Magnate Tycoon: How Did Simply Enjoying Life Make Me a Male God?-Chapter 613 - 421: Relaxation (Part 2)

She lifted the corners of her lips into a sweet smile and said with a cheerful tone, "Brother Jing, it's me, Xiaoxiu. Maybe we haven't seen each other for a long time, and I've changed so much."

Li Jing finally came to his senses, and a smile also appeared on his lips. He nodded slightly and said, "Indeed, you've changed a lot."

Saying this, he stepped aside and made way, "Well, let's go inside."

Yang Xiaoxiu nodded obediently, bent down, and gently placed the specially prepared gift box by the door, her movements graceful and natural.

She reached down to take off her high heels, revealing her slender feet wrapped in flesh-colored stockings, and followed Li Jing inside with her shoes in hand, a faint scent of perfume trailing behind her.

Once inside the room, Yang Xiaoxiu tiptoed softly, stood quietly and obediently on one side with her hands hanging down and her back straight, not sitting down cautiously on the edge of the sofa until Li Jing gently invited her to sit.

Li Jing looked at her nervous demeanor, unable to help the smile on his lips, then got up to pour a cup of tea, and said warmly:

"Just act as if you're at your own home here. You don't need to be so restrained. You've been here quite a few times, right?"

Yang Xiaoxiu nodded seriously, her posture remaining straight to the point of stiffness, with her legs tightly together, like a good student earnestly listening to a lecture, and responded softly:

"Yes, I've been here a few times. But every time I come, it feels a bit different."

Li Jing asked with interest, "What's different?"

Yang Xiaoxiu's eyebrows curved as she showed a sweet smile, "The mood is different. Every time I see Brother Jing, I have a different mindset. Maybe I feel I've changed a lot and noticed that Brother Jing has changed quite a bit too."

Li Jing chuckled softly upon hearing this, "Have I changed a lot?"

He added, "When it comes to change, you should take the cake." Saying this, he handed over a washed apple and peeled a ripe banana for himself.

While eating, Li Jing asked with concern, "How have you been lately? Your fame has been increasing day by day. Several times while walking on the street, I've seen your face on prominent billboards."

As recent life was mentioned, Yang Xiaoxiu's previously reserved nature became gradually ignited, her eyes sparkling, and her tone turned enthusiastic:

"In this past month or so, because of the rapid rise in popularity and the positive response from my appearances in variety shows, I've had endless offers for collaboration coming my way.

During this period, I've participated in several shows and appeared as a guest on several popular variety shows, with each feedback being exceptionally good."

Hearing this, Li Jing maintained a gentle smile, patiently listening while occasionally nodding in response.

As Yang Xiaoxiu saw the attentive listening of her counterpart, her mood became more and more cheerful, and she completely opened up her speech.

In just a little over a month, as a hot rising star, Yang Xiaoxiu's career map in the entertainment industry was constantly expanding.

Initially, she joined the lifestyle variety show "Full of Energy Day," quickly winning fans with her youthful vitality and indomitable spirit.

In the program, when challenged with a rock climbing project, she gritted her teeth, using both hands and feet, and persisted even when her palms were chafed red, ultimately outperforming many seniors to seize first place—these exciting scenes were crazily reposted by netizens, with related topic readings surpassing fifty million in just a few hours.

In the competitive variety show "Superstar Challenge," she skillfully solved numerous game tricks with her sharp reaction and quirky answers, earning the affectionate title of "the brainy one" from the audience.

Meanwhile, in the cultural heritage variety show "Cross-Boundary New Experience," she showcased a strong learning ability, starting from scratch to learn traditional crafts, immersing herself in the intangible cultural heritage experience. Her earnest and focused demeanor turned many viewers into fans.

With her continuous rise in exposure, her social media follower count saw explosive growth, and her commercial value rose accordingly, making her one of the most attention-grabbing rising stars of the moment.

