Returning from the hotel, Chen Xing had nothing to do tonight. He hadn't had dinner yet. Chen Xing thought of Zhang Xin and hesitated for a while. Chen Xing was also thinking about whether to call Zhang Xin. He had always rejected her without hesitation, and he felt that it was natural for him to reject her. If he called her now, Chen Xing felt that he couldn't bring himself to do it.
A male chauvinist mentality was unacceptable. Chen Xing thought about it for a while and then chuckled. A man's ability shouldn't be reflected in his narrow-mindedness and chauvinism towards women. A truly capable man should be magnanimous and tolerant.
He raised his hand and dialed a number. To Chen Xing's surprise, Zhang Xin picked up the phone almost immediately, as if she had been waiting by the phone. Her voice was full of surprise. Chen Xing?
It's me. I haven't had dinner yet. Are you free? Do you want to have dinner together? When Chen Xing heard Zhang Xin's pleasantly surprised voice, he felt even more sorry in his heart.
Yes, I'm free. Where are you now? I'll go and find you. Zhang Xin agreed quickly.
Let's find a safe place. I don't want paparazzi to take pictures of us while we're having dinner. Chen Xing smiled. He immediately thought of Zhang Xin's identity. Every time she appeared, there would be paparazzi following her.
I … I'm not familiar with Nanzhou. Hearing this, Zhang Xin smiled bitterly. She knew Chen Xing's concerns. He was a government official, and it was normal that he didn't want to be photographed having dinner with a female star in the entertainment circle. Moreover, if I went out, the reporters outside the hotel would definitely come.
Well, let's talk about it another day. Chen Xing shook his head helplessly. He did not want anyone to secretly take pictures of them. It seemed that it was not easy to ask them out for a meal. Celebrities in the entertainment industry looked glamorous on the surface, but in fact, there was nothing to be envious of. They lived under the spotlight and had no privacy at all. Chen Xing felt that if it were him, he would definitely not choose that kind of life. However, in this day and age, there were countless people who wanted to be famous. Even if they gained fame and fortune, they might lose more.
Chen Xing, why don't you come to my hotel room? As long as I don't go out, the reporters won't be able to take pictures. I'll ask the hotel staff to send the food in. Hearing that Chen Xing said next time, Zhang Xin became anxious. It was rare for Chen Xing to call her to have dinner. She didn't want to lose such an opportunity.
Going to your room? That's not a good idea. Chen Xing hesitated for a moment.
No, I'll ask my brother to join us. It's okay for the three of us to have dinner in the room. Well, that's all. Chen Xing, I'll wait for you. Zhang Xin couldn't wait to hang up the phone. At this moment, what Chen Xing did not see was that Zhang Xin's face was a little red. Perhaps Chen Xing thought that a woman like Zhang Xin, who could perform in front of the camera, would not blush, but Zhang Xin was indeed blushing at this moment. Not only did she blush, but Zhang Xin also found that her heart was beating very fast. She had forgotten how long it had been since her heart last beat. Even when they needed some ambiguous kissing scenes in a movie, Zhang Xin had never been nervous. She was a dedicated actress and had a clear distinction between work and life. Although there were some nudity in some big scenes in the movie, it was her job. She received a huge sum of money from others, so she had to act conscientiously. This was the professional ethics of an actress.
However, when it came to Chen Xing, Zhang Xin's feelings were very complicated. She didn't know how she felt, but at this moment, her face was indeed blushing and her heart was beating fast.
Taking a deep breath, Zhang Xin put her hand on her chest, trying to calm her nervous heartbeat. After a long time, Zhang Xin jumped up from the chair and walked to the mirror. Looking at her makeup in the mirror, Zhang Xin let out a sigh of relief. She knew that Chen Xing did not like women with heavy makeup. Fortunately, her skin was very good, so she usually wore light makeup. However, soon, Zhang Xin wrinkled her delicate little nose. She felt that her clothes were not beautiful enough. Therefore, she began to rummage through the suitcase and try on clothes. Zhang Xin did not forget to call her brother in and pour out all the clothes in the suitcase. She asked him to look at them from a man's point of view.
