292: Chapter 292: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
292: Chapter 292: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
“Hello, Dad…”
Before she could finish her words, Xu Yinghui’s angry roar came through the phone: “Xu Xinyi, hasn’t the Xu Family treated you well?
Is this how you repay us?”
“Do you think our Xu Family has lived too long, huh?!”
“This matter, you handle it yourself, and whatever path you choose in the future, it has nothing to do with the Xu Family!”
Xu Xinyi was completely in a daze, “Dad, it’s not like that, I…”
She wanted to explain, but Xu Yinghui didn’t give her the chance and directly hung up.
When Xu Xinyi called back, the other party was already out of the service area.
Clearly, he had blocked her number!
At this point, Xu Xinyi was really panicked.
Because the Xu Family had given up on her.
Before this, she thought that even if she had no way out this time, she at least still had the Xu Family as a backup.
But now, even that option had been completely severed by the Xu Family.
Li Ai heard everything clearly from the side.
Now it’s clear, she thought there was still room for maneuver, but now there’s nothing left.
She looked at Xu Xinyi and sighed, “Alright, you just rest for a while.”
After saying that, she picked up her bag and left without looking back.
“…”
Xu Family.
“Husband, Xinyi is after all our daughter, treating her with such disregard, what if something happens to her…”
Madam Xu had heard everything when Xu Yinghui was on the phone with Xu Xinyi.
“What could possibly happen to her!
Do you want our entire Xu Family to go down with her?”
Madam Xu hadn’t finished speaking when he just cut her off.
After speaking, he glared fiercely at Madam Xu: “I warn you, don’t contact her recently, if I find out you helped her, then don’t think you can come back to the Xu Family!”
…
A week later.
The official website of “Phoenix Dust” announced the new lead actress, the queen of film and television dramas—Shen Qingtang.
Right after “Phoenix Dust” made the announcement, Shen Qingtang retweeted the official post.
With a caption: “Thanks to the director and producer for their love, I hope in the coming months, we can work together to deliver a satisfying performance to the audience.”
Her Weibo was full of congratulatory messages; the fans were very harmonious.
“My god, the production crew actually managed to get Big Movie Star Shen to play in this drama, awesome!”
Lu Ling exclaimed upon seeing the message on the official website.
Shen Qingtang is a prominent figure in the film industry, a post-85 actress who has starred in 16 movies and 45 TV dramas, her acting skills are beyond doubt.
Her joining this drama as the female lead is a huge win for the production.
Shen Qingtang not only has high popularity but also has great acting skills and ability.
“The production crew really has a good eye this time, they didn’t choose the wrong person, Shen Qingtang fits the temperament of the female lead very well.” Lu Ling looked at the promotional photo of Shen Qingtang on the official website, endlessly praising: “It’s like it was tailor-made for her, she really suits the role.
And she has played so many roles, each one is different, allowing people to immerse instantly, not overlapping with other characters, truly deserving of the title, queen of film and television dramas!”
However, as soon as she mentioned Xu Xinyi, her face was full of disdain.
“On the contrary, whenever I see Xu Xinyi act, I feel she lacks the classy and vibrant spirit a leading lady should have, instead, she has a soft and weak green tea vibe.”
“I don’t know how she was chosen in the first place.”
Jiang You was quite happy that Shen Qingtang could come to play the female lead in this play.
The day after the female lead was announced, the production restarted the filming.
The speed was truly remarkable.
From pausing the filming, changing the leading actress, finding a new actor to replace, and rearranging the scenes to reshoot, it only took a week.
The part that Xu Xinyi had shot before, all needed to be reshot, some scenes without Xu Xinyi’s shots were retained.
Fortunately, no one had any objections.
On set.
After changing costumes, Shen Qingtang ran into Jiang You.
“Xiao Youzi.” She called her first.
Seeing her, Jiang You smiled and walked over, “Sister Qingtang, long time no see.”
Jiang You and Shen Qingtang knew each other, and they had a good private relationship, but not many people knew about it.
Even Lu Ling didn’t know.
So, at this moment, seeing how familiar they were with each other, she felt a bit confused.
Shen Qingtang gave her a hug and even pinched Jiang You’s cheeks, which seemed a bit strange to Lu Ling.
This…
Shen Qingtang: “It really has been a while, you’ve grown more beautiful and also taller.”
Shen Qingtang was like a big sister, normally quite aloof but not lacking in gentleness.
“By the way, how has Grandma been recently?” Shen Qingtang asked.
