Since he was quite adept at dealing with the other party, he skillfully skirted around the issue and provided a superficial explanation. His voice choked with emotion as he tearfully revealed that they used a compromising photo to threaten him.
This time, his sugar daddy did not roar at him and instead inquired, “Where did they get the photo?”
De Wen aggrievedly answered, “I don’t know.”
His sugar daddy pressed, “Who is it?”
De Wen hastily passed along Hu Xiao’s name and eagerly awaited the end of the call. As soon as the line went dead, De Wen’s imagination ran wild, envisioning the scene of Hu Xiao being confronted by his sugar daddy and was told to leave the film set with his belongings in tow. With this turn of events, he might still have a chance to turn the tide in his favor.
Regrettably, his hopes were soon dashed. His sugar daddy approached a friend at Silver Fort to gather information about Hu Xiao, and as luck would have it, the individual proved to be quite knowledgeable. They disclosed that Hu Xiao was personally handpicked by Duan Chi, dropping subtle hints of a possible familial connection between the two.
Fearing the wrath of Duan Chi, the sugar daddy wisely refrained from provoking him. Instead, he chose to vent his anger at De Wen over the phone and sternly instructed him to get along well with Hu Xiao.
However, this left De Wen feeling emotionally burdened. Not only was he publicly humiliated, but he was also expected to grovel before the other party. No matter how thick-skinned he was, he had no intention of stooping to such levels.
Taking a few seconds to compose himself, he inquired about the reason.
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Jing Xi could not tear his eyes away from the unfolding scene, but System’s sudden exclamation jolted him from his reverie as he quickly pieced together the situation. With a spark of curiosity, he wondered, “Is this someone from the storyline?”
System reported, “Shuang Yeliang. A future TV Emperor1 视帝: Much like how 影帝 is a Film Emperor, this term refers to actors who are highly regarded for their exceptional performances in television series. who has a fondness for all things furry.”
Jing Xi caught on and questioned, “He’s a supporting character?”
System explained, “In the latter part of the novel, he will be working with Hu Xiao. Over time, he finds himself gradually falling in love with Hu Xiao and even snatches several critical plot points from the male lead. Eventually, that led to the few bugs that are linked to emotions in this storyline…”
As it spoke, its voice trembled with a sense of despair. “But why did they have to meet so soon? Oh no, this is not good! With one being a senior and the other a newcomer, it is too easy for things to go wrong! To make matters worse, Hu Xiao has to reveal his ears in this series, and his bond with Qin Zhao is still in its early stages!”
With great reluctance to play matchmaker again, Jing Xi took a brief moment to consider the matter and found it somewhat daunting.
Now that the production crew was in dire need of an actor and Shuang Yeliang was up for it, getting rid of him would be a real challenge unless he unearthed a substantial and compelling dark secret.
System clarified, “He has a commendable character with no discernible flaws.”
Jing Xi suggested, “Well, in that case, let’s wholeheartedly wish him and Hu Xiao a relationship filled with everlasting love.”
System let out a howl of anguish. “No!”
In a rare move, Jing Xi sought for Artificial Stupidity’s opinion. “What do you suggest we do, then?”
System gingerly put forth a suggestion. “How about taking the initiative and getting ahead of the game by putting yourself out there?”
Jing Xi declined, “Let’s stick with wishing them a long-lasting relationship.”
As he spoke, his gaze gravitated toward his eldest nephew, completely absorbed in his phone. A quick glimpse at the screen revealed that Hu Xiao and his phony husband were engaging in a playful banter. He earnestly declared, “Actually, there’s no need to worry too much. Those who are meant to be together will remain together. On top of that, they’re a good match, him and his husband.”
System fretted, “I am just afraid that Shuang Yeliang and Hu Xiao might develop feelings for each other over time.”
Jing Xi proposed, “Let’s just wait and see.”
Today, they had planned for Hu Xiao to shoot two scenes with the second male lead. However, due to the recasting of the second male lead role, the director decided to give Shuang Yeliang an entire night to familiarize himself with the script. This meant a delay in shooting those scenes, prompting Hu Xiao to work on other parts of the script first. With a quick change of outfit, Hu Xiao rose from his seat and took his leave.