Chen Xing did not know that Zhang Xin was struggling over a set of clothes. Zhang Xin's last words dispelled his concerns. If Zhang Xin's brother was also present, it would indeed be fine for the three of them to eat in the room. Undoubtedly, Zhang Xin's words also made him feel relieved.
He asked the driver to drive to the hotel where Zhang Xin was staying. After arriving at the hotel, Chen Xing consciously observed that there were still some reporters around the hotel. Chen Xing shook his head. These reporters were annoying, but on the other hand, they were very professional.
Zhang Xin lived in the presidential suite on the fifteenth floor. Chen Xing went straight up. Zhang Xin had already sent the room number to her.
At this moment, Zhang Xin finally tried on the last set of clothes. After Zhang Feng rolled his eyes and said that Chen Xing would be here soon, Zhang Xin finally gave up trying on the clothes.
"Little sister, I said that you look good in any clothes. Just wear any set. Why waste time like this?" Zhang Feng saw that his sister was wearing a black gauze dress. The upper part of her body was hollowed out from the shoulders to a small part of her lower body. Even he could not help swallowing his saliva. If the person in front of him was not his biological sister and he had been with her for more than 20 years, he really could not have any evil thoughts. If it were not for the fact that the person in front of him was his biological sister, he could not help but think that if it were another woman standing in front of him, he would have directly pounced on her.
It was rare for him to take the initiative to have dinner together. Of course, I have to take it seriously. Zhang Xin's expression was joyful.
Let's see if you really like him. Zhang Feng pursed his lips.
Like him? Zhang Xin was stunned. She couldn't figure out what she was thinking. After a while, Zhang Xin sighed and stopped thinking about it.
I think you better not have any ideas about that Chen Xing and don't waste time. Isn't it just a mayor? What's so great about him? We are too lazy to care about him. You should think about that Ye Chengfeng. He is single now and is infatuated with you. His family is also rich. If you really get together with him, you can marry into a rich family in the future. You can't work hard all your life. Don't all female stars hope to marry into a rich family? Now that you have this opportunity, you should cherish it. Zhang Feng persuaded his sister.
"Alright, let's not talk about this. I know my own business." Zhang Xin waved her hand.
As the two were talking, there was a knock on the door. The brother and sister looked at each other. Maybe it was him. Zhang Xin's expression was excited.
"I'll go open the door." Zhang Feng also jumped up and hurried to open the door.
When the door was opened, Chen Xing was standing outside. Zhang Feng was just mocking Chen Xing, but now he was smiling more flatteringly than anyone else. "Mayor Chen, you're here. Please come in."
Chen Xing nodded and glanced at Zhang Feng. "Zhang Feng, we haven't seen each other for a long time."
"Yes, we haven't seen each other for a long time. I didn't expect Mayor Chen to still remember me. I'm really … really honored." Zhang Feng beamed with joy. He didn't expect Chen Xing to still remember his name. He suddenly felt a sense of accomplishment. Who was Chen Xing? He was the mayor of a big city. How could he remember his name? Zhang Feng was so happy that he forgot what he had said just now.
When Chen Xing saw Zhang Xin, he also nodded. He didn't show it on his face, but he was amazed in his heart. "This woman is getting more and more beautiful."
"Brother, ask the hotel to send the food in. Mayor Chen is still hungry." Zhang Xin turned to her brother.
"Alright, I'll go now." Zhang Feng said with a smile. He turned around and was about to leave, wanting to give the two of them some space. Unexpectedly, Chen Xing called out to him.
"It's more convenient to make a call in the room. I don't have to go out." Chen Xing said.
Zhang Feng was a little surprised, but soon he smiled and agreed. He thought it was better that he didn't have to leave.
After calling the hotel staff to send the food, the three of them sat around the table.
The presidential suite of the hotel was very spacious.
When the three of them just sat down, the atmosphere was a little quiet. Zhang Xin smiled and said, "Mayor Chen, why didn't you go to the dinner party tonight?"
"He suddenly had something to do and canceled it." Chen Xing smiled lightly.
"Oh." Zhang Xin nodded slightly.
