Chapter 28 Xiao Huai has really gone too far! ...
Seeing that the male supporting character was taking the initiative, all the resentment the system had harbored towards him vanished without a trace. It kept nagging in Chi Zhao's ear, "Wow, milk tea, drink!"
Wow, milk tea! Let's drink!
Wow, milk tea...
Chi Zhao: [Shut up, you're so noisy.]
Oh QAQ
As soon as the system was scolded, its two big green bean eyes immediately turned into sun-dried eggs.
She looked up and said, "No need, you can drink it yourself."
As expected, I was rejected.
A faint tooth mark appeared on her delicate lips from being bitten, and a forced smile appeared on her cool face. "Hmm... So, Director Yang, would you like some?"
He was in a terrible emotional state and asked casually.
Director Yang was completely bewildered, not knowing how things had turned out this way.
Mr. Chi simply didn't want to drink milk tea, and Little Canary looked like she was about to cry.
Is she usually this spoiled and arrogant?
She was just about to accept the milk tea out of consideration for Lin Huai, to avoid him crying, when before she could even speak, the cup of milk tea was taken back. He muttered to himself as if nothing had happened, "Director Yang doesn't like sweet drinks? Then forget it."
Director Yang: ?
I said zero words.
Forget it, I don't need your milk tea anyway. Humph, and you won't even give me one.
The cup of milk tea was held tightly in someone's hand, its refreshing coolness spreading throughout his body. He stood there without moving, so Chi Zhao took the initiative to say, "I'll go take another look ahead."
She seemed bored, so she went to watch other people filming.
Before the apocalypse, her family was just a middle-class family. They didn't allow her to be a fan of celebrities, and she had never seen any stars on screen.
I did see it twice after the apocalypse, but by then everyone's moral standards had collapsed drastically.
She even felt that her eyes had been mutilated when she saw celebrities performing in Category III films in public.
While Chi Zhao was away, Director Yang patted Lin Huai on the shoulder and said, "We're filming your dancing scene in a bit. Prepare well this time, as President Chi is staying for dinner tonight. Try to make a good impression on him."
Is she actually going to stay for dinner?
Lin Huai pursed his lips and nodded slightly.
The thought that she had seen her misbehave brought a blush to her fair and delicate cheeks, and she turned to leave.
Chi Zhao watched for a short while before the director called for preparations to begin. Bored, she pulled up a chair and sat down, and then she saw... Lin Huai appearing in a snow-white gauze dress.
?
No, wearing so little?
Is this a legitimate film crew?
System: [Hissing sounds, host! Xiao Huai is so beautiful!]
That alluring beauty, that graceful figure.
Indeed, as a supporting actor who has been constantly sexually harassed since entering the entertainment industry, he is certainly very good-looking.
Chi Zhao has been busy these past two days, and she even had someone investigate the male lead. To be honest, he does look a bit like the male supporting character, but he's nowhere near as stunning as the male supporting character in her eyes.
I wonder if the female lead's eyes are on the soles of her feet.
[Frog Fun, Little Huai is Dancing!]
Lin Huai was dancing gracefully in the center of the stage, his beautiful eyes… um? Was he winking at me?
The assistant director already knew about the change of female lead, so he deliberately didn't let Li Rou go on set for this scene. He explained to Chi Zhao briefly, "The male lead needs to find a fixed spot to act as the female lead and perform this scene."
So she was chosen out of nowhere.
Chi Zhao nodded slightly, watching Lin Huai's seductive eyes and swaying waist, and silently lowered her head.
I'm really not used to it. It's not like he used to say that rich people are annoying anymore.
Lin Huai wanted to make a good impression on Chi Zhao, so he performed the dance exactly as the dance teacher had taught him, and he did a great job.
When the director yelled "cut," he was in high spirits and quickly walked towards Chi Zhao, asking her what she thought.
"You're doing a great job jumping."
In reality, she barely glanced at it.
Hearing her say yes, Lin Huai felt a faint joy welling up inside him, selectively ignoring the fact that she hadn't even glanced at him twice.
The corners of his mouth unconsciously curved into a slight smile, and the corners of his eyes were slightly narrowed, a stark contrast to his usual aloof and handsome image.
They completely disregarded the fact that the other person kept their head down almost the entire time.
