Chen Mo gripped the edge of the table tightly with both hands, leaned forward, her pupils dilated slightly, and a strange smile appeared on her face.
"Of course, it's for the thrill, for the pursuit of beautiful things."
"You're crazy." She had never seen this side of Chen Mo before, so indifferent to the lives of others.
Chen Mo raised an eyebrow, leaned back, and put on the familiar smile that Chen Jing knew.
"Don't you find life at all boring? Every day is so uneventful."
"Boring?" Chen Jing slammed her hand on the table and hissed, "Is that your reason for killing? Because you're bored, because life lacks excitement, you kill people?"
"That's not it." Chen Mo rested his chin on his hand, looking at Chen Jing with a smile. "I just think the moment the blood spurts out is beautiful. Such a beautiful scene should be seen by you too."
Chen Jing covered her mouth, suddenly feeling nauseous. The person in front of her was definitely not the one she knew. She had long since lost her humanity; she was a devil.
"It's a real shame. I thought I could play around a bit longer," Chen Mo said with some regret. "I thought you wouldn't suspect me so quickly."
Picking up the water glass on the table, Chen Jing gulped down several mouthfuls of water before she could suppress the nausea.
"I have never doubted you, and I have never thought that you would do such a thing."
Even with the information you provided me, you still listed yourself as a suspect.
Chen Jing covered her face, "Until...until one time when I went to see you, I saw you dissecting a corpse."
Chen Jing still remembers the scene she saw that day; it was the first time she had ever seen such a strange smile on the face of this once sunny girl.
“You saw it that time,” Chen Mo sighed. “I was really too careless. In other words, you started to suspect me from that time.”
"対."
From that day on, she began to suspect Chen Mo, but she didn't tell anyone about it. Instead, she went to follow Chen Mo and investigate him herself.
She didn't want to doubt Chen Mo, but she could never forget the smile on Chen Mo's face when he was dissecting the corpse, nor could she forget those somewhat cold and eerie eyes.
“You’re a good police officer.” Chen Mo sat up straight. “Being able to become friends with you is the best decision I’ve ever made in my life, and it’s also the happiest thing that has ever happened to me. Chen Jing, thank you.”
"You could have had a better future." Chen Jing's voice choked with emotion.
Chen Mo paused for a moment, but didn't turn around. "Don't be sad for someone like me."
A person like her doesn't deserve anyone's tears.
"It's... over."
"it's over."
"The murderer has been caught and the case has been solved. This should be a happy thing for everyone, but why do I feel so uneasy?"
"Perhaps it's because of the character Chen Mo that people don't really feel resentment towards him."
The reason Chen Mo developed such a distorted personality is because she had a unhappy childhood.
Her parents divorced when she was young, and she lived with her father. However, her father blamed the divorce on Chen Mo, who was only eight years old at the time.
At best, they verbally abused her; at worst, they punched and kicked her. At school, Chen Mo was also ostracized and bullied by her classmates.
Children raised in this environment, even if they do evil, cannot be truly hated by others.
"The family of origin is really important to a child's growth."
"Yes, childhood traumas aren't so easy to dispel."
"I'm suddenly a little hesitant to watch this show."
"Me too... In the early stages, he was really infuriating, but after his background was revealed, it really made me feel complicated."
"Everything was fine before, sunny and bright, full of youthful vigor, and I was wholeheartedly good-hearted, but then... Waaah, when I saw Chen Mo kill someone, I really wanted to cry."
"Me too, I was completely devastated. Such a sunny and positive girl, how could she..."
"Looks like you've angered everyone." Hearing the surrounding staff's comments, Lin Xiaoxiao reached out and poked Tang Xue's waist.
“I think you should stay home and not run around when this show airs. I’m afraid you’ll get rotten eggs thrown at you if you go out.”
Tang Xue smiled and grasped Lin Xiaoxiao's hand, "Doesn't that just mean I acted pretty well?"
"Yes, I'm sure. I've felt so angry watching it several times." The character Chen Mo is truly someone you both love and hate.
She was a sunny, angelic girl in the beginning, which really won her a lot of goodwill, but then the plot twist happened and we saw her commit murder.
I really wanted to rush up to her, grab her by the collar, and demand to know why she did such a thing.
"My teeth are itchy!" Tang Xue raised an eyebrow and whispered in Lin Xiaoxiao's ear, "I don't mind helping you grind your teeth."
Lin Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes at her, "Go remove your makeup."
"I've finished filming, aren't you going to give me a reward?" Tang Xue tapped her cheek.
Lin Xiaoxiao glanced around and, seeing that no one was paying attention to them, quickly kissed Tang Xue and then pushed her to remove her makeup.
"You're being a little perfunctory," Tang Xue said, leaning closer to Lin Xiaoxiao and kissing her on the lips when she wasn't looking.
By the time Lin Xiaoxiao realized what was happening, the person had already run far away. Lin Xiaoxiao stomped her foot, feeling helpless but still showing a sweet smile.
