Chapter 151 Invitation [VIP]

Chapter Summary: Should she avoid suspicion after having a rumored affair with the groom?

Mu Zhi answered without hesitation: "Since my official debut, I have been busy filming and have not had time to think about dating."

For me, doing what I love is more important; as for love, I'll leave it to fate.

In fact, every time a romantic rumor trends on social media, Mu Zhi has to respond to this issue, and the content of her response is always the same.

Regarding "whether you will go public with your relationship".

Mu Zhi thought for a moment: "I won't disclose it proactively."

"As an actor, I hope everyone will focus more on my work."

The second question was from a reporter: "After you won the Golden Crane Award for Best Actress, what do you think about people saying you're a top young actress?"

Mu Zhi: "Awards are an honor for every actor, a wonderful encouragement and affirmation. But as I always say: an actor's greatest strength comes from their work. Keep making good films."

......

The reporter said that the last question would not be included in the magazine pages, but only in the interview video.

"After you won the Best Actress award, some netizens compared you with Liu Ying-huang, who is also from the same company. Liu Ying-huang gave an interview to this and responded that you won the Best Actress award after only two films were released. You are very lucky. You are still a newcomer to the film industry. There is nothing to compare."

The reporter smiled awkwardly and asked Mu Zhi what she thought about it.

Mu Zhi knew about this.

Minmin showed her an interview video with Liu Rui.

On the night of the Golden Crane Awards ceremony, Mu Zhi was trending on many social media platforms, including the hashtag #LiuRuiMuZhiBestActress#, which appeared alongside Liu Rui.

After watching the interview video with actress Liu Rui, netizens expressed that they understood Liu Rui's words were implying that Mu Zhi was a newcomer to the film industry, with low status, and not worthy of being compared with her.

Therefore, the reporter's question to Mu Zhi was rather sharp and gossipy, and it seemed like they were stirring up trouble.

Ji Binghe, standing to the side, frowned, wanting Mu Zhi not to answer the question.

Mu Zhi knew that if she didn't answer this time, she would still be asked about it at her next public event, and there was no way to avoid it.

Mu Zhi, with an unchanging, polite smile, replied to the reporter, "The entertainment industry is a big cake; everyone can share it!"

They resolved the situation gracefully by "turning hostility into friendship."

The reporter couldn't help but look at Mu Zhi with more admiration. Mu Zhi really had a great vision and a magnanimous manner. Today's work collaboration was very smooth and flawless.

She thought to herself: Artists who become very popular all have a certain personal charm.

The magazine's work is finished.

Back in their hotel room that evening, Ji Binghe and Mu Zhi went over the work arrangements for the upcoming day.

Ji Binghe confirmed with Mu Zhi again: "It's the end of the year again, and I've been getting so many invitations to various grand events lately that it's driving me crazy."

"There are two major events, a movie night and an owl-themed gala, with increasingly better treatment for you. Don't you really want to consider attending one or two?"

It's late December, and major ceremonies and events are starting to take place one after another.

Popular celebrities all attended.

Mu Zhi was nowhere to be seen; she was in seclusion on set filming.

After winning the Best Actress award, Mu Zhi has not made any public appearances and has a low profile, making her very mysterious.

This has led to widespread curiosity about Mu Zhi's current situation, keeping her in the spotlight.

This year, Muzhi released two films: "Countdown" and "Role Model of the Times".

The film has received very good reviews.

In particular, she won the Golden Crane Award for Best Actress for her role in the road movie "Countdown" directed by the renowned director.

Mu Zhi rarely participates in events and is notoriously "difficult to invite." Therefore, organizers of major ceremonies and events are even more eager to invite Mu Zhi to attend, as it can bring a lot of attention to their events.

Mu Zhi shook her head: "I'm not participating."

A round trip from Jiujie City to Beicheng requires two days of leave.

If it's during the release or promotional period of a work, it's perfectly understandable for her to participate in events to increase exposure and popularity.

For now, I'll just stay on set and film.

Ji Binghe stopped trying to persuade him, thinking that Mu Zhi was currently in the limelight and it would be good to avoid his sharp edge.

Mu Zhi looked at the stack of scripts on the coffee table, which her agent had brought from Beicheng yesterday.

I read two movie scripts yesterday, and I wasn't satisfied with either.

Mu Zhi remembered something and asked her agent, "Is there any news from Director Huang?"

Ji Binghe shook her head: "Not for now."

"It's probably because the script hasn't been polished yet. I think filming will start in the second half of next year."

Ji Binghe calculated that it was already late December.

Mu Zhi's scenes in the movie "Claws" are expected to be filmed until mid-March. She hopes to finalize her next project as soon as possible before filming wraps up.

I need to join the cast of at least one film next year.

“You only have one film that finished filming this year, ‘Escape from the Game,’ which is in post-production. I talked to Director Xu a while ago, and the production company has high ambitions for the Spring Festival release date.”

Will "The Claws," which is currently being filmed, be released in the second half of next year? It's doubtful.

So next year, Mu Zhi's films will most likely be released in a gap.

"It's been two years since you first suggested having a birthday party..."

Mu Zhi: "..." There has never been time to hold it.

Ji Binghe's meaning: "You have high popularity now, you won the Best Actress award, and you will probably only start filming in the second half of next year. I think next year is a good time to hold a birthday party."

Your birthday is in June. Rehearsals will begin after filming for "Claws and Fangs" wraps up. Two and a half months should be enough time to prepare.

Mu Zhi listened as her agent planned to officially begin preparing for her birthday party at the start of the year.

She also felt that next year would be a good time, so she immediately finalized the deal with her agent.

