Summer's Desire

Chapter 11
The development of the "Battle Flag" incident changed suddenly!

According to some media reports, Ou Chen, the future heir of the group to which Ou Huasheng belongs, was sent to the hospital because of gastric bleeding and other diseases. He admired his acting skills very much, so he responded positively to the news that Ou Huasheng Company planned to replace Luo Xi that was rumored some time ago.

Au Huasheng also came out to clarify the public opinion, saying that the company has always been very satisfied with Luo Xi's acting skills and strength, Luo Xi is one of the best actors in the industry.The so-called change of roles is just distorted by some irresponsible media out of context. Ou Huasheng believes that Luo Xi will have a very outstanding performance in "Battle Flag", and "Battle Flag" will be the most anticipated movie of the year !Moreover, Ou Huasheng announced that he will invest a large amount of money in order to make "Battle Flag" a dream-level production that will last forever in film history!

Although the development of the situation is a bit strange, the world has long been accustomed to the unpredictable entertainment industry.Maybe it's just hype, using the gimmick of replacing Luo Xi to attract everyone's attention, hyping the film before it's released so that everyone's appetite is high.Anyway, Luo Xi was not replaced after all, and his acting skills were also highly praised and affirmed by Ou Huasheng Company. Although the fans still suspected that the producer was using Luo Luo to make a fuss, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.

A few days ago, Ou Huasheng's arrogant and domineering behavior on the phone was still fresh in Joe's memory, and he was really astonished by the other posture they put on in front of the public in the blink of an eye.Qiao was furious at Ou Huasheng and reprimanded them for wantonly hurting Luo Xi's reputation. Ou Huasheng repeatedly apologized, and Qiao was surprised again by his humility and sincerity.Ou Huasheng is an aircraft carrier-level big company in the entertainment industry. Although he got angry with them because he wanted to protect Luo Xi, he still kept his sense of proportion and did not dare to really anger them. Unexpectedly, Ou Huasheng seemed to be really sorry.

Qiao put down the phone and said to Luo Xi:

"Ou Huasheng has made an apology and made concessions, and has issued an official statement in all the media. You have done enough to save face, how is it? Now is the time for you to go back in a glorious manner." After all, the director of "Battle Flag", The script, cast, filming, and funding are all top choices, and Ou Huasheng's strength is also very strong.

Luo Xi smiled casually:
"I really want to know what will happen to them if I don't go back."

Everything should be manipulated by Ou Chen behind the scenes. He hates his fate being controlled by Ou Chen again, as if he is an ant and Ou Chen can control him at will.Five years ago, he was not capable of competing with Ou Chen, but five years later, he can completely shake off Ou Chen's shadow and live well.Therefore, when he realized that Ou Chen was controlling Ou Huasheng behind his back, although he was not ashamed of Ou Chen using such dark tricks to deal with him, he also wanted to see what would happen to Ou Chen if he left the "Battle Flag" crew. end!

If "Battle Flag" loses his starring role, it will definitely be eclipsed. Coupled with the protests of countless fans who have supported him for a long time, the box office and word-of-mouth must be terrible.He will watch with cold eyes, who will be hurt by Ou Chen's actions in the end? !

Luo Xi's refusal to return to the crew of "Battle Flag" made both Ou Huasheng and Qiao panic.

"Battle Flag" has already invested a huge amount of money in the early stage, and losing Luo Xi means that all scenes involving him need to be re-shot, and Luo Xi's appearance rate in the movie has reached almost 80.00%!

Joe had another concern.

He could understand Luo Xi's displeasure, but the consequences of offending Ou Huasheng might be beyond their imagination!Ou Huasheng's influence in the entertainment industry is huge, from film investment to post-production publicity, from numerous movie theaters to invisible control over various media, if Ou Huasheng is annoyed, it is not just the movie "Battle Flag", in the future Luo Xi may also encounter great resistance in the development of other aspects!Moreover, the strong lineup of "Battle Flag" will make Luo Xi's career reach another peak!Moreover, if he insists on withdrawing, Ou Huasheng may ask Luoxi to compensate for all the financial losses caused by it. That figure is bound to be astonishing!

With different considerations but the same idea, both Ou Huasheng and Qiao tried hard to persuade Luo Xi, hoping that he would change his mind and return to the filming of "Battle Flag".Both parties sought out many of Luo Xi's friends and respected seniors in the industry to persuade and reconcile, and finally even invited the behind-the-scenes boss of Star Point Brokerage Company. Boss Xia.I don't know what Boss Xia said to Luo Xi. On the second day, Luo Xi agreed to return to the production team of "Battle Flag", but the condition was that Ou Chen must hold a press conference to personally clarify the incident of "Battle Flag" changing roles, and he would not accept his opinion. Public evaluation of acting skills.

Ou Huasheng was shocked!
Seeing that things had turned around, Luo Xi actually offered such an unacceptable condition!Ou Chen has always disliked appearing in front of the media, so how could he hold a press conference in person for the casting of a mere movie?

Unexpectedly, what shocked Ou Huasheng's executives even more was——

After Ou Chen heard the news, he only had an unpredictable smile, and replied lightly:
"I accept their request."

The press conference was held as scheduled. Facing countless reporters and flashing lights, Ou Chen and Luo Xi sat in the speaking seats.Perhaps because he had just recovered from a serious illness, Ou Chen's face was slightly thinner, and his eyes became more and more indifferent.In front of the camera lens, he calmly affirmed Luo Xi's acting skills, and announced that "Battle Flag" will be put into filming again.

At the request of journalists.

Symbolizing that the matter has been satisfactorily resolved, Ou Chen and Luo Xi got up and shook hands.

A starry sea of ​​flashing lights.

Two hands clasped together

Staring at Ou Chen, Luo Xi smiled lightly, there was a kind of enchanting mist in his eyes, as if he was pitying the defeated captive; Ou Chen looked back at him, and smiled faintly, his eyes were dark and deep, and there was no expression on his face .

