Chapter 83

If their interactions on variety shows were questionable, then when the mother and son were actually together, the usually rebellious and unruly boy became as obedient as a little goat, completely compliant and respectful to the four-year-old girl, spoiling her like a little princess.

Only then did they completely dispel their doubts about the existence of a script.

After a brief introduction, He Nianzhu began to immerse himself in his work, while Xu Yirou sat quietly to the side, playing on her tablet and waiting for her son to come home from get off work.

He Nianzhu has always been demanding of herself since her debut. She has excellent professional skills and can usually get her scenes right in one take. Therefore, she is not only strict with herself, but also with others.

In the three years since my debut, I have encountered all sorts of bizarre artists and film crews.

Putting aside those who act like divas, what he can't stand the most is when his co-stars don't memorize their lines and recite them haltingly and dryly; it's practically an insult to him.

He was previously photographed by paparazzi acting arrogantly and with a black face on set. It was the first time he had encountered a "number lady" (a woman who only knows numbers). He diligently memorized his lines all night, but she just recited "one, two, three, four, five" without saying a word.

He Nianzhu, who had never encountered such a situation before, was completely dumbfounded. In terms of seniority, he was far above the other party, and he couldn't understand why someone so clueless would run into his line of fire.

Do you really think he's an easy target?

So, unsurprisingly, He Nianzhu lost her temper, berating the other person mercilessly until they left in tears.

When the news broke, He Nianzhu, who was new to the industry and had no background, was attacked by the other party's fans. The atmosphere on Weibo was chaotic, and the fans were fighting fiercely on various platforms.

From then on, he was given the title of "Black-faced King".

He Nianzhu lived up to his reputation, and from then on, he went on a wild run down the road of the Black-Faced King, never to return.

Anyone who doesn't memorize their lines when acting opposite him deserves to be scolded!

Those who blatantly add scenes without regard for the script's coherence deserve condemnation!

The production crew is pulling these stunts; it's unprofessional. I'm furious!

Before his identity as a wealthy young master was made public, his honey badass-like behavior earned him countless enemies.

Those unlucky souls he had wronged were seething with resentment, while his meddlesome sugar daddies wanted to stand up for their little darling, only to find themselves in trouble before they could even make a move.

Those who didn't know the truth just thought this kid was very strange, while the smarter ones had already quietly moved away, not wanting to mess with him.

Looking back now, wow, no wonder he was so fearless in the entertainment industry, it turns out that the biggest entertainment company in the industry is owned by his family!

It's as if the entire mountain belongs to him. So what if he climbs trees to steal eggs and fishes in the river every day? It's his territory, what business is it of anyone else's?

When He Nianzhu was filming, the entire crew was on high alert. Apart from the slightest movement, everyone on set was holding their breath and as quiet as a chicken.

Tonight's co-star is the female lead, a rising starlet. The actress was so nervous when she learned that He Nianzhu was coming back that she couldn't sleep well all night.

After several days, He Nianzhu's aura became even stronger, and the young actress was not getting into character smoothly, stumbling over her lines.

Just as everyone was holding their breath and shedding tears of sympathy for her, He Nianzhu, the "Flathead Brother," surprisingly showed no impatience whatsoever.

His temper and patience were better than ever before; he patiently helped the other person adjust their state again and again.

It gives people the illusion that the sun has risen in the west and the devil has reformed.

During halftime, the mischievous little devil trotted over to Xu Yirou, smiled, squatted down on one leg, and gently massaged the cub's leg.

Everyone: 0.0

The difference in impact between watching the show and seeing it live is enormous; the emotions that had been building in everyone's hearts were instantly extinguished.

What gender change? Everything in front of you is just an illusion. The truth is that your little aunt was there!

The staff on site deeply understood what it means to have one thing subdue another, and what it means to have a sense of security.

The director, sitting behind the monitor, smiled with relief: "As expected of the young lady, tsk, with the young lady in charge, Xiao He is as kind as a model young man."

