Chapter 9

”Miss Qin, this way.” The attendant led Qin Ai and Qin Tian inside with a smile.

Qin Ai slightly nodded her head, her expression was indifferent, while Qin Tian had a whole pair of eyes looking around, curious about everything and everywhere.

Qin Tian has always been curious about how the drama was made, today it was hard for him to follow his sister to the filming crew, and as he came, his curiosity made him asking a hundred thousand why, random comments, blah blah blah, and spat out a whole lot of questions.

”Don’t they get hot wearing so much?”

”Is that sword hanging on the wall real or fake?”

”Where is Big Sister Zuo?”

”Are there a lot of people over there? Is Big Sister Zuo in there?”

Of course Qin Ai was unable to answer Qin Tian’s question, Qin Ai, the big sister was habitually ignoring her brother.

Qin Tian also knew that it was good that his sister didn’t carry him out and throw him away because he annoyed her by his questioning, so he didn’t expect Qin Ai to take care of him.

Soon the group of people walked to the scene of the filming, Zuo Bian and Zhong Xin were surrounded by a large group of staff members filming in the middle.

Director Chen has told Zhong Xin to adjust his emotions. Zhong Xin’s face was a bit ugly, but he also knew that he had to stop making things difficult for others, or else others would have a grudge against him if he affected the progress of the crew’s filming.

Zhong Xin took a deep breath and forced down his dissatisfaction with Zuo Bian.

This time the scene should pass, and after adjusting his emotions Zhong Xin headed towards Director Chen, “Director Chen, I’m done.”

Being squeezed behind a group of adults, Qin Tian bounced around. trying to see the view inside.

”Young Master keep your voice down, there’s filming going on over there. If you speak too loudly it will affect the audio.” The attendant squatted down and said to Qin Tian.

Qin Tian immediately covered his mouth and nodded his head obediently.

Qin Ai grabbed the back of Qin Tian’s neck collar and walked forward, and the field staff whispered for the tightly surrounded staff to make way for Qin Ai and Qin Tian.

After everyone got out of the way, Qin Tian easily saw Zuo Bian, Qin Tian wanted to greet Zuo Bian, but then remembered that he couldn’t speak loudly, so he had to desperately shake his arm hoping for Zuo Bian to notice.

This scene originally should have passed uneventfully, but Zuo Bian caught a glimpse of Qin Ai and Qin Tian out of the corner of their eyes.

Qin Ai looked no different from the first time Zuo Bian saw her, she wore a white lady’s suit, straight and black shoulder-length hair, matched well with her cold and beautiful face. As if out of place in the world, like a painting on top, the colors around it were gone.

Beautiful, but distant. It felt like no one can ever really enter her realm, no matter how hard they tried.

Even though Zuo Bian once saved Qin Ai from the robbers, Qin Ai’s attitude towards her hasn’t changed significantly, the progress bar stayed at 1.5%.

If it were anyone else, they might have been disheartened, but Zuo Bian didn’t take all of this to heart.

Zuo Bian of the eyes in the reflection of the figure of Qin Ai will be bright, the original helpless and restrained tone of the drama changed directly into a light joy.

Zhong Xin who wanted to quickly finish the scene helplessly shouted again, “Director, this time Miss Zuo is really not in the right mood.”

【Host host host, do you know why Zhong Xin kept picking on you?】

‘Why?’

【It’s because of Hu Miaofu. I never thought Hu Miaofu would turn out to be the real Green Tea. Obviously she’s the one who often made mistakes, yet she’s actually implying to Zhong Xin that you have been making things difficult for her and bullying her. Zhong Xin was the kind no brainer who hated people with wealth and power, so he believed her after being told twice.】

‘Ok, I get it. Don’t worry, I’ll deal with it back. I have read the Green Tea manual very carefully.’

Zuo Bian was talking with the system for a few seconds.

”Do you hate me, Senior Zhong? Why else would you shout stop every time I say a line? Did I do something wrong somewhere?” In the meantime, Zuo Bian slightly knitted her eyebrows, confusion and anxiety in her eyes.

Needless to say, with Zuo Bian’s looks, the classical and beautiful temperament in her body made her looks weak people wanted to appease her.

The people present also knew that Zhong Xin frequently embarrassed Zuo Bian on the scene, and this was already the eleventh time. Even if Zuo Bian really had problems this time, it was definitely because of Zhong Xin’s influence, everyone’s heart has already inclined to Zuo Bian’s side.