The next day, various media were discussing the news of the re-shooting of "Battle Flag", and the topic of Luo Xi and Ou Chen's handshake at the press conference occupied several places on the hot search list.After these twists and turns, "Battle Flag", which was already the focus, has attracted even more attention. Everyone is looking forward to its release, and what kind of performance Luo Xi will have in this film.

Luo Xi did not see these comments.

He was sitting in the dressing room at four o'clock in the morning. The makeup artist and costume artist gave him a perfect look, and then entered the intense shooting.Because it was suspended for a period of time, if we want to catch up with the release schedule, we must speed up the progress. From morning to noon to night, Luo Xi has almost no time to rest, and he shoots one scene after another.There are a few scenes where the director is already satisfied, but Luo Xi still asks to do it all over again, he hopes that his performance is not only good or very good, but must be wonderful!

Although Ou Chen, the behind-the-scenes boss of "Battle Flag", made him feel bad, but he would not be passive and sabotage, nor would he intentionally perform unsatisfactory performances to make the box office fail.Reputation belongs to him, Luo Xi knows this very well.As long as it is his work, since his name is on it, it must be presented in the most perfect state, no matter how he himself has been treated.He will make the world marvel at his performance in "Battle Flag", and use his excellent performance to crush those funny accusations in the previous days, and also deal a heavy blow to Ou Chen.

Ou Chen...

Ou Chen, who was so arrogant and conceited in the past, was forced to affirm him in front of the world at the press conference. Thinking of Ou Chen's gloomy eyes at that time, Luo Xi's mood suddenly brightened.It seemed that there was a breath of happiness, as if the misfortunes in life were gradually moving away from him.Maybe there is a certain number of sorrows and joys in life, but his tragedy has been staged, and his happiness is slowly unfolding...

When she received a call from Xia Mo between filming and heard her saying that she had cooked a lot of delicious food and was waiting for him, Luo Xi looked up at the blue sky outside the window and smiled.It turned out that God is really fair, if you take something away, you will give something back, but this time, God finally gave him what he wanted most.

After a day of shooting, it was getting late.Jie Ni went to the parking lot to pick up the car, and Luo Xi went back to the dressing room to remove her makeup. Along the way, other actors and crew members of the crew greeted him warmly, and he also chatted with them with a smile.

This shooting location was specially built for "Battle Flag" by simulating ancient scenes. There is a long corridor with ancient carvings and relief paintings, and exquisite wooden windows. At the end of the corridor, there is a private dressing room exclusively for him, which is very secluded. You have to turn over to see it.At this moment, there is a hair stylist and makeup artist waiting for him to remove his makeup.

The sun was setting and the sky was full of colorful clouds. Luo Xi smiled and took out her mobile phone, planning to call her and tell her that he would be there in about half an hour.Turning the corner, in front of him is his dressing room——

however--

A black shadow is reflected obliquely on the ground...

Her fingers froze and she didn't press the dial button on the phone screen. Luo Xi followed the shadow and looked over, her eyes suddenly became cold!

Golden red sunset.

Ou Chen supported the carved railing with both hands, and looked at the sky full of colorful clouds.With jet-black hair and eyes as deep as cold pools, in the soft light of the sunset, his facial features seemed to be shrouded in deep winter ice and snow, and his indifferent and arrogant aura made time seem to freeze.Hearing footsteps, Ou Chen turned his head and looked at Luo Xi lightly.

In the empty corridor.

Reddish glow.

Luo Xi and Ou Chen stood facing each other, the atmosphere was weird and stiff, neither of them spoke, as if they were comparing who was more patient.

In the end, it was Luo Xi who broke the deadlock first. He lazily put the phone back in his pocket, looked at Ou Chen lightly as if responding, and said, "Without the crowds shouting and hugging, Ou Shao looks so ordinary."

Ou Chen stood indifferently.

Like not hearing the mockery in his words.

"What are you doing here?"

However, Luo Xi was impatient to spend any more time with Ou Chen, he didn't want to get entangled with the previous grievances, he just wanted to hold on to the happiness that finally came in his hands.If possible, he hopes that the word "Ou Chen" will never intersect with his life.

"Visit class."

Ou Chen said lightly.

"Oh? Visit my class?" Luo Xi said with a half-smile, "Why, is "Zhan Banner" so important that I need you to come and watch it in person? For the Oushi Group, isn't the investment in "Zhan Banner" Insignificant?"

"Is the shooting going well today?" Ou Chen's voice could not hear the slightest emotion.

"..."

"Are there any problems?"

"What do you want to say."

"Are the crew members friendly to you?"

Luo Xi still didn't answer, and asked him instead:

"Are you so relaxed today?"

There must be a reason for Ou Chen's appearance, and the excuse of visiting the class is too ridiculous.He and Ou Chen may be natural enemies, if not for fighting, they would never appear in front of each other.

In the evening glow and sunset.

Ou Chen leaned against the carved railing, the green lace on his wrist fluttering in the wind.He looked at Luo Xi, his indifferent face suddenly revealed a touch of pity, like pitying a child begging along the street in a world of ice and snow, and there was a hint of charity in his tone:

"In the future, if you have any difficulties during the shooting process, you can come to me."

After speaking, he turned around and planned to leave.

What flashed in Ou Chen's eyes just now...

Is it pity...

Luo Xi was startled, then a smile as bright as the sun in midsummer suddenly bloomed on his lips, and said to Ou Chen's back:

"It was really difficult for you at the press conference last night. That was the first time you apologized in public."

Ou Chen's figure stood still.

He turned around slowly, without any irritated expression, but the pity in his eyes was more intense, as if the poor child in the ice and snow was reaching out to him for food.He calmly said to Luo Xi:
"You—seem to have misunderstood."