Tonight's main scene is a heroic rescue scene where the male lead saves the damsel in distress. The two leads need to go into the water. The temperature in the mountains drops sharply at night, the stream is icy cold, and the cold wind makes people's teeth chatter.

The two lead actors went into the water three times before the intimate underwater scene was finally filmed.

"Wow, that scene was so beautiful!" the director exclaimed, slapping his thigh. "Nianzhu and Nanfei, your chemistry is absolutely amazing!"

He Nianzhu was wrapped in a bath towel, and the wet wig made her head feel unusually heavy, so she didn't have time to pay attention to it.

"Mmm! That's right~"

A sweet, childlike voice suddenly rang out behind the director. Turning around, he saw a little girl jumping high in excitement.

Director: ?

When did this little girl arrive?

"Erbao, you're so amazing!"

He Nianzhu felt a shiver run down her spine and her pupils dilated in shock. Why was her mother sitting with the director?

Did Mom see the kissing scene just now? The 240-month-old child blushed bright red.

He Nianzhu couldn't help but glare at Xiao Zhu. How could she look after a child like that?

Xiao Zhu responded with an awkward but polite smile, his forehead practically screaming "innocent."

Boss, please let me explain.

Who could resist such a soft and adorable little doll acting cute towards her?

She just made a mistake that any assistant in the world would make...

But if she had known beforehand that the first scene would be a kissing scene between the male and female leads, she would have definitely agreed later!

After finishing work and returning to the hotel, Xu Yirou would occasionally say that Erbao was great, making He Nianzhu, who was usually very shy in front of her mother, blush.

The little figure on the head is biting a handkerchief. Will Mom get a sty?

He shouldn't have brought his mother to the film set because he was soft-hearted.

Exhausted after a long day, the mother and son returned to the hotel and fell asleep immediately, unable to sleep all night.

*

A winding path leads to a secluded spot, paved with cobblestones and lined with tall, slender green bamboos. At the end of the path stands a small bamboo grove.

He Nianzhu emerged from the bathroom with unsteady steps, unconsciously rubbing her stomach with one hand.

He went to the toilet three times this morning and was almost completely exhausted.

Wen Tao immediately stepped forward to help him up, his dark, rough face revealing his worry: "He probably caught a cold from last night's water scene. Should we go to the hospital to get him checked out?"

"It's nothing, just a cold stomach." He Nianzhu didn't want to delay the progress, so she forced herself to cheer up. "Let me take some medicine first."

He had never caught a minor cold during his three years of high-intensity work, and was as strong as an ox. Who would have thought that he would suddenly catch a cold and develop diarrhea on the second day after returning to work?

He Nianzhu was extremely depressed.

The seemingly frail but incredibly popular young man walked slowly with a pained expression. Before long, he turned a corner and bumped into a group of people.

The young man at the head of the group was dressed in a high-end custom-made suit. He was tall with long, narrow black eyes and a nonchalant smile playing on his lips.

The smile didn't reach his eyes, and the coldness in his eyes gave He Nianzhu a feeling that was both familiar and disgusting.

Xia Chuan took on a web series. The filming locations of the two production teams were very close to each other. The remote back mountain environment and facilities were not good, and the only restroom was in the bamboo forest cottage.

He Nianzhu and Xia Chuan bumped into each other like that.

He Nianzhu glanced at it indifferently, straightened her posture without making a sound, and withdrew her gaze expressionlessly.

The young man took a step forward and parted his thin lips slightly: "He Nianzhu."

The abrupt approach and her physical discomfort made He Nianzhu feel irritated.

He frowned impatiently: "No autographs, no photos."

“…” Xia Chuan raised his chin slightly, his gaze sweeping over him with a half-smile: “Sorry, I don’t need it.”

He pushed the little boy behind him forward: "Xiaoshan, this is Brother He Nianzhu, and Rou Rou is his great-aunt."

