These days, Tangning had grown bored of giving faceslaps. She knew what she was capable of and knew where she stood.
So, no matter how the director tried to persuade her, she had no intention of attending the premiere.
That night at Hyatt Regency, the atmosphere was especially warm. Tangning was going through her second pregnancy, so Daddy Ting was left with the responsibilty of carrying their two sons. As she watched her tall and strong man carry the two little ones into the bathroom, Tangning's heart melted.
Mo Ting had become well experienced in this aspect. It was clear to see that he took on his role as a husband perfectly throughout Tangning's pregnancy as well as after she gave birth. No matter how ruthless and heartless he was on the outside world, as soon as he returned home, he would put down his identity and take good care of Tangning and their kids.
"Why aren't you going to the premiere of 'Survivor'?"
Tangning handed Mo Ting a towel and watched as he carried one of the little ones in his arms. With a smile, she replied, "There's not much significance to my attendance."
Mo Ting did not say anything after hearing her response. But, deep down, he felt that Tangning's performance in 'Survivor' was enough to secure another Fei Tian Best Actress Award. So, he already decided to submit the film to the judges later.
"I heard that Qiao Sen is planning to recommend a female lead for 'Purgatory'. How did that conversation go?"
"I came to a compromise," Tangning shrugged. Everytime she tried to reason with Qiao Sen, he argued back with the fact that she had rejected the lead role. After going back and forth, Tangning had no choice but to let him have his way. After all, she didn't have a suitable actress in mind anyway.
"The actress will have love scenes with me," Mo Ting turned and looked at Tangning.
Tangning froze for a moment and nodded her head, "Yes she will."
"You're not jealous?"
"Yes I am," Tangning replied. "But I will always trust you."
Mo Ting turned around. While he was bathing the kids, he said to Tangning, "All I need is you. After the female lead is confirmed, give me her name, I'll tell Lu Che to do a background check."
"OK."
Tangning assumed that she could handle the level of jealousy. But, it would take her until the actual day before she realized that she couldn't stand seeing another person look lovingly at Mo Ting...
...
Meanwhile, Xia Hanmo returned.
She returned with her travel diary and photos, as well as published stories in travel magazines. This time, she did not return with her previously dirty image, nor did she have to hide. It had been a long time since she could breathe in the air of Beijing so comfortably.
But, even though it was almost midnight, some fans still ended up recognizing her at the airport.
As soon as she removed her sunglasses, they ran over to take photos with her.
Xia Hanmo was stunned. She thought anti-fans were trying to cause trouble. But, to her surprise, they smiled warmly at her and said, "Xia Hanmo, I really like the photos you took and your writing is really good."
Xia Hanmo was shocked. Although she knew her situation had changed, this was the first time anyone had praised her in such a way.
Afterwards, Xia Hanmo removed her disguise and took photos with her fans.
Meanwhile, Lin Qian spotted the fans surrounding Xia Hanmo from the entrance of the airport and immediately ran over, "Ning Jie told me to come get you. Let me take you home to get some rest."
After boarding Lin Qian's car, Xia Hanmo finally said, "I've never met such kind-hearted fans."
"Who told you to have such a famously bad reputation in the past?"
Xia Hanmo giggled and looked out the window, "This was all thanks to Ning Jie. She helped me rediscover myself."
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