Chapter 34: 034 Don’t go too far!
The female boss despised Huahai’s flirtatious behavior while comfortably sleeping with a human-shaped pillow of him.
However, with a brief “good night,” Miss Shi Lan was utterly disheveled; she needed to keep a distance from dangerous individuals.
Of course, that night, although Gu Chengyu’s fans were “suppressed,” even knowing that they had been embarrassed, they had no intention of admitting their mistake. Why bother when An Lan had no fans? They chose the easier target.
As for Gu Chengyu, he felt even less guilty towards An Lan. He took it for granted; what could he do when An Lan’s past was too notorious?
Moreover, tracing the issue back to its root, it wasn’t he or Chen Beini who had stirred things up. Even if Huahai decided to settle scores, it wouldn’t fall on their heads. What’s more, now Chengyu and Beini were in the same boat, and it was more than easy for them to pick on little An Lan.
Miss Shi Lan decided not to bother with him for now; better to get a good night’s sleep first.
The next day, Shi Lan was energetic, bringing Sun Ling with her to the set’s guidance center for a script reading as per Director Tang’s request.
Along the long table, aside from the National Couple, the rest of the actors were almost in place.
Shi Lan found her seat, greeting Director Tang and a few others before sitting down.
Director Tang leaned back on the chair, flipping through the new script, then lifting his eyes to observe Shi Lan. Despite the online abuse, there wasn’t a trace of dismay; her complexion looked even brighter, unaffected.
Looking at other actors on site, there were many misunderstandings and confusions about Shi Lan. They grouped together, even showing signs of excluding her. However, it seemed like she just didn’t see it.
Actually, it wasn’t just an act from Shi Lan; she truly didn’t see it, didn’t care, didn’t bother.
Soon, the National Couple walked in affectionately, taking their seats right across from Shi Lan.
Seeing this, Director Tang straightened up, looked at the new script, and said flatly, “Since everyone is here, let’s go through the changes in the first ten episodes this morning.”
“Hold on a second,” Shi Lan raised her head, interrupting Director Tang, “Director Tang, might I deal with a bit of personal matter first?”
Director Tang gave Shi Lan a meaningful glance, then stroked his bearded chin, and finally nodded, “Five minutes.”
Having said that, Shi Lan picked up her script, and stood up from her table.
At that moment, Sun Ling immediately took out his phone and turned on the recording function.
Everyone held their breath, watching tensely as Shi Lan walked past the director’s main seat, heading towards the National Couple.
What was she going to do?
Under everyone’s astonished gaze, Shi Lan stopped next to Gu Chengyu, then in front of everyone, she slammed the new script in front of him with a loud snap. A few faint-hearted actors were scared nearly off their chairs by her action.
The entire guidance center exploded instantly.
Why did a twenty-one-year-old supporting actress have such a formidable presence?
Everyone saw Shi Lan place her hands on the table, exerting immense pressure on both Gu Chengyu and Chen Beini as she demanded, “Could the National Couple enlighten me, has my character’s romance been increased in the new script?”
In that instant, the faces of the National Couple turned red, completely cornered by Shi Lan, and it was indeed exceedingly awkward.
“Has it been increased?”
“An Lan, don’t you cross the line!” Gu Chengyu abruptly stood up, rebuking Shi Lan.
“Since joining the cast, I’ve repeatedly made my stance clear, I am here to work, to act. You harbored unrequited feelings first, and then condoned your fans to cyberbully me. What, did you really think I wouldn’t fight back? Now that my reputation is ruined, I don’t care about adding a few more offenses. But as long as Huahai doesn’t replace me, I have every right to defend my interests, have I added to the script myself?” Shi Lan countered defiantly and forcefully.