Chapter 29
After dinner, it was Ciheng who took the initiative to clean up the dishes. Wen Zhenni was bored sitting there, so she decided to go and help.
"Tomorrow is Saturday, aren't you going to a class reunion? Do you want me to accompany you?" Wen Zhenni casually mentioned this amid the sound of water washing the dishes.
Ci Heng lowered his head to clean up the food scraps, rolled up his sleeves, and glanced at her sideways, his eyes a little confused. "What class reunion?"
He is usually too busy with a lot of big and small things to do, so it is understandable that he didn't remember it for a while.
Wen Zhenni reminded him, "It was the high school reunion. I heard your conversation with Jiang Lin in the lounge that day."
Ciheng suddenly realized that this was the case.
He turned off the faucet, took out a tissue to dry his hands, and then threw the question back, "Do you want to go?"
Wen Zhenni asked him the same question, "Do you want me to go?"
Without waiting for his answer, she raised her head and blinked, "Classmates are expected to bring their families to the reunion, and I, as a family member, have never shown my face before. Although I can't make an official appearance, I can be your driver and take you home. What do you think, President Ci, would you consider it?"
Ci Heng suspected she had other motives for suddenly taking the initiative. "Are you serious?"
"It's only natural for a wife to take her husband home." Wen Zhenni leaned on the kitchen counter with both arms, her eyes serious. "If you ask me to go, I will definitely go."
Ci Heng didn't care. She was mainly worried that she would feel uncomfortable going there. "I'll ask Lin Nuo to clean up the scene beforehand."
"Don't bother, I'll just wear a hat.
Ciheng put the dishes into the dishwasher, and she helped press the start button. Then she took out a box of cherry tomatoes from the refrigerator and handed it directly to him.
"I want to eat this, help me wash it."
Her astonishingly bright eyes didn't blink, like a cat lying on its owner's lap asking for caress, only the tail wagging behind it.
"Wipe your saliva, it's about to fall out." Ci Heng pinched the corner of her mouth with his wet index finger, "Go wait on the sofa."
"Okay."
Wen Zhenni obediently went to sit in the living room. After a while, Ciheng came over with some washed fruits.
The washed cherry tomatoes are plump in shape, beautiful in color and taste good.
Ciheng didn't like to eat it, so Wen Zhenni picked up the biggest and reddest one and handed it to his mouth, insisting on feeding him, "Just one, trust me, it will definitely taste good."
The plate of tomatoes was quickly finished after Wen Zhenni distributed them. The couple then went to chat with Jinxiao about family matters for a while. As the night grew darker, they said good night and went back to their rooms to rest.
Wen Zhenni sat in front of the dressing table, blowing her long hair half dry and doing her skin care. The phone on the table lit up, and a WeChat message "dinged" and floated on the lock screen.
She reached out to unlock the phone. It was a voice message from her agent, Qin Qing. Qin Qing succinctly reminded her that her vacation was over, filming for her new drama was about to begin, and she needed to be at the studio tomorrow.
"What's wrong?"
Ciheng's deep voice sounded from behind him, and his tall figure loomed over him, his hair still wet.
Wen Zhenni put down her phone, turned around naturally, and took the dry towel from his hand.
She gestured for him to lean over, carefully wrapped her hair around his slightly damp hair, and began to wipe it for him. "Report to the studio tomorrow morning. I'm still a little uncomfortable with the sudden filming."
She didn't stop moving her hands, but her voice didn't sound that excited.
Ci Hengshun lowered his head to facilitate her movements. Hearing this, he raised his eyelids curiously, "Well, what do you mean?"
Wen Zhenni curled the corners of her lips, cupped his well-defined jaw with both hands, and forced him to look at her, "Because I can't see you, I'll miss you."
These words were like a dead leaf blown onto the surface of a lake, creating ripples in Ciheng's heart.
The dependence she showed, even if it was just a verbal habit, really pleased him.
Seeing that she couldn't reach him and her posture was a little awkward, Ciheng smiled softly, clasped her waist with his palms, and with a little force, lifted her up and gently placed her on the dressing table.
