Chapter 462 The First Day of the Opening Ceremony (8,000 words update!)
Ning Xiulian should be 43 years old this year.
The man who appeared next to her looked to be in his early thirties, sunny and handsome, like a fitness instructor.
That's the impression he gives off.
With such an age gap, it's hard not to have some thoughts.
Lu Yanhe and Chen Ziyan looked at each other in bewilderment.
Chen Ziyan whispered, "Luckily, when you greeted her just now, she was the only one there."
Lu Yanhe whispered, "I was wondering why she was all alone. Didn't she bring any people with her?"
“Her entourage should all be out there. The production company of Happy Hour wouldn’t be so generous as to buy first-class tickets for her entire team.”
For actors, attending a film festival isn't something they can just do on a whim.
It's not that simple.
The round-trip expenses and local accommodation and food costs are not cheap.
Some people are more generous and will cover the costs for their own teams. For example, Lu Yanhe knew that "The Road to Glory" was originally a small art film crew with a tight budget.
Some actors, because they are not very famous and don't have much money of their own, can only rely on the production team to pay for these expenses.
In China, there is generally no shortage of funding for those who have the opportunity to participate in film festivals.
However, in foreign countries, even in small nations, male actors who have won Best Actor awards face immense difficulties returning to their former glory after several years, often having to raise money just to cover their travel expenses.
"They're so intimate, they must be lovers," Chen Ziyan whispered to Lu Yanhe.
Lu Yanhe nodded.
Chen Ziyan: "This news hasn't been leaked yet, otherwise it would definitely have caused a lot of discussion."
The two were talking quietly when suddenly, Ning Xiulian and the man beside her got up and came over to them.
"Let me introduce you, Gu Zhao, this is my boyfriend," Ning Xiulian said generously to Lu Yanhe and Chen Ziyan. "He's also an actor."
"Hello." Lu Yanhe shook hands with the man named Gu Zhao.
Gu Zhao seemed excited and thrilled, his eyes shining as if he were seeing an idol.
This surprised Lu Yanhe.
He hesitated for a moment. Was Gu Zhao looking at him because he saw him?
Unable to confirm the matter, Lu Yanhe looked to Chen Ziyan for help.
Chen Ziyan asked, "Sister Xiulian, did Gu Zhao also act in 'Happy Time'?"
Ning Xiulian nodded and said, "He plays a role in it, and you'll be able to see him at the premiere."
Gu Zhao took out his phone and asked, "Yan He, can I add you as a friend? I really like your acting, I'm a fan."
Lu Yanhe nodded, flattered, and said, "Okay."
The two added each other as friends.
Ning Xiulian said to Lu Yanhe, "Yanhe, if there are any film and television projects you usually work on that are suitable for him, please introduce them to him. He is a very excellent actor."
Lu Yanhe naturally agreed without hesitation—he was already quite adept at making such polite remarks.
To Lu Yanhe's surprise, the four of them were seated side by side, with an aisle in the middle. Lu Yanhe and Chen Ziyan were seated together, while Gu Zhao and Ning Xiulian were seated together.
Long-haul flight.
Lu Yanhe prepared a book and a U-shaped pillow for himself.
Chen Ziyan is holding a tablet computer.
She said she had more than a dozen scripts and proposals to review.
Lu Yanhe felt a headache coming on as soon as he heard that.
But this is Chen Ziyan's basic work. She currently manages three artists: Lu Yanhe, Wen Minglan, and Tu Song. Every job they do, big or small, has to be reviewed by her, and only after she approves it can a contract be signed.
Lu Yanhe read for a while, then felt sleepy and prepared to recline his chair and go to sleep.
Turning his head, he suddenly saw Gu Zhao unscrew his water glass, take a sip, and then bring it to Ning Xiulian's lips.
Ning Xiulian didn't even take the water glass from her hand; she just took a sip right there.
A little bit of water leaked out.
Gu Zhao immediately wiped it off with his own hand.
The two of them were indeed in a rather intimate position.
Lu Yanhe withdrew his gaze, suppressing his surprise, and thought to himself, "Respect."
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In fact, there are quite a few couples in the entertainment industry with such a large age gap.
At a certain level, it's never uncommon to see men seeking women, women seeking men, or even more complex situations.
However, these things are usually kept under wraps and don't spread.
