The two chatted on and off like that until, after who knew how long, they finally saw Wei Yun returning with Lu Jiaoyue.
"Xiaoxiao, your judgment was spot-on." As soon as she reached them, Wei Yun spoke excitedly, her voice full of the delight of discovering promising talent. "Your sister is absolutely perfect for this role! You could practically call it playing herself!"
"Right? I'm so glad you're happy with her!" Lu Xiaoxiao looked fondly at Lu Jiaoyue, whose cheeks had flushed with shyness. After giving her an approving look, she held out her hand to Wei Yun. "Then it's settled?"
Wei Yun shook her hand and answered readily, "Of course!"
There was nothing else left to discuss. They simply needed to go home and familiarize themselves with the script. The next time they came, they would be shooting promotional costume photos with the rest of the cast.
With matters concerning Spirit Abyss Chronicle settled for now, Lu Xiaoxiao had planned to return to the Lu family home with Lu Shiyan and Lu Jiaoyue. Before she could get into the car, however, Ji Yunhuai called.
She cleared her throat and answered.
"Hello? How may I help you, young master?"
"Why so polite all of a sudden?" Ji Yunhuai's voice held a smile, his teasing unmistakable. "I wouldn't dare order you around these days."
"Oh, right. You really haven't ordered me around in ages." Lu Xiaoxiao agreed, only to abruptly change tack and dredge up the past without warning. "Unlike before, when you'd call me over to cook a couple of dishes just because you had nothing better to do."
Ji Yunhuai tried to defend himself. "I only meant to tease you that time. I didn't expect you to actually cook."
Lu Xiaoxiao replied coolly, "Oh."
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