However, her initial plan to release 12 singles has yet to be realized.

I've been too busy this year to think about writing lyrics.

Ji Binghe: "I'll contact some suitable musicians again and try to release at least one single after the new year. One single would be... enough, right?"

Mu Zhi: "Okay."

A single song would be enough to express my feelings as a gift to my fans.

After discussing the arrangements for next year's birthday party.

Ji Binghe suddenly remembered something she had almost forgotten.

"I came to see you for another reason. Someone asked me to bring you something."

As Ji Binghe spoke, she picked up her bag and put it on her lap, then opened the bag and took out a red invitation card.

"This is an invitation that Teacher Yin Xiuran asked me to bring to you."

Mu Zhi knew about this; she had heard Teacher Yin mention last year that they were going to have a wedding in the second half of this year.

The news of Yin Xiuran's marriage has recently gone viral and is trending on social media, with the wedding date reportedly approaching.

Mu Zhi took the invitation, opened it, and glanced at the contents. The wedding date was set for New Year's Day.

Ji Binghe: "How about we take a day off and go soak up some of the festive spirit?"

Mu Zhi thought for a moment, then shook her head.

"The wedding is being held in Lucheng. It would take me two days off to go there and back, which is too much trouble. I'd rather not go."

Actually, Mu Zhi's main concern was that if she went, she would more or less steal the spotlight from the bride and groom.

So I've decided not to go.

Prepare a gift and have your agent deliver it.

Ji Binghe had somewhat guessed Mu Zhi's concerns and did not force her.

"The company plans to call on all artists to record a blessing video for Xiu Ran, so why don't you record a video to send your blessings from afar?"

Mu Zhi nodded: "No problem."

New Year's Day was also the day Yin Xiuran got married.

While filming on set, Mu Zhiren listened to Minmin's online "live stream" of Yin Xiuran's wedding progress during breaks and while waiting in line.

The wedding venue has been revealed.

"The bride and groom's wedding looks are out!"

"The best man and maid of honor photo is here!"

The list of celebrity guests attending the wedding has been leaked.

......

Minmin showed Muzhi the bride's photo.

Yin Xiuran's wife is of average beauty, but she has the temperament of a highly educated woman, giving people a comfortable and generous feeling.

Yin Xiuran and his wife look quite well-matched standing together.

Mu Zhi watched the entire wedding ceremony from the set, observing everything.

Back at the hotel that evening, after washing up and reviewing the script for tomorrow's shoot, I went online to browse the internet.

#Muzhiyinxiuran# is the 33rd most searched topic.

How did I end up trending on Weibo with Teacher Yin? What does she have to do with this?

Mu Zhi clicked on the trending topic with a puzzled look, only to see that there were still fans of her and Yin Xiuran's CP expressing their regret: this CP is completely over.

She was completely speechless. News of Yin Xiuran's marriage broke a year ago; how come she hadn't stopped being a fan back then...?

More often, it's just gossip and discussion:

"Several artists from Lanxing Media went to Yin Xiuran's wedding, and Mu Zhi's agent, Ji Binghe, also went. Why didn't Mu Zhi go?"

"Muzhi and the groom have had a rumored affair, so they should avoid each other, right?"

"I doubt they even received an invitation. After all, there were rumors about them before. If it weren't for the overwhelming popularity of the Yin Xiuran and Mu Zhi pairing, the news of his marriage wouldn't have surfaced. He might even hate her now, so why would he invite her?"

"If she goes, she'll steal the spotlight from everyone else's wedding."

"Mu Zhi is currently filming on set. We've only worked together on one project, so why would she take time off to attend? It's perfectly normal for her not to go."

......

Then, one of the guests at the event posted a video of Yin Xiuran's wedding banquet.

The recorded video included a video message from an artist from Lanxing Media who was not present, wishing Yin Xiuran a happy marriage.

Among them was a blessing from Mu Zhi.

Netizens who clicked in hoping to get some gossip commented: "Since they both recorded video messages to send their blessings, isn't Mu Zhi and Yin Xiuran's relationship just that of ordinary colleagues?"

Mu Zhi's fans cleverly turned her few seconds of blessing into a separate video cut, which was then displayed all over the trending topics page.

Mu Zhi: Thank you, fans. Now it looks much more normal and pleasing to the eye.

After today, she and Teacher Yin should no longer be trending on social media for strange reasons.

Mid January.

Xia Xinyan came to the company the day before she left the country.

After much hesitation, she finally went to the general manager's office.

He Zhiyue was busy with official business when Luke, who was delivering documents, reported that Xia Xinyan had come looking for him and was just outside the door.

He Zhiyue remembered that Ji Binghe had mentioned a couple of days ago that Xia Xinyan was going abroad.

He guessed she was there to say goodbye, and without even looking up, said, "Please let her in."

He Zhiyue carefully read the last page of the contract, then picked up a pen and signed it.

After he closed the file, he looked up and saw that Xia Xinyan had already entered and was staring at him. When their eyes met, she immediately looked away somewhat awkwardly.

He Zhiyue: ? Xia Xinyan has been signed with the company for several years, and it seems that she gets particularly nervous every time she sees me.

Is his boss really that scary?

"Teacher Xia, I heard from Director Ji that you're going to a music academy abroad to register and start your studies tomorrow or the day after. I wish you a safe journey. When you get there, be careful and study hard."

Xia Xinyan nodded vigorously: "Yes, I will. Thank you, President He."

Seeing that Xia Xinyan didn't seem to be leaving immediately, He Zhiyue asked her in confusion, "Teacher Xia, is there anything else?"

[Author's Note]

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