Rejected by Blood, Embraced by Love: All-Round Star Goes Viral
Chapter 152: He Really Became a Nouveau Riche!

Chapter 152: Chapter 152: He Really Became a Nouveau Riche!

The crew of "Double Time" has been on set for a week, waiting for her to come back for the opening ceremony.

On the first day Gu Zhi joined the set, the crew held the opening ceremony and took costume photos.

She changed into an ordinary white T-shirt with jeans, embodying the pure vibe of a college girl.

Bai Yuelin’s adaptability was also strong; with glasses and a plaid jacket, he completely looked like an engineering student.

As soon as the opening ceremony ended and the costume photos were taken, the director arranged Gu Zhi’s scene.

The director explained the scene once to the two and then let them perform it on their own.

The first scene they shot was the one she rehearsed earlier with Qi Hanyu.

Even though she was mentally prepared, seeing Bai Yuelin’s face still reminded Gu Zhi of Qi Hanyu’s face.

The difference between a veteran actor and a newcomer really was significant.

Several times, Bai Yuelin couldn’t keep up with the scene, leaving Gu Zhi’s expectations unmet.

The director also noticed this, feeling impressed by Gu Zhi’s acting, managing to capture the desired feeling with every segment.

He couldn’t help but say, "Yuelin seems to be missing cues. Don’t be nervous, just act according to Gu Zhi’s expression."

Bai Yuelin nodded awkwardly, feeling overwhelmed by Gu Zhi’s strong presence and empathic acting, which always drew him in.

Gu Zhi tapped his shoulder with the script, saying, "Just grasp the anger in this part, and it won’t be difficult."

"..." Bai Yuelin was a bit confused but did as she suggested.

The following scenes progressed quickly.

They shot the entire day and wrapped up only by evening.

Bai Yuelin then came over with his phone, asking her, "Ms. Gu Zhi, we’ve been working together for quite some time. Should we exchange WeChat contacts to make communication easier? If there’s a good script, I can recommend it to you."

Initially, he did think of pursuing Gu Zhi and creating buzz around a romantic pairing, after all, who wouldn’t love a beauty.

However, after spending more time together, he gave up on this idea; Gu Zhi appeared aloof, but her presence was undeniably strong.

Her acting was superb, and given time, she would surely become famous.

And as for him, he probably wouldn’t be able to keep up with her.

Being friends is good too.

Gu Zhi was slightly surprised; she had a good impression of Bai Yuelin, finding him rather low-profile and focused on honing his acting skills.

She nodded and opened her QR code for him to scan.

She was worried about the upcoming variety show and hadn’t decided whom to invite as a friend.

If Bai Yuelin was available, perhaps he could be invited.

Moreover, she knew too few people in the industry, and there was no harm in knowing more.

"Added," Bai Yuelin said after scanning. "You can have peace of mind; I won’t disturb you unless there’s something important."

Gu Zhi smiled lightly, "If you need help with acting, feel free to ask me."

Bai Yuelin nodded. Previously, he might have found her words strange, but now he was utterly convinced by Gu Zhi’s mastery; she really could handle any role.

That evening, the director’s team treated everyone to dinner to celebrate the opening, with the entire crew attending, and Gu Zhi didn’t decline.

Meanwhile, the crew also updated Weibo with photos from the opening ceremony and the crew’s costume shots, which quickly drew much attention from netizens.

"Ah ah ah, the Lingzhi couple has joined the set! Could you tell if there’s any sweet photo snap?"

"My goddess looks amazing, transforming from the tragic Ye Zizheng to the pure and diligent college student Song Wei."

"I’ve always seen Zhi Zhi as the cold, regal type of sophisticated lady. I didn’t expect she could pull off the college student look so effortlessly. Her adaptability is impressive—I look forward to the new drama!"

"Has the drama started filming? I remember Shu Ning auditioned for the female lead in this drama. How did it become officially announced as Gu Zhi? /Confused/ Surprised."

Online, soon some netizens raised questions, but due to limited knowledge among people, the voices were quickly drowned out.

Gu Zhi continued shooting for two whole days. On the second day, as soon as she finished filming, she received a call from Qin Zheng.

She pressed answer, and Qin Zheng’s excited voice came through, "Zhi Zhi, are you free? My brother and I will pick you up for dinner!"

Gu Zhi paused, sensing something happy from his tone, but didn’t think much of it, "I am, but I’m at the set."

"I know the location; I’ll come pick you up now."

Gu Zhi agreed, not refusing, and sent Qu Qi a text letting her know not to come pick her up.

Soon, they arrived; surprisingly, they came by car—a black SUV. Gu Zhi was a bit surprised and looked at Qin Ji, "Did brother buy a car?"

"No, it’s provided by the company." Qin Ji was dressed in a formal white shirt, looking exceptionally composed.

Qin Zheng spoke excitedly, "Brother is doing so well now! He just completed a project with Chairman Yang, earned a ton in a week! Chairman Yang gave him a car and quite a bonus."

Gu Zhi was somewhat surprised, but that’s how finance is—quick money, high risk, but it’s not uncommon to strike it rich overnight.

Qin Ji could only shake his head helplessly, opening the car door for her, "Let’s go, get in the car first."

Gu Zhi sat in the back seat and saw a new bag placed there—an Hermes bag she recognized from the series, costing tens of thousands.

She was momentarily taken aback, glancing at Qin Ji, ready to tease him, but heard Qin Ji say plainly, "It’s for you."

Gu Zhi: "?"

"I saw it by chance while accompanying clients for an inspection yesterday, felt it really suited you." Qin Ji explained while gripping the steering wheel, "I know girls like bags, so I wanted to give you one. It isn’t that expensive, when I’m capable, I’ll buy even better ones."

Gu Zhi: "..."

He had just changed jobs, this is so extravagant!

Gu Zhi’s mouth twitched, unable to resist saying, "Brother, this is such a waste..."

He hadn’t even splurged on a nice shirt or shoes for himself, yet bought her a bag worth several thousands.

Qin Ji smiled helplessly, "Giving it to you isn’t a waste. Open it, see if you like it."

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Zheng chimed in, "Zhi Zhi, when I earn money from competitions, I’ll buy you a bag too!"

Gu Zhi: "..."

She rarely carried such things, casually grabbing a bag when going out, as long as it could hold sunglasses and a mask, the brand didn’t matter.

However, it was Qin Ji’s thoughtful gesture, so she didn’t refuse and opened it.

It was a hand-held bag in dark brown and gray, simple and elegant in design, matching her aesthetic quite well.

She opened it and saw a card inside, just issued. Gu Zhi immediately guessed the situation, "..."

Brother sure can afford it.

Gu Zhi didn’t even bother to comment anymore, quietly putting the card back.

Qin Ji said calmly, "The card is also for you. The funds you loaned me last time earned double profit, and I’ve invested more under your name. These are yours, use them freely."

Gu Zhi: "..."

He’s really become wealthy overnight!

Gu Zhi was silent all the way home.