"what?"

Luo Xi frowned.Almost all of Ou Chen's reactions today were beyond his expectations, and he suddenly felt a sense of uneasiness.

Ou Chen stared at him and said slowly:

"You are insignificant to "Battle Flag", you are insignificant to Ouhuasheng Company, you are insignificant to me—"

He smiled faintly at Luo Xi:

"—more insignificant."

The sunset was like blood, Luo Xi's pupils gradually tightened, but her lips became more colorful, with a kind of coquettish beauty.He chuckled and said:
"It turns out that the insignificant me can actually make Master Ou Chen lose his dignity, and bow his noble head to me in front of the world. I'm really flattered."

Ou Chen is as calm as water, his eyes are dark and deep.

"You think I'm here for you?"

Luo Xi's body stiffened.

"Everything is just a deal. Someone came to beg me, begging me to let you go..." Ou Chen stopped without saying a word.

It was as if a suffocating white mist suddenly filled the air!
After a while, Luo Xi laughed softly:
"Do you think I'll believe it?"

"Whether you believe it or not, I don't care." Ou Chen looked down at the green lace flying on his wrist, the corners of his lips were slightly dyed with tenderness, "It's just that she agreed to my condition, and I will fulfill her request. "

that rainy night...

The torrential rain ruthlessly tore apart the bloody past, like a scar, gurgling with blood that refuses to coagulate, a scar that gets fresher as time goes by.

He and her... Are they two worlds...

Can't go back anymore...

The pain in his body was far less than the despair in his heart. It was like strong poisonous wine, which corroded and burned his heart bit by bit, but he couldn't faint or die. He could only wake up and let the pain burn endlessly...

She and Luo Xi...

Are they from the same world...

In the darkness without light, the pain gradually settles into ice-coldness.Since then, he—has made a decision.So what about people in the same world, people who are too similar may have more fragile trust between each other, and guesses and doubts may be more likely to breed.He wants to see how deep the trust between those two is!
The sunset is picturesque.

Ou Chen's fingers caressed the green lace like a lover. After a while, he raised his head to look at Luo Xi, the dark light in his eyes shone faintly:

"And today, I'm just here to complete the last part of the agreement."

Luo Xi smiled like a flower, and her voice was pleasant and mocking:

"Don't you think this trick is outdated? To beg you for my future is like a scene in a bitter drama in the early years. Ou Chen, everyone has the right to choose, even if she used to be with you We lived together, but what she likes now is me. Don't try to use such despicable means, that will only make people look down on you. "

Ou Chen's expression was indifferent, he nodded slightly, and said:

"Goodbye."

When Ou Chen turned to leave, there was only the last glow of sunset in the sky.

Luo Xi looked at Ou Chen's back with a funny face, and yawned lightly. Did Ou Chen think that these few words could make him lose his mind with anger?This kind of deliberate misunderstanding method, he had already disdained to use it in the orphanage back then.

however--

In the twilight, the green lace on Ou Chen's wrist fluttered in the wind.

Luo Xi's heart froze!
The photo he had seen when he was filming locations in Japan slowly flashed through his mind.In the picture, she is wrapping green lace around Ou Chen's wrist, and the sunset gently inlaid a beautiful halo for the two of them. She and Ou Chen feel like lovers who have been in love for a long time.

Close your eyes.

Luo Xi shook the picture in his mind vigorously, but the originally determined smile on the corners of his lips gradually disappeared.He opened the door of the lounge slightly stiffly, walked in, sat in the sofa chair in front of the vanity mirror, and sat silently.In the mirror, his face was as white as cherry blossom petals, his eyes were black, and his whole body seemed to be surrounded by a thin layer of mist.

*** ***
night.

The soup in the pot was tumbling with small bubbles, the chicken wings had gradually turned reddish brown, and the kitchen was filled with a tempting aroma.Yin Xiamo carefully turned the chicken wings over with a shovel to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pot, and waited for the soup to thicken before taking it out of the pot.

"smell good."

Yin Cheng poked his head into the kitchen.Since his sister entered the entertainment industry, he spends less and less time at home. Although the family's financial situation has improved a lot, he just wants to see and be with her as often as before.

"Didn't I give you a good rest?"

Yin Xiamo said softly, she turned the fire to the lowest setting to let the chicken wings simmer slowly, and then looked at Xiao Cheng who came close to her.Xiaocheng seems to have lost weight again, his face is also a little abnormally white, and his eyes look more and more black and big like a deer.

"I'm not tired." Yin Cheng said with a smile, "Brother Luo Xi is coming, right? I'm so happy, brother Luo Xi can eat meals made by my sister."

"I often cook it for you too."

"But... I thought..." I thought that my sister would always cook for him alone, Yin Cheng whispered in his heart.Suddenly, he felt that he was too stingy. The one who shared his sister with him was brother Luo Xi whom he had liked since he was a child. He couldn't help feeling embarrassed. He changed the subject and asked cautiously, "Sister, do you like brother Luo Xi?"

Yin Xiamo was startled, then she looked up at him with a gentle smile:

"What about Xiaocheng, do you like him?"

"Ok?"

"If Xiaocheng doesn't like him, then my sister doesn't like him either; if Xiaocheng can accept him, then my sister will like him." Putting the cooked chicken wings on the plate, she said as if joking, but also as if she meant it .

"sister……"

Yin Cheng's eyes became moist, and his long eyelashes seemed wet and shiny with dew.

"..."

Yin Xiamo looked at him with a smile. She knew that Xiao Cheng had liked Luo Xi since she was a child, and she followed Luo Xi all day long.

"I like Brother Luo Xi." Yin Cheng smiled.

"why?"

"Because..." Because my sister likes whoever he must like, "...Because brother Luoxi is very kind to you and has helped you many times, and I think he likes you very much." Although in this world It is impossible for anyone to like his sister more than him, Yin Cheng added secretly.

