dognovel Chapter 214 Jasmine Isn't That Happy
Chapter 214 Jasmine Isn't That Happy
After they parted ways at the milk tea shop, Jasmine didn't show up for several days. Chu Xinglan asked Director Huang what was going on, and Director Huang told her that Jasmine had taken sick leave.
Chu Xinglan was worried about Jasmine's health, so she called Jasmine. When Jasmine answered the phone, her voice sounded a little off.
"Jasmine, are you alright?"
"I...I'm fine!"
Jasmine's voice was broken and her breathing was abnormal, which didn't sound like she was in any bad shape.
"Are you really alright?" Chu Xinglan sensed that she didn't seem alright.
"I'm fine...you...you don't worry."
"Where are you? I'll come see you after filming is over."
"No, no, I'm really fine. I just have a bit of a cold. I'll be fine after a few days of rest. Besides, I have Paul with me. He'll take good care of me."
Jasmine's breathing was somewhat heavy, and at first glance, it sounded like she had a cold.
"Then you should rest well and recover as soon as possible." Since she has a boyfriend to take care of her, she won't interfere.
"I will."
Chu Xinglan hung up the phone.
Unbeknownst to her, while she was on the phone with Jasmine, Paul was on top of her, and that was the reason for her heavy breathing.
Jasmine's once fair and smooth skin was now covered in scars, which looked more like whip marks than marks from sex.
Paul watched Jasmine and Chu Xinglan talking on the phone with a cryptic expression, a sinister smile spreading across his face. Jasmine involuntarily let out even heavier breaths.
Jasmine covered her mouth with her hand, desperately suppressing her emotions until she hung up the phone. She then glanced back at Paul behind her, her brows furrowed.
Paul, however, indifferently gripped Jasmine's neck harder and harder with his hand.
The space was filled with an atmosphere of debauchery.
Afterwards, Paul gently kissed the bloodstain on Jasmine's shoulder, then bit it hard before getting up, grabbing the bathrobe beside him, and putting it on. A smug, cold smile appeared on his lips.
Jasmine was in so much pain that her brows were furrowed, but she could only let Paul treat her like this.
A few days later, Jasmine returned to the film set as if nothing had happened and continued filming.
"You haven't come for several days in a row. I was so worried. Are you really okay?" Chu Xinglan asked with concern.
Even a cold should only take a week to get better, but she took more than ten days off.
"I'm fine." Jasmine touched her still-healing body and smiled.
"Jasmine, your scene is next, you'd better get ready."
At this moment, Director Huang walked over and said to Jasmine.
“Okay, Director Huang.” Jasmine replied, then looked at Chu Xinglan and said apologetically, “I’ll go to the dressing room to get ready.”
Chu Xinglan nodded and prepared for her next shoot.
"Xinglan, what are you planning to eat tonight?" Xiao Ze rushed to Chu Xinglan before he could even change out of his costume, as if he was afraid he would be too late.
"I haven't thought about it yet." Chu Xinglan pretended to think, then looked at Xiao Ze strangely, "Why are you suddenly asking this?"
Xiao Ze was aware that she always had dinner with Gu Ye.
"Your senior has gone abroad, so it's impossible for him to have a meal with you," Xiao Ze said mysteriously with a smile.
"How did you know?" Chu Xinglan asked in surprise again.
"Well..." Xiao Ze kept it a secret.
How could he not know? The senior was worried about Chu Xinglan's safety alone, so he specifically instructed him to be her knight in shining armor. If anything happened to her, it would be difficult for him to explain to the senior. Therefore, during the senior's trip abroad, he booked the hotel room next to Chu Xinglan's.
Chu Xinglan was a little depressed. No wonder he had time to spend with her every day those few days. It turned out that he wanted her to eat her fill so that she could go abroad. It was very uncomfortable to eat one meal and go hungry like that!
Jasmine, who was removing her makeup, watched Chu Xinglan and Xiao Ze chatting and laughing.
"Xinglan and Xiao Ze seem to have an unusually good relationship."
Jasmine murmured softly.
The other actors standing nearby turned around and looked over, then smiled and said, "They're just ordinary friends."
"How can you be sure they're just ordinary friends?" Jasmine asked, puzzled.
Their relationship seemed better than that of ordinary friends.
"Xinglan has a husband, and her husband is even more handsome than Xiao Ze, and super rich."
The actress became unusually excited when she mentioned Chu Xinglan's husband.
"Have you met her husband?" Jasmine asked again.
"I've seen him, I've seen him." Another actress immediately chimed in, "It's just that in the few days you weren't here, her husband came to visit the set every day. Wherever he stands, he's a sight to behold. Many actresses were attracted to him, and they even forgot their lines while filming. Later, Xinglan sent him back and told him not to come anymore because he was affecting the crew's filming."
"Yes, her husband dotes on her so much, his eyes are full of love, we are so envious." The actress who started the show glanced at Xiao Ze, "Although Xiao Ze is also very handsome, he can't compare to Xinglan's husband. He knows about Xinglan and Xiao Ze's relationship, but he doesn't mind at all."
"He's handsome and super rich, why would he be afraid of someone stealing his girlfriend? They couldn't be pried up even with a diamond, okay?"
Hearing them whispering to each other, Jasmine couldn't help but look towards Chu Xinglan again.
"Alright, you have one last scene left. Hurry up and finish filming, then we'll go have a big meal."
Chu Xinglan smiled and urged Xiao Ze on.
He's really long-winded; if we don't get rid of him, he'll never stop.
"Don't wander off. I'll find you right away after we're done filming." Xiao Ze said, as if afraid she would leave.
"I understand." Chu Xinglan said, sounding somewhat annoyed.
After Xiao Ze went to film, Chu Xinglan went to the dressing room and saw Jasmine removing her makeup.
"The filming went a bit late today, but thankfully it went smoothly and we didn't have to work overtime."
Chu Xinglan stretched his limbs and smiled at Jasmine.
Jasmine smiled and nodded.
"I was planning to invite you to dinner, but it seems you already have plans, so I won't bother you."
"What appointment? It's just a meal between friends." Chu Xinglan shook her head. "I didn't want to bother you. Paul will be picking you up again today, right?"
Chu Xinglan smiled.
“Yes.” Jasmine nodded.
Speak of the devil, and he appears; Paul had already gracefully walked to the door.
"Lily."
"Your boyfriend is here, so I won't disturb you any longer."
Chu Xinglan waved her hand and walked towards Xiao Ze's filming location.
"Jasmine, your boyfriend is very handsome too."
The two actresses looked at Paul standing outside and felt a pang of envy.
Jasmine just smiled and didn't say anything. After removing her makeup, she said goodbye to the two people.
"I'll be going now, bye-bye."
Jasmine walked over to Paul.
Paul took off his coat and considerately draped it over her shoulders.
Jasmine nodded slightly to Paul, and then left with him.
As she passed the filming location, she couldn't help but turn back and glance at Chu Xinglan.
She must be so happy; the smile on her face was so radiant it was as if the light was burning her eyes.