A staff member couldn’t help but whisper, “The a reason why Zhong Xin isn’t hot, is it because of this attitude? Se’s just a little newcomer that shoot for the first time, and he kept using tricky method to make things difficult for her.”

These words fell into Qin Ai’s ears, yet Qin Ai’s expression didn’t change.

Zuo Bian knew that Qin Ai could tell that she was acting, but these did not affect Zuo Bian’s ‘act’.

Zuo Bian rubbed her eyes, pretending to be wiping tears but actually rubbing her eyes red.

”You guys are here.” Zuo Bian smiled at Qin Ai and Qin Tian with red eyes.

Seeing a beauty with a forced smile was really heartbreaking.

Zhong Xin who was still standing in the same place was really having a hard time being looked at by everyone with condemning gazes. He was eager to explain that he really wasn’t embarrassing Zuo Bian this time. However, it just gets darker and darker, which means that the previous ten times he was intentionally giving Zuo Bian a hard time?

”We’re coming to see you.” Qin Ai replied.

Qin Tian, the little one beside her, glared angrily at Zhong Xin, who wasn’t far away, “It’s too much for someone that big to be bullying a girl! “

Zuo Bian nodded approvingly, “Mmhmm, it’s too much.”

Qin Ai tilted her head, her tone was slightly cold and hard, “Is it true the bullying of newcomers in the crew this serious?”

Director Chen felt like his forehead was dripping with cold sweat, he laughed awkwardly twice and said, “Miss Qin, this is a misunderstanding. Our 《Sheng Xian》 crew would never have such a thing as bullying newcomers, it’s just that Zhong Xin is a rather brain dead person, and likes to be nitpicky when filming, and no one can persuade him.”

Qin Ai’s gaze glanced towards Zhong Xin, and Zhong Xin felt goosebump.

Zhong Xin could feel the oppressive feeling coming from Qin Ai’s body, a feeling so dark and chilling that it made him subconsciously take a step back.

Miss Qin? Is she the mysterious and ruthless President Qin from the myth?

Zhong Xin suddenly regretted doing that today, although he despised people who used power and money to get roles, but at the same time, he also knew in his heart that he couldn’t afford to mess with them.

”I’m sorry, Miss Zuo, I was wrong just now, you’re a newcomer after all, I shouldn’t be so strict as a senior.” Zhong Xin hardened his scalp and walked down the steps laid out for him by Director Chen.

Qin Ai suddenly smirked, “I see that Mr. Zhong has been filming for many years, more scenes should be given to the newcomers.”

Director Chen immediately nodded his head and agreed, “Yes, yes, yes, Miss Qin is right. I’ll have someone change the script later, I also think about it, the second male’s scene was too much, so it’s time to cut out some of them.”

Qin Ai’s relaxed a bit, and the people around her were also relaxed.

Only Qin Tian, who was completely oblivious and didn’t notice the bizarre atmosphere, shouted and applauded Qin Ai, “Big sister is very awesome! She’s like the Overbearing President in the novel!”

Zuo Bian subconsciously applauded alongside him, although she was unaware what “the overbearing president” meant.

Qin Ai rubbed Qin Tian’s head with no gentleness, “Don’t read some strange novels, or your phone might be confiscated.”

Qin Tian wimped out and hid behind Zuo Bian, “Then I’ll let Big Sister Zuo protect me, I really can’t play games, I’ll just watch Big Sister Zuo play games.”

Zuo Bian stared at Qin Ai’s face, in order to raider[1] Qin Ai, Zuo Bian ruthlessly sold Qin Tian, “Little Tian has to listen to his big sister’s words, children shouldn’t be looking at weird things.”

”Is it because I’m not as pretty as my sister?” Qin Tian mournfully touched his little face. He had a dramatic heart at a young age.

Zuo Bian was nodding seriously, she looked at Qin Ai’s face and said, “Your sister is much prettier than you.”

”Woo woo woo woo, big sister, this face-seeing world is too cruel!” Qin Tian rushed into Qin Ai’s arms again this time.

Qin Ai helplessly pressed Qin Tian’s head so that Qin Tian would stop pouncing blindly.

”I’m only here to see how the crew is doing today, so I won’t nag much. The assistant brought Li Ji[2]’s dessert, so you all can try it after the break.” Qin Ai grabbed Qin Tian after saying this and left.

