A heartbeat, a lifetime

Chapter 12: Like Love (2)
It turned out to be so!I was a little excited, and blurted out: "You have a lot of research on Indian religions, and it is unlikely that you will end up with a good and bright side."

Her expression was a little stunned, "You also know about my research on Indian religion?"

Isn't that obvious! The good and evil sides set in "Skyrim" are the gods of creation and destruction in Indian religion.

"Miss, are you..." she asked as she walked out with me.

"I'm just an ordinary movie fan. I'm very happy to discuss it with you!" I was even happier when I got her affirmation.

At the corner of the corridor, she stopped and asked, "So have you seen my movie from the year before last? "Heaven and Hell."

This movie is about how men and women who want to revenge each other get lost in hatred and finally gradually wake up, and the woman finally breaks away from the man's shackles.I don't like that story, it's too gloomy and foggy like it's never going to be sunny.

"Actually, in that movie, the man is the master." I recalled the conflicted and affectionate man in the movie. "Actually, the woman never broke free from the beginning to the end of this movie."

I noticed her eyes froze, "You think so?"

Does she disagree?I'm a little weird, but I still intend to express my opinion.

"Yeah..." I started to rattle off until the famous female director interrupted me with a raised voice—

"Miss, who allowed you to comment on my movie like this?!"

I was stunned.

She seemed to be really angry, her thin lips trembled slightly, and she said in a sharp voice: "How can you interpret my movie like this?"

"I..." I admitted that I was frightened for a moment, and I didn't even know which words I said offended her.

Even if all the people who come to see the exhibition today are people from the cultural circle, it is still difficult to restrain curiosity and gather together.I looked at Director An, my mind went blank, and her angry aura was so strong, her eyes were cold, "Please explain the manifestation of patriarchy."

I collected myself and stammered: "Maybe what you showed in the movie was unconscious...but, it's actually real..."

She took a step closer to me, but her expression became calm, "Your interpretation is very interesting."

Xu Shi was frightened by her aura, so I swallowed and said, "Ms. An, I'm really sorry if I offended you."

Yes, that's right, it would be much better if I could say "I'm sorry, I got it wrong" wisely at this time, but I really think I am right-if someone finds out that there is something hidden in my photo one day. I should be happy with the information that I didn't even find out, right?

"Don't you think it's rude to comment on other people's works without any basis?"

I was slightly taken aback, and wanted to make some more excuses, when suddenly someone stopped me and said, "Director An, long time no see."

I took a closer look, and the person standing in front of me turned out to be Shen Qinjun.when did he come
Seeing that it was him, An Weiran might have realized the gaffe just now, and said with a slight smile, "It's been a long time."

Shen Qinjun glanced at me from the side, with a faint smile, "Bai Xi, do you know Director An?"

"So Mr. Shen and this lady know each other?" An Weiran's face softened slightly, "Miss Bai was discussing movies with me just now."

He looked at me calmly, but based on what I knew about him, that look was already full of threats, signaling me not to talk anymore, so I could only keep silent.

Another person came over, patted me on the shoulder and said, "Apprentice, don't you like director An's movie the most? Do you want to sign it?"

He turned to smile and said to An Weiran: "Director An, she is my apprentice, and she took the group of photos of xx last time."

She looked at me lightly again, and just nodded.

Mai Zhendong took the opportunity to pull me away and said in a low voice, "Come with me."

Before I was dragged away by him, I looked back at Shen Qinjun.His eyes quickly swept over the two of us, and the calmness made me feel faintly startled.

Mai Zhendong closed the door of the VIP lounge, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, "You are really good at it, Bai Xi, An Weiran is well-known in the circle as a city mansion, how can you still provoke her?"

I defended anxiously: "Why are you dragging me away? It makes me feel guilty, I just want to ask a question, there is no malice."

He sneered, "Didn't you look at who was around just now? Several media have been staring at An Weiran these days, hoping that there will be news about her new play. It's good for you, and you will give her an out-of-control scene later!"

I said "uh", what did I say that made her almost lose control?I really don't remember much.

"I really didn't mean it." I said dejectedly, "I haven't read your work on the second floor, so I'm embarrassed to go out now."

He patted my head like a brother, "Okay, I'll go out and say hello, if she leaves, you can come out."

I stopped him before he went out, "What did you mean by the photo of XX?"

"Oh, you don't know, do you? In the last set of photos, Director An fell in love with one of the newcomers, and this time it's the second female. She also specifically asked who the photographer was, saying that she captured her rigidity Incisively and vividly." He paused, "I originally said this when I was going to introduce you to each other, but who knew that you would rush to meet each other."

He turned and went out.I sat bored in the VIP room, but received a call.

"Come out, now." Shen Qinjuan seemed to be gnashing his teeth.

"Ah?" I was flustered all of a sudden. I didn't feel that I was protected by Mai Zhendong just now, but now I feel like a child who has done something wrong and was caught, and I feel a little helpless.