As he leaned forward, his knees naturally squeezed between hers. He stroked her back, his palms against the slightly undulating butterfly bones. "Don't forget, my classmates will come to pick me up tomorrow night."
Wen Zhenni held her face with both hands and kissed him on the lips: "I can't forget it."
As soon as the words fell, a hot kiss followed. His breath was clear and he sucked on her lips forcefully until her breathing became disordered. Then he pulled away and carried her to the bed.
The next morning, just as the sky was turning a pale blue, Ciheng left the house. He had a tennis and dinner date with an important partner, and would be out all day, staying out late.
Wen Zhenni had breakfast at home and then drove to the studio by herself.
It was an overcast day, with leaden-gray clouds pressing down on the river. A damp, cold mist enveloped the riverbank, and the air was thick with moisture, a heat so thick and sticky it made one drowsy.
Wen Zhenni was nestled in the large and comfortable single sofa in Qin Qing's office, her fingertips occasionally curling up the long hair that fell on her shoulders.
Her agent, Qin Qing, sat across from her with her arms folded, carefully explaining her schedule. "Besides the filming schedule and the jewelry brand endorsements, there's also the drama 'When You're Favoring' that you're starring in. The show just officially announced its release date, and we need your cooperation in promoting it."
Qin Qing pulled up the final trailer of the scheduled drama on her iPad and handed it to Wen Zhenni.
"You don't have many scenes, and your character is just a pretty background, with no room for further exploration. But your popularity is huge, and the costumes and makeup are very suitable for you, so the effect is quite good. As long as we put in enough marketing efforts, you will definitely break through the crowd and leave a bright impression on the audience. This level of face-to-face is cost-effective, and we won't lose out."
The male and female protagonists of this drama are old-school idols in the circle. They have been active on the screen for many years. They have good looks and figures, and a solid fan base, but their popularity is not so high that they will become a hit as soon as the show is broadcast.
Wen Zhenni asked, "How do you need my cooperation?"
Qin Qing: "I'm shooting a short video to help with the drama promotion. I'll be back the same day after shooting so I don't miss out on my work."
She was a special guest and didn't need to carry the show. But she has a huge fan base and is very popular, so inviting her to promote the show would be a big plus for the crew.
Of course, the period when there is no work is also beneficial to Wen Zhenni.
Qin Qing's arrangements for her were very clear and were executed without ambiguity. It was absolutely impossible to over-consume in unprofitable areas, as that would be too cheap.
Although Wen Zhenni had just started working with her, she trusted her very much and believed what she said.
Qin Qing had never taken care of such an easy-to-take artist, and subconsciously she treated her like a child.
After she finished watching the trailer, she smiled and asked what it was like.
Wen Zhenni blinked her beautiful eyes and held up five fingers with great satisfaction, "There's a five-second shot, and it's a close-up."
Qin Qing was amused by her expression. "The production team is not stupid to use you to attract traffic."
As they were talking, Orange, who had gone downstairs to buy coffee, came back. She gave the latte to Qin Qing and the iced American coffee to Wen Zhenni.
"Just in time for summer vacation, the popularity is definitely going to be high." Whenever a drama is aired, there is popularity. Chengzi said excitedly, "Sister Zhenni will attract a new wave of fans."
Wen Zhenni drank coffee, swiped the screen on her lap, and clicked on other materials casually.
“This is the only show you’ll be airing this year.”
Qin Qing returned to her desk and dealt with work emails while chatting with her, "It's unclear how the show will perform before the main film airs. I've read the script, and I don't think it will be very good."
This drama was filmed two years ago. The original work is an old Mary Sue novel, and the plot routine is already outdated.
Wen Zhenni knew what was going on, "Let's make up for it in other ways."
Qin Qing didn't pin her hopes on this drama in her plan. "It doesn't matter if it's not outstanding. People's minds are active, and we can market it from many angles."
Wen Zhenni's emotions remained stable. She smiled with satisfaction and did not forget to affirm her, "A new character is a new breakthrough. It allows the audience to get to know you in a new way, which is also quite good."
She was right. Wen Zhenni nodded in agreement, "I think so too."