Occasionally, one or two such incidents will cause a huge uproar.
Emotional relationships are the eternal core of gossip among humankind.
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On their second trip to Venice, since they weren't in a rush, they didn't go straight to the Lido after landing. Instead, they first strolled around Venice together.
There are many small shops here, and they contain a lot of interesting things.
Lu Yanhe took a fancy to a pair of masks and planned to buy them to give to Chen Siqi.
Lu Yanhe stayed at Hotel Excelsior Venice, the official hotel designated by the Venice International Film Festival.
Lu Yanhe stayed in a deluxe suite, Chen Ziyan had a room to herself, and Zou Dong and Wang Biao shared a room.
Lu Yanhe's team covered all the expenses for the three people's food, clothing, accommodation, and transportation, without asking the "Road to Glory" production crew for reimbursement.
Ning Xiulian and the others also stayed at this hotel.
Because of the film festival, Lido Island is now packed with people, a stark contrast to its usual tranquility.
After checking into the hotel, Lu Yanhe and his group had a rare opportunity to explore the island before the film festival opened, mingling with the crowds, eating, drinking, and trying all sorts of snacks.
Although he is occasionally recognized by some fans, most of the time, Lu Yanhe can walk openly among the crowd like an ordinary person.
“I think it would be great if we had a film festival like this in China someday,” Lu Yanhe said to Chen Ziyan. “The four major international film festivals, although they each have their own characteristics and differences, all have a great atmosphere, with everyone discussing films. Sometimes, I feel that international film festivals are just like that; they are not 100% fair, there are biases and prejudices, and there are many games and commercial rules. They are not as pure as I imagined. But every time I come to a film festival, I still put all of that aside. No matter what, it is very touching to have a place that brings so many people together from all over the world at one time, all for the common cause of film.”
Chen Ziyan nodded and said, "It's not that we don't have film festivals in China, but their cultural heritage and influence are indeed inferior to those abroad. They have traditions spanning decades or even centuries, while we're just starting out, and our networks haven't even been established yet. Film festivals heavily rely on connections. You see, people at major film festivals are willing to communicate and connect with you because you represent Chinese-language cinema—at least in their eyes, you are representative. They hope you can become one of their protégés and attend regularly. We can certainly make a film festival glamorous with domestic stars, but you need to..." "If you're going to organize an international film festival, you can't just do it all by yourself, right? You need to invite some foreign filmmakers, right? But even if you get them through connections this year, what about next year? These days, other countries treat our film festivals like a promotional event, and they're not even as good as South Korea. At least South Korea is very consistent; they hold it every year without fail, and they do everything they can to keep it going. Here, we're inconsistent, with no fixed dates, no fixed organizers, and no fixed sponsors. In South Korea, a single artistic director can stay at a film festival for decades. Where do we find someone like that?"
Lu Yanhe couldn't help but sigh as he listened.
“Indeed, we’re changing generations too fast. Film festivals are all about connections; the departure of one leader means a complete reshuffling.” Lu Yanhe strongly agreed with what Chen Ziyan said.
In the Chinese film industry, why do organizations like the Directors Guild or related groups, despite lacking significant authority and resources, still exist and hold a unique position and role? It's because they serve a similar purpose: to act as an industry organization outside of talent agencies, bringing everyone together and preventing the industry from becoming fragmented. When organizing industry events, their influence can be leveraged to unite the entire sector.
People themselves are a resource, and so are social networks.
The artistic director of each film festival often holds a position in the industry that corresponds to the festival's standing in the global film scene.
As night falls on Lido Island, a cool breeze occasionally blows.
Lu Yanhe saw many filming crews on the road.
It must be celebrities from various countries striking different poses against the night view.
Chen Ziyan saw this and said, "I didn't arrange any of this kind of work for you this time."
In the first year or two after Lu Yanhe debuted, he did a lot of similar filming work, which was to increase his exposure.
In the newcomer stage and the rising stage, continue to build brand awareness as quickly as possible.
Now that Lu Yanhe has both fame and popularity, he doesn't really like this kind of filming work, so Chen Ziyan has been giving him fewer opportunities.
Lu Yanhe smiled and thanked Chen Ziyan.
Chen Ziyan: "I'm considering whether I should try to get you an international production."
"Huh?" Lu Yanhe was taken aback.
