Chapter 5, The Fresh Meat Who Lost His Disguise

Regarding the question of when and how to repay, Zheng Ying has given it serious thought, but the conclusion is that she does not know when she will be able to repay, after all, she continues to overspend every month... Who can say that life does not end, and snacks do not cease...

She almost experienced a muscle cramp in her thigh

Every month, she cannot help but buy a lot of snacks on Taobao, while most of the money she earns goes to repaying debts at home, so she actually has little money left for food. Therefore, she borrows from Yu Youyi's Ant Credit to make purchases. Every month, when Yu Youyi repays the money, he is infuriated by the long list of snack orders, to the point of spitting blood in anger.

Perhaps it is better not to speak of it, otherwise, if there is a chance in the future that I need to borrow money from you, you might refuse to lend it to me

Zheng Ying shook her head vigorously: "Brother Friendship, I swear on the light! I truly did not!"

Boss Yu ... ... I want ... ...

He suddenly seemed to remember something, abruptly stopping and asking: "Wait! It's the middle of the day, and you're not in a hurry to eat, but here you are breaking bricks. Aren't you hungry? Zheng Ying, you better confess honestly, have you hidden some snacks?"

Not far away, the small dilapidated building dedicated to Wan Yuchen's complaints had its second-floor window creaking open

His facial expression change startled the assistant

When Zheng Ying heard the makeup artist's exclamation, she almost spat out her drink

Through the figure of the young and energetic Wan Yuchen, Zheng Ying saw Chen Qing glaring at her again, and as she continued to glare, she even clenched her fists in hatred.

The bandit-like demeanor she had just a moment ago was still deeply etched in Wan Yuchen's mind; yet at this moment, seeing her in such a disheveled state, Wan Yuchen nearly experienced a distortion of perception, as fear and confusion intertwined, making him appear like a foolish young man.

Did you know Chen Qing before? This woman is really crazy!

Gong Jing squatted next to Zheng Ying, his handsome face radiating charm, with a submissive and flickering gaze: "How about I teach you how to perform the scene from this morning? Hurry up and learn, once you master it, you won't have to endure the director's scolding later..."

"Call me Boss Yu." Yu Youyi's voice was flat and monotonous

Zheng Yingzhen really wanted to hit him. He was once again putting on this pitiful act to elicit sympathy, clearly counting on her soft-heartedness to be easily manipulated

Wan Yuchen asked her what the reason was, and Zheng Ying pondered deeply for five seconds with her head tilted back, holding her rice.

I feel sorry for him; that kid must be bowing his head and inquiring about the director's relatives from who knows how many generations ago.

Yu Youyi took the opportunity during the break to accompany the director outside for a smoke

The director rushed to the two individuals, his face filled with confusion as he asked, "Yuchen, what is wrong with you? Your expression is not right. I said, at this moment, you should have a resolute expression, not a grimace!"

That is a scene that occurs several days every month, a scene that is almost blood-splattered at the scene.

The assistant quickly brought over four or five plastic bags, filled with various brands of sweet potato chips

You are quite fragile, young man! Zheng Ying patted Wan Yuchen's shoulder, thought for a moment, and lowered her voice, "Here’s a trick I’ll teach you. When you perform later, if she pinches you again, just do this and twist her fingers back, one by one. I guarantee it will look good enough that the director won’t call cut, and it will hurt her so much that she will immediately let go. Then you can do this to grip her elbow's nerve. If she still has the strength to come and grab you after that, I will eat your socks once you finish your performance!"

After they finished filming that scene, the director asked Zheng Ying, "How do you feel about the performance?"

Wan Yuchen walked straight over and sat down next to Zheng Ying

She was particularly displeased and decided to break the fingers of the person who had woken her up.

When the director called him to the stage, he performed as Zheng Ying had taught him. This time, it was Chen Qing's turn, her face contorted and fierce, especially when she was cracking her fingers. Zheng Ying watched from the sidelines, feeling pain for Chen Qing. She thought that Wan Yuchen must have been pinched hard in the earlier scenes; otherwise, he wouldn't be so ruthless, disregarding her fragility and only focused on venting his resentment.

Zheng Ying, feeling drowsy after finishing her meal, did not want to act and only wished to take a nap. Therefore, she responded with particular humility: "Director, I would like to ponder a bit more; I believe that if I reflect on it for a while longer, the performance will be even better"

Yu Youyi said softly to Gong Jing, who was still squatting beside the small stool: "Get up!"