"My teeth have been almost ruined by the sweetness of you two these past few days. It's true that even sweet food isn't as sweet as the two of you."
Seeing Tang Xue leave, Lin Xin moved closer to Lin Xiaoxiao during this time.
She was either teasing Lin Xiaoxiao or Tang Xue; this was something she did every day on set.
In addition, Lin Xiaoxiao's reactions were quite amusing, making people want to tease her even more.
Lin Xiaoxiao touched her nose, a hint of embarrassment appearing on her face. Although such things often happened, she would always blush after being teased by Lin Xin.
At first, Tang Xue was in the exact same situation as her, but as time went by, Tang Xue was able to accept it calmly, while she always felt a little embarrassed.
Regarding this, Lin Xiaoxiao felt that Tang Xue was able to adapt so quickly because she was more thick-skinned than herself.
Otherwise, she clearly liked him back then, yet she remained unmoved when he tried to seduce her, without even blushing. Her skin was as thick as a city wall.
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Author's Note:
Thank you to all the little angels who voted for me or watered my plants with nutrient solution between 18:01:50 on May 24, 2022 and 22:05:26 on May 26, 2022!
Thank you to the little angel who watered the nutrient solution: Xinxin (3 bottles);
Thank you so much for your support! I will continue to work hard!
Chapter 144
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After filming officially wrapped up, Lin Xiaoxiao treated all the crew members to a meal, which everyone enjoyed quite a bit.
Even after filming wraps up, some of them may never see each other again.
However, no one insisted on this. After spending more than three months together, many people became good friends in private.
Even though they can't meet often, they can still occasionally meet up for a meal and a chat.
"This is our second collaboration. In fact, I've watched you grow up along the way."
Li Zhen raised his glass, "These days, good actors are becoming increasingly rare. I'm very happy to be able to work with you all."
"I'm very happy to be able to work with Director Li." Tang Xue quickly stood up with her wine glass in hand. "During the filming process, Director Li also gave me a lot of help and I learned a lot from him."
"Don't be so modest. Your talent is obvious to everyone." Li Zhen also stood up. "Good actors and directors can complement each other. I have to say, your acting skills really amazed me, especially the role of Chen Mo."
To play the role of Chen Mo well, one must put in a lot of effort, and Tang Xue has done just that.
The fact that she was able to portray this character so convincingly shows that she truly put in a lot of effort. At least in terms of understanding the character, she amazed Li Zhen.
"Director Li..."
"Alright, let's leave this topic here." Li Zhen interrupted Tang Xue, who was about to say something. "I hope we can have the opportunity to work together again in the future."
"That's what I wanted to say too." The two clinked glasses, both with smiles on their faces.
"As long as Director Li is willing, there will definitely be many opportunities for future cooperation."
Lin Xiaoxiao added, "I just received a really interesting script. Director Li, you can take a look if you're interested."
"You really know how to seize opportunities," Li Zhen chuckled.
"That's the nature of a businessman. Now that we've finally waited for Director Li to come out, I naturally want to seize this opportunity."
Lin Xiaoxiao glanced at Li Siyao and said, "If screenwriter Li has any scripts for sale, please consider us first."
“Okay.” Li Siyao nodded and agreed. Lin Xiaoxiao was very generous, and she wouldn’t be at a disadvantage working with her.
A good script, a good director, and good actors—such a lineup is extremely rare.
Therefore, if given the opportunity, she still hopes to work with these people again.
Of course, Lin Xiaoxiao is also indispensable, after all, investors are also a very important part.
The group chatted and laughed, and the atmosphere at the dinner table was very harmonious. Just then, Lin Xin suddenly asked a question.
"When are you two getting married? I'm really looking forward to your wedding candy! You absolutely have to invite me to your wedding!"
"Don't worry, Sister Lin, we will definitely invite you. After all, I'm quite envious of your red envelope."
Lin Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "We're also preparing to put the wedding on the agenda."
She had already discussed this matter with Tang Xue before, so once things were settled here, she could bring Tang Xue's parents over.
"Now that you mention it, it seems I'll have to give a really big red envelope."
Everyone exchanged smiles, eagerly anticipating the couple's wedding.
After a satisfying meal, Tang Xue and Lin Xiaoxiao held hands as usual and prepared to return to the hotel.
"Xiaoxue, let's go back and bring your aunt and uncle over. We can also discuss our wedding with them."
Although they had already considered this matter, they had not yet consulted Tang Xue's parents.
She's about to marry someone's daughter, so she'll definitely need to inform Tang Xue's parents first.
"Okay." Tang Xue nodded. At this time, the universities were all on holiday, and her parents had time to come over. Tang Xue naturally had no objections.
"Do you have any requirements for the venue for our wedding?" Lin Xiaoxiao tilted her body and looked at Tang Xue. "This is the only wedding in your life. Just tell me what you want, and I will definitely fulfill any of your requests."