Chapter 565
The Meeting Between Poets
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"Shishi, it's nothing. You'll find out this afternoon."
Lin Yufen laughed heartily as she left, enjoying the spectacle. She patted Gu Qing on the shoulder, leaned closer, and whispered, "Little Gu, you two can eat slowly. I won't disturb you any longer."
"Goodbye, Director Yufen."
Liu Shishi waved goodbye gently, her beautiful eyes curving into crescent moons.
After the person left, Gu Qing's expression became visibly conflicted.
"Senior Sister, why don't you wait in my car this afternoon? I'll come find you after I finish filming."
He hesitated for a moment, his voice carrying a hint of probing.
Even if he's incredibly magnanimous, he's not so magnanimous as to film intimate scenes with Yang Mi in front of Liu Shishi.
What kind of situation is this?
"Little brother, I want to see you more."
Liu Shishi remained expressionless, but a faint sorrow surfaced in her beautiful eyes, carrying with it the gentle coquettishness unique to a graceful woman.
She's not an idiot.
Gu Qing was initially nonchalant, but after being reminded by Lin Yufen, her expression immediately changed—it was clearly one of guilt and embarrassment.
Clearly, the scenes to be filmed this afternoon are not simple.
"Could it be a kissing scene?"
Liu Shishi felt a lump in her throat, as if someone had stuffed a ball of cotton into her throat, a bitter and aching feeling.
The thought of my former best friend, with whom I've already parted ways, having to film a kissing scene with the person I like is truly one of the greatest tortures in the world.
But the more this was the case, the more vigilant she became.
It seems I absolutely have to see this show this afternoon.
She wanted to see just how "exciting" the scene was. If she didn't keep an eye on things, Gu Qingzhen might be lured away by Da Mimi. What would happen then?
"OK then."
Gu Qing thought about the script; it wasn't very explicit, at most just a wet princess carry.
Mo Yuan rescued Si Yin from the water prison, soaking wet, and carried her out of the prison—that was all.
There were no kissing scenes or any more intimate contact; it was simply a "hero saves the damsel in distress" scenario.
The problem is, that "beauty" is Yang Mi.
The only problem is,
When my senior sister meets with Da Mimi in the afternoon, will everything really be alright?
He wasn't entirely clear about the grudges between the two people, but he knew it couldn't be explained in just a few words.
"They shouldn't pull my hair, right?"
Looking at her frail and helpless senior sister, Gu Qing felt very worried.
If Da Mimi had just given her a hard push with her chest, Shi Shi Jie would have been knocked off balance and fallen to the ground.
Who would have thought—
"Little brother, where's Sister Cai? Why did Sister Cai leave?"
A familiar, soft, sheep-like voice came from afar.
No need to wait until the afternoon.
Gu Qing opened her eyes slightly and looked at Da Mimi, who appeared in front of her arm with Dilraba. She had changed into a casual outfit and her hair was loose, but her makeup was very exquisite.
No, do you have random spawn points in the wild?
"It's her?!"
Liu Shishi turned her fair swan neck slightly and gazed at the kind older sister she had once considered a good sister.
Her slender neck gleamed like ivory in the sunlight, but her expression was as if she had been doused with cold water.
The fist under the table clenched tightly, both tense and frustrated, the knuckles turning white.
Her delicate cheeks puffed out slightly, like a puffed-up pufferfish.
I'm going to give her a hard time!
I can't pay attention to her!
She owes me an apology!
Liu Shishi decided to stand up for herself this time.
She mentally encouraged herself, over and over again, as if chanting a spell.
"Da da—"
But as Yang Mi drew closer, the crisp footsteps grew clearer and clearer, each step feeling like it was pounding on her heart.
Liu Shishi became inexplicably nervous, and her eyes darted away.
Her eyelashes trembled, and her lips pursed again and again. The courage she had finally mustered deflated like a balloon punctured by a needle.
Yang Mi turned her peach blossom eyes to the side, as if she had just noticed Liu Shishi sitting next to her.
Her smile faded slightly, and she gave a perfunctory nod, casually asking, "Shishi? What are you doing here?"
"I……"
Liu Shishi was discouraged.
She forced a smile, then immediately lowered her head, her voice barely audible, "I...I came to see my brother."
Her fingers were twisted together under the table.
"Did I make a mistake back then?"
Seeing Da Mimi's natural and assertive demeanor, she actually backed down.
Liu Shishi fell into deep confusion and internal conflict, as if two little people were fighting in her mind—one saying "She owes you an apology," and the other saying "Forget it, stop making a fuss."