“Although the domestic film and television environment has improved, and you can become a star even without studying abroad, going overseas will still give you a different level of prestige,” Chen Ziyan said. “After all, you’ve already reached a point in China where you can only slowly build up your experience. It’s better to expand your territory abroad. Your foundation is there; ‘Friends’ and ‘The Seventeenth Floor’ did well on Maxine, and you’ve gained considerable fame at international film festivals in the past two years. You still have the leverage to compete for roles overseas. Also, people won’t be too averse to you playing supporting roles in overseas films and TV series now, since you’re so young and have already played so many supporting roles in China. But once you’ve reached the level of Shang Yongzhou in China, and then you go on to play supporting roles in overseas films and TV series, given the current public opinion in China, people might directly say that you’re belittling yourself.”
Lu Yanhe took a deep breath, thought for a moment, and said, "If there's a suitable role, I'd like to play it."
"Well, of course, you still need to maintain your image. Basically, I won't give you any TV series roles," Chen Ziyan said. "You can refer to the route we initially planned for you and try to get your face in the films of various big directors. The amount of screen time is not important; the main thing is to get your face and build your image."
Lu Yanhe thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay."
Lu Yanhe, although he has a lot of idealism, has one good point: he is not contradictory and does not act like a pretentious intellectual at crucial moments.
If Lu Yanhe were to say at this moment that he didn't want to act so pragmatically, Chen Ziyan would be speechless.
In the acting profession, if you want to reach the top, you absolutely need to engage in utilitarian maneuvering.
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On the opening day, Lu Yanhe walked the red carpet dressed in the brands he endorses, perfectly fulfilling his role as a "tool".
Director Fu Kai and Shang Yongzhou have not yet arrived.
The screening of "The Road to Glory" was scheduled for a week later. Shang Yongzhou arrived four days later, and Fu Kai even later.
Lu Yanhe walked the red carpet alone and went to the cinema to watch the opening film.
When he came out of the cinema, he learned from Chen Ziyan that the internet in China was in an uproar.
Lu Yanhe asked what was wrong.
Chen Ziyan said, "Ning Xiulian and Gu Zhao walked the red carpet together with 'Happy Time.' The two of them held hands on the red carpet and even kissed in front of the camera, directly making their relationship public."
Lu Yanhe then realized what was happening.
"Is it that amazing?"
Chen Ziyan nodded, "You should also know how much controversy their age difference will cause in China."
Lu Yanhe: "Actually, I might get scolded for saying this. Although I always say that love transcends age, with such a big age gap, I myself feel a little... unable to accept it."
“It’s only natural,” Chen Ziyan nodded understandingly. “But you absolutely mustn’t let this slip in front of the media.”
"Mm." Lu Yanhe nodded.
Lu Yanhe returned to the hotel to change out of his formal attire and into more casual clothes. He was going to meet Director Yu Qin with Chen Ziyan.
As the only Chinese-language director selected for the main competition of this year's Venice International Film Festival, Yu Qin will be very busy later on. So, taking advantage of the fact that the film festival has just opened, Chen Ziyan took Lu Yanhe to meet Yu Qin first.
Like Wang Zhong before he won the award at the Citour, Yu Qin is considered a "big director in the industry," but she is not very famous in a broad sense.
Moreover, her fame is much lower compared to Wang Zhong's, mainly because her output is too low.
In an industry where things change so rapidly, it's really hard for someone to be remembered for a long time if they haven't been in the public eye for several years.
This meeting with Yu Qin was purely a meeting.
There is no cooperation to discuss.
However, when Lu Yanhe and Chen Ziyan arrived at the place where Yu Qin and the others were, they happened to see Yu Qin and Ning Xiulian arguing.
"You suddenly pulled this stunt, and everyone's attention is now on the two of you. This movie is going to be ruined by your news!" Yu Qin scolded Ning Xiulian angrily.
Ning Xiulian sat calmly in her chair and said, "Director Yu, things aren't as serious as you're making them out to be. Why make such a big deal out of it?"
"Am I making a mountain out of a molehill? You and Gu Zhao were holding hands and kissing on the red carpet. Why didn't you tell us beforehand? Now the whole internet in China is full of news about you and Gu Zhao, and everyone is talking about you. Do you know that this will put a lot of pressure on the film?"
