Ye Yi lowered his head and looked at her. The two were quiet for a while. He then let out a faint hum, "Didn't see you."
"Nonsense, you were right here just now!" Jing Yiyi pouted, displeased.
"Just passing by," he denied.
"Didn't you say you had something to do and were leaving? How could you be passing by here?" Jing Yiyi pressed.
Ye Yi smiled, his eyes sparkling with tiny starlight, and his voice carried in the night wind to Jing Yiyi's ears, "Miss Jing, you really ask a lot of questions."
This was the second time he had spoken to her in this tone today. The last time, he had said, 'You meddle a bit too much.' Jing Yiyi disliked him speaking to her like this.
It seemed indifferent, yet tinged with impatience.
She stomped her foot, feeling particularly cold at the moment. She pulled on her coat and shoved her hands into her pockets.
Lifting her chin, she said haughtily, "Fine if you don't want to say it. This young lady doesn't want to hear it anyway."
Ye Yi's expression was unreadable. "Even if you wanted to hear it, I wouldn't say it."
Jing Yiyi clenched her fist, suppressing the urge to punch him.
"Say it or don't!"
Ye Yi scoffed, "You play by yourself, I'm leaving."
"Where to?" she asked quickly.
"Do you think everyone is like you, a young lady with nothing to do?"
"Who says I'm just a young lady? I've already joined my dad's company! Hmph, I'm just new, so I'm starting as an assistant."
She said it naturally, her voice sweet.
Ye Yi stared at the crown of her head. "You still want that kind of father?"
Jing Yiyi glared at him. "Perhaps he wasn't a qualified husband, but to me, he was a qualified father. Also, I want to thank you for telling me this, otherwise I would have been kept in the dark."
Ye Yi shrugged and waved for a car. "Good luck."
Jing Yiyi watched him get into the car without looking back, and kicked the curb with a hint of emotion in her Martin boots. "Hmph, leaving just like that!"
...
As "Nine Heavens Immortal" was nearing its end, Jiang Mian was also about to wrap up filming.
The finale was an exclusive preview, available on the Lemon Film and Television app for early reservation.
The organizers held a grand wrap-up banquet with a live broadcast, and Jiang Mian was invited as a special guest.
There would be a segment where guests would be connected live.
Li Zhuyi helped Jiang Mian set up a temporary live streaming room in her room.
As soon as Zhao Xinxin's connection went live, her eyes widened. "Master, where are you filming? Is the background in the style of 'Xu Li Ya'?"
The host and several actors couldn't help but chuckle.
Jiang Mian also couldn't help but curve her lips. "I'm in the mountains of Nanshi. The conditions are a bit primitive."
Zhao Xinxin was about to say something else when Ling He couldn't help but interrupt, "Let her introduce herself first."
"Oh, oh, oh, sorry, I forgot. Master, it's your turn!"
Jiang Mian waved at the camera, her smile as radiant as ever. Even in this mud-brick house, her presence seemed to brighten the place.
"Hello, everyone. I am Jiang Mian, and I play Shuangyin Immortal in the drama~"
【OMG, Sister is so beautiful!!】
【A critical blow from supreme beauty!】
【Finally seeing Master~ We are indeed master and disciple, both great beauties~】
【I'll take responsibility for this blank screen!】
【Speechless with beauty, Sister's hands are so white and beautiful!!】
The host smoothly took over. "Everyone has introduced themselves. Now, we'll play a small game with the main actors to revisit the good times during filming."
"Each person will share the most painful thing during filming. Let's start with Ling He, shall we?"
Ling He lowered his eyes, glancing subtly at Zhao Xinxin. After a pause, he said, "There were too many fight scenes to film, and I wasn't in the same group as Xinxin and the others. Basically, they were filming their scenes while I spent half the day picking props, and then faced the green screen alone."
【2333 Male god is so cute】
【Too pathetic, no wonder he looked a bit tired in the drama】
【Laughing my head off, a solo performance】
Zhao Xinxin blushed. "But post-production wasn't entirely like that, after all, this drama of ours is a sweet romance."
【We're shipping them!!】
【He Xin CP is real!!】
【Lock them in!】
Jiang Mian propped her chin in her hand, watching them bicker, her eyes curved in a smile.
【Master watching the show is basically me】
【Master, do you approve of this marriage?】
The host: "Alright, alright, let's consider it so. Xinxin, please share with us."
Zhao Xinxin tilted her head and thought. "The most painful thing? It was always NG when filming kiss scenes with Ling He."
【Ah, is this something you can say?】
【Tell us more, I have data】
The host: "Ah, this... what's going on with you two? I remember your first on-screen kiss was with each other?"
Zhao Xinxin's face turned bright red. "When I was twelve, it wasn't really a first kiss. We were still children."
Ling He raised an eyebrow. "But your kiss at eighteen also belonged to me."
【So sweet!!!】
【This is so doting】
【OMG OMG these two, my gosh, the CP I was shipping has become reality!!】
【The love in Ling He's eyes doesn't seem fake, let's keep watching to confirm】
Jiang Mian, who knew about their feelings, suppressed her laughter. Pink bubbles were practically overflowing between the two of them.
Even the host noticed something. He cleared his throat. "Next, next? The next one is..."
