Chapter 75 Acting out...a romantic scene...
Who else do you want to send it to?
"No..." Sheng Yi was speechless, the link on the screen mocking her pitiful face. The crucial point was, she couldn't undo it.
Who would send their boyfriend fanfiction about themselves and someone else in the middle of the night? It's just impossible!
Wen Shili didn't give her a chance to explain at all. He suddenly chuckled and nodded, "That's right."
The soft laughter, though faint, sent a chill down Sheng Yi's spine. She stared innocently at the screen, but Wen Shili's tone was even more innocent, "You bullied me, you should take responsibility for me."
Three parts helplessness, three parts heartbreak, and three parts loneliness; Sheng Yi's heart trembled involuntarily, feeling a little overwhelmed.
If the protagonist weren't her, she would have wondered what kind of woman was out of her mind to be so indifferent to a face and voice like that.
but--
When did she bully him? Can you please stop spreading rumors so late at night?!
Wen Shili raised his chin and pointed at her, "First page, third line."
Sheng Yi subconsciously followed his prompts and clicked on the link, but when she realized what she was doing, her finger suddenly stopped.
A glance, tinged with reproach and resentment, held a captivating charm. Those fervent followers who chanted "Young Master" had no idea just how vibrant this person seated on the throne truly was.
Wen Shili resisted the urge to reach out and touch it, and the corners of his lips suddenly turned up. "You didn't see it?"
Sheng Yi: "..."
Why would she watch something like that?!
His acting, so convincingly transitioning from scene to scene, explains why the judges were able to award him the prize so accurately. With such talent, he should be captivating audiences on the big screen, not wasting his potential on this.
Wen Shili, however, was still kindly offering her advice, "The writing is too poor, you might as well not read it." As he spoke, he gave her another deep look, "If you like it, we'll find someone to write one for us tomorrow."
Warmest regards: ...
How did the topic turn out like this?
"Brother Shili—"
Suddenly, a voice called out from outside the screen. Wen Shili turned his head slightly, probably talking to the person next to him. After a while, he turned his face back.
The small screen framed his exquisite and handsome features. His voice was soft and low, gently tracing a path through the darkness, "But there's some truth to that. You bullied me, so you should take responsibility for me, shouldn't you?"
While Sheng Yi was still in a daze, he had already quickly hung up the phone. "Sheng Yi, I can wait."
The screen went completely black. Sheng Yi sat on the bed for a long time, her blank face reflected in the mirror. At that moment, she couldn't even muster the mental energy to figure out who had bullied whom.
Is she his partner?
By the time she realized it, her fingers had already uncontrollably typed several familiar words.
Sheng Yi looked at the pop-up search page, which contained text, images, and videos—everything he needed… Perhaps he could save himself some money on writing materials.
Two things happened on the set in the last two days of July.
Firstly, the film crew next door is about to wrap up filming. Actually, this has little to do with Sheng Yi, but thinking that she won't have to run into certain people in the future, she still feels that they can have a small celebration.
Secondly, their filming wrap-up date may be delayed. The news isn't confirmed yet, but based on the current progress, the most optimistic estimate is that it will be delayed by about a week.
Fortunately, Lao Qian was still screening the work arrangements and had not yet made a final decision, so Sheng Yi quickly accepted the news after hearing about it.
However, the trip I promised someone might have to be postponed a little.
Originally, her movie and Wen Shili's movie wrapped up around the same time, and she was thinking of finding an opportunity to spend a few days together.
When she told him the news, Wen Shili was looking down, and Sheng Yi couldn't see his eyes, but could only judge his emotions from his voice.
“It’s okay, take care of yourself,” he said.
Sheng Yi felt that the phrase sounded vaguely familiar, and it wasn't until her mother called and gave her repeated instructions that she remembered where she had heard it before. Of course, she dared not tell him.
When Sheng Yi saw Zhang Li again, she found herself strangely devoid of surprise, her mind filled only with a faint sense of annoyance: Here we go again.
I heard today is their wrap party. If we can just wait these next couple of days, this person should disappear by now.
Perhaps influenced by netizens who constantly make jokes in the comments section, she even secretly tried to guess when Xu Jiayi would arrive.
Zhang Li's complexion looked quite normal; only when he moved around could one see that something was clearly wrong.
Sheng Yi glanced around; they were standing at an open intersection. She quietly unlocked her phone, and Zhang Li staggered over, his breath reeking of alcohol, which became even more pungent as he spoke.
He tilted his head, making no attempt to hide his intentions. "You still have a chance to consider." Under the influence of alcohol, he had completely shed his facade of modesty.
Sheng Yi had no intention of provoking the drunkard. "Thank you for your appreciation. I wish you a successful wrap-up."
Having persisted with this line of reasoning for so long, Zhang Li's not-so-clear mind vaguely realized that perhaps this time he was really going to fail.
He had intended to keep her around for a while, but unexpectedly, in just one month, he watched her rise higher and higher, step by step, reaching a position that even he had to reach out to. At this level, Director Zhang's leading lady seemed a bit inadequate.
He sighed, curled his lips into a smile, and tried to activate his muscle memory to strike a pose with the signature smile of his iconic character. Whenever he made that expression, many women would unconsciously mistake him for the character in the drama.
What's it called again? Character filter? It's not like it's not unusable if it can be used.
