Chapter 246 The Movie King (Seventeen)
Lu Lingjun smiled, took Gu Yanjing's empty hand, and put another bag of mooncakes into Gu Yanjing's hand.
It's his favorite snow skin mooncake.
The onlookers, including celebrities, thought: "Damn, I'm even hungrier now. I really want to curse the ancestors of these four people."
Gu Yanjing, holding the mooncake, no longer cared about the chicken cutlet, and took a bite of the mooncake: "Not bad."
"Really? Let me try it." Lu Lingjun was unwilling to give up. Remembering the tea ceremony taught online, he leaned over and took a bite of the remaining half of Gu Yanjing's mooncake, and even licked Gu Yanjing's fingertip in a very lewd way.
Gu Yan was stunned for a moment, looking at her empty fingertips, and then at the man beside her who was eating mooncakes with his cheeks puffed out, looking very cute. A dampness crept up her fingertips.
He got goosebumps all over his arms.
Netizens were also stuffed with **.
Damn.
The man's tea-scented manner was incredibly seductive; he even puffed out his cheeks and widened his eyes, making them practically drool.
Damn, Suzaku is so lucky to have such a human being as his Daoist partner.
However, it turns out that Gu Yanjing was not someone who could understand tea ceremony, especially when it came to Lu Lingjun.
No matter what Lu Lingjun did, he always felt that Lu Lingjun had ulterior motives.
They're either after his heart or his body.
"Are you sick? Who are you staring at with those big eyes?" Gu Yanjing slapped Lu Lingjun on the forehead with a loud thud, making Lu Lingjun's head turn red.
What's wrong with Lu Lingjun lately? He has hands and feet, yet he still likes to eat what's in his bowl. Is he crazy?
She even glared at him. She's asking for it; she actually dared to glare at him again.
Lu Lingjun: ....I'm not my ass, I'm fucking seducing you, seducing you.
"Hehehe, sorry, I disturbed you, Your Majesty, please continue, continue hehehe..." Nan Wan'er almost choked to death on a mouthful of cola, buried her head in Tuntian's arms, and laughed like a fool.
That straight man, no matter who he's with, Gu Yanjing has a knack for bringing bad luck to them.
Netizens were quite surprised by the commotion and were discussing what had happened.
After all, hitting someone without warning seems unreasonable and not everyone can accept it. Some people think it's just playful fighting between lovers, while others think it's domestic violence.
But seeing the people around Gu Yanjing laughing again, they couldn't guess what was going on, especially considering the sound coming from the other side.
The comments section suddenly became chaotic, and the director got a little anxious, immediately switching the camera to someone else.
The person who finally got to show their face almost cried with emotion. Although they were brought in to change the subject, at least they got some screen time.
The camera didn't focus on Gu Yanjing's area again until the live stream ended, but the others didn't seem to care.
The movie ended around 10 p.m., and Director Zhuang led them in an interview with reporters. After dawdling for quite a while, they finally finished their task for the day.
Gu Yanjing yawned, swallowed the last sip of milk tea, rubbed his stomach, and still wasn't full.
Although there are monsters in this world, there isn't much spiritual energy. Gu Yanjing's daily energy expenditure isn't replenished, so he feels very uncomfortable. When he feels uncomfortable, he wants to eat. During this press conference, he ate a whole pound of sunflower seeds, which made the group of artists sitting behind him extremely envious.
"Director Zhuang said there's a gathering tonight, wanna go?" Lu Lingjun went to the vending machine outside the screening room, bought a can of hot coconut milk, and opened it for Gu Yanjing.
It looks exactly like how he would open a bottle cap for his girlfriend.
Although his wife could easily crush the jar.
"Is there food to eat?" Gu Yanjing asked casually, taking a sip of milk.
"Yes." Lu Lingjun nodded.
"Then let's go. It's a fool not to take advantage of a good deal."
Anyway, it's a free meal.
“Okay, I’ll go tell Director Zhuang and ask him to arrange a car and a seat.” Lu Lingjun nodded.
It looks like tonight's gathering is no small affair.
Gu Yanjing downed the coconut milk in one gulp and casually tossed the can into the trash can. The car was already waiting outside. Lu Lingjun came over to call him, and he and Director Zhuang were in the same car; they would go together.
Nan Wan'er and Tun Tian also went, but they drove themselves.
When they arrived at the location, Gu Yanjing got out of the car and saw that there were indeed a lot of people there; it seemed that they had invited everyone from the press conference.
Thinking of this, Gu Yan quietly called out to Director Zhuang in front of her: "Director, could you arrange a more discreet spot for me?"
Director Zhuang nodded with a smile: "Don't worry, I'll definitely arrange a low-key and quiet place for Brother Gu."