Zheng Ying chuckled and casually told him: "He said that if I continue to be so aggressive, it will leave others with a fierce impression of me, making it difficult to land roles as the delicate and gentle white lotus female lead in the future"

He really dislikes that Zheng Ying, that spendthrift young lady, who has nothing better to do than to teach their young master what snacks to eat

When Zheng Ying swept to Wan Yuchen's feet, her back was turned towards Yu Youyi, preventing him from seeing her face. Then she raised her head and glared at Wan Yuchen fiercely, saying: "What are you still doing standing there like a fool? Are you planning to watch the show for free? Hurry up and go eat your meal!"

After having dinner, the director first filmed a scene between Chen Qing and Gong Jing

Wan Yuchen rolled up his sleeves to show Zheng Ying. To his surprise, his arm was covered with layers of bruises.

So angry! She decided that she must beat this person who had wronged her to vent her frustration

Standing by the window is the tall figure of Shen Yifan

As a result, after looking for a while, she couldn't help but burst out laughing

Wan Yuchen's expression changed rapidly, from "adorably clever" to "oh no, I've been exposed, should I still pretend?", then to "forget it, I won't pretend anymore", and back to "no, her manager is still here, I should pretend a little longer", before finally returning to "adorably clever".

He turned his body, speaking to Zheng Ying from an angle that only she could see his face, while others could not.

Just as Zheng Ying was about to doze off, she was suddenly jolted awake by someone poking her.

The director then decided to shoot a scene featuring Chen Qing and Wan Yuchen first

The midday sun cast its rays upon them, projecting their forms onto the ground and transforming them into two short shadows

Gong Jing, are you tired of living? Why are you poking me!

The script supervisor gently patted his head and said, "Very good!"

Wan Yuchen bowed and apologized: "Director, may I take a break? I need to rest for a moment, think it over, and then perform it again later!"

This scene serves as a continuation of the previous one where the second female character successfully seduces the second male character. The main plot revolves around the second male character, after being seduced by the second female character, deciding to be with her. Consequently, he goes to the first female character to break up with her, leading to her crying uncontrollably and pleading with him not to leave.

Zheng Ying obediently nodded: "Oh"

Shen Yifan opened each type of packaged sweet potato chips one by one and took a bite, ultimately frowning and shaking his head

Wan Yuchen continued to criticize Chen Qing with the intensity of a machine gun: "Is that woman sick? Is there anyone who can portray a weak female lead like her? Her two big hands are like crab claws, and my arm is almost being crushed by her! You tell me, if she grips me like that, can I not have a face full of rage? In my opinion, she is doing it on purpose; she is afraid that if I perform well, I will overshadow her stupid boyfriend!"

But just as she stood up and was about to lift her leg, someone slapped her thigh down.

Yu Youyi impatiently interrupted Gong Jing: "Gong Jing, you are now Chen Qing's girlfriend, and you no longer have any relationship with our Zheng Ying. Please try not to contact her in the future, alright? If you are photographed by the media during a visit, it won't be good for either you or her, don't you think?"

The last scene before finishing work that day was the confrontation scene between Zheng Ying and Wan Yuchen, which they struggled to perform well in the morning.

He watched the two shadows gradually receding downstairs, a slight smile curving at the corners of his mouth

The assistant thought for a moment about what he had just heard and seen, and couldn't help but chuckle: "Indeed! It is quite rare to find a film crew where not a single person is normal; each one is quite a character in their own right"

The issue lies with Wan Yuchen

Under the relentless spray of the high-pressure kettle, Zheng Ying spun around like a headless fly, frantically cleaning up the scattered wood shavings and broken brick debris while bearing the pressure of reprimands.

The director became particularly respectful and enthusiastic, smiling radiantly in the direction behind Zheng Ying and asking, "You have arrived! Is there something you wish to discuss with me?"

Zheng Ying turned her head to look at him, squinting her eyes and shaking her chopsticks: "Naive! How could it possibly be for this reason! I can eat without gaining weight!"

Zheng Ying was delighted to see it

The director rushed to the scene, feeling a bit frantic

Wan Yuchen pretended to be polite and bowed to Chen Qing, saying, "Senior, you have worked hard," before cheerfully running to Zheng Ying's side off the stage

When Chen Qing clutched his arm and cried out not to leave, his expression was as fierce as that of a cat whose tail had been stepped on

He made a concerted effort to maintain a continuous conversation in an attempt to establish a harmonious relationship with Zheng Ying, as if he had not yet revealed his true identity. Zheng Ying was indifferent; she answered whatever he asked with laughter and cheerfulness.