With him gone, Jing Xi’s side once again became empty. Several assistants exchanged glances before approaching him again for a chat.
They could tell that the backgrounds of these two individuals were far from ordinary, which only fueled their desire to befriend him. And it was not just them; even the assistants of both the male and female leads discarded their airs of superiority and joined in.
Not in a rush to leave, Shuang Yeliang felt a wave of boredom wash over him. Spotting the scene unfolding, he turned to his assistant and inquired, “What’s going on over there?”
Returning from a stroll, the assistant enthralled him with today’s tantalizing gossip. It included the account of how those two individuals booted De Wen from the production crew and some basic information, such as the rabbit being a bodyguard.
Shuang Yeliang’s eyes widened in surprise. “A bodyguard?”
The assistant divulged, “Word has it that he was once part of a mercenary group.”
Intrigued by the story being shared, the curious Shuang Yeliang could not resist the urge to go over and savor each word.
System could not contain its excitement at the sight. “Keep going, don’t stop now! Letting him listen to your story is certainly better than him watching Hu Xiao act!”
Jing Xi not only saw it as a great idea but also enchanted everyone with a handful of captivating stories. With a twinkle in his eye, he encouraged them to share their own stories, weaving an atmosphere buzzing with camaraderie and joy.
Aside from the eccentric De Wen, the rest of the crew was surprisingly not too shabby. In the dazzling world of fame and fortune that was the entertainment industry, it was no surprise that everyone had their own unique quirks and musings.
Shuang Yeliang was captivated by a plethora of fascinating stories that kept him hooked all afternoon. Eager for more, he could not resist returning the next day for another dose of enthralling tales.
His sunny disposition lit up every room, spreading warmth and kindness wherever he went. Slowly but surely, he seamlessly wove himself into the fabric of their tight-knit circle.
Three days later, Hu Xiao finally arrived at the moment where he had to bare his ears. Thankfully, he did not have to share screen space with the second male lead in this particular scene.
As soon as System caught sight of Shuang Yeliang approaching with a small foldable stool, it hastily exclaimed, “Quick, talk to him! It does not matter what you say, just make sure to grab his attention!”
Jing Xi countered, “Is that really necessary? He has been chatting and rehearsing scenes with Nephew for the past few days, so everything seems perfectly normal.”
System retorted, “No, you don’t understand! He has a liking for furry things, so what if he gets the urge to fondle Hu Xiao’s ears when he sees them? And what if he starts growing attached to Hu Xiao? That could pave the way for developing affections. Just look at yourself, haven’t you been captivated by Duan Chi’s ears?”
Jing Xi was unexpectedly left speechless, unable to come up with a response.
As Shuang Yeliang came closer, Jing Xi greeted him with a smile. “Good morning.”
Shuang Yeliang responded, “Morning! Have you had your breakfast?”
Jing Xi gave a nod of affirmation.
Since this was an early morning shoot, the male and female leads had yet to show up. Besides Hu Xiao, only the second and third female leads were on set, with their assistants grabbing a quick bite. Right now, it was just the two of them here.
He puzzled, “Wasn’t your call time a bit later today?”
Shuang Yeliang chuckled, “I’m used to being an early riser.”
Jing Xi pondered, “What about your assistant?”
Shuang Yeliang replied, “He’s still not up yet, but I didn’t have him come with me.”
As he settled into his seat, he turned his gaze toward the person beside him. His eyes twinkled with a hint of mirth as he suggested, “We’ve been chatting for quite a few days, and I still don’t have you on WeChat. How about we add each other now?”
A wave of bewilderment swept over Jing Xi and System, leaving them momentarily lost for words.
In a fleeting moment, silence reigned in Jing Xi’s mind, only to be shattered by a cascade of overblown flattery from System. It sang praises of his boundless charms, exceptional productivity, and uncanny talent for fixing bugs effortlessly. At this moment, it was becoming evident that the male supporting character was about to have a new romantic interest!
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Top did not split himself into soul fragments! =W=
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