Chapter 432

In the country, afternoon.

After Re Ba finished recording the program "Actor, Please Take Your Position", she hurriedly prepared to go meet Qin Hailu.

Zhang Ziyi originally wanted to ask Re Ba out for dinner, but seeing her in such a hurry, she couldn't help but ask curiously, "Little Ba, do you have plans tonight?"

Re Ba smiled and nodded, "Yeah, I only found out last night that Sister Hailu was filming in Yongcheng, so I arranged a dinner~"

"Huh? Hailu is also in Yongcheng?" Zhang Ziyi was startled for a moment, clearly surprised.

Re Ba only then recalled that during the "Flower Youth" trip, Qin Hailu had mentioned that she and Zhang Ziyi were classmates and were especially close while studying.

However, everyone in the Entertainment Circle is busy, and they can only meet a few times a year.

Even the closest relationships grow a bit distant after long periods without seeing each other.

"I completely forgot, Sister Zi Yi, you and Sister Hailu are classmates!" Re Ba patted her head and said with a smile.

Zhang Ziyi smiled, a hint of nostalgia in her eyes, "Yes, it's been a long time since I saw her either. But I've watched a few episodes of the 'Flower Youth' program, and you all seemed to have a lot of fun."

Re Ba's eyes lit up, and she promptly invited, "Sister Zi Yi, why don't you come with me? When Sister Hailu sees you later, she'll be especially delighted!"

Zhang Ziyi nodded and readily agreed, "Sure, it's been a while since I saw her either."

Actually, Zhang Ziyi originally came to find Re Ba for a meal, and to strengthen their bond.

In the Entertainment Circle, those who can make a name for themselves are shrewd, and Zhang Ziyi naturally hopes to become closer with Re Ba.

Of course, that doesn't mean her feelings toward Re Ba are pretended.

She truly likes Re Ba.

On the road, Re Ba's junior assistant drove while Re Ba and Zhang Ziyi chatted in the back seat.

Zhang Ziyi enthusiastically recounted amusing stories from her university days with Qin Hailu.

"Back then Hailu was impressive; her grades in professional courses were always in the top three of the class, and teachers especially liked her. But she was blunt, sometimes speaking too directly, leaving teachers speechless," Zhang Ziyi said, unable to suppress a laugh.

Re Ba listened with great interest and curiously asked, "What about you, Sister Zi Yi? What were you like when you were studying?"

Zhang Ziyi raised an eyebrow and pretended to be mysterious, "Me? I'm the most well‑behaved in the class, never causing trouble."

Re Ba couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Really? I find it a bit hard to believe."

Online, Zhang Ziyi's news was extremely easy to find.

Her classmates included not only Qin Hailu but also Liu Ye.

Zhang Ziyi and Liu Ye were the lowest‑scoring students in the class; during school performances they performed poorly and often clutched their heads and cried.

However, Re Ba didn't expose her.

The two chatted and laughed along the way and soon arrived at the restaurant.

Although the restaurant was relatively upscale, to avoid being recognized by passersby, they wore baseball caps and quietly entered the private room.

At the private room door, Re Ba knocked.

A few seconds later, Qin Hailu opened the door.

The moment she saw Zhang Ziyi, she was momentarily stunned, then a surprised smile appeared on her face, "Why are you here!"

Zhang Ziyi smiled and teased, "What? Can't I come?"

Having not seen each other for a long time, they immediately embraced, and the atmosphere instantly warmed up.

Re Ba, laughing beside them, interjected, "Sister Hailu, me, me, I want a hug too!"

Qin Hailu released Zhang Ziyi, turned and hugged Re Ba as well, laughing, "You, still so cute."

After the three sat down, Qin Hailu couldn't help exclaiming, "I never expected the three of us could gather here!"

Then she looked at Zhang Ziyi and said, "If it weren't for Little Ba, you probably wouldn't have known I was filming in Yongcheng, right?"

Of course.

She didn't mean to blame Zhang Ziyi with that remark.

Since they're all in the same circle, she knows very well how busy an artist can be.

Not to mention that she's Zhang Ziyi.

Zhang Ziyi helplessly spread her hands, "I'm too busy—shooting dramas, recording programs. And you, you're in Yongcheng; if you send me a message I'd definitely know!"

Qin Hailu smiled, "I'm not trying to disturb you; I know you're busy. But meeting Little Ba in Yongcheng this time really is fate."

Re Ba took over the conversation, laughing, "Yes, I only learned last night that Sister Hailu was filming here, quickly arranged a dinner, and didn't expect Sister Zi to come too—double the surprise!"

The three chatted animatedly, moving from work to life, then to past amusing anecdotes.

"You have no idea, back in school after every performance, she and Liu Ye would find a corner and secretly cry~"

As old acquaintances and classmates, Qin Hailu directly recounted Zhang Ziyi's awkward incident from back then.

Hearing that, Zhang Ziyi pursed her lips and said, "It's all Liu Ye's fault, he held me back!"

"Stop it, Liu Ye isn't here, and you're blaming him, right?" Qin Hailu laughed.

And Re Ba sat between the two; when Zhang Ziyi spoke, she turned her head to look at her, and when Qin Hailu spoke, she also turned to look at her.

Mouth still chewing, eyes smiling broadly as she watched the two spill secrets on each other.

"Alright, the two of us can gossip here, and Little Ba is listening beside us, giggling~" Zhang Ziyi quickly stopped.

Then she and Qin Hailu both looked at Re Ba at the same time.

Re Ba was still happily eating a piece of dessert.

"Ah, you keep going, keep going, I'll just be an audience~" Re Ba said, laughing.

Zhang Ziyi and Qin Hailu exchanged a glance, then each extended a hand to tickle Re Ba.

In the private room, laughter and cheers erupted instantly.

After playing around for a while, Zhang Ziyi suddenly asked Re Ba, "Little Ba, has Morning Light recently collaborated with Penguin Video? I heard their vice‑president mention it in passing."

Re Ba nodded, "Yes, a few dramas are discussing cooperation, but I'm not clear on the specifics."

Qin Hailu, hearing that, couldn't help teasing, "You're the Boss's Wife now, why are you still so laid‑back? You still have to manage what's yours."

Re Ba stuck out her tongue, smiled and said, "I don't understand any of this; I'll just focus on enjoying my life~"

Zhang Ziyi and Qin Hailu exchanged smiles, and Qin Hailu teased, "You, you really married a good husband; you don't have to worry about anything."

Re Ba's face flushed, and she pretended to be angry, saying, "Sister Qin Hailu, you're teasing me again!"

The three of them laughed together.

The meal lasted a little over two hours.

Mostly just chatting.

Women, after all, love taking photos.

So the three of them took a lot of group photos.

And Re Ba is also a star who really enjoys interacting with netizens and fans.

Quickly.

She posted a series of photos on her Weibo.

"@Zhang Ziyi, @Qin Hailu, today had dinner with the two sisters, very happy/joyful/"