Upon hearing the word "meatball," Xia Xiaoshan's eyes lit up slightly, and even his aloofness towards He Nianzhu lessened considerably.

He tilted his head back, his brown eyes glistening with moisture: "Hello, brother."

He Nianzhu stared for two seconds and slowly realized that they were the Xia Chuan brothers, and the little devil in front of her was Xia Xiaoshan, whom her mother had helped yesterday.

He raised an eyebrow indifferently: "What is it?"

Xia Chuan: "Rou Rou helped Xiao Shan yesterday. You are Rou Rou's guardian, so you should thank her out of courtesy and reason."

He Nianzhu didn't really want the cub's mother to develop a habit of helping others. He didn't want to assume the worst about others, but after all, she was too young.

"No need to thank me." He Nianzhu waved his hand dismissively, his tone languid and aloof. "It was my great-aunt who helped him."

"Why are you in such a hurry to leave? I'm not going to eat you." Xia Chuan raised his hand to stop them, glancing sideways with a playful tone, "How about I treat you to a meal?"

He Nianzhu had never seen anyone so tactless. As she looked up, her jawline became even sharper and colder: "No need."

"Don't refuse so decisively." Xia Chuan tilted his head slightly, his smile containing a hint of wickedness. "We're all in the same circle, it's not right to be so disrespectful."

"..."

How did he manage to be so ordinary yet so confident?

He Nianzhu scoffed lightly, as if she had heard a joke: "No matter what circle you're in, you're far inferior to me."

“There are plenty of people who want to treat me to dinner every day. What advantages do you think you have? Not to mention me, my little aunt is someone you can’t afford to invite.”

"Also, let me give you a piece of advice: don't make a big deal out of a small amount of money; it's embarrassing."

Compared to Xia Chuan's glamorous surroundings, the real star He Nianzhu only had her manager Wen Tao by her side. The sarcastic remark "a small star acting big" couldn't be more apt.

Xia Chuan's expression suddenly turned cold and stern: "I'm treating you to dinner because I think highly of you, so don't be ungrateful."

The staff member standing next to him immediately sensed something was wrong. Wait, he had never heard of these two having any feud.

What's with this tense atmosphere right now?

Wen Tao and Xia Chuan's assistants instinctively stepped in between them.

Xia Chuan's words, which were tantamount to provocation, unsurprisingly ignited He Nianzhu's fiery temper, and the hot-blooded young man shoved Wen Tao away.

A direct confrontation: "You little brat, are you deliberately looking for trouble?"

"So what if it is?"

Everyone: !!!

Oh no! Wen Tao quickly steadied himself. He absolutely couldn't let the two of them start fighting, otherwise the reputation he had worked so hard to build through variety shows would be ruined.

Just as their battle was about to erupt, a small green dot appeared cheerfully from afar, accompanied by a series of childish calls:

"Second baby, second baby, Da Bao is calling."

The cub with two flower buds on its head looked like a little angel descending from the sky, suddenly breaking the tense and anxious atmosphere.

"Hey, Xiaoshan?"

Xu Yirou stopped in her tracks, took two quick steps forward, and exclaimed in a delighted voice, "What are you doing here?"

Xia Xiaoshan's eyes lit up: "Meatball."

She glanced furtively at her brother's face and whispered, "My brother would like to invite you to dinner."

"Will you invite me and my second child?"

"Yes." Fearing that Rou Rou might think it was abrupt, Xia Xiaoshan explained earnestly, "It's to thank you for helping me yesterday."

Because of the one million, Xu Yirou had an extremely good impression of Xia Chuan.

She raised her fair, childlike face, her smile incredibly sweet, her large, bright eyes slightly shy.

"Little Mountain's brother, you don't need to be so polite~"

"Your million succulents love it, they can use it for a long, long time, don't worry."

The fierce aura brewing between Xia Chuan's brows faltered, and a slight smile curved his lips: "You little girl have a sweet tongue. Compared to that clueless brat, you're quite adorable. Why not be my little sister?"