One Pet Gets Married

Chapter 50

After saying those words, Tang You'an released her and went to the bathroom.

Upon entering the bathroom, Tang You'an smiled as she tied up her hair. However, when she looked up at herself in the mirror, she suddenly recalled her earlier dream, coughed twice, and furrowed her brow.

Outside, Song Xici sat alone in a chair waiting. She felt uncomfortable no matter what she did, so she finally flopped onto the bed and took a deep breath. Was she about to...

"All done?" Song Xici asked when Tang You'an emerged.

"Mm," Tang You'an nodded, thought for a moment, then spoke, "Should we..."

"We... what?" Song Xici ran a hand through her hair.

"Can we sleep together now?" Tang You'an asked thoughtfully.

Song Xici turned to look at her, then after a moment replied: "Whatever you want..."

Hearing this, Tang You'an smiled: "Then, shall we sleep together?"

Song Xici didn't say anything, but quickly slipped into bed and pulled the covers over herself.

Seeing this, Tang You'an pondered for a moment, then walked over, sat on the edge of the bed, gently lifted the covers, and lay down. She found the most comfortable position and pulled up the covers.

As always, Song Xici had the covers pulled over her head, her mind racing with thoughts that made it impossible to fall asleep.

Then, after a while, Song Xici turned to look at Tang You'an, only to find that she had already fallen asleep!

A couple days later, it was almost time to join the film crew.

That evening, after packing and calling an old acquaintance to look after the house and fish, Tang You'an and Song Xici each returned to their rooms to rest.

The filming location was set in Wenhua City. Though not considered a major city, it boasted beautiful mountains and waters, with a nearby small island featuring picturesque scenery and exquisitely built traditional architecture. Compared to some common film and TV cities, this place truly stood out from the usual gaudy locations.

The opening ceremony was held in a well-regarded large restaurant in the city.

The hall and small stage were festively decorated, with place settings arranged on each table and gold lace covers on the chairs. Though it seemed a bit cliché and resembled a modest, economical wedding venue at first glance, the atmosphere was quite pleasant.

After sacrificing a pig's head, setting off firecrackers, and completing a series of auspicious rituals, the main creative personnel gave speeches as directed by the host. Everyone then sat around their respective tables and began eating.

In this film, Tang You'an and Song Xici played the lead roles, with other supporting roles filled by fairly well-known actors.

Even Liao Bixin was there.

Although Liao Bixin didn't get the role of Xiao Yujun, she wasn't left without a part. She landed the role of Xiao Yujun's good friend, Le Ya.

Le Ya was quite a tragic character. Born into a family of musicians, she was born unable to hear sounds and had to rely on a unique skill to barely hear what others were saying. She always stayed by Xiao Yujun's side, silently protecting her.

During the meal, Liao Bixin watched Tang You'an and Song Xici across from her, smiling and toasting with those around them. Her expression soured, and she lost her appetite. After perfunctorily drinking some wine with everyone and picking at a few dishes, she no longer felt like eating.

"Really, the role of Xiao Yujun would have suited you better, Sister Bixin," a young actress named Fu Yun, who was playing one of Feng Liuyue's capable subordinates, suddenly spoke up from beside Liao Bixin.

Liao Bixin glanced at her without speaking, then lowered her head to open her phone and aimlessly browse Weibo.

Unbelievable, those two must be toxic or something. They could trend for the tiniest things all day long, even joining a film crew could spark a wave of attention. Did they really have too much money to spend? Were they the legendary Weibo hot search VIP users?

"It's so strange. So many talented and popular actors were rejected, but those two were chosen... Usually it's green leaves complementing red flowers, but this time it's become red flowers with green leaves..." Fu Yun continued in a low voice.

Liao Bixin remained silent and took another bite of food.

"Speaking ill of others without evidence, even in private, doesn't seem right," Jiang Lu, sitting to Fu Yun's left, spoke up.

Jiang Lu was an actress with outstanding talent and looks. She rose to fame three years ago and had maintained a steady career since. Known for her good character, she had high popularity, and neither she nor her fans caused trouble.

"I..." Fu Yun smiled sheepishly upon hearing this. "Sister Lu is right."

"I still believe in Director Ouyang. At least when I auditioned for Feng Liuyue, I truly didn't perform well enough. I acted too softly," Jiang Lu said, then dropped the subject.

This put an end to Fu Yun's complaints.

Meanwhile, Tang You'an had just placed a piece of spare rib in Song Xici's bowl when a middle-aged man approached and stood next to Ouyang Du at their table.

