Chapter 114: Inside and Outside the Play
When Lei Jun returned after discussing things with the manager, the first thing he saw was the premiere invitation in Ling Chen's hand.
Seeing him return, Lingchen looked at him with tired eyes and asked, "What exactly happened?"
Lei Jun was startled, his mind racing for a moment before he managed to force an apologetic smile: "I'm sorry, Leo. I received this and was planning to tell you, and I even put it in my bag, but I got busy and forgot about it..."
"You really aren't lying to me?" Ling Chen frowned.
"Why would I lie to you?" Lei Jun retorted, then added, "Although I don't like that you acted first and informed me later, you've already gone, so there's no point in me arguing about it anymore..."
"Besides, we've been negotiating with Lu Yiting lately, creating opportunities to make you and her subordinate Ah May a new perfect couple, so I don't need to hold you back on this issue, right?"
Of course, it's unnecessary for our own people, but if they're not our own people... hah.
That's what he was thinking, but on the surface, Lei Jun maintained a proper expression, showing concern while also teasing, "Besides, it's not like I don't know you're a bit interested in that person..."
"Brother Jun!" Although she had something in mind, she was a little embarrassed to have it said to his face, so she quickly interrupted him in the early morning to show that she understood.
"Alright, alright, this was my mistake. Here's what we'll do: tonight's commercial performance isn't very long. If you're ruthless enough to finish early and ignore the fans' attempts to keep you, you might still make it to the end..." This was another seemingly sincere remark from Lei Jun, who was quite adept at manipulating young people.
"I...I'll try my best." He's always been a doting fan, trying to stay as long as possible at every commercial performance, but now the girl on the other end is someone he likes...
In the early hours of the morning, I was really in a bit of a dilemma. I sighed and decided to let things take their course and try my best before I hurriedly went to prepare for my performance on stage.
Meanwhile, in the movie theater where Li Sishi was staying, the movie had already started playing.
"Wow, Yiwen is such a lucky fool!" On the screen, the female lead, Lili, kissed Yiwen, who was delivering takeout, in order to get rid of the male supporting character, Giant Bear, and then said that she wanted to go to the concert with him. Many young people in floral shirts in the audience immediately started whistling.
Surprisingly, after the two left, Lili took the initiative to reveal the truth about why she had sought refuge with him.
look
The way he smiled foolishly and said he didn't mind made some people laugh, thinking his luck had run out; others scolded him with disappointment, saying he didn't know how to seize the opportunity, and that since he rarely had a chance to date a pretty girl, he should definitely take the chance...
Fortunately, just as most viewers had hoped, Yiwen finally mustered the courage to ask Lili out, thus beginning the storyline involving the concert tickets.
Seeing the fans of the two superstars fighting each other in the ticket booth, filled with martial spirit, not only the first floor was filled with deafening laughter, but the second floor was also filled with laughter. Moreover, many reporters were pointing and whispering about the empty seat next to Zhou Shengyi. As well-informed gossips, they undoubtedly knew who this seat was reserved for.
"Oh no, tomorrow there will probably be another gossip magazine writing about how Leo and I are at odds." Shang Hanyou said this, but there wasn't a hint of worry in his tone.
"Are you still afraid of being written about this?" Li Sishi asked with a disbelieving smile.
I guess they've gotten used to being bombarded with nonsense, so they're not bothered by it anymore. As long as the nonsense isn't too outrageous, they just don't care: for example, rumors that they're at odds over something, or that they're avoiding each other because of their discord...
Of course, I can't help but try to manage rumors of a love-hate relationship—after all, I have to consider my own feelings!
If these rumors spread too much, what will happen if I can't find a girlfriend in the future?
Although he has to consider his career and therefore cannot date, Shang Hanyou is still thinking, "If there is an opportunity, that would be great; if not, I will wait patiently."
Especially now that there's a rare target to look forward to, and it's sitting right next to me...
After the farce at the concert ticket booth and the subsequent farcical and failed date between the male and female leads, the cowardly deliveryman, Wen, quietly climbed the telephone pole near Lili's room door amidst the audience's love-hate gaze.
"Although the male lead is a bit cowardly and caused the female lead to get hurt, he really loves her." Someone said.
"Tsk, this kind of man has no sense of responsibility at all. No wonder he can't win over the female lead!"
Immediately, someone objected.
Although the article about the delivery boy did bring them a lot of laughter, if it weren't for the movie, he wouldn't have had the chance to date a beautiful and rich young lady like Lili.
Of course, although the audience, regardless of age or gender, all knew perfectly well that the male and female leads were completely mismatched, many still couldn't help but feel a sense of annoyance and frustration when they actually heard Lili say that the two were not a good match.
Sleep.
Yes, the pairing of a delivery guy and a rich girl is undoubtedly a case of a toad dreaming of swan meat, but reality is already so tough, can't we at least imagine it in a movie?!
Seeing a few young men in floral shirts downstairs holding sugarcane and seemingly glancing towards the second floor, Li Sishi subconsciously shrank back—although it was her own idea, these young gangsters in Hong Kong were a strange creature, both powerful and vulnerable. They might not seem particularly sharp normally, but once they got carried away, they could commit some shocking crimes…
Noticing the strange behavior of the person next to him, Shang Hanyou opened a bottle of mineral water and handed it over, using the pretext of handing over the soda to grab Li Sishi's hand: "You've been looking for so long, have some water."
"Thank you." Knowing that he was actually trying to reassure her, Li Sishi took the bottled water, calmed her anxiety, and smiled at Shang Hanyou.
To others, the interaction between the two seemed like a simple, ordinary exchange of food between friends. But to Zhou Shengyi, who was keenly observing his old friend in order to "hold a grudge," it seemed as if he had discovered something.