Then, Gu Yanjing sat down at the head table.
Damn.
That was too hasty.
Lu Lingjun smiled and placed a piece of meat on his plate: "Have some meat."
Their seats were very conspicuous, and actors or staff from other tables kept coming over to toast them; more often than not, they drank from table to table.
There's no way around it; that's just how lowly you are in this industry. If you want to get ahead, you have to give up everything you have.
Not long after, two people arrived, a man and a woman.
It's rare that they're familiar with each other; He Zigui, who was previously kicked out of the crew, is not a very familiar face to the woman.
However, Gu Yanjing recognized this person.
The main antagonist in the entire story, a devoted second female lead who sacrificed everything for the male lead, only to be constantly tormented. Finally, unable to bear it any longer, she tried to kill the female lead, but was instead defeated by the female lead and the male lead working together.
This is really awkward.
However, in this life, He Zigui was forced into a corner by Gu Yan and had no choice but to contact Bai Xi.
Bai Xi is the eldest daughter of the Bai family and a genius that the Bai family has only once in a thousand years. She has the highest authority in the Bai family and no one can stop her from doing whatever she wants.
"Hello everyone, I'm here today to introduce my son, Zigui." Bai Xi held a glass of wine, her arm linked with He Zigui's. She looked petite and dependent, yet her strength was irresistible.
Director Zhuang had also heard of this Miss Bai, who was known in the industry for her love of playing around. She claimed to be in love with someone, but none of her relationships lasted.
However, he never expected that Bai Xi's true love this time would be He Zigui.
What did she see in He Zigui? She thought he was a pretty boy.
I must say, her face is quite pale now, deathly pale, it looks like she's endured a lot of special treatment.
"Miss Bai is too kind. Zigui is also a promising junior we have high hopes for, hahaha." Director Zhuang stood up, raised his glass, clinked glasses with the two of them, and this time downed it in one gulp.
Others may not drink, but Bai Xi's drink is not to be refused.
"I heard that Director Zhuang has a script and has already cast quite a few people, but the second male lead hasn't been decided yet, is that right?" Bai Xi smiled, her attitude was still quite gentle, but her eyes lit up when she glanced at Gu Yanjing and Lu Lingjun, the only two people still sitting at the table.
It's beautiful. I want to take it home and keep it as a collectible so I can play with it slowly.
She's even prettier than He Zigui.
Thinking of this, Bai Xi slowly let go of He Zigui's hand.
He Zigui didn't take it to heart; instead, he breathed a sigh of relief, and his tense body relaxed a bit.
"Oh, the second male lead? Actually, it's already been decided. It's a new actor, but I was afraid that if I released the news rashly, the new actor would be smeared, so I kept the news quiet."
Director Zhuang glanced at He Zigui, not particularly fond of him. Although he was still smiling, he subtly refused.
Even if the second male lead position is still vacant now, and a newcomer is to be cast in the future, I absolutely cannot agree to Bai Xi's request.
He Zigui used to seem like a good guy, but lately he seems to have become obsessed with something, making such a mess on variety shows, and now he's even been taken care of by someone.
Director Zhuang hates people with connections the most, even if Gu Yanjing is blocking the way, he still hates them.
However, to Director Zhuang's surprise, Bai Xi didn't get angry when she heard the refusal. Instead, she smiled calmly and nodded at Director Zhuang.
"Then I'll have to trouble Director Zhuang. It seems that Zigui and Director Zhuang are not destined to work together."
"Next time, next time there's a good opportunity and a good role, I'll definitely give it to Zigui." Director Zhuang was a little surprised, but remembering Bai Xi's attitude towards the pretty boy before, he didn't take it to heart.
Perhaps this is just a game with He Zigui.
As for opportunities and roles, maybe they'll always be the right fit.
He Zigui was also dumbfounded. Something's not right. This attitude is not right.
Moreover, the role of the second male lead in his previous life was indeed his own; Director Zhuang said that no one was more suitable than him.
But why didn't they want him this time? Was it because his acting was bad, or because they disliked him for being a kept man?
Ha, if he doesn't get kept, he'll have a better chance to access resources and become famous.
"Okay, then I'll trouble you, Director Zhuang. But Director Zhuang, is this a newcomer in the industry? I feel like I've never seen her before." Bai Xi waved her hand and said with a smile that she didn't mind, but then changed the subject and focused on Gu Yanjing and Lu Lingjun.
Lu Lingjun was peeling shrimp for Gu Yanjing, and Gu Yanjing ate the whole plate of shrimp.
At today's gathering, almost everyone is drinking, and no one is eating.
"Ah, this isn't a newcomer. This is Gu Yanjing, a veteran in the industry for over a decade. The one peeling shrimp for Brother Gu is his husband, President Lu Lingjun." Director Zhuang glanced at Bai Xi, then at Gu Yanjing and Lu Lingjun.
hehe.