Qin Tian reluctantly followed, “Big Sister, I haven’t seen enough, I haven’t played games with Big Sister Zuo yet, you’re cold! You’re heartless! You’re being unreasonable!”

Qin Ai’s headache became deeper.

”Come back next time!” Zuo Bian waved at the two’s backs.

Qin Tian twisted as hard as he could,” Big Sister Zuo I will come more often!”

Qin Tian wanted to continue talking to Zuo Bian, but he was quickly taken away by Qin Ai.

Qin Ai had helped Zuo Bian out and this gesture made everyone’s mind turned. Everyone in the crew actually knew that Zuo Bian was brought in by the gold backer, but didn’t know who was the person behind Zuo Bian.

Today, everyone looked that the person behind Zuo Bian was actually Qin Family. Does anyone think that it’s because the little kid Qin Tian has a crush on Zuo Bian? What nonsense! So… the person who fancied Zuo Bian is Qin Ai?

Although same sex relationship wasn’t shocking in this era, and was even legal to get a marriage certificate, she was THE Qin Ai! Will Qin Ai took a fancy on someone? Impossible.

Zuo Bian was unaware of the twists and turns in the minds of others, she asked the director if she could continue filming.

Director Chen nodded stunnedly, then asked Zuo Bian and Zhong Xin to finish filming the scene they didn’t finish.

During the break after filming this scene, everyone ate Li Ji desserts brought by Qin Ai’s people and praised them.

Two people were not in a good mood, one was Hu Miaofu and the other was Zhong Xin.

Hu Miaofu was jealous of Zuo Bian, she had always wanted to climb high, but it never went well, and even when she did, it was always some rich second generation who couldn’t help themselves.[3]

Zhong Xin, on the other hand, looked like he has lost his mind, so how could he be happy?

He wasn’t very popular in the entertainment circle for various reasons. He had a little bit of seniority after staying for a long time. This time it’s not easy for him to get male number two role, if his acting is brilliant, maybe he would get recognized more. But because of Qin Ai’s words, his hard-won opportunity was stifled.

Who would dare to offend President Qin? She’s an investor in their drama group.

Hu Miaofu pretended to comfort Zhong Xin, but Zhong Xin seemed to be too humiliated, so he said he wasn’t feeling well and walked away before Hu Miaofu could speak.

Looking at Zhong Xin’s back as if he had fled in a hurry, Hu Miaofu’s hand hanging at her side tightened, her sharp nails embedded in her flesh.

Why was this world so unfair? What’s the difference between her and Zuo Bian? Why should Zuo Bian, a newcomer, get to play the female lead in her first movie? And she has been on the entertainment circle for two years and she’s still only a female third?

Hu Miaofu endured all the resentment in her heart, she still had her sanity. A woman’s best tools were beauty and tears, Hu Miaofu knew how to use her advantage to achieve what she wanted, she mustn’t be impulsive.

On the other hand, Zuo Bian sat at a small table and ate several delicate and small desserts, she thought about how she should get to know Qin Ai better.

Zuo Bian felt that she didn’t know Qin Ai well enough, she was able to talk non-stop with Qin Tian, but couldn’t say much with Qin Ai.

【I’m afraid I can’t help you too much with this, recently our system session is reformed. There are many people who gave negative review to complain that our raider doesn’t respect the privacy of the characters, so now our system could only give the host hint when the time is right, the rest is up to the host.】

”Hey, I heard that my brother’s girlfriend has come to visit you?”

An arrogant voice was sounded out of nowhere, she was Chang Wenshi, who had returned after a half day’s leave. She was standing on her side, Chang Wenshi looked at Zuo Bian with a scrutinizing gaze, as if she wanted to see a flower sprouted out of Zuo Bian’s head[4].

Zuo Bian looked up at Chang Wenshi, who was pretty looking, but always had an air of pride on her face, as if she couldn’t stand to look at anyone, it was as if the nostrils grew on the head and the eyes grew on the top of the head.[5]

”Yes, she has come to see me.” Zuo Bian replied frankly.

Chang Wensi slapped one hand hard on the table, she looked fixedly into Zuo Bian’s eyes and lowered her voice, “Hey, I’m warning you, stay away from my brother’s girlfriend. That’s not someone whom you can afford. Besides, do you know Qin Ai? There are plenty of people who wanted to get her attention by seducing and being entangled with her every day, and you are merely one of them. I advise you to give up early, before you set yourself on fire.”