"Ugh!" Shang Yechu jumped up in disgust, lifted Luo Yao's clothes, and frantically wiped the drool from her hands on the fabric. "You damn camel, watch out or I'll cut off your hump!"
The wet, sticky feeling made Shang Yechu feel nauseous all over. She didn't care what Luo Yao was chewing on his mouth anymore, and took out a wet wipe from her bag to wipe her hands frantically.
"Tch~" Luo Yao chuckled smugly, "The lead actor still can't beat the director~"
After laughing, Luo Yao didn't say anything more. Shang Yechu silently wiped her palms, not looking up at her.
Luo Yao knew that she had touched on Ye Chu's sore spot again. What she wanted to say was simply, "If you and Sister Yang break up before the movie is released, it will be awkward when the movie is released and business starts."
This is a common occurrence in the entertainment industry. Many actors develop feelings for each other while filming, hastily get together, only to find they are not compatible and break up. Actors are also ordinary people; in matters of the heart, some break up amicably, while others end badly, and some even suffer mutual harm and never speak to each other again. Still others, due to disputes over profit sharing, creating on-screen couples for new dramas, resources, and marketing, engage in fierce battles, ultimately becoming irreconcilable enemies.
If the breakup occurs after the movie or TV series has finished airing, then everyone is happy, and they simply won't collaborate again. But if the breakup happens before the movie or TV series airs, then that project is in serious trouble.
These couples, who clearly hate each other to the core and find even breathing the same air unbearable, still have to feign affection and pretend to be sweet and loving for the sake of a movie, putting on a show of promotion and publicity. It's truly a tragic mess of hatred and love!
Whether in Taiwan, Hong Kong, or mainland China, these kinds of jokes are countless. On short video websites like Pixiv, you can even find compilations of these ghost stories. Luo Yao watched them, and each time he felt a pang of sympathy.
Ever since Yang Huanyi and Shang Yechu started talking, Luo Yao had been vaguely worried about this matter. This kind of thing would be a misfortune for any director. Moreover, Luo Yao had a good relationship with both Yang Huanyi and Shang Yechu; if the two of them were to fall out one day, whose side should she take?
The thought of Yang Huanyi and Ye Chu engaging in large-scale online and offline interactions to sell themselves as prostitutes made Luo Yao shrink back in fear.
She had been praying that even if they broke up, it would be a peaceful one, and the sooner the better. That way, when the movie was released and the memories faded, it wouldn't be too awkward. Unexpectedly, the two of them found themselves getting along very well and are now actually quite sweet and harmonious, practically inseparable. How strange indeed!
Could it be that Luo Yao, a seasoned veteran in the game of love, has actually made a mistake and misjudged someone?
Ye Chu clearly avoided the topic, and Luo Yao, seeing her cold expression, also felt bored. Perhaps times have really changed, Luo Yao thought. Let them be.
After wiping her hands, Shang Yechu looked at Luo Yao's anxious face. After a long while, she chuckled and threw the wet wipe at her: "I think you shouldn't call yourself Camel anymore. Husky would be better."
Luo Yao knew that this matter was over, and laughed heartily, "Then you won't be able to get rid of my 'dowager's hump'?"
The two laughed it off, glossing over the matter. The visit was thus concluded.
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The rain finally stopped. The dark clouds, however, lingered, leaving a thin layer of gloom in the sky. The air was filled with the fresh scent of rain.
Since Shang Yechu had chased him all the way to the island, Shao Guangji could no longer pretend to be dead and agreed to meet her. However, even if he hadn't agreed, Shang Yechu would have definitely found him.
The agreed meeting place was none other than the home of Shao Guangji's old friend. Upon seeing the address, Shang Yechu had a few guesses in her mind.
Shao Guangji's old friend, surnamed Cao, was a wealthy businessman from Taiwan, about the same age as Shao Guangji. Among the bosses, he was considered young. —Although Shang Yechu privately referred to Shao Guangji as "old man," "old thing," and "old man" repeatedly, he was actually not that old, only in his forties.
Shang Yechu guessed that this wealthy businessman, Cao, was probably one of the investors in "The Heavenly Emperor." Discussing this matter at his home also implied a willingness to explore the possibility of a partnership.
Obtaining Shao Guangji's license didn't mean everything would go smoothly. Countless tasks remained to be done. Shang Yechu, full of fighting spirit, marched confidently into battle.
February rains on the island never seem to stop, but thankfully, when we got off the bus, it wasn't raining yet.
Before her stood a magnificent mansion. For some reason, it looked somewhat familiar to Shang Yechu, resembling the old residence of Zhao Cheng and Zhao Lele in "Anna Doraemon." Then she thought, perhaps all the mansions on the island were of this style.
Despite Shao Guangji's prior instructions, the security guards at Cao Fushang's mansion still thoroughly checked the belongings of Shang Yechu, his assistant, and bodyguards. The assistant muttered quietly to himself, "Are they afraid we'll assassinate him or something?"
The mansion was quite spacious inside; Shang Yechu thought it was no less impressive than the mansion in Zhao City. Thinking of Luo Yao's cramped living quarters, she felt a pang of sympathy for this genius.
The assistants and bodyguards, all country bumpkins visiting the city, were quite astonished. Especially surprising was that, after only a few steps inside, a well-dressed old man approached, claiming to be the housekeeper. Aside from novels, this was the first time Shang Yechu had ever seen a real housekeeper!
"Miss Ye, please." The butler said with a smile.
The assistant and bodyguards couldn't be brought inside, so they were led by several servants to another lounge. Shang Yechu was led alone by the butler into the main entrance of the mansion.
Just before entering, Shang Yechu suddenly glanced at the sky for some reason.
The sky was overcast and gloomy, and it was unclear when the rain would start.
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