Zhou Yun and Zhou Lan had never had such an argument since they met.
Zhou Yun also felt as if she had never known Zhou Lan before.
In the past, the two would hardly have such disputes. With differing opinions, a bit of communication would usually resolve things, either Zhou Yun would compromise, or Zhou Lan would. This time, both of them bypassed calm communication and immediately engaged in a fierce conflict.
Why did it happen like that?
That evening, Zhou Yun received a call from Song Chi.
"Don’t you want to come shoot ’Heart Inquiry’?"
Zhou Yun sighed and said, "It’s not that I don’t want to, but my company disagreed. Today, my agent told me that the company had already accepted another drama for me, also from Yuehai Network."
"Ah?" Song Chi’s tone was somewhat dissatisfied, "How could that be?"
"I..." Zhou Yun wanted to explain herself, but when the words came to her lips, she didn’t know what to say. Saying too much could sound like making excuses, she sighed, "Sorry, Song Chi, I might have to let you down."
Song Chi was silent on the other end for several seconds before hanging up directly.
Zhou Yun heard the end call tone, her eyes became reddened involuntarily, she threw her phone on the bed, and went to the bathroom alone to take a shower.
When she felt upset, she liked to lock herself in the bathroom.
The confined space gave her a sense of comfort.
Before going to bed that night, Zhou Yun sent Song Chi a text message saying: I am sorry.
Song Chi never replied.
In the following days, Zhou Yun devoted herself entirely to her work, with a busy schedule and a professional attitude, but every time a job ended, as she sat in the car, her face looked as gloomy as if one could wring water out of it.
Zhou Lan knew she had refused Song Chi’s ’Heart Inquiry’, and her attitude became much milder, returning to her previous caring manner.
But Zhou Yun had a reservation in her heart, and couldn’t rely on and trust her like before.
Zhou Lan also sensed Zhou Yun’s attitude, after running into snags a few times, she also stopped being as warm as before.
Their relationship had hit an all-time low since they met.
There was only a work relationship left.
By the end of the month, Zhou Yun met Liu Pinran again.
This time was for signing a contract.
The rom-com ’Eighth Heartbeat’, a Yuehai Network’s A-level production, with Zhou Yun playing the lead actress, her remuneration was eight million, but the company took seventy percent, leaving only thirty percent for Zhou Yun, which also had to be taxed. Even so, it was still more than what most people make. Additionally, Chengqian Entertainment also secured roles for two other new actresses in their agency for the third and fourth female leads.
All the while, Liu Pinran and He Yong were all smiles.
He Yong, the vice-president of Chengqian Entertainment, didn’t need to attend such a contract signing, but for some reason he did.
Liu Pinran kept chatting with He Yong until it was time to sign, then turned to Zhou Yun with a smile and said, "Miss Zhou’s relationship with Song Chi is quite notable. I heard Song Chi even invited you to his new show."
Zhou Yun silently sat in her place, not speaking or reacting to their earlier conversation.
She glanced at Liu Pinran, gave a faint smile, and remained silent.
Seeing this, Zhou Lan accompanied with a smile and said, "It’s my fault. I didn’t promptly inform Xiao Yun that we had already agreed to shoot ’Eighth Heartbeat’, and so Xiao Yun went on to discuss his drama with Song Chi. But our commitment has always been strong, Director Liu, you see, in the end, we are shooting your drama after all."