Moreover, Zhou Shengyi had already spent some time focusing on Li Sishi before this plot point: the change in this character's personality was indeed likely to be criticized in the early stages, and he was worried that Li Sishi would feel uncomfortable because of it.
But unexpectedly, before he, the lead actor and unsung director, could even make a move, someone else had already preemptively tried to appease Li Sishi...
Although the scene was dim, his eyes were very sharp—he could see clearly that Shang Hanyou not only interrupted his attempt to comfort the girl, but also shamelessly held the girl's hand while handing her water. Even in the dim environment, the smug smile on his face could not be hidden!
No wonder...
He could never get this guy to attend his movie premieres before, but this time he actually called to ask when he would send him the premiere invitation. It seems like he had ulterior motives.
This is outrageous! You bastard, you value women more than your friends!
"What are you saying?" The noise in the room was chaotic, and Zhou Shengyi's mutterings were too soft. Li Sishi, thinking that he was going to say something to her, curiously came over to ask.
"No, I just thought Hanyou was quite thoughtful, even taking care of you to drink water." Even though he was inwardly complaining that it was rare for Shang Hanyou to have such a good old friend, Zhou Shengyi still felt he needed to support him.
After all, Lee Sze-sze, this legendary Miss Hong Kong, is indeed truly beautiful and hasn't had any particularly outrageous negative news. It's understandable that her longtime friends, who have collaborated with her many times, would fall for her.
It doesn't seem like anything that would surprise anyone.
If he were truly engrossed in his career and had no time or interest in anything else, he might still be tempted by such beauty.
Of course, nowadays it's all about "not coveting a friend's wife"...
And the plot of the movie at this time
It was also the arena battle that was gradually heading towards its end.
The criticisms of Lili for being materialistic and materialistic have decreased significantly by this point: because in the previous episodes, Lili, who had bluntly stated that the two were not a good match, still couldn't help but show sadness and a desire to help when she stood up for Yiwen the next day and was beaten and insulted by the male supporting character.
This reversed many viewers' negative feelings towards her, and arguments began to emerge such as "Lili didn't have it easy either" and "It's normal for a girl to want to marry into a good family and live a good life."
Later, Lili started dating Kyokushin-ryu senior brother, who had returned from studying abroad, in line with her desire to marry into a good family and live a good life—although she didn't know that her senior brother was lying to her.
As for the delivery boy who risked his life to save Lili from the male supporting character, the giant bear, he arrived at the final duel stage amidst the laughter and support of the audience.
If he wins this duel, he can prove that he is the masked hero who saved Lili that day.
After the bizarre and hilarious first two fights, in the last fight, Yiwen, who had only been learning ancient martial arts for a few months, was definitely no match for his senior brother who had been practicing since childhood. So he relied entirely on defensive moves to stall for time, making the fight extremely difficult.
Fortunately, amidst the anticipation both on and off screen, the deliveryman, Yiwen, ultimately triumphed over his senior brother and won Lili's reward kiss thanks to his relentless pursuit of love.
I thought the finale would just be a scene of the male and female leads embracing and laughing, but I didn't expect there to be more plot after the end credits song - and it was actually another superstar himself who made a cameo appearance in the previous concert fan war!
Even before Leo appeared on screen, fans were already screaming with joy upon hearing his voice: "Ah! Leo really is there!"
In this post-credits scene, Lily's decision to choose the delivery boy over the superstar, and her final choice to work hard with her delivery boyfriend to build a future together, perfectly and completely completes the dramatic turn of events in the female protagonist's character.
In particular, the stark contrast between the preceding "reality" and the ending "dream" highlights the complexity of the female protagonist's character, making this a particularly refreshing and interesting concept for many viewers.
The female lead leaves a deep impression – a soulless, pretty face will only leave people with a lasting impression, while a well-developed character and a complete storyline will leave a lasting and unforgettable impression.
Watching the silhouettes of the male and female protagonists laughing and joking on the screen, Ling Chen, who had already left the movie long ago, only rushed to the second-floor stairwell at this moment in real life.
He couldn't resist the fans' enthusiastic urging to stay longer during the performance, and then hurriedly changed his clothes and drove over without even removing his makeup. In the end, he missed the show because of traffic...
The large bucket of popcorn he had used to conceal his entrance seemed to have lost its purpose at this moment. He was now like "Lingchen" in a play, silently watching Li Sishi and Shang Hanyou laugh and joke like the male and female protagonists in a play from a secluded corner.
The popcorn I stuffed into my mouth by the handful seemed to have lost its tempting sweetness and crunchiness. Instead, it tasted like expired dog food biscuits, with a slightly bitter and unpalatable flavor...
In the early morning, feeling wronged and sad, I stuffed popcorn into my mouth to fill my stomach. Just as I was choking, a bottle of mineral water that had obviously been partially drunk from suddenly appeared in front of me: "Hey, do you want some water?"
That sound...
Just like fans can immediately recognize who the voice belongs to, Ling Chen, who was huddled in the corner, looked up blankly and sure enough, he saw Li Sishi smiling at him.
Shang Hanyou, who had been asked to stay behind and help Zhou Shengyi deal with the reporters and others, also took a moment to glance at the corner.
Through the gaps in the wall, the two looked like overly kind-hearted people who had encountered a poor stray cat caught in the rain. Moreover, Li Sishi had given Ling Chen her empty water bottle—Shang Hanyou immediately felt like a big dog that had been threatened in his family position, and alarm bells went off in his mind.
In the current situation, it's meaningless to investigate whether it's about who came first or how deep the feelings are...
The real key question is who will survive to the end.
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