Before they met, Zhang Xin was looking forward to it. Now that they were sitting together, she couldn't bring herself to say anything. Zhang Xin glanced at her brother. If her brother wasn't around, and it was just her and Chen Xing, how good would that be? Some words might be easier to say. However, thinking that Chen Xing was willing to take the initiative to call her, this was already something worth being surprised about. She shouldn't have too high of an expectation. In the future, she would just take one step at a time.
"Your concert is in five days?" Chen Xing asked.
"Yes, it's Sunday night." Zhang Xin looked at Chen Xing hopefully. "Do you have time to come?"
"I'll see."
When the food was served, Zhang Feng went to the door to receive it in person and didn't let the waiter in.
Chen Xing didn't have dinner, so he was really hungry. He didn't hesitate to pick up the chopsticks and started to eat.
"Mayor Chen, do you want some wine? Let me propose a toast to you." Zhang Feng smiled flatteringly at the side.
"Have some drinks, but don't open the wine." Chen Xing waved his hand.
"Okay." Zhang Feng poured a drink for Chen Xing attentively, just like a waiter. However, the person he served was Chen Xing, so Zhang Feng didn't feel unhappy at this moment.
"Now he won't gamble anymore." Chen Xing glanced at Zhang Feng.
"No, no, I don't dare to gamble anymore." Zhang Feng smiled embarrassedly. He still remembered clearly that he was taught a lesson by Chen Xing.
They chatted while eating, and the atmosphere gradually became natural. Zhang Xin suddenly felt that such an atmosphere was quite good. At least she and Chen Xing seemed to be more natural. After this, Zhang Xin believed that the relationship between them would gradually improve, and at least Chen Xing wouldn't be as cold as before.
"Mayor Chen, is there enough food?" "How about asking the waiter to send some dishes over?" Zhang Xin saw that Chen Xing seemed to be really hungry and ate a lot, so she couldn't help but ask.
"No, you two didn't eat much. I'm the only one eating. I'm not a glutton." Chen Xing shook his head with a smile.
As they were talking, someone knocked on the door again. Zhang Feng looked at the door strangely and muttered, "I told others not to disturb if there is nothing important. Who comes at this time?"
Zhang Feng just told his sister's entourage not to come over. Now that someone knocked on the door, Zhang Feng sat still, hoping that the person outside the door would be sensible and stop knocking.
Zhang Feng didn't want to open the door, but the knocking outside the door became more and more vigorous. Chen Xing couldn't help but look at Zhang Xin and his sister in confusion.
"Brother, hurry up and open the door." Zhang Xin urged.
"I'll go and have a look." Zhang Feng nodded, cursing in his heart, "Which bastard came at this time?"
When the door opened, when Zhang Feng saw the person outside the door, he was stunned for a moment, then squeezed a smile on his face. "Young Master Ye, it's you."
The person who came was Ye Chengfeng, whom Zhang Feng had been talking about with his sister just a moment ago. Upon seeing Ye Chengfeng, Zhang Feng stood rooted to the spot. There was no point in rushing him out, so he should invite him in. Chen Xing was around, and if there was an outsider, Chen Xing would probably be unhappy.
"Zhang Feng, what's wrong? Do you want me to stand at the door?" Ye Chengfeng looked at Zhang Feng with a smile and glanced inside. Because of the layout of the room, he couldn't see Chen Xing inside.
"Young Master Ye, my sister is eating and chatting with her friends. Why don't you come over later?" Zhang Feng hesitated for a moment and said.
"Oh, what friends? Xiao Xin's friends are also my friends. I want to see them even more." Ye Chengfeng said, ignoring Zhang Feng's reaction. He pushed him away and walked straight in.
"Young Master Ye, you … you …" Zhang Feng followed behind, a trace of helplessness flashing in his eyes. This Ye guy was good at everything, except that he was a little too arrogant and condescending. However, considering that he was from a wealthy family, Zhang Feng couldn't say anything and felt that it was only natural. After all, the Ye family was the wealthiest family in Ping Nan Province. In the country's wealthiest list, the Ye family was also in the top 100. Being from such a wealthy family, it was normal for Ye Chengfeng to be a little arrogant.
