Bai Yun had thought that she would be able to make him talk freely, but unexpectedly, he merely responded with a few words casually. It was a pity that Chu Jiang was not crazy about discussing acting.
Relaxing the tension she'd built up over the night to get into character, she chuckled. "Anyone might have a problem when it comes to acting, but definitely not me."
She spoke softly and with a hint of a smile. She should have been unconvincing, but looking at those determined eyes, Chu Jiang swallowed his original words and nodded. "I hope so, Miss Bai."
Bai Yun looked at him with a smile. When she spoke, her voice was light and she imitated his tone. "Thank you, Mr. Chu."
Chu Jiang vaguely felt that the person standing in front of him was no longer Bai Yun. Or perhaps, he had never understood this lawfully wedded ex-wife of his. It was only when they were about to really part that he suddenly felt curious.
But so what?
After all, their relationship was officially marked with a full-stop. They no longer had anything to do with each other.
After the "friendly" performance exchange meeting in Chu Jiang's office, Chu Jiang seemed to be unable to stand her chatter. Or perhaps he had really completed his work. He suggested, "Let me send you back, Bai Yun."
When he was in a good mood and liked to tease her, he would call her Miss Bai. When he was impatient, he would even call her by her full name. Sometimes, Chu Jiang's little habits could also show his emotions. Bai Yun pursed her lips and quickly rejected him.
She didn't want to be stuck with a humanoid cooler in late November. "I can have my assistant pick me up."
However, Chu Jiang had already scooped up his coat and put it on nimbly. "There are some things I need to explain more clearly."
With his brown coat, white wool sweater, and gold-rimmed glasses, Chu Jiang looked like a famous school professor. He was refined and handsome.
Bai Yun changed her mind. Although Chu Jiang was cold as a refrigerator, it was nonetheless a good-looking refrigerator, extremely pleasing to the eye and even served to raise one's aesthetic standards.
So she followed Chu Jiang out the door.
His studio was a quiet one. There were few employees but each and every one was highly competent.
Ever since he won the international Best Actor Award, he had left his previous entertainment company and set up his own studio. He seemed to have inherited the Chu family's business acumen and shrewd judgment. In an extremely short period of time, he had made a name for himself in the industry and his company was now much stronger than the company Bai Yun was currently managed under.
This was probably the male supporting role's 'buff'. After all, when two men fought over a woman, it would only be interesting if they were evenly matched. It would also highlight how unique the female lead was.
Walking behind Chu Jiang, Bai Yun got lost in thought as she looked at his broad shoulders and good figure that couldn't be concealed under his heavy clothes.
After interacting with Chu Jiang a few times, she realized that Chu Jiang was much smarter and more noble than she had thought. Perhaps it was because he had lived a luxurious life since he was young, so he had an otherworldly sense of nobility.
However, she had heard from Du Qing that Best Actor Chu had achieved his current status solely through his own efforts.
It was probably because Chu Jiang was in the same situation as her in reality that when she got into the car, she said without rhyme or reason, "Chu Jiang, I hope you develop better taste and won't keep falling for the same type of woman."
Chu Jiang's hand froze on the steering wheel, feeling that this woman's brain seemed to be working on and off. What did she mean by this? Was it to persuade him to stay or to play hard to get after the divorce?
Chu Jiang sneered. "Don't worry, Miss Bai. I won't fall for it a second time."
Talk about misconstruing one's good intentions!
She stopped talking and snorted. "Mr. Chu, what did you want to remind me of? I'm all ears!"
Chu Jiang turned the steering wheel and answered as he drove, "I heard you signed a bet with your company?"
Bai Yun was puzzled as to how Chu Jiang knew about this. Though, when she thought of his connections, she calmed down. "Yes, I want resources while the company wants hype and benefits. It's a win-win deal. We each take what we need."
Chu Jiang tightened his grip on the steering wheel. "Bai Yun, even if we're divorced, you can still try to get me to help you."
When Bai Yun heard this, she turned to look at Chu Jiang.
His jawline was very smooth, and his side profile was as chiseled and three-dimensional as a statue. With such a face, he looked good at every angle.
However, Bai Yun would not agree to taking the shortcut just because she was momentarily blinded by his beauty. Moreover, he was Chu Jiang!
"Mr. Chu, I remember you telling me that we have nothing to do with each other anymore." She gazed calmly at their approaching destination, wondering why Chu Jiang had suddenly changed his tune.
Chu Jiang was also very surprised by his own words. He had always loathed those ridiculous unspoken rules in the industry, yet he had just fantasized about using such resources to exchange for her dependence.