Chapter 116: Investors Return to Work

Chapter 116

In the afternoon, the crew welcomed the visit of the investors. The director had prepared seats for them, allowing the tycoon investors to watch the main actors perform.

Everyone in the crew knew that Shen Shuyao had an extraordinary relationship with the investor Ye Jingzhan, so they were also curious about it.

"Zhan, how do you have time to come today?" Shen Shuyao's eyes shone with delight.

"If I didn't come, you'd have forgotten me already," Ye Jingzhan frowned, "I haven't seen you for half a month. Don't you miss me at all? What kind of work keeps you so busy that you're never around?"

Shen Shuyao was taken aback, then realized what the man meant. She sat beside him, took his hand, and said softly, "I'll take a vacation soon to keep you company."

Ye Jingzhan still looked displeased, never imagining that one day he would be chasing after a woman.

Pei Yuchen had also come to visit the set today, mainly because he happened to be nearby, so he came along.

Ji Nian sensibly chose not to be a third wheel and sat quietly on the other side.

"Miss Ji, may I sit here?" Pei Yuchen came over with a smile, then raised his eyebrows and said, "I don't want to disturb the couple."

You don't mind disturbing me? Ji Nian thought to herself, but despite her reluctance, she still smiled and said, "You're too kind, Mr. Pei. As our guest today, you can sit wherever you like."

When He Yi saw the investors arrive, she found an excuse to leave, not wanting to interrupt the important guests.

Ji Nian watched He Yi leave, leaving just her and the villain. Although she appeared calm on the surface, inside she was a mess, afraid the villain would pull some stunt.

"Miss Ji seems well-suited for period dramas," Pei Yuchen looked over the woman's costume, clearly impressed by her appearance today.

As the plot had progressed to the later stages, Ji Nian's character had turned darker, requiring more elaborate and glamorous makeup.

"Thank you," Ji Nian smiled awkwardly.

"Why do I always feel like you're uncomfortable around me?" Pei Yuchen chuckled, appearing scholarly and refined in his well-tailored suit.

Ji Nian was caught off guard. He had noticed? She felt embarrassed and said, "Not at all, Mr. Pei, you misunderstand."

Pei Yuchen raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything. He was curious about this woman. Although he had checked her background and knew her identity, she didn't seem eager to get close to him, but rather wanted to keep her distance.

Ji Nian fidgeted uncomfortably. She and the villain had nothing to talk about, but she didn't know how to excuse herself.

"Actors, get into position, we're starting," the director called out. "Nian, Shuyao, you're up for your scene together."

"Thank you, director," Ji Nian humbly accepted the feedback. After the director left, she finally relaxed, feeling utterly drained. Being an actor was exhausting. Having the villain and male lead present had put unnecessary pressure on her.

"Nian, Zhan and I are having dinner together tonight. You should join us," Shen Shuyao smiled.

Ji Nian looked at the aloof male lead and hurriedly shook her head with a smile, "You two are on a date, why would I want to tag along? I'm tired from working all day. I just want to go home, take a shower, and lie in bed playing on my phone."

Shen Shuyao pouted unhappily, "Come on, just dinner."

Ji Nian would never agree to that - she didn't want to be a third wheel on the leads' date.

"Maybe next time. I need to work on my emotional acting tonight," Ji Nian laughed.

Shen Shuyao pouted reluctantly before nodding, "Okay then."

"Have fun," Ji Nian winked at the female lead.

"Well, I won't bother being your third wheel either," Pei Yuchen walked over with a smile.

Ye Jingzhan coldly nodded, "Where to?"

Pei Yuchen raised an eyebrow with a gentle smile, "Home, I suppose."

"We'll head out first," Shen Shuyao took Ye Jingzhan's hand and smiled.

"Bye," Ji Nian waved.

After they left, Pei Yuchen turned to her with a smile, "I almost forgot, I still owe you a meal, Miss Ji. Are you free tonight?"

"No!" Ji Nian immediately refused. Was he kidding? She'd rather go home and watch videos on her phone.

"No?" Pei Yuchen raised an eyebrow, amused. "But I just heard Miss Ji say she was going home to take a shower and play on her phone."

"Haha, just joking," Ji Nian was mortified, quickly asking, "Where are we eating?"

Pei Yuchen's lips curved into a smile, "A restaurant owned by a friend of mine. I think it's quite good."

"Okay then," Ji Nian wanted to cