"..."
"..."
Both the perforrs and the audience fell silent.
Luo Li’er, on the other hand, didn’t mind.
Looking at soone who appeared so serious, it’s likely Pei Yunxi was a bit dazed at this point, questioning whether there truly was soone nad Chen Jiang in this world.
There is always a higher mountain.
True master-level actors are never on screen.
She was willing to play background for this person.
"When did you et that guy?"
Luo Li’er started to arrange the tiline, not sure if there was a wavering.
The most impressive part ca. Jiang Chen didn’t respond imdiately, but rather furrowed his brows in recollection, confirming before speaking, highlighting sincerity.
"I t him in the second year after I graduated, at an overseas cocktail party. He’s a major figure in the fashion industry and helped a lot. He also provided a lot of support when filming ’That Blue.’"
Brilliant.
Absolutely brilliant.
Even Pei Yunxi, who was originally the female lead, was gradually captivated by his performance.
Jiang Chen looked nostalgic, "Perhaps it was because of ’That Blue’ that he was shocked and overwheld by your sister’s charm, leading K.E Group to sign your sister as the global ambassador... I don’t need to explain what happened next, do I?"
"You were able to enter the K.E Headquarters and launch your own perfu, thanks to his assistance."
Was this really an unrehearsed, impromptu performance?
The director really lives up to the title.
Doesn’t even need a script.
Luo Li’er’s beautiful eyebrows furrowed and relaxed several tis, it was evident that she was struggling internally.
Jiang Chen held the water glass, striking while the iron was hot, "The reason you were urgently called back today was because he abruptly notified . Business battles can be cruel, and with K.E Group being an international fashion empire, there are too many competitors. Recently, so senior figures in K.E have been targeted by well-organized and purposeful assassins, and Chen Jiang has also received death threats. He asked to arrange for your return because he didn’t want you caught up in this turmoil."
Pei Yunxi tilted her head back.
Mhm.
She started looking at the ceiling.
As for why she was looking at the ceiling.
When soone is at a loss for words, they tend to want to distract themselves.
Of course.
This was also a reflection of deep admiration.
If she weren’t the female lead, she would probably be imprisoned by soone’s terrifying storytelling ability and beco his follower.
Okay.
Pei Yunxi began to space out, involuntarily revisiting every mont since she t him, and every word he ever said.
— The worst actors go into movies.
A saying heard sowhere.
Strikingly vivid.
"Then... can you make a video call with him?"
Obviously.
Luo Li’er, who originally thought they were lying, was severely shaken, but her trust in her own judgnt had not completely collapsed.
Making a video call was definitely not possible.
Even if they found an actor instantly, it still wouldn’t be easy, as not everyone has the ability to perform without a script. Once the video is out, the truth would undeniably be exposed.
"He’s currently overwheld with the death threats, so I think it’s best not to disturb him. If he weren’t unable to spare the energy, he wouldn’t have asked to bring you back."
Jiang Chen took a sip of water, "Let’s wait for K.E to handle this danger first. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."
A perfect ending.
From his expressions, actions, to his lines... flawless, even the timing of drinking water was perfectly controlled.
Luo Li’er’s mouth was shut tight.
Indeed.
The man is facing a death threat; making a casual video call at this ti would be an international joke, wouldn’t it?
Not everyone is like her good senior, willing to co and dispel her doubts in the middle of the night.
Oh.
Even though it’s dayti in France right now.
"Sis, when do you plan to tell Uncle?"
This isn’t a one-man show.
The male lead needs to take a rest sotis.
Luo Li’er’s gaze shifted to Pei Yunxi.
Because she’d been playing the background for too long, Pei Yunxi wasn’t able to get into character imdiately. It took a few seconds before she realized her role as the lead, responding with a serene deanor, "No rush."
"Sis, how much longer do you plan on keeping Uncle in the dark? They’re really worried about your love life."
Still fell for it.
The old ginger really is spicier.
But Luo Li’er wasn’t to bla.
Considering who laid the trap, being fooled isn’t shaful at all.
"They’ve been anxious for so long anyway. A little longer isn’t going to matter."
"..."
"..."
The air fell silent.
Luo Li’er couldn’t help but look at her senior.
But her senior wasn’t omnipotent, and with a helpless shrug, he indicated he couldn’t do anything about it.
"Sis, why don’t you say sothing? It’s obviously a good..."
Luo Li’er paused.
Is it really a good thing?
Not necessarily.
She still knew nothing about that guy.
Having money and status doesn’t equate to having good character.
And what about his looks?
Thinking of Westerners being hairy all over made Luo Li’er uncomfortable, not to ntion black people. She was even resistant to white people. Unlike so won who idolize foreigners, she still found Eastern n more pleasing to the eye.
"How old is he?"
Luo Li’er asked with concern, really worried that her sister might blurt out a forty or fifty-year-old.
Though such things aren’t surprising in today’s tis, she still felt a bit unable to accept it.
Pei Yunxi didn’t reply, but looked at Jiang Chen, already having developed a path dependency.
"Thirty-three."
Jiang Chen replied effortlessly.
Director, after all.
If he doesn’t take charge, who will?
Thirty-three?
Luo Li’er secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Of course, even if that guy turned out to be an old man, she couldn’t vehently oppose it, as ultimately it’s her sister’s private matter, and she, as a younger sister, has no right to interfere. But fortunately, that dreadful scenario didn’t occur.
Achieving such high accomplishnts at this age is already considered young.
"...Is he handso?"
Luo Li’er tentatively asked again.
"Shallow."
Jiang Chen chuckled, "What use are good looks? You can’t live off them. Only young girls like you care about these things; mature won like your sister don’t concern themselves with that. Aren’t handso guys abundant in the entertainnt industry? The most important thing for a man is if he can provide material security, emotional value, and a sense of safety."
Eloquent and skillful.
But ultimately reasonable.
Luo Li’er gazed at him, "Senior, my sister already has a boyfriend, so why are you flattering her?"
Jiang Chen was surprised, then laughed as if not catching the hidden aning in Luo Li’er’s words, "I’m not flattering her. Your sister’s excellence is evident to all. So don’t worry, she will definitely take good care of herself."
Luo Li’er gently sighed.
"What is it? Didn’t you always want your sister to date? Now that your wish has co true, shouldn’t you be happy?"
Luo Li’er forced a smile, "I’m happy, but..."
Her tone lowered.
"Why does it have to be a foreigner..."
Jiang Chen was intrigued.
Having seen many girls who admire foreigners, suddenly encountering soone like Luo Li’er, who is biased against them, was a novelty.
"You don’t like foreigners?"
Luo Li’er sneakily glanced at her sister and dared not speak directly, "No, I just think our country’s n are quite good too. And so of them are really excellent."
"Indeed."
Jiang Chen nodded, then with a similar sigh, "It’s all about fate, I guess. Your sister marrying abroad does feel sowhat of a loss for us Shen Zhou n, a kind of national sha too."
"Do you know what you’re saying?"
Pei Yunxi chid in.
Wearing a mask for too long can easily make one forget it’s not their real face.
Many actors struggle to break free for this reason.
It seed Jiang Chen was caught in such a problem, unknowingly swept into the act, deeply absorbed.
Fortunately, Pei Yunxi reminded him in ti.
"Sorry about that."
Luo Li’er didn’t notice anything unusual and exchanged looks with Jiang Chen. Their eyes t, sparking a "great minds think alike" mont.
However.
What difference does it make if they both think it’s a pity?
Whom she dates is her sister’s choice, and no one can force that upon her.
"Sigh."
Luo Li’er shook her head, murmuring to herself, "So disappointing."
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