"Heh heh, don't rush. I'm here to help you."
"Who are you? If you don't want to say, then don't!"
Just as Xu Mengmeng was about to hang up, the person on the other end spoke unhurriedly, "I am Xia Yiran."
Xia Yiran!
"Are you really Xia Yiran? What do you want from me? Don't drag me into your grievances with Xia Weiliang! We're not on the same side!"
"Go check your comment section before you say that. Heh heh... Your reputation isn't much better than mine right now. At least I still have roles to film and shows to be on. What about you? Even if you were a bit player, no one would dare to hire you now!"
"You... you're talking nonsense! It doesn't matter if they hire me or not, I don't lack this little bit of money."
"I know you're a rich second generation... Oh my, how could I forget? I heard your father's business hasn't been doing well lately. Someone has threatened that they won't cooperate with your family anymore~ Heh heh, it's probably not far from bankruptcy, is it?"
"You—"
Xu Mengmeng gritted her teeth and fell silent.
"Xu Mengmeng, we're in the same boat now, why are you pretending? If I'm coming to you, it's because I'm giving you an opportunity! If you don't want it, suit yourself!"
"Wait! Don't hang up!"
Xu Mengmeng pursed her lips, and after a long pause, her voice deepened, "What do I have to do to bring that b*tch down!"
In any case, if she couldn't have it good, no one else should either!
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"The Concubine Daughter" was wrapped.
On the day of the wrap, the last scene filmed was the first encounter between the male and female leads.
These past two months felt like a romance, and Xia Weiliang had gradually immersed herself in the plot. Returning to the first meeting in the final scene, she was filled with emotion.
As Director Liu called out, "Happy wrap!", she couldn't help but shed tears.
While wiping her tears, she scolded herself for being weak.
In front of so many people, why be so sentimental? What storms hadn't she weathered? If someone were to film this, where would she put her face?
A tissue was handed to her.
Su Yu Xi smiled and said, "Quick, wipe it off, your makeup is smudged. We still have to take pictures later."
"I didn't mean to cry," she took it, explaining with a nasal voice, "I just... I just couldn't control myself for a moment..."
Seeing her cry like a child, her emotions openly displayed without any regard for her image, Su Yu Xi chuckled and used the tissue to wipe her tears. "You, sometimes you're really like a child. The expression management of a female celebrity is completely useless on you!"
"I don't want to be so embarrassing either..."
Xia Weiliang was truly reluctant to part!
Besides that, the content of this drama was too similar to her own experiences. She missed the world she had reborn into. Everything that happened there felt like a dream, and that dream had ended in that underground laboratory...
Were the friends and lovers from that world merely passersby in her dream, or did they exist in a parallel universe?
She dared not think about it.
Seeing her cry harder and other actors and staff members approaching, Su Yu Xi had no choice but to shield her with his body. "Sigh, cry, cry. Cry as loud as you want right here. As long as I'm here, no one will take pictures."
He could even imagine how tomorrow's reports would read, something like "Real Emotions in Fiction," "Actor's Backyard on Fire," with rumors flying from just a few photos.
For this drama, even if they didn't cooperate in creating a CP, they couldn't clarify things immediately. There were precedents where clarifications had affected the broadcast of the drama.
"You've worked hard. Leave her to me."
A voice from behind startled Su Yu Xi. Seeing who it was, he heaved a sigh of relief. "Brother Yi! This has nothing to do with me! You've come at the right time, I'll hand her over to you!"
Fearing he might be suspected of something, he quickly distanced himself!
Xiao Yi was very satisfied with Su Yu Xi's ability to "pull back from the brink."
Looking down at Xia Weiliang, her makeup was already smudged. She turned around and clutched his collar, trying to bury her face in his chest. Su Dan Novel Network
He chuckled, raising his hand to support the back of her head, and pressed her into his embrace.
"Such lack of composure!"
Xia Weiliang's voice was muffled, "I was putting real emotions into it, okay."
"Oh? In what aspect? Filming? Or the person you're filming with?"
He deliberately misinterpreted her meaning. Xia Weiliang looked up and glared at him, "Can you just be your Emperor of Film properly? That tea-like behavior won't work on me!"
Seeing that she had stopped crying, Xiao Yi slightly curved his lips and said unhurriedly, "I came specifically to congratulate you on wrapping up. Is this how you welcome me?"
After all, he was a big shot who came to support her. She had to show some appreciation.
So, she took a step back and bowed to him respectfully three times.
"Teacher Xiao's great kindness, I am deeply grateful and will never forget it!"
Xiao Yi unceremoniously raised his hand and tapped her on the head. "Are you trying to send me away? 'Never forget it'? You should keep me in your heart!"
Why did these words sound so... resentful?
From the back left, Yan Zhi and Da Yang, holding bouquets of flowers, shook their heads in unison.
Look at their Emperor of Film, acting so shamelessly! Doesn't he have any Emperor of Film demeanor?
Even if you're faking it, you should at least pretend to be professional!
Alas, beyond saving.
The happiest person today was undoubtedly Shang Rongrong.
Whether the drama would be successful was still unknown, but completing the entire process was a fortunate experience for her! In the future, it would also accumulate into experience.
She invited everyone to dinner, booking out the entire restaurant.
Lin Zhuo Nan saw it on her WeChat Moments and came uninvited. However, he had packaged the OST for this drama, so his presence was understandable. What was rare was that Shang Rongrong gave him a smile, which delighted Lin Zhuo Nan to the point of losing his bearings.
Chu Qiao also had a role in the drama, but it wasn't a major one; it was a cameo, and she didn't even charge a fee.
Her appearance with Qi Chi also caused quite a stir.
Everyone said, Sister Rongrong really has a lot of influence!
Then, various flower baskets and gifts were moved into the restaurant, many of them valuable, all addressed to Xia Weiliang. Of course, thoughtful gifts were also prepared for other actors and staff.
It was only then that everyone realized this wasn't about Shang Rongrong's influence!
It was about Xia Weiliang!
So, was it because of the Emperor of Film?
But upon seeing the gift inscriptions, everyone exclaimed, it was Sixth Master!
Sixth Master liked this girl immensely, and his gifts were incredibly lavish!
After that, there were gifts from Master Gu, Great Aunt, the Xia family, Director Du, and Xia Weiliang's friends and colleagues in the industry. The gifts were almost piled into a small mountain.
Xia Weiliang was deeply touched, but also worried, "If I don't act well, will I disappoint everyone?"
Xiao Yi stayed by her side, took a sip of his wine, and slowly said after putting down the glass, "I've watched your performance. Although it's not breathtaking, compared to your previous work, it's a complete transformation. So, you don't need to worry."
He didn't mention the more important point.
In the drama, her chemistry with that kid Su Yu Xi... Heh heh, it was truly full of CP vibes!!
Heh heh.