The backstage is a very large lounge, where actors are getting ready and staff are busy moving around.
"Brother Ling Xiao, have you been very busy recently? I saw that you took on a new drama."
Ling Xiao seemed to have not changed at all, with a polite and gentle smile on his face. His already handsome appearance became even more attractive because of his humble temperament.
"It's been quite busy lately."
Meng Qingqing suppressed her inner unhappiness. She didn't expect Ling Xiao to be the same as before. He was unwilling to talk to her even a word except about improving his acting skills.
He looks gentle, but underneath his gentleness he is actually like an icy cold iceberg that cannot be melted easily and keeps people at a distance.
"Brother Ling Xiao, I recently took on a costume drama in which I play a concubine. I have never played such a role before, and I have no way to find inspiration from real life. It is difficult for me to feel involved..."
Meng Qingqing bit her lip, her face full of confusion and dejection.
Ling Xiao listened carefully and said, "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Many characters are characters we have never experienced personally. I have encountered similar difficulties before. If it is an adaptation, you might as well read the original work more and analyze the character in depth. If you have time..."
Meng Qingqing tilted her head up to listen to Ling Xiao's speech. She seemed to be listening carefully, but in fact her eyes were only on his face and she couldn't move her gaze away. She couldn't think of anything else in her mind.
"Do you understand what I'm saying?"
Meng Qingqing came back to her senses and smiled softly: "Brother Lingxiao's explanation was very specific. It really solved the problem that has been bothering me for a long time. Although I am not smart, after listening to Brother Lingxiao's words, I suddenly understood."
She tried to bring up other topics that would bring the two closer together: "I heard from my mom that Brother Ling Xiao, you used to visit our house often, but now you don't appear often."
In fact, she hasn't seen Ling Xiao since she returned to the Meng family.
"Since I started filming, I have less free time to myself. But I used to be a frequent visitor to your house, especially when I was little. At that time, Xiaoyao was chubby and very cute, just like a fairy figure that only appears in New Year pictures. She was quite naughty when she was young, and was the king of children in our area..."
His face was focused and his voice was a little softer.
"Really? Sister was so interesting when she was little?"
Meng Qingqing could hardly control her expression. She just casually mentioned the Meng family. Unexpectedly, Ling Xiao would think of Meng Yao. When he talked about Meng Yao, he was even more eloquent, more interested than when he talked about acting...
Jiang Hongmin once showed Meng Qingqing a photo of Meng Yao when she was a child. She had short arms and legs, her limbs were very sturdy, and her face was full of fierceness. She was not as cute as Ling Xiao said...
Ling Xiao smiled and said, "She was very cute when she was little, and now she's grown up..."
When it comes to Meng Yao, Meng Qingqing always thinks of some unpleasant things, and she doesn't want to continue this topic.
Meng Qingqing picked up the fruit tea beside the table and handed it to Ling Xiao: "Brother Ling Xiao, drink some water. You have worked hard."
Ling Xiao refused: "Thank you, but no, I'm not thirsty now, you can keep it for yourself."
Meng Qingqing's face froze, but she didn't give up: "Just consider this as my thank you gift to Brother Ling Xiao. After all, I didn't bring anything else with me. I specially selected this fruit tea. It doesn't have too many calories, so you can drink it without worry."
"You are too polite. It's just two words. Keep it for yourself."
The smile on Ling Xiao's face didn't change much, and he still looked gentle.
"Brother Ling Xiao, just accept it."
Ling Xiao frowned slightly, but only for a moment: "Thank you then."
Meng Qingqing was extremely embarrassed and hurriedly took out a tissue from her bag: "I'm sorry, Brother Ling Xiao, it's all my fault. This fruit tea has been here for a while, it shouldn't have burned you, right? It's all my fault, it's all my fault..."
"It's okay." Ling Xiao's face showed no emotion.
Ling Xiao was about to take the tissue, but Meng Qingqing grabbed his wrist and started wiping it.
Ling Xiao frowned and took back his hand: "I can do it myself."
Meng Qingqing was stunned when she heard this, and then tears welled up in her eyes, but she didn't dare to move and just stood there in a daze.
Occasionally, one can hear discussions around:
"Meng Qingqing and Ling Xiao have a good relationship."
"Didn't you hear anything about their childhood? Maybe these two knew each other when they were children."
"But why does it feel like their atmosphere is not right? Is Ling Xiao angry?"
"Stop gossiping. If they have a good relationship, a little quarrel is nothing."
…
Meng Yao happened to overhear the voices of the people walking around talking. She didn't expect to see Meng Qingqing and Ling Xiao being so sweet as soon as she entered the room.
Just now Meng Qingqing had been holding Ling Xiao's hand. I didn't expect things between them to develop so quickly. Is the female lead Meng Qingqing about to win over the second male lead Ling Xiao
Meng Qingqing finally got her revenge!
Meng Yao felt very relieved.
Suddenly she noticed Ling Xiao's gaze looking at her. Meng Yao reacted quickly and slipped away by grabbing the door frame.
She still has her eye contact, how could she disturb the opportunity for the heroine and her admirer to be together? Being a light bulb is fine, but it would be bad if she destroyed their warm and harmonious atmosphere.
Everything is for the development of the plot.
Meng Yao ran for dozens of meters before stopping. She held her chest and breathed slightly. The original owner's physique was very different from that of her previous life.
"Sister-in-law... Sister Yao?"
Meng Yao ran into Rong Yiqing in the corridor. He was wearing formal clothes, which was unusual for him. He still looked young, but with a more mature feel.
"Ah, Yiqing." She put down her hand.
Rong Yiqing just turned the corner and unexpectedly saw Meng Yao running forward like a frantic ghost. Yes, a frantic ghost...
If Rong Yiqing hadn't recognized the other person as Meng Yao, he would have thought he had accidentally entered a horror movie.
Rong Yiqing saw that there was no one around, so he asked, "Sister-in-law, why did you run so fast just now? Did someone bully you?"
"Ah? I'm just running around. Aren't there going to be some mini-games on the stage later? I'm just practicing my agility."
Rong Yiqing couldn't help laughing: "Sister-in-law... is really far-sighted!"
He said as he gave a thumbs up.
(End of this chapter)