Tang You'an noticed and turned to look at him. Before she could speak, she heard those around her calling out: "Greetings, Young Master Gu!"

It seemed he was a person of some importance. Tang You'an observed him for a moment. He had one hand resting on the martial arts instructor's chair and held a wine glass in the other as he chatted with Ouyang Du, though Ouyang Du didn't seem very interested in talking, responding somewhat perfunctorily.

The man had round, plump cheeks with flat features and little definition. His hands were smooth and fair. He wore a custom-made Zhongshan suit embroidered with a golden dragon, clearly of high quality. Overall, he appeared to be someone living a very comfortable life.

Despite his amiable, prosperous appearance, Tang You'an found something unsettling about him.

After they clinked glasses and drained their drinks, a nearby waiter hurriedly refilled them.

"I don't have much to say, just wanted to congratulate my old friend Mr. Ouyang on the auspicious start of his new film. Cheers." With that, the young master Gu raised his glass high.

Seeing this, Liao Bixin immediately stood up with a smile, raising her glass.

Tang You'an and Song Xici exchanged glances before standing up with their drinks as well.

After downing half a glass of beer, everyone at the table sat back down, the atmosphere still lively.

Then, Young Master Gu walked over towards Liao Bixin.

Liao Bixin smiled when she saw him and reached for her wine glass.

However, Young Master Gu bypassed Liao Bixin, walking halfway around the table to stand behind Tang You'an and Song Xici. "You two must be the lead actors, right?"

Liao Bixin awkwardly set her glass back down. If not for her makeup, her face would have shown how upset she was.

"That's right." Tang You'an stood up, holding her wine glass.

"Ah, good, good," Young Master Gu nodded, then smiled and lowered his head. "I hear you two have been riding high this year, very popular. You must keep it up. I won't say more, just want to wish you and our great Director Ouyang a smooth filming process!"

"Thank you," Tang You'an and Song Xici replied with smiles.

After Young Master Gu left, Tang You'an put down her glass and turned to whisper in Song Xici's ear: "Who was that?"

"Gu Boning, son of Dong Entertainment's founder and board member. He's 39 this year. Unlike most rich second-generation heirs, he's made quite a name for himself. He seems to enjoy making friends and connections. Haven't seen him for several months. I heard he was ill for a while, but now he's back and looking quite radiant," Song Xici leaned in and answered softly.

Tang You'an nodded after hearing this, but frowned slightly.

"What's wrong?" Song Xici asked.

"This person... doesn't seem as benevolent as he appears on the surface," Tang You'an took out her phone and messaged Song Xici.

Song Xici read the WeChat message, looked at Gu Boning, then at Tang You'an, and replied: "That's normal. He's a wolf in sheep's clothing, like many businessmen. But he's particularly ruthless. Once, a company CEO challenged him and ended up in a miserable state, fired and unemployable to this day. Another small company's boss made an enemy of him and went bankrupt soon after. Everyone says he was behind it. In short, those who befriend him thrive, while his enemies suffer terribly. So many people try to curry favor with him, seeking a powerful backer."

"How powerful is he compared to your parents and mine?" Tang You'an glanced at Gu Boning, who was still chatting and laughing with Ouyang Du and the martial arts instructor. She needed a comparison to better understand.

"Put it this way, there are different levels even among the wealthy. His family is ten times yours. His father isn't just Dong Entertainment's old boss, he has many companies under him. Gu Boning isn't just a young executive at Dong Entertainment, he's opened several companies himself. We're like D-listers looking at an A-lister."

Tang You'an nodded, slowly stirring her soup with a spoon.

"Personally, I don't like him much. He has too many scandals. His bad taste is hard to criticize. He's bisexual and has been exposed more than once for BDSM play that left his partners with damaged skin. One was a starlet named Lu Ying, another a young actor named Feng Chengyuan. But after they went public online, they were mocked by everyone. Internet detectives claimed they approached Gu Boning for money and deserved what they got. Soon enough, no one talked about it anymore. Honestly, I don't know the truth, so I won't jump to conclusions about either side."

After sending this essay-like message, Song Xici put away her phone as more people came to toast.

Tang You'an also smiled and continued drinking with others.

Meanwhile, Gu Boning walked to the smoking area, had someone light a cigarette for him, and took a deep drag. Through the swirling smoke, he squinted towards Ouyang Du's table, his gaze fixed on Tang You'an. He raised his glass and took another sip of wine.