The Zhao family left with their tails between their legs, having gained no advantage at all.
The two reporters not only failed to capture any explosive news, but all the photos in their cameras were deleted. They blocked Zhao's father and Zhao's mother, demanding payment.
"You didn't get anything, and you still have the nerve to ask me for money?" Zhao's father was unwilling to pay. Not only did he not get any money, but he was also driven away, which left him feeling extremely unlucky.
"Are you trying to welsh on the deal?" The reporters were also very unhappy. They had originally thought they could get some exclusive scoop, but instead, they offended the Lu family and gained nothing.
Zhao's father had promised to give each of them a thousand yuan, but that was because he thought he would get money from the Lu family. "Since the job wasn't done well, I won't be paying."
The reporters picked up their cameras and started taking photos of Zhao's father and Zhao's mother. "Can't expose any explosive news about the Lu family, but your ugly faces trying to extort the Lu family should be entertaining for many people to see."
"Stop, don't take photos!" Zhao's father rushed forward to grab the camera.
"They're hitting people, help! Someone is beating people in the street!" Zhao's mother's loud voice attracted the attention of many passersby.
Zhao Youyou stood rooted to the spot, feeling so ashamed that she wanted to hide somewhere. "Dad, stop fighting, just give them the money..."
Since her rebirth, everything had been going smoothly for her. Not only had she gotten together with Fu Baili, the object of her admiration in her previous life, but she had also won the lottery and been admitted to her dream university, where she became the class flower and department flower, and was the goddess in everyone's eyes, with many friends who liked her.
But she doesn't know when her situation changed.
Fu Baili had left the Fu family and was no longer the illustrious descendant of the Fu family, reduced to being an extra. The money she won from the lottery was all lost by her father in stock trading. At school, the title of school belle was taken away by Su Ci, and now she was making a fool of herself in the street.
Faced with the passing attention on the street, with pedestrians pointing and whispering, Zhao Youyou bit her lip, her face pale, nearly fainting from embarrassment.
At this moment in the break room.
The pure white sheets were damp and wrinkled beyond recognition. Despite it being the cold winter, Su Ci was drenched in sweat, with her short hair sticking to her cheeks.
The snow-white little face was glowing with a rosy hue, and a pair of black eyes sparkled with moisture. The small tear mole at the end of her eyes seemed to add a touch of allure, making her irresistibly captivating.
With no strength in my hands, I hung feebly on Lu Zhe's back, fiercely bumping against him, my small hands slipping off several times.
Unable to bear it any longer, Su Ci took a small bite on Lu Zhe's shoulder, like a little bunny feeling wronged, and let out a low hum.
The clumsy little rabbit tied to her slender ankle bounces up and down as the girl sways her foot.
Su Ci felt that she might faint at any moment.
Unlike the girl's discomfort, Lu Zhe above had pitch-black eyes, his veins standing out on his forehead. The muscles in his arms braced against both sides, taut with power. He felt an indescribable thrill coursing through his entire body, every cell trembling violently.
Suci is really delicate; after such a long time under pressure, she is utterly exhausted.
Feeling the girl starting to resist, Lu Zhe easily held her hand and placed it on top of her head, "Good girl, Tuan Tuan."
Every time she moves around restlessly, he wishes he could crush her to pieces, longing to merge with her completely.
Su Ci struggled, only to receive a greater force in return. Even more so, her head was bumped against the bed board. It didn’t hurt, but it was extremely uncomfortable.
Wuwu, return to her gentle and aloof youth!
At this moment, the door outside the office was opened.
Lu Chen walked in with his assistant, intending to talk to his son about the Zhao family's affairs. He looked around but did not find his son in the office.
Lu Chen raised his pair of peach blossom eyes and said, "Didn't they say that Lu Zhe is in the office?"
The assistant quickly responded, "Yes, Mr. Lu."
Hearing the noise from the office outside, Su Ci was stunned. She looked at Lu Zhe in disbelief; they hadn't locked the door!
The veins on Lu Zhe's forehead were prominently displayed as he lowered his voice and gritted his teeth, coaxing beside the girl's ear, "Tuan Tuan, relax." He was nearly out of control.