"Are you not controlling your diet?"
After talking about work, Qin Qing suddenly changed the subject and looked at her measurements carefully.
"Cough..." Wen Zhenni was caught off guard and choked on a mouthful of coffee.
She glanced down at her belly, which seemed to be bulging out a little.
She had such a relaxing holiday, and Grandma Ci made her medicinal soup every few days. It would be strange if she didn't gain weight.
"I've been a little lax lately." She secretly sucked in her stomach, trying to make herself look less fat.
"The holiday is over, it's time to gather my thoughts and focus on filming."
Qin Qing stopped talking at that point and didn't continue, but she gave Chengzi some important instructions, asking her to monitor her diet at all times.
"OK."
Orange's voice was weak. After coming out of the office, the heart that was stuck in his throat finally relaxed.
"Sister Qin looks easy to talk to, but she's really scary when she gets serious."
"Don't worry, I won't eat you."
Wen Zhenni teased her, took a sip of coffee, stretched her limbs and nestled into the sofa in the lounge area.
Just as I closed my eyes and wanted to take a nap, Orange suddenly screamed.
She opened her eyes in response, and the phone was pressed under her eyelids.
"Sister, you've been bought into a blackmail campaign!"
"What's wrong?" Wen Zhenni glanced at the hot search terms.
#YuLanFeiFirstLoveFace
The top of the hot search is a nine-square grid posted by Yu Lanfei's studio. The woman in the photo is wearing a white long skirt, running under the blossoming trees and looking back, blowing up a pile of fallen petals.
Wen Zhenni clicked on each one to take a look.
The same white dress, the same falling cherry blossoms, and even the smile when she looked back while running, all gave a sense of déjà vu.
The shape and composition look familiar. When I think about it carefully, isn’t this the location photo of her MV from two years ago?
Scrolling down, it's not surprising at all. A popular marketing account released a press release comparing the two, deliberately using a method of dragging them down.
The pearls responded quickly and have taken control of the front row of comments, becoming popular.
"They copied and pasted it one by one and pretended it was original. It's really ugly."
Fortunately, the fans are supportive, otherwise Orange would have been furious. "These newcomers are so annoying. Instead of improving their professional skills, they just do the wrong thing."
"Calm down, we're not angry."
Wen Zhenni reached out and pinched her face. "It's not your first day in the entertainment industry. You're angry about everything. You can handle it."
Pull-down marketing is a common tactic in the entertainment industry and is nothing surprising.
Orange knew it, but felt uncomfortable.
"Sister, you don't know. Her company created a persona for her as a jeweler's daughter. Their marketing pitch is that she's a real rich girl venturing into the entertainment industry, and her looks and acting skills are far superior to those of popular celebrities."
This is what makes her most angry. "Everything is done by imitating you, and they even try to pull you down. Who wouldn't be angry when seeing this?"
"She's not the first, and she won't be the last."
Wen Zhenni took a sip of coffee slowly and asked her, "You've been with Sister Qin for a while. What did she tell you when you encountered something like this?"
Speaking of this, Chengzi's shoulders slumped. "Sister Qin said that giving these people a look is helping them get promoted and getting yourself into trouble."
Wen Zhenni nodded calmly, "Sister Qin is right. Your character isn't good enough, you need to practice more."
Orange stuck out his tongue awkwardly.
She scratched her face and changed the subject, "Sister, are you going home now? I'll take you home."
Wen Zhenni thought about it carefully. It was still early and she would be free at home, so she might as well go out and play.
Thinking of this, she sent a message to Xi Miao, asking her if she had time and whether she wanted to go out shopping.
Xi Miao replied quickly, asking her to go to Nan Guo Ji and have lunch with Mingxia at noon.
Wen Zhenni replied okay, picked up her bag, and called Chengzi, "Come on, I'll take you to eat and drink."
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The author has something to say: [Sahua] The time has finally come for something that everyone likes, and the issue of the female supporting role will be resolved.
I'm almost at chapter 50, and now I'm entering a high-energy plot where President Ci goes crazy. I'm so pale from writing that I'm screaming in place~ [smirk]
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