Chapter 64 Want to try some? ...
"Sister, 'Fireworks in the Human World' is going to be released too."
When Sheng Yi received the news, she even thought Jingjing was joking with her. But putting that aside, her assistant wasn't one to joke around, and just looking at her furrowed brows, she knew she was really in trouble.
Sheng Yi watched as her fingers swiped incessantly across the tablet, her brows furrowing deeper with each swipe. She wished she could just lie down and shut down the device for a complete restart.
The few films I had cameo roles in last year all seemed to have been planned in advance, suddenly all coming together at once. Even if it was pre-arranged, it couldn't be this coincidental.
At first, they tried to contact the production team, but the results were all similar: the production team couldn't unilaterally decide the review and scheduling.
Her roles vary in size, and while not every project requires offline promotion, social obligations dictate that she should still participate if she can spare the time. Besides, she's just a rising actress; if she were to actually go on promotional trips with the production crew, it would be her gaining exposure by associating with the show.
Among them, her role in "Fireworks in the Human World" was relatively the most significant, and she played a key character in the early stages. That's why the director contacted her immediately.
What else can we do? We have to cooperate fully.
Time seemed to have suddenly accelerated. Some of the original tasks that could be postponed had already been postponed, and those that couldn't be postponed had to be tackled head-on.
The press conference for "Fireworks in the Human World" was arranged by director Deng Feng with Sheng Yi in advance.
Actually, after filming this movie, everyone kept in touch intermittently. Now that the release date has been set at the last minute, although it's a bit rushed, on the day of the press conference, except for the male lead who couldn't get leave from the crew, almost all the other main actors were present.
The production team itself didn't have a large investment, so the press conference venue was simply set up. Everyone was around the same age, and the filming itself was completed in a friendly and playful atmosphere. The entire press conference had a relaxed and warm feel, like old friends meeting again, and there was hardly any need for the host to cue the flow of the event.
After the event, the director treated everyone to dinner. When they arrived, Sheng Yi discovered that screenwriter Zhang Meng and theme song singer Wei Zhuang were also present.
"Is that Teacher Wei? Why is she here too?" Li Zitong, who shared a room with Sheng Yi during the filming, whispered.
The large group of people who were squeezing in suddenly stopped at the doorway, as if they had gotten stuck.
The theme song hasn't been released yet, and related promotions haven't started. Some people are speculating. Screenwriter Zhang Meng got up and broke the awkward silence with a smile, "Teacher Wei, I don't need to introduce you, do I?"
"Of course, of course."
"Hello, Teacher Wei."
"Oh my god, pinch me right now!"
"By the way, can I take a photo with you?"
They were all inexperienced kids, and after chatting happily all the way, they became lively again after a brief moment of shyness, taking advantage of their large group.
Amidst the chorus of greetings, Sheng Yi stepped forward and chatted briefly with Wei Zhuang. The time spent together was neither too long nor too short, and the polite conversation was as if it were their first meeting.
"How could it be Teacher Wei! Oh my god, Director, you're just kidding us!"
During filming, after Deng Feng's repeated and forceful brainwashing, everyone truly internalized the phrase "limited budget." Who knew they could get such a big name for the theme song?
"Waaaaah, you kept this from us so long! He's my childhood crush!"
"It's no exaggeration to say that I grew up listening to Teacher Wei's songs. How exactly did the director manage to persuade him to come out of retirement?"
Wei Zhuang doesn't usually take on many projects, such as creating theme songs for movies and TV dramas. Sheng Yi later checked the publicly available information and concluded that he hadn't taken on any such projects at all.
"Our crew is pretty good, shouldn't we all pack our bags and get ready to level up?"
"Isn't Teacher Wei close to someone? Do you think there's a possibility...?"
"Haha, anything can happen in dreams. By the way, should we add Teacher Wei to the group chat?"
"Does anyone have his WeChat? Give it a try."
Sheng Yi greeted Wei Zhuang before she even had a chance to check her constantly vibrating phone. Several screens of chat had already filled the private group chat, and when she saw a certain sentence, her heart skipped a beat. The conversation had already fast-forwarded to the point where Zhang Meng was being asked to add Wei Zhuang to the group.