Suci looked at him in panic, her small face turning red. She whispered, "What should we do? The door here isn't locked." She couldn't bear the thought of being caught by her father in this situation, no matter how thick-skinned she was.
“Don’t be afraid.” Lu Zhe let out a low groan and got up. He directly rolled the bedsheet around the girl and carefully stuffed her into the wardrobe.
Lu Zhe rarely takes breaks in the office, so he doesn't keep many personal items in the break room. Even his clothes are few, and his wardrobe is quite empty.
He wanted to close the wardrobe door, but the girl held his hand.
Lu Zhe was taken aback for a moment; he took a deep breath and also concealed himself.
The wardrobe door had just been closed when the door to the lounge was opened by someone.
The room is empty, and the blanket on the bed has fallen to the floor.
Lu Chen walked in.
In the wardrobe, Su Ci's heart leapt wildly, like a frightened little rabbit, beating uneasily. Although they were adults and knew the truth, being openly exposed for doing something improper was still inherently embarrassing.
The space in the wardrobe is not large, just enough to accommodate two people. Su Ci's body is leaning against Lu Zhe, and his warm breath falls on her face.
Su Ci's dark eyes stared blankly at Lu Zhe. Taking advantage of the light that streamed in through the gap in the wardrobe, she noticed the boy's disheveled appearance; he hadn't even caught his breath yet, let alone regain his confidence, pressing against her body in discomfort.
Outside, a glint flashed in Lu Chen's peach blossom eyes as he walked towards the wardrobe, then stopped in front of it.
At this moment, Su Ci's heart tightened again.
Lu Zhe pressed his thin lips tightly together, reaching out to pull the bed sheet on the girl to cover her properly.
Lu Chen had a mischievous smile at the corner of his mouth. His hand reached for the wardrobe door and paused for ten seconds. Then, he let out a low chuckle before turning around and leaving.
He walked out with his hands in his pockets and casually closed the door behind him.
The assistant was waiting at the outer door: "Mr. Lu, is Young Master Lu resting?" He did not hear the sound of Mr. Lu and the others talking.
Lu Chen Tao Hua smiled and said, "He? He isn't here."
The assistant was puzzled for a moment.
Lu Chen has already walked out quickly.
In the wardrobe, Su Ci pressed her lips together and bit down on the arm of Lu Zhe beside her. Her father must have found out something.
The girl didn't use any strength at all; a slight sting came to her. Lu Zhe gently brushed her hair and asked, "Should I carry you out?"
Suzhi loosened her lips, looking at Lu Zhe with a pitiful expression, "It's salty; I can taste your sweat."
Just now, Lu Zhe was sweating a lot. Hearing the girl's disdainful words, he let out a low laugh and leaned in with his thin lips, "Let me have a taste." His tongue brushed against the girl's, intertwined with hers.
After an unknown amount of time, Su Ci was dressed in clothes and a scarf by Lu Zhe, who then carried her out of the lounge. The office door had already been locked, causing Su Ci to blush again.
Lu Zhe sat down on the office chair, allowing the girl to sit on his lap. "Are you hungry?"
The sky outside has darkened. He helped the girl tuck her messy hair behind her ears and said, "I'll take you out to eat."
Soo Ci's snow-white little face still had a blush that hadn't faded. She felt weak all over, and thinking about the stimulation she just experienced in the wardrobe made her dark eyes even more moist and bright, as if she had tasted something savory, and she sensed the satisfaction of a little fox.
The only thing that dissatisfied her was the huge gap in physical strength between her and Lu Zhe. Moreover, her body was delicate and sensitive, making it impossible for her to compare with Lu Zhe, who exercised every day and had a strong physique and exceptional stamina.
She lay softly on his chest, lifting her eyelids lazily and said, "I’m hungry; you’ve drained me dry."
Lu Zhe: ......
He reached out and pinched her cheek, saying that Xiaoliumang really dares to say anything.
The next day, Su Ci and Lu Zhe hurried to City A early in the morning.
The crew is filming in the mountains, and it rained a few days ago in City A, so the ground is still a bit wet. The actors are wearing ancient-style costumes, especially the actresses, whose skirts can easily get muddy from the ground.