Ning Xiulian looked up at Yu Qin and said, "Shouldn't the crew thank me? This movie, which didn't have many followers to begin with, is now known to so many people."
Yu Qin: "I would rather it not be known by so many people in this way."
Lu Yanhe and Chen Ziyan looked at each other at the door.
They seem to have arrived at the worst possible time.
The staff member who greeted them looked embarrassed and gave them an awkward smile.
Taking advantage of the moment when the two stopped arguing, the staff immediately said, "Director, Lu Yanhe and Chen Ziyan have arrived."
Yu Qin and Ning Xiulian both looked towards the doorway.
The expressions on their faces were somewhat complicated.
Ning Xiulian was the first to compose herself, walked towards the door, nodded to them as a greeting, and then walked past them and left.
Before Yu Qin could hide her anger, a forced smile appeared on her face.
"Ziyan, Yanhe, please come in." Yu Qin stepped forward to welcome them, then sighed, "I'm so sorry, you had to see such a joke."
Chen Ziyan didn't respond to that, but smiled and said, "It's been a long time since I've seen you. I'm especially happy to see you come back with your work to compete in the Venice International Film Festival."
Yu Qin sighed, "I have indeed been away for too long."
"It's alright, we're all waiting for you," Chen Ziyan said with a smile. "Even though you've been gone for so long, who wouldn't pay attention to your return to acting? It's just that you filmed this movie so mysteriously, it came out like a bombshell, and no one had heard of it before."
Yu Qin waved her hand with a smile and said, "When I started filming, I didn't know if I could finish filming. Maybe I wouldn't be able to continue filming halfway through. So, it was kept very secret from the beginning. Everyone in the crew signed a confidentiality agreement and was not allowed to talk about it to outsiders."
"All film crews should learn from your crew's secrecy work; you've done an excellent job of keeping things under wraps," Chen Ziyan laughed.
She then shifted the topic to Lu Yanhe.
“Yan He directed his first film last month and tried to keep it a secret, but before filming even started, a lot of paparazzi caught wind of it and swarmed over.” Chen Ziyan shook her head with a smile.
Yu Qin glanced at Lu Yanhe with some surprise.
"Wow, you're so young to be a director?"
Yu Qin was unaware of this.
Chen Ziyan said, "Because we funded it ourselves, it was also an experiment."
Yu Qin was very surprised, "Did you pay for the production yourself?"
“Yes.” Chen Ziyan said with a smile, “It’s the same reason you just gave. Because it’s his first time directing, Yan He was nervous and worried that he would mess it up, so he simply decided to do it himself. If he messed it up, he wouldn’t let others down, which would reduce his own pressure a lot.”
Yu Qin asked, "How much did your movie cost?"
"There are still some winter scenes that haven't been filmed yet. The total production cost is estimated to be around 20 million yuan," Chen Ziyan said.
Yu Qin gave a thumbs up and said, "Then this is a big production. I spent 800,000 yuan to make 'Happy Time'."
"You paid for it out of your own pocket?" Chen Ziyan was very surprised.
Yu Qin nodded, "Not many people are willing to invest in my movies."
Lu Yanhe was very surprised.
He wouldn't even dare to dream of making a movie for 800,000 yuan.
Yu Qin seemed to see Lu Yanhe's doubts. She smiled and said, "I was the director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and editor of this film. Directors like us who are used to being poor can only learn all kinds of skills ourselves so that we can ask for fewer favors."
Lu Yanhe suddenly felt a little ashamed.
He said, "I will learn from you."
Yu Qin shook her head. "Don't follow my example. I have no other choice but to think of this way. Making movies isn't about having the smallest budget. No director with a small budget will be proud of it. Who doesn't want their movies to be of higher quality?"
Lu Yanhe nodded thoughtfully.
And that is indeed the case.
Yu Qin laughed again, "Maybe I'll need to ask you guys for investment for my next film, so don't turn me away then."
Chen Ziyan laughed and said, "How could that be?"
Yu Qin: "Then I'll take it seriously."
“Are you serious?” Chen Ziyan nodded. “I may not be able to get much, but supporting you is my right. There are very few directors in China who have always insisted on making art films like you. In fact, you could apply for the Directors Guild’s support fund.”
