He never attends such meaningless social events. Xiao Zhao knows his habits. Why is he so talkative today
Xiao Zhao almost doubted his own judgment, and finally reminded the actor with an IQ off the charts and an EQ terrible: "Ms. Ming has just graduated, is inexperienced, and is pretty. There are so many experienced people here tonight, aren't you worried that someone will take advantage of her?"
"Why should I worry?" Mu Tingzhou asked slowly.
"Beep..."
The call was disconnected.
Mu Tingzhou looked at his phone, helpless, put the phone back, and continued eating. What was he worried about? First, Ming Wei had nothing to do with him. Second, Xiao Zhao had told him before that Ming Wei was recommended to join the group by the boss lady of Dongying. Seeing that the producer was polite to Ming Wei, would he allow those old-timers to bully Ming Wei
At worst, doesn't the princess have a consort? Her ex-boyfriend is also there.
Banquet hall.
Meeting with investors was a formal occasion, so Chen Zhang wore a suit and Ming Wei also picked a white dress, simple and elegant. The dress was conservative, with the hem below the knees, but Ming Wei's face was there, with a thin waist and long legs, and she walked in side by side with Chen Zhang. The lights in the banquet hall seemed to automatically focus on her, shining brightly.
The eyes of several investors lit up. Some female stars looked beautiful on the big screen, but they were not so beautiful in real life. However, the new female lead in front of them had a face as tender as if water could be squeezed out of it, and every part of her facial features was exquisite. As they often lingered in the flowers, they could naturally see that Ming Wei only wore light makeup and was a real beauty.
Just as they were about to make a move, someone stood up, took two steps forward and extended his hand to Mingwei, saying in a gentle voice: "Mingwei, long time no see, you are getting more and more beautiful."
Looking at Cheng Yao's handsome face, Ming Wei cursed him several times in her heart, but the current situation did not allow her to deny her acquaintance, so she had to shake hands with him politely, "So Mr. Cheng is here too."
When their hands touched, Ming Wei wanted to withdraw her hand immediately, but Cheng Yao held her tightly. Ming Wei's hand was small and soft as if it had no bones, while Cheng Yao's palm was large and scorching hot, so hot that it was full of aggression. Ming Wei smiled coldly and looked over. Cheng Yao saw that it was an easy opportunity, so he looked at her with nostalgia and silently withdrew his hand.
"Do you know each other?" Chen Zhang asked with great interest, not forgetting to tease Ming Wei. At noon, Ming Wei had asked him about Cheng Yao.
Ming Wei didn't have time to respond to Chen Zhang and stared at Cheng Yao warningly.
Cheng Yao wanted to assert his sovereignty and tell everyone that Ming Wei was his girlfriend, but he was afraid of angering Ming Wei, so he smiled and said, "Ming Wei used to be an Italian translator. I was lucky enough to work with her. I didn't expect Ming Wei to be so versatile and have such good acting skills."
Mingwei smiled perfunctorily.
The producer invited the three to sit down. Chen Zhang was the flower protector tonight, so he naturally sat next to Ming Wei. Cheng Yao cleverly pulled out the chair next to him for Ming Wei, and was very attentive. Ming Wei had no reason to offend her "old friend", so she patiently sat down, and then had dinner. Cheng Yao took great care of her, and his desire to pursue her was self-evident.
The other old hands silently gave in. Cheng Yao was rich, handsome and young, so how could they compete with him? It would be better to help him succeed.
"goodbye."
The event finally ended. Mingwei said goodbye to the last investor and left.
"Unhappy?" Chen Zhang pressed the elevator button first, and when he turned around and saw Ming Wei with a sullen face, he asked with concern. He was not blind, and he could see that Ming Wei did not want to develop further with the enthusiastic Mr. Cheng.
Mingwei has been in the crew for more than a month. Although she had received training in advance, she still didn't understand a lot of things on the set. Chen Zhang enthusiastically explained her doubts and helped her a lot with her acting. Mingwei treated him as a friend and said with a wry smile, "I dated him for a month, but we broke up for some reasons. I asked you about it at noon just to know his relationship with the crew. Sorry."
"What's the big deal? Don't take it to heart." The elevator arrived and Chen Zhang motioned Mingwei to go in first. As soon as he went in, another person ran up from behind, ending the possibility of the two continuing their conversation.
Chen Zhang also lived on the top floor. When the elevator reached the third floor, Ming Wei smiled at him and left first.
After returning to the room, Mingwei received a WeChat message from Chen Zhang: A beauty like you must be more skilled than me in rejecting suitors, so I won’t say much. As for the rest, just focus on filming and don’t think too much.
Mingwei replied with a smiley face: Thank you, good night.
She didn't know whether Chen Zhang was asleep or not. At ten o'clock in the evening, Ming Wei changed into a short-sleeved shirt and jeans and went to the bar in the hotel to meet Cheng Yao. It was safer to meet Cheng Yao here than to go outside.
Cheng Yao arrived half an hour early and kept an eye on the entrance of the bar. When he saw Ming Wei, he immediately stood up and waved.
There were not many people in the bar, so Cheng Yao chose a seat by the window. There was no one in front or behind him, so it was perfect for conversation.
Ming Wei sat down expressionlessly and got straight to the point: "When did you invest in the crew?"
"That's not a rush. What would you like to drink?" Cheng Yao asked with a smile, gazing at her greedily.