“Hey, Brother Wang, is there any soy milk left? My friend hasn’t gotten any yet,” asked the male extra to the staff in charge of distributing breakfast.
"It's good enough to have steamed buns to eat after distributing the packages." The staff's tone was a bit heavy; gathering in the mountains early in the morning, everyone's mood wasn't particularly cheerful.
“Thank you, Brother Wang.” The male actor walked up to the trunk and squatted down. “Let me give you this cup of soy milk. It's cold, and it's more comfortable to drink something warm.”
The extra, Yao Chengqi, handed his small cup of soy milk to Fu Baili. "Here, take it. I noticed you look really pale. Didn't you sleep well last night?"
The extras were housed in a small motel by the production team, a double room for a hundred yuan a night. The surroundings were poor, the soundproofing was terrible, and the people coming and going were quite complex. Fu Baili had never stayed in such a place before. Even after leaving the Fu family, he had stayed at the Zhao family's house, which was his property and located in an upscale community with good environment and decoration. The accommodations last night had been the first time Fu Baili had truly experienced hardship.
The small cup of soy milk was placed in his hand, and the warmth in his palm eased Fu Baili's expression slightly. "It's fine," he replied.
"Let's eat quickly. We need to warm up later, or our hands will be cold, and we won't be able to perform the action scenes," Yao Chengqi said as he took a big bite of his bun. "My girlfriend's birthday is coming up. After we wrap up, I'll use my earnings from these few days to buy her a necklace."
Fu Baili ate his cold bread silently, listening to Yao Chengqi's words.
"Although I'm poor, she's never complained about me once," Yao Chengqi said, taking out his phone. He lit up the screen and handed it to Fu Baili. "This is my girlfriend. Isn't she beautiful? When she smiles, she's prettier than an angel."
Fu Baili nodded and continued eating his bun.
Yao Chengqi kissed the screen and put his phone away, then grinned foolishly. "She doesn't mind my poverty and is willing to endure hardships with me. The greatest fortune of my life is meeting her. Once I save a bit more money, I'll marry her. I'll hand over my salary to her to manage, and I'll let her manage me too."
Fu Baili finished the last bite of his bun and said, "I wish you happiness."
Yao Chengqi patted his shoulder. "You must have a girlfriend too, right?"
"Yes."
"I knew it. With your good looks, there must be many girls who like you. You wouldn't be without a girlfriend," Yao Chengqi said. "Your girlfriend must be kind too, willing to endure hardships with you. Cherish her well."
Fu Baili lowered his eyes. "Yes."
Yao Chengqi was the male lead's stand-in, not only for action scenes but also for several wire-fu shots.
"Stand-ins, go get your makeup done," a staff member called out.
"I'm coming," Yao Chengqi replied, standing up. After squatting for a long time, his legs were numb. He walked toward the temporary tent.
Fu Baili stood up, ready to stretch his legs, but was also pulled over for makeup.
Extras were different from other actors. The male and female leads had dedicated makeup artists, and even supporting actors had regular makeup artists to follow them. Extras, however, had to do their own makeup or were assisted by a makeup artist's assistant.
Fu Baili's role today was one of many soldiers.
During the shoot, he followed the other extras, holding a prop knife, charging toward the male lead. After one or two moves, he was "killed" by the male lead, falling to the ground and spitting out fake blood.
Only after the director called cut could he move, and by then, the back of his clothes was already soaked with dirt from the ground.
A single shot required four or five retakes, filmed from different angles. Fu Baili repeated his death scene four or five times, feeling numb.
After this shot ended, he needed to change into different costumes to play another role.
Yao Chengqi changed clothes and was dressed to look exactly like the male lead actor. From a distance, he looked just like the male lead.
Yao Chengqi handed his phone to Fu Baili. "Brother, I'll be hanging from the wires later. You keep my phone for me, okay?"
"Okay," Fu Baili replied, wiping the sweat from his face. After running back and forth for a shot earlier, wearing heavy armor, he was already sweating.
"Thanks," Yao Chengqi said with a smile as he ran off.
The staff checked the wire equipment and then called Yao Chengqi over to prepare for the scene.
