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Chapter 161 Group Photo

Chapter 161: Chapter 161 Group Photo

Seeing Han Jiangxue speak like this, Lin Qianqian fully believed what she said.

Ye Zhenzhen might really have decided not to sign the contract at the last minute.

After all, among the few female artists who recorded the children’s variety show together, only she is the most popular now. Moreover, the "Ren Pingsheng" production team had discussed the payment before signing the contracts, and their leading actors’ fees were not high.

Thinking this way, Ye Zhenzhen’s last-minute refusal probably was indeed because of her personal reasons.

Lin Qianqian didn’t think any further and left the makeup room after saying goodbye to Han Jiangxue.

No sooner had she left than Tang Ying came in.

"Xiao Xue, I just saw Ye Zhenzhen with Xiao Yi and Xia Zhi on the first floor," Tang Ying said, a nervous tone in her voice.

She always had an uneasy premonition.

A glint of surprise flashed through Han Jiangxue’s eyes, "Why would they be together? Just the three of them?"

"There was also Producer Wang, along with their agents."

Han Jiangxue got up, her steps somewhat staggering, "Ye Zhenzhen wouldn’t be thinking of acting in ’Selflessness,’ would she?"

Tang Ying tried to reassure her, "Even if she wants to act, it depends on whether Talented Xia likes her or not."

Even if Ye Zhenzhen knows Xiao Yi, what’s the use if her acting is terrible? Of course, they wouldn’t want her.

"But what if, what if Ye Zhenzhen really caught Xia Zhi’s eye..." Han Jiangxue felt unsure, especially since she thought the role of the second female lead was a sure thing before, but it ended up being snatched away by Ye Zhenzhen.

These past days, she hadn’t heard anything about Xia Zhi’s script holding auditions; how come they suddenly appeared at Lemon Channel?

"Xiao Xue, don’t panic, I’ll ask around."

"Good, hurry and find out."

If "Selflessness" really started auditions, she wouldn’t participate in the "Ren Pingsheng" TV series no matter what.

While the production hasn’t started shooting yet, there’s still a chance to change things.

...

Ye Zhenzhen’s party was having dinner at Hujin Club; Yang Honghui came with Xu Wanjia.

Yang Honghui was not unfamiliar with Ye Zhenzhen; naturally, he found time to follow the variety show that his wife and daughter were on.

Moreover, Xu Wanjia had mentioned Ye Zhenzhen to him after she returned home.

So, even before meeting her, Yang Honghui had developed a rather good impression of Ye Zhenzhen.

And now, at this dinner, Ye Zhenzhen was continuously praised by everyone, especially for her acting skills, which they very much approved of.

However, at the crucial moment, Yang Honghui asked, "Zhenzhen, I heard you even went to the ’Ren Pingsheng’ production team to try on costumes today, and you were chosen to play the second female lead after the audition.

Then due to schedule conflicts, the production team now has to replace you?"

Yang Honghui said this with a smile, looking very sincere, but in fact, his question was filled with double meaning.

By saying those things before, he acknowledged Ye Zhenzhen’s acting skills; his later question was actually suggesting that she had stood up the production team because of the film ’Selflessness.’

Otherwise, why would the other side’s statement on Weibo be so brief, citing incompatible schedules?

During Director Yang’s inquiry, Liu Rui quickly checked her phone, and after seeing it, she was shocked. What kind of move was this?

Ye Zhenzhen was the one who was stood up, so how come the production team spoke first, and just with a single line:

"Schedule not suitable."

What did that mean? Wasn’t it blatantly throwing the conflict onto Ye Zhenzhen’s side?

Ye Zhenzhen smiled, looking Director Yang straight in the eyes, "Director Yang, I did indeed succeed in the audition for the second female lead in that series.

Today I also went for the costume fitting, but I hadn’t signed an advance contract with the production team. We didn’t wait for the team in the signing room, instead, we ended up waiting for Producer Wang, Best Actor Xiao, and Talented Xia.

As for the issue of schedule conflicts, I think my schedule is currently free, after all, since I returned from filming the variety show, I haven’t taken on a single advertising endorsement."

Yang Honghui nodded, finding Ye Zhenzhen’s response clear and very tactful.

She didn’t point fingers or complain about the production team in front of him, which Yang Honghui felt was consistent with what Xu Wanjia had said about Ye Zhenzhen.

Now, he could also get a rough idea of Ye Zhenzhen’s character from the way she spoke.

Xiao Yi stubbed out his cigarette butt and curved his lips into a faint smile, "Director Yang, in this circle, I, Xiao Yi, only acknowledge one Director Yang.

As a friend of Ye Zhenzhen, naturally, I wish for her to act with the real Director Yang."

Feige: ...

Although they were not afraid of offending Yang Ping from Lemon Channel, Xiao Yi’s words were perhaps a bit too direct.

You’re defending Ye Zhenzhen, but do you need to go so overboard?

Liu Rui pursed her lips, containing her excitement, thinking that Xiao Yi was damn cool!

And her Zhenzhen was so beautiful!

Whoa, hold on, that thought needs to be stopped right there—Zhenzhen is married and a mother now.

They’re just friends, friends!

Ye Zhenzhen stood up, raised her glass with a smile towards Yang Honghui, "Director Yang, I look forward to your guidance in the future."

Yang Honghui glanced at Xiao Yi, then back at Ye Zhenzhen, raised his glass in response, "Here’s to a happy cooperation!"

Both their glasses were emptied in an instant.

Seeing this, Producer Wang laughed heartily, "Come on, here’s to our happy cooperation!"

Everyone raised their glasses and stood up, "Happy cooperation!"

Xiao Yi’s brow quirked, as he said to Feige, "Take a group photo for us."

Feige was caught off guard, momentarily thinking he had misheard.

Xiao Yi, what’s the deal with you? Why do you seem to lose all your value whenever you’re around Ye Zhenzhen? Giving away autographed photos and wanting to take group photos—something no one would have dared to think about before. What exactly are you trying to do?

Xiao Yi: "What are you dazing out for? Hurry up."

Liu Rui quickly moved to Xiao Yi’s side, grinning, "Best Actor Xiao, let me do it, let me take the photo; I’m really good at photography."

Nobody had any objections to Xiao Yi proactively suggesting taking a group photo. They’d only heard before that Xiao Yi was unwilling to be photographed, so this proactive offer was a first.

No one was unwilling.

Liu Rui didn’t use Xiao Yi’s phone but took the photo with her own phone instead.

Xia Zhi pulled out her phone, preparing to ask Liu Rui to take a photo of her with Xiao Yi, but before she could say anything, Feige had already leaned in next to Liu Rui to look at the photos on her phone.

Ye Zhenzhen noticed Xia Zhi’s actions and asked softly, "Shall I take it for you?"

Xia Zhi turned around, "Sure, Teacher Ye, please take a photo of me and Xiao Yi together."

It used to be hard to get a photo with Xiao Yi, so naturally, Xia Zhi wanted to seize the opportunity now that Xiao Yi had initiated it.

Ye Zhenzhen took the phone, ready to start shooting.

However, Xiao Yi, seated next to Xia Zhi, didn’t move an inch. His expression was indifferent, even a bit impatient, "I don’t like taking too many photos."