Yes, it's a confrontation that can't be avoided.
Now, Joyno was tightly ensnared in Luo Yize's web of love and couldn't break free for the time being.
The car pulled up in an old street that was one of the few remaining in this bustling city. With criss - crossing roads at the intersection, the paparazzi had no way of finding their exact location. After getting out of the car, Joyno and Luo Yize walked side by side at first. Then, Joyno tried to quicken her pace every time, but Luo Yize caught up with her tightly after just a few steps.
This time, Joyno really sped up and walked like crazy. Finally, she reached the entrance of her residential community. At this moment, she was sweating all over and gasping for breath.
When she looked back, Luo Yize was standing right in front of her. She was so startled that she took two quick steps backward.
"Why do you keep following me?" Joyno shouted.
"I just want to escort you home!"
Hearing this, Joyno glanced at the house number of her home. At this moment, she didn't dare to go back at all.
"If you have other things to do, go back first. I'll be safe on my own." Joyno said, and her face began to flush.
"Let me see you in."
Luo Yize grabbed Joyno's hand and tucked it into the crook of his arm.
The setting sun shone on this old - style residential building. The shadows of the two slowly moved along the winding path in the community.
Joyno's heart was pounding uncontrollably. Her cheeks were as red as fire, and her heart was as hot as on a sauna - like day. She stared firmly at the ground and didn't dare to look up at all.
She lifted her eyelids slightly, checked the house number, and after making sure it was the right one, she lowered her head again and continued walking. She slowly climbed the stairs and stopped in front of the door on the right - hand side of the second floor. Then she looked up at Luo Yize and said, "Thank you so much."
"Get some rest early. It's going to be a tough time ahead."
After saying that, Luo Yize leaned over and planted a kiss on Joyno's face.
Joyno felt as if she was about to fall. The moment she opened the door, she looked back.
She felt that she had fallen into Luo Yize's web of love.
If it were just an ordinary fan meeting Luo Yize, she would look back out of regret for just passing by. But now, she was watching him leave with a sidelong glance.
From all of Luo Yize's actions in the past few days, Joyno could tell that he truly regarded her as his official girlfriend. Moreover, he even dared to openly announce their new relationship on social media.
Joyno didn't seem to care about the impact of this incident at all. She had always been a low - key and laid - back person, but now she had seen through all the hype in the news.
Just as she picked up her phone to order takeout, a call came in suddenly.
The display on the phone showed a very unfamiliar number.
Joyno never answered any unfamiliar numbers, unless it was someone contacting her for a potential cooperation.
But now, Joyno didn't care who it was at all and directly pressed the answer button.
"I finally found you."
The voice on the other end was so familiar, even though it belonged to a very young woman.
"Who are you? How do you know my phone number?"
"I'm He Jing. I called you for no other reason. I'd like to invite you out for a chat alone. The meeting place is at the Pizza Hut on the first floor of XX Building."
She must have come to talk to her about Luo Yize.
By the time Joyno arrived at the building, the sun had already set halfway, and the sky was filled with colorful clouds.
The Pizza Hut was right next to the main entrance of the building. Joyno pushed open the door and found He Jing in the innermost seat. Usually, He Jing liked to dress very flashily, but today she showed up without any makeup.
On the table, pizza, pasta, and two glasses of juice had already been ordered.
"Take a seat. This is the spicy crayfish pasta I specially ordered for you."
Joyno sat down without hesitation. But when she saw the pasta on the table, she was a little confused. How did He Jing know that she liked spicy crayfish pasta?
"I heard it from Aze. He had his birthday parties at Pizza Hut three times, and you always ordered spicy crayfish pasta."
"Thank you for your kindness." Joyno said with a smile and a nod.
She picked up her fork and was about to take the first bite when He Jing continued, "Sister Nuo, you're a screenwriter. You know what 'coveting more after getting something' means, right?"
"How have I 'coveted more after getting something'?"
"You're just a little fan. You've already achieved your dream of getting Aze to play the male lead in your play. But I didn't expect that you were still scheming to make Aze fall in love with you. And you even snatched the female - lead role that didn't belong to you in Aze's new play. Isn't that 'coveting more after getting something'?"
Joyno put down her fork. "Some things are not as you think. As for Aze liking me, that's just his business."
"Hehe, why do you always end up together?"
"So what if we're together? So what if we're not?"
"Do you think you're qualified to be Aze's girlfriend?"
"I really don't have the qualifications, but this news is real. We can't change it. Moreover, some things are destined by fate."
Hearing the word "fate", He Jing was immediately filled with anger. But she still wanted to save face at the dinner table. She took a sip of her juice and said, "I've worked with Aze. Our friendship both on and off - screen is no less than yours."
Joyno had to admit this. After all, the days with one's first love left the most profound impression, even though they had their ups and downs. It was the foundation of a relationship.
For Joyno, she had no emotional foundation and had never had a first love. Maybe this was the biggest regret in her life.
He Jing then continued, "You know the purpose of my invitation today. You must be well - aware of your own identity. I don't need to say it out loud, because that would make me seem too heartless."
"I'm not an actor by profession, but I became the female lead opposite Aze. I know I'm just a fan. But sometimes, opportunities come to those who are prepared, and they also come to others with no prior experience. I never think that only those with a foundation can do a good job in this field. Even when I was fired from the newspaper, whether it was writing or acting, I had no foundation at all. The fact that I could achieve success in these things was all due to fate, and I've also been recognized by others."
He Jing was rendered speechless by Joyno's long speech. In her heart, she was filled with jealousy and resentment, but she just didn't want to show it.
She knew very well that if she did anything excessive to Joyno, Luo Yize would never forgive her.
"If we keep talking, the food will get cold."
With that, He Jing picked up her knife and fork and started cutting the pizza.