When Ye Chengfeng walked in and saw Zhang Xin sitting with a man, his face immediately turned ugly and a trace of malice flashed in his eyes. Although he quickly concealed it and revealed a smile, Chen Xing who had been watching Ye Chengfeng walk in still noticed the subtle changes in Ye Chengfeng.
"Xiao Xin, who are you eating with? Look at you smiling so happily." Ye Chengfeng walked to Zhang Xin's side. Without being invited, he had already sat down on Zhang Feng's seat, next to Zhang Xin.
"I'm eating with a friend." Zhang Xin's face turned ugly and he gave Chen Xing a helpless smile.
"Who is this?" At this moment, Ye Chengfeng seemed to notice Chen Xing and raised his head slightly.
"A friend of mine."
Looking at Chen Xing and Ye Chengfeng, Zhang Feng smiled bitterly. He couldn't afford to offend these two people, but they happened to meet each other. No matter whether Chen Xing had other feelings for his sister or not, Ye Chengfeng, who looked natural and unrestrained, would obviously be hostile to Chen Xing when he saw Chen Xing here. Zhang Feng didn't need to worry about Chen Xing, but he was worried that Ye Chengfeng would offend Chen Xing. It was not that he was thinking about Ye Chengfeng, but he didn't want to bring unnecessary trouble to Chen Xing. With Chen Xing's status, he would not be afraid of Ye Chengfeng, but he didn't want to cause unnecessary trouble.
"Childe Ye, my brother and I are entertaining our friends. It's not good for you to rush in, right? Why don't you come after we send our friends away? " Zhang Xin looked at Ye Chengfeng. She was trying her best to be considerate of Chen Xing. She didn't want Ye Chengfeng to misunderstand in case he said something that would make Chen Xing unhappy.
"Xin, what you said is wrong. I just said that your friends are my friends, and I should accompany them." Ye Chengfeng smiled gently, took out a business card and handed it to Chen Xing. "Ye Chengfeng, General Manager of Pingdu Group."
"Nice to meet you." Chen Xing nodded, took the business card, and put it on the table casually.
Looking at Ye Chengfeng, Zhang Xin felt for the first time that Ye Chengfeng, who was a good person except for being a little arrogant, was really like a clown at this moment. Was he showing off to Chen Xing? No matter how rich he was, money was not as good as power. Perhaps as the richest family in the province, the Ye family had rich resources in Pingnan. They didn't even need to care too much about the mayor's reputation. However, this was Nanzhou. The Ye family could be arrogant in Pingnan, but what about outside of Pingnan?
"Friend, shouldn't you introduce yourself?" Ye Chengfeng was a little angry. He had taken the initiative to give the other party his business card. He wanted to see the other party's fear and trepidation. However, not only did Chen Xing not say anything, but he also didn't care at all. Since when did he, Childe Ye, lose face like this?
"I don't have a business card." Chen Xing shrugged. Because of Ye Chengfeng's arrival, Chen Xing was ready to leave.
"Zhang Xin, I'm full, so I'll leave first." Chen Xing greeted Zhang Xin and stood up.
"Chen … won't you stay for a while?" Zhang Xin was obviously a little reluctant.
"No, I'll leave first."
"Alright."
When Zhang Xin saw Ye Chengfeng, he didn't ask him to stay. He walked Chen Xing to the door.
Little Xin, who is this friend of yours? He's too rude. Such a person without manners, you …
Young Master Ye, what is my friend like? I think it's not very polite of you to casually evaluate others like this. Zhang Xin interrupted the other party's words and said bluntly.
Xiao Xin, you … Ye Chengfeng was stunned. He did not expect that Zhang Xin would say such things about him because of an outsider. In his eyes, Zhang Xin was his woman, and Chen Xing was an outsider.
Zhang Xin didn't want to talk to him anymore, so he turned around and walked back into the house. Ye Chengfeng stood where he was, looking at the direction in which Chen Xing had left. His face was gloomy. How dare he steal a woman from him, Ye Chengfeng?
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