The trigger between the two of them was their endorsement of the game "Dream of the Three Kingdoms" back then.
Rather than the "head-to-head battle" between "Palace" and "Scarlet Heart" as commonly believed.
The "Queen of Time-Travel Dramas" competition in those years was just a media hype gimmick. What really drove the two apart was the endorsement controversy.
Because Yang Mi verbally withdrew from the contract, Liu Shishi ended up playing two roles in the game's endorsement by chance.
This is certainly a good thing—double the exposure, double the pay, and double the attention.
But at the time, the little lion felt that his good older sister had suffered a loss, believing that she had given up the endorsement to him, and thus felt guilty.
then,
Liu Shishi, in her naiveté, went to find Yang Mi and asked her why she had stopped being a spokesperson.
She thought she was there to show concern, to offer comfort, and to express gratitude.
Unexpectedly,
Yang Mi's words struck Liu Shishi's sore spot directly and accurately.
She said the game company she was endorsing told her, "Do you think you're Liu Yifei? We're already doing you a favor by hiring you as our spokesperson!"
Hearing these words, Liu Shishi's heart broke.
It wasn't because she was being belittled, but because her sympathy for her beloved older sister had been stretched to the extreme.
She empathized deeply with Yang Mi, feeling that Yang Mi had suffered a tremendous injustice.
Because of the immense popularity of "Chinese Paladin 1", and then her rise to fame with "Chinese Paladin 3",
Both public opinion and company marketing refer to her as "Little Liu Tianxian".
There was even a rumor at the time that she and Liu Tianxian were distant cousins, which caused a great stir and many netizens believed it.
When Yang Mi said that, how could Liu Shishi not feel the same way?
She knows all too well what it feels like to be compared and labeled.
I thought that was the end of it.
Yang Mi thought she had found a good excuse to persuade her best friend to stop pursuing the matter.
This whole thing was a conflict between her and Boss Cai over money, and it had nothing to do with Little Lion.
in contrast,
She also felt that she had done a good thing for her best friend—"I'll give you an extra endorsement fee and an extra role, how could that not be good?"
But Liu Shishi took it seriously.
She went to Boss Cai to stand up for Yang Mi.
This led to a major misunderstanding.
Mr. Cai was already furious when Yang Mi stood him up after he finally negotiated the contract.
Seeing that even his beloved daughter had betrayed him, he immediately broke down in anger.
They called the game company and checked the chat history, only to find that the other party had never said such a thing.
However,
Liu Shishi still didn't believe it, thinking that Sister Cai was fooling her.
When her stubbornness kicked in, she wouldn't listen to anyone.
This forced Mr. Cai to publicly call Yang Mi to confirm, leading to that classic statement—
"I didn't say that."
Yang Mi denied it.
A casual remark, like a bucket of cold water, extinguished all of Liu Shishi's enthusiasm and goodwill.
That's the whole story.
Liu Shishi became the "silly roe deer" in the story, busy with everything.
She felt that all her efforts and hardships, her desperate attempt to stand up for her best friend, had ultimately made her the clown betrayed by her best friend.
From Yang Mi's perspective, she was also utterly speechless.
I was just arguing with your boss, I didn't do anything to wrong you.
If there's a better endorsement opportunity without a contract, why wouldn't I take it?
So, does that mean we can only allow entertainment companies to exploit artists and freeze or betray them at the drop of a hat, but I can't fight back against the company?
I'm the hero!
What's with talking about high moral standards with a talent agency?!
Not to mention,
Before she left, your sister even gave you an extra endorsement deal, but she told a white lie and advised you not to take it to heart.
As a result, you couldn't understand anything, whether it was good or bad. You were busy running around doing this and that, which made her lose face and be questioned in public.
It would be a miracle if Yang Mi wasn't angry.
This is why Yang Mi's face often looks colder than Liu Shishi's when the two meet in public.
after all,
From her perspective, she felt much more wronged than Liu Shishi.
……
"Visiting the set? You and your brother are such good friends?"
When Yang Mi saw that Liu Shishi was dejected, she became even angrier.
A cold smile played on her lips, her peach blossom eyes filled with mockery. "I thought you came to see me."
Liu Shishi buried her head even deeper. She had a million things she wanted to say, but when it came to her lips, she couldn't utter a word.
He was the epitome of a coward.
"So what if we have a good relationship? It's none of your business!"
Gu Qing decisively pulled Liu Shishi over.
