Gorgeous Female Tenants

Chapter 236 Always Acting

Gu Xinyan’s pale face, due to excitement, had a hint of blush, making her even more delicate and charming.

She tightly held onto Xu Xiangbei’s warm big hand. Whenever she felt uneasy, having Xu Xiangbei by her side made her feel at ease.

She said a bit regretfully, "I was too nervous, I messed up the lines. I’ve memorized them so many times, but I was still nervous. Brother Xu, do you think I’m not suited for acting?"

"It’s perfectly normal to be nervous, especially since it’s your first time acting in front of strangers. It would be odd if you weren’t nervous. I heard from Ouyang Jiahui that your performance was quite good. I think you can succeed."

Hearing Xu Xiangbei’s reassurance, Gu Xinyan’s expression brightened significantly, and she finally let go of Xu Xiangbei’s warm hand.

Liu Yuxing also came over, with a refined smile: "Miss Gu, you tied for first place in this audition with a Miss Wenwen. The results can’t be announced yet; only after Director Feng discusses with the crew can we get the final conclusion. Don’t worry, I’ll vote for you, trust me."

Gu Xinyan believed him, showing a grateful smile: "Thank you, Brother Liu."

If it weren’t for contact with President Huang, Xu Xiangbei might have almost believed Liu Yuxing’s words. No wonder he’s a rising star in the movie industry; his acting is top-notch, and everything he says and does looks flawless and convincing.

Xu Xiangbei knew the audition results hadn’t been finalized because President Huang hadn’t decided, not because Director Feng and the crew needed to discuss it. Liu Yuxing couldn’t help at all.

Xu Xiangbei finally understood why he didn’t have a good impression of Liu Yuxing. It always felt like he was acting, his demeanor and speech were contrived, and Xu Xiangbei didn’t trust him.

Perhaps after being a celebrity for so long, his thinking became muddled, not knowing whether he was living or acting, forgetting his real self, and everything turned into acting.

Ouyang Jiahui chatted with Dongfang Bai for a while, then drove Xu Xiangbei and Gu Xinyan back to the apartment. At noon, Xu Xiangbei received a call from Liu Ningyan.

"Brother Xu, we’ve arrived at Earth Sea, staying at a hotel near Thunderbird Company. We’ll meet at Thunderbird Company’s entrance at three in the afternoon."

It was Xu Xiangbei’s first time in Earth Sea City, and he didn’t know Thunderbird Company’s address, so he yelled to Ouyang Jiahui: "Big niece, do you know where a place called Thunderbird Company is?"

"Of course I know, I’ve even interviewed an E-sports girl at their company. Are you going there?"

"I need to go for a personal matter, can you give me a ride?"

Ouyang Jiahui shrugged helplessly: "SORRY, first of all, you called me big niece and are taking advantage of me, so I don’t want to give you a ride. Secondly, I really don’t have time, I’ve got an appointment with a football team director in an hour to discuss this year’s jersey design trends. You should take a cab, it’s only about 50 bucks to get to Thunderbird Company from here. Want me to cover the fare for you?"

"No need, I’ll book a ride myself."

A graceful beauty, in a single-strap green chiffon dress, exposing half of her white smooth shoulder, with her hair in a high vintage bun, adorned with a jade hairpin swaying in the wind.

A pair of crystal high heels made her small feet look as exquisite as jade sculptures, her toes painted in bright red nail polish, exuding a charm amidst clarity.

The beauty was waiting for a taxi, and when she turned her head, Xu Xiangbei couldn’t help but smile as he approached. He hadn’t recognized her at first because of her different outfit—it was actually Xiao Lin.

Yesterday, Xiao Lin wore an ordinary t-shirt, without much makeup. Today, however, her green one-shoulder dress suited her perfectly, highlighting her tall and graceful figure.

No wonder she’s a professional model; whatever she wears, she exudes a unique charm. Her outfit today was reminiscent of an elegant lady from the 1930s in Earth Sea’s old glamorous era.

"Hey beauty, waiting for a ride? Where are you going?"

Seeing Xu Xiangbei, Xiao Lin faintly smiled, her smile enchanting yet tender: "Dr. Xu, are you also waiting for a ride?"

Smelling the faint Chanel perfume Xiao Lin exuded, Xu Xiangbei felt a bit excited: "Yeah, my ride will be here soon, why don’t we go together? I’ll ask the driver to drop you off first."

"No need, my ride is here."

A black Range Rover SUV drove up gently, stopping in front of Xiao Lin. The window rolled down, revealing a driver wearing sunglasses who respectfully said, "Miss Xiao, please get in."

Xiao Lin got in the car, lifting her green chiffon dress to prevent it from getting wrinkled, her long white legs crossing elegantly.

From outside the door, Xu Xiangbei watched the scene, his hormones surging.

Seeing Xu Xiangbei looking at her eagerly from outside, Xiao Lin smiled: "Why don’t I ask the driver to drop you off first?"

Just then, Xu Xiangbei’s phone chimed with a message. The ride-hailing driver complained about the traffic, saying it would take at least another twenty minutes to arrive, and asked if he wanted to cancel the service.

Not wanting to wait another twenty minutes, Xu Xiangbei, as Xiao Lin was about to close the door, held it open with a cheeky grin: "Beauty, I need to go to Huaihai Road, Thunderbird Company. Is it on your way?"

Xiao Lin shifted inside, making room near the door, her smile elegant and graceful: "Hop in, it’s on the way."

Xu Xiangbei jumped in without hesitation. The continuous fragrance made him slightly dizzy, unsure whether it was car sickness or he was smitten by Xiao Lin.

He felt the atmosphere in the car was a bit heavy, so he initiated a conversation: "Where are you headed? With your look, it seems like you’re going to a modeling contest?"

"Didn’t you say you were going to Thunderbird Company? Coincidentally, I’m heading there too. But not for a modeling contest. They have a new game and want me to be the spokesperson."

Hearing "new game", Xu Xiangbei got curious. Representing a game—could it be my "Ancient Moon Red Dust"? He asked curiously: "Really such a coincidence? We must have fate. What game are you endorsing, Miss Xiao?"

Hearing Xu Xiangbei mention their fate, a touch of elegant redness appeared on Xiao Lin’s face: "I don’t know yet, but looking at my outfit today, you can probably guess the theme."

Observing Xiao Lin’s coiled hair and charming jade hairpin, Xu Xiangbei seemed to understand somewhat.

He laughed heartily: "You look like an ancient Oriental beauty, ethereal yet glamorous. Could it be an ancient romance or martial arts themed game?"

"You’re smart, you guessed it right at once. When I ran into Ouyang Jiahui earlier, she couldn’t guess it no matter how many times she tried."

"She’s just a silly girl, almost no IQ."

Teasing Ouyang Jiahui, they both laughed together, Xiao Lin’s laughter enhancing her beauty. Her slender white fingers covering her red lips, her smile not showing teeth, giving the impression of a more beautiful flower in mist.