Rebirth: Professional Substitute

Chapter 35 - This is Not Over

After ZhouXiang made up his mind, he felt that he really had no way out. Either he never work in the entertainment circle ever again or go all in at this time. So even if he can't get popular, at least the film's pay this time would be enough for him to venture into other businesses.

At this crucial moment, it is really not the time to be reflecting on this fucking relationship. What he really should worry about is how to make a living going forth. He is completely carefree with no other family, if he can't even support himself, no one can help him.

When ZhouXiang came out of CaiWei's office, LanXiRong was waiting for him in the corridor. He was holding an icepack to his face. For a celebrity, his face is the most important weapon. YanMingXiu's fists concentrated solely on LanXiRong's face. It most certainly is intentional.

ZhouXiang and LanXiRong both calmed down a lot. They looked at each other for a long while. LanXiRong was the first to laugh aloud, "Xiang Ge, I've really never expected to get into a fight out of jealousy in my life; and over a man at that." His laughter must have aggravated the injuries on his face. It became a little distorted.

ZhouXiang walked over to check the injuries on his face and sighed, "Don't be so impulsive next time. You still have to trouble Wei Ge to help you settle the matter this time. Even though you're now in a good position, you're still a newcomer. You must not be slandered by negative news."

"I know, Xiang Ge. You still care so much about me." LanXiRong looked at him deeply.

Seeing LanXiRong's expression made ZhouXiang feel extremely awkward, "Go back and rest, I..." ZhouXiang couldn't think of what he should do for a moment. He really wanted to go home but he didn't know whether YanMingXiu had moved out.

LanXiRong uttered, "I heard a bit from Wei Ge. Right now you're living at his place? Sister-In law is about to give birth, it's not convenient for you to live with him. Come to my home."

ZhouXiang shook his head. If LanXiRong still considered him as a close friend, it's no big deal for him to go to his home for a few days. But now, with his and YangMingXiu's matters still a mess, he can't allow for any ambiguity between him and LanXiRong at this time. That would really complicate things.

LanXiRong looked at him genuinely, "Xiang Ge, I have no other meaning. You just can't stay at hotel every day. I used to also stay in your home all the time. I just want to repay you for all your kindness. You saw my home, it's big enough. There is place for you anywhere."

ZhouXiang sighed, "XiRong, thank you, but I really can't go to your place. I'm going to stay at Wei Ge's for the night and will go home tomorrow. YanMingXiu is such a proud and arrogant person, he must have moved out by now. I'll get myself ready to go to the film launching ceremony on Saturday."

LanXiRong is unrelenting, "At least have dinner with me. You've promised me a long time ago, can't you appease me once?"

ZhouXiang looked at LanXiRong's half-bruised face and his intensive hopeful eyes. Words of refusal that was on the tip of his tongue, he couldn't say it out. He merely muttered, "Okay, Xiang Ge will treat you to a meal today."

LanXiRong smiled happily.

ZhouXiang and LanXiRong drove to a membership-based restaurant opened by a renowned agent. People who come and go here are all celebrities from the entertainment industry. They don't have to worry about being disturbed and the ambiance is pleasant with delicious foods. There are many celebrities who come here every night.

After the two went in, they really saw a few acquaintances, but they were all 'acquaintances' of LanXiRong. These are people that ZhouXiang only knew of. They likely didn't give any second glances to peons (minor character) like ZhouXiang.