Chapter 423: Chapter 422: Because of You (Monthly Ticket Extra 3)
 

In fact, Bo Yan wanted to know what Xia Siyu’s guided reading thought of Qin Baizhou.

He and Qin Baizhou had already crossed the line, but from what Xia Siyu had just said, she probably didn’t know yet.

She didn’t know that Qin Baizhou liked her.

Moreover, given how Qin Baizhou went directly to his door last time, he probably wanted to declare war officially.

Bo Yan’s provocative remark today was also a rather casual acceptance of the challenge.

Xia Siyu frowned slightly, her expression a bit conflicted. Seeing her like this actually made Bo Yan’s heart sink a little.

Although he currently had the upper hand, and they had even registered their marriage, protected by the law, Xia Siyu’s resistance to him was quite real. Of course, there was some progress, at the very least in the form of kisses and hugs. Although she still wasn’t thrilled, she wouldn’t hit him. But if he wanted to get any closer, she would strongly object.

After thinking it over, Xia Siyu said, “Although Brother Qin is quite nice to me, he is, after all, an agent, and I’m an artist. Agents don’t want their artists to get involved in relationships—it affects business and casting offers.”

Qin Baizhou had always been a person who prioritized interests. He liked to use the least amount of time to achieve the highest efficiency and create the best benefits.

In the past few years, Xia Siyu’s career had gradually recovered under his management, quickly returning her to the top-tier status. Despite the mixed reviews, it had to be said that he indeed had a knack for bringing money, popularity, and attention to his artists.

And his contracts were not as oppressive as those at other companies. That’s why Huixing had become China’s most famous entertainment company in just three short years of establishment.

But, between an artist and an agent, there was both a community of interest and conflict.

An artist’s personal needs and the company’s regulations were naturally conflicting.

However.

Her relationship with Qin Baizhou, it seemed, was not just that.

Originally, Xia Siyu never felt there was anything amiss. She and Qin Baizhou had known each other for many years, and their interactions were like those between friends or brothers. Although she didn’t want to talk about her family issues, she would tell him everything else and trusted him deeply.

But recently, how should she put it? Maybe it was really because Bo Yan’s disruptive acts influenced her, making her overthink, but somehow she felt that Brother Qin’s behavior towards her was, perhaps, sort of, probably, a bit peculiarly close?

In the past, she never considered Qin Baizhou in that way. It wasn’t because he wasn’t handsome or lacked charm.

After all, having known each other for so many years as good friends, they were too familiar with each other to have those kinds of feelings.

Besides, having known each other for so many years, if he wanted to confess, he would have done it a long time ago, wouldn’t he? Why wait until now?

She must be overthinking it!

She shook her head, “Let’s leave it at that. I don’t like my private life being known by the company, and I hate people who go around publicizing my private affairs even more!”

She looked at Bo Yan, her gaze sharp; clearly, Bo Yan was the one spreading her private matters around!

Upon hearing her even tone, Bo Yan figured she really didn’t regard Qin Baizhou as a boyfriend or an alternative. This straightforward woman, if Qin Baizhou didn’t confess, perhaps she would never consider the possibility between the two of them in this lifetime.

He smiled wryly. Just at that moment, Song Fengzhi’s call came again, and this time Bo Yan replied affirmatively, “I’ll come down immediately.”

After hanging up, he looked at Xia Siyu seriously, “I’m leaving now.”

“Hurry up and go.”

Bo Yan smiled, “Give me a kiss before I go.”