Chapter 101 Deliberately Making Me Worry
Chi Xia, who had learned massage, applied pressure with moderate force. Song Ni, bored while waiting for Tan Zheng’s news, yawned. Just as she was about to fall asleep, her phone rang. Song Ni’s eyes snapped open. It was Tan Zheng’s call.
“Xia Xia, it’s okay now. I don’t feel any pain anymore.” The young girl had sharp eyes and noticed the smile on Song Ni’s lips, clearly knowing who was calling. The intimate banter between a couple was not suitable for an outsider’s presence. “Nini jie, I’ll go order dinner first.” As the eldest daughter of the Song family, she wouldn’t eat the boxed meals from the crew. However, Zhang Jin was already in charge of this, and Chi Xia was just making an excuse. Before she went out and closed the door, she heard Song Ni answer the phone, her voice instantly becoming sweet. Chi Xia was so touched that her heart felt numb. She hugged herself. Song Ni probably didn’t realize it herself, but just softening her voice slightly made her sound exceptionally delicate to outsiders. And at this moment, to Tan Zheng, it sounded like a hurt kitten asking for a hug.
“How did it happen?” Tan Zheng didn’t understand filming. He only knew that his wife had only been filming for one day and had gotten into this state. The man’s expression turned grim, his voice laced with anger, exactly the reaction Song Ni had expected. Song Ni hugged her pillow, her chin sinking into the soft fabric, her hair messy and scattered, making her already small face appear even more delicate. Her nose tip was slightly red, and her eyes were moistening without her realizing it. “It was from the wire work,” her voice was even softer, truly like a little kitten.
Tan Zheng’s heart felt a sting, a sharp pain. He unconsciously softened his voice. “Does it hurt? Did you put on medicine?” Song Ni blinked. “It hurts a lot. Zhang Jin brought medicine, and I just finished applying it.” Hearing Song Ni’s answer, Tan Zheng felt a slight sense of relief. If it truly hurt, this little girl would definitely not say anything, enduring it alone like a stubborn donkey. But even knowing this, Tan Zheng couldn’t remain indifferent to Song Ni’s pitiable appearance. He still felt heartbroken. “If it hurts, stop filming. Come home.” Song Ni wrinkled her nose. “There’s no such thing as giving up halfway in my dictionary.” Besides, it was just the beginning. Tan Zheng’s brows furrowed. “Let me see again.” Song Ni didn’t hesitate. She hung up the phone and sent Tan Zheng a video call. The man answered instantly. She lifted her clothes, revealing a slender waist, and Song Ni aimed the camera at it. “See? Isn’t it scary?” Tan Zheng stared intently at the screen. Song Ni’s waist was very slender; he could easily hold it with one hand. Her skin was fair and tender, and even if he held her with slight force, it would turn red. Now, on that waist he was reluctant to even hold firmly, there were bruises and contusions, more than just scary. He couldn’t bear to see Song Ni injured. The man’s gaze was deep, and he remained silent for a long time. Song Ni couldn’t gauge his emotions. She was pretending to be in pain to be affectionate with him and deepen their feelings, not for this silence.
“Hmm?” Tan Zheng’s voice was a little hoarse. “Song Ni, was it deliberate?” “What?” “Deliberately making me worry.” As Tan Zheng said this, Song Ni happened to switch the camera to face herself. He locked onto her eyes with such intensity. His eyes were deep, and his brows were tightly knit. In that instant, Song Ni saw many emotions, including heartache, but more so a sense of vexation. Song Ni knew this vexation stemmed from his concern for her. Thinking of this, Song Ni’s heart softened. She regretted it a little. She couldn’t quite withstand Tan Zheng’s gaze. “Yes, but I regret it. I don’t hurt anymore. Can you stop worrying, okay?” But it wasn’t that simple. After seeing the condition of Song Ni’s waist, how could Tan Zheng not worry? “You’re just taking advantage of the fact that I’m not by your side.” Taking advantage of the fact that we can only video call, can only watch helplessly, and can do nothing. If he were there, at this level, even if it didn’t hurt much, Song Ni wouldn’t use it to play the role of a pitiful victim in front of him.
They were indeed very in sync in many things, and Song Ni understood Tan Zheng’s meaning. “I’m using this opportunity to help you change your bad habits.” “What?” “Can our Tan Shen keep up with the times and use WeChat? See how convenient this is.” “...... I rarely check my phone, I’m not outdated.” “Okay, okay, fine, fine. Then how did you receive my call?” The man’s brows furrowed. “Ring tone.” “You can set that up for WeChat too. Preferably, set me as a priority contact.” Hearing this, Tan Zheng chuckled. “Song Ni, do you think I’m an idiot?” Setting him as a priority contact has nothing to do with whether or not he checks messages. Song Ni snorted. “Didn’t Lu Haoting tell you that you can’t ignore your wife’s messages?” Tan Zheng didn’t want to argue with Song Ni over these trivial matters. If she wanted him to chat with her on WeChat, then he would use WeChat as she wished. “So, you deliberately made me worry just for this?” “Mhm, your wife is filming alone outside. Can’t you be more proactive in showing some concern?” It couldn’t always be her who took the initiative. Although she didn’t mind taking the initiative much, always being the one to initiate could be tiring. She also wanted to see messages from Tan Zheng after she finished her work. Tan Zheng hummed, unsure if he had actually agreed. “Now it’s my turn to ask. Who is this Zhang Jin?” Song Ni raised her eyebrows. This man’s possessiveness was as strong as ever. “An assistant sent by my brother.” “A man?” “Mhm.” Tan Zheng’s face turned completely grim. “You let a man apply medicine to you? And let him take pictures?” Song Ni: ...... “Have you forgotten I have other female assistants?” The man’s brows furrowed, and he remembered the two women standing in the living room that day. “Then what about Lu Haoting? Did you send him pictures too?” Song Ni: ???????? “Why would I send him pictures?” Tan Zheng felt his own thought was absurd. “If you hadn’t ignored my messages, would I have needed to find him?” “You could have just called me directly.” Song Ni: ...... Calling him specifically so he could see WeChat? What kind of idiotic behavior is this? “Don’t I have any self-respect?” In the end, it was Tan Zheng who conceded. Song Ni always had her reasons, and he couldn’t really hold it against her, so he had to back down. “If your waist is injured, rest well. Film again in a few days.” Song Ni’s eyes curved slightly. “But I have another scene tonight.” “Then ask the director to reschedule. If not, call Lu Fang.” Tan Zheng said it so matter-of-factly, but Song Ni loved this matter-of-factness. “You know my skin. It’s like this. Even a slight bump or scratch looks very serious. I’m fine. I’ll finish filming early and go home early.” Tan Zheng closed his eyes and took a deep breath, raising his hand to pinch his brow. This little girl was deliberately trying to upset him, yet he couldn’t scold her. So, Song Ni had her call hung up. Song Ni raised her eyebrows, humming an unknown little tune. Someone was angry and embarrassed!
(End of this chapter)