Section 2
Everyone was cheering and celebrating, except for Si Nian, whose lips twitched.
Cheng Chen sat down by the bed, drying her hair with a towel while gesturing for her to sit casually: "I suddenly remembered while I was taking a shower that she likes women. Sleeping with her is no different from sleeping with an ordinary man," she paused for a moment and continued, "So it would be better for you to sleep here tonight; I will sleep on the floor."
The director's assistant, Liu Xia, brought over a small plate of green chili peppers and subtly signaled to Si Nian with her eyes, indicating that she should continue to seek benefits for the vast number of female compatriots
Ah? Dong Xiao was surprised, "What a coincidence, screenwriter, isn't your cat named Cola?"
She picked up a chili pepper and took a small bite: "I suggested using him for the last play, but unfortunately, he insisted on not being cast..." Before she could finish her sentence, a sharp, pungent spiciness surged up, immediately forcing two lines of tears from her eyes, yet she still professionally completed her sentiment, "This time, I still believe that the second male lead must be him."
Cheng Chen was about to light the cigarette he was holding between his teeth when he noticed Si Nian looking at him. He raised the lighter in his hand to signal her to wait until he finished lighting the cigarette. It was only after a soft click that he spoke: "Do you really want him?"
After she finished speaking, she cast a glance at the person in front of her, as if it were nothing.
Fortunately, Cheng Chen did not take advantage of the situation. Since it was a unanimous request from everyone, he simply selected a few key personnel and brought them to his home to work overnight. Thus, after a long night of overtime, this group immediately rushed to buy countless snacks and beers for this leading actor in historical dramas, heading to Director Cheng's house to continue their all-nighter.
Moreover, I really do not mind that she likes women
She hesitated and said, "Going to your room so late seems even more inconvenient..."
Apart from this reason, she really cannot think of any other urgent matter that could prompt him to seek her out in the middle of the night
The crowd responded with a knowing "oh".
Why does it feel like I am offering myself for a position?
The entire bedroom contains only a large bed, with clothes scattered haphazardly on the carpet, leaving no place to sit
Isn't this akin to burying one's head in the sand?
After a while, the elderly lady peeked in from the door and smiled, "Is Director Cheng and the screenwriter here?" After saying this, she dutifully turned on the bright lights, "Why are you still not leaving? Fortunately, I came in to take a look; otherwise, you two would have been locked in the company.
She could not discern the sincerity or insincerity in Cheng Chen's words, yet she spoke a blunt truth in a joking manner
You specifically came out to sleep in the living room, what does that make her think? Cheng Chen rejected it very naturally
You, Director Cheng, are indeed a genuine man. It seems that this side is the more dangerous one, doesn't it?
After finishing the conversation, I was taken aback when I saw the caller ID
In the dim light, he noticed Cheng Chen still staring at him without blinking, the calmness he had just displayed completely vanished. The water was very hot, and it burned his fingers through the glass cup, yet he remained motionless. She was afraid he would say something related to the past, so she could only empty her mind and stare blankly at the ginger slices floating in the cola.
This time I can be considered to have understood clearly, but what inconvenience could there be in sleeping with a woman
Cheng Chen's voice was already somewhat awkward, and being asked like that made it even harder to say. He could only clear his throat and continue to explain: "The person in your room is quite special... It is not very convenient for you to sleep together with her."
Siyuan was at a loss for words, while Cheng Chen wore an expression of indifference that had nothing to do with me. She could only numb herself, thinking, isn't it just ambiguous rumors? Which film crew doesn't have seventeen or eighteen ambiguous topics? What is there to be afraid of?
She finally gritted her teeth and reached out to knock on the door
On the other end of the phone, there was another moment of silence, and he finally sighed: "Get dressed and come over, I want to discuss the script outline with you all night."
Soon, a soft sound was heard, and the text message arrived
I haven't done anything else, I haven't done anything else... I also didn't think you were doing anything else.
