Zhou Xinmian froze. She knew it would probably make her best friend even more embarrassed if they posted this online.Many people online would not distinguish the truth and only judge things from the surface.Zhong Keke opened the meeting room door and walked in.Everyone in the meeting room looked at her."Truth will speak for itself. Miss Huo, if you want the netizens to be the judge, you can post it online. Actors going on strike will ultimately cost the film crew and the investors who invested in the film losses. Those who want to invite you to star in their films in the future would have to think twice. If you dislike someone in the crew and want to go on strike again, who's going to bear the losses?"Zhong Keke said without fear. Besides, the speech was not only meant for Huo Yuejing but also for the other actors who went on strike with Huo Yuejing.Film crews were scared of actors who caused trouble the most when making casting decisions. Huo Yuejing's reputation in the in
It looked like a hug of reconciliation, but she whispered in Zhong Keke's ear..."See, you have to act in the film when I demand it. At the end of the day, you're just a nobody, Zhong Keke. Who do you think you are?"With that said, Huo Yuejing stepped back two or three steps, smiled at Zhong Keke, and said, "I'll look forward to your performance!"The strike ended with Zhong Keke agreeing to be the stand-in.Zhou Xinmian grabbed her best friend and said worriedly, "Are you really going to be the stand-in?""Yeah." Zhong Keke nodded."But that scene...""It's just acting, and it's not real. Besides, the film crew will take protective measures for me," said Zhong Keke."You apologized and agreed to be the stand-in. Were you... afraid of implicating me?" Zhou Xinmian began to realize why her best friend was willing to apologize."I'm scared I'll have to compensate a lot of money to the film crew if this becomes a big deal. It has nothing to do with you!" Zhong Keke said with fei
Huo Yuejing frowned. It was... Yan Luochu. It was said that they went to university together. Besides that, Yan Luochu was also one of the film's investors.Yan Luochu rushed to Zhong Keke's side and said, "Forget about this scene. I'll talk to the director." He rushed over after hearing she was forced to be a stand-in for a scene with beatings and abuse at the office."It's pointless even if you do that," said Zhong Keke."How do you know it's pointless if I don't try?" Yan Luochu asked.Zhong Keke said, "Because the circumstances won't allow it. Huo Yuejing is the one who forced me to do it. The director and producer dare not offend Huo Yuejing." 'Or rather, they dare not offend Huo Yuejing's backer.'However, she had no idea who Huo Yuejing's backer was. She only saw from online gossip that Huo Yuejing had good resources because she had a powerful backer.The film was also a stepping stone for Huo Yuejing. It was said that there was a drama where she could be the female lead
Without thinking much, Zhong Keke knew she was being set up. 'Who did it? Huo Yuejing?'Huo Yuejing not only wanted her to be a stand-in for her, but she also wanted to make her more miserable!Then, she felt the extras pulling off her costume. 'No, this can't go on!'Zhong Keke kicked one of the extras in the crotch as hard as she could.The man screamed, and Zhong Keke took the opportunity to escape. However, she had only gotten up and taken about two steps forward when someone grabbed her hair and yanked her backward.'Ouch! It hurts!'It was almost like her scalp was being ripped off!Zhong Keke's face was full of pain, but out of the corners of her eyes, she caught sight of Yan Luochu. He was only a few steps away from the director!'There he is!'He asked me to wait for him while he went to tell the director to get me out of the scene, yet he's just standing there watching!'Zhong Keke fell to the floor as the extras tugged on her. They kicked her as if they were going
Zhong Keke thought in a trance, feeling as though her consciousness was slightly all over the place.In a daze, she thought she heard someone shouting, "Hey, who... Who are you? We're filming now. Please leave... What are you..."Then, the forces beating her and yanking her clothes seemed to disappear. All that was left was wailing.Just then, someone picked her up, and she heard a gentle voice. "Miss Zhong, I'm sorry that you got hurt. I'll send you to the hospital right now."Zhong Keke finally opened her eyes reluctantly. She was greeted by an unfamiliar woman's face.The woman was in her 30s. She looked smart and capable."Who... are you?" Zhong Keke asked with difficulty."I'm—" Before the woman had time to answer, Huo Yuejing had rushed over with her assistant and said, "Who are you? Do you know we're filming right now? Where are the security guards? Get them out of here!"Her plan was about to come to fruition, but it was ruined by these people who appeared suddenly. How
After all, the film studio in Shen City was the largest in the country. More than 70 percent of the country's films were shot here. If these actors were not allowed to enter the film studio, it was tantamount to killing their acting careers."That's too much. Why?""Yeah, why?"Some of the actors who went on strike with Huo Yuejing today immediately panicked. They only did that to please Huo Yuejing. After all, rumors had it that she had a powerful backer. If they got on her good side, perhaps they could get some resources from her.They did not expect it to turn out like this."It's because the film studio belongs to the Gu family." Qiao Yumei once again silenced the voices with one statement.Qiao Yumei ignored the others and only asked her men to pick up Zhong Keke so that she could quickly be sent to the hospital.Zhou Xinmian was stunned, unable to believe her eyes.She thought Keke was in serious trouble this time, but someone came to Keke's rescue!Besides that... it wa