When it was Jiang Mian's turn, she smiled. "Actually, I don't have any painful memories, since my scenes were so few."
【Master's voice is so sweet ahhh】
【Her smile is so beautiful, it instantly touched my heart】
The bullet comments scrolled by rapidly.
Jiang Mian glanced at the time. Her scenes were not many, so the connection time would not be too long.
Towards the end, the host asked, "As we all know, Shuangyin Immortal is the only single dog in the drama. She's lonely until the end. So, Jiang Mian, what are your criteria for choosing a boyfriend in real life?"
Jiang Mian was startled. She hadn't expected the host to ask such an off-topic question, but she still answered, "There is someone who will always stand firmly and gently behind me, giving me unparalleled security."
Her eyes smiled, and her tone was gentle. "Any standard is just a facade in front of him."
When she met Ji Zhixiu, she thought, this is the man.
After the connection ended, Jiang Mian turned off the fill light and quickly dove into the covers. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Li Zhuyi returned after making a phone call outside. "Sister, it's so cold outside!"
Jiang Mian, who was terrified of the cold, would quickly burrow into her covers after finishing work each day. Now, she took out her phone and nodded. "It is indeed cold. Just bear with it for a few more days, and we'll be leaving."
Li Zhuyi responded, "Yes, I've already packed most of our things. We can just grab them and go then."
"Are you missing Xiang Long?"
Li Zhuyi blushed. "Sister."
"It's okay, I miss him too," Jiang Mian said, opening WeChat. Her voice grew softer. She really missed the meals this man used to make for her. She hadn't had them in so long...
...
As Jiang Mian got off the plane, she spotted a familiar figure. She took off her sunglasses, thinking she might have mistaken someone.
Until Ye Yi sauntered up to her, "What, haven't seen me for such a short time, and you're already too stunned by my handsomeness to recognize me?"
As he spoke, the man snatched the suitcase from her hand.
Jiang Mian opened her mouth, but didn't let go of her hand. "I didn't tell you when I was coming back, did I?"
"If I want to know, it's as easy as pie." Ye Yi exerted a bit more force to lift her suitcase. "What are you doing? With me here, do you still need to carry this?"
Jiang Mian simply let go, letting him handle it.
Fortunately, she wasn't on the same flight as the rest of the crew, otherwise, with so many people seeing them, there would be endless gossip.
Jiang Mian lowered her voice. "Why did you come to the airport to pick me up? You'll definitely be photographed."
Ye Yi was unconcerned. Hearing her say that, he wickedly spread his long arm to wrap around Jiang Mian. "What, are you wronged by being picked up by a handsome guy?"
Jiang Mian narrowed her eyes dangerously. "Ye Yi."
"I'm here," he replied naturally, withdrawing his hand.
"Behave yourself, don't mess around."
Ye Yi's lips curved into a smile, and a hint of indulgence flashed in his eyes. "Alright, alright, everything is as you say. Get in my car, and your little assistant too."
Jiang Mian sat in the passenger seat, then turned to fasten her seatbelt. "How is Sister Ning doing lately?"
"The first thing you do when you get back isn't to ask about me, but about her? I'm truly heartbroken."
"Speak properly."
"She's quite busy, managing a few new artists. By the way, there's something I need to tell you."
Jiang Mian became interested. "What is it?"
"I've poached Luo Fei's old flame."
Jiang Mian was surprised. "Liang Qiao?"
Ye Yi ran through names in his mind. "I think so."
"How did you poach her?"
In her memory, Liang Qiao had never switched companies since joining Luo's. She was a top-tier star cultivated by Luo's.
Although Luo's no longer offered her preferential resources, they certainly wouldn't treat her poorly.
Jiang Mian was quite surprised that Ye Yi could poach her.
Ye Yi smiled, smoothly turning the steering wheel. "Don't you remember what happened on 'Angel Star'? She framed you, and I'm a vengeful person."
"Besides, she terminated her contract with Luo Fei. I offered her the best terms, so of course, she came over."
Jiang Mian frowned. "I certainly haven't forgotten what happened on 'Angel Star', but... Liang Qiao seemed more like a pawn used by Shen Tingyu."
Ye Yi scoffed. "They're both fools."
Jiang Mian hummed. "Then how do you plan to arrange for her?"
"Of course... to promote her," he said lightly. "Let Luo Fei see how his discarded piece shines and thrives in my hands. Don't you think it's brilliant to use his own people to deal with Luo's?"
A gentle breeze wafted through the small gap in the car window and touched Jiang Mian's face. She raised her hand to tuck away a stray strand of hair. Her delicate features were flawless, and every movement exuded charm.
She mused, "That's true."
"Shall we have dinner together tonight?" Ye Yi asked, turning his head.
The topic shifted so quickly, Jiang Mian found it amusing. "Mr. Ye, I'm a married woman. I go home for dinner after work."
Ye Yi's eyes darkened. Thinking of that old man, his jealousy was almost overflowing. "What's wrong with having dinner with your boss? Who else gets this treatment after I specifically came to pick you up today?"
The more he thought about it, the angrier he got. Why did that old man get such good treatment?
"I don't care. You must have dinner with me tonight."