lin spoke, Qi Cheng couldn't see her face.
"It's okay! I'll clean it up! Go and rest..."
Facing Xia Lin like this, Qicheng couldn't care less about her distressed state of mind.
It was the first time for Qicheng to see such a tired Xia Lin.
But it's no wonder that she suddenly became abnormal. Anyone who was touched by the indelible wound in their heart would not be able to bear it.
—Especially things like “death.”
The sudden news must have affected her mood - Qi Cheng thought.
Undoubtedly, the only one who would do such immoral things is God, that bastard.
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-Dominion of the Gods·Among the Gods-
The God of Order stared at the screen in disbelief, and shouted: "How is this possible?!...What is the origin of this human named Qicheng?!"
Except for the God of Love, the expressions of the other gods were not so indifferent.
The God of Wisdom said helplessly: "I am really convinced. This is the first time I have seen a human being who can influence others like this."
The God of Calamity squinted his eyes, and said with some displeasure: "This not only broke the record created by my group D, but also broke the highest record of 'the fastest elimination in the first stage'. "
The God of Storms looked around at the brothers and asked, "The original plan to have Group B and Group C face each other, doesn't it seem like it won't work now?"
The God of Wisdom sighed: "I'm so sorry, my group B doesn't even have a pair of sworn lovers."
The God of Order said angrily: "It's all because you insist on using this rule!"
The God of Love wailed; "It hurts, it hurts! My hair is about to be pulled off by you!...I apologize! I apologize! Look, I am punishing the person involved!"
The God of Order yelled: "Is that the news about Xia Lin that was reported?! What kind of punishment is this?"
The God of Love smiled slyly: "It's a punishment. That Qicheng, don't look at her as unapproachable on the outside, but she is actually very soft on the inside—especially those who treat her well, who are the easiest to touch her~ hee whee!"
The gods are all too familiar with the smile of this brother who always appears in the form of a panda.
If he was born as a human being, he would surely bring the nations into war.
The God of Calamity said: "In this case, let's activate 'Yuga', so that all groups will not be idle. And it just so happens that I also have many ready-made game fields for these humans to use."
The God of Storms said: "But Xiao Ai still has to be in charge of the first round of the game, and the God who is responsible for supervising the second round of 'Yuga' is not enough, right?"
Beauty God suddenly said: "Then I'll help, there's nothing to do anyway."
The God of Storms nodded and said, "Then it's decided, I'm going to inform the participants in my group."
The other gods also left one after another to inform the group they were in charge of.
Just as the God of Love was about to leave, the God of Beauty suddenly stopped him.
"Brother, the news is too subtle, isn't it?"
"..."
The panda turned to glance at the screen monitoring Xia Lin.
A script appeared out of thin air on the bed, and Xia Lin was picking it up and flipping through it.
"...Did you prepare it for her?" Panda stared, "Is it to make her change her mood quickly? Speaking of which, Xiao Lin is indeed a beautiful type that you will like, bro. Did I make you feel unhappy by stimulating her?"
"That's not the case. But, brother, the news you interrupted just now to stimulate Qi Cheng's emotions, was it really for Xiao Zhi to calm down?"
The timing of the interlude is also too weird.
It happened to be the time when Qicheng and Xia Lin were talking about "Ta".
The smile on the panda's face froze instantly.
"...Brother, it's not aesthetics to get to the bottom of it."
After saying this, the panda disappeared.
Beauty God looked at the place where he was standing just now, and sighed: "Haven't you come out of the past hatred, brother...?"
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After Qi Cheng finished her meal, she consciously washed all the dishes.
Although I don't know how to cook, I still know how to wash the dishes.
It's impossible to be cheeky enough to eat food cooked by others for nothing, and to push this kind of dirty work to others.
Thinking of the news that was suddenly broadcast just now, Qi Cheng's eyes dimmed.
"……sorry……"
She lowered her head, nails digging deep into her flesh.
Xia Lin's bloody "corpse" flashed repeatedly in her mind, as well as the way that guy was holding back his tears just now, and the pain rushed to her heart like a tidal wave.
After "her", Qicheng felt such emotion for the second time.
So much so that her current state is even worse than Xia Lin.
With Qi Cheng's tired body now, she urgently needs to take a hot shower and then rest.
But now, she has no face to see Xia Lin.
The bathroom is on the second floor.If he wanted to use the bathroom, he would definitely alarm that guy.
At least until she fell asleep.
Otherwise, Qicheng really doesn't know how to face that guy now, let alone what to say to her.
Want to apologize, but afraid to apologize.
He wanted to tell her the truth, but he was afraid to face her eyes when he knew the truth.
...Obviously, I have long been used to that kind of look.
That desperate, hateful, empty look.
However, Qicheng found that she couldn't accept Xia Rin looking at her like this.
She didn't know why either.
As a result, Qicheng suffered for an entire hour downstairs, calculating that Xia Lin would probably fall asleep, so she went upstairs lightly.
When passing by the bedroom, she still glanced into it with concern.
Xia Lin left the door for Qicheng, so she didn't close it.
She didn't sleep either, but lit the bedside lamp, with her back to the door, lying under the covers and reading the script.
When Xia Lin has emotional fluctuations or mental pressure, she will divert her attention by reading the script.
She is a professional actress.No matter what kind of mental state she is in now, as long as she gets the script, she will put her body and mind into it, and become the role she plays, instead of being driven by negative emotions.
When they checked the room earlier, the script didn't exist.
It was Xia Lin who found this script appeared on the bed abruptly after returning to the bedroom.
This is half of the scene she filmed.Because of her sudden death, the crew's filming schedule will definitely be disrupted.
The role she performed was very challenging.It's not that she is narcissistic. Another actor may not be able to understand the heroine's state of mind and perform a perfect performance.
The director also considered many things and chose Xia Lin after thousands of choices.
Moreover, she has already shot so many shots, and if she changes people, most of the shots will have to be shot again.
The appearance of this script must be a masterpiece of God.
Although I don't know what the other party's heart is, but since he has decided to resurrect no matter how difficult the road ahead is, it is naturally meaningful to review this script now.
As long as he was resurrected the day before his death, all the troubles caused to the crew would no longer exist.
And she resurrected with her memory, and the content of the script that she is reviewing now will naturally be inherited along with it.
When Qicheng went to the bathroom lightly, Xia Lin actually noticed.
She was in a bad mood because of Qicheng, not because of the news.
It's just that Qicheng doesn't know.
Xia Lin sighed softly, closed the script and put it on the bedside table.Turn off the light and lie down in bed.
If she was awake, with Qi Cheng's personality, she would definitely not want to share a bed with her.
would feel awkward.
She didn't want Qi Cheng to feel embarrassed.
When Qi Cheng came out of the bathroom, Xia Lin had really fallen asleep.
She only occupies the inner side, leaving most of the bed for Qi Cheng.
It must be Gu Nian Qicheng's mood to do this.
Xia Lin is really considerate.
Even though she was saddened by the news, she still left some warmth for her.
However, she is not worthy.
Qi Cheng silently retracted her gaze, and went straight downstairs.
But the sofa is gone!
Just like water vapor, it disappeared out of thin air.
Qi Cheng was dumbfounded, and the bath towel on her head also fell helplessly.
"...God!" Qicheng gritted her teeth angrily.
"What's the matter?" The panda suddenly appeared and looked at her with a smirk.
Don't think about it, it's definitely a good thing he did.
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