A Favor Done, A Husband Won-Chapter 358 - 352: The Cufflinks on Jing Jihan’s Suit...

In the back, Mr. Cai simply took the opportunity to chat directly with Jing Jihan.

Jing Jihan just nodded slightly without saying much. Clearly, he had already brushed off the matter of Shi Su and Wei Sinan coming over to greet him, without giving any response.

Within and outside this circle, Mr. Cai had seen capital folks who were easy to speak to, as well as many who were too indifferent to bother with minor celebrities. Naturally, he didn’t take this matter seriously, as having Shi Su and Wei Sinan come over was out of courtesy, and it was entirely up to Mr. Jing whether to acknowledge them or not.

In this kind of atmosphere that easily made young actors nervous, Mr. Cai smoothly eased the situation and made a gesture indicating that Shi Su and Wei Sinan could leave.

After Shi Su and the others had left, Mr. Cai smiled and said, "Mr. Jing rarely attends such gatherings. Those two main actors just now are diligent and dedicated performers. I get along well with Shi Su usually, and given the atmosphere today and her meeting Mr. Jing for the first time, she might have been nervous. If there’s a chance in the future, once Mr. Jing returns, it would be great if Mr. Jing could join us for a meal."

As Shi Su had just left the table where Jing Jihan was seated and was about to return to their original seats with Wei Sinan, she suddenly saw Lu Zhao walking in from outside.

More than a year had passed, and Lu Zhao still looked the same. However, when he saw Shi Su, he maintained his composure, merely glancing at her face before walking directly towards Jing Jihan, as if he didn’t even recognize her. Unlike Zhou He, who would at least show a little surprise when seeing an old acquaintance.

Lu Zhao and Jing Jihan truly seemed to share a similar disposition. Especially since Lu Zhao had been with Jing Jihan for years, he knew who belonged to his circle and how to present the right attitude.

People who matter to them, and those who don’t.

It was as if an invisible boundary had been clearly drawn between them.

Shi Su didn’t react much, and Wei Sinan accompanied her as they walked back and sat at the main actors’ table. Only then did he ask, "Are you okay?"

Shi Su was taking out her phone from her bag and looked at him upon hearing this, "What do you mean okay? Do I seem different?"

Wei Sinan looked at her, "You just seem too calm, that’s why I’m asking."

The choice back then was in her hands, and the path she walked today was one she had chosen herself.

On the surface, she appeared composed, but internally, she might have experienced a swirl of emotions, which was natural. Overall, Shi Su felt she was doing okay.

She glanced towards the direction she had just come from, then withdrew her gaze, calmly picked up her phone, and posted a picture of the floral arrangement on the table in her social media, along with a line: [The new movie starts shooting, hope everything goes smoothly, let’s work hard together.]

After posting, she looked at Wei Sinan, who was staring at her, and smiled slightly, "I’m doing well."

From afar, the media perfectly captured a photo of the two "smiling at each other," which caused their ’couple fans’ to have a ’celebration’ that evening. Various imaginative, affectionate stories inspired by a single picture emerged, accumulating enough for several short stories worth thousands of words.

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During the gathering, the director, producer, and screenwriter took turns coming on stage to thoroughly explain the structure and future prospects of the movie "Shadow Kill." As the main actors, Shi Su and Wei Sinan were also invited to the stage.

One of the media asked Shi Su, "Shi Su, you’ve achieved significant success in television dramas in recent years. With two dramas airing this year, you are expected to win the Best Actress in National Dramas by the end of the year. Are you now planning to refocus on theatrical films to claim the Best Actress title that Shi Yunyin owed you back then?"

Shi Su received the microphone and thought for a moment, "Everyone in this industry who has honed their acting skills for years aims to create better works, and certainly, they hope for recognition of their efforts. Saying there’s no desire to win awards would be too dishonest, but a movie’s success relies not just on the actors but also on all the efforts and sweat from the filmmakers and crew. Me wanting to win an award is a rather one-sided issue. However, I am really looking forward to the commencement of the ’Shadow Kill’ filming, because I’m already familiar with Mr. Cai and Wei Sinan, and we are all amusing and humorous partners, making the filming process certainly pleasant."

Next to her, Mr. Cai nodded approvingly, satisfied with Shi Su’s response to the media.

Shi Su had always been candid in front of the media, and after she publicly acknowledged her daughter on Weibo, various questions were directed at her, such as whether hiding her daughter’s existence in the past was meant to deceive fans and the audience for fame and profit?

Shi Su’s response was: Isn’t it only natural to earn a living to support your child, regardless of whether the child is still on formula or not? Whether one leads an idle life unable to afford new clothes for their child or earns a decent living to provide the best for their child, which is the better choice? I am an actor, and my performance is what faces the camera, not my private life. Concealment is only to provide my child with a peaceful living environment; there’s no need for excessive imagination or opposition, as everyone earns a living based on their own abilities without interfering with others.

She dared to challenge the media and speak her mind honestly. Over time, the media adapted their questions, yet Shi Su remained bold, and whenever she spoke, she left the media speechless.

There are too many celebrities in the industry with fabricated personas, and many are guided by their companies on how to say things. Conversely, Shi Su, being authentic, carefree, and genuine, garnered a loyal following.

At this point, a journalist asked Mr. Cai why he chose Shi Su as the female lead for this film.

Mr. Cai took the microphone and said, "I greatly admire Shi Su; she is authentic and competent. This industry is vast and filled with all sorts of people, leading to much misunderstanding from the outside. However, Shi Su always holds respect for her work and this industry. Two years ago, when I first saw Shi Su at a certain film training base, she was practicing swordplay alone in a dimly lit corner with a wooden sword, showing the professional demeanor of a serious actress. Her attention to detail reflects her character, and over these two years, her capability has also been evident. She is precisely the lead actress I want for ’Shadow Kill,’ and there is no one else I would choose."

The media in the two rows below continued their rounds of questioning.

Taking a rare moment, Jing Jihan, seated at the center of the VIP section, didn’t leave early as he usually would in such tedious gatherings, but Lu Zhao whispered a few words in his ear, prompting Jing Jihan to stand up, accepting the suit jacket Lu Zhao handed him, and casually adjusted the collar and cuffs.

A capital member nearby couldn’t help but glance over, noticing the subtle silver cufflinks on Jing Jihan’s suit.

It was said that Mr. Jing has been using the same unremarkable cufflinks for the last two years regardless of the setting or attire. The cufflinks appeared worn from use, not quite matching his status, yet he has always kept them.

Seeing them today, it turned out to be true.

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