"but--"

He suddenly hesitated again.

"how?"

Yin Xiamo asked quickly.

"Sister, in the future, will you like brother Luoxi... more than... like me..." Yin Cheng's expression was slightly disappointed.

"Think about it all day long!"

Yin Xiamo didn't bother to answer him.At this moment, the water in the pot boiled, she hurriedly turned off the fire, and poured the boiling water into the thermos. After finishing her work, she found that Xiao Cheng was still standing in a daze. It's really a little pale.

"Have you been to the hospital on time recently?"

she asked uneasily.

"Yes, I go every time." Yin Cheng quickly recovered from the emotion just now, and answered her with a nonchalant smile.

"what did the doctor say?"

"I said that my body is in good condition. As long as I take the medicine on time every day, I will look like a healthy baby!"

"Or Dr. Zheng?" Dr. Zheng took over Xiao Cheng's treatment four years ago. She is a very kind female doctor. Although she is a bit old, she has a high professional level, and she has always been at ease.But for some reason, watching Xiao Cheng's exaggerated and amusing gesture of a healthy baby, the uneasiness in Yin Xiamo's heart accumulated like a dark cloud.

"...Yes." Yin Cheng hesitated slightly.

"I'll accompany you to the inspection next week." She decided to say.

"No, I can do it alone. After so many years, the doctors and nurses in the hospital..."

"I'm going to keep my schedule empty for next Thursday."

"Sister! I really don't need to..."

"Ding dong!"

Doorbell rang.

"I'll go and open the door!" Yin Cheng rushed to open the door as if he had been pardoned.

Yin Xiamo's heart skipped a beat, knowing that Luo Xi should have arrived.Sure enough, the voices of Luo Xi and Xiao Cheng talking could be heard in the living room, she smiled, and took out the meal she had just prepared.

The table is full of dishes, and a large plate of braised chicken wings is placed in the center of the table.

Yin Xiamo picked one up and put it in a small Cheng bowl. Yin Cheng smiled happily and praised her sister for getting better and better. The chicken wings she made were the most delicious in the world.There was also a smile on the corner of Luo Xi's lips, but his eyes were in a daze.

"Hurry up, it seems that there is too much sugar in the chicken wings, and the mouth is so sweet." Yin Xiamo smiled at Xiaocheng, picked up another chicken wing and put it gently into Luoxi's bowl, and said in a low voice, "You should also eat more .”

"Thank you."

Luo Xi said politely, but he only ate plain rice and didn't touch the chicken wing in the bowl for a long time.Yin Xiamo was startled, and looked up at him, only to see that his eyes were as black as pools, and although there was a faint smile on the corner of his lips, the lips were pursed stubbornly.

"How many scenes were filmed today?" She asked with concern.

"Eight games."

"You must be very tired. You should go back and rest early later."

"Not tired."

Luo Xi said lightly, and took a piece of green vegetables to eat, but the chicken wings in the bowl were still motionless.Yin Xiamo was a little astonished, and Yin Cheng also noticed that the atmosphere was not right, hurriedly finished the meal, put down the bowl and chopsticks and said:

"Sister, there is a party at my classmate's house tonight, so I'll go out right away."

"Which classmate?" Yin Xiamo asked.

In order to let my sister and brother Luoxi be alone, I made up an excuse temporarily, but I couldn't think of which classmate's name was more suitable for a while, Yin Cheng became embarrassed:

"Yes……"

"It's windy at night, and your complexion is not very good," she said in a low voice, "Take good care of your body at home and don't go out tonight, okay?" How could she not understand Xiao Cheng's thoughts, but so what? Because Luo Xi is in a bad mood, Xiao Cheng can be asked to hide outside.

"Oh." Yin Cheng hesitated for a moment, and said, "Okay, then I'll go back to my room to draw, and I have to hand in a watercolor homework tomorrow."

After Yin Cheng left, only Luo Xi and Yin Xiamo were left to eat.

The living room suddenly became quiet.

The black cat Milk, who was sleeping on the window sill, woke up, ran over happily, and rubbed Luo Xi's shoes back and forth coquettishly. Luo Xi still ate quietly, ignoring it.Yin Xiamo was stunned, looked at him for a few seconds, picked up a small dish, put some food in, put it on the ground for milk to eat.Milk "meow meow" yelled around Luo Xi a few more times, and then hid in the corner in disappointment, and started to eat his own dinner.

"Anything unpleasant?"

Yin Xiamo stared at Luo Xi and said.His skin was white, his lips were bright, and his pupils were as deep as a black pool. He buried his head in his meal in silence, and the chicken wing in the bowl remained untouched.

"No."

Luo Xi smiled at her, as if nothing happened.

Yin Xiamo looked at him for a long time, did not speak again, and began to clean up the dishes.Seeing that there were so many chicken wings left on the plate, her eyes dimmed. After cleaning the table, she picked up all the things and went back to the kitchen.Turning on the faucet, she dripped the dishwashing liquid on the dishes, and the water rushed down to create a lot of bubbles. As she slowly washed the dishes, she began to lose her mind.

The development of the "Battle Flag" incident was beyond her expectations.On that rainy night, Ou Chen's hatred was so obvious, she thought that the change of the battle flag was irreversible, and she was even more worried that he would further damage Luo Xi's career by any means.But Ou Huasheng Company actually asked Luo Xi to return to the film crew in such a low profile, and Ou Chen even attended the press conference in person.

Kind of weird.

Based on her understanding of Ou Chen, he would never let her and Ou Chen go so easily. If the surface is calm, there must be a more terrifying undercurrent under the calm.

