Chapter 47
Because of heavy rain in the coming days, the crew temporarily adjusted their schedule and relocated filming to a famous scenic spot over 200 kilometers away. So, at five in the morning, Chengzi and the others came to pick up Wen Zhenni.
It was still dark when they set out, and it was not until the afternoon when they were finishing work that Wen Zhenni remembered that she hadn't looked at her phone all day.
She asked Ciheng what he was doing.
A dialog box popped up with an image.
Wen Zhenni clicked it curiously, and her face suddenly became hot.
Why is this person suddenly giving out benefits? It's so embarrassing.
Wen Zhenni's ears flushed, and she magnified her two fingers. She looked again and again before she saw the red scratches all over her abdominal muscles. Anyone with a discerning eye could tell they were caused by fingernails.
Wen Zhenni hesitated for a moment, then asked cautiously, "You mean... I made these last night?"
Was she so fierce and aggressive last night?
Tzu-Heng: [It wasn't you, it was a mosquito that bit me. /smile]
“…” She had only touched him once, was it so serious?
Staring at the unbearable tragic scene in the photo, Wen Zhenni's ears felt hot.
Orange came over at some point and whispered in her ear, "Sister, I'm getting hot just looking at your abdominal muscles."
Wen Zhenni frightened her so much that her hands started shaking. She instinctively pressed the side button to turn off the screen. "You scared me to death."
"I called you several times." Cheng Zi said with a look of injustice, "I've already packed my things and am waiting for you to get in the car. If you don't leave now, you won't be able to get back before dark."
The scenic area is located in the mountains of the suburbs, some distance from our hotel. The crew prioritizes the actors' safety and sets a strict closing time, refusing to delay even a moment.
Wen Zhenni said goodbye to the staff and got into the car with Chengzi.
As she lowered her head to reply to the message, she thought of what her father had told her last night and casually asked, "What's Yu Lanfei been up to lately?"
"Of course it's to hype up her new drama. It's trending on 800 searches every day. Just today, she even invited many celebrities in the industry to help promote her."
After saying that, Chengzi felt something was wrong and looked at Wen Zhenni in confusion, "I have no connection with her, why do I suddenly care about her?"
Wen Zhenni's expression was calm. "I only found out last night that she's my second uncle's newly adopted daughter. He specifically asked me to take good care of her in the future."
"Huh?" Orange's eyes widened, his brain a bit overloaded. "Is this the plot of some melodramatic TV show?"
"It's not a TV show, it's something that really happened in my family."
Wen Zhenni became more serious. "In short, when you meet her in the future, be careful about your behavior."
Orange digested the news, which still seemed a little unreal to her, and suddenly remembered the gossip she had just heard.
"By the way, I heard a rumor that the actress who was originally scheduled to guest star tomorrow can't come. She said she was replaced."
Wen Zhenni sighed: "Being replaced is very common in this circle."
Some roles can even be replaced by others when the filming is halfway through.
The two of them lamented about the unspoken rules of the industry as if they were talking about the weather, and then passed over the matter in a nonchalant tone.
However, the next day, when Wen Zhenni saw the actress who replaced her role in the dressing room, she was quite shocked.
She still had that same chestnut-colored curly hair, and her narrow eyes stretched out to her temples beneath thin eyelids. She should have a face of elegance, but the smile in her eyes was utilitarian, creating a sense of disconnect that was too strong and somewhat uncomfortable.
Yu Lanfei was talking to her assistant. Although her voice was soft, her tone was full of impatience.
Her eyes fell on Wen Zhenni, and a familiar smile instantly appeared on her face. Her voice was sweet and crisp: "Sister Zhenni!"
She walked over and took Wen Zhenni's arm affectionately: "I've seen your sister several times at activities, but I didn't expect that she was really my sister."
She had seen her several times before, but the contrast between the smiling woman in front of her and the arrogant figure in her impression was so great that they were like two different people.
No matter whether the other person is sincere or not, or what they are thinking, you still have to save face when you meet them for the first time.
Wen Zhenni smiled faintly: "I didn't know you would come, and I didn't even prepare a gift for you. I will make up for it next time."
"No need, uncle has already sent it." Yu Lanfei waved his hand, rather flatteringly, "Sister, if you really want to send it, just take care of me on the set."
Wen Zhenni was a popular figure in the industry, and she could quickly bond with even the first-time co-stars. However, she felt an inexplicable sense of rejection towards this cousin she had just met.
She uncurled her arm slightly, "It's my duty to take care of you. If there's anything you're not used to, just tell me and I'll find a way to solve it."
After that, he casually asked, "Which character are you in this drama?"
Yu Lanfei told her a name. It was indeed the character who was suddenly replaced.
