"I don't know why Miss Tang asked me out," Xu Jiayi asked Tang Tang with a smile. After all, Xu Jiayi was also a shrewd person and didn't think Tang Tang asked him out just to drink coffee and chat about everyday matters.
Tang Tang's eyes rolled around before she replied to Xu Jiayi, "It's just curiosity."
"Curiosity?" Xu Jiayi looked at Tang Tang, slightly bewildered.
Tang Tang nodded, "Yes, actually, Shi Xinxin has always mentioned you to me, and I know you are pursuing Shi Xinxin. But I'm just curious why a big celebrity like you would be so interested in a small editor from a small magazine like Shi Xinxin. In fact, I even thought you might be toying with Shi Xinxin."
Hearing that Tang Tang had so many questions in her heart, Xu Jiayi quickly clarified, "Miss Tang, you are wronging me. I truly have feelings for Shi Xinxin, and I wasn't intentionally teasing or playing with her. Otherwise, I wouldn't have gone through so much trouble to go to an amusement park to confess to her."
"Then tell me, what exactly about Shi Xinxin attracts you?" Tang Tang continued to press for details.
When Xu Jiayi thought of Shi Xinxin again, a faint smile couldn't help but curl up on his lips. "If you talk about Shi Xinxin, her figure isn't like those celebrity models. As for her looks, I've seen many in the entertainment industry. But if you ask why I was attracted to such an ordinary person, perhaps it's precisely because of her ordinariness."
Hearing Xu Jiayi say this, Tang Tang couldn't help but laugh. "Ordinary? I never expected you to use such a descriptor. So, Mr. Xu Jiayi, the big star, which aspect of her ordinariness caught your eye?"
"I can't quite explain it, it's just a feeling," Xu Jiayi said with a sincere expression. "If you ask me to articulate what's good about her, I can't really pinpoint it. But what's certain is that the feeling I had when I met her was unlike any I've ever experienced with any of the beautiful women I've seen in the entire entertainment industry. That's why she deeply attracted me."
Tang Tang felt that Xu Jiayi's so-called "ordinary" explanation was as good as saying nothing. However, Tang Tang was still very sure of Xu Jiayi's feelings.
The reason Tang Tang became friends with Shi Xinxin, besides their compatibility from a young age, was also the "ordinariness" that Xu Jiayi mentioned.
Tang Tang was the daughter of a prominent family, and Xu Jiayi was a big star in the complex entertainment industry. Both of their identities were quite special, so Tang Tang could understand Xu Jiayi's feelings.
"Although what you said is like saying nothing, I can still understand how you feel," Tang Tang told Xu Jiayi frankly.
This surprised Xu Jiayi somewhat, as he himself knew his words were a bit strange. But the fact that Tang Tang could understand made Xu Jiayi think that perhaps they were the same kind of people, which was why they could both understand Shi Xinxin in a similar way.
"Although I was very worried when I first heard you were pursuing Shi Xinxin, after talking with you today, I realize I should be more worried about Shi Xinxin and Sheng Chenjin."
"Did you come to help your good friend pass the test?" Xu Jiayi asked Tang Tang with a playful smile.
Tang Tang didn't deny it. "Just consider it that way. I really wanted to see why you were relentlessly pursuing Shi Xinxin, and for what reason. You know about Sheng Chenjin and Shi Xinxin's situation. Because of this, I've been very worried."
"So you're worried I'll be another Sheng Chenjin?" Xu Jiayi retorted.
Tang Tang nodded earnestly, "Exactly, I am worried. But looking at you now, I think I will support you and Shi Xinxin even more. At least you seem like a gentle person."
Xu Jiayi laughed heartily, "Thank you for the compliment, Miss Tang." Then, Xu Jiayi gave a wry smile, "If your good wishes come true and I can win Shi Xinxin over, I'll be even happier."
"Didn't you say you were going to visit Shi Xinxin in America?" Tang Tang said calmly. "Isn't this the perfect opportunity? You absolutely must not miss it."
When this was mentioned, Xu Jiayi became full of confidence. "Don't worry, I will definitely not miss these opportunities. Shi Xinxin must feel very lonely by herself in America for this year. If I visit her occasionally, perhaps things will develop faster."
"I'm optimistic about you," Tang Tang stated bluntly.
Hearing Tang Tang's words, Xu Jiayi became even happier. "You're supporting me so openly, aren't you afraid Shi Xinxin will find out and break off her friendship with you?"
"She doesn't have the guts for that."
Tang Tang and Xu Jiayi both found their conversation to be very relaxed and enjoyable, and they seemed quite happy. Just like old friends, Xu Jiayi liked people like Tang Tang who got straight to the point; it made conversations more interesting.
After a while, Xu Jiayi left before Tang Tang.
As soon as Xu Jiayi had left, another man approached Tang Tang.
Tang Tang looked up and saw Xiao Feng frowning at her.
"Why are you here?" Tang Tang asked casually.
Xiao Feng sat down opposite Tang Tang. "This is my shop. Why can't I be here?"
Tang Tang picked up her coffee and took a sip.
Xiao Feng pouted in the direction Xu Jiayi had left. "You know this big star?"
"Mm," Tang Tang nodded, remaining silent.
Xiao Feng looked unhappy. "You two seemed to be having such a happy chat."
"Do you want me to argue with someone?" Tang Tang deliberately used words to provoke Xiao Feng.
"I didn't think that. It's just that your happy conversation makes me a bit uncomfortable, even a little jealous," Xiao Feng confessed his feelings directly. "You know, you're my fiancée."
"Don't talk nonsense!" Tang Tang was still unwilling to admit it. "Now you remember this relationship?"
"I've always liked this relationship," Xiao Feng's witty remarks left Tang Tang speechless.
Tang Tang didn't give Xiao Feng any face. "I'm really sorry, young master Xiao Feng, I still need to think more about this relationship."
Xiao Feng disliked Tang Tang's attitude and words the most. "The way you say that makes it seem like I'm not trying hard enough. It looks like I need to make a phone call to book a date for next weekend."
Tang Tang ignored Xiao Feng. "I was just talking to Xu Jiayi about Shi Xinxin."