"Ha ha... to become your woman?" Xinran raised her eyes and chuckled softly, "I didn't even know when I became this sought after. We had never met before today, and then you suddenly appeared in front of me, helping me like a god, only to absurdly tell me that you want me to be your woman. What do you think I would think? Do you really believe that a unique man like you would fall for me at first sight today?"
"Yes, I did fall for you at first sight, but not today; it was five years ago on the day you debuted..." Dong Shan Zhong said lightly, his long and handsome hands gently caressing Xinran's cheek, the warmth of his palm soothing her. He sighed slowly and continued, "Five years ago, I was on my way to the airport and happened to see your first advertisement on a giant screen of a commercial building. Your image caught my eye back then, but afterward, I went to Japan and never returned until yesterday. So do you think I would give up this opportunity after finding you again five years later? No matter who your boyfriend is or even if you're someone's wife, I will still pursue you!"
Hearing his words, Xinran's eyes widened in disbelief. The dominance in his tone left her helpless, while the deep affection and romantic notion of being loved at first sight made her feel somewhat flustered. This perfect man before her had already been moved by her youthful self from five years ago and had found her again to ask her to be his woman. Is love in this world really so miraculous? Can she truly believe what he says?
Dong Shan Zhong seemed to see through Xinran's thoughts. He gently pressed a kiss on her cheek and then swore, "I know this is all too sudden for you to accept. It's okay; I won't force you. Just feel how I treat you. As for the rivals I have to deal with, I hope you won't interfere; let us men handle it ourselves, okay? Although the final choice is yours, I believe that you are destined to be mine for life! You cannot resist!"
His certainty made her uncomfortable. She didn't want anyone labeling her or proving who she belonged to, just like those female stars who become famous by relying on a wealthy benefactor. Her life had always been clean and pure; she was her own person. Unless absolutely necessary or by chance, she wouldn't use Augus. However, using him and having this man hope for her to be his woman were not the same thing!
From what she could see and guess about this man's background, it must be extraordinary. If paparazzi were to expose any ambiguous relationship between them, she would immediately be labeled as a woman who sold her body for fame. Such things were not uncommon in the industry, but once exposed to the public eye, it would be hard to wash away...
She constantly warned herself not to lose herself but couldn't control the faint anticipation in her heart towards him. She wanted to know how he would treat her and even pursue her; she also wanted to see how he would deal with his so-called rival Augus. This man was truly dangerous; just a moment was enough to make her heart flutter!
"What did your subordinate say to the director? How could the director treat you like that..." Xinran reached out to move his hand away from her face but was instead grasped by him, leaving her no choice but to let him hold it.
"He said you're my kept mistress; now that you're injured, shouldn't this benefactor take you to the hospital?" Dong Shan Zhong teased.
"You... how can you say that? When did I become your mistress... wait, you're so boring!" Xinran replied angrily, her face flushing from his so-called mistress remark. But upon seeing the widening smile at the corners of his mouth, she suddenly realized she had been tricked; this man could be so shameless—completely contrary to the impression he gave her.
"Actually, I just bought that film; I'm now the behind-the-scenes investor of that project. After a few days when you return to the set, no one will bully you anymore. You can kick out that Carman or take on the role of the female lead if you want; everything will be up to you. I won't let anyone bully you again!"
Xinran suddenly felt as if she were like someone addicted to drugs, caught in a terrifying whirlpool or abyss. She couldn't bear such privilege and affection because she had never known that someone like Dong Shan Zhong could exist in her life—someone who could resolve everything simply by spending some money, including making her famous!
"Can you tell me who you really are? Why are you so wealthy?" she asked hesitantly, her mind in a jumble.
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