Chapter 43: Bewitching.

As soon as Yan Shen got home, Old Yan called him into the study.

As soon as the door closed, I felt something fly towards me.

He dodged to the side, picked up the documents that had fallen to the ground, tidied them up, and put them back on the desk.

Old Yan was furious the moment he saw him. He braced himself on the desk, his emotions running high, and shouted, "You think I'm senile?!"

Yan Shen moved a little further away, a hint of a smile in his voice, "How could that be?"

Old Yan has never looked down on the entertainment industry, and it was only after seeing Sheng Yi's enthusiasm that Yan Shen suddenly came up with this idea. Since he himself thinks it's suitable, and Old Yan doesn't agree, then he can't be blamed.

I'm just dragging Sheng Yi along to go through the motions, to ease Lao Yan's recent pressure. Whether it works or not, at least I won't lose money.

However, judging from the current situation, it seems that the timing wasn't quite right?

He was pondering for a moment, wondering whether he should add more fuel to the fire, when Old Yan launched into a tirade of abuse.

He gritted his teeth, his face full of disappointment, "Has she broken up with that Wen family brat completely? How dare you bring her here to me?"

He also saw the girl; she was poised and elegant. Just by looking into her eyes, he knew she wasn't like the women portrayed in the news—not one of those flashy, opportunistic women who only know how to take shortcuts.

What's infuriating is his troublesome son, who's like a troublemaker, always wanting to meddle in everything. He's amusing, but he's really lost all face because of him.

It was only then that he understood why he had suddenly run into that person from the Wen family a while ago, who had chatted with him for quite a while and then casually suggested a few suitable daughter-in-law candidates.

With those conditions laid out one by one, it was hard not to be tempted. His initial eagerness, under his guidance, quickly grew to seven, and the more he looked at his son, the more uncomfortable he felt.

Yan Shen's temper is impossible to control. Lately, he's been arguing with him every day. In order to avoid going home, he simply used a business trip as an excuse to hide away.

After going through the whole process, he saw things clearly, and at the same time, he was even more shocked.

It seems they're taking it seriously.

Only my own silly son, still happily insisting on getting close to others, was sold out but still thought he was the one who was smarter.

Yan Shen was completely bewildered by his father. He instinctively wanted to retort, "What wouldn't I dare to do?" But Old Yan glared at him and said, "Forget about it!"

"You shouldn't mess with your friend's wife, you brat! Even if you want to have fun with her, you shouldn't be trying to take advantage of her!"

Judging from his expression, he seemed eager to physically assault him. Yan Shen froze for a few seconds before finally realizing what his father was reacting to.

Good heavens, so this was what he was waiting for. Impressive, he seized control of the person without making a sound.

Unexpectedly, the wind even reached Lao Yan's ears.

After finishing work that day, Sheng Yi and the others left before going downstairs. Wen Shili's car was parked in an inconspicuous corner. She opened the car door and got in, where she and Cao Jun in the driver's seat looked at each other.

"There are too many people here, so Brother Li asked me to come and pick you up." Cao Jun didn't care about being embarrassed, afraid that Sheng Yi would misunderstand.

No wonder it wasn't the car he usually drove. Sheng Yi didn't take it seriously and even asked Cao Jun about his recent work situation.

Cao Jun didn't dare say anything more and pulled her straight to the company, not daring to delay for even a moment.

He appeared calm on the outside, but his mind was in complete turmoil.

The root of the problem during this period of abnormality was found here.

Even if it's an event I don't need to attend, I'll drive back overnight to stand on the platform, because if I try to explain it, it's bound to be noticed by those with ulterior motives.

The three-day trip was compressed into two and a half days, and I rushed to the airport without stopping for a second, just because the person I wanted to see wasn't there.

The pink bubbles in the new song are undoubtedly caused by a specific person.

If the boss's wife is a friend, I wonder if his job would be more secure?

However… Cao Jun suddenly thought of a problem: if they break up, he shouldn't be hated because of his family… right?

Pshaw, pshaw, pshaw, things will definitely go smoothly. If Brother Li knew that his head was full of all this nonsense, he might have to pack his bags and leave tomorrow.

Sheng Yi also felt regret.

A couple of days ago, when they were talking about work, Wen Shili said that his new album was already being recorded. She politely expressed her anticipation, but to her surprise, he took it seriously and invited her to listen to it live.

So, we had no choice but to bite the bullet and push forward.

Cao Jun led her outside the recording studio and then disappeared without a trace. Behind the soundproof glass, Wen Shili was holding headphones, immersed in his own musical world.

His eyes were closed, his sleeves rolled up, revealing his lean and muscular forearms. His delicate features, at this moment, concealed their sharpness, like a precious gift displayed behind a glass window, seemingly within reach, but only when you actually reach out do you realize that a thick barrier separates you.

But its very existence has a certain appeal.

Sheng Yi picked up the earphones beside her, and Wen Shili's clear and melodious voice immediately rang in her ears.

His voice was clear, and each sentence was delivered gently.

Sheng Yi's heart was stirred by his singing, drifting, jubilant, yet also a little bewildered, like a little deer in her heart running out, peeking out and looking at the unfamiliar country.

He stared intently at her, his deep eyes seemingly encompassing her entirely.

When the song ended, Sheng Yi looked away and couldn't help but clap her hands gently.

Wen Shili pushed open the door and stepped out. The gifts behind the glass display window stood before him. The hidden light in his eyes returned, and his whole demeanor changed to one of ease and joy.