Director Yang knew it all; what woman doesn't love watching handsome men sing and dance!
"It's too sunny outside, Mr. Chi. Would you like to come inside and rest for a bit? I've had a private room booked at the Fuyue Grand Hotel tonight. We can have a good drink together then."
Chi Zhao nodded slightly.
Lin Huai nervously gripped the wide sleeves of his costume.
The man, dressed in white robes that trailed on the ground, stood with a back as straight as a bamboo shoot. Just standing there quietly was enough to captivate.
He hesitated before speaking, "Then... may I also toast President Chi tonight, as a way of thanking him?"
Director Yang's smile faltered. Hmm? Something's not right, not at all. Why are these two so distant?
Do we have to go through this thank-you thing with our own big spenders?
Or are they playing some kind of game?
Chi Zhao's face darkened immediately, and she angrily said to the system, "[99, look at him! He's ungrateful! I saved him, and he actually tried to force me to drink!]"
I couldn't possibly live a single day in this world without Yanzhou.
That male supporting character is so wicked!
99 hadn't quite grasped some of the subtle human facial expressions yet, and upon hearing this, looked completely bewildered. "Ah...is that so?"
But it felt that Xiao Huai clearly meant no harm.
However, the host was absolutely certain, "That's exactly it!"
So the system was easily brainwashed, standing on the same side as its host. Clutching its bee-like legs, it was a little angry. "That Xiao Huai really went too far! I'll scold him for you!"
...
You curse at him but he can't hear you, so it causes 0 damage.
Chi Zhao didn't say anything, ignored Lin Huai, nodded and turned to leave.
Lin Huai's handsome face froze, and Director Yang raised an eyebrow, realizing he had figured something out.
No wonder the sugar daddy's mom suddenly came to inspect; she must have had a fight with the little canary. But she was willing to give the canary a way out, which is why she came all the way over. Unexpectedly, the little canary was no good and couldn't appease her.
Director Yang was disappointed in Lin Huai. She had been working with him for a while and actually liked the actor very much. He didn't like using stunt doubles and was hardworking. Apart from being a bit cold and not very talkative, he actually had a good personality and had almost never lost his temper on set, nor had he made any extra demands.
She still hopes that those who can get close to wealthy patrons are all like this, so that it will be easier to cooperate with them.
Don't be the kind of person who fidgets all the time.
Director Yang patted Lin Huai on the shoulder with the air of someone who's been there, like an older sister, "Sometimes women just like men to lower their pride and coax them gently. But don't be too aloof, or you'll hurt their feelings."
Lin Huai was inexplicably bombarded with motivational platitudes, looking completely bewildered. After regaining his senses, he silently tightened his costume, thinking, "Damn it, don't even think about taking advantage of me. I won't lower myself to your level!"
The filming this afternoon was rushed out, and the director invited everyone to go to a restaurant for dinner. Not wanting to disturb Chi Zhao, he only sent her the address.
Chi Zhao went there in his own car.
The understated luxury cars were the last to enter the garage.
She strolled into the restaurant, only to be stopped by someone.
"President Chi."
The voice was clear and cold, yet carried a subtle, almost imperceptible gentleness.
I turned my head and there it was—the ungrateful little devil standing there.
angry.
I get a little angry when I see that ingrate.
Chi Zhao pursed his thin lips, watching the other person approach him. When they got very close, he took a half step back to create some distance.
Lin Huai is now absolutely certain that President Chi is a very polite, kind, loving, and principled person—a rare gem among the wealthy!
He felt incredibly guilty for his malicious speculation about others, and spoke in an even softer, more polite voice, "Director Yang asked me to come and take President Chi inside."
Chi Zhao nodded, his eyes fixed straight ahead, his face serious.
Lin Huai gestured for her to follow, and she quietly walked ahead of him.
He brought up the incident again, his voice filled with even more apology.
"I'm sorry for misunderstanding you. You must be very disappointed."
She saved him, but he misunderstood her, so she must have been very disappointed.
Upon hearing this, Chi Zhao merely glanced at the person beside him strangely, "I had no expectations of you, so why would I be disappointed?"
Lin Huai choked. Her words were blunt, letting him know that he was already disliked.