And Luo Xi, acting like an awkward child today, seems to have a lot of things on his mind.She secretly guessed, Luo Xi's position is so important, no one in the crew would deliberately target him, could it be - his awkwardness tonight has something to do with her?She thought carefully, washed the last bowl and put it away, dried her hands, and decided to ask Luo Xi directly.

The night is like water.

Luo Xi stood in front of the window of the living room, the bright moonlight shone on his body, as if there was a crystal clear and lonely light, and there was a vague white mist around his body, as if he would disappear in the mist at any time.Yin Xiamo tried hard to get rid of the uneasiness in her heart, walked over gently, and called him:

"Luo Xi..."

He looked back at her, his eyes were pitch black:

"Finished?"

"Well," she stretched out her hand to hold his arm, looked up at him with a smile on her face, "did you get scolded by the director for filming today? You're depressed until now."

"No."

"Is it because of the traffic jam?"

"No."

"Is it because...the food I cooked today is not delicious?" She shook his arm, pretending to be cute on purpose, trying to make him feel better.

"delicious."

"...If you don't want to say it, I don't want to force you either," Yin Xiamo fell silent, and squinted at him slightly, her amber pupils were as bright as cat's eyes, "But, please, if you don't want to say it in the future, don't let it People find you sulking. With your acting skills, it shouldn't be difficult at all."

Luo Xi's body froze.

Yes, he didn't want to tell her what Ou Chen said, he knew very well that it was nothing more than a means used by Ou Chen to drive a wedge between him and Xia Mo.However, the strong and deep-rooted sense of insecurity in his heart made him want to ask her like crazy again, did she make any deal with Ou Chen?If a deal was made, then what kind of conditions did she agree to Ou Chen, so that Ou Chen would condescend and publicly make a low profile to him!After thinking about it, is there really nothing wrong with such a big change before and after the "Battle Flag" incident?
And, she once said...

……

In his apartment, she watched him intently.

"If he did it, then it's because of me. I'll fix it and not let him hurt you."

……

So, did she really go to Ou Chen?To make Ou Chen agree, what conditions did she agree to?Keeping this terrible question in his mind all the time, Luo Xi's chest was throbbing with pain, as if blocked by a big rock, and he was so heavily breathless that he was in no mood to perfectly act as if nothing had happened.

"After today's filming is over..." In the night breeze, Luo Xi stared at her with dark eyes and said, "...Ou Chen came to visit my class."

Yin Xiamo was surprised: "He came to visit the class?"

Luo Xi stared at her closely, paused, and said slowly: "Yes, and he told me the reason why "Battle Flag" re-invited me back to the crew, do you—know what the reason is?
"What is it?"

"do not you know?"

Luo Xi looked at her strangely.

"What do you want to say?"

She looked at him squarely, without avoiding her eyes at all, knowing that the appearance of Ou Chen must be the direct cause of Luo Xi's abnormal mood.

"He said," Luo Xi said in a low voice, "that's a deal."

"...?"

"Because you agreed to his conditions, he also fulfilled his agreement." Luo Xi asked softly in a low voice, "What I want to know is, what conditions did you agree to him?"

"Ah……"

Yin Xiamo's face turned pale, and a chill gradually rose up her spine.

Luo Xi looked at her closely:
"Did you go to him?"

Yin Xiamo froze.

If it is admitted that she did go to Ou Chen, then, for Luo Xi, he wouldn't be able to listen to any explanation, right?
"Did you go to him?! Did you intercede with him?!" Seeing her hesitation, he felt a little convinced.

"You believe what he said?" She stared at him.

"I'm asking you!" Luo Xi growled.

"Okay, let me tell you." Yin Xiamo's chest heaved and he gritted his teeth and said, "I didn't make any deal with him, nor did I promise him any conditions."

"Then why..."

"Because this is the best way for him to have no loss, but it can hurt you and me. When you return to "Battle Flag", Ou Huasheng can not only make the film popular but also avoid investment risks, and his few words, And it can make you suspect that I have made some shady deals secretly." She deliberately used some ugly words, and said each word coldly, "What do you think I will promise? Go to bed? Or be with him again ? Will you be devastated if you leave "Battle Flag"? In my heart, you are not so vulnerable!"

"You—didn't lie to me?"

Luo Xi's eyes were pitch black, and the corners of his lips showed a chill.

Yin Xiamo closed her eyes and didn't want to say anything more.Anger surged in her heart, but her face became more and more indifferent like frost. Without saying a word, she turned around and was about to leave!

Luo Xi grabbed her hand violently!
his fingers—

cold-

Holding her hand tightly, there was an imperceptible tremor in his hoarse voice——

"I believe you."

Yin Xiamo's back was facing him stiffly, he slowly raised his arms, hugged her from behind, and silently put his chin on the top of her hair.

After a long time, she said softly:

"Luo Xi, you and I are both living in the ups and downs of the entertainment industry. It's hard to tell whether it's true or false. Often what's needed is not eyes and ears, but mutual trust. If there's no trust in each other, we may break up. It will be an inevitable fate."

Luo Xi hugged her tightly, embracing her as if embracing her own life.

"I will learn to trust you."

There was a mist in his eyes, he whispered, he didn't know if he was speaking to her, or himself.

The two were silent.

The night wind blows in from the window, the room is filled with the smell of night, the moonlight shines coldly on the two of them, he and her seem to be together, but also seem to be far away.

*** ***
Yin Xiamo originally thought that this was the end of the matter.

In the next few days, she and the crew of "Pure Love Love Song" went to some variety shows and accepted interviews from reporters. She was so busy that she hardly had time to rest.And all day long, she auditioned more than [-] single demos in the recording studio, and discussed and selected the songs to be included in the next album with the producer.After finishing work, it was already late, she walked out of the recording studio, and Jane was waiting for her in the car outside.

Yin Xiamo opened the door.

Zhen En was buried in the driver's seat, swiping her mobile phone. When she heard the sound, she raised her head suddenly, and stared at her in shock and astonishment:
"Did you already know?"

