After finishing his cigarette, Hu Shih's mood calmed down considerably.
Hu Shi kept telling himself that Pei Zhi was a stranger and that it was most important to do his current job well.
Hu Shih emerged from the emergency exit and said, "Come on, I'm back to my old self, we can take pictures now."
What are you filming?
Upon seeing the newcomer, Hu Shi's expression changed slightly, and he spoke in a fawning tone: "President Xie, what brings you here?"
Xie Cinian said in a cold tone, "I heard you were filming an advertisement here, so I came to visit the set."
Hu Shi looked at Pei Zhi, who was wearing a suit jacket, while Xie Cinian was only wearing a white shirt.
It's obvious whose jacket it is; no further explanation is needed.
Hu Shi fawned, "Oh, Mr. Xie, you're so busy, yet you still come to visit the set? It's an honor to have you here."
Xie Cinian's assistant handed him a stack of documents, which contained information about Hu Shih endorsing this jewelry.
After quickly glancing through it, Xie Ci Nian asked, "Why didn't you tell me you needed a model?"
Hu Shi felt bitter, "There's no need for you to trouble yourself, it's just a small matter."
Xie Cinian looked at Pei Zhi: "So, you let her take the photos?"
"This...that..."
The agent, Brother Wang, tried to step forward and say a few words for his artist.
"We can't blame Hu Shi. We couldn't find a suitable person for the time being. Besides, Pei Zhi was willing herself, and we didn't force her."
Xie Cinian glanced at his agent indifferently, ignoring him.
Xie Cinian tossed down the documents: "Fine, you wanted to film it, right? Go ahead and film it. I'll see what you can come up with."
The bodyguards surrounding the director dispersed, and the director looked at Hu Shi and asked what to do.
Hu Shi could only look at Pei Zhi, completely unable to move.
Pei Zhi took off her coat. "Didn't he say he wanted to take pictures? Then let's take some and show them to him."
Pei Zhi casually tossed her coat onto a nearby rack, then got up and walked toward Hu Shi.
Hu Shih retreated repeatedly, almost wanting to kneel down before Pei Zhi.
The director asked cautiously, "Shall we begin filming?"
Hu Shih suddenly clutched his head. “No, my head is suddenly throbbing. I think I’m having a headache. I can’t film today.”
The agent smoothly picked up on Hu Shi's line, "What's wrong? Haven't you been getting enough rest lately?"
"Maybe so. Let's find some time in a few days to film this ad."
The director chimed in, "Okay, okay, let's do it another day."
Pei Zhi, however, was dissatisfied: "Why change the date?"
"Hu Shi, are you sure you really have a headache?"
Hu Shi was about to say something when Pei Zhi interrupted him, saying, "You know, I don't like being lied to."
Hu Shi was truly at his wits' end. Why was Xie Ci Nian trying to outmaneuver Pei Zhi?
Pei Zhi looked at Xie Cinian and said, "Xie Cinian, we are working. You should leave first."
"The location where you filmed was rented from my property."
Pei Zhi retorted, "You said it yourself, we've already paid the rent for the place we rented. Your presence here is delaying the filming progress."
“I’ll pay the penalty for breach of contract. Today, I’m going to stay here and watch you film.”
Xie Cinian and Pei Zhi stared at each other, neither willing to back down.
Pei Zhi knew that with Xie Ci Nian here, neither Hu Shi nor the director dared to make any moves.
Even if filming starts, it's always bumpy and inefficient.
"Xie Cinian, you're still as annoying as ever."
"Arrogant and haughty, divorcing you was the best decision I ever made."
Pei Zhi was annoyed, and her words were barbed.
Xie Ci Nian had already heard some of those harsh words ten years ago.
Unexpectedly, ten years later, Pei Zhi still felt somewhat sad when she spoke of Xie Ci Nian.
Inside the studio, everyone held their breath, afraid of getting into trouble.
Hu Shi could only sigh, "Truly worthy of Pei Zhi."
Only Pei Zhi would dare to say such a thing to Xie Cinian.
"If that's the case, why did you marry me?"
Xie Cinian: "Or is it that you didn't know what kind of person I was before we got married?"
Pei Zhi: "I'm marrying you, of course, because you have power and influence."
Pei Zhi shrugged. "I originally thought I could put up with it for the sake of money and power."
"Unfortunately, I overestimated my patience."
"So, I cheated on you and gave you two green hats. You haven't forgotten that, have you?"
By saying this in front of everyone, Pei Zhi was undoubtedly putting Xie Cinian's face on the ground.
Hu Shih quickly lowered his head, wanting to see if there was a gap so he could squeeze in right away.
Otherwise, if Xie Ci Nian gets angry and embarrassed, it will only be these little Karami who get hurt.
Brother Wang's body trembled uncontrollably. "Although I've heard you mention Pei Zhi's heroic deeds before."
"But I've always thought there was an element of you exaggerating in that."
Brother Wang said in a low voice, "I want to apologize for my previous thoughts."
Not to mention the staff shooting the advertisement, even the bodyguards Xie Cinian brought wished they could go deaf immediately.
"Pei Zhi, are you sure you want to anger me?"
Xie Cinian stood up. "I can't do anything to you, but do you think I have no other means?"
"Your methods?"
Pei Zhi scoffed, "I'm all alone, what am I afraid of? The only one you can control is Hu Shi. Are you trying to blacklist him?"
Pei Zhi scoffed, "That's right. You only have these tricks up your sleeve. You threaten me with the people around me, and you're helpless against me. You're hoping to make me give in with these low-level tactics, right?"
Hu Shi, who had been inexplicably caught in the trap, wanted to say something, but ultimately kept quiet.
Well, he knew it would turn out this way, so there's nothing to complain about.
There was no way around it; over the years, he had enjoyed a lot of preferential treatment thanks to his relationship with Pei Zhi.
If Pei Zhi gets caught up in it, it's... karma.
Xie Ci Nian closed his eyes, his heart pounding with anger at Pei Zhi.
Xie Ci Nian has always considered himself to be an emotionally stable person.
There's really no one else but Pei Zhi who could cause him such emotional turmoil.
Xie Ci Nian took a deep breath and calmed down. "Don't film today's advertisement. I'll find someone else to replace you."
Xie Cinian compromised, saying, "Then, I'll apologize to you, and we'll pretend nothing happened today, okay?"
Xie Cinian believed that with this step, he had retreated to the ends of the earth.
Pei Zhi said such hurtful things, and he was still willing to compromise and apologize; this was already his biggest concession.
Pei Zhi shook her head: "No."
"Xie Ci Nian, first of all, you need to understand one principle."
“We have no relationship now, so it’s none of your business whether I shoot this commercial or not.”
"Secondly, even if we are still husband and wife, you cannot decide whether I should shoot an advertisement with my back exposed. My body is my own, and I have the right to make my own decisions."
"And you have no right to interfere with my decisions, do you understand?"
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