I stood up, not daring to go out immediately, so I could only go to the bathroom to calm down first.

In addition to the smell of air freshener in the bathroom, there is also a very natural fragrance, like the smell of spring water. I stared straight at the young girl who walked in, and was a little stunned for a while.

Qin Mou walked up to me generously and greeted me: "Miss Bai, hello."

I hung up the phone hastily, and smiled awkwardly, "Miss Qin."

She stopped observing me as carefully as last time, and just asked me to sit down.I saw that when she smiled, there were deep, deep pear dimples on her cheeks, which was so beautiful.

"I was outside just now." She smiled, "Miss Bai, this is the first time I saw Director An lose his temper."

Oh, what should I say?Fortunately, her tone showed that she only thought it was for fun, and there was no malice.

"I was often scolded by Director An on the set, it's okay." She probably saw me sad, and said, "Don't worry too much about it."

I couldn't help but re-examine Qin Mou.Before that, because of Shen Qinjun, I always maintained an inexplicable hostility towards her—but now, I have to admit that she is really a girl who is easy to like.

"What is your new movie about?" I admitted that I was a little curious, and I actually started talking to her just like that.

She just shook her head, "I'm sorry, those who signed a non-disclosure agreement cannot disclose it."

Although it was a refusal, it would not make people feel uncomfortable. I expressed my understanding and asked, "Then what will you do after filming this scene? Go back to school?"

It was only after I finished speaking that I felt regretful, she must now know about my "relationship" with Shen Qinjun, it's really strange that I should ask this question.

She raised the corner of her lips slightly, "Yes."

A girl who worked hard, studied hard, and didn't care about her "beauty talent", I sighed and admitted from the bottom of my heart that this girl lived a beautiful life.

"What about you?" She raised her eyes and looked at me with unusually clear eyes, "You and him... are you okay?"

How should I answer?When my brain was running at high speed, I suddenly thought, "face the ex-girlfriend in person" is not listed in the agreement between me and Shen Qinjun!
"It's okay, but he's too busy." I said vaguely, shaking my eyes guiltily.

She said "oh" softly: "He came to accompany you to see the photography exhibition today?"

I was silent, and she smiled and said, "He is very busy. He didn't even have time to attend the premiere of my movie before."

"No, actually I came with my master." I decided to tell the truth, I had already cooperated with Shen Qinjun in lying to her before, and I really couldn't do the lie to her face, "I didn't know he would come today either."

In fact, when I said these words, my heart was a little sour, because what I really wanted to say to Qin Mou was: I knew he would come, but that was not to accompany me, but to accompany you...

She quickly restrained her emotions, and expressed a little harmless and pleasant curiosity in a timely manner: "Mai Zhendong is your master? Miss Bai is the photographer?"

"I work at Roewe," I said simply. "I used to be an assistant photographer—we met, do you remember?"

She thought for a long time, but probably still couldn't remember, so she said apologetically, "I'm sorry."

"It's okay." I waved my hand, I'm not an eye-catching person, I pointed to the row of closed doors in the bathroom, "Then, I'll go first."

"Is it convenient for you to hang the camera?" She looked at me generously, "Do you want me to help you?"

I looked down at the camera under my neck, hesitated for a moment, took it off and handed it to her. I didn't want to trouble her, but it was so casually placed on the sink... I really couldn't bear it.

"Then I'll trouble you." I handed it to her, and said very pettyly, "Be careful, it's very expensive."

I saw a subtle smile in her eyes, and promised me, "Got it."

After going to the bathroom and coming out, Qin Mou was holding my camera and was still waiting in place.

I said "thank you" and went out with her.

Lao Mai came from afar, thank God!

Although I really don't hate her now, I still feel uncomfortable when the two of us are alone—especially when you find out that the person you originally regarded as your "enemy" is so kind and gentle.

Alas, I scolded myself for being despicable in my heart, but I couldn't wait to meet my footsteps, "Master."

"Hey, Miss Qin is here too?" Mai Zhendong casually glanced at her.

Qin Mou also greeted him, and then said to me: "Miss Bai, it's a pleasure to meet you, and I hope to meet again next time."

Mai Zhendong watched her walk away, put one hand in his pocket, and said with interest: "The great director wants to see you."

My head was getting bigger, "Director An? She...she won't hold grudges like this?"

My mind was still foggy, when the phone rang suddenly, Shen Qinjun's name blinked, I smiled apologetically at Mai Zhendong, walked to the side and picked it up.

Shen Qinjun's voice was clearly impatient, "What are you still dawdling about?"

"I met Qin Mou just now, and she pulled me to chat." I reported to him honestly.

He was silent for a moment, then asked casually, "What did you say?"

"I didn't say anything, but she seems to know about our relationship." I whispered, "She should be very sad."

