Zhou Ximan felt that Wen Li's gaze was strange just now, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
The director told her and Lin Yi to hurry up and get their makeup done.
We waited another hour before the actual filming began.
However, less than a minute into the shoot, the director's face darkened.
Lin Yi is an outsider to the entertainment industry. Although he has a good-looking face, he doesn't understand filming at all. Especially compared to Wen Li and Zhou Xihe, Lin Yi was scolded mercilessly.
"Lin Yi, how did you get this endorsement ad? It's so badly shot. How are you going to explain this to the boss and the audience? I told you to wink, not to flirt. It's so greasy, you know!"
Lin Yi's expression was not good after being scolded, but he could only keep it to himself because he had worked so hard to get this endorsement.
The short commercial, which took only a few minutes to film, took a full three hours to shoot, until 6 p.m. The director was increasingly dissatisfied with the final cut.
"Let's take a break first. Everyone will work overtime today and we'll reshoot tonight."
Overtime is the norm in their line of work, but when they thought about Lin Yi's terrible advertising skills, everyone looked pale and thought that they probably wouldn't be able to finish filming today.
Upon receiving the news, Wen Li immediately went to a nearby hotel to order food.
During filming, Wen Li would definitely have to control her diet, but she lost several pounds due to her illness. Before leaving, Zhou Xingyun specifically told Xiao Xi not to control Wen Li's diet and to buy more nourishing soups.
When the food arrived, its aroma filled the entire lounge.
Lin Yi looked at the meager and unappetizing salad in front of him and felt utterly disgusted.
"I'm not eating anymore!" Lin Yi casually tossed his fork aside and said to Zhou Xi, who also looked unwell, "If you hadn't begged me to come and shoot this commercial, I wouldn't have been scolded by the director today."
Zhou Ximan was stunned; she felt that there was something wrong with what Lin Yi said.
But she said, "Don't be angry, okay? It's just that the director's requirements are too high. We'll take our time filming later. With this endorsement, it will be more convenient for you to film in the future."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yi calmed down considerably.
He glanced at Wen Li and saw that she and Xiao Xi were eating at the table, occasionally discussing something in hushed tones.
Lin Yi narrowed his eyes.
He had just asked Zhou Ximan about Wen Li's fee, and he was surprised to find that she was asking for more than five million for just one advertisement!
Despite being the same main character, his advertising revenue share was only tens of thousands of yuan.
This huge gap made Lin Yi both jealous and envious.
If he can get his hands on Wenli, will he no longer have to do that dusty archaeological work in the future?
Thinking this, Lin Yi glanced at Zhou Ximan, whose heart and eyes were filled with him.
What good is it if Zhou Ximan likes him? Although his family has some money, it's nothing compared to Wen Li. Once he gets Wen Li, he'll definitely dump Zhou Ximan!
And the baby in her belly...
Absolutely not!
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After eating and resting for half an hour, we continued working.
However, after filming for another three hours, the director was still not satisfied with Lin Yi's performance.
Zhou Ximan spoke up for her boyfriend, which led the director to scold both of them. In the end, filming had to be suspended. Immediately afterwards, the director was heard making a phone call to the investors, saying that the male lead had to be replaced.
Lin Yi stood to the side, his face ashen, and Zhou Ximan wanted to offer some comfort but dared not say anything.
Just then, Wen Li's WeChat notification rang. After glancing at it, Wen Li stood up and said to Xiao Xi, "I'm going to the restroom."
Filming has wrapped up for today, and Xiaoxi is packing up her things.
Without looking up, she nodded: "Then I'll arrange a car for you. We have filming tomorrow. Are you going home or staying at a hotel tonight?"
"Let's stay at a hotel," Wen Li said casually.
My home is more than two hours away from the filming location, and the commute is too long.
Seeing Wen Li heading towards the restroom, Lin Yi also stood up, reverting to his usual gentle demeanor: "Manman, I'm going to the restroom first."
Zhou Ximan knew Lin Yi was in a bad mood and didn't dare to provoke him, so she obediently nodded: "Okay, I'll wait for you."
Lin Yi quickly caught up with Wen Li.
Everyone is packing up their things now, and the restrooms are empty.
When Lin Yi caught up, Wen Li was washing her hands at the public handwashing station.
"Wen Li." Lin Yi said gently, pretending it was a chance encounter, "I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence that we'd be filming an advertisement in the same place."
Wen Li nodded seriously: "It is a bit unlucky. I didn't expect to run into you in this place."
Lin Yi's gaze darkened slightly, but he quickly returned to normal.
He took a few steps toward Wen Li and reached out to brush her hair.
However, Wen Li reacted extremely quickly, tilting her head sharply as if a piece of trash had been thrown at her.
Looking up, he gave the other person a half-smile: "You're eating what's in your bowl while eyeing what's in the pot? Aren't you afraid your girlfriend will find out?"
Lin Yi subconsciously explained, "I was just playing around with her, but my feelings for you are genuine. If you're willing to be my girlfriend, I'm willing to give you anything!"
Wen Li almost burst out laughing.
I've seen shameless people before, but I've rarely seen anyone this shameless.
"You're willing to give me anything? What can you give me?"
Wen Li's haughty demeanor stung Lin Yi's pride. He wanted to speak several times, but didn't know how to begin.
Lin Yi moved a few steps closer, this time quickly grabbing Wen Li's hand.
Wen Li seemed to sense something, and suddenly looked at Lin Yi with disgust.
"Wen Li, I like you."
"Your affection is so cheap!" Wen Li's smile vanished. "Aren't you worried that I'll tell your girlfriend about what's between you and me?"
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