Zhong Yulu didn’t even think about it, she just walked out of the fitting room and found a square where she wouldn’t be caught on camera, then dialed back.
Ji Fengyuan was sitting in his own office in the Ji Building, watching the live broadcast of "Life Experience" in front of him.
His phone screen showed Zhong Yulu’s call, and he quickly answered it, speaking gently:
"Lu Lu, were you going for rehearsal just now?"
Upon hearing that Ji Fengyuan was actually watching her live broadcast, Zhong Yulu felt sweetness in her heart.
"Yes, are you watching my live broadcast?"
Ji Fengyuan, "Of course, Lu Lu looks very pretty today~"
Zhong Yulu’s heart was beating fast.
These days, Ji Fengyuan would occasionally contact her, not too frequently, but each time he showed great concern and affection, and the gifts never stopped. This time, her ability to become a regular guest on "Life Experience" was also due to Ji Fengyuan’s help.
However, though Ji Fengyuan was good to her, he had not confessed yet; there was still a layer of window paper between them.
Of course, she would not be the one to break this layer.
"Thank you~" After a moment of silence, Zhong Yulu expressed her thanks, her voice carrying a hint of pleasure.
"Is it just a thank you?" Ji Fengyuan chuckled on the other end.
The next words made Zhong Yulu’s heart seem to stop for a moment.
Ji Fengyuan said, "Lu Lu, I don’t just want thank you, I want to be with you~"
Zhong Yulu had been waiting for these words for too long; now that she suddenly heard them, she couldn’t regain her composure for a long time.
Ji Fengyuan sounded a bit anxious, "Lu Lu, you don’t want to?"
This voice in Zhong Yulu’s ear sounded nervous, and she softly said, "I do."
Hearing Zhong Yulu’s confirmed answer, Ji Fengyuan’s laughter resumed.
He sweetly coaxed Zhong Yulu for a long time until the end of the call when he casually mentioned a concern.
"My dad has now arranged for me to work in a company under my stepbrother’s management. If I don’t perform as well as my stepbrother, I’m afraid it will be difficult to get the company back! Sigh~ Now my stepbrother is desperately using our family’s money to promote Ji Xizhi, and my dad still can’t see through him!"
Zhong Yulu paused, "Your stepbrother? Promoting Ji Xizhi?!"
She was aware of the current president of the Ji Group investing in "Life Experience." The last broadcast was very popular, and getting big sponsorships was quite normal. But she did not expect such insider news.
Turns out Ji Xizhi also had someone backing her.
Zhong Yulu’s eyes flickered.
On the other end, Ji Fengyuan chuckled bitterly again, "Yes, after all, my dad and I have been separated for so many years. I’m willing but powerless. No worries, after you finish recording this episode, I’ll take you to a banquet and you’ll meet various family forces~"
Zhong Yulu’s thoughts were instantly attracted by the word banquet in Ji Fengyuan’s topic, "Sure."
A high-society banquet, with her background, she would never have the chance to attend. If previously she had ideas of trying to climb upwards through her own efforts, they have now faded away.
She and Ji Fengyuan had mutual affection; wouldn’t it be nice to be a wealthy wife like Sheng Yaoyao? Sheng Yaoyao is now secure in her future even if she stops acting.
But right now, Ji Fengyuan’s position in the family is not stable, with Ji Tingzhou, a stepchild, still serving as president.
Only when Ji Fengyuan secures the family assets can she sleep peacefully. And for Ji Fengyuan to get the assets, it means Ji Tingzhou must be removed from his position first.
Her task was to let Ji Xizhi, whom Ji Tingzhou promoted, fall.
Blown by the cold wind in the square, Zhong Yulu’s fingers holding the phone gradually turned white.
After hanging up on Ji Fengyuan, she stayed in the square a while longer before returning to the fitting room.
After the five small teams had almost completed their rehearsals, everyone grabbed a meal nearby, then it was a busy afternoon setting up the stage.
First, the red carpet was laid out, followed by various sponsorship advertisements and products from the show’s sponsors, along with lighting, sound systems, and other props needed for the stage performance.
However, material supplies were limited in Lishui County, so it wasn’t easy for the show crew to find so many items in Lishui County. Although the setup was rather simple, it had the appearance of a stage.
The crew put a lot of effort into the lighting, using many light sources aimed at the stage. Once it got dark, the lights would switch on, creating a suitable atmosphere.
Due to unstable voltage, the power would trip occasionally, but as long as the crew paid attention, it wouldn’t be a big issue.