CHAPTER 135: CHAPTER 135: THE TRUTH

Having chosen the restaurant with Su Heng, the two of them sneaked into the private room like thieves, and Chi Xingtong only quietly breathed a sigh of relief once the door was closed.

It turns out being a celebrity is really not easy; even going out for a meal is as difficult as a pilgrimage.

"Are you always this tired?" Chi Xingtong asked after placing the order and returning the menu to the waiter. She looked at Su Heng once the waiter left.

Su Heng nodded, "Sort of! I’m used to it by now. Before participating in the competition, I wasn’t like this."

Chi Xingtong said, "When you become an A-list artist, you might not even manage like you do now. But... that’s nice too."

Su Heng smiled, his already delicate and jade-like face becoming even more captivating: "I haven’t thought about becoming an A-list artist. I just want to do what I love well and improve myself."

Chi Xingtong’s heart fluttered as if it held a fawn, beating nonstop.

Every time she saw Su Heng, she felt the same way as the first time they met.

Even though it was only the third meeting, she couldn’t control her feelings at all.

For the first time in her life.

"Well, I believe in you; you can definitely do it," Chi Xingtong thought for a moment and said, "Actually, I’m quite happy you asked me out. I thought we wouldn’t meet again."

After all, she knowingly deceived Su Heng before; Su Heng wouldn’t just let it slide, right?

Su Heng looked at Chi Xingtong’s bright face and said, "I have limited friends in City A, mostly work colleagues. I rarely have a free day and don’t want to deal with work partners. Plus... I think you’re great. At least you told me the truth, right? Just don’t do it again, especially since it’s in the past now, there’s no need to dwell on it."

Chi Xingtong nodded heavily, "Yes, let me treat you this time! Consider it an apology for making you wait so long."

Su Heng chuckled, "Alright."

This date was more relaxed than Chi Xingtong had imagined. It lacked the first time’s tension and the second time’s awkwardness; they finally talked like friends about many things.

They didn’t realize that their interests were astonishingly similar until they talked.

Chi Xingtong’s heart fluttered under Su Heng’s gaze, and she blurted out, "If we were together, we would probably match well."

Su Heng paused, then smiled and said, "Yeah!"

——Yeah!

Just two simple words made Chi Xingtong feel as if she was falling.

"So... what kind of girlfriend do you want? Have you thought about it?"

Su Heng elegantly cut the steak on his plate: "I haven’t really thought about it, but I like girls with beautiful eyes. Bright and shiny, like a fawn’s."

A sudden image of Gu Ningyue’s eyes flashed through Chi Xingtong’s mind; no wonder Su Heng gave his contact information to Gu Ningyue before.

Thinking of this, the previous fluttering didn’t feel so strong anymore.

"Do you remember my friend?" Chi Xingtong mustered the courage to ask Su Heng, "She’s your type, right? Her eyes are exactly like you described."

Upon hearing Chi Xingtong mention Gu Ningyue, Su Heng was silent for a while before saying, "I remember answering a similar question. I just thought she met the company’s requirements, but as you said, her eyes are indeed beautiful."

So beautiful that he felt a bit moved the moment he saw them.

Having seen through love affairs for years, Chi Xingtong couldn’t help but feel a bit disappointed hearing Su Heng’s implied meaning: "Too bad she has a boyfriend."

This "too bad," wasn’t clear who it was directed at.

Su Heng nodded, "I know, you don’t have to lie to me, I won’t do anything to her."

"——After all, Master Ling is not someone I can mess with at the moment."

Chi Xingtong felt awkward, as expected, he knew it all.

"They’re going to have a wedding soon, she’s been helping me all along, not wanting Ling Tianyou to misunderstand, so she didn’t use her real name." Chi Xingtong took a sip of red wine, "Sorry about all this."

Su Heng lifted his glass, "No worries, I understand."

It was just unexpected that the person he liked was actually Ling Tianyou’s woman.

The world really is small!

Chi Xingtong wasn’t able to suppress her sudden curiosity despite herself: "So, did you get attracted to Gu Ningyue at first?"

Is Gu Ningyue really lucky or not? To be favored by talented men like Ling Tianyou and Su Heng.

Su Heng didn’t speak, and after a long time, he finally looked up at Chi Xingtong and said coolly, "Miss Chi, I don’t like others inquiring about my emotional matters. Didn’t you realize that?"

All of his gentleness disappeared, as if someone had touched the most unapproachable part of him.

Chi Xingtong didn’t expect Su Heng to change his expression so suddenly, and stopped her curiosity, "Sorry, I meant no offense."

Su Heng shook his head, "It’s okay, it won’t happen again; it’s my fault for not stating it clearly."

For the rest of the time, it was fortunate that Su Heng wasn’t petty, and the atmosphere soon eased.

They laughed and chatted as they finished their meal, and Su Heng checked his watch, "It’s getting late, I’ll take you home!"

Though somewhat reluctant, Chi Xingtong knew it was time to end: "Alright!"

Driving all the way to Chi Xingtong’s house, as they approached the villa, Chi Xingtong hurriedly said, "Just stop here! I’ll walk myself."

Su Heng was a bit worried, "But it looks like the streetlight ahead is broken."

Chi Xingtong quickly shook her head, "It’s fine, it’s all acquaintances around here, nothing will happen. Just stop here!"

Seeing Chi Xingtong’s anxious look, Su Heng curiously stopped the car by the road, "What are you afraid of?"

Chi Xingtong was taken aback, then closed the car door at random, "Nothing! I’m not afraid."

Su Heng could hardly believe it and asked directly, "Really?"

Looking at Chi Xingtong’s demeanor, it didn’t seem like she wasn’t afraid.

Chi Xingtong recalled what Su Heng said previously and, for some reason, did not hide it but told directly, "My parents don’t like me having any connections with people in the entertainment industry, so... you understand. Sorry!"

Ultimately, such things are bound to be discovered sooner or later.

Better to tell Su Heng myself than for him to find out himself.

Hearing this, Su Heng just nodded slightly, "I see, then you better hurry home!"

His voice was devoid of emotions, seeming neither surprised nor concerned with Chi Xingtong’s words.

"Alright." Chi Xingtong waved, "Goodbye!"

Su Heng smiled faintly, "Goodbye."