Chapter 118: Must you really provoke me like that?
Due to Chen Beini’s influence, the two night scenes that evening were directly dragged out until midnight.
By the time Shi Lan wrapped up her filming, her patience had been eroded to nothing, and she radiated an aura of ‘keep away from me’ so intense that even Sun Ling didn’t dare to speak to her.
As one of the former capitalists in the entertainment industry, Shi Lan was aware that the true natures and public personas of most artists in this circle were worlds apart. Most of their popularity relied on team operations, but in her eyes, at the very least, Huahai’s artists, upon receiving these resources, must possess certain professional abilities. However, after dealing with Chen Beini, she felt she needed to reassess her understanding of the entertainment industry.
Even trash could become famous, and it’s truly terrifying when trash does rise to fame.
She deeply regretted not getting involved with the “Smoke” project before her car accident; otherwise, she would have sent Chen Beini back to the furnace to be remolded a thousand times over. What up-and-coming talent, what hope of the young actors? All she knew was that Chen Beini was currently driving everyone in the production crew to despair.
On the way back to the hotel, Shi Lan and Sun Ling didn’t exchange a single word. After entering the room, she went straight to the bathroom to remove her makeup.
At that moment, Yan Shixiu was sitting at the desk reviewing documents. When Sun Ling walked in, she looked apologetically at Yan Shixiu and said, “Mr. Yan, An Lan, she…”
“You go and rest.” Yan Shixiu put down the file, speaking calmly to Sun Ling.
“She’s not angry with you. It’s all Chen Beini’s fault…” Sun Ling was afraid Shi Lan was upset and involuntarily implicated Yan Shixiu too.
Yan Shixiu chuckled softly, waving his hand, “Go back.”
Was there anyone else in the world who knew Miss Shi’s bad temper better than him? From the moment she walked in, Yan Shixiu knew that she must have exploded tonight.
Miss Shi wouldn’t stoop to argue with idiots; she would definitely choose to struggle with herself.
Sun Ling uttered an ‘oh’ dumbly, and although worried, she obediently left Shi Lan’s room, closing the door behind her.
Twenty minutes later, Shi Lan emerged from the bathroom barefaced, holding a towel. She glanced at Yan Shixiu and said, “Go back to your room.”
“Didn’t we agree to have supper together? I’m a bit hungry now,” Yan Shixiu replied as he took a seat at the dining table, gesturing to the supper laid out on the table with his chin.
“I’m a little tired,” Miss Shi said, not really in the mood to deal with people.
Yan Shixiu patted his shoulder and suggested, “Lean on me for a while, maybe you won’t feel tired anymore.”
Shi Lan stood in the doorway of the bathroom, pondering for a few seconds before putting down her towel and going to sit beside Yan Shixiu, “Do you really have to provoke me?”
Then, Shi Lan bit Yan Shixiu’s shoulder fiercely. After the bite, half of her anger subsided, and she leaned against him, saying, “You eat.”
Yan Shixiu, unflinching from the bite, cradled Shi Lan with his left arm, dining with his right, and occasionally spoon-fed Shi Lan, “Open your mouth…”
Half-dazed from being fed by Yan Shixiu, Miss Shi’s irritation finally eased, “I’m really sleepy.”
Before long, Yan Shixiu carried the sleeping Shi Lan to the bedroom and laid her down on the bed.
The lofty Miss Shi had finally descended to the mortal realm, being ground down by reality. His heart ached, yet he found it amusing. Moreover, he was grateful that he could now accompany Shi Lan and help her navigate the world once more.
Soon after, Yan Shixiu switched off all the lights in Shi Lan’s room and tiptoed out, only to bump into Sun Ling at the door.
“Have you been waiting here the whole time?” Yan Shixiu checked the time; it was almost an hour and a half.
“Wasn’t I afraid you wouldn’t be able to soothe her? Haha…” Sun Ling said, scratching her head awkwardly.
“She is asleep now, you should go back to sleep too,” Yan Shixiu instructed softly.
Watching Sun Ling’s retreating figure, Yan Shixiu thought to himself that Miss Shi was not without luck. He would find an opportunity to have Tang Ze and Sun Ling sign a long-term contract, and moreover, he would double their salaries.