"what?"

"Luo Xi announces his withdrawal from the crew of "Battle Flag"!"

Zhen En handed over the phone in shock.When she went to pick up food for Xia Mo, she couldn't believe her ears when she heard two passer-by girls talking about Luo Xi quitting the filming of "Battle Flag".Hastily took out his phone, the No.1 on the hot search list was Luo Xi's withdrawal from the battle flag.

Jane can't believe it!

Isn't the "Battle Flag" incident already settled?No matter what the original reason was, Ou Huasheng Company finally came forward to clarify formally, and held a press conference. Ou Chenlai even personally invited Luo Xi to return to the "Battle Flag" crew, and Luo Xi also accepted.How could there be such a big change in just a few days? !
She anxiously asked repeatedly:

"Xia Mo, what the hell is going on?! How could Luo Xi offend Ou Huasheng?! You see what the public is saying about him now? Contrary to what he said! Besides, Ou Huasheng is our boss now, if the relationship gets stalemate, then you and Luo Xi... ..."

Yin Xiamo's face turned pale. She took the mobile phone in Zhen En's hand, and it was written that Luo Xi publicly announced her withdrawal from the crew of "Battle Flag".When the reporters asked the reason, Luo Xi did not answer directly, but said that the specific reason was very clear to Ou Huasheng's senior management.In the photo, Luo Xi has a gentle smile, as if she should not be too surprised even if she withdraws from a movie like "Battle Flag", which was produced with a huge amount of money.

So childish...

He actually chooses to do this...

Didn't hear Zhen En's worried cry, Xia Mo's mind went blank, and her eardrums were buzzing.Unconsciously, she took out her mobile phone, found Luo Xi's name, her fingers froze again, what could happen now, Luo Xi's actions were so decisive that there was no room for change.

"Xia Mo……"

Zhen En called her worriedly, but Xia Mo slowly put the phone back again, her expression changed from the shock just now to calm as before, she leaned her head against the chair pillow, closed her eyes, her black eyelashes were white trembling slightly on his skin.

"Why did Luo Xi do this?" Zhen En asked suspiciously.

Yin Xiamo was silent for a long time.

However, just when Jane thought she would not answer her, she heard her voice echoing in the car in a low voice——

"If it makes him happy to do it, so be it."

Happy?
Zhen En scratched her hair in confusion, not understanding the meaning of this sentence, and the subsequent development of the "Battle Flag" incident far exceeded her imagination.

Following Luo Xi's announcement of his withdrawal from the filming of "Battle Flag", Boss Xia, the behind-the-scenes chaebol of Star Point Brokerage Company, personally came forward to prepare a new film "The Prosperity of the World".The production lineup of the film is strong. The script is adapted from classic literary works that have sold millions of copies in China. The director is also one of the top directors in China, and the investment amount is even more astonishing than the figure of "Battle Flag".

Boss Xia revealed that "The Prosperity of the World" has actually been in preparation for more than a year, and the resources of all parties have already been fully in place, just to make the film the most perfect effect, they have been waiting for Luoxi's schedule.As for the "Battle Flag" controversy, Boss Xia replied to the reporter that Luo Xi has always been a very dedicated artist, and they believe that there must be sufficient reasons for Luo Xi's withdrawal from "Battle Flag", and they believe that "The Prosperity of the World" will definitely be a film. Very good movie.

Immediately afterwards, the female lead of "The Prosperity of the World" was officially announced, and it turned out to be the queen-level superstar in the music industry——Shen Qiang!
"Ou Shao, this is the minutes of Ou Huasheng's high-level meeting on the "Battle Flag" incident." Simon put a document on Ou Chen's desk.Ou Chen looked over, the sun shone on his expressionless face, revealing an indifferent coldness.

After a long wait for a response, Simon said:
"Ou Shao..."

Ou Chen didn't look up, turning the pages in thought:

"Say."

"Looking at the current situation, it is impossible to keep Luo Xi. However, his withdrawal is a breach of contract, and he can be required to compensate for all losses caused to the filming of "Battle Flag"."

"How is Luo Xi's financial situation?"

"I just investigated some time ago. Luo Xi's income from endorsement, film remuneration, and announcement fees over the years is very amazing, and he invests in real estate, finance, and catering industries, and the returns are also very rich." Many celebrities invest in other industries. But often because of poor management, few people can make money, but Luo Xi seems to have a gifted business vision and talent, and the family fortune he has earned in just a few years is almost astronomical.

"If he is asked to compensate for the loss of "Battle Flag", what is the approximate amount?" Ou Chen looked at Simon, and after hearing him say a number, he asked again, "What impact will this amount have on Luo Xi's economic situation? "

"Barely has any effect," Simon replied.

Ou Chen was silent for a moment:

"This amount is transferred from my personal account to Ou Huasheng. Please be responsible for handling it properly financially."

"Ou Shao!"

Simon was startled, but Ou Chen's expression made him swallow the question back.From the very beginning, Ou Shao's behavior on the "Battle Flag" incident was quite different from usual, as if it was not a business matter, but a personal grievance.However, for other subsidiaries in the group, Ou Shao still acted prudently and made wise decisions, so even though Ou Huasheng's senior management expressed dissatisfaction at the group meeting, they did not shake Ou Shao's position in any way.

"Yes. In addition, Ou Huasheng's senior management believes that it is necessary to find someone to replace Luo Xi in "Battle Flag" immediately, otherwise the longer the delay, the greater the loss."

"Are there any candidates under consideration?"

"...No." Simon also participated in Ou Huasheng's meeting. During the meeting, he proposed some candidates to replace Luo Xi, but none of them could surpass Luo Xi in terms of appearance and fame. There were even very few actors whose acting skills were comparable to Luo Xi's. .