The road on the mountain was difficult to navigate, and after leaving the airport, they encountered a traffic accident that caused a severe jam. Su Ci, watching the time, became anxious as they were still fifteen minutes away.
It seemed that every time she went to save someone, different obstacles would arise to stop her.
The golden cotton candy really wasn't easy to obtain.
"Driver, how much longer?" The driver sent by the crew was an employee of the production team. This film was partially invested by Chuangshen Entertainment, so Su Ci's visit to the set was also justified.
"Miss Su, we should arrive in about ten minutes. This mountain road is tricky to drive, and it rained a few days ago, so the road hasn't dried completely and is quite slippery. I need to ensure the safety of both of you," the driver explained.
"Yes, safety first," Lu Zhe said, more concerned about Su Ci's safety than anyone else.
Su Ci looked back and saw the other vehicles following not far behind.
Yao Chengqi was hoisted up by the wires. This scene required the male lead to fly down from a cliff and engage in a fight.
Fu Baili, not needed for this scene, stood off to the side as a background actor.
Other extras gathered in groups, chatting or playing games to pass the time. Fu Baili stood alone, watching Yao Chengqi being hoisted into the air. Suddenly, Yao Chengqi fell heavily to the ground.
"Cut, cut, cut! What happened?" the director shouted. "Go check if the actor is injured."
Yao Chengqi propped himself up with his hands, dusted off the dirt from his legs, and told the staff, "I'm fine."
Many on set noticed that the staff had made a mistake in operating the wires, but since it was just a stand-in, and Yao Chengqi himself said he was okay, no one blamed the staff.
The director said, "Let's do it again."
Yao Chengqi moved his leg and realized his left leg had hit the ground first, causing intense pain.
He gritted his teeth and nodded to indicate he was ready.
Yao Chengqi was hoisted up again.
As he flew toward the cliff, the wires suddenly came off the track, and Yao Chengqi fell from the sky.
Many staff members screamed.
The director stood up. "What's going on? Why did he fall again? Go check if he's okay."
After the first fall, everyone thought Yao Chengqi would quickly get up again. However, this time, the staff who went to check found Yao Chengqi unconscious with blood coming from his head. "Director, he's unconscious."
The director felt unlucky. They hadn't shot many scenes yet, and an actor had already been injured.
Fu Baili rushed forward, seeing Yao Chengqi with blood on his head. He frowned tightly. "Someone needs to tend to his wounds and take him to the hospital immediately."
The staff then asked if anyone could handle wounds, but everyone shook their heads.
"You must take him to the hospital right away," Fu Baili said, not moving Yao Chengqi's body. After such a high fall, he didn't know where else might be injured.
The director finally spoke. "Which few can take a break and take the stand-in to the hospital."
Everyone looked at each other.
Fu Baili's face was cold. Since being disowned by the Fu family and declared not the heir, not only had his former friends distanced themselves, but the Zhao family had also changed their attitude. Now, he deeply felt the harshness of being at the bottom.
The male and female leads sat comfortably in recliners, surrounded by people eager to serve them, while those around them showed indifference and even amusement toward the injured extra.
Fu Baili once again felt that without the Fu family, he was nothing, unable to even help someone in need.
The once proud son of heaven had been ground down, his sharpness dulled. His shoulders sagged, and his eyes were filled with gloom.
He thought of the warm soy milk Yao Chengqi had given him earlier, the bread he had shared, and the man's bright smile as he talked about saving money to marry his girlfriend.
Fu Baili lifted Yao Chengqi and prepared to carry him to the hospital.
At that moment, a black car suddenly appeared, its screeching brakes drawing everyone's attention.
A beautiful girl got out of the car.
While everyone was stunned by her beauty, another car pulled up, and the car door opened, medical personnel in doctor and nurse uniforms stepped out.
Su Ci immediately spotted the person lying not far away. She frowned and told the medical staff, "Save him!"
The medical personnel quickly ran over with their supplies.
Fu Baili was stunned. He looked up and saw the swift actions of the rescue team approaching. He also saw the beautiful girl walking toward him.
Without the sun today, Fu Baili looked into Su Ci's eyes as if dazzled by her radiance, and he hastily averted his gaze.