Sheng Yi felt like she was being manipulated and murmured, "What is this song about?"

Wen Shili's gaze fell on her face, but he didn't speak. Something seemed to grow in the air. Sheng Yi looked away and heard him chuckle.

It is "encounter".

meet.

"That must be a beautiful story."

"Yes, I think so."

Yan Shen was very efficient in fulfilling his promise. The day after meeting Yan's father, Sheng Yi received a call from the relevant parties and completed the process in the shortest possible time, coordinating the schedule to complete the filming of the materials.

Unexpectedly, there was also a follow-up to the second female lead role she had auditioned for. For the next few months, Sheng Yi would have to spend her time on set. The variety show that was supposed to be filmed wouldn't start shooting until next month, and as a newcomer, she couldn't very well ask for leave right after joining the crew.

After discussing it with Yan Shen, the resource was directly replaced with a role in a movie.

Yan Shen repeatedly emphasized that it was a cameo role with limited screen time. Sheng Yi only realized after joining the cast that it was the same popular film that had caused such a stir when it was officially announced a while ago.

From the director to the actors, everyone was a big name. She had no idea how Yan Shen managed to get her into the role. Luckily, she played a purely decorative character. In fact, the character's personality didn't even require any acting skills; just being beautiful was enough.

As expected of a major production team, they put much more effort into makeup and styling than ordinary production teams. Sheng Yi looked in the mirror and almost didn't recognize herself.

She finished the photoshoot in a day and a half, and then had to catch her flight back that same day. Before removing her makeup, she couldn't resist taking a picture and secretly sharing it with her friend.

After removing her makeup and picking up her phone, she realized that the message she was going to send to Wu Simin had been mistakenly sent to Wen Shili.

There was no going back now, but thankfully, besides the picture, she hadn't posted anything else suggestive. Before he saw it, Sheng Yi obediently apologized, telling him it was a mistake. However, even after she got off the plane that evening, he still didn't reply to her message.

This is a bit awkward.

Their identities are already sensitive, and her sudden move could easily lead to misunderstandings. It wouldn't be good if it caused news of people unfollowing her.

Before going to sleep, I couldn't help but pick up my phone and glance at it, and just then I saw a message pop up from Wen Shili.

"very beautiful."

There's no need to be so supportive. Sheng Yi clicked into the chat box, found a thank you emoji and was about to send it to him when the screen showed that the other party had retracted a message.

Soon, another one came in.

Wen Shili: "It suits you very well."

In fact, Sheng Yi felt the same way. Clicking on the larger image and admiring it for a couple more seconds, I have to say, this makeup artist's skills are truly exceptional.

Unlike the makeup and styling in her other dramas, this movie takes a more glamorous approach. Perhaps because she is used to seeing herself in a simple and natural way, she rarely tries such a glamorous look, whether in private or at work.

Oh right, except for that cheesy drama about an overbearing monarch. But that drama went to the other extreme, with characters dressed in exaggerated red and green, definitely not appealing to normal aesthetic tastes.

I never expected that such a skillful touch could turn something rotten into something magical.

Sheng Yi was so engrossed in her own stunning makeup that she couldn't tear herself away, when Wen Shili suddenly asked her, "Is it convenient to call?"

"Are you crazy? Who would suddenly call someone in the middle of the night?" Before she could finish her thought, she saw his next sentence.

"Wei Zhuang is next to me and wanted to say hello to you."

Sheng Yi: "..."

Director Deng contacted her a couple of days ago, saying how perfectly the theme song sung by Wei Zhuang was, how touching it was, and so on. Sheng Yi wasn't the kind of person to kick someone after they've served their purpose, so what could she do but agree?

She straightened her clothes, got out of bed, and pressed the answer button.

The video call connected, and Wei Zhuang's face appeared on the screen, smiling broadly, "Teacher Sheng, we meet again."

He was still dressed in his usual unkempt manner, and Sheng Yi assumed they were having a private gathering. After chatting for a bit, she learned that Wen Shili had just finished a concert, and Wei Zhuang was the guest he had invited.

I opened Weibo and sure enough, my feed was flooded with news about Wen Shili's concert.

"The people who came to watch this show are really lucky." There were both new-era idols and childhood heartthrobs who had been out of the spotlight for a long time.

Wei Zhuang felt a tingling sensation from her praise, and the next second, he was squeezed out of the screen.

Sheng Yi stared blankly for a while as she looked at the different face that had suddenly appeared on the camera.

Wen Shili's makeup was still on; his delicate features were made even more three-dimensional and profound by the makeup, doubling the visual effect.

Although she had seen him several times in private and thought she had developed a certain immunity to his face, this was the first time they had been face-to-face like this on a screen.

Sheng Yi moved her phone away a bit, and Wen Shili, seemingly oblivious to his flirting, casually asked, "Do you want to come?"

That's not what I meant...

Sheng Yi said, "Of course, but I might not be available recently, I have to join the crew soon."

"Okay, if you come, I'll have Cao Jun reserve a ticket for you."

Sheng Yi thought about the scene; if it were filmed, it would probably trend on social media and dominate the headlines.

Let's focus on filming first. She didn't respond to his question, but asked again, "Where's Teacher Wei?"

Wen Shili looked back, and with the movement, his entire profile appeared more clearly on the screen.

Wei Zhuang sat beside him, listening to his distorted version of events, "He just left."

"Oh, then you should get some rest too. I'll hang up now."

After saying that, Sheng Yi hung up the phone decisively.

Wei Zhuang couldn't help but burst into laughter.