Chapter 28 - Tit for tat.

Su Yuchen shifted uncomfortably on his place. He was well aware that his lower part was hard and his body was burning. Sweat beads were visible around his neck. His eyes had also turned dark with l.u.s.t.

He so wanted to make Xin Mei sit on his lap. He wanted to wrap his arm around her waist. He wanted to have his naughty ways with her. She had churned something dangerous within him.

He knew that the image of her open hair and her white shoulder was going to be imprinted in his mind. That image was going to haunt him for a long time.

"Cut! Fantastic!" Director Zhang shouted. He stood up from his seat and started to clap his hands. "This is the level of acting which I need from every actor. Xin Mei has danced so well and her expressions were so neutral. Learn something from her! Tang Min, you also performed well. Your expressions were up to the point."

The face of Zhou Mingyu turned black like a pot when she heard the praises from director Zhang. He was scolding her continuously but now he was praising Xin Mei. She clutched her hands hard. She had to do something to spoil the image of Xin Mei in the eyes of director Zhang.

Tang Min who was getting praised wasn't happy at all. The acting which he performed just now wasn't really acting. His eyes had turned dark upon seeing the flawless acting of Xin Mei. He had instinctively wrapped his arms around her.

If not for the shout of cut from director Zhang, he was sure that he would have done something disastrous. He had forgotten that he was filming a scene for the film.

"It's lunch break now. We will shoot the close-ups, next scene in-between emperor Kai and Ruyi in the evening."

Everyone made their way towards the canteen. They all were talking about the scene which had taken place in front of their eyes. Many had started to praise the acting skills of Xin Mei. There were still some who believed that her acting wasn't acting but being seductive was her reality.

"Xin Mei, ignore the others. They only know how to find mistakes in others. You have really acted well. Keep it up." Director Zhang personally praised Xin Mei.

Director Zhang could see that no one liked Xin Mei and the reason was that she was a newbie. He didn't want Xin Mei to feel de-motivated as she was his diamond. He knew that his movie would be hit and the character of Ruyi would become famous.

Xin Mei walked in the canteen with Fang Lin. The moment they entered they heard the announcement made by Zhou Mingyu.

"Everyone, I know that I have given you a hard time by not doing well. I have wasted your last day and this Zhou Mingyu feels really guilty about the same." Zhou Mingyu bowed towards everyone.

"I will try to act more seriously from now on and to compensate for my mistakes last day I have decided to give you all a lunch treat. You can eat whatever you want and billing will be done on my name."

Howling filled in the small canteen upon hearing her announcement. Many males clapped and whistled for her.

"Isn't the heart of Miss Zhou very kind? She knew that the prices of food items in the canteen are very high. There are many people who aren't eating to their full due to the prices. But now with the announcement of Miss Zhou, everyone can have food to their fill."

Fang Lin beamed happily.

"Are you also not having food to your fill?"

"I am having the food to my fill. But there are some items which I want to taste but they are very expensive. Today I can taste them all."

"If you really wish to taste them then you can have them at my name."

"No need, I don't want you to pay for my food."

"Ah don't worry the main cast will get 50% compensation. We need to pay only 50% of the bill. So you have any expensive food item at my name."

"Really?" Fang Lin asked with excitement.

"Hmm. That is why Zhou Mingyu dared to treat everyone with lunch. Half of her bill would be compensated."

Xin Mei looked at Zhou Mingyu. Zhou Mingyu was grinning with delight upon hearing her praises from the cast. However rich they were, still, they couldn't pay for much expensive food items. So today everyone was going to taste expensive dishes like Fang Lin.

Xin Mei shook her head and hid a scoff from her lips. It was always an old trick of Zhou Mingyu to treat everyone with food. She believed that she could curry favor by giving treats. That was the reason everyone talked with her politely. Everyone loved expensive treats.

'She is again using the old tricks but she has forgotten that I am well aware of her tricks.' Xin Mei scoffed.

She made her way towards the food counter. She ordered her usual meal.

When everyone was full with their meal, they started to sing praises of Zhou Mingyu. She felt proud of herself. In the morning, she was bubbling in anger upon reading the comments on Wechat account but now she was bubbling with happiness. She knew that now everyone was going to praise her for more free meals in the future.

After lunch, there was another scene of Tang Min and Xin Mei. They both completed it with perfection, without any cut. The extras were all happy with their performance. That day, they wouldn't need to stay at the sets for late like last day. They took some close-ups of Tang Min and Xin Mei which also didn't take their much time.

After her close-ups, Xin Mei treated everyone with the hot tea.

"Everyone, please try this tea by Uncle Ming. This tea is really delicious. I have personally tried it two days back. I am sure that you will love this tea in this cold weather."

Everyone happily took the cup of tea. They all praised for the thoughtfulness of Xin Mei. They really needed some hot beverage in this cold weather.

A simple tea treat had easily overpowered the lunch treat of Zhou Mingyu.

"Xin Mei, can I have another cup of tea?" the cameraman asked Xin Mei.

"Of course, of course."

"It is really very thoughtful of you. What more do we need than a hot cup of tea in this chilly weather?"

In a corner, Zhou Mingyu was fuming with anger. Not only an hour ago, she had to pay a massive bill for the lunch party. She was gloating with victory when Xin Mei had spread water on her happiness with her non-expensive tea treat.

Xin Mei looked at Zhou Mingyu with cold eyes. 'It is just a start Mingyu. I will counter attack all your tricks. I will snatch everything from you and it's just a start!'

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In VIP room number 2502

"Boss, I have received all the information about Miss Xin Mei!"

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