Before Shen Zhiyi could even get angry, the photographer had already started swearing.
"Who let you get close to the set?!" he roared. "It's bad enough that we couldn't get the effect I wanted before, but now you're here making things worse. Do you really think you're a big star who can do whatever you want?!"
He had a bad temper and said many unpleasant things to Song Jinrao.
Song Jinrao was furious, but she clenched her fists and put on a pitiful, tearful look.
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Li Yunqian by the window. He glanced sideways and swept his gaze across him.
Song Jinrao was startled.
Overjoyed.
He's looking this way!
Just bear with it... bear with it until Shen Zhiyi gets angry, bear with it until he comes in...
Outside the window.
Li Yunqian stopped outside the shed, his gaze piercing through the glass and landing on Shen Zhiyi.
She wore a soaked gauze dress, half of her body stained with blue paint, the fabric clinging to her skin, revealing her curves.
The blue paint contrasted sharply with her fair and radiant skin. He noticed that several staff members' gazes seemed to linger on her, albeit subtly.
Li Yunqian's eyes suddenly turned cold.
His jawline was tightened, and even his thin lips were pressed into a cold, hard straight line.
His calm aura instantly turned cold, carrying a hidden sharpness.
An overwhelming, terrifying pressure spread out.
Occasionally, staff members passing by would unconsciously hold their breath, walk quietly, and take a detour.
He made a slight movement, his intention clear.
But at that moment, he met Shen Zhiyi's gaze.
Her wet, black hair clung to her cheeks, inexplicably overlapping with the absurd scene of yesterday.
But their eyes were completely different.
Last night she begged him in a disheveled state.
But now, her eyes are clear and calm, carrying a silent plea.
But it's a completely different signal—
She didn't want him to get involved.
The toe of Li Yunqian's leather shoe, which he had just raised, fell back to its original position.
"President Li?" Chen Qi noticed his momentary hesitation and asked in a low voice, "Shall we go in?"
Li Yunqian's deep gaze remained fixed on Shen Zhiyi.
He parted his lips slightly.
His tone was low and steady, revealing no emotion, "No need."
Kittens should not be leashed.
She wanted to see the outside world, so he sat quietly there, waiting for her to jump back into his arms.
He glanced at Song Jinrao, turned around, and whispered a few instructions to Chen Qi.
Chen Qi was slightly surprised, then nodded, "I'll take care of it right away."
Before he left, he glanced at Shen Zhiyi.
So... she was the reason why President Li targeted Sun Xingkui and put himself in danger.
The reason why he was willing to go bankrupt to keep her by his side.
Chen Qi dared not delay and immediately went to do the things that Li Yunqian had just instructed him to do.
Just as he turned away, Shen Zhiyi withdrew her gaze.
She didn't even glance at Song Jinrao.
He said to the photographer, "Since the pool water is already dirty, why don't we change our approach and use 'Sleeping Venus' to express a stronger sense of story?"
"What do you mean?" Before the photographer could react, Shen Zhiyi had already gracefully lay down, letting the paint soak into her dress.
Under the light, the dyed skirt hem revealed an unexpected, mottled yet sophisticated texture.
Her eyes were unfocused, yet there was a hidden determination within them.
Her body was relaxed and natural, like a water plant submerged in water, exuding a natural and sophisticated beauty.
The photographer snapped out of his daze and excitedly pressed the shutter.
Beauty is born from adversity!
"It perfectly matches the mood of the perfume's base notes!"
"It fits perfectly! I've never taken such a moving photo in my life! It's so meaningful!"
He immediately sent two finished photos to the brand.
One is the earlier "Lotus Emerging from Water", and the other is the later "Sleeping Venus".
He waited anxiously for news.
A moment later, the photographer, holding his phone, exclaimed excitedly, "The brand loves it! They think this later version is better and more in line with the brand's image!"
"Shen Zhiyi, your performance was amazing!"
Shen Zhiyi breathed a sigh of relief, exchanged a glance with Shi Lijia, and they both smiled.
All the staff members spontaneously stood up and applauded the photo!
Everyone was very excited.
Except for Song Jinrao.
She stood there, clenching her fists, feeling like a clown because Shen Zhiyi ignored her.
What's even more infuriating is that Li Yunqian didn't even come in!
The photographer walked past her and angrily shouted, "What are you still doing here?! Don't you want to cause more trouble already?"
Song Jinrao was so angry she almost cried.
The assistant carefully held the phone over and whispered, "Sister Jin Rao, should we still release this video?"
She glared at him fiercely.
"Send what?"
"Don't you think I'm embarrassing enough already?!"
She shoved her assistant aside and rushed out the door.
Song Jinrao rushed out the door, looked around, and her gaze fixed on the tall figure not far away. Her eyes lit up, "President Li!"
She ran towards Li Yunqian with a fawning smile on her face.
"Mr. Li, do you still recognize me?"
"I am Song Jinrao. I met you at the banquet a while ago."
Li Yunqian lowered his gaze, a cold glint appearing in his deep eyes.
“I know him,” he said in a deep voice.
Song Jinrao's pupils dilated suddenly, her face contorted with joy, and she exclaimed excitedly, "You...you recognize me?!"
Li Yunqian parted his lips, a hint of sarcasm flashing in his indifferent eyes.
"Song Jinrao is suspected of tax fraud and bullying her peers. She should be the first female star this year to have all her endorsements canceled and to be condemned and banned by netizens."
"How could I not recognize someone so famous?"
Song Jinrao's face suddenly turned pale.
"W-what did you say?"
Li Yunqian walked past her into the studio, leaving behind a chilling remark, "Go check the news."
Song Jinrao's fingertips trembled as she opened her phone.
I discovered that her name was trending at number one!
The related terms that follow are all the ones that Li Yunqian just mentioned!
A chill ran down Song Jinrao's spine.
The company called immediately.
"I...I'll go back right away..." she cried out in terror, stumbling as she ran outside.
...
Shen Zhiyi walked off the set, wearing a towel.
Looking up, I saw Li Yunqian carrying a bag, standing quietly in the shadows at the edge.
He didn't look at anyone; his gaze remained quietly fixed on her.
Shen Zhiyi's heart skipped a beat, and she walked towards him.
What brings you here?
"I told you, it's over."
Li Yunqian's eyes were dark as he said in a low voice, "Little darling, do you think I came here specifically to see you?"
Shen Zhiyi looked around, her cheeks slightly flushed, "We've separated, don't call me that."
"If you didn't come to see me, why are you here?"
Li Yunqian pursed his lips.
"I'm here for an exclusive interview."
"An exclusive interview?" Shen Zhiyi looked up in confusion. "What exclusive interview?"
Li Yunqian's lips curled up very slightly.
He tilted his head, leaned close to her ear, and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "Bankruptcy interview."
Shen Zhiyi's pupils widened.
Bankruptcy?!
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