Chen Qing asked the director to give her another chance

Zheng Ying, I did not expect that not only do you have a good appearance and figure, but your skills are also impressive!

"Little, young master, are you... laughing?" the assistant asked, somewhat incredulously.

Zheng Ying was eagerly watching the two people on stage, wanting to see what this play was about and how it could make the director act so indignantly. Most importantly, she wanted to find a sense of collective honor in this performance that conveyed "I am not the only one who has angered the director"

Zheng Ying was just about to drag the director along, guiding him to praise her a bit more for Yu Youyi to hear, but at that moment, she noticed the director's expression suddenly changed.

Wan Yuchen approached with a lunch box in hand

The assistant almost knelt down: "Young master, this... this doesn't seem appropriate... what if the family finds out that you are..."

As always, he approached Zheng Ying like a cute and well-behaved little rabbit, making small talk to fill the silence

This time her expression was quite appropriate, without the look of hatred and gritted teeth. However, the director still shouted "Cut" in anger

Wan Yuchen had a submissive expression on his face: "Oh... oh! Then, I will take my leave now! As for Zheng Ying, I will tell the master chef to reserve a portion of food for you..."

The assistant stood by with several bags of sweet potato chips, listening to the criticism, nearly brought to tears.

Upon turning her head again, she realized that the person beside her was Yu Youyi. She immediately refrained from expressing her anger.

Yu Youyi pulled her aside, in a place where Gong Jing could not hear, and briefly yet forcefully admonished her: "From now on, keep your distance from that sissy!"

Wan Yuchen, with a face full of innocent charm, stamped his foot and said, "Alright then!" before turning around and walking away. Zheng Ying looked at his retreating figure and sincerely felt that the day when this kid would suffer from a split personality was just around the corner

The director walked back to the monitor and shouted "action"

As soon as she nodded, she heard the director loudly shout "Cut" in a very displeased manner

After Yu Youyi cleaned the area, she also hurried towards the place where the food was being served

On the filming set, Chen Qing cried with tears streaming down her face, holding onto Wan Yuchen's arm like a delicate white lotus, saying her lines "Don't go" while sobbing.

As soon as the script supervisor left, Wan Yuchen turned around and instantly transformed from obedient to fierce. Zheng Ying admired his natural acting skills to the core.

Wan Yuchen walked towards the resting area at the edge of the venue with his head down. His downcast demeanor filled those who did not know him with a sense of deep concern

Zheng Ying looked at him with a smile and asked, "Why aren't you pretending anymore?"

Gong Jing hesitated for a moment, carefully standing up: "Brother Friendship..."

Wan Yuchen was left utterly bewildered by her response

Thus, she made a bold and fearless decision: "If I become successful in the future, I will repay you! If I am unable to achieve success and cannot repay you, then I will offer myself to you in return!"

Wan Yuchen exclaimed "Oh," and then asked, "Is it because he is afraid you will gain weight that he doesn't allow you to eat snacks?"

Wan Yuchen's eyes lit up with excitement

Zheng Ying trembled in fear, her hand almost instinctively reaching to touch the left pocket of her trousers.

Zheng Ying didn't even glance at him, stuffing her mouth with food: "Unfortunately, I just have a bit of a bad temper!" After finishing her meal, she suddenly turned her head, grinning menacingly while chewing, and said to Wan Yuchen, "If I get angry, then it's over; I won't stop until I've taken off someone else's arms or legs!"

I have decided to come by often in the future when I have nothing to do Shen Yifan added.

Wan Yuchen let out a sigh and said, "You made me lose my disguise, and I still have to pretend with you! Am I not tired!"

Zheng Ying ignored the long string that followed and directly answered the first sentence of Yu Youyi in her mind: You are just someone who is greedy for that one bite of food

Zheng Ying looked up at the filming site. Chen Qing was staring at her with a pair of bulging eyes.

The director happily shouted "cut," announcing that the scene was over. Chen Qing raised an objection, stating that her previous performance was not quite satisfactory and that she wanted to do it again. However, the director told her it was unnecessary, saying, "The shot we filmed earlier cannot be used for Yu Chen, but yours can be edited in, no problem."

Gong Jing lowered her head and said "Okay," then bit her lower lip, displaying an expression of inner turmoil yet strength and restraint.