"Come on, I can't bring myself to rob young people," Yu Qin said. "If I really needed to make some money, it's not that I couldn't find it, but I'm too lazy to swallow my pride and ask for help. But when it really comes down to it, I'll swallow my pride whether I want to or not."
Lu Yanhe sensed the helplessness and magnanimity of an old director in Yu Qin's words.
In fact, director Yu Qin's films are indeed not box office hits.
None of the films she directed in the past have grossed more than a million dollars in theaters; it's simply impossible for them to recoup their costs through box office revenue alone.
Generally, one has to rely on other channels to gradually earn some income.
Yu Qin asked Lu Yanhe about the filming plans for the future.
Lu Yanhe gave a brief explanation.
Yu Qin immediately frowned.
"Why are they either sequels to TV series or commercial films?" Yu Qin looked at Chen Ziyan. "Why are you giving Yan He these meaningless roles?"
Chen Ziyan and Lu Yanhe were both taken aback.
Yu Qin waved her hand, "I'm a straightforward person, please don't mind me. If Yan He were just a third-rate actor, I wouldn't say such offensive things. What room for Yan He to perform in these plays?"
Chen Ziyan explained with a smile: "We consider all aspects when choosing a role. There are reasons why we accepted these two roles."
Yu Qin: "Alright, that's your consideration. But, is Yan He interested in acting in my later films? These days, basically no stars are willing to act in low-budget films like ours."
“Director Yu, you’re too kind. Even without a fee, many stars would be willing to come to international film festivals like yours,” Chen Ziyan said. “Yan He’s standards for acting don’t depend on the cost; he only looks at the script and the role.”
Yu Qin pursed her lips and said, "Then his acceptance of a film like 'Burning Fire' shows that he doesn't have a very good eye for scripts and roles."
Lu Yanhe was left speechless, both amused and exasperated by the barrage of criticism.
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After leaving Yu Qin, Chen Ziyan said to Lu Yanhe, "You don't need to take what Yu Qin said to heart. That's just her style. Besides, she has always looked down on commercial films and genre films. She has said things like these films are garbage on many occasions."
This isn't to say that such a director is a fanatic. Not every director who pursues cinematic art can objectively acknowledge the existence of other film genres. In the realm of creation, there's no absolute first place; mutual disdain is perfectly normal—it's simply a matter of acknowledging or not acknowledging it.
Lu Yanhe nodded and said, "I didn't take it to heart."
Chen Ziyan asked, "If Yu Qin really offers you a role later, will you go?"
Lu Yanhe smiled at Chen Ziyan and asked, "Didn't you already answer for me?"
Chen Ziyan: "Those were just polite words. I'm really curious, what would you choose?"
Lu Yanhe said, "Actually, it's just like you said. It depends on the script, the characters, and whether it moves me."
"But as you've seen, Yu Qin has quite a temper," Chen Ziyan said. "On set, she'll yell at people directly; she's very fierce."
Lu Yanhe said, "Hmm."
Even so, you're still willing to cooperate with her?
"That depends on how much I want to act in the script she gives me," Lu Yanhe said with a smile.
Chen Ziyan gave Lu Yanhe a thumbs up.
After meeting Yu Qin, they had no other plans for the day.
Chen Ziyan asked Lu Yanhe if there was anywhere he wanted to go.
Lu Yanhe said, "I saw someone recommend a place that is screening films that have competed in the Venice Film Festival over the years, and I want to go and see it."
Chen Ziyan said, "This isn't my cup of tea, so I won't go. You take Zou Dong or Wang Biao instead. I'm going back to the hotel."
"You're not going back to work again, are you?" Lu Yanhe asked in surprise.
Chen Ziyan: "Anyway, I'm just killing time."
When it comes to workaholics, Lu Yanhe thinks Chen Ziyan is much more capable than him.
Lu Yanhe said, "You're already in Venice, why are you still so concerned about work? Let's go see a movie."
Chen Ziyan said, "To be honest, I don't really like many art films. I know why many award-winning films are good, but I just can't watch them."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yanhe was both amused and exasperated.
“Someone like you who can truly immerse themselves in and genuinely enjoy watching shows that you are truly suited for this profession,” Chen Ziyan said. “Every time I see these films, I only have one thought in my mind: if the actors I bring were to act in them, how well could they perform, and what awards could they try to win?”
Lu Yanhe had no choice but to nod, "Alright, alright, then I won't try to persuade you anymore. Go back to work."