She also had a very surprised expression: "I heard that the actor who was scheduled to play the role suddenly cancelled his contract, and the crew thought I was suitable, so they called me in to save the situation. To be honest, I am still confused."
"Really?" Wen Zhenni didn't know whether to call her acting poor or exaggerated. She felt speechless and finally could only say politely, "Keep doing your best."
"I will, sister." Yu Lanfei responded obediently.
The two chatted casually for a few minutes until the makeup artist called Yu Lanfei to do her makeup. She responded and whispered in Wen Zhenni's ear, "Don't worry, sister. Dad told me in advance. I will keep your marriage a secret."
Wen Zhenni smiled at her and said, "Thank you."
I don’t know if I’m overthinking it, but I’ve been feeling uneasy and like this is a time bomb.
When Yu Lanfei entered the dressing room, Chengzi, who had been listening to the conversation, couldn't help but say, "She's a habitual offender who steals other people's resources everywhere, and she's pretending to be a scumbag. The bad things are all done by others, and she's clean and innocent, just like a scumbag."
The more Cheng Zi thought about it, the more upset she became. "Sister, it's not that I don't know my limits, it's that she's really overdoing it. Plus, her eyes look so shrewd, I feel like she's up to something bad."
I didn't expect Orange to feel this way too.
Wen Zhenni didn't understand Yu Lanfei, but she did understand her uncle. "My uncle doesn't understand the entertainment industry, so it's normal for him not to know about the unspoken rules. Plus, he's eager to make amends. He'll give Yu Lanfei anything he asks and believe anything he says, just because he's afraid he won't make up for it."
There are many resource-rich people in the circle, but people like Second Uncle who spend a lot of money to help Yu Lanfei snatch resources from others not only offend others but also easily face retaliation.
Rather than having to deal with the mess later, it is better to take preventive measures now.
After work in the evening, she must talk to her old father and ask him to persuade her second uncle.
Wen Zhenni withdrew her thoughts and reminded Chengzi: "You should also pay more attention. We must protect ourselves."
Orange nodded in agreement: "I'll definitely keep my eyes shiny."
Chengzi said that Yu Lanfei would cause trouble, and she turned out to be right.
As soon as she arrived on set, she scolded the makeup artist in the dressing room until she cried. The whole crew was waiting for her to finish her makeup, and she wasted the entire morning, and she didn't get to film her scenes at all.
The role she snatched was that of a capable and simple young lady, and the makeup artist wanted to straighten her hair, tie it into a low ponytail, and then apply a light and elegant makeup.
Yu Lanfei thought that he had a low forehead and that long, straight, black hair was not suitable for him, so he insisted on using his own hairstyle.
Moreover, in her scene, the other actors all had big eyes and double eyelids, which made her eyes look even less prominent, so she strongly requested to change her eyes and put on heavy makeup.
The time for makeup is limited, and her requirements do not match her personality. The makeup artist tried to persuade her with kind words, but was humiliated by her instead.
It was Qiu Sicheng who came on stage and asked her if she wanted to act. If she didn't, he would just pick someone else to take her place.
Yu Lanfei finally calmed down, put on makeup, changed into costumes, and went on stage obediently.
That was Qiu Sicheng’s first scene of the day.
I don’t know if it was because Qiu Sicheng had such a strong aura that he suppressed her, but she cooperated with the director throughout the whole process, no matter what he asked her to do.
During the break, she seemed to have amnesia, chatting and laughing with the director, taking photos with Wen Zhenni, sticking to Qiu Sicheng and calling him "Brother Cheng", begging him to explain the scene to her.
But once he got there, he resumed his behavior of ordering his assistant around.
In just one day, Orange witnessed the complexity of human beings just from herself.
"She has two faces, in front of people and behind their backs."
Orange held it in for a whole day and couldn't hold it in any longer after returning to the hotel.
After today's close encounter, Wen Zhenni had a preliminary understanding of Yu Lanfei. "She's not pretending at all. She just sees who she's dealing with and will get close to whoever benefits her."
Orange was enlightened by her: "Yes, when she was bullying the makeup artist, she didn't avoid anyone at all."
It was hot and humid in the scenic area, with mosquitoes and flies rampant. Wen Zhenni was bitten a lot and had to wear long pants while waiting in the waiting room.
When she returned to the room, she quickly removed her makeup, took a shower, changed into fresh shorts, and took a deep breath.
"It's really hot here. The filming progress has been delayed today. I don't know when we can finish and go back." Chengzi looked at the mosquito bites on Wen Zhenni's body, and his resentment towards Yu Lanfei increased.
Wen Zhenni took the loose short-sleeved shirt and just put it on when the doorbell suddenly rang.