Why doesn't Brother Friendship let you break bricks and wooden boards? Your skills are so impressive; if I were you, I wouldn't be able to resist showing off everywhere! Wan Yuchen's obedient demeanor makes it seem as though he wouldn't utter a single curse word even if threatened with a gun.

Shen Yifan nodded slightly

What a good child, to be scolded by the director like this, truly a little pitiful one

None of them have the flavor she gave me, you bought the wrong one

Yu Youyi's suspicious gaze sliced through Zheng Ying's face like a knife: "Zheng Ying, let me tell you, if I catch you secretly hiding snacks to eat, just watch how I will deal with you!"

When she turned her head to see who had stabbed her, she immediately decided to escalate her actions—she was going to break this person's head!

Yu Youyi finished his meal quickly, putting down his chopsticks after just a few bites, and went to chat with the director

Yu Youyi, with a somewhat shameless expression, declared with righteous indignation: "Am I the kind of person who is greedy for a meal? I came back to look after you, alright! Just look, if I hadn't returned, who knows what kind of trouble you would have stirred up!"

Then do not let them know, Shen Yifan interrupted him

Zheng Ying suddenly stood up. She intended to kick Gong Jing and then shout "Go to hell".

As the script supervisor passed by them, Zheng Ying gave a reminder to Wan Yuchen. Wan Yuchen immediately turned around, changing expressions faster than the face-changing act in Sichuan opera, swiftly transforming from a fierce critique to a cute and innocent demeanor: "Hello, script supervisor sister!"

Wan Yuchen and Chen Qing entered the shooting site to take their positions. Zheng Ying was dozing off on a small stool outside the set. Yu Youyi, standing next to the director, saw her indifferent demeanor, as if she were a dead pig unafraid of boiling water, and felt an urge to take off his belt and whip her right there.

Zheng Ying kicked him and said: "Stop dawdling and hurry up! You've already lost your disguise, so stop pretending to be obedient! Let's go, let's go, let's go!"

Do you not find this production team quite interesting

The director has agreed

After thinking for a moment, Shen Yifan suddenly asked his assistant: "Did you buy the sweet potato chips?"

While squatting on a bench eating a box lunch that had mostly cooled down, Zheng Ying asked Yu Youyi if he had come specifically to coincide with the meal time

Zheng Ying shivered, feeling a bit of chill on her back. That woman must be brewing some ill intentions again.

Wan Yuchen choked

Wan Yuchen repeatedly apologized, his demeanor so obedient that it was hard to bear to reprimand him further. However, Zheng Ying knew that this young man was undoubtedly cursing the director in his heart, venting his frustrations to the heavens.

As a result, Youyou almost died laughing upon hearing this response: "Get lost! I never said I liked or disliked you, yet you act as if you're facing death! Get lost!"

After experiencing the challenges of breaking bricks and removing vests, Zheng Ying and Wan Yuchen developed an inexplicable subtle understanding between them. Relying on this peculiar understanding, they completed this scene in just two takes, and Zheng Ying's performance received high praise from the director

What is going on with you all? One, two, three, four, why is the filming today in such a chaotic state? Yuchen, your expressions have always been on point, so why is your performance in this scene so absurd? Chen Qing, I wanted you to cry with a delicate and innocent look, like a pear blossom drenched in rain, not with a face full of hatred and gritted teeth, do you understand

Zheng Ying decided not to tell Wan Yuchen the real reason after all to save trouble

All the way, he vented his frustrations about Zheng Ying's troublesome behavior: "Can you let me have a little peace of mind? Can you? Didn't you promise me not to eat snacks on set, not to break bricks on set, and not to kick wooden boards on set? Are you trying to drive me crazy? Now you've broken bricks for me and kicked the wooden boards, is it just a matter of time before you eat snacks? Huh?! Zheng Ying, you little rascal, do you treat my words as if they were nothing?"

Zheng Ying, are you the reincarnation of a pig spirit? Do you have to drive me to my death? Calculate how much snack money you owe me! Other agencies have agents who exploit artists, but how come it has turned into you exploiting me? Tell me, when and how do you plan to repay the accumulated debt? Hurry up and clarify this for me! Every month, Yu Youqing forces me to confront this debt in such an infuriating manner.

The facade of innocence and cuteness that he had maintained for years has completely vanished, and he now reveals a face full of ferocity as he passionately critiques.