He looked coldly at Da Mimi, his usually gentle and bright eyes now frozen: "Mi-jie, if you have nothing better to do, go play somewhere else. If you want to vent your anger, find someone else!"
The moment Liu Shishi was pulled over, the helplessness and grievances in her heart felt as if they were being gently supported by a hand.
Dilraba's red lips parted slightly, her eyes wide with shock and disbelief.
What...what...what happened? Why is my brother suddenly so angry? He was fine just a moment ago. How did he suddenly...?
"What...what did you say?!"
Yang Mi was also stunned.
Gu Qing's indifferent tone may not have been loud, but it was extremely hurtful.
Like an invisible knife, it silently pierced my heart.
She always teases and jokes with Gu Qing, and she never sees him get angry even though the car is so dirty.
She never showed any displeasure, like a soft marshmallow.
This made her subconsciously ignore and disbelieve that Gu Qing had hit Director Feng.
But now... just seeing Gu Qing staring coldly at her, Da Mi Mi felt a chill run down her spine.
My lips and teeth are dry, and I have a strong sense of danger.
She had never seen Gu Qing look so gloomy.
The boy who usually smiled brightly and called her "sister" sweetly was like a different person at this moment.
There was no anger or ferocity in his eyes, only an extreme, cold calm.
But this tranquility seemed to carry an almost poppy-like chill.
Yang Mi's thoughts drifted for a moment, only to be replaced by a sense of humiliation.
She was so angry that her delicate body trembled all over, and her chest heaved violently, like a boiler about to explode.
He insulted me! How dare he insult me?!
Growing up, who... has been the one to...
Well... it seems like there have always been a lot of people criticizing her.
From being criticized for having a "plastic surgery face" when she debuted, to being criticized for "working on multiple projects at once" when she became famous, to being criticized for "hyping up" when she got married, to being criticized for "serving herself right" when she got divorced... the number of people who criticized her could circle the earth three times.
But who would dare to publicly insult me?!
Facing Da Mimi, whose pretty face was flushed with anger, Gu Qing remained expressionless and simply waved his hand lightly.
"Brother...brother, don't do this."
Liu Shishi then realized what was happening and gently grasped Gu Qing's hand, afraid that things would get too tense between them.
"honey……"
"All you ever do is play the good Samaritan! Is it any of your business what I do?!"
Da Mimi cried in anger.
Tears welled up in her eyes, but stubbornly refused to fall.
She stomped her foot, turned around, and ran away.
"Huh? Huh?"
Dilraba was at a loss, looking at Gu Qing and then at her own sister Mi, her head turning back and forth like a malfunctioning electric fan.
"Sister Dilraba, go ahead."
The coldness in Gu Qing's eyes faded, and he spoke softly.
"Oh, little brother, uh... Senior Shishi, I'll be going now."
Dilraba then seemed to wake up from her dream and hurried off to catch up with her sweetheart.
After the two left, only Gu Qing and Liu Shishi remained in the RV area.
Liu Shishi stood there, bewildered and at a loss.
The moment Gu Qing grabbed her, the sense of care and security she felt was exactly what she craved.
It's not just polite concern, not just superficial courtesy, but a genuine feeling that someone is protecting you.
But... seeing Yang Mi run away crying, Liu Shishi couldn't help but feel guilty and panicked.
She felt responsible for all of this.
If she hadn't come to visit the set, if she hadn't been sitting there, if she hadn't been unsure how to react... none of this would have happened.
Feeling anxious and lost, utterly dejected.
"Senior Sister, sometimes you need to be a little tougher, you know?"
Gu Qing thought she hadn't come to her senses yet, so he gently pressed her slender arm and sighed.
He earnestly advised, "If you don't get angry, others will bully you. Especially in this circle, it's all about bullying the weak and fearing the strong!"
A dignified member of the "85 Flowers" (a term referring to actresses born in the 1980s), a top star in the hearts of a generation, might even face humiliation and have her lines cut by screenwriters when she films a TV series in the future.
This is simply unimaginable.
When did screenwriters in the Chinese entertainment industry develop this kind of ability?
If Gu Qing were in this situation, she would at most give him a look—either she gets out, or… she still gets out!
I'm already being generous by not personally bringing the screenwriter to the set to revise the script. You're giving me face by coming to teach me how to act?!
“Little brother, you shouldn’t have been so mean to Mimi… she…”
Liu Shishi hesitated, glancing sideways at Yang Mi's departing figure.
The figure had already disappeared around the corner, but her gaze remained fixed there.
"Okay, then I'll go apologize to her."