The Shen Family and Jiang Family were old acquaintances, and Jiang You knew Shen Qingtang also because she once accompanied Grandma to visit Grandma Shen.
Also, Shen Qingtang was her mentor when she entered the entertainment industry, and she was also a loyal fan of Shen Qingtang.
“Yes, Grandma is quite well, she often talks on the phone with Grandma Shen, and they always have endless topics,” Jiang You said.
Shen Qingtang: “Both old ladies are quite bored usually, it’s nice they have each other’s company.”
…
The two chatted all the way to the shooting location.
“Sister Qingtang, when I have time, I’ll treat you to a meal.”
“No rush, we are in the same drama now, we can eat together anytime.”
“Alright, no problem.”
“By the way, aren’t you and Beiyan together now, let’s gather when you have time.”
“Sure.”
…
Later, the two split up, as today Jiang You and her did not have scenes together, she had to shoot alone at a different location.
…
Three months later.
Jiang You’s role wrapped up.
On that day, after shooting her last scene, she said goodbye to the production crew.
However, she didn’t rush to leave Hengdian but instead invited Shen Qingtang out for dinner.
This meal had been planned three months ago, not until her wrap-up did they find the time.
Since she was too busy, Shen Qingtang, having been invited last-minute to fill in the female lead role, was also very busy due to other work commitments, sometimes even having to rush to the airport for her next job.
Jiang You couldn’t manage to arrange a meal with her at all.
During the dinner, Gu Beiyan was there too, as he had come to pick up Jiang You.
Shen Qingtang’s casting in “Phoenix Dust” was largely thanks to him.
However, there was also an unexpected guest, Long Hesong.
Gu Beiyan had run into him midway and then brought him along.
“When are you two getting married?”
At the dinner table, Shen Qingtang looked at the two sitting across from her and asked.
Gu Beiyan replied naturally, “When the time comes, I will definitely send an invitation to Sister Tang.”
Shen Qingtang nodded and smiled: “Then I’ll be waiting.”
However, as soon as marriage was mentioned, Jiang You became somewhat embarrassed.
“She’s still young, no rush,” Gu Beiyan said.
Shen Qingtang: “Not that young, but also not that old either, look at Su He, just a few months older than Jiang You, and she already has a four or five-year-old son.”
Then she sighed, adding: “But then again, it’s also your brother’s fault for marrying so early.”
…
This is also true.
“Shen Qingtang, what about you?” Jiang You asked curiously, “When do you plan to get married?”
In their group, Shen Qingtang was the oldest, being thirty-five this year, yet she maintained herself so well that she hardly looked thirty-five.
Not only was her skin well cared for, but her temperament and figure were also excellent, still retaining the youthful appearance of a young girl.
However, she possessed a mature charm, a temperament forged by the years.
And yet, up to now, there had been no rumors of her romantic affairs.
Shen Qingtang answered briskly, “Me?
I currently have no plans to get married.”
Jiang You asked, “Why?”
“Because I quite enjoy the feeling of freedom,” Shen Qingtang had no longing for marriage, indeed she had hardly thought about it.
She just wanted to enjoy her current life and do the things she liked.
After all, the Shen Family did not lack someone to carry on the family line.
Women are not tools for carrying on the family line; everyone has the right to choose the life they want.
At this moment, Long He Song, who had been quiet all along, suddenly asked, “What about dating then?”
Shen Qingtang turned her head to look at him, her red lips curved, and she replied with five words: “Not interested, too troublesome.”
Long He Song: “…”
Jiang You: “…”
“…”
This is truly a moment of stark realization!
Sobering to the point where one is left without any arguments.
…
Currently, Yue City felt like a furnace, everywhere one went was a wave of heat.
“I can’t take it anymore, it’s too hot, too hot…”
Jiang You had just finished taking a set of promotional photos outdoors, and that too under the 35-degree scorching sun for two hours.
She felt if she didn’t find a cool place to hide soon, she might just perish outside.
After resting for a while, she directly ran up to the trailer.
The sun outside was just too harsh; even standing there with the air conditioning, her skin still felt somewhat hot.
“Come, come, have some chrysanthemum tea, cool down a bit,” Lu Ling immediately gave her the chrysanthemum tea she had prepared ahead of time.
Seeing Jiang You’s red and flushed face, she worriedly said, “How about we wait for the sun to set before continuing?
Your face seems like it’s going to get burnt.”
Jiang You, startled by her words, quickly picked up a mirror next to her and took a look at her beautiful and fair face.
Getting sunburned anywhere else was okay, but definitely not on her face.