If he were slandered like that, he would probably feel disgusted too. It's not President Chi's fault, it's all his fault. How could he lump President Chi together with other women?
In terms of looks alone, President Chi is far superior to them.
The two remained silent the entire way. Chi Zhao was too lazy to talk to the male supporting character, and Lin Huai, being a quiet person, simply led the way obediently.
When she pushed open the door, no one in the private room had touched their chopsticks. As soon as they saw her, they all stood up and called out to President Chi, their voices deafening.
Chi Zhao smiled politely, "You don't need to be so reserved, please eat."
Director Yang courteously led the patron to the head seat, and then, for some reason, arranged for Lin Huai to sit next to her.
Chi Zhao's face turned black on the spot.
I can hardly call myself happy.
Director Yang noticed something was off. Why that expression? Had he not been appeased yet?
Sigh, Xiaolin isn't very good at it either; she's so bad at comforting people.
Young actors haven't experienced the harsh realities of society and can't let go of their pride. If you don't hurry up and appease such a good sponsor, you'll regret it when they leave.
She thought she was helping out by having Lin Huai pour wine for President Chi.
Lin Huai was also very attentive, pouring one glass after another, his eyes shining as if he were admiring the other person.
Only Chi Zhao was unhappy. "Did your father deliberately harm me? I'm not drinking anymore!"
She was somewhat annoyed when someone offered her another drink. She had just finished it and put down her glass when Lin Huai, oblivious to her tact, tried to pour her another. She lowered her voice and asked in a low, stern tone, "I haven't wronged you, what do you want?!"
They kept pouring drinks for each other; anyone who didn't know better would think they had some deep-seated grudge!
Lin Huai was taken aback, not understanding why she was angry, but he still felt a little guilty for making her angry again, so he asked softly, "Don't you rich people all like drinking culture? Don't you like drinking?"
Chi Zhao closed his eyes tightly. How could someone so stupid be a male supporting character? What was the damn author thinking?
"Could you please stop categorizing everyone into the same group every time?"
She was so angry she was speechless.
Lin Huai always talks about how rich people are like this and that, as if all rich people share the same personality and hobbies.
Are you crazy? Don't you use your brain? How did he manage to escape the unspoken rules time and time again?
Lin Huai belatedly realized that he had been incredibly stupid, so he quickly put down the red wine, his face full of apology, "I'm sorry, I was wrong, please don't be angry."
Chi Zhaoxin closed her eyes, feeling utterly hopeless; she was so angry she had no temper left.
I was so angry I laughed.
I can't be bothered with him at all.
The others, unaware that Chi Zhao didn't want to drink but still wanted to get closer, brought over their glasses to offer a toast. Lin Huai quickly intercepted them, his tone cold yet brooking no refusal, "President Chi has already drunk a lot today, let me drink for him."
The actor who was about to offer a toast was stunned. "You're drinking for President Chi? What's your relationship with him?"
But when she glanced at President Chi and saw that he hadn't refused and seemed to tacitly agree, she didn't dare to say anything, so she nodded awkwardly and clinked glasses with Lin Huai.
Chi Zhao didn't stop her, so why should she be the only one who had to drink so much!
So Lin Huai also drank a few drinks, and the two of them were frequently met with ambiguous glances from those around them.
Chi Zhao didn't see it; she lowered her head and secretly cursed Lin Huai in her heart.
At first, 99 also thought it was too much for Lin Huai to keep making the host drink alcohol, but now, he is drinking himself, so the host is stingy.
Chi Zhao saw through the system's perfunctory attitude and was instantly enraged. [99, don't forget whose system you are!]
99 shuddered and immediately perked up, launching into a tirade of abuse at the male supporting character as well.
Chi Zhao finally felt better.
Lin Huai rarely drinks outside, refusing whenever possible, fearing that drinking too much might lead to an accident. But today, with President Chi around, he always felt safe.
The man pursed his lips and secretly glanced at the quiet but highly noticeable woman beside him.
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Author's Note: Before finding out the male supporting character was Yanzhou, Zhaozhao thought: He's so evil! [Angry]
After finding out the male supporting character is Yan Zhou, Zhao Zhao exclaimed: "How could such a wicked person as your father be from my family?! [Angry] I'm so angry, but I still have to spoil him! [Angry]"
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