With these thoughts in mind, she asked, "Sister Man, why are you helping me so much?"
Just because theyâve met a few times?
Because she kept a secret for her?
That doesnât seem like much...
Xiao Man looked up at her with genuine curiosity, and gestured for her to come closer.
Eleven squatted down.
Xiao Manâs face came closer, so close thatâ
She suddenly leaned in and planted a big smack on Elevenâs cheek!
Eleven was stunned, while Xiao Man had a triumphant look on her face, laughing heartily.
She turned to look at Xiao Man innocently, blinked, and said, "Sister Man..."
"Because I like you," Xiao Man replied cheerfully, her slender legs crossed and her hand resting on her thigh. Her smile was beautiful and captivating. "Little Cute, hasnât anyone ever told you that youâre very lovable?"
"No... not at all..." Eleven finally snapped out of her trance. She was visibly taken aback, having been flirted with by a woman. She frowned, "I donât know why, but people always seem to dislike me."
"Oh? Really? What are those people thinking? How can anyone not like such a cutie?" Xiao Manâs flirting wasnât much different from a manâs. With fingers that were far more beautiful than any manâs, she hooked under Elevenâs chin. Smiling mysteriously, she said, "Such tempting little lips, theyâre just begging to be kissed all the time."
Eleven looked embarrassed and turned her head away slightly, "Sister Man..."
"Hahaha..." Having teased Eleven, Xiao Man was highly amused, "Fourth Master must be very lucky."
Fan Fan came back after fetching something for Xiao Man. Seeing the scene, she walked over to Eleven, said with a smile, "Did Sister Man just flirt with you? That means she really likes you!"
Eleven: "..."
She didnât have to go that far... there are others ways to express affection right?
On second thought, she found herself somewhat fond of this mature and charming woman.
She was straightforward, genuine, spoke her mind, and despite her good nature, she was constantly being slandered by others.
Given a choice between her and Lin Qiang, she would certainly choose Xiao Man.
When it came to discussing acting, Xiao Man was different from when she was horsing around, she was very serious. From the characterâs profile, the relationships with other characters in the story, the scenes they were going to audition for, the preceding and succeeding events, the appropriate emotions to portray, Xiao Man explained everything to her in detail.
It was a different experience from attending classes at school. Classroom learning tended to be more theoretical, whereas Xiao Manâs teaching was more practical.
Before she left to change her makeup and costume for the next scene, Xiao Man encouraged her, "Just perform naturally, as if youâre acting in class. Donât pressure yourself, just treat it as if youâre having fun."
After Xiao Man left, everyone was busy doing their own thing and no one had time for her. So, she sat alone in Xiao Manâs camp, reading the script. She called Gu Liancheng, speaking softly, "Honey, I have something to tell you! The director offered me an audition."
On the other end, Gu Liancheng instantly became alert, asking, "Where? Are you alone?"
He was a bit worried about her being new to the industry and possibly being conned by some self-proclaimed film company producers or directors to audition.
Reasonably speaking, she shouldnât fall for such tricks easily, but he still couldnât help feeling concerned.
"No, didnât I tell you that Iâm at the film city? The director of Xiao Manâs drama, Ma Gang, wants me to audition for a new role in the drama."
"Ma Gang?" With this, Gu Liancheng relaxed, "Okay. Then do your best."