"Then why didn't you even call me?" Shu Wangyue snorted. And yet I've been thinking about you all this time.
"I've been busy until now and only just managed to take a break." Song Qi rubbed his head.
Shu Wangyue glanced behind her.
Where are you now? It's so windy.
"Oh, our scene today is going to be all stormy, and then you know what happens," Shu Wangyue sighed. "I got bullied today."
Song Qi was silent for a few seconds: "Are you sure you didn't say it backwards?"
Shu Wangyue instantly became agitated: "Am I the kind of person who bullies others?"
"Oh, I still remember the time you pinched my wrist until it was swollen." Song Qi glanced at the time, got up and went to find her pajamas.
"Who knew your skin was so delicate? I just wanted to scratch you..." Shu Wangyue's voice trailed off.
"So, how were you bullied?"
Shu Wangyue gritted her teeth, her voice rising again: "I'm so angry! That second female lead in our crew is such a hypocrite! I clearly didn't even run into her today, but she looked at me and cried. I'm so mad! And she'll tell others that I didn't bully her. If she's so capable, she shouldn't put on that wronged expression when she says it!"
"Can't we just kick her out of the crew?" Song Qi went to the bathroom to run the water.
"I'd like to, but wouldn't that confirm that I'm abusing my power?"
Song Qi thought for a few seconds: "Why can't you bully others just because you have power? Haven't you always done this?"
"I didn't!" Shu Wangyue stared, "Is that how you see me?"
Song Qi stirred the water in the bathroom: "Where are you filming?"
"Actually, she's quite close to you," Shu Wangyue said, her voice tinged with suppressed excitement. "Do you want to come over and help me beat her up?"
"You don't even want to bully others anymore, yet you still want me to beat her up." Song Qi raised an eyebrow, turned on speakerphone, soaked in the bathtub, and comfortably hummed in agreement.
There was a few seconds of silence on Shu Wangyue's end: "What are you doing?"
"Take a bath." Song Qi leaned against the bathtub.
Shu Wangyue blinked, coughed twice, and touched her face: "Oh."
I'll visit you when I have time.
“Okay.” Shu Wangyue’s eyes lit up.
"So what's in it for me?" Song Qi asked with his eyes closed.
"What do you want in return?" Shu Wangyue took a deep breath. "I can warm your bed."
Song Qi was silent for a few seconds: "Then there's no need."
Shu Wangyue seemed somewhat disappointed.
"You should stay away from that woman for now. I'm hanging up."
"Hmm." Shu Wangyue responded, hung up the phone, glanced at the person not far away, and gave a soft hum.
Song Qi soaked for half an hour before getting out. He had to admit that the hot spring pools of the last world were much more comfortable.
After leaving the bathroom, Song Qi glanced at the filming schedule and chose to visit Shu Wangyue four days later, since she wouldn't be filming any scenes during those days.
Song Qi then took out the materials that Li Zi had prepared for her. Given her lack of interest in the entertainment industry, Li Zi had compiled comprehensive information on the cast and crew.
She flipped through the pages and glanced at the male lead. He was a young, handsome actor who had become quite popular in recent years. He had good acting skills and won a Best Supporting Actor award last year.
He glanced at the others again and managed to memorize their names.
During filming, Song Qi maintained the same habit as in the previous film, staying by the director's side and watching.
Jiang Yu always felt that there was a leader next to him who had a stronger presence than him, especially when Song Qi was not speaking.
"I finally understand why Director Wang said you felt a lot of pressure sitting next to him." After finishing a scene, Jiang Yu looked at Song Qi beside him.
"ah?"
"I always feel like you want to kick me out of the director's seat."
Song Qi blinked: "I didn't."
“I know,” Jiang Yu said with a sigh. “If you’re interested in directing, I can take you along.”
"No need." Song Qi shook his head and lowered his voice, "Director Jiang, my temper is even more volatile than Director Wang's. I'm afraid I'll make him cry."
Jiang Yu smiled.
"What are you saying?" Zhao Xue, who plays the female lead, walked over, carrying one or two cups of milk tea, and handed one of them to Song Qi.
Song Qi was somewhat surprised: "Thank you, Sister Zhao."
"You're welcome." Zhao Xue waved her hand, casually dragged out a chair, and sat down next to Song Qi.
“Why don’t I have any?” Jiang Yu said, somewhat displeased.
Zhao Xue gave Jiang Yu a look: "Everyone has one, so how can I show my special connection to Nanyin?"
"Sister Zhao, is there anything I can help you with?"
"Oh, yes, it's my sister's birthday today. She really likes you. I just... could you please video chat with her and wish her a happy birthday? She's only five years old this year." Zhao Xue looked at Song Qi. "She's seen all your shows. Out of eleven people, she only remembers you."
“Sure,” Song Qi nodded.
"I love you so much." Zhao Xue took out her phone and handed it to Song Qi. "My sister's name is Tuantuan."
A little girl sat upright on the screen, looking very serious. When she saw Song Qi, her eyes lit up, and her sweet, childlike voice exclaimed, "Sister Lu! Are you really Sister Lu?!"
"Yes, it's me, Tuantuan, happy birthday."
"Ah, Sister Lu, I like you so much! I can even sing your songs!" Tuantuan jumped up, and the serious little girl from before instantly disappeared.
Zhao Xue glanced at the screen and covered her face.