Ou Chen's eyes are cold:

"In other words, without Luo Xi, the entire "Battle Flag" will be eclipsed?"

"Yes." Simon explained, "Originally, the movie "Battle Flag" was tailor-made by the company for Luo Xi, and Luo Xi took the film for this reason."

The sun shines in through the crystal glass.

Bathed in thousands of rays of light, Ou Chen's breath was so cold that it seemed to emanate from a black hole. He closed the file expressionlessly:
"If that's the case, then..."

*** ***
When Luo Xi announced his withdrawal from the filming of "Battle Flag", various media speculated about the reasons for his decision, and various versions of speculations were circulated, but all of them felt far-fetched.The media also predicted how Ouhuasheng would react, whether it would take Luoxi to court to investigate its responsibility for breach of contract, or put Luoxi on the blacklist from now on.However, none of the media's speculations happened. Instead, Ou Huasheng issued a statement saying that they forgive Luo Xi for quitting the film because of his mental state. This is an expression of responsibility for the art.At the same time, they announced that in order to be responsible to the audience, they will cancel the shooting plan of "Battle Flag".

There was an uproar in the circle!

I have never seen such a thing before, a film with such a huge investment unexpectedly aborted in such a peaceful manner!Even though Luo Xi's popularity is in full swing, it violates the professionalism of an actor after all. Ou Huasheng, who is at the aircraft carrier level in the entertainment industry, would connive at Luo Xi's wayward behavior so much, and bear the huge investment loss caused by it without any complaints. Take the initiative to find excuses for Luo Xi!There must be something unknown in the middle!

All kinds of gossip circulated in the circle.Some people said that it was because Ou Huasheng Company had invited Luo Xi back on the surface, but they still criticized Luo Xi a lot during the filming; She starred in "The Prosperity of the World" during the schedule, but maliciously refused to shoot "Battle Flag".

The last statement even got the acquiescence of a small number of people in the industry, because Boss Xia, the chaebol behind Xingdian Company, has a complicated background and extraordinary power. As an artist of Xingdian, Luo Xi can only fully cooperate with Boss Xia's investment. plan.Therefore, not only did Ou Huasheng not pursue Luo Xi's breach of the contract, but instead excused him, because Ou Huasheng was also very afraid of Boss Xia's background.

Looking down at the various speculations on Weibo, and thinking about all the rumors Zhen En heard these days, Yin Xiamo felt worried. She suddenly had a feeling that all of this was secretly manipulated, as if there was a dark storm It was approaching quietly, and she didn't know what it was going to be.

In the past few days, Luo Xi has been busy with the filming of "The Prosperity of the World", accepting interviews from various media, and appearing in various programs. The two have no time to meet, and even the phone call can only be over with a few brief sentences.On the phone, Luo Xi's voice was gentle and leisurely, as if nothing had happened, quitting "Battle Flag" was just a trivial matter, every time she tried to bring the topic to this matter, he would casually go around open it.

forget about it.

Yin Xiamo sighed secretly, she suddenly found that she had poured too much affection into Luo Xi without knowing it.Except for Xiaocheng, it is her consistent principle not to interfere in other people's lives.

If the "Battle Flag" incident was not instigated by Ou Chen, then Ou Huasheng would not have allowed Luo Xi to leave so easily; down action.She quietly put the phone back on the coffee table, thinking about what Ou Chen wants to do next.

Incidents that shocked all the media appeared one after another!
After Ou Huasheng terminated the filming of "Battle Flag", he suddenly announced that he would shoot the next movie "Golden Dance" immediately. It will basically use the director and cast of "Battle Flag" and double the investment.As soon as the news came out, the circle immediately became turbulent.

Judging from the shooting plan and launch schedule announced by Ou Huasheng, "Golden Dance" will be screened at about the same time as "The Prosperity of the World".In connection with the previous "Battle Flag" incident, anyone with a discerning eye can see that although Ou Huasheng was calm when Luo Xi left the "Battle Flag" crew, "Golden Dance" was clearly aimed at "The Prosperity of the World".

Because this drama focuses on the female lead, many actresses' managers contacted Ou Huasheng Company one after another.Being able to participate in "Golden Dance" is a rare opportunity for any actress.Even if starring in "Golden Dance" will face the situation of competing with "The Prosperous World" starring Luo Xi, but after careful analysis, it may not necessarily lose to "The Prosperous World".Both are also ultra-luxury shooting crews, and both are also high investment, so the pre-conditions should be similar.But when it comes to later publicity, it's different.Ouhuasheng Company has a huge distribution system at the back end of performing arts, and with many movie theaters, its advantages in post-promotion and uploading of films are incomparable to Star Point Company.

Therefore, who will play the heroine of "Golden Dance" is simply the hottest hot news in the near future besides the start of filming of "The Prosperity of the World".

however--

Ou Huasheng Company did not invite any female stars to audition, and a few days later, it directly announced to the media that——

Yin Xiamo will act as the first heroine of "Golden Dance"!
Public opinion is in an uproar again!

Although Yin Xiamo had won the Golden Melody of the Year Award for Best Newcomer, and although Yin Xiamo's "Pure Love Love Song" was a great success, in the highly competitive entertainment circle, it is still difficult for her fame and appeal to carry the box office.If "Golden Dance" wants to win or lose with Luo Xi's "The Prosperity of the World", then at least the starring box office influence should not be too far behind, and Yin Xiamo is not qualified to be compared with Luo Xi's status at all!
However, amidst the voices of doubt, some media analyzed that Yin Xiamo was originally an artist under Ou Huasheng's banner, and it was reasonable for Ou Huasheng to strive for opportunities for his own artist.Besides, the relationship between Luo Xi and Yin Xiamo's lovers was well known some time ago. On the premise that no more charismatic starring candidate than Luo Xi could be found, choosing Yin Xiamo and clearly singing against Luo Xi was more important than ordinary publicity. It is indeed a smart choice to create momentum with the beak head.But if two people fight in the ring like this, I'm afraid that the relationship is prone to cracks.