It did not take long for the police to arrive. There was a police station just a few hundred meters from the film studio, so the police arrived quickly.They took the extras who beat up Zhong Keke and Huo Yuejing back to the police station.After all, according to the extras, it was all set up by Huo Yuejing.Huo Yuejing was no longer as arrogant as before. Facing the police who wanted to take her away, she struggled like a shrew and even wanted to hit the police. "Do you know who I am? If you touch me, forget about staying in the police force!"However, her threats had no effect. She was even forced into the police car because she refused to cooperate.After they were taken away, the place quieted down.The director and the producer looked at each other. There was no way they could continue filming at this point. They had to take the day off and figure out a solution.Yan Luochu had mixed feelings right now.He only found out that it was not fake and that Keke was really bei
Li Yanqing watched Yan Luochu run away and pressed her red lips tightly. 'He left in such a hurry. Is he worried about Zhong Keke?'It's a pity that Zhong Keke was saved today. Zhong Keke got lucky. I didn't expect Gu Group's executive assistant to show up because of a filming strike.'But... what on earth is going on? Why would an executive assistant of a corporation care if the actors of a film went on strike?'Li Yanqing's doubts were shared by many of the cast members. Only Bai Ruoqing looked enlightened as if he had confirmed something.'Sure enough... The company asked me to join the cast and become the male lead because of Zhong Keke!'"Brother Bai, why are you smiling?" Bai Ruoqing's assistant beside Bai Ruoqing could not help asking when they saw the smile on his lips.Bai Ruoqing said with a half-smile, "There are always people who bite off more than they can chew. They think they're stones and want to break eggs, but it turns out they're the eggs that people can break
He clenched his jaw and felt his teeth ache. 'Yeah, she’s broken up with me. She has every right to find a new boyfriend, but... the thought of her smiling at another man, and kissing and hugging him makes me uncomfortable.’ Gu Lichen could not help feeling irritated."You can't find one! Do you think you can find another man like me to love when you love me so much?" he said.Zhong Keke retorted with a slightly red face, "You... You're too confident. Who are you to say I can't find one? I love you now, but I can slowly get over you. Besides, I don't need to find a man like you in the future. I just need to find an ordinary man with a good personality who treats me well! I’ll give him all my heart, and he’ll do the same!"It was more like she was telling herself that.'Yes, I can move on from him. I can do it!'However, her words seemed to have provoked him as he turned the steering wheel sharply, slammed on the brakes, and pulled over at the roadside.She was thrown forward and
The fact Zhong Keke accepted was that she feared she would love him more and more!When Yi Jinli and Gu Lichen returned to the ward, Ling Yiran was still chatting with Zhong Keke about the children, not only the new baby but also the triplets."Alright, Lichen and I are going home first. Yiran, have a good rest. I'll visit you and the baby again next time," Zhong Keke said and got up after seeing the exhaustion on Ling Yiran's face.Ling Yiran replied, "Okay. I'll let you meet my triplets next time.""Sure."After Zhong Keke and Gu Lichen left, Yi Jinli lay on Ling Yiran's bed and said, "If you're sleepy, sleep first. The doctor said you need more rest."Ling Yiran said, "I'm a little sleepy, but I had a nice chat with Keke today. Jin, you know what? I think it's great that Lichen has fallen in love with Keke. Keke's a wonderful woman, and Lichen has finally found his happily ever after."She said as she slowly closed her eyes and fell asleep.Looking at his wife's sleeping fac
"Thank you! It's a good painting, and I like it very much. I didn't expect you to draw my daughter like that.""I saw the baby when I came to the hospital that day, so I remembered," said Zhong Keke."I heard from Jin that you and Lichen both came to the hospital that day. I didn't scare you, did I?" said Ling Yiran.Zhong Keke smiled softly, "All that matters is that you're safe. Being alive is better than anything."The two women chatted while the two men looked at each other. Then, Yi Jinli said, "Lichen, let's go get some air."The two men got up and walked out of the ward.Zhong Keke looked uneasily at the ward door.Ling Yiran said, "They’ll be back soon. Don't worry. My Jin won't kidnap Lichen."Zhong Keke smiled, knowing that Yi Jinli probably had not told Ling Yiran about what happened that day."By the way, how are you and Lichen's relationship? Does he treat you well?" Ling Yiran asked."He treats me well." It was true. He treated her well. He would give her everyt
