Chapter 84: Chapter 74: Fang Cui Arrives and Exposes Jiang Ruan as Chen Miao
He looked at Jiang Ruan, his eyes slightly complex.
And this scene happened to be seen by the Director.
The Director had been in the entertainment industry for so many years, he could tell what someone was thinking just by a glance.
Looking at Bai Yi, he couldn’t help but sigh in his heart, contemplating that he should talk to Bai Yi after they finished.
Having worked with Bai Yi so many times, Bai Yi was indeed a good person, and as a film emperor, he had no airs at all.
Actually, the Director had long noticed something was off.
Bai Yi was a bit overly protective of Jiang Ruan, delivering ointment for her leg injury, bringing antipyretics when she had a fever, queuing to buy Tianxing Restaurant’s stir-fried liver for her, and cooking for her personally.
Everything was too unusual.
One must know, Bai Yi used to have a straightforward personality, especially with actresses, he always kept his distance.
Except during filming, there was basically no interaction between them.
But it was different with Jiang Ruan.
The atmosphere on set was very pleasant.
Jiang Ruan was asked a few more questions, and then it was Bai Yi’s turn.
Bai Yi held the microphone, long used to such occasions.
But he was still momentarily stunned by the first question from a fan, Female Fan: "Bai Yi, you’re almost thirty, do you have a special someone you’re considering settling down with?"
Bai Yi recovered, gentle as jade: "Not considering it for now, I don’t have such a fixed idea about marriage, even staying single for another ten years is acceptable."
The bold female fan continued: "Bai Yi, aren’t you getting married because you’re waiting for me?"
The scene instantly erupted with a wow.
The female fans exploded.
"This is way too bold, right?"
"Ah ah ah, what do you mean waiting for you, Bai Yi is clearly waiting for me, Bai Yi, I’m willing to marry you ah ah ah!"
The host maintained order: "Everyone, please be quiet."
As the noise subsided, Bai Yi raised the microphone and laughed: "It’s not impossible."
He teased: "But you have to think it through, dating me is not that fun because I spend nearly 365 days a year in the crew."
"So my friendly suggestion is to find a boy who loves you more to date and marry."
The scene erupted into laughter.
The female fan pouted: "All right, then."
"But Bai Yi, I’m already very happy to talk to you, I’ve liked you for many years."
Bai Yi: "Thank you for liking me."
"Continue to maintain that in the future, okay."
Female Fan: "Definitely, as long as I live in this world, I’ll always like you!"
Bai Yi: "Then I wish you a long life!"
Being praised by an idol is just too blissful!
The female fan felt a bit love-struck at the moment.
"Bai Yi, I want to ask you one last question."
Bai Yi: "Sure, ask."
"What kind of girl do you like?"
Female Fan: "If you were to really marry, what kind of girl would you choose to marry?"
The fans at the scene all listened eagerly.
The media reporters were furiously snapping photos.
Once captured, it would all be trending tomorrow.
It’s all money!
Asked, Bai Yi replied without a thought, in a magnetic voice: "A gentle and cute woman, I suppose."
"I prefer simple and cute types."
As soon as these words came out, the scene instantly exploded.
Because doesn’t this describe Jiang Ruan?
It’s a perfect match!
Jiang Ruan listened with an unchanged expression, her face adorned with a smile, not associating these words with herself at all.
Nor did she expect the fans’ imagined target to be her.
After accepting a few more fan questions.
The host said: "That concludes the questions for our male and female leads today, next is the question time for our other actors."
As soon as the words were out, Li Xin coyly said to Bai Yi: "Bai Yi, you don’t mind if I use your microphone, do you?"
Because Bai Yi was the closest to her, and he held a microphone.
Bai Yi: "..."
He didn’t even think and refused directly.
"Sorry, that’s not appropriate."
The rest were media reporters.
Besides, Li Xin wasn’t a decent person, Bai Yi had no good impression of her.
Rejected, Li Xin clenched her fingers at her side tighter, and subconsciously looked at Jiang Ruan.
Just as Jiang Ruan looked over too.
But she was just looking, Jiang Ruan had no intention of helping her.
Eventually, Li Xin had to ask the Director for a new microphone.
As soon as she got it, someone asked her a question.
The first one to be asked, Li Xin was quite excited.
Smoothing her hair, afraid her composure was disrupted, she heard a fan ask: "Li Xin, it’s said you act like a diva in the crew, you disrespect staff, yell at them, and don’t get along with Jiang Ruan and others, is this true?"
Li Xin’s expression changed dramatically, but she quickly recovered, looking innocent: "That’s not true, it’s all rumors and slander, someone intentionally trying to blacken my name."
"Everyone should believe me, don’t be misled by public opinion."
A fan asked again: "Has Feihong’s sudden bankruptcy had a big impact on you? Turning from a rich young lady into an ordinary person overnight, do you feel psychologically unbalanced?"
This question was like stabbing Li Xin in the heart.
How could she possibly be balanced?
But on this occasion, Li Xin quickly thought it over, and said: "At first, it was really hard to adjust, after all, being spoiled since childhood, my parents doted on me, I got whatever I wanted."
"Suddenly, overnight, it was all gone, and coincidentally I was also filming then, my dad and uncle got injured during that period, actually, the pressure was immense, I cried every night, couldn’t sleep without sleeping pills."
"That period was the lowest point I’ve experienced in all these years."
As she spoke, tears welled up in Li Xin’s eyes.
And quickly, tears started to fall.
She turned to wipe her tears.
Innocent and pitiful.
This quickly stirred sympathy in many present.
Fans also encouraged her: "Li Xin, stay strong, there’s no obstacle in this world you can’t overcome."
"Yeah, hang in there, Li Xin."
"You’re the best!"
Listening to the fans encouraging her, her turning from foe to fan, Jiang Ruan curled her lips slightly.
Pity-selling, huh?
But indeed, Li Xin is quite pitiful.
Regarding this matter, Jiang Ruan actually felt a bit guilty towards her.