However, he was destined to miscalculate today. In Sheng Yi's eyes, he was just a drunken man spewing stench of alcohol and talking big, "Still so stubborn. You think you'll lose out if you sleep with me?"
If he were younger and more handsome, his appearance could at least be portrayed as dashing and unrestrained. Perhaps she hadn't seen many people lately while working on set, but such a confident person still gave her quite a shock. Of course, she couldn't say that directly.
Sheng Yi smiled and said, "I don't sleep with people who are already taken."
"Owned...who?" Zhang Li was slow to process what he was thinking, and it took him a moment to realize, "You mean Xu Jiayi?"
I neither agree nor disagree with their kind offer.
Zhang Li vehemently denied it, "She's just a piece of trash, how can she compare to you? She's not as good-looking as you, and her breasts aren't as big as yours..."
His lecherous eyes swept straight over her, and Sheng Yi stepped aside to avoid him, immediately stopping his increasingly outrageous words and actions, "Teacher Zhang, isn't it inappropriate to talk about your girlfriend like that?"
"Girlfriend? No way." Zhang Li thought he had a chance and became even more agitated in disclaiming any connection. "Don't worry, as long as you agree, I can cut ties with her right now."
"We can team up as a group, Ms. Sheng should understand. She's been pestering me, so I can't be rude to her."
She understands perfectly. A film crew can easily immerse themselves for months at a time. Actors are in an industry that requires a high level of emotional investment, and if management is even slightly lax, it's inevitable that a lot of messy things will happen.
Ironically, these instigators can look at people with an innocent expression, as if they are completely innocent.
Sheng Yi had no idea where these people's bottom line was. Seeing her silence, Zhang Li felt he had succeeded again and tentatively reached out to pull her up. Fortunately, Sheng Yi was always aware of his movements and dodged in time.
Zhang Li swayed, a hint of drunkenness creeping onto his face. "Just one night, just this last night with me, okay? Name your price."
"You don't need to worry about that tomboy. I'm tired of her. Even if she stood naked in front of me right now, I wouldn't blink. Put her next to you, anyone with eyes can tell which one to choose." He opened his bloodshot, drunken eyes, practically swearing an oath to the heavens.
Just as Sheng Yi had guessed, the woman he had described as being completely wrong arrived again upon hearing the commotion. Xu Jiayi, looking worried, supported Zhang Li's arm, while also casting a cold glance at Sheng Yi.
Sheng Yi suddenly felt weary and sad.
Once upon a time, women walked in from afar with their heads held high, surrounded by people, but in front of such a man, they easily abandoned their pride.
Is it really worth it?
A genuine investment of affection was casually labeled as a couple on set, and all the pain and resentment were reduced to nothing more than loneliness. The subsequent regret and disappointment are left for him to ponder alone.
How ridiculous.
Sheng Yi sent the recording to Lao Qian for processing, but she still couldn't calm down.
Is it inevitable that all film crews will inevitably be associated with these dark aspects, or is it that her limited perspective only allows her to see these things? Perhaps only those in higher positions would know the answer, she thought.
While chatting with Wen Shili, the topic naturally veered to this point, "Did you ever have those kinds of people in your previous team... um, you know..."
Thanks to his immense popularity, even when he ventures into other fields, he receives offers from top-tier behind-the-scenes teams, not to mention the actors on screen. Even in his first production, he was joined by veteran actors.
Of course, this was something Sheng Yi only discovered later when she tried to find out more. Thinking back to the beginning, when she confidently declared she loved watching his films, she hadn't even gotten the titles of the movies he starred in wrong. At the time, she had no idea they would have the opportunity to get together and talk about these perhaps insignificant little things.
"What is it?"
His quiet gaze remained as focused as ever. She liked being looked at by him.
Sheng Yi cleared her throat and asked anyway, "It's that kind of—chaotic male-female relationship."
Wen Shili's face suddenly darkened. "He's harassing you again?"
Sheng Yi knew that he had misunderstood. Although he had agreed to let her handle Zhang Li's matter, it was impossible that he hadn't left any trace in his heart.
She quickly shook her head and said no, "They've finished filming there. Isn't it said that many people develop feelings for each other while filming? I'm just curious if you've ever encountered anything like that."
Wen Shili let out a soft sigh, his expression still solemn. "My acting doesn't involve any romantic scenes." So there won't be any of the problems she mentioned.
He can't interfere in other people's business, but at the very least, he won't.
But if the object is her...
That's not quite true. You don't necessarily need a romantic storyline to get intimate, Sheng Yi thought, tapping her finger. For example, from what she'd heard before, it's normal for the male and female leads to hit it off, but there are also plenty of fathers and daughters, female leads and male supporting characters, and even male-male couples in dramas.
She also knew that these things were inexplicable. If the water is too clear, there will be no fish. Even the most strict organizers cannot guarantee that there will be no hidden corners of filth beneath a good finished product.
She had known for a long time that achievements were not correlated with character in this industry. But she still couldn't help feeling down.
Sheng Yi lowered her head and murmured unconsciously, "But it seems like all the roles I play are in idol dramas." This particular group is a little less down-to-earth.
Wen Shili seemed to have misunderstood something, and stared at her silently for a long time.
"Sweetie, I'll act with you when we get back."
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