He and Song Qingyao were not even friends."You don't have to explain this to me," said Zhong Keke. They had broken up, and she did not need these explanations.Besides, she knew better than anyone that he had always been in love with Yiran.Thinking of Yiran, Zhong Keke said, "I want to go to the hospital to see Yiran. Can I?" The last time she visited Yiran, Yiran was still unconscious, so she wanted to check on her.Hesitation flashed across Gu Lichen's face."Don't worry. I won't say anything to trigger Yiran. I’ll still pretend to be your girlfriend in front of Yiran. If Yiran asks you, you can say we're doing quite well. When Yiran has recovered, I can make an excuse to say we've broken up. Of course, I can take all the blame. For example, I thought being with you attracted too much attention, or I couldn’t get used to being with you, or I had fallen for someone else—"Before she could finish speaking, she was suddenly pulled into a wide embrace.His hands held her tightly
Zhou Xinmian: [I said you were living with Gu Lichen now. Then they said nothing and left readily.]"..."Zhou Xinmian: [Did you block their phone numbers? They said you're not answering your phone.]Zhong Keke: [Yeah.]She should have blocked her uncle's family's phone numbers long ago. Even blocking them now was considered late!Zhou Xinmian: [Well done! But didn’t they try calling you using another phone number?]Zhong Keke: [They did. But as soon as they spoke and I heard their voices, I hung up and blocked their phone numbers.]In other words, she did not give them a chance to talk.She did not want to listen to what they had to say anyway. They had worn out the last of her affection.Zhou Xinmian: [Have you made up your mind this time?]Zhong Keke: [I’ll just consider that my grandparents only gave birth to my father!]In other words, she no longer considered her uncle and his family her family!Zhou Xinmian: [You should have done that long ago! They told me Gu Lichen
It was why he had said such things at the time to keep the woman from leaving!"Maybe I've liked you since then." It probably started earlier than he thought.Zhong Keke's eyes watered as tears were about to pour out. She raised her hands and covered her eyes, "Gu Lichen, stop telling me such things!"Such things would only make her waver when her resolution was hard-won. Did he know how much determination and perseverance it took her to ask for a break-up and keep her distance from him to stop loving him when she loved him so much?Though her hands shielded her eyes, they could not stop the tears.His fingers pulled her hands away. "Alright, I'll stop. I'll stop talking. Don't cry."Her tears had always left him flustered.He hugged her and coaxed her. The indifference in his phoenix eyes had become affection.Zhong Keke finally stopped crying, but she still sniffled occasionally.Holding a tissue, Gu Lichen carefully wiped the tears from her face. After a moment, he said,
"Do you care about me?" She smiled bitterly. "That word isn’t only something you say but..." She did not continue speaking after a pause.However, he already knew what she was going to say.Gu Lichen turned pale. He knew that the incident at the comic fiesta was something that bothered her.He was the one who caused it!"Also, I think we'd better talk about the possibility of me getting pregnant!" she said."Okay, go ahead," he said as he asked the others in the living room to leave."Will you insist that I have the baby if I get pregnant?" she asked, looking at him."If you’re pregnant, I don't want to lose the baby," he said. He had never longed for children even though his parents had always wanted grandchildren, even if it was out of wedlock.However, such ideas had never occurred to him.Now, he wanted to have the baby because they would be... his baby with Keke!"Even if I don't want the baby, are you still going to stop me from having an abortion?" she asked.He was s
Even though he did not love her, she still thought she was a better candidate than Zhong Keke.However, to her disappointment, the way Gu Lichen looked at her was still icy."I'm not interested in you. The Song family you're so proud of will no longer exist in Shen City a year later. Perhaps the Song family can keep some things if you start planning now. Otherwise, you'll have nothing left."With that said, Gu Lichen left the ward, leaving Song Qingyao standing where she was in a daze.Other than reluctance, resentment, and jealousy, there was more shock and fear on her face.'Does Lichen intend to eradicate the Song family within a year? Is... Is he going that far for Zhong Keke? He doesn't love Zhong Keke, right? Why is he doing it? Why?' Unfortunately, no one could give her the answer.Gu Lichen walked out of the hospital and got into the car. He slowly closed his eyes as Song Qingyao's last words flashed through his mind.'It doesn't matter... even if I don't love her?'Kek
Song Qingyao's heart sank. Sure enough, he could find out anything he wanted to."Why did you do it?" Gu Lichen said coldly.Song Qingyao suddenly laughed. "You're asking me why? Gu Lichen, I’ve loved you for so many years. What do you think?""I wouldn't love you even if Zhong Keke didn't exist. If I wanted to fall for you, I would have done so from the beginning," said Gu Lichen.Song Qingyao's mouth was full of bitterness. She knew that!However, knowing was one thing. Her being reluctant and unwilling to accept it was a different matter!She shouted, "Why did you choose Zhong Keke? You love Ling Yiran because Ling Yiran saved your life when you were a child. What about Zhong Keke? Why her?"She accepted losing to Ling Yiran because she had never saved Lichen's life.However, how could she accept losing to Zhong Keke? "Because she's the one who saved me from the messy relationship," replied Gu Lichen."What do you mean?" Song Qingyao was puzzled.Instead of explaining, he