Gu Qing looked at her, and as soon as he let go, she was hugged.
"No...no need, you...you can't apologize."
Liu Shishi anxiously grabbed Gu Qing's hand, shaking her head like a rattle-drum. She stammered, "Mimi... she also owes me an apology. Let's just consider it... let's just call it even."
"How can I use your apology? I'd better go apologize to her instead."
Gu Qing wanted to temper her temper—she's called Little Lion, so why is she so timid?
He made a gesture as if to pull his hand away.
"No, you can't go!"
He tried to pull his hand away, but Liu Shishi held him tightly.
She crouched down and, with all her might, clung tightly to his arm, refusing to let him go.
"Senior Sister, didn't I do something wrong?"
"You...you did nothing wrong! You were protecting me! It was Mimi who was wrong; she insisted on provoking me, and she deserved it!"
Liu Shishi blushed and blurted it out.
"now it's right."
Gu Qing knelt down and gently cupped Liu Shishi's fair cheeks in his hands. His palms were warm, his fingertips slightly cool, and his movements as he cupped her face were very gentle.
"Senior Sister, you are a member of the 85 Flowers, you are a top female star, you are the number one sister of Tangren Media."
You can't just stand by and do nothing when others bully you, can you? Don't be afraid, and don't be afraid of trouble. If Sister Cai can't protect you, I…”
He paused.
I find this a bit cheesy, like lines from an idol drama.
"What if you can't protect me either?"
Liu Shishi's beautiful eyes reflected Gu Qing's image.
Those warm, clear eyes were so captivating that one couldn't help but be mesmerized and entranced.
Her voice was nasal, soft like she was being coquettish, yet also like she was seriously asking a very important question.
"That means Sister Cai is incompetent. Let's both kneel down before her then."
Gu Qing let go of his hands and stood up, supporting himself on his knees.
"No way! If it really comes to that, we're quitting the industry!"
Liu Shishi opened her arms, like a penguin waiting to be picked up.
"If you quit the industry, you won't be able to make any money..."
Gu Qing understood and gently picked her up.
"It's okay, I'll take care of you. I've earned a lot of money, and I'll give it all to you."
Liu Shishi's heart had already melted.
She wrapped her delicate arms around Gu Qing's neck, and Jiang Yan's lips gently pressed against his. A light touch followed, and she murmured tenderly, "My bank account number is..."
"Stop, stop, stop."
Gu Qing quickly looked up, "Senior Sister, please wake up. I don't dare listen to what you're saying."
"What's there to be afraid of? Buy whatever you want, and I can earn more when I run out."
Liu Shishi's eyebrows furrowed, and she looked somewhat angry.
"I can earn my own money, why would I spend your money?"
"Why can't I spend it? Don't you value my money? You have to spend it!"
This was when she was at her worst today; her voice was eight octaves higher.
"Stop, let's get in the car first. Hugging and cuddling may be fine on set, but we can't do that."
Gu Qing's ears were almost deafened from being yelled at.
"Elbow, get in the car!"
Liu Shishi blushed, then snorted and pulled Gu Qing into the RV.
"Little brother, why are your bed sheets new?"
As soon as she entered the bedroom, Liu Shishi looked at the sheets and blankets and asked a question instinctively.
The bed sheet was light gray, neatly folded, and smelled of laundry detergent.
"I... the old one has been sitting for too long, I'll get a new one."
Gu Qing was a little unsure of what to say.
If he remembered correctly, this quilt was a gift from Yang Mi not long ago...
But he can't tell the truth, can he?
"This was given to me by Sister Mi because she got drunk in the car and dirtied my bed."
Saying this could lead to someone's death.
"Okay, it won't be new for long."
When they're alone, the little lion becomes quite smug.
A typical bully at home.
"Senior sister, how about we talk about poetry and literature first? I have filming this afternoon, and I'm worried my performance won't be good later on..."
Gu Qing hesitated, not really wanting to engage in lewd behavior in broad daylight.
It would be so embarrassing if I couldn't carry him in a princess carry when we got back.
"No, I need to give you a medical check-up!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi became even more anxious.
She gave Gu Qing a push and skillfully flipped over and climbed on top of him.
If you were to film an intimate scene with Yang Mi while you were at full health, wouldn't she be terrified?
What if they start acting out a real relationship while filming?
What if Gu Qing falls for Da Mimi while holding her?
just in case……
no,
"Your evil thoughts must be nipped in the bud. Let's get started!"
"Start straight away? Can you handle it?"
"Oh, I can handle it!"
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...(End of this chapter)