In order not to affect the reputation of "Smoke Beauty," the role of the second female lead will not be announced by the production team anytime soon, and they prefer to keep it private.
Everyone in the production team found it odd that the producers chose An Lan, fully aware of her poor character and that she was Gu Chengyu's lapdog, which would surely lead to chaos once she joined the set.
Moreover, they had selected Gu Chengyu and Chen Beini for their popularity as the National Couple, and now inserting a mistress into the mix was simply a shock to one's morals. However, they hadn't yet informed the two main actors about this.
Compared to the distress of the production team, Shi Lan seemed rather relaxed because the character of the wealthy young mistress she was to play was arrogant and overbearing by nature, so she would just need to act in her true colors.
However, Shi Lan was going to share scenes with the male and female leads, which would probably drive the National Couple insane. Thinking about this, Shi Lan felt somewhat excited.
After leaving Huahai, Tang Ze took Shi Lan back to her original apartment.
When they reached the door, Shi Lan suddenly stopped.
"Use the money from that scumbag to find me a more upscale apartment, with better security, a bathtub, swimming pool, good lighting and ventilation, preferably close to the water. Also, find me a maid who can cook various cuisines, to help with cooking and cleaning."
Although Miss Shi was bound by a deadly contract and couldn't buy her freedom for now, she couldn't give up on a refined life. An Lan's body also needed to be well taken care of.
Having heard this, Tang Ze wasn't surprised. He firmly believed that Shi Lan was possessed, the soul living in her body wasn't hers, but this soul had personality, a sense of aesthetics and, although the demands had increased, Tang Ze didn't think they were unreasonable.
"So, what about this... what should we do?"
Shi Lan didn't want to enter because everything inside was about Gu Chengyu. An Lan's obsession with Gu Chengyu was nearly fanatical.
"As for that scumbag's stuff, sell all the things he endorsed online at a low price; give away all the life-sized posters and such. Cancel the lease on the apartment, and let the former An Lan be completely dead."
Now, Tang Ze believed that Shi Lan was truly ready to let go of that scumbag Gu Chengyu, so he gave her back her phone.
"I'll have someone look for a place for you, but it will take a few days. You don't have anywhere to stay for now; you can stay at my place. It's just for a day or two since you'll be joining the set soon."
"Okay." Then, Miss Shi returned to the car without looking back.
Tang Ze brought her to his home and had the guest room prepared for Shi Lan to stay temporarily. Being short on funds, Shi Lan didn't have much to complain about. She used Tang Ze's study to review the script of "Smoke Beauty."
"Right, sell that jerk's stuff using my account," Shi Lan instructed Tang Ze.
Tang Ze understood Shi Lan's intentions and nodded, "You're finally starting to act like a human being!"
Tang Ze had people clean up everything and then registered a Xiaoyu account for Shi Lan, complete with real-name verification. Once the products were listed, Tang Ze had someone give them unique names.
For example, the razor endorsed by Gu Chengyu was named "Blind past."
The watch endorsed by Gu Chengyu was named "Restore Aesthetics."
The jacket endorsed by Gu Chengyu was named "Already Turned Black."
Selling Gu Chengyu's endorsements and merchandise under An Lan's verified account created a particularly strong visual impact.
The gossipy public immediately caught the gist.
"Little Green Tea is causing trouble again!"
"Did Little Green Tea finally awaken? Has she decided to stop bothering my brother?"
"Heat-chasing warning, I'm sure this is Little Green Tea's marketing ploy."
"Take my brother away, fools don't cue."
"An Lan, please keep your distance, don't drag my brother down anymore; I really don't want to believe you'd lose followers, do you have the integrity? Lapdog biss."