Yi Mu unbuttoned his shirt, and the water stains soaked his clothes, making him feel very uncomfortable.
He clicked his tongue in annoyance: "You might as well have dealt with him sooner, and none of this would have happened."
He has obsessive-compulsive disorder about cleanliness. Even though the bathroom is very clean, he always feels uncomfortable if water gets on his clothes.
Xi Junyan knew his habits and told him to come with him.
At banquets like these, unexpected situations often arise, so there are dedicated changing rooms for guests in case of emergencies.
Yi Mu changed out of his shirt. Although it wasn't as nice as the suit Xi Junyan had prepared for him, it was better than nothing.
Nishi Junyan led Yi Mu to meet an important person.
Most of China's first-generation film directors have retired, and those currently active at major film festivals are second- and third-generation directors.
The supporting actress has quite a lot of influence, having invited Li Shan, currently one of the most experienced directors.
This director's reputation is well-known to anyone with even a slight understanding of the film and television industry.
The original owner had always admired Li Shan and dreamed of working with director Li Shan.
Now this wish can be fulfilled. Nishi Junyan introduced Yi Mu to Li Shan under the guise of friendship.
Xi Junyan's reputation in wealthy circles is comparable to Li Shanxiang's; even renowned directors have to give him face.
Although Yi Mu is not a very famous person, his books have won two minor awards. In addition, he has a mild personality and does not like to compromise, so he has a good reputation in the circle.
Li Shan happens to be preparing to shoot an award-winning niche film in the second half of the year, a subject he had conceived years ago.
Seeing that Yi Mu had a clever look on his face, he waved to Xi Junyan and pulled Yi Mu aside to talk.
The female supporting character seized the opportunity to come up and clinked her wine glass with Nishi Junyan's.
Following his gentle gaze, Yi Mu smiled, his face looking exceptionally handsome under the light.
The female supporting character was momentarily at a loss for who to envy.
"Bai Lian is back. What are your plans for settling Yi Mu in?"
Xi Junyan's smile vanished instantly, feeling deeply that she was meddling: "What did I tell you? Stay away from Yi Mu. I'll handle his affairs. Don't worry about it."
The female supporting character twitched her lips. How come she never noticed how petty he was before? It was just a question.
Emu's conversation was brought from his present life; he showed no fear when talking to a renowned director.
When discussing the director's desire to turn his youthful sentiments into a film, he appropriately shared his own reflections from his own age, offering just the right amount of flattery without any deliberate attempt to fawn.
Everyone likes someone who can talk. Li Shan laughed heartily after being coaxed by Yi Mu, then turned and patted Xi Junyan's arm, giving him a meaningful smile: "Your friend is not bad."
Xi Junyan smiled slightly: "Let's organize a dinner party sometime. Director Lin, would you do me the honor?"
"Haha, definitely, definitely."
After exchanging a few pleasantries with Lin Shan, Yi Mu disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Xi Junyan looked around and found Yi Mu and Bai Zhan standing together.
The two stood very close. On Yi Mu's face was a fascination that Xi Junyan found deeply unfamiliar. The suppressed emotion and repressed expression on Yi Mu's face dealt a heavy blow to Xi Junyan.
How could he forget that Yi Mu was the one who liked Bai Lian the most? He was even unafraid of his own status and was willing to offend himself for her sake.
They had known each other since childhood, and when they met again as adults, Yi Mu protected Bai Lian like nothing else.
After two years apart, Bai Lian's image in his heart must have been elevated once again.
A surge of jealousy and hatred was rising wildly in Xi Junyan's chest.
He stared at the unusually glaring hand that Bai Lian had placed on Yi Mu's shoulder, and felt an urge to chop off Bai Lian's hand.
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