In the distance, Mai Zhendong was waving at me again. I calmed down and said to the phone: "Don't wait for me. I have something to do, so hang up first." After a pause, I was afraid that he would not feel relieved, Hastily added another sentence, "I promise not to cause trouble."

At the door, An Weiran stood beside an SUV, waited for me to approach, and said softly: "Miss Bai, I was too impulsive just now, I'm sorry."

I had a feeling of being flattered, and quickly said: "It's because I said things without knowing the importance."

"No, you are very sharp." She withdrew her gaze lightly, "I saw a lot of places that I didn't even think of myself."

"Ah? What did I say?" I was a little at a loss.

"Heaven and Hell, you said it was a movie dominated by men." She said sadly, "I always thought that I was free from the shackles of men—or in other words, the shackles of patriarchy, even those critics were fooled by me, But you're the only one who sees it."

I looked at her side face, this woman has passed the peak of her beauty, but the elegance accumulated over the years makes her look very moving.Her slightly dazed look was still moving in the eyes of others.

"Is there a prototype for that movie?" I couldn't help asking curiously, "Is there really such a cruel and affectionate man in this world?"

She was noncommittal, but looked at me with a smile on her face: "Prototype? Miss Bai, if you really meet such a man, you'd better avoid it."

"Why?" I wondered.

She squinted her eyes, and the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes deepened, but she said lightly, "You must have heard a saying...Love is deep and lifeless."

Love is deep and lifeless?

Four words that sound very sad.

I carefully recalled that the only man around me who could be called "deep love" was probably Shen Qinjun—even though he didn't like me, but I still hope—their relationship could last longer.

I went to work on Monday, and I received a text message from Shen Qinjun early in the morning: Let's have dinner together tonight.

Today is my birthday.I originally invited Xu Zhuo to celebrate together, and even booked a hotel, but suddenly this happened, I was a little reluctant, so I replied a text message: I have already made an appointment with a friend, how about another day?
Before sending it out, I checked it again, and felt that the tone was a little blunt, so I silently added a "hehe", and the sending was successful.

In less than a minute, Shen Qinjun's text message came back, and there was no room for negotiation: Isn't it your birthday?Tell your friend another day.

At that moment, my heart was pounding, and I was hit to the deepest part by something hard and soft.

He even knew my birthday!
I like him, I always knew it.

So I can't say no.

After talking to Xu Zhuo about rescheduling, she gossiped and asked who I invited to celebrate my birthday with, whether it was a department colleague.I groaned and groaned a few times to perfunctory, Xu Zhuo gasped, "Could it be the handsome guy you brought home last time?"

"Oh, the boss called me, no, really not." I hung up the phone with some embarrassment, but there was something in my heart, like a small flame, lightly rekindled.

It was still cold at the end of February, so I got off work and rushed to the address he had sent me.

The road was long and remote, and the driver complained repeatedly, and finally found a two-story building with an unattractive appearance.The door was closed, and I checked the address several times to make sure it was correct.Just as he was about to knock on the door, he suddenly saw a car driving slowly on the empty road.

I recognize the car, it belongs to Shen Qinjun.

I turned and walked towards the car, waving at him as I went.

The car stopped beside me, the window was down, Shen Qinjun was only wearing a shirt, and looked in a good mood, "Are you here so early?"

The sky has completely darkened, but in fact I was already shivering slightly from the cold, gritted my teeth and said, "It's okay."

He pursed his lips and was about to speak when his phone rang.

It was still the familiar song, and my mood sank a little.

He paused for a second, then picked up.

In fact, Shen Qinjun didn't say much during the whole process, he was just listening, and the last sentence "wait a moment" gave me a very strange premonition.

He put down the phone, looked at me apologetically and said, "Go inside and wait, I have something urgent, I'll be back soon." After thinking for a while, he added, "Half an hour."

I silently put my hands in my pockets and nodded, "Got it."

Perhaps Qin Mou was looking for him in a hurry, but Shen Qinjun's usual calm expression was a little anxious, before he could take a look at me, he turned a corner and the car drove away.

Forget it, I was just a stand-in.

I moved back to the gate step by step and knocked feebly on the gate.

The door opened quickly, and a waiter in a full suit quickly opened the door and asked with a smile, "Miss, do you have a reservation?"

"Uh, my friend ordered it." I reported Shen Qinjun's name, but the waiter became vigilant and quickly said, "Are you sure it's Mr. Shen?"

I nodded.

"Sorry, Mr. Shen doesn't have a reservation tonight, and it's Mr. Shen's practice to come to us and never make a reservation." The waiter's smile became cold and alienated, "Do I need to call a taxi for you?"

Heh... what is this?
won't let me in?
My stubborn temper suddenly came up, okay, then I will wait here.Shen Qinjun will be back in half an hour, let's see who is awesome then.

Suddenly, fine debris fell from the sky.

(End of this chapter)