Li Feile also felt that Song Hanzheng's attitude towards her had been a bit cold lately.
Could it be that she had really done something wrong?
The next day, she specifically asked for leave and didn't go to film.
As a result, before she could even enter the main doors of Huanyu Entertainment, she was politely escorted out by his special assistant.
"President Song is very busy today. I'm afraid he won't be able to receive Miss Li."
Li Feile frowned, raised her hand to glance at her watch, and said, "It's fine, then I'll just sit here and wait for Brother Hanzheng."
Seeing that she seemed dead set on it, the special assistant couldn't help but say,
"Miss Li, there is no need to wait."
"President Song doesn't want to see you."
"Why?" Upon hearing this, Li Feile stood up from the sofa in agitation.
The special assistant lifted his eyelids and said in a calm tone, "I'm not sure. But Miss Li, you had better go along with President Song's moods lately, otherwise..."
He didn't finish his sentence.
But anyone who understood would know what he meant.
Li Feile sensitively realized that something must have happened recently.
Otherwise, why would Brother Hanzheng treat her so coldly?
He used to be cold before, but at least he was polite.
Not as heartless as he was now.
Li Feile reined in her expression, put on a flattering smile, and lowered her voice,
"Special Assistant, I recently got two tickets to Heavenly King De's concert. I heard you are a fan of his."
"What a coincidence, I'll have my assistant bring them to you later."
"Thank you for taking care of Brother Hanzheng's side of things. I tend to be quite straightforward in how I speak and act, and I don't even know how I might have offended him... Please give me a hint."
The special assistant's eyes flashed slightly.
He whispered, "Hot water."
Just two simple words.
Li Feile instantly understood!
It turned out that when they were filming that scene last time, Brother Hanzheng had actually come, and even saw her splashing hot water on the other actress.
Did he think she was vicious because of that?
Li Feile pursed her lips and gave the special assistant another smile.
"Thank you so much for today."
With that, she picked up her bag and left.
As she walked, she thought to herself: No, she had to explain things clearly as soon as possible.
Otherwise, the distance between her and Brother Hanzheng would only grow further apart.
...
On the set, Jiang Liuyue heard other actors discussing that Sister Feile had something to do and had asked for leave again today.
Why 'again'?
Because she would ask for leave every few days.
Jiang Liuyue guessed that she probably couldn't sit still anymore. Having noticed that something was wrong with Song Hanzheng, Li Feile was getting anxious.
It was good that she was anxious.
She unhurriedly scrolled through her phone.
A new message popped up in the group chat.
[Four Heavenly Kings]
Shu Qing: [Liuyue, that's not cool of you. You ran off after only attending classes for a few days.]
Jiang Liuyue: [The director gave a last-minute notice. I'll continue coming to class when I have free time.]
Shu Qing: [I don't care! Can we have lunch together today?]
Chen Cheng: [Liuyue has proper business to attend to, unlike you who has too much free time.]
Shu Qing: [Mind your own business. Besides, Yizhou wants to see Liuyue too, right?]
Lin Yizhou: [...Right.]
Jiang Liuyue glanced at her schedule.
After filming a scene this morning, she had no scenes in the afternoon.
Her only remaining work arrangement was an interview show in the evening.
Her schedule was quite empty.
Jiang Liuyue: [Okay.]
Jiang Liuyue: [Then I'll pick the place?]
Shu Qing: Smirking cat.jpg
Shu Qing: [I want to eat earth pot chicken.]
Jiang Liuyue: [...Spare me, sister.]
It seemed she must have found out about Jiang Liuyue and Lin Yizhou eating earth pot chicken alone yesterday.
As for bumping into Song Hanzheng, she didn't know if Lin Yizhou had mentioned it.
Shu Qing: [Alright, no joking around, you pick the place.]
Jiang Liuyue: [Location - Authentic Sichuan Cuisine Restaurant]
By the time she arrived at the Sichuan restaurant, Shu Qing and the others were already there.
They had booked a private small booth that could seat six people.
The four of them sat around the table. Lin Yizhou was wearing a refreshing blue shirt today, his eyes curving into a smile, looking unaffected by yesterday's emotions.
As soon as Shu Qing sat down.
She immediately pulled Jiang Liuyue's arm and gossiped in a low voice:
"Did you go on a solo date with Yizhou yesterday?"
"What are you talking about, we just had a meal together." Jiang Liuyue smiled helplessly.
Shu Qing put on a hehe, I know, I know expression.
They ordered a few of the restaurant's signature stir-fries.
The food was served very quickly.
The group chatted as they ate.
Jiang Liuyue took the opportunity to mention that she was going on an interview show that evening. She knew Shu Qing had also been on this show and wanted to ask for some advice.
Shu Qing picked up a piece of boiled sliced pork with her chopsticks.
She let out an "Ah."
Looking Jiang Liuyue up and down, she then spoke:
"Sister, you sure are brave."
"Do you know that if they had a choice, no one would be willing to be interrogated by that old witch Zhouzhou."
"Basically, everyone who goes on there gets completely wiped out."
Jiang Liuyue looked at her with a smile, "You too?"
Chen Cheng couldn't help but interject from the side, "Oh man, you have no idea. On the episode Shu Qing went on, Zhouzhou stumped her with the very first question."
"What question?"
Chen Cheng cleared his throat and pretended to hold a microphone in his hand.
"Miss Shu, could you please answer a question that netizens are very concerned about. Given how unpopular you are, yet you still managed to film several dramas in a row, did you buy your way into the cast? The investments for these dramas must have suffered terrible losses, right?"
Hearing this question again, Shu Qing still couldn't bear to face it.
She shook her head.
"My face turned completely green at that moment."
The few people at the table couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Lin Yizhou was as quiet as always, but he would laugh along with everyone, occasionally looking up to steal a glance at Jiang Liuyue.
Shu Qing urged again:
"Remember, the most important thing when going on Zhouzhou's interview show is not to get angry and to control your emotions."
"As long as you behave appropriately and simply refuse to answer, it won't matter how hard she presses you."
Jiang Liuyue nodded thoughtfully.
The meal finished.
She had just gone out to pay the bill when the counter informed her that it had already been paid.
"Who did it?" she asked when she returned to the private room with the receipt.
Shu Qing and Chen Cheng looked at each other in dismay, shook their heads, and said, "We don't know. Didn't we say we'd take turns treating? You picked this restaurant, so we didn't make a move."
Sitting in the corner, Lin Yizhou slowly raised his hand.
A faint smile appeared on his lips.
"I did."
As if afraid Jiang Liuyue would be angry, he explained further:
"You treated me to the earth pot chicken yesterday."
"Today is my treat."
That sounded reasonable enough.
After finishing the meal, Shu Qing and Chen Cheng prepared to leave.
Lin Yizhou suddenly spoke up, "I'm not going to class this afternoon either. My manager has other arrangements for me."
Shu Qing and Chen Cheng exchanged a glance.
Smiling wickedly, they said, "Alright, then you manage your own schedule."
"Bye, Liuyue."
"Bye."
Jiang Liuyue saw the two off.
Finding that Lin Yizhou was still following behind her, she couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
"Yizhou, didn't you say your manager arranged something for you?"
Lin Yizhou's dark eyes flickered.
He opened his mouth and said:
"Liuyue, what is your relationship with my brother?"