“It’s okay, not yet, it’s not too serious,” Jiang You muttered to herself.
Then she said, “No need to wait, the photos won’t have the same effect after the sun sets.”
Seeing her insistence, Lu Ling didn’t know what else to say.
She could only apply more sunscreen on her.
By the time they were about to wrap up, it was already five o’clock.
Just before finishing, Jiang You had Lu Ling buy some milk tea for the staff to drink, thanking everyone for enduring the sun with her.
“Alright, the last group has been shot, let’s wrap up,” the director in charge shouted.
The director looked at Jiang You and smiled, “Xiao You, thanks for your hard work today, go home and rest early.”
“Thank you, Director Min, it was a tough day for everyone,” Jiang You said.
“I had Lu Ling buy milk tea, please help me distribute it to everyone later, Director Min.”
Min Wen smiled and nodded, “Sure, no problem, I’ll thank you on behalf of everyone, you go back early.”
Min Wen quite liked working with Jiang You; she was down-to-earth and very cooperative.
Despite shooting under such strong sunlight, she hadn’t complained of hardship even once.
She really appreciated working with straightforward actresses.
Jiang You tidied up a bit, then left the shoot location.
In the car, Lu Ling asked, “Are we going straight home, or to Mr.
Gu’s place?”
Because recently, after finishing work, Jiang You would occasionally stay at Gu Beiyan’s house.
Jiang You thought for a moment and said, “Let’s go back to No.
1 Apartment first; I need to pick up some things, then I’ll drive over to him.”
“Okay,” Lu Ling looked at the driver and said, “Mr.
Wu, head to No.
1 Apartment first.”
“Okay, received.”
…
The golden morning light gradually reddened the eastern sky; at this moment, it was no longer glaring, transforming into a mysterious, beautiful, and enchanting painting.
Jiang You took out her phone and recorded a short video, sending it to Gu Beiyan.
He was always in the office all day, definitely not seeing this beautiful scene.
[Isn’t it beautiful, very pretty?]
Currently, the man sitting in the conference room picked up his phone as it buzzed a few times, checked WeChat without changing his expression.
The others looked at each other, waiting.
The director of the marketing department was reporting, and his voice suddenly stopped.
The man looked down at his phone, paying no attention to them.
And then, they heard him say in a deep and stern voice, “Continue!”
Gu Beiyan opened the video sent by Jiang You, watched it through.
He replied: [Hmm, the view you captured is indeed very pretty, but it doesn’t compare to even one-third of your beauty.]
Seeing his immediate reply, Jiang You’s lips unconsciously curled up.
Lu Ling, intrigued, leaned over and took a look.
Instantly, she felt a twinge of envy.
“Ss~”
Jiang You glanced at her, “You’re peeking again!”
Lu Ling, laughing, said, “The sweetness between you and Mr.
Gu, I really never get tired of it.
Mr.
Gu also really knows how to compliment!
That one sentence, it’s a double whammy, a double entendre.”
“Speaking of which, it’s been so long, have you guys ever…
you know, been in great harmony?”
Regarding this question, Lu Ling had asked it N times already, but she just wouldn’t give up.
Jiang You shook her head, “No.”
Lu Ling: “…”
She looked at Jiang You with a sigh, a kind of despondent frustration.
“Are you guys Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or what?”
Lu Ling couldn’t hold back and ended up making a sarcastic comment.
These two, their endurance was just too much!
“…”
Forty minutes later, Jiang You arrived back at No.
1 Apartment.
Before getting off the car, Jiang You said, “You guys can go back; I’ll head up first.”
Lu Ling held her hand, asking, “Where should I pick you up tomorrow?”
“I’ll send you a message later, I’m not sure now,” Jiang You said.
“Alright then,” Lu Ling let go of her, and as she was about to get off the car, she added a motivating cheer, “Go for it, take down Mr.
Gu fast!”
Jiang You: “…”
While others’ assistants might fear their celebrities causing a “casualty,” hers always encouraged her to do some embarrassing things.
After arriving home, Jiang You took a bath and simply did some facial and hand skincare; she had indeed been sunburned a bit more today.
Gu Beiyan was still in a meeting at his company, so she wasn’t in a hurry.
By the time she finished everything, it was already seven o’clock.
She changed into a set of black casual wear, picked up her car keys at the entrance, and left.
The elevator went directly to the underground parking garage.
As she walked out of the elevator, she looked down and sent a message to Gu Beiyan.
When she got to her Audi RS7 car, suddenly a shadow sprang out from behind.
“Ah…”