At the same time, the general manager of Ou Huasheng resigned due to illness, and the company's affairs were temporarily handled by Ou Chen. Rumors spread that the former general manager left because he was dissatisfied with Ou Chen's excessive interference in company affairs.Ou Chen has always been a legend in the industry, known for his calmness and wisdom, but when it comes to Luo Xi, Yin Xia Mo, his style of acting is completely different from the past.

Is all this a coincidence?
Or is there any subtle relationship between this series of things?

Just when various media were wondering and speculating, an even more unexpected piece of news was exposed!Someone from the hospital inadvertently revealed that Luo Xi's girlfriend Yin Xiamo sent Ou Chen to the hospital because of a stomach attack that night!
Coincidentally, at that time, a fan who liked Yin Xiamo happened to take pictures with his mobile phone.In the photo, Ou Chen was lying on the emergency bed, and Yin Xiamo looked down at him with an expression of anxiety and concern, as if the two had known each other for a long time and had a deep relationship.

what--!
I see--!
In an instant, all the mysteries became clear!

Fame and fortune are indeed the most alluring forbidden fruit in the world, and no matter how romantic and pure love is in fairy tales, it is so vulnerable.In order to become the future heir of the Ou Group, Yin Xiamo had the heart to abandon Luo Xi, who had helped her many times, and even got the chance to star in "Golden Dance" after Luo Xi sadly left!

Such a woman...

After the shock of the media, the "Battle Flag" incident that has subsided has been heated up again, and the attention has even overshadowed the start of filming of "The Prosperity of the World".For a while, the hot topics of discussion on various media platforms and big Vs all focused on the disclosure of "the inside story of "Zhanqi""——

"Yin Xiamo abandons Luo Xi and climbs another branch"!
"Luoxi's withdrawal from <Zhanqi> was hurt by love"!
"Luo Xi Yin Xia Mo officially broke up"!
"Yin Xiamo used the ambiguous relationship to get the leading role of "Golden Dance""!Etc., etc……

The media reporters even dug up the previous picture of the day when Ou Huasheng Company took over Sun Company. There was a photo in it. In the photo, Yin Xiamo tied green lace on Ou Chen's wrist in the sunset, which proved that she had the desire to seduce Ou Chen's heir. Heart!

Some reporters even revealed that Yin Xia Mozhan also had a lot of inside stories about being the endorsement of the famous Leo. The reason why she was able to accept the filming of Leo's commercial had a lot to do with Ou Chen's support.

Intriguing...

Amid the overwhelming condemnation, Yin Xiamo's fans were divided into two factions.One faction firmly believed that Xia Mo would not do such a thing, and there must be some misunderstanding. Xia Mo had suffered many innocent accusations before, but in the end the facts proved her innocence; while the other faction accounted for the vast majority Partly, they came from Luo Xi's fans. Originally, Ai Wu and Wu Di supported Xia Mo because of Luo Xi's relationship. Facing such news, they were both angry and sad.

In the "Battle Flag" incident, no matter how loudly people questioned Luo Xi, Luo Xi's fans have always defended Luo Xi firmly, firmly believing that there is a reason for his departure, and there are even difficulties!Now that the truth is revealed, Luo Xi's fans are hurt and hurt for him, but they don't know what to do.

They want to condemn Yin Xiamo and let Yin Xiamo get the lesson she deserves, but the love Luoxi has shown for her in the past makes the fans unable to bear to act rashly. After all, this is Luoxi's only officially publicized love in the past few years. News The romantic scene of the press conference is still engraved in their hearts. Luo Luo really likes her. The fans were very sad. It was the first time their Lolo really fell in love with a girl, and he would be hurt like this.

However, in case there is a misunderstanding, things in the entertainment industry are so confusing, they decided to wait patiently for Luo Luo's statement.However, if it is indeed Yin Xiamo who hurt Luo Xi, they will use any means to make her pay the price she deserves!

night.

The music from the mobile phone rang in the deadly silence of the living room, "Xia Mo" flashed on the caller ID, the air was so silent that it seemed that he was not breathing, the phone kept ringing and vibrating, the word "Xia Mo" echoed in the breath of the night. A cold feeling.

Luo Xi's eyes were as dark as night.

He stared at the name displayed on the phone strangely, as if waiting, waiting to see how long her patience would last.The ringing stopped abruptly, and his heartbeat stopped abruptly at that moment, and his lips gradually turned pale.Suddenly, the music on the mobile phone rang stubbornly again, still flashing her name!

fingertips trembling——

Slowly, she wanted to press the connect button, but her fingers became extremely stiff unconsciously. Luo Xi's face was numb, and she recalled the scene she saw with heartache.In the picture, Ou Chen was lying unconscious on the emergency bed. On the way to be sent to the emergency room by doctors and nurses, Yin Xiamo looked down at Ou Chen anxiously, showing the concern in his expression.

she……

tricked him...

…………

……

"Did you go to him?! Did you intercede with him?!" Seeing her hesitation, his heart ached like it was about to burst.

"You believe what he said?" She stared at him.

"I'm asking you!" he growled.

"Okay, then let me tell you," she said through clenched teeth, "I didn't make any deal with him, nor did I promise him any conditions."

……

"I will learn to trust you."

He hugged her tightly, embracing her as if embracing his own life...

……

…………

"I didn't make any deal with him, nor did I promise him any conditions."

that is--

She still went to find him...

She really knows how to change concepts secretly!

He wanted to believe her, but she chose to deceive him...

Luo Xi couldn't help laughing, his face was as pale as cherry blossom petals knocked down by the rain, he smiled sadly, his eyes revealed a shocking chill, and he slammed his phone onto the snow-white wall!