Li Jing listened quietly, sometimes showing an appreciative smile, sometimes posing a few questions to delve deeper into the conversation, much like a gentle and considerate older brother, quietly listening as his younger sister shared her growth and achievements during this time.

As the conversation progressed, Yang Xiaoxiu's initial unease and tension gradually dissipated. She unconsciously began gesticulating with both hands, her smile on her face becoming more radiant and dazzling.

Watching the vibrant girl before him, Li Jing also found himself infected by her emotions, genuinely breaking into a broad smile with her, discussing future development directions together.

Their conversation flowed on like a gentle stream, with most of the time being Yang Xiaoxiu animatedly narrating and Li Jing quietly serving as her most patient listener.

It seemed that Yang Xiaoxiu hadn't had such an unreserved opportunity to speak her mind for a long time, and her words poured out like a flood, each one filled with irrepressible excitement.

In front of Li Jing, she shed the exquisite mask often worn in the entertainment industry and reverted to the innocent and naive girl.

As the benefactor who changed her fate, Li Jing was the person Yang Xiaoxiu trusted the most in the complicated entertainment industry.

In front of Li Jing, she didn't have to worry about saying something wrong and offending the capital side. She didn't have to maintain a perfect image every moment, nor did she have to be anxiously defensive about wardrobe malfunctions or baseless second-guessing of the other person's thoughts.

Ever since stepping into the entertainment world, Yang Xiaoxiu's nerves had been like tightly strung bows, constantly enduring high-intensity pressure. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

But as long as she was by Li Jing's side, she could let down all her defenses and express the truest side of her heart without any reservation.

This complete trust and feeling of reassurance, like a harbor, allowed her to experience unprecedented contentment and happiness.

Li Jing gazed at the increasingly radiant and bright-smiling girl before him, his eyes full of gentle amusement.

He still remembered when they first met, Yang Xiaoxiu was just a little-known sophomore in the "Mortal" film crew.

In just over half a year, the once immature girl had transformed into a sought-after star.

But at the end of the day, she was still just a 20-year-old girl who hadn't graduated yet.

In the fiercely competitive and ever-changing entertainment industry, a 20-year-old girl carrying such enormous pressure, the exhaustion and hardship are imaginable.

However, Yang Xiaoxiu was more aware than anyone that these hard-won opportunities were gifts from fate, so she made every effort to tap into her potential, prompting managers accustomed to seeing artists work hard to give her a thumbs-up for her extraordinary efforts.

Only she herself knew how many difficulties lay behind her persistence along the way.

Exactly because of this, whenever she came to Li Jing's side, Yang Xiaoxiu could completely relax and catch her breath.

Li Jing understood her struggles as well. He listened quietly and responded appropriately, only to give her a space for free expression and allow those emotions repressed in her heart to be released.

Unknowingly, the distance between them quietly closed, and they sat side by side.

Yang Xiaoxiu, without any hesitation, grabbed Li Jing's hand, occasionally gesturing excitedly, occasionally laughing heartily.

This scene was like a pair of sweet lovers in love, intimate and seamless, and also like a younger sister reporting her achievements to her older brother after returning home, pure and natural, filled with touching warmth and happiness.

They chatted happily, and before they knew it, it was noon.

Li Jing originally planned to go out to a restaurant, but Yang Xiaoxiu insisted on cooking him a meal herself.

Seeing this starlet, with her exquisite makeup and the brilliant aura surrounding her, holding a spatula in the kitchen, gave Li Jing a slight sense of absurd unreality.

Though he had known Yang Xiaoxiu since her days as an ordinary person and had supported her rise, Xiaoxiu had already undergone a total transformation.

Success definitely nourishes a person. The once immature and ordinary girl had honed the unique qualities of a top star. Every move exuded maturity and elegance, and even an unintentional glance or slight smile could stir up ripples of amazement in Li Jing's heart.

It's easy to imagine that during this time, Yang Xiaoxiu must have undergone rigorous training in physical posture and etiquette, refining her overall qualities and temperament to such a distinct degree.