Her love life was going badly, but work was all green lights.
The interview with the award-winning actor was finished, and the results far exceeded expectations. Before leaving, he took the initiative to add her on WeChat, saying a popular young actor was about to release a new single. He was a friend's son, and his publicity team hadn't been decided yet. "If you're interested, I'll put you in touch. Look after him for me."
He phrased it very politely.
Wei Zijin agreed on the spot.
In the past, an opportunity like this would have made her happy all day.
She was happy, actually.
For about three seconds after parting with the actor.
Then she reached into her bag for her phone.
It was muscle memory. Whenever she had good news, her first instinct was to call Wang Xiaoliang. It was a habit she'd formed back when they were dating, faster than a conditioned reflex.
Her fingers touched her phone case and stopped.
He hasn't called me once.
Hasn't sent a single message.
Why should I make the first move?
She pulled her hand back out.
Jin Huaqi watched beside her without saying anything.
This was already the fourth time she'd done that today.
Wang Xiaoliang's call came in the afternoon.
Wei Zijin missed it.
She was meeting with the team of the popular young actor the award-winning actor had recommended.
"Zijin, Xiaoliang called you."
Wei Zijin's hand shook. "What did he say?"
Jin Huaqi bit her lip. "He asked me to take good care of you from now on."
What did he mean, asking her to look after me from now on?
Was he leaving me behind?
Did he not want me anymore?
"I'll call him back."
Her hands shook so badly she couldn't find his number.
Her