novelraw Chapter 712 - 701: The Male Supporting Character’s Bai Yueguang
Chapter 712 - 701: The Male Supporting Character’s Bai Yueguang
Ye Qiu did take a seat next to Chu Weiwei, but she was feeling somewhat heartbroken. Was being a fan really so difficult?
Chu Weiwei silently looked at the snacks and milk tea in her hand, hesitating whether to eat them or not. Although Ye Qiu was rude to her, she probably wouldn’t go as far as to poison them, right?
It was Ye Qiu’s assistant who sensed the awkward atmosphere and proactively distributed the remaining snacks and milk tea to everyone present.
No one could deny Ye Qiu’s poor personality, but the treats she bought were all high-end products that everyone recognized. After seeing them, everyone’s expressions softened and no one laughed at Ye Qiu for being snubbed by Jiang Yao anymore.
"Why aren’t you eating? I spent quite a lot of money just to visit the set!" Ye Qiu huffed, her eyes darting towards Chu Weiwei, then she stuffed a biscuit into her mouth in a huff, followed by a fierce sip of milk tea, and finally released a contented sigh.
Although the food looked delicious, she still found an excuse to criticize: "It’s passable, but not as good as what I make."
Seeing this, Chu Weiwei snorted, "Don’t think just because I’m from the countryside I wouldn’t know this bakery is extremely popular online. You say what you make is better than this? Who would believe that?"
I believe it!
The production team of "Floral Years" wished they could all raise their hands; the mango mille-feuille that Ye Qiu made really was a lot tastier than this!
"Who’s bullying you for being from the countryside? Doesn’t everyone know the food from the countryside, with its good air and no pollution, is delicious? There’s no need to flaunt that you know your rural fare is good," Ye Qiu snorted disdainfully, her gaze unconsciously wandering towards Jiang Yao.
"When did I flaunt?" Chu Weiwei was confused, feeling that Ye Qiu’s train of thought might be off.
"Hey, isn’t it awesome acting with Teacher Jiang?" Instead of answering her, Ye Qiu whispered into Chu Weiwei’s ear.
Chu Weiwei was startled by her sudden closeness, but couldn’t get angry and just responded helplessly, "Are we close? Why should I answer your question? And, don’t you dislike me? Why get so close to me?"
"Humph, as if I’m fond of you or something." Upon hearing that, Ye Qiu pursed her lips, moved her body away, and then said indignantly, "I’m just worried you’ll ruin the role and drag Teacher Jiang down."
Chu Weiwei raised an eyebrow: "So, you are fond of Teacher Jiang? Is that why you slandered me in public because you’re unhappy with me partnering with Teacher Jiang?"
"Yes!" Ye Qiu admitted frankly.
Chu Weiwei was left speechless. Although they hadn’t known each other for long, she felt she’d already seen Ye Qiu’s true colors: an arrogant, spoiled Eldest Lady with no real malice.
"Then Teacher Jiang has worked with so many people before, why do you just scold me?" Chu Weiwei said, also feeling annoyed.
"That’s because they all performed very well!" Ye Qiu declared as if it was the most natural thing in the world.
Chu Weiwei scoffed: "So, you’ve decided that I can’t act well?"
Ye Qiu pouted: "Everyone’s a young female artist; we all know each other’s capabilities. My acting is not good, how much better can you be?"
"Ha!" Chu Weiwei laughed in exasperation, and even the always modest her couldn’t help but retort, "My acting’s not good? With bad acting skills, could I have won the Best Actress award? Go online and have a look; has any of the dramas I’ve acted in received bad ratings? Even if you’re making baseless accusations, shouldn’t you at least find some evidence to back them up?"
"Really?" Ye Qiu was taken aback, "Can you really act well?"
"Of course, that’s recognized by the Director and Teacher Jiang," Chu Weiwei replied, imitating Ye Qiu by tilting her chin up.
"Oh, right, Teacher Jiang really did compliment you just now, so it seems you did indeed perform well." Ye Qiu nodded and then sincerely apologized, "Alright, I wronged you."
That’s it?
So the controversy that blew up on the internet because of her comment is resolved with just an apology? She isn’t going to explain herself?
"Haven’t you watched the dramas I’ve acted in?" Chu Weiwei stared at Ye Qiu, trying to figure out if she was acting or not.
"Why would I watch the dramas you’ve acted in?" Ye Qiu looked genuinely puzzled.
Alright, she really isn’t acting; because no one could play a role this well in real life, Ye Qiu is indeed a bit blunt, and also very self-centered.
Chu Weiwei realized that the anger she felt earlier was pretty much for nothing. Why was she making a fuss with a simpleton?
But who in this day and age hasn’t watched the dramas she’s acted in?
"If you haven’t watched any of my dramas, what do you usually watch?" Chu Weiwei couldn’t help but ask.
"Teacher Jiang’s, of course." Ye Qiu said, then leaned closer to Chu Weiwei, and cautiously glanced at Jiang Yao, who occasionally looked over here, "I’ve liked watching Teacher Jiang’s dramas since I was little. I’m telling you, if it weren’t for Teacher Jiang, I wouldn’t have thought about entering the entertainment industry at all."
"Then why are you cozying up to me? Teacher Jiang is right over there." Chu Weiwei decided that trying to make sense of Ye Qiu was just making a fool of herself, and then took a big slurp of her milk tea.
"But it seems like Teacher Jiang doesn’t like me very much. Is it because my acting is too poor? But it doesn’t matter if Teacher Jiang doesn’t like me, as long as I can see him up close and have his movies to watch every year, I’m happy."
"Don’t you like Teacher Jiang? Why don’t you pursue him?" Chu Weiwei asked, puzzled.
Ye Qiu looked at her disdainfully: "Are you stupid? My liking for Teacher Jiang is the admiration a fan has for their idol, not the kind of love for a romantic partner. Teacher Jiang is not my standard for choosing a partner."
"Oh!" Chu Weiwei rolled her eyes, thinking to herself that she didn’t know – with such obvious behavior, who could figure out you’re just a fan admiring their idol?
"So what is your standard for choosing a partner?" Chu Weiwei casually asked.
"Someone who dotes on me senselessly and who is also handsome," Ye Qiu answered effortlessly and then casually asked, "How about you? Do you like Teacher Jiang?"
That’s a bombshell! Sister Hua, following behind, widened her eyes in shock.
Who doesn’t know how protective Emperor Jiang is of Chu Weiwei? So, what are Chu Weiwei’s feelings for Emperor Jiang?
Chu Weiwei was stunned by Ye Qiu’s question, and her eyes drifted towards Jiang Yao unnaturally, but she stubbornly said: "Just like you, I love Teacher Jiang’s acting, and I admire him a lot, taking him as my role model."
"Pfft!" Ye Qiu snorted at her, "Don’t be shy to admit it, I just don’t believe you’re not moved, I’ve read ’Immortal Palace,’ you know, the novel has intimate scenes with you two, didn’t you feel moved at all during that time?"
"We are actors, we must have professional ethics." Chu Weiwei coughed, trying to cover up.
"I don’t have professional ethics," Ye Qiu admitted frankly, "Anyhow, I’ve compensated those idiotic production crews and can’t be bothered to argue with them anymore."
Chu Weiwei didn’t know how many times she had been rendered speechless today. In her many years in the entertainment industry, she had never seen anyone as forthright as this.