Following the crowd, they arrived smoothly at the filming site.
At first glance, a group of men in unified ancient costumes were mimicking actions under the guidance of the martial arts instructor.
Since everyone was dressed similarly and had comparable heights, he searched for a while among them but couldn't find Xiang Yang.
It wasn't until a woman in front of him pointed him out to Sister Hua.
"He's on a wire harness, about to make his entrance."
"This character has a lot of tension, the biggest villain in the whole film, a big challenge for him. You can tell Sister Hua put a lot of thought into it."
"These past few days, I've often said he needs to remember Sister Hua's kindness and know how to be grateful..."
So Xiang Yang wasn't among this group, no wonder he couldn't find him.
Wait! It really is Xiang Yang!
This Sister Hua came looking for Xiang Yang!
Then is this woman Xiang Yang's agent?
Is he that capable? He's already signed with Sister Hua and is her artist?
What on earth has this kid been through?
As Lu Mingzhe was wondering, a cool youth dressed in black, styled as a graceful noble son, flew down from the rooftop.
Everyone began to condemn him, speaking one after another.
Xiang Yang, with a proud demeanor, looked at them with disdain.
After delivering his lines, they went their separate ways, intending to destroy each other, and a flurry of fighting ensued.
The agent watched intently, "What do you think, Sister Hua? Isn't he acting quite well?"
Sister Hua, however, remained calm.
"Your maternal filter is too strong; you can't even hear the lines clearly from this far away, and you're still praising him so hard."
"Alright, be honest, I'm not here to see his performance today."
"He's been with the crew for a week already, hasn't called me once, not even sent a message of gratitude. Haven't I taught him how to behave?"
The agent lowered her gaze, speechless.
She did want Xiang Yang to break up with Chen Jiaojiao and focus on clinging to Sister Hua, but as for Granny Chen...
She couldn't afford to offend her and dared not intervene.
Xiang Yang was probably the most audacious person in the entertainment industry right now.
He was enjoying the benefits from Sister Hua while dating Chen Jiaojiao, essentially walking a tightrope.
The day she signed his contract, she had told Xiang Yang that he could only choose one of these two women, otherwise Sister Hua would eventually get angry, and the consequences would be severe.
Xiang Yang, however, had said, "Sister Hua clearly doesn't have that kind of intention towards me. I told her I have a girlfriend, and she didn't mind. Don't think so lowly of people."
The agent was at a loss. Although she knew it was risky, she didn't want to miss the opportunity and could only stall for time.
She hadn't expected the day of facing reality to come so soon.
Seeing her delayed response, Sister Hua cast a pressured gaze at her.
The agent's back tensed, and she had to make something up.
"The child is young, his thoughts are rather simple, and he's not professional. He hasn't done this before, and he was very nervous when he first joined the crew..."
"No need to make excuses for him. I know what he's thinking."
Sister Hua, having heard half of it, couldn't be bothered to listen further and spoke directly.
"Before he joined the crew, I had someone investigate his girlfriend. Her name is Chen Jiaojiao, and she's from the same hometown as you. Have you heard of this person?"
The agent was instantly awkward.
She not only knew Chen Jiaojiao but knew her very well.
Sister Hua was omniscient; there was nothing she couldn't find out. Lying to her was tantamount to courting death. Wasn't this putting her in a difficult position?
The agent told the truth: she knew her, and they even had some acquaintance. It was Chen Jiaojiao who introduced Xiang Yang to her.
"She's not old, but she's experienced quite a lot, and she's even been married. Xiang Yang isn't suited for her, don't you think?"
Honestly speaking, Chen Jiaojiao's appearance was too sexy and dominant, making her look like a seasoned veteran who had navigated the rough and tumble of the world.
Xiang Yang was too scholarly; the two of them standing together looked more like siblings, indeed not very suited.
But they were doing well together, and the agent dared not say anything!
"Sister Hua, Xiang Yang is a very stubborn child. And this is his first relationship, so he might be infatuated. Give him some time, and give me some time..."
Lu Mingzhe, listening from behind, felt his brain about to explode.
What was all this?!
After not seeing him for a few months, Xiang Yang not only entered the entertainment industry and caught the eye of a powerful woman, but he was also dating Chen Jiaojiao?!
His first love was given to Chen Jiaojiao?
Chen Jiaojiao, oh my god! Lu Mingzhe's ex-wife!
How could this woman get involved with anyone?
Lu Mingzhe had originally intended to talk to Xiang Yang about Xiang Wan's affairs, but now he completely lost the mood.
Hearing this, he turned and left without a word.
Thanks to Chen Jiaojiao's eloquence and business acumen, coupled with the groundwork laid last year, her business became even more prosperous this year.
Working overtime had become commonplace.
Several wives with special statuses also came to support her. To win them over, Chen Jiaojiao was by their side, chatting and entertaining them.
When Lu Mingzhe arrived, she had just seen them off.
While they were lying down and enjoying themselves, she had been standing by their side, serving tea and speaking pleasantries, and had been on her feet all afternoon, exhausted.
As she was massaging her aching arms and legs, she heard someone outside talking to Lu Mingzhe.
"Long time no see, Mr. Lu. What brings you here today?"
"Looking for Ms. Chen? She's in her office, just finished being busy."
Lu Mingzhe walked towards her office.
Chen Jiaojiao's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly pulled down her skirt and stood up from her chair.
The last time she saw him was at the wedding. He had the demeanor of someone who had turned over a new leaf, was starting anew, and wanted to live a good life.
It was also rumored that he had indeed become more honest after marriage, never engaging in frivolous affairs, and focusing solely on his career.
Chen Jiaojiao had been thinking that there was no unexpected contrast, which was rather boring.
Unexpectedly, he showed up today.
What was he here for?
He wouldn't be coming for anything good. Could he be here to collect a debt?
When she opened her shop, she owed him over a million in startup capital. Chen Jiaojiao had originally planned to repay it by the end of the year, as he wasn't in a hurry for the money.
But Xiang Yang was lucky; he recently took on a major IP costume drama, and the other party paid him 15% of his labor fee right after signing the contract.
Combined with what she could mobilize, repaying over a million was not a problem.
As Chen Jiaojiao was contemplating this, Lu Mingzhe pushed open the door.
They always disdained formalities when they met. Chen Jiaojiao, smiling, was about to ask him what wind had blown him here today.
However, Lu Mingzhe, with a cold expression, cut off her words.
"Don't play coy with me. I'm here to settle accounts with you. Chen Jiaojiao, do you know Xiang Yang?"
After all her calculations, she never expected him to come for Xiang Yang.
Chen Jiaojiao immediately dropped her smile and looked at him with confusion.
"What's wrong? Did Xiang Yang get into trouble? Why are you looking for him? Do you know him too?"
What did she mean by "Do you know him too"?
Looking at her habitually cunning face, Lu Mingzhe wanted to erupt in anger but held back.
"Are you truly foolish or are you pretending to be? I thought our past was in the past, and we could still be friends and not dwell on it. But then you played dirty with me?"
Chen Jiaojiao listened, utterly bewildered.
Seeing how unpleasant his words were, she couldn't help but retort.
"I heard last time you self-harmed, you stabbed yourself in the heart, not the brain. How come your intelligence has been damaged?"
"What did I do to you that makes you think I'm playing dirty?"