Cao Shi tilted his head slightly: "Miss Ye's team doesn't even take care of your shoes?"
"Doesn't Boss Cao have a sink in his house?"
Arguing with Shang Yechu was the worst decision in the world. Luo Yao had already given up on treatment, but Yang Huanyi hadn't lost her mind yet. She quickly stepped between the two, instinctively wanting to take Shang Yechu's hand, but seeing Cao Shi's brow twitch, she immediately realized what was happening and abruptly changed direction, grabbing Cao Shi's arm instead.
"Look at you two," Yang Huanyi said in a reproachful tone, "The reporters are still here, what kind of show are you putting on?"
Cao Shi sneered and said, "I'm not an actor; Miss Ye is."
Yang Huanyi's expression changed.
Shang Yechu was displeased. Cao Shi's words were a sarcastic jab at Shang Yechu, calling her an "actress," a term often used to mock celebrities, a term Shang Yechu was already desensitized to. But Yang Huanyi was also present, and Cao Shi dared to say such a thing, clearly showing no real respect for his wife!
Shang Yechu could understand Cao's anger and embarrassment at being cuckolded. But how dare he disrespect Yang Huanyi after marrying her!
Shang Yechu flew into a rage, then laughed in exasperation: "Look at what Boss Cao is saying. I'll sing half a song, and you sing half a song. You can't just go back on your word because you messed up your performance, can you?"
Cao Shi was about to retort when Shang Yechu's mouth was like a wound-up toy, giving him no chance to speak: "But I'm also very curious, when you shook hands with Director Luo just now, why didn't you think of wiping your hands? But after shaking hands with me, you almost peeled a layer of skin off your delicate hands?"
Shang Yechu stared at Cao Shi's face and raised her voice slightly: "Could it be because I'm from the mainland, while Director Luo is from Taiwan?"
Cao Shi's expression changed slightly.
Ye Chu's words clearly implied that he discriminated against mainlanders. Decades ago, this wouldn't have been a big deal. But the mainland is no longer what it used to be, and Cao Shi relies heavily on it for many of his businesses and investments. This topic is far too sensitive.
If things go wrong, a whole bunch of hard-earned money will have to be handed over to Cao Shi. The people of the interior won't tolerate someone who discriminates against them…
Cao Shi was already drenched in cold sweat. Ye Chu, Ye Chu, that poisonous woman. She clearly knew why all this was happening, yet she deliberately dragged him into this mess. This woman is a jinx!
Ye Chu, a defiant smile on her face, was still looking at him. Huan Yi stood beside him, her expression icy. Director Luo Yao stopped the gossipy Su Ge from joining the fray. The media reporters had gone crazy, snapping photos until their memory cards were about to burst.
A wise man knows when to yield. Cao Shi was a businessman who knew what to do and when to do it.
Cao Shi immediately put on an apologetic smile: "I'm sorry, Miss Ye. You're right, I'm a terrible actor... I was wiping my hands with a handkerchief just now because I have sweaty hands and I'm used to wiping them. I forgot about the occasion for a moment. I apologize again. If you don't mind, I'd like to invite you to a simple meal after the movie as an apology."
Luo Yao gave a weak laugh. "Alright, alright, it's not enough to compete at the premiere. It seems the two of them are planning a quick offline showdown."
Fortunately, Shang Yechu hadn't lost her mind—or rather, her madness was rather subtle. Shang Yechu smiled coldly, her words carrying a hidden meaning: "I don't care about you, nor do I care about your apology. The person you should really apologize to is someone else."
Cao Shi was startled, only then realizing what had happened. He quickly looked at Yang Huanyi, his tone already tinged with panic: "Huanyi, I didn't mean that—"
To everyone's surprise, Yang Huanyi's cold expression only lasted for a very short time.
Yang Huanyi smiled slightly, affectionately put her arm around Cao Shi's arm, and said with a smile, "When are you going to get rid of this habit of speaking without thinking? Only I can put up with you."
Cao Shi's eyes widened, as if he were in a dream. However, the dream continued, and Yang Huanyi smiled at Shang Yechu and said, "Yechu, I'm sorry, my old Cao is just like this, please forgive him."
Shang Yechu's smile froze.
Cao Shi felt his breathing become easier again. Yes, Ye Chu had just thoroughly humiliated him. But so what? In matters of the heart, he had still won. As long as Yang Huanyi stood by his side, Ye Chu's sharp tongue and mockery were utterly futile.
Let Ye Chu win this verbal battle! That's all she can win.
Shang Yechu slowly opened her mouth and said, "It's nothing, Teacher Yang. ... But Boss Cao actually carries a handkerchief with him, that's such an old-fashioned habit. Uncle Cao is well-preserved."
Luo Yao didn't want to listen anymore. Shang Yechu had already lost all ground and was only trying to salvage the situation by mocking Cao Shi's age. But when it comes to matters of the heart, there aren't that many excuses to use. Meanwhile, the cameras of the media reporters at the scene were practically exploding with excitement!
Taking advantage of Luo Yao's relaxed control, Su Ge hurriedly stepped forward with a gossipy look on her face and exclaimed in surprise, "Ye Zi, you were so cool just now!"
Shang Yechu came to her senses and saw Su Ge—yes, there was Su Ge too.
Shang Yechu wrapped his arm around Su Ge's waist affectionately, resting his chin on her shoulder like a big bird: "You think it's cool, but I'm exhausted. Why didn't you come up and help me?"
Su Ge's face immediately turned red, and she shouted, "I'm not your clothes rack..." But she couldn't break free from Shang Ye Chu. She intuitively felt that Ye Chu needed her to back her up at this moment, although she didn't understand what kind of support she was referring to.
Aside from the parties involved, Luo Yao, the only one present who knew the whole story, stepped forward and said with a look of utter despair, "Alright, the premiere is about to start. Let's go."
Yang Huanyi was with Cao Shi, Shang Yechu was with Su Ge, and Luo Yao was contemplating destroying the world. The creative team behind *The Forest Without Flowers* gave a brief speech in this atmosphere. The main interviews took place after the screening; there was no need for much pre-screening discussion.
The speech has finally ended.
The lights all went out.
The screening of "The Forest Without Flowers" has begun.
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