Is she so foolish as to have fallen for these two?
They're really courting death, aren't they afraid of whether they can handle these two?
"Brother Gu, have you finished eating? This is Miss Bai. Do you have some time to meet her?"
Director Zhuang silently gave Bai Xi, who wanted to cut in line, a thumbs up in his heart, and then cautiously asked Gu Yanjing.
He needs to confront Gu Yanjing now; he can't let Bai Xi see Gu Yanjing for who he truly is.
Otherwise, this woman would think Gu Yanjing was some gigolo like He Zigui.
However, he did not expect that Bai Xi would misunderstand his words and instead laugh.
"Oh, is this Mr. Lu's little pet?" Bai Xi looked at Gu Yanjing with obvious greed in her eyes, seemingly oblivious to the danger.
If she can't have Lu Lingjun, can't she at least have a small-time entertainer?
He Zigui's face turned pale, and he looked at Bai Xi in disbelief.
This woman, didn't she say she liked him the most? How come she turned around and fell for Gu Yanjing?
Small pets.
Ha, does this woman think that everyone who comes to her and gets her is a pet or a plaything?
"A little pet? Miss Bai, don't talk nonsense, or I'll get a beating again today." Lu Lingjun put the shrimp meat into Gu Yanjing's bowl, watched the young lady lower her head and eat it, and then broke the perfectly intact pork knuckle on the table.
Great, it's still hot, just the right temperature to eat.
"Here, try this. If it's delicious, I'll learn how to make it for you later."
Gu Yanjing then looked up at Lu Lingjun, her voice icy: "Are you trying to poison me?"
You're a man with poison; you need to recognize your own identity.
"How could Your Majesty think of me like that? I just want to take good care of Your Majesty and make Your Majesty happy." Lu Lingjun thought about the tea ceremony classes online.
Hmm, I've heard that talking like that can soften your boyfriend's heart.
"Green tea bitch?" Gu Yanjing paused in his eating, looked at Lu Lingjun, and slowly uttered the three words, looking very puzzled.
It's still a question.
Hahaha, damn it.
Nan Wan'er laughed without hesitation.
“Mr. Lu, your little pet isn’t very obedient. How about I take it back and train it for you?” Bai Xi walked to Gu Yanjing’s side and put her hand on his shoulder.
Her snow-white hands were adorned with bright red nail polish, making her look both powerful and alluring.
However, a crimson flame instantly enveloped Gu Yanjing, and in an instant, the entire banquet hall became scorching hot.
The flame appeared so suddenly that Bai Xi didn't notice it at first and was scalded on the hand. She screamed in pain and took a few steps back.
"Ouch, that hurts."
He Zigui stepped forward and helped Bai Xi up.
"How dare you touch me, the Emperor?" Gu Yanjing put down his chopsticks and absorbed the Vermilion Bird Fire into his body, but the remaining temperature did not drop at all.
"You..." Bai Xi covered her hand in pain, tears welling up in her eyes.
Director Zhuang was so surprised that he didn't dare to speak.
The banquet hall fell silent instantly.
Many people know that Gu Yanjing is the Vermilion Bird. Legend has it that the Vermilion Bird is the only one in time. If it dies, it is equivalent to the extinction of the entire race. If it were kept in a zoo now, it would be treated as a first-class protected animal.
However, they remained cautiously optimistic about the true extent of Suzaku's power.
Alright, after seeing it today, there's no need to wait and see, just kneel down directly, no need to go through any procedures.
"Your Majesty, you've eaten enough, let's go back." Lu Lingjun stood up, took Gu Yanjing's hand, and smiled.
Gu Yan nodded in surprise, stood up and casually picked up the suit jacket from the chair.
Lu Lingjun did not leave alongside Gu Yanjing; he lagged behind.
Qing smiled gently, but her eyes were icy cold: "If you don't want these eyes anymore, I can take them out for you."
Lu Lingjun was also a ruler.
His Majesty Lingjun of the Phoenix Clan.
However, very few people call him that.
Everyone assumed that he stayed in the Vermilion Bird Palace every day because he coveted the throne.
It wasn't until later, when the two became Daoist partners, that they finally understood.
It turns out that Emperor Lingjun wasn't after the throne in the Vermilion Bird Palace; he was after the empress's position.
And they actually succeeded in getting it.
They act like it's so easy. They've coveted His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor's position for so long, why haven't they succeeded?
Bai Xi was so frightened that she took a step back, her whole body felt ice-cold, but her hands were burning with pain.
After watching the two people walk away, he forcefully pushed away He Zigui, who was supporting him, and limped away.
They've lost both face and substance.
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