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Lu Yanhe asked Wang Biao and Zou Dong if they were interested, and if not, they didn't need to accompany him.
Zou Dong said directly, "I'll go with you to see it. Wang Biao can go and look around by himself."
Wang Biao immediately puffed out his chest, with a "who do you think you are?" expression, and said, "Brother Lu, I'm going too. I want to be immersed in art. I can't usually watch these movies on my own, but sitting in a movie theater is a different experience. When I was on break before, I even went to the theater near my house to watch an art film that was showing, called 'Under the Ice'."
Lu Yanhe was both amused and exasperated, saying, "If you don't like watching it, you don't have to force yourself like this."
“As your assistant, how can I have no taste in movies? It would be embarrassing to admit it.” Wang Biao was very self-aware as Lu Yanhe’s assistant. “Really, after I watched ‘Under the Ice’ that time, I even made a note of it when I got home.”
Zou Dong and Wang Biao both went, and Lu Yanhe followed the navigation on his phone to find the film museum where the screening was taking place.
There were quite a few people queuing up to buy tickets at the entrance.
"So many people?" Wang Biao looked at the long line in front of him in surprise.
Lu Yanhe said, "It's alright, I'll wait in line for a while."
There are quite a few Asians here.
Lu Yanhe had only been in line for a short while when someone recognized him and came over to greet him with delight.
"Are you Lu Yanhe?" The first person to recognize him must have been a foreigner. Although he spoke Chinese, his pronunciation was very "foreigner-like" and awkward.
"Hello." Lu Yanhe nodded with a smile.
"Wow, it really is you!" The other person exclaimed excitedly, pulling out their phone. "Can I take a picture with you?"
“Of course.” Lu Yanhe nodded.
When people usually want to take photos together, Lu Yanhe is often busy with his schedule. But since he was queuing up here anyway, he readily agreed to take photos with everyone.
This surprised many foreigners who didn't know who he was, and they curiously asked others who he was.
Yan He and his friends bought a package ticket—a ticket for two movies. They didn't know what movies would be shown, and there would be no prior notice; it was like opening a blind box. This was the first time Lu Yan He had experienced this kind of blind box movie-watching experience.
Upon entering the screening room, by sheer coincidence, Lu Yanhe ran into Ning Xiulian and Gu Zhao, who were also there to watch the movie.
"What a coincidence!" Ning Xiulian looked at him with some surprise. "I didn't expect to run into you here."
Lu Yanhe hadn't expected it to be such a coincidence.
"Teacher Ning."
"Don't call me 'teacher' anymore. I'm not a teacher." Ning Xiulian waved her hand. "You went to see Director Yu with Chen Ziyan just now. What did she say to you?"
“We just chatted casually,” Lu Yanhe said.
Ning Xiulian asked, "Didn't she complain about me to you guys?"
"No," Lu Yanhe shook his head. "I mainly complained about the roles I took on later."
Ning Xiulian curled her lips and said, "That's just how she is. She never cares what others think when she speaks. She just says what she thinks."
Lu Yanhe was at a loss for words.
Gu Zhao put his arm around Ning Xiulian's shoulder and said, "It was indeed our fault for not informing her beforehand."
"Why should we inform her in advance about our business?" Ning Xiulian said matter-of-factly. "No matter how much discussion there is, it's not about her. It has brought so much attention to the film. I don't understand why she has anything to get angry about."
Lu Yanhe remained silent, keeping his mouth shut.
There was only one voice in my mind constantly shouting: Don't talk to me, don't talk to me, I don't want to hear it.
Ning Xiulian instructed Lu Yanhe: "Try not to work with Yu Qin in the future. She is too stubborn. I really regret filming this drama with her."
Lu Yanhe smiled awkwardly.
To make matters worse, Ning Xiulian and Gu Zhao were sitting diagonally in front of him.
Not long into the movie, Ning Xiulian and Gu Zhao suddenly started kissing in the dark theater.
Others might not be able to see it clearly, but this scene happened right in front of Lu Yanhe, and the outline of their kiss was all too clear.
It was so clear that even Lu Yanhe couldn't ignore it.
Lu Yanhe had a gut feeling that although he had only just met the two women from "Happy Time," they were probably not easy to deal with.
(End of this chapter)
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