Perhaps because Wei Zhuang didn't seem like a very sociable person, the director never added him to the group chat. Besides, after several rounds of evolution, the large group split into countless smaller groups.
The group they are currently in excludes screenwriter Zhang Meng and director Deng Feng.
Sheng Yi was genuinely afraid of being blamed, so she secretly watched the screen for a while before finding an opportunity to offer a couple of lukewarm responses.
Halfway through the meal, director Deng Feng chuckled and said, "Later, I'll have to trouble everyone to shoot a few sets of footage together."
"Ah... Director!" A wail erupted from the table.
Looking at the group of people causing trouble, Deng Feng gritted his teeth and cut himself again. "Add whatever you want to eat, but fill your stomach first."
Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter.
Sheng Yi washed her hands, touched up her lipstick in front of the mirror, tidied up the few stray strands of hair, checked herself to make sure she looked good on camera, and then packed her things and left.
The restroom was just a short walk from the private room. Sheng Yi stopped and was about to push the door open when the door to the next room suddenly opened.
Before she could think about it, she felt her hand being grabbed when she arrived at the next room, wondering if there was someone in the room or not.
It should have been a surprise, but what came before the surprise was a feeling of "I knew it."
The room was dark, the outside light completely blocked out. Sheng Yi stood in the darkness, a strange intuition strongly telling her who was standing before her.
With a soft sound, light suddenly flooded into my vision.
Sheng Yi subconsciously closed her eyes for a moment, then opened them again, and a person wearing a black hoodie came into view. He had a baseball cap on his head, and he was looking down at her against the light.
Sheng Yi pursed his lips, not bothering to ask who had tipped him off. In short, if he wanted to, he had plenty of ways to deal with this minor celebrity.
The gentle light cast shadows, and she could clearly see her reflection in his eyes. Under the light, everything was laid bare.
Sheng Yi glanced away, seemingly unconcerned. Wen Shili's lips curled into a smile. "What, don't you recognize me?"
It is refreshing and languid, with a touch of nonchalant banter.
What's going on? We just talked on WeChat yesterday. Sheng Yi glanced at him quickly, then looked away just as fast. Just standing there, he was an absolutely undeniable presence.
But to be honest, after they got together, it seems like they didn't see each other much.
He was already busy after the New Year, and then he flew abroad. Although recently… Sheng Yi silently counted on her fingers: the first day was a dinner with her roommates, the second day was last-minute overtime work, the third day…
Well, when she said "another day," she really hadn't expected this situation.
The last time we were face to face like this was probably more than half a month ago?
Thinking of this, Sheng Yi's puffed-up cheeks deflated instantly. She leaned forward and said with a flattering smile, "What nonsense are you talking about? The very famous Teacher Wen, who wouldn't know him?" As she spoke, she took his hand.
Wen Shili let her do as she pleased, his face revealing no emotion, only his deep eyes fixed on her, unwavering.
Sheng Yi tilted his head back, his voice growing even softer. His eyes were brimming with tears, his smile charming, and his subconscious avoidance of the eye seemed as if he had simply misjudged the situation.
fraud.
Wen Shili lowered his eyelashes, suppressing the gloom in his eyes.
"Oh, I didn't mean to either, but I'm busy making money." Seeing him like this, Sheng Yi started to find a way to save face again.
But when it comes to being busy, he should be even busier.
Thinking of this, her confident words suddenly became weak and unconvincing. Sheng Yi muttered under her breath, "Does she think everyone is like her, earning enough for eight lifetimes with just one endorsement?"
Before he could even speak, he was already automatically taking the blame. Wen Shili suddenly chuckled, "Where did you hear that, hmm?"
A short laugh brushed past her ear, but Sheng Yi braced herself and didn't back down. Wen Shili, on the other hand, remained composed and magnanimous. "Shall I show you my salary card?"
He's willing to give it to her but not willing to look at it. Sheng Yi shook her head and said, "Forget it, I'm afraid I don't have enough self-control."