At the moment her heart was racing, she suddenly heard the voice of the duty staff, seemingly asking if anyone was still in the company. Si Nian felt as if she had grasped a lifeline and immediately called out: "Here, there is still someone in the tea room"
I apologize, she hurriedly put it back in its place, I picked it up casually and did not pay attention
Before the words had left his mouth, the assistant screenwriter Dong Xiao, who had been lagging behind the crowd, rushed out of the elevator. Upon seeing the dog, the young boy became particularly excited and immediately squatted down, coaxing and asking: "What is its name? So cute."
Shen Zhe became famous for his ancient costume, and his appearance with a feather fan and a long robe has long captured the hearts of many young girls. If it weren't for the big boss's insistence on promoting insiders, they would have already been waving their flags in support.
The moment the door opened, Xuebi caught the scent of Sinian and immediately halted its movement towards Cheng Chen, leaping into Sinian's embrace instead. ... Sinian was amused; just as he held it and intended to softly coax it, he noticed five or six pairs of eyes staring at him, eerily silent ... . ... The nature of dogs is well known to everyone; they only recognize their own family.
After a long silence, Cheng Chen helplessly lifted his chin and pointed to another guest room: "Aren't you afraid of being caught by them while standing at the door of my bedroom?" The guest room responded in kind, filled with laughter.
She looked at him in confusion, feeling that the towel in her hand was somewhat damp, and immediately understood his unusual behavior
Indeed ... . ... I originally had no discrimination, but others might misinterpret it when they see it
Cheng Chen glanced at Si Nian with amusement and called out "Sprite"
With a resounding statement, everyone finally understood
"Sprite," someone replied
Si Nian no longer dared to hesitate and immediately followed in.
In fact, many roles have already been predetermined, yet the second male lead remains in a state of indecision. This character is a paranoid individual, a lovesick person who bears the weight of the world yet exclusively cherishes the female lead, embodying the utmost cliché. However, it is precisely this unchanging archetype that ensures whoever plays the role becomes popular.
Ke Chengchen did not give her any room for consideration and immediately hung up the phone
Cheng Chen smiled faintly and said, "I am discussing the script."
What he is holding is the towel he just used to dry his hair
It was inexplicably quiet for a moment over there, and then he said: "You will sleep in my room tonight, now pack your things and come over."
She lowered her head to take it, and with a hasty wipe, blood surged all over her body in an instant, even her neck turned completely red
My home is nearby, and I encountered the process of walking the dog.
The more she thought about it, the more it felt wrong, so she turned around and walked back
Everyone's gaze was fixed on him, waiting for a response
He remained silent, took out a new bath towel from the wardrobe, walked to the bedside, and handed it to her: "It's fine, I just use it to dry my hair, nothing else."
She resigned herself to sitting on the bed
Something just happened. Everything is taken care of, who are you trying to fool
It is Cheng Chen
Li Xiaoqing wishes to promote the company's rising star, but the investors prefer the recently popular Shen Zhe. Cheng Chen has yet to express an opinion.
She nodded fearlessly, completely disregarding Li Xiaoqing's wishes
Her hair was still dripping with water, as she had not properly dried it just moments ago. She casually picked up the towel from the bed to wipe away the water trickling between her strands. While she was pondering whether she had raised any suspicions when she came out, Cheng Chen had already turned to glance at her, but suddenly halted all his movements.
His tone was very casual, yet each word slipped into her ears, leaving her silent for a long time. She lowered her head, poured a steaming cup of ginger cola, and handed it to him: "Yes, I really regret it."
He mechanically played with the lighter, listening to them continue to stir up another wave of discussion about Shen Zhe.
Si Nian's smile was superficial, continuing to explain: "Last time I fed it luncheon meat, I estimate it particularly loves to eat it, and it remembers me."
