But could he say that?
But Teacher Qiao seems like she’s never been in love before.
Qiao Xi quickly admitted her mistake: "Sorry, Director, let’s do another take!"
Qiao Xi also has intimate scenes when filming with Qin Mo, but somehow things become stiff when she’s with Jiang Yongge.
Mo Qing: "Come on! Let’s start!"
Fortunately, Qiao Xi got through the second take.
She had just breathed a sigh of relief when she heard Jiang Yongge next to her shout, "President Shen!"
Which President Shen?
Jiang Yongge walked towards Shen Dang, and everyone’s attention shifted instantly.
Qiao Xi followed their gazes and saw Shen Dang too.
She didn’t expect Shen Dang to show up here.
Jiang Yongge: "President Shen, you’re here!"
Assistant Gao thought.
Across the crowd, Shen Dang withdrew his gaze from Qiao Xi, his indifferent eyes calmly shifting to Jiang Yongge: "Mm."
"Why did President Shen come?" Mo Qing came over.
Shen Dang gave a slight nod: "I’m here on a business trip, just dropped by to see the company’s artists."
Shen Dang had invested in this film too.
Suddenly, the word spread through the entire crew that President Shen was a good boss.
Su Tutu nudged Qiao Xi’s shoulder and whispered, "Actually, Boss Shen must have come for you, right?"
Qiao Xi feigned indifference and withdrew her gaze: "Didn’t you hear what he said? He came because of Movie Emperor Jiang."
Qiao Xi wasn’t vain enough to think Shen Dang came here for her.
"It might be an excuse."
Su Tutu felt Boss Shen wouldn’t bother visiting a male artist on the set for no reason.
Even if he wanted to have an affair, he ought to visit a female artist on the set.
It must be for her sister.
Qiao Xi was unfazed: "Be good, don’t overthink."
Su Tutu stomped her foot: "Why don’t you believe me?"
"When will President Shen leave? Do we have a chance to have tea together?" Mo Qing asked.
Shen Dang’s lips curved into a slight smile, cool and distant: "Perhaps there will be a chance tonight."
Mo Qing said: "Okay, it’s settled, I’ll contact you tonight; I’ll get back to filming, President Shen, please feel at home."
"Mm, don’t mind me, I’m just here to check on the company’s artists," Shen Dang said with a casual smile. "Nothing else."
Jiang Yongge felt an instant boost of enthusiasm.
Someone brought a chair for Shen Dang, and he actually sat down.
All the changes were because of the boss lady.
Qiao Xi thought about Shen Dang being there and couldn’t help but get distracted while filming.
She really was affected by Shen Dang.
Which led to her accidentally making another mistake.
After getting a scolding from Mo Qing, Qiao Xi forcefully shook off all the distracting thoughts and immersed herself in the scene.
When they finished a scene, Qiao Xi subconsciously turned around and found that Shen Dang was no longer there.
She didn’t realize when he had left.
Qiao Xi was stunned for a moment.
Better he’s not here; he was affecting her performance!
Jiang Yongge, following Qiao Xi’s gaze, glanced over in the same direction and turned back to see her suddenly relax.
Jiang Yongge was considerate of Qiao Xi’s feelings: "Qiao Xi, did I make you nervous again?"
After all, they had to work together for several months, and Jiang Yongge wanted to get along well with the cast.
Jiang Yongge just wanted to shoot good scenes.
"It’s not that," Qiao Xi bit her lip. "It’s my own problem."
"Don’t be nervous," Jiang Yongge smiled. "Maybe you’re just not used to working together for the first time, it’ll get better."
"Thankfully, Teacher Jiang doesn’t blame me."
"I’m not the director, haha..."
Their relationship seemed to have gotten a little closer.
Qiao Xi thought Movie Emperor Jiang was indeed a male actor with good reputation and acclaim.
The dinner party broke up at ten o’clock.
With Boss Shen gone, Mo Qing and Jiang Yongge saw no need to stay, so they left as well.
They discovered that Shen Dang was staying in the same hotel as them.
Mo Qing was surprised: "President Shen also booked this hotel?"
Shen Dang casually looked down at his phone; lifting his eyelids, he replied: "Yeah, it’s convenient."
"Then, Boss, which floor are you on?"
Jiang Yongge was about to press the elevator button.
Shen Dang said it casually.
Jiang Yongge, Mo Qing: "..."
All the people from their crew stayed on the 17th floor.
But it was normal for the big boss to book any available room.
Mo Qing stayed on another floor. After the elevator stopped on the 17th, Jiang Yongge gestured to let Shen Dang out first. Thɪs chapter is updated by novᴇl(ꜰ)ire.ɴet
Shen Dang stepped out, but then lazed back against the wall next to the elevator like he was boneless: "You go back to your room, I’ll rest here for a bit."
The overhead light cast a handsome silhouette on him, even his shadow on the ground seemed lackadaisical.
One shouldn’t pry into the Boss’s business.
"Well, President Shen, rest early." Jiang Yongge walked a few steps forward, then suddenly stopped and said respectfully to Shen Dang: "Thank you for visiting the set today, I will definitely work hard to make more money for the company!"
Such a boss cannot be let down.
Shen Dang squinted slightly, a faint smile flashing in his eyes: "Then, Movie Emperor Jiang, thank you for your hard work."
"Fighting for one’s dreams is never too hard."
After Jiang Yongge left, the long corridor was empty save for Shen Dang alone.
The light was serene, silent.
A black shadow followed behind Shen Dang, finally stopping in front of a door.
Shen Dang knocked on the door.
Qiao Xi peered out through the peephole and to her surprise, saw Shen Dang; instinctively, she turned to walk away.
From outside the door, Shen Dang’s languid voice reached her: "If you don’t open up, it’ll be bad if someone else sees me."
Qiao Xi was successfully threatened by him.
What in the world did this man want?
Qiao Xi yanked the door open forcefully, a gust of wind drifting across his face.
Just as Shen Dang’s lips began to curl into a smile, he saw Qiao Xi poking her head out and glancing left and right.
She looked like a sneaky little mouse.
Then she glared at him.
Qiao Xi grabbed Shen Dang’s clothes and pulled him into the room.
And then she slammed the door shut.
She crossed her arms, her eyes as cold as frost: "Spit it out, how did you know where I’m staying, and why are you here?"
"It’s past ten now, a man and a woman alone, at this hour it’s not proper for Boss Shen to be here, right?"
"You’ll leave later; I won’t let you stay here."
After speaking, Qiao Xi went and sat on the sofa.
Without showing any emotions throughout.
Shen Dang walked over leisurely and sat opposite her.
His legs crossed, the straight-cut trousers accentuating an enticing allure.
As he sat down, his trousers slid up slightly, revealing a half-exposed ankle; the skin was very white.
His demeanor was lazy, less aloof, and his handsome face remained irresistibly perfect.
Beauty sometimes signifies danger.
The enchantment of a beautiful man.
Flamboyant yet lethal.
"To find out where you live, all I had to do was check. Of course, I came because you are here. Why else would I come?"
"Even though we’re divorced now, we haven’t reached the point of avoiding each other completely, have we?"