The pay for a whole day's hard work might not even amount to a fraction of what someone else earns from a casual appearance. It's utterly humiliating.
Wen Shili seemed oblivious to her glare, took her hand, turned it around, cupped it in his palm, and gently squeezed it.
He lowered his head and said softly, "The card is yours, the person is mine, how about it?"
His clear, melodious voice carried an invisible allure, and his crisp breath filled her nostrils. Sheng Yi's face flushed instantly, and she turned her head away to avoid his gaze.
She chuckled lightly, "It seems the rumors aren't very credible. I didn't know Teacher Wen had such a sweet tongue."
"Yeah."
Wen Shili leaned in, his warm breath rippling through the air. He chuckled and lowered his head closer to her. "Want to try some?"
Sheng Yi's mind went blank for a moment, as if she were being scorched by the blazing summer sun in the early spring night.
However, at this critical moment, a clear and melodious bell pierced through the chaos of thought, triggering a profound resonance deep within the mind.
Sheng Yi abruptly withdrew his hand.
A gentle touch landed on the back of my hand.
She covered her mouth, her eyelashes fluttering. Thank goodness, Sheng Yi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, her body stiffening, not daring to be careless for a moment.
Whether she's sweet-talking or not is another matter, but her self-control certainly doesn't seem to be very good. She chuckled, glancing guiltily left and right, but refusing to look at him.
"Um...can we do it another day?"
Wen Shili was so angry he almost laughed.
Sheng Yi whispered, "I have to go on camera later."
As she spoke, she observed Wen Shili's expression. Seeing that he remained unmoved, she made a quick decision, covering her mouth with one hand and raising two fingers with the other, "Tomorrow, just tomorrow, I swear, I can definitely find the time."
“It’s no use even if you send five,” Wen Shili said in a muffled voice.
He reached out and pinched her fingertips. Sheng Yi obediently curled up in his palm. Her slender, delicate, and pale fingers were unlike this woman, who was completely unyielding.
A sigh could be heard in the air, from who knows whose voice.
Sheng Yi returned to the private room and had just sat down when Zhang Meng enthusiastically pushed a plate over, "Yi Yi, this is pretty good, want to try it?"
Sheng Yi: "..."
She can't stand hearing that word now.
She shook her head, and shook it again, only because the lights were too bright and the voice too gentle, and the magnified smiling face of that person lingered in her mind.
She could only awkwardly wave her hand and say, "Thank you."
Hearing this, Deng Feng glanced over amidst his busy schedule. Sheng Yi's cheeks were flushed, and she looked completely drunk. Deng Feng pointed at her from a distance, saying, "Look how red your face is. Stop drinking."
Sheng Yi felt her face was a little hot, so she reached out and touched her cheek.
But she didn't drink it.
Li Zitong, who was standing nearby, knew about it. She exclaimed "Huh?" and asked, "Is the temperature too high?"
Sheng Yi nodded haphazardly, then overheard the director discussing something with Wei Zhuang on the other end of the line.
"It's all thanks to them... How about we get together sometime?"
The director intentionally lowered the volume of the middle words, and Sheng Yi, looking at Wei Zhuang sitting to the side with his hands in his sleeves, still accurately completed the cloze test.
The director is really something, still up to his old tricks after all this time. But then again, who wouldn't take advantage of such a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot?
In truth, to Wen Shili, initially, she was just a faceless woman desperately trying to gain attention. Now, the signal from this "Wi-Fi" is growing stronger. But once exposed, what difference will there be between then and now?
In a daze, it was Wei Zhuang's voice.
"He's been busy lately."
"How could he be so busy?" Sheng Yi silently echoed his words in her mind. She opened her phone and saw Wen Shili's message from a few minutes ago: "I'm leaving now."
"Yiyi, come quick! Let's take a picture together!" Li Zitong called out from not far away.
Sheng Yi, holding her phone, turned around and saw her girlfriends taking group photos in twos and threes. She turned off her phone and quickly joined them, saying, "I'm here."
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