FYN Chapter 62 Qin Lan's Initiative!
Chapter 62 Qin Lan's Initiative!
The smell of alcohol permeated the private rooms of the restaurant.
Qin Lan downed glass after glass of baijiu with clean, efficient movements, as if she were drinking plain water, but her slightly trembling fingers betrayed the turmoil in her heart.
Xu Lang wanted to stop him, but stopped himself from speaking.
Judging from her condition, perhaps getting completely drunk would be the best pain reliever right now.
Drowning one's sorrows in alcohol is sometimes the only dignified option for adults.
"Xu Lang..." Qin Lan took a swig of wine, raised her head, her eyes reddening, and looked at Xu Lang, already somewhat drunk.
"You know what? People in this industry call me a respectable person."
"To hell with dignity! Breakups have to be dignified, apologies have to be dignified, and even when you get dumped, you have to smile and offer your blessings!"
"But I... I fucking want to tear things apart too!"
She slammed her hand on the table, her emotions running high.
She retrieved the cigarette case, shook out a thin cigarette, lit it, and took a deep drag; the embers flickered in the dim light.
She lifted the cigarette from her lips, exhaled a thick smoke ring, and looked at Xu Lang again:
"But I can't, I'm already in this industry..."
Xu Lang offered her one, took a drag, and exhaled the smoke.
"Sister Lan, there are no outsiders here. Say whatever you want, curse if you want, I'll be your emotional dumping ground!"
Qin Lan's eyes were unfocused, yet they held a long-lost clarity.
"Outsiders say he was rejected four times after proposing, saying I didn't want to get married... That's what I said, for the sake of so-called face!"
"But who knew that I took on his filming role for free, causing his production to run into financial difficulties, and I had to cover the losses out of my own pocket! I don't want to get married? Ha..."
"We've been together for three years, three whole years. I've been there for him through the poorest times, soaking his feet with him, revising scripts, begging for investment..."
"Do you think men really can't have money, power, or influence? Once they have these things, they want more, forgetting the wives who stood by them through thick and thin, only craving novelty..."
Xu Lang already understood!
Her so-called carefree independence and her so-called non-marriage stance are nothing more than a carefully maintained public relations image.
The woman inside is always a "love-obsessed" person who puts love first and devotes herself wholeheartedly to it.
Upon careful reflection, everything makes sense!
When her first love was in a car accident, she was willing to pay millions in breach of contract fees to violate the "no dating" rule and accompany him.
Following the previous director, she put her own money in her own pocket, worked for free, and risked all her resources...
But I genuinely fed the dog every single time.
Her heart was broken!
Why can't sincerity be reciprocated?
Does true love still exist in this world?
"Xu Lang, are all men like this? You're like this too, aren't you?"
Her cheeks were flushed with the effects of alcohol, and her eyes were hazy yet inquisitive. The allure of this mature woman, enhanced by the alcohol, was incredibly captivating.
Xu Lang pondered for a moment: "I'm different from him!"
I'm not a scumbag because I'm rich, powerful, or influential—
Qin Lan seemed not to hear, and only murmured:
"Xu Lang, do you think I really... don't deserve to be loved?"
Her eyes were humble, even trembling with tears, and her lips were pursed...
Xu Lang got up, sat down beside her, put one arm around her shoulder and hugged her tightly, and took out a few tissues with the other hand to wipe her tears.
"Sister Lan, you're wonderful. You just followed the wrong person; those people didn't know how to cherish you, they don't deserve your love!"
Qin Lan stared at him blankly for a long while, then slowly leaned on his shoulder, like a weary bird finally finding its home, her voice as soft as a dream:
"Xu Lang, you're so kind. I wish you had shown up sooner..."
Xu Lang smiled, smelling the feminine fragrance emanating from her and feeling the softness of her against him, but said nothing.
She suddenly stood up, broke free, and picked up her wine glass:
"Xu Lang, come on, cheers!"
Xu Lang picked up his wine glass, clinked it with hers, and drank it all in one gulp.
She finished her drink with apparent enjoyment, placed the glass on the table, and spoke in a slightly carefree tone:
"Love, ha! Bullshit love! I'll never believe in love again. Live for today..."
"Anyone who still believes in love is a fool... Hahaha, come on, Xu Lang, let's drink until we drop..."
I kept chugging down one cup after another!
When the party ended, Qin Lan was completely drunk, but she was still muttering things like "bullshit love" and "men have no conscience."
Xu Lang was also a little drunk, but he was still able to take her away.
He half-carried, half-lifted her away from the noise and booked a room at a nearby hotel.
After settling her on the soft bed, he reached out to help her take off her heavy coat, but her wrist was suddenly grabbed. She sat up abruptly, leaning towards him with undeniable force.
Xu Lang was not a man of few words who couldn't understand romance; the numbing effect of alcohol and the instincts of a young man led him to act impulsively.
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The moonlight outside the window had disappeared into the clouds at some point, and only the sound of our breathing remained inside.
Time seemed to freeze at this moment, yet it also seemed to pass by exceptionally quickly.
When everything returned to calm, only silence remained in the room.
Xu Lang stared at the ceiling, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
He knew that some boundaries had been quietly crossed tonight, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what exactly they were.
I wonder how deep the night is, and where the moon has set.
As dawn broke in the east, the two remained fast asleep, the morning sun streaming into the room through the window without waking them at all.
Perhaps because they had exhausted themselves the night before, the two slept very soundly.
It was almost noon!
Xu Lang opened his eyes and looked at the beauty lying in his arms!
She doesn't have Bai Mengyan's boisterousness, but she possesses a gentle and considerate quality that comes from having experienced the world.
"woke up!"
Qin Lan opened her eyes and met his gaze.
There was no scream, no panic, only a faint smile on her face.
"Are you rushing to a gig?"
She spoke again, still so calmly.
Xu Lang kissed her forehead and said:
"I'm not currently filming!"
"Didn't make it into the production team?" Qin Lan was a little surprised, as if she had thought of something:
"By the way, you're not signed with a company; in this industry, without a backer, it's quite difficult to obtain resources, especially high-quality ones."
"The production team of 'Singing Battle' is currently casting, and I'm playing the female lead. I have a pretty good relationship with Hunan TV, so I'll put in a good word for you when the time comes?"
Hunan TV is one of the producers of this drama. Qin Lan, a former leading actress, is described by the production team as "returning home" for the production.
So she still has some say.
When it comes to auditions, this is also an important factor in balancing things out!
"Sure, I'll go audition. Maybe the director will notice me!"
Qin Lan's lips curled up slightly, but she was somewhat surprised to see Xu Lang flip over and climb on top of her.
"You're coming again?"
Xu Lang smiled and said, "Sister Lan helping me is a favor, so shouldn't I play along a little?"
Qin Lan's eyes sparkled, and she reached out to wrap her arms around his neck:
"Youth is your greatest asset... Come on!"
The second round of battle has reignited the flames of war.
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In the cast of "Singing Battle", Chai Biyun also plays another role and has been urging Xu Lang to audition for the past few days.
Today, Qin Mang recommended it again, and he decided to give it a try!
This is the first idol musical in China. The series is short and the filming time is not long.
This involves a lot of music-related knowledge, which Xu Lang is interested in.
If we cultivate this field well, there will naturally be many more opportunities like this in the future.