Hearing this, the corners of Jiang Cheng's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a disdainful smile.
"How is that not good-looking? I really don't understand today's beauty standards in the entertainment industry. Everyone is as thin as a skeleton. Do they really think being skin and bones is beauty? That's called malnutrition."
Jiang Cheng continued, "Our Huaxia went through so much hardship just to achieve the freedom to eat meat. Let's stop promoting things like A4 waists and rib-cage chests. Can we please pass on some positive energy to us men—no, to everyone?"
Jiang Cheng's words left Reba momentarily speechless.
She said somewhat aggrievedly, "Ah... what you say is true, but... it's not like I can decide that."
"I'm not asking you to change the status quo, but you need to understand that you don't need to follow the crowd. Look at those veteran actors from the past; which one of them wasn't well-rounded? Look at the ones now—every single one of them is less developed than a child. You're just right as you are now: cute, charming, and with an excellent feel. So just be yourself."
Hearing Jiang Cheng's words, Reba couldn't help but feel a sense of relief and warmth.
However, even so, she still felt anxious about her figure.
After all, in the fiercely competitive entertainment industry, the current situation was indeed like this; even if she didn't want to, she had to do it.
"But all of the current Four Small Flowers are like this. If I want to become one of them, the company will also demand that I lose weight."
Seeing Reba still caught in her dilemma, Jiang Cheng reached for the hem of her skirt again without hesitation.
Then, he gave her two "smack-smack" swats.
Reba let out a cry of pain, while simultaneously shooting Jiang Cheng a coquettish glare.
A blush instantly spread across her cheeks.
For some reason, although it hurt a little, her heart was filled with bashfulness at the same time.
But every time Jiang Cheng hit her like this, she would inexplicably feel a hint of anticipation.
"Do you want to become one of the Four Small Flowers?"
Reba nodded: "Of course I do. But the Four Small Flowers need not only traffic and works but also those high-value international endorsements. Currently, I'm just in the stage of accumulating works; I can't reach the other requirements yet."
Seeing Reba say this, Jiang Cheng rose from behind her and lay flat on the bed.
Without Jiang Cheng's pressure, for some reason, a sense of emptiness washed over her.
Reba got up somewhat gloomily, then sat kneeling to the side, staring straight at Jiang Cheng.
She really couldn't figure out what kind of emotion she was feeling at this moment.
She only felt that her heart was very conflicted, a feeling like wanting to get something but not being quite willing to fight for it.
She had only experienced such an embarrassing thing a few times; how could she have become so expectant?
How shameful!
Seeing Reba looking at him somewhat resentfully, Jiang Cheng grinned. "You want it that badly? What's so hard about that?"
Clearly, Jiang Cheng had misunderstood her gaze; what she wanted at this moment was something else.
However, hearing Jiang Cheng's words, Reba's eyes suddenly lit up.
She stared intently at Jiang Cheng, her eyes sparkling with anticipation: "You mean... you can help me?"
Jiang Cheng reached out and slowly moved his hand toward the hem of Reba's skirt.
"How do you think Su Wan is doing now?"
After Jiang Cheng spoke, Reba curled her lip slightly in envy.
She muttered, "She's doing great. 'Envy' has always been one of the labels we have for her. With her current fame, if she continues to accumulate works, there will definitely be a place for her among the next Four Small Dan Actresses."
Hearing this, Jiang Cheng involuntarily increased the pressure in his hand and gave Reba a pinch.
"Since you know that, why aren't you performing well?"
Reba was stunned for a moment, but then she immediately understood the deeper meaning in Jiang Cheng's words.
That's right. Instead of racking her brains to please the audience...
As long as she could make Jiang Cheng happy, wouldn't she become the next Su Wan?
As a woman with a strong career drive, Reba understood this logic perfectly.
At the thought of this, her fighting spirit seemed to be ignited, and she immediately leaned down pleasingly.
She proactively leaned against Jiang Cheng's chest and said in a dainty voice,
"I know. I'll listen to whatever you say~"
Jiang Cheng glanced at the red fabric he had already removed.
Then he said, "That thing is already gone, and you're still asking me this question."
Hearing this, Reba gave Jiang Cheng a gentle punch.
"Then you have to be gentler later."
"I've already proactively laid flat; does it look like I'm the one who wants to take the lead?"
"Um... you're right. Then lie still and leave it to me..."
...This night felt incredibly long, as if time had been infinitely extended.
At noon, Jiang Cheng finally crawled out of bed slowly.
As soon as he got up, he saw Reba holding a coffee, curled up in a chair by the window, reading the white notebook from last night.
Jiang Cheng asked, "Why are you looking at the script so early?"
Hearing Jiang Cheng's voice, Reba put down the script as if waking from a dream and walked toward him with a face full of happiness.
When she reached Jiang Cheng, she leaned down and gently hugged his neck, giving him two generous kisses on the cheek.
Then, she pouted her small mouth and said with a bit of reluctance yet excitement, "darling, I can't stay with you today. I have to leave in a bit. I'm recording a show tomorrow and might be away for a few days."
"Where are you going?"
Reba gave him a playful roll of her eyes and said coquettishly, "You bad man, you're asking what you already know. Didn't you arrange this? I'm going to Mango TV to participate in a variety show."
Jiang Cheng's mouth curled into a slight smile. "Alright, when do you set off?"
Reba looked up at the clock on the wall and replied, "Probably after lunch. I've already booked a 3 PM flight."
Seeing this, Jiang Cheng put on a look of regret.
This was indeed his arrangement.
After all, Huang Yuqi had finally managed to be in Jingdu recently.
And her vacation was almost over.
Therefore, Jiang Cheng wanted to spend time with her.
But if Reba were here, wouldn't the two of them clash in their schedules?
It really wasn't conducive to time management.
Although Reba knew Jiang Cheng had more than one woman...
As a newcomer, if she had to face being left alone right after being with him every day...
It would be somewhat cruel to her.
Jiang Cheng was a good man; regardless of Reba's motives for being with him, his woman was his woman.
How could he let her feel that way?
Since she had become his woman, she was his heart's treasure.
After some careful consideration, Jiang Cheng had ultimately decided to send her away to work for a few days.
This way, it would keep her in a good mood and prevent her from overthinking.
Sure enough, Reba wasn't at all unhappy with this arrangement.
On the contrary, she thought Jiang Cheng was being too good to her.
After all, she had only been with Jiang Cheng for two days, and he was already finding resources for her.
Who wouldn't like a big shot like this?
She said excitedly, "When I went before, I wasn't a main guest. This time, I'm the only female guest. Jiang Cheng, thank you."
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