The Scheming Ex-Husband's Courtship-Chapter 454 - 404 He Must Be Angry

Chapter 454: Chapter 404 He Must Be Angry
Should I lie?
But she wasn’t accustomed to lying, even if it was a well-meaning lie.
Zhuo Yuqing struggled for a while before sitting up decisively, as if determined to be courageous: "Bai Chengxi, I’m back in City A, currently at home."
After saying that, she waited nervously for his reaction.
There was silence from his end for a long while, and just when she thought he was angry, Bai Chengxi’s voice came through calmly, "You should go back and spend some time with your parents."
This response took Zhuo Yuqing by surprise, and she couldn’t react immediately: "You’re not angry? I didn’t even let you know beforehand."
Bai Chengxi didn’t directly answer her question but said, "Enjoy your time at home, I’ll call you when I have time."
Before she could say goodbye, he hung up the phone. Listening to the busy tone, Zhuo Yuqing’s mood suddenly turned gloomy. Although Bai Chengxi didn’t utter a word of reproach, she could feel that he was angry.
Bai Chengxi was indeed angry. He had planned to prepare a gift and choose a day to visit her parents in City A with her. But she flew back alone without saying a word. If he hadn’t called, was she planning to keep it a secret from him indefinitely?
In her heart, she still hadn’t accepted him, so she dared not take him, her husband, to meet her parents,
But could he blame her? The marriage was essentially coerced indirectly by him. She had no feelings for him, only a sense of duty as a wife. It was natural for her not to want her parents to know.
Although Bai Chengxi understood this perfectly, he still felt as though a heavy stone was pressing on his chest, causing him unbearable discomfort and leaving him in a bad mood for no reason.
Bai Chengxi was massaging his temples when someone knocked on the door. He said, "Come in."
Xixiao had just finished up at the set, her makeup still on, giving her an aloof and dazzling appearance, unlike someone from real life, as if such a person truly belonged on the silver screen.
"What’s up?" Bai Chengxi leaned against the backrest of his chair and casually lit a cigarette.
Xixiao stretched out her hand and said, "Give me one."
Bai Chengxi pushed the cigarette pack towards her, and she took a cigarette and lighter to light it up herself, smoking proficiently.
"President Bai, I want the leading lady role in ’A smile that captivates the city,’" Xixiao took a drag of her cigarette, casually blowing out a smoke ring.
’A smile that captivates the city’ was adapted from a popular novel, and the drama had gained buzz before its release. Whether it was investment or the production team, it was of great importance to Xingdong Media this year. If Xixiao landed the lead role, her career would soar to new heights.
Everyone in Xingdong Media knew that what Bai Chengxi disliked the most was actors asking him for roles. Thus, upon hearing Xixiao’s request, he narrowed his eyes, "What terms did they offer you?"
Xixiao was taken aback, she hadn’t expected this man to see through her intentions so easily. Since that was the case, she didn’t bother to equivocate anymore: "Chengguang Entertainment is trying to poach me with a high offer, promising me the leading role in a major production they’re investing heavily in this year." Xixiao flicked ash from her cigarette, "I came from Xingdong Media, and Xingdong has been good to me, so I prioritize the interests of Xingdong first."
Bai Chengxi laughed dismissively. He was well aware of the implication in Xixiao’s words—give her a good role, or she’d switch companies. Either way, she wasn’t worried about finding another opportunity.
But Bai Chengxi did not tolerate threats, nor did he like others threatening him.
"Xixiao, let me give you a piece of advice. I made a Xixiao famous, and I can make another Xixiao famous. Whether you stay or leave, it’s just a matter of time for me," he said. "Secondly, I heard that the real leading lady of Chengguang Entertainment is making a comeback. Do you think you’d still have a chance at a big production once she’s back? Wouldn’t going there mean you’re just cannon fodder?"
Upon hearing this, Xixiao’s complexion changed: "You mean Su Yingluo is coming back? Hasn’t she been developing her career in M country?"
Bai Chengxi clearly didn’t intend to answer her question and gave her a cold glance: "Xingdong Media can make you wildly popular or completely ignored. If you want to survive in this circle, stop harboring the wrong ideas. You know very well what type of people I detest."
Xixiao’s guilt was evident as she lowered her head and extinguished her cigarette in the ashtray: "It seems that Chengguang Entertainment really aren’t that sincere. Since Su Yingluo is coming back, others won’t stand a chance. Hah, I almost fell for their trick."
Then, she looked sincerely at Bai Chengxi: "I apologize, President Bai. I was momentarily confused. I promise that from now on, I will be loyal to Xingdong Media and will not entertain thoughts of leaving again."