Su Ci approached, not paying attention to Fu Baili, but watching the medical staff stop Yao ChengQi's bleeding.
Her gaze fell on Yao ChengQi's wrist, where faint red lines were barely visible, with only two minutes remaining.
The medical staff quickly stopped Yao ChengQi's bleeding.
People around were murmuring, and even the lead actors, who were comfortably lounging on the set chairs, turned their attention to Su Ci.
The director, the first to react, received a phone call informing him that the investor's sister, the young lady Su, would be arriving, and he was aware that the crew's driver had gone to pick her up.
The director hurried forward, his attitude respectful: "Miss Su, you're here."
Su Ci's voice was cold, "Why wasn't the injured actor immediately sent to the hospital for treatment?" There was a lot of blood on the ground, clearly indicating that Yao ChengQi had fallen from the wire for some time without receiving any first aid.
"This..." The director stammered, "I was just about to send someone, but then Miss Su arrived with a medical team."
Su Ci suddenly recalled her previous life, where she had died of a heart attack on set, surrounded by cold, indifferent onlookers discussing the incident.
She had no interest in listening to the director's excuses.
Fu Baili stepped aside to make room for the medical staff, standing by as he watched the director treat Su Ci with a mixture of respect and caution, much like the friends who used to surround him.
The same faces.
His gaze unintentionally fell on the girl's snowy white profile, and he couldn't help but take a second look, not expecting that this lofty princess of the Su family would appear like an angel.
Compared to others who were indifferent and apathetic, she questioned why no one had helped Yao Chengqi.
Fu Baili suddenly felt that this haughty young lady of the Su family wasn't as annoying as before.
Su Ci watched as Yao ChengQi's life gauge turned yellow with six segments, and she relaxed.
She turned her head and met Fu Baili's gaze, "What are you looking at me for? Are you suddenly finding me radiant with holy light?"
Fu Baili: ......
Su Ci then gave him a once-over. Fu Baili's face was smeared with dirt, and he was dressed in costume for filming, playing a dying extra, so he was already quite disheveled.
Su Ci said, "Now that I look at you, you seem more like a human."
Fu Baili's face darkened. Did she mean that he wasn't human before?
Su Ci didn't care whether Fu Baili was angry or not. Yao ChengQi was back, and she had already obtained the golden cotton candy. Watching the medical staff carry Yao ChengQi into the car, she turned and left.
Fu Baili followed, intending to accompany Yao ChengQi to the hospital.
As he got closer, he glimpsed through the rear window of the car that a man was sitting in the front.
Su Ci got into the car, leaning toward the man, their actions intimate.
Seeing the man kiss the girl, Fu Baili lowered his eyes and got into the following car.
Inside the car, Lu Zhe kept a close eye on the situation outside through the tinted windows until the girl got in, then he withdrew his gaze.
"That person was saved," Su Ci said, not letting Lu Zhe get out because there were too many cameras on set. Lu Zhe had announced his identity as the heir of the Lu family at his birthday party, and many people present recognized him. Su Ci didn't want the rescue to be high-profile and end up trending on social media.
She leaned closer to him, whispering, "Hurry and kiss me before the driver gets in."
Lu Zhe chuckled lightly.
His cold fingers tipped her chin, and Lu Zhe kissed her.
Su Ci passed the golden cotton candy, and her little tongue darted in, touching Lu Zhe's, deliberately teasing him a few times. Just as Lu Zhe was about to deepen the kiss, she quickly pulled back.
Su Ci ignored Lu Zhe's deep eyes, blinking innocently, "No more kissing, the driver is coming."
Lu Zhe glanced out the window; the driver was indeed hurrying over.
Lu Zhe curled his lips.
His hand that had been holding her chin moved to cup the back of her head, pressing her closer to him. His thin lips parted slightly, gently biting her lip, and in her gasp, he hooked her tongue and sucked fiercely a few times before letting her go.
The driver opened the door, apologizing, "Sorry, I was in the restroom."
Lu Zhe sat upright, his expression calm and handsome, "It's fine, drive."
Su Ci pursed her slightly sore lips, glancing at the boy beside her.
She felt that the once abstinent and indifferent Lu Zhe had become shamelessly brazen.