Cheng Chen's home has one master bedroom and two guest rooms. Since Si Nian and a producer are women, they naturally occupy one room, leaving the remaining four men to squeeze into the other guest room
In the end, Xuebi truly matched everyone's imagination, following her throughout the entire evening. Even when Si Nian needed to go to the restroom, Xuebi had to stand guard outside. By the time they finalized the script outline at 4 o'clock, Xuebi was still lying at her feet, tiredly waiting for her to take her to bed. Si Nian, feeling helpless, had no choice but to take Xuebi into the guest room under the watchful eyes of everyone.
The other women holding bamboo skewers nodded in agreement while biting into the grilled meat
Script outline? Not a word has been written yet
Si Nian watched him take out new pillows and blankets from the wardrobe, still feeling uneasy: "How about I sleep in the living room?"
Cheng Chen smiled but did not speak
After thinking it over, I still do not dare to provoke Cheng Chen. I took two steps back and continued to feel conflicted in front of the bedroom door
It is good to take a bath and change clothes in the middle of the night, standing outside the director's door
Although it seemed that no one had lived there for a while, the basic toiletries were all available. Si Nian saw that the producer was still on the phone, so she went into the bathroom first and took a refreshing hot shower. Just as she was drying her hair with a towel, she heard her phone ringing. She hurriedly wrapped herself in a bath towel and ran out, smiling at the woman: "I am done, you can go now"
The moment the door opened, a faint scent of mint wafted out. Cheng Chen seemed to have just finished showering, her hair still damp, holding a bath towel in one hand, signaling for her to come in
To accommodate them, this guest room is still a small suite, featuring a private bathroom
After speaking, he immediately turned around and poured a glass for himself as well
Moreover, they are making phone calls in a secretive manner
The wall lights in the tea room are kept on year-round, and at this moment, such an atmosphere makes the ambiance even more ambiguous
That night, Si Nian insisted on taking a taxi back by herself. Seeing her so determined, Cheng Chen did not say anything further.
The distance from the guest room to the master bedroom is only a few meters, yet she hesitated for a full three minutes without daring to knock on the door
Both individuals were thoroughly clean, their bodies completely wet, standing face to face, which made the situation even more awkward
Whether pets have affairs is unknown, but the rumors of the two owners' affair seem to have been confirmed
Even if that woman is very masculine on the inside, she is still a woman on the outside
She reflected on this sentence three times, understood it, and also felt frustrated
Ah? Si Nian was taken aback, thinking it was just her imagination, "My signal is poor, could you please say that again"
Forget it, as long as I firmly insist on discussing the script
While dining at Nanmanting in the evening, Si Nian held the fragrant roasted foie gras, contemplated for a long time, and finally expressed his stance: "I want to use Shen Zhe; he is very suitable for period dramas. Just look at his portrayal of Nalan Rongruo..." A rather youthful employee beside him immediately chimed in, "Yes, yes, it's simply classic"
Everyone understood and cooperatively responded with an "oh"
Si Nian had no choice but to neatly put on her clothes. Through the door, she vaguely told her roommate that the director had some comments and that she needed to revise the script, asking her not to wait and to go to sleep directly. Inside, her roommate was surprised for a moment and laughed, saying that the director was indeed a workaholic. Si Nian grumbled a few complaints and then left the guest room
This glance indeed made Si Nian feel guilty. In fact, she truly believed that Shen Zhe was suitable, completely unlike those women who exploit public interests for private gain
It was only after the script discussions had progressed significantly that Li Xiaoqing brought up the issue of the actors
Isn't he just next door? Why make a phone call?
Cheng Chen paused for a moment, picked up his phone, and silently sent a text message.
She picked up the phone, fearing that the person in the bath might hear her, and leaned by the window to ask in a low voice: "What’s wrong? Is there something in the guest room that you need me to bring over?"
Sprite ignored him and continued to lick Si Nian's palm, seemingly as familiar as one could be. Was it merely a matter of 'encountering'?
He should be interested, but there is a film that is also looking for him, which coincidentally conflicts with our schedule. If you want to give it a try, prepare the script outline by tomorrow. He will review it, and then we can discuss it in person.
Forget it, isn't this a discussion outline? Then let's discuss the outline