"Nothing, I was just thinking about something."
Chu Zhaozhao withdrew her gaze, and Xu Yu also came back with food.
"Put the spicy dishes on our side, and the non-spicy ones on Zhaozhao's side. She's not suited to eating these strong-flavored foods right now."
Xu Yu said it very considerately, but when the takeaway box was opened, Chu Zhaozhao couldn't stand the smell.
"Oh my god, it smells so good..."
Chu Zhaozhao's hands clenched into fists unconsciously. Chu Zhaozhao looked at the food he had eaten again and suddenly felt that there was no meaning in life.
"Zhao Zhao said you don't like peppercorns, so I didn't let them put peppercorns in these dishes. You can eat them without worry."
Chu Huaiyang looked at the food worriedly, as if he was bothered by something.
In order to reassure Chu Huaiyang, Xu Yu patted Chu Huaiyang on the shoulder and explained the situation to him.
"Thanks."
Chu Huaiyang looked at Chu Zhaozhao with a strange look in his eyes. Chu Zhaozhao lowered his head and began to eat his lunch.
"By the way, I'm going to meet Director Zheng this afternoon. His assistant will be there too. If you have anything to ask, remember to ask his assistant. Don't hide it."
Xu Yu's instructions were everywhere, and Chu Zhaozhao just felt that Xu Yu had become much more nagging.
"You can't eat spicy food, so why are you eating spicy food now?"
Chu Huaiyang found it novel.
Chu Huaiyang and Xu Yu first met in elementary school, when junk food was popular in school. Children with more pocket money would have all kinds of things, such as spicy strips and scratch cards.
Chu Huaiyang's deskmate once shared some spicy strips with him, which were said to be extremely spicy. Chu Huaiyang took a bite and drank several bottles of milk in a row.
In the past, Xu Yu was a good boy, so he naturally wouldn't play with people like Chu Huaiyang, but they just liked to bully others, so they would take these foods and give them to good students like Xu Yu.
Xu Yu was so spicy that he cried. He also felt uncomfortable in his stomach that afternoon, so he went home directly.
"Zhao Zhao loves to eat."
Chu Huaiyang and Xu Yu obviously thought of this experience, and they smiled at each other.
"You two, do you have a little secret from me?"
Chu Zhaozhao caught this point and simply asked.
"That's impossible. Besides, what secrets can there be between us?"
Chu Huaiyang hurriedly denied it, and Chu Zhaozhao nodded without further investigation.
The three of them were eating when Zheng Yuanjie and Old Mrs. Zheng walked in.
"Are you eating?"
Zheng Yuanjie stood at the door, looking very reserved.
Xu Yu immediately stood up and asked them to sit down, then poured them a glass of water.
"Director Zheng, you haven't eaten yet, right? Why don't you eat something beforehand? Xu Yu bought a lot anyway."
"No need, we came here today just to tell you something."
The old lady said with a kind look on her face.
"You guys tell me."
Chu Zhaozhao put down his chopsticks and looked at the old lady seriously.
The old lady didn't beat around the bush and said everything she wanted to say.
"Zhao Zhao, we've already written a statement regarding your situation. Many sponsors of Tears of Light have withdrawn their funding recently, but it doesn't matter. As long as you're well and you're willing to continue filming, we'll continue..."
Chu Zhaozhao felt her heart tremble, and she asked, "What if I don't want to?"
"We've thought about this too. Director Zheng and I have discussed this. If you're unwilling to continue filming, then this production may be shelved for the time being. If it weren't for you, no one else would be able to play this role well."
Chu Zhaozhao looked at Zheng Yuanjie, and then Zheng Yuanjie took out a new contract and handed it to Chu Zhaozhao.
Chu Zhaozhao didn't dare to open the contract. She stared at it in a daze.
"Zhao Zhao, this script belongs to you. If you don't want it, then no one else has the right to have it."
Zheng Yuanjie spoke very seriously, and Chu Zhaozhao felt as if she had inexplicably been burdened with an extra burden.
"Director Zheng, I waited at your door for a long time yesterday, but you didn't come back. And now you're here again today. I don't really understand what you mean."
Xu Yu stood up, walked to Chu Zhaozhao's side, and made a gesture to support Chu Zhaozhao.
The assistant and Chu Huaiyang were speechless in the face of this scene. The assistant could only secretly use her mobile phone to record the conversation so that it would be convenient for her to report to Sister Wei.
"We have always owed Zhao Zhao a formal statement. I know this. I will release this statement using my own personal account and will not avoid the important issues. I also know that the outside comments these days have caused Zhao Zhao a lot of trouble."
"It's not just causing trouble, it's even hindering Zhao Zhao's path to winning Best Actress."
Xu Yu looked at Zheng Yuanjie, and Zheng Yuanjie and the old lady exchanged glances.
"Xu Yu, we understand your feelings, but let's see what Zhao Zhao chooses."
The old lady looked at Chu Zhaozhao and opened the contract.
As soon as the contract was opened, the content inside was the new contract for "Tears of Light". Not only did the salary increase a lot, Zheng Yuanjie also provided some other generous conditions.
Chu Zhaozhao looked at these conditions at a loss. If it were before, she would have signed without hesitation, but now, Chu Zhaozhao didn't know what to do.
"Director Zheng, Madam Zheng, I don't want to tie you down just because of this incident. What I mean is that I just want what belongs to me. I don't care about anything else..."
"I forgot to tell you, the previous sponsors have left, but we have new sponsors, so you don't need to worry about the money."
The old lady held Chu Zhaozhao's hand, but Chu Zhaozhao began to wonder who this new sponsor was.
"Do you know Hua Jingran? After those investors withdrew the funds they had promised us, President Hua took the initiative to find me and asked for investment. The conditions he offered were so good that I felt it was unrealistic."
As Zheng Yuanjie spoke, he couldn't hide the smile on his face. He felt that this was his destiny and that this drama should be filmed.
"Mr. Hua?"
Chu Zhaozhao and Xu Yu exchanged glances, thinking that this was just Sister Wei's arrangement.
"Why, do you know this Mr. Hua? I don't usually socialize with him, so naturally I don't run into him. But Hua Jingran is very famous, so everyone knows who this Mr. Hua is."
"It can be considered as an acquaintance."
Chu Zhaozhao said stubbornly.
"Zhao Zhao, there's no rush regarding the contract. Take your time to review it. There's still time to sign it once you're satisfied."
Chu Zhaozhao looked very anxious, and the old lady quickly spoke to Chu Zhaozhao.
"Mrs. Zheng, I feel like I'm dreaming..."
Chu Zhaozhao originally thought that Zheng Yuanjie and Old Lady Zheng were the kind of people who would sacrifice others for their own benefit.
But when Chu Zhaozhao saw the contract in her hand, she suddenly felt heavy.
"Zhao Zhao, this is what I owe you, and I must pay it back now."
Zheng Yuanjie suddenly bowed to Chu Zhaozhao, and Chu Zhaozhao was so scared that she almost stood up.
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