Xu Chansheng really wanted Li Ruan to change how she addressed him; calling him "Actor Xu" all the time felt too distant.
But almost everyone in the crew calls him that, or "Teacher Xu." If he were to openly ask Li Ruan to call him by his name, he would most likely be refused.
So, let's wait and see.
The aroma of the grilled fish wafted straight into Li Ruan's nose; the spicy and savory scent was simply irresistible.
Just as the two started eating, Director Chen brought over his chair. "How can you two possibly finish six dishes? Wouldn't it be a waste if you couldn't finish them? Come on, let me help you burn some calories."
Xu Chansheng: ...Then thank you?
He didn't mind having Director Chen with him; in fact, the two of them felt more comfortable talking together.
Li Ruan quickly and obsequiously placed a piece of food on her leg, saying, "Then, Director, please eat more."
Eat well, but don't you dare scold me later. I have my pride too.
"Director, I need to take a break in a couple of days."
Those photos were slowly leaked by the small influencer, and because of the keyword "Xu Yingdi" (meaning "Actor Xu"), they quickly disappeared from the trending searches.
And why do you feel so good watching Xu Chansheng serve food to Ruan Ruan?!
Some fans even fantasize about how beautiful the child would be if two people with such top-tier looks were born!
Bad guy Qu Xia: ...
Sister, we're truly sisters. You think so too!
But even fewer of the comments were well-intentioned.
[Oh no, oh no, you absolutely have to say those things! They can help improve our reputation. It's difficult for us to reach that level, but it can help improve your image because of our fans.]
[Li Ruan? Who's that? I've heard of her, and she's trying to piggyback on Xu Chansheng's fame! Does she think she's in the game?]
But Li Ruan is the same way. It's fine if the two of them eat together, but Bai Junzhao actually picks food for her himself!
But they're not big stars and have few fans, so even though we've taken turns criticizing them, we can only endure it!
The picture isn't very clear yet, but it's our Xu Chansheng who took the initiative to serve food to this young lady. You can tell at a glance that their relationship is wrong. If anyone is being paid to be paid to, it's our Xu Chansheng, not this young lady.
[A newly popular star, a supporting actor in the upcoming film "Immortal Demon Tribulation," who became famous through scandalous rumors—I really don't know where you get the nerve to associate yourself with Xu Chansheng.]
It hasn't been long, and you've already ended the rumors with someone else. Looking at your smiling face, where your eyes are practically sparkling, I feel incredibly happy.
Li Ruan had something to say: the old man was just looking down on Cong'er because he thought the matter was trivial.
The fans of the "Shengli CP" (a popular pairing of couples) were all celebrating in the comments section, shouting that they had received some sweet moments.
I've heard people say that heartbroken people become depressed, like they're sick. I do look sick, but other people's faces just look worse and worse.
[Ruanruan, you must keep going! I hope you can win over Bai Junzhao, that lowly flower, soon!]
"Hey brat, you can tell the difference between inside and outside, huh? We're on the same side, you're supposed to speak up for him, so why is he siding with this guy who tricked him?"
Especially this woman who dared to put food on your plate; I wanted to chop off her hands.
My hands are itching to check, but since the computer is right next to me, I'd better find out who that scoundrel is.
In his heart, he was cursing: Damn it, Xu Chansheng clearly offered food to Ruan Ruan, what does it have to do with Ruan Ruan?
#The only man who made eight-time Golden Horse Award-winning actor Bai Junzhao a role#
The CEO's office is located on the 48th floor of the Xi's Mansion.
That kind of person is absolutely worthy of our movie star.
You might get a couple of scoldings, but the old man is secretly pleased!
Li Ruan: "Those two photos they took directly caused us to disappear from the top of the search rankings, saving the production team a lot of money on publicity."
Once the chat outside the group started buzzing, things quieted down. Those people then went to the trending topics to read the comments. As long as no one said that Li Ruan was clinging to Bai Junzhao, we would explain, focusing on maintaining emotional stability. Anyway, everyone in our small group is a bad brother or bad friend, so please don't misunderstand.
Little did they know, someone had filmed the two of them having dinner together, especially the moment they made eye contact, which was captured in a particularly ambiguous way, making it clear that their relationship was quite close, while Director Chen was completely ignored.
...
Xi Re stared at the trending topics on his phone, his face turning completely white.
The author of the article took the comparison to the extreme, dragging out all the male celebrities who tried to take advantage of Xu Yingdi and making a scene. Those who tried to link arms with me when we weren't walking the red carpet but I dodged, those who tried to kiss me under the guise of filming, those who knocked on my door in the middle of the night, and those who tried to join me for dinner—all of them were instantly smitten by Xu Yingdi, and now they're all just unknown figures outside the entertainment circle.
Director Chen shook his head with regret as he looked at the cold search results, and muttered to Li Ruan sitting on a large stool, "Eight people were eating, and you were the one who got photoshopped into the picture. You thought you could help them clear their names, but in the end, it was just you who made the move, and these white powder fans were scolded into being honest."
That feels so good, it's so satisfying!
Even if someone is bad, you're still allowed to lean towards them by two points.
Li Ruan's fans are also controlling the comments outside, treating any contact with the opposite sex as bad friends or bad buddies. [Thank you Xu Chansheng for taking care of your Ruan Ruan. Your Ruan Ruan has always been very easygoing with her friends; they're all friends, so please stop attacking her.]
It took a long time for any of Xu Yingdi's fans to step in and manage the fan group; it was Xu who was making random statements.
Director Chen nodded: "Go to receive the award, I know that. Go ahead and do it. I'll focus on filming your scenes these next two days to free up some time."
Leave can be taken, but every scene must be filmed.
His tone was full of regret.
"When you two eat together again, don't move to the back, lest they have to go through all the trouble of photoshopping you out after taking the picture."
[The two downstairs, stop pretending. Xu Chansheng's fans have never interfered with my friendships. Besides, if real fans had read "Immortal Demon Tribulation" and "Slow Joy Sunday," how could they possibly know Li Ruan?]
Fans commented that their beloved actor is getting old and it's unusual for him to be in a relationship. They also said they didn't know anything about Li Ruan and that all the information about her after going offline was fake. They pointed out that the girl became famous through a variety show, and that none of her random answers to netizens' questions had over 100 million views.
[Yes, yes, you can see it off-camera. Ruan Ruan has become like a pair of bad buddies with several female guests. Little family, don't overthink it.]
[Yes, any celebrity who has been rumored to be dating Xu Chansheng will likely face consequences. Everyone should think carefully before making a statement.]
It also has the word "explosive" added to the front.
Then, some of the bad boys' fans secretly went outside the group chat and said, "If our Ruan Ruan were to bring Xu Chansheng into the picture, it would be terrible! Let's see if these people would still dare to be arrogant in front of us!"
Li Ruan listened with envy. Sure enough, there are always exceptions. Look how easy it is for Actor Xu to take leave! And he has to have a film to show for it.
After "The Immortal Demon Tribulation" was taken off the screens, no one jokingly called Li Ruan's acting skills eighth-rate. She has top-notch intelligence and looks, and is the only person in the entertainment industry who is a top scorer in the college entrance examination but with a low score.
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