Orange, who was looking for floral water, put down his work and said, "I'll go take a look."
She walked quickly to the door, looked through the peephole to confirm, and then unlocked it.
Standing outside was a thin girl with short hair and a pair of black-framed glasses on her nose.
Chengzi remembered her, the assistant who always followed Yu Lanfei around and served him tea and water.
Yu Lanfei had two assistants, one to chat with her and the other to run errands. The one in front of us was the hard worker, Xiaohong.
Xiaohong looked very embarrassed, her hands clasped together, "Sister Chengzi, our sister Feifei has booked a meal at the restaurant, and asked me to invite Teacher Wen to come along."
Chengzi wanted to refuse outright, but Wen Zhenni hadn't spoken yet, so he couldn't make his own decision and had to look at Wen Zhenni.
Wen Zhenni had already heard what Xiao Hongdai said, "Okay, send the location to Chengzi, I'll come after I change my clothes."
It was the first day the sisters met, and out of upbringing, it was not appropriate not to go.
The restaurant was not far away, just a few minutes' walk away, so she wore a short-sleeved shirt and shorts and walked over from the hotel with the people from the studio.
When they arrived at the hotel, Xiaohong came out to pick them up.
Xiaohong told me that the director and Qiu Sicheng had arrived, and Yu Lanfei was chatting with them in the private room.
Chengzi was extremely surprised. Yu Lanfei was truly not to be underestimated. It wasn't just about inviting the director, but even Qiu Sicheng showed her respect.
"Has your teacher Yu always been so...hospitable?" Orange asked her in a low voice.
Xiaohong seemed to be very innocent and answered all the questions: "Sister Feifei is very generous and always treats us when we are on the set."
"Her family is a jeweler, so she's not short of money. Filming is just a hobby for her."
He's not short of money, but his intention to scam people is clearly written on his face.
Based on the context, Chengzi inferred that Yu Lanfei was trustworthy and did not reveal her relationship with Wen Zhenni.
Seeing that Xiaohong had been scolded no less than ten times today, Chengzi felt that the child was young and had strong endurance.
She asked curiously, "Xiaohong, have you ever thought about quitting?"
Xiaohong was a little embarrassed: "Sister Feifei gave too much."
"..." Orange was convinced.
Okay, one is willing to fight and the other is willing to be beaten.
But Xiaohong was right. Yu Lanfei was indeed generous in treating the guests, and the dishes he ordered were all the restaurant's most famous signature dishes.
The one who eats the food is soft-hearted, and the one who takes the money is grateful. After the meal, she really won everyone's hearts, as if it was someone else who was acting like a big shot on the set today, not her.
This is the naked law of survival in the entertainment industry. You either reach the top through your own skill, letting your strength speak for itself. Or you must possess deep pockets, bolster your voice, and force others to abandon morality and side with you, hoping for even the slightest hint of truth to slip through your fingers.
Cheng Zi's worldview was shattered, and he couldn't help but complain to Wen Zhenni on WeChat:
"Sister, your identity as a jeweler's daughter is so useful. If you make it public, you'll be able to dominate the entertainment industry."
Wen Zhenni concluded: […My moral values are still too high.]
Orange: [Too high! ]
The dinner lasted for almost an hour. Wen Zhenni didn't say much and just kept eating. Her stomach felt heavy and even her breathing was a little difficult.
In addition, the room was a bit stuffy, and Wen Zhenni felt really uncomfortable.
Qiu Sicheng, who was standing next to her, looked up from his phone screen and noticed her fidgeting. He asked with concern, "Why don't you go out for some fresh air?"
Wen Zhenni was planning to go to the corridor to get some fresh air. After hearing what he said, she nodded and said, "Let's go to the bathroom."
She came out of the private room and went to the bathroom to wash her face.
After she woke up and felt a little more comfortable, she pushed the door open and was suddenly grabbed by an arm that stretched out from the side.
Wen Zhenni screamed in fright, but when the light reflected that handsome face, she covered her mouth with her hand, and her shock instantly turned into surprise, "Husband!"
She jumped up and threw herself into the man's arms. "How did you find this place?"
Ci Heng's chest ached from the collision, and her neck was nearly broken. She could only hug and carry her into the stairwell, "Qiu Sicheng told me that."
Wen Zhenni immediately understood. No wonder Qiu Sicheng asked her if she wanted to come out.
It's really a wonder, when did these two people become so close?
She was curious, but even more curious about why he came to this place, after all, it took a two-hour drive.
She blinked: "Isn't it grandma who asked you to come again?"
Ci Heng held her head and forced her to look up: "I came here specially to show you how ferocious the mosquitoes were last night."
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