I'm In Love With the Guy I Grew Up With-Chapter 849: King’s Contempt 1

Chapter 849: Chapter 849: King’s Contempt 1
"Just earning some pocket money, Xiaohua, you take it and use it. Thanks for the eggs," Ji Yebai said arrogantly.
Ning Xixi wanted to laugh, this guy... he went into business just for Xiaohua.
Xiaohua was too shy to take it, so Ning Xixi thought for a moment and gave all the money Ji Yebai earned to the village chief, thinking it could help others more.
...
The night was as cool as water, and the stars in the mountains were far more brilliant than the city lights. Ning Xixi leaned on the windowsill, gazing at the starry sky.
Ji Yebai vaguely heard her gentle prayers, "Mom and Dad, may you be happy in heaven."
His heart felt a light pang, a spreading tenderness and bitterness.
He embraced Ning Xixi from behind, his voice low, "From now on, I will be your family."
"Will you... always be by my side?"
Ji Yebai held her hand, firm and strong, "I will always be there in the future too!"
Ning Xixi suppressed the tears of emotion she was about to cry and pulled Ji Yebai to lie down on the bed, "It’s getting late, let’s sleep."
The bed was a bit small, not enough for Ji Yebai’s long arms and legs, so he had to bend his knees to sleep.
Ning Xixi was playing with his pajama buttons, "I have something I want to tell you."
"Hmm?" A lazy voice.
"Sister Xixia is worried that I’ll overthink while idle, and asked if I’m planning to take on a drama. I’d be acting opposite Wen Sinian, and it’s not much, the director is very understanding, only requires weekends..."
Hearing Wen Sinian’s name, Ji Yebai, who had closed his eyes, opened them again, a few strands of hidden hostility visible.
"Do you want to go?"
"Uh-huh..."
"Then go." Ji Yebai was uncharacteristically generous, "Do you need to audition? I’ll go with you."
Ning Xixi was ready for Ji Yebai to disagree and was prepared to refuse Ruan Xixia, but unexpectedly, Ji Yebai agreed!
This feeling was like a surprise falling from the sky! Her voice was tinged with excitement, "The audition is tomorrow afternoon... are you really okay with me going?"
Ji Yebai gave an "um," with his own considerations and plans in mind, patting her head, "Sleep."
"Good night."
Good night, my dear Erxi.
...
Sweet dreams for the night.
The next day, they bid farewell to this warm and beautiful little mountain village, and the bus drove toward Ying City.
They had a meal together, and then each went home.
Ji Yebai accompanied Ning Xixi to a studio. Ruan Xixia and the other main actors were taking costume photos for promotional purposes, while the director started a simple audition for Ning Xixi.
After performing two segments, the director was very satisfied with Ning Xixi and beckoned, "Sinian, come over and read with Xixi."
Wen Sinian walked over slowly, and after taking off his black sunglasses, his gaze toward Ning Xixi was no longer as gentle as before, rather filled with a cold frost.
"Director, I don’t think she qualifies to act with me."
The director’s expression immediately turned a bit awkward, glancing at Ning Xixi, noticing her biting her lower lip, feeling a bit soft-hearted.
"Sinian, you can’t say it like that, Xixi and your CP are quite popular online, and her acting skills are on point. Acting with her in another drama could benefit you too..."
"Why should I let her ride on my popularity?" Wen Sinian said bluntly, "Ning Xixi, stepping on me to rise once was enough, now you want to do it again? You really have mastered the act of being pure and naive!!"
Ning Xixi was furious, "Wen Sinian, can you not be so harsh with your words!"