After Cheryl and the others left, the atmosphere inside the car seemed to become a little... different.
The highly soundproof windows separated the bright interior from the dim light of the underground parking garage. Inside and out seemed like two different worlds.
Diantha took off her hat. Her smooth hair had been flattened slightly out of place, but she did not fix it. She simply lowered her head a little, her fingers unconsciously rubbing a button on her trench coat.
For a major star like Diantha, this was a very rare gesture!
She seemed like an entirely different person from the ever-composed, elegant figure she presented on set or in public, revealing a rare, private hesitation and a trace of... barely perceptible vulnerability.
Xia You did not rush her. He simply waited quietly.
He could also tell that whatever Diantha was about to say seemed difficult for her to bring up.
But inwardly, he could not help wondering.
What could possibly trouble a star as famous as her?
Fortunately, the silence did not last too long.
Diantha raised her head. Rather than meeting Xia You's eyes, she looked toward a cold concrete pillar outside the window, a faint, self-mocking smile tugging at her lips.
"This may sound a little ridiculous, Xia You." Her voice was soft, yet unusually clear in the enclosed space. "I'd like you to help me... stir up some dating rumors."
Dating rumors!?
Xia You froze, wondering whether he had misheard.
She really meant dating rumors?
With Diantha's current standing and influence, did she still need to manufacture dating rumors to attract attention?
But he immediately realized that Diantha did not mean promoting a movie. There had to be something else behind this!
Sure enough, Diantha turned back to look at Xia You, deep exhaustion in her