Song Qi and Tuantuan chatted for a while, while Zhao Xue sat to the side and sighed, "Every time she chats with me, she wants to hang up after thirty seconds."
"Hahaha." Jiang Yu sat to the side and laughed unkindly.
Zhao Xue glanced at Jiang Yu and said, "Director Jiang, I turned down Director Xue's movie for your TV series, and you still laugh at me."
Jiang Yu was still smiling.
Song Qi said goodbye to Tuan Tuan and returned the phone to Zhao Xue.
"Your sister is very cute."
“Not cute at all, just a little devil.” Zhao Xue shook her head and patted Song Qi on the shoulder. “Let’s add each other on WeChat.”
"Okay." Song Qi nodded.
Although Zhao Xue is only 26 years old, she is already considered a veteran actress, having been in the industry for 20 years.
You can also call me sister.
"Sister Zhao."
"To be honest, this title sounds a bit old-fashioned. You can just call me 'sister'."
"Okay, sis."
"Stop chatting and get ready for the second round." Jiang Yu patted Zhao Xue on the shoulder.
Zhao Xue nodded. Although she usually seems a bit carefree and easygoing, she is very strict with herself when it comes to acting.
Song Qi has learned a lot from her recently.
On the morning of the fourth day, Song Qi asked Shu Wangyue's assistant for her location, drove there himself, and ordered some food for the crew along the way.
When we arrived at the filming location of Shu Wangyue, we heard some chaotic noises inside.
Shu Wangyue's assistant, Taozi, ran out to greet Song Qi, her expression also unpleasant.
"What happened? Why is it so loud?" Song Qi frowned.
"Wangyue and Anqiong are arguing again." Taozi sighed. "Anqiong spilled the milk tea herself and insisted that Wangyue did it on purpose. Wangyue has been holding back for a long time, and she finally snapped today."
"Then what?"
"Then the other party mocked Sister Wangyue, saying that she was not good enough for President Huo, the kind of person who is all bark and no bite." Taozi wasn't afraid of Song Qi, and looked around. "To be honest, Sister Wangyue's level is really not high. When she encounters that kind of scheming bitch, she is suppressed without any power to fight back."
Song Qi raised an eyebrow and followed Taozi inside. There she saw Shu Wangyue pointing at someone and scolding them. The person being scolded had their head down and was already crying.
From every angle, it's clear that Shu Wangyue is abusing her power.
“Host, judging from this plot, if we don’t deal with it, it will become a black mark on Shu Wangyue’s future downfall,” System NZ reminded. “Actually, I suggest you don’t interfere, but… since you’re already here, you probably can’t help it.”
After saying that, System NZ sighed.
"Hmm." Song Qi walked over, and the people next to him were a little surprised to see Song Qi coming over.
"What's wrong?"
Shu Wangyue turned her head to look at Song Qi. She had been holding back, but when she saw Song Qi, she couldn't help but cry out in grievance: "I clearly didn't touch her. She fell down on her own. I didn't push her! She did it on purpose."
Song Qi walked over and patted Shu Wangyue. He could tell that Shu Wangyue was so angry that she was incoherent. Shu Wangyue then leaned on Song Qi's shoulder.
"Excuse me, who are you?" Song Qi glanced at An Qiong.
Those around her were stunned for a moment, and An Qiong's expression also stiffened.
Peach immediately and kindly reminded her, "Anqiong."
It was an obvious humiliation.
"Oh." Song Qi nodded, glancing at An Qiong. "I haven't heard much about it."
An Qiong looked up at Song Qi with a somewhat shocked expression, and the people around her were also surprised.
"Miss An, could you tell me what happened?"
An Qiong had the face of a victim. She smiled at Song Qi, but her smile was somewhat desolate: "It was because I was walking carelessly."
"Miss An, could you please stop with that innocent, naive look?" Song Qi twitched the corner of his mouth.
An Qiong looked at Song Qi.
“I know Shu Wangyue quite well. If she wanted to bully you, she would just pour milk tea on your head and wouldn’t deny it.” Song Qi looked at An Qiong. “Because she doesn’t need to play any tricks.”
The people around them exchanged glances.
“Like before, when she wanted to bully me, she would just block me at the stairwell, regardless of people coming and going. It’s only been a few months, and I don’t think her intelligence has reached the point where she can bully people in such a sneaky way,” Song Qi said.
Shu Wangyue: ? ? ?
She looked up at Song Qi, her expression somewhat resentful.
Someone nearby couldn't help but laugh.
An Qiong was at a loss for words; Song Qi was simply too unpredictable.
"That's why I said it was my fault."
"Then just say it directly, why are you crying? It's like someone bullied you." Song Qi looked at An Qiong. "Let me tell you, my acting skills are pretty good too."
Anqiong: ? ? ?
The next second, Song Qi put on a wronged expression, blinked, and her eyes reddened: "My sister really didn't hit you."
Onlookers: It's got that vibe.
"It really was your own carelessness." Song Qi sniffed.
Peach covered her mouth.
“Miss An, do you need me to continue?” Song Qi wiped away her tears. “I know it wasn’t easy for you to get the second female lead role, and you probably wanted to use Shu Wangyue to get on the trending topics and become a pitiful little thing being bullied by someone with a powerful background.”
An Qiong bit her lip and stared at Song Qi.
Song Qi raised his hand and pinched An Qiong's chin, his expression cold: "I don't think you really want to know what it feels like to be bullied by us."
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