Ming Wei also laughed, sarcastically: "Mr. Cheng has dated many women, right? Does it take a long time to break up every time? Why not make it clear earlier? We can live our own lives in the future, and we can still have a good impression of each other."
"I don't want a good impression, I just want you." Cheng Yao put away his smile and looked straight at Mingwei, his eyes heavy and sad. "Weiwei, I'm not lying to you. I used to have many women. At that time, I was no different from other playboys. Even when I first met you, I just wanted to chase you for fun. But as I chased you, I became serious. I wanted to have a serious relationship with that good girl, marry her, have children, and live happily for the rest of my life. Weiwei, how I treat you, can you really not tell?"
The man's eyes were burning, and all the longing that had been suppressed for two months burst out, staring at Mingwei tightly.
Mingwei suddenly remembered the first time Cheng Yao moved her.
That time she went to the airport to pick up a client, but she was unlucky. It was raining heavily and the plane was delayed. Mingwei was waiting alone at the airport, feeling impatient and bored. Suddenly, someone handed her a cup of hot drink from behind, which was warm against her face. Mingwei turned around and saw Cheng Yao, who was wearing a black sweater. He said lovingly, "I guessed it would be like this. I'm here to chat with you."
Is Cheng Yao serious about her
It seems so.
Mingwei also wanted to believe the man she fell in love with for the first time, and then, as Cheng Yao said, the two of them would live happily ever after. However, Mingwei witnessed with her own eyes the details of Cheng Yao and Wang Yingying's relationship. Even after they broke up, Cheng Yao was always polite and considerate towards women he didn't like, and he was really like a playboy. So why should she believe that Cheng Yao would really change, and that she would really become the woman that would make Cheng Yao fall in love with him
She no longer feels safe with Cheng Yao, and a relationship without a sense of security is too tiring.
"I still say the same thing. I can't trust you anymore." After calming down, Ming Wei said calmly, "Let's put it this way. You and I are not suitable for each other."
"How do you know it's not suitable if you haven't tried it?" Cheng Yao retorted in a low voice.
Mingwei smiled bitterly, there was nothing more to say.
She was no longer excited and angry. Cheng Yao was already very satisfied. After thinking for a while, he sighed and said, "You have reason not to believe me. This is my fault. Okay, I agree to break up, but I will pursue you again until you are willing to believe me." He could pursue her once, and he could pursue her a second time. He could afford to wait.
Ming Wei remained silent, and after a while she asked, "Regarding the investment..."
When he mentioned this, Cheng Yao subconsciously moved his fingers, and finally moved his eyes away from Ming Wei's face. He said to the night view outside the window: "You ran into Wang Yingying on the day you went for the audition, right? She thought I wanted to support you, so she called me to ridicule me, saying that Princess Minghua would definitely be hers. I didn't want her to be proud, so I went to Dongying to discuss investment with President Lu."
Mingwei's face, which had been red from the alcohol in the bar, turned pale little by little.
So, she was able to join the group because Cheng Yao used connections for her, and not on her own
Seeing her like this, Cheng Yao felt a little regretful, but the words had already been spoken, so he could only continue to let Ming Wei misunderstand. Leaning forward, Cheng Yao sincerely comforted his beloved opposite: "Weiwei, don't think too much. I invested, but your acting skills are obvious to everyone..."
"Mr. Cheng, Miss Ming, what a coincidence."
Cheng Yao was interrupted in the middle of his words. He frowned and looked up. He found that Mu Tingzhou's assistant had come over and was standing there, looking at him and Ming Wei with a smile. Her slender eyes were hidden behind her gold-rimmed glasses. Although she was smiling, she made him feel disgusted for some reason.
"Coincidence." Cheng Yao sat still and replied faintly.
"I came over to say hello, you guys continue." After the polite exchanges, Xiao Zhao said goodbye politely, walked towards the bar and drank alone.
Ming Wei was in no mood to sit with Cheng Yao any longer. As soon as Xiao Zhao turned around, she left too. Cheng Yao walked her all the way to the elevator.
Arriving at the guest room, Mingwei collapsed on the bed, feeling gloomy in her heart.
She didn't want to accept Cheng Yao's backdoor. If she knew about this before filming, she would definitely quit the group. But now, she has been filming for a month, and she has gradually found the joy of acting. It is busy but fresh, and there are new challenges and expectations every day. If she quits at this time without considering her own preferences, how can she explain to the director and the crew
However, if she stayed, she might never be able to get rid of Cheng Yao in her life.
The hotel bed was very comfortable, but Mingwei suffered from insomnia.
In the penthouse suite, Mu Tingzhou was leaning against the head of the bed in his bathrobe, holding a script in his hand with his eyes closed. It was unclear whether he was asleep or trying to figure out the plot.
The bell rang again, and Mu Tingzhou suddenly opened his eyes. There was a solemn look in his eyes, and after a few seconds, he returned to his usual casual state.
"Speak." Mu Tingzhou was unhappy about being interrupted and spoke even less.
"Guess who I met at the bar?" Xiao Zhao said jokingly.
"Beep..."
This time it was Mu Tingzhou's turn to hang up on him.
Xiao Zhao stopped, stood there for a minute, and redialed.
Considering that he was his assistant, Mu Tingzhou answered the call again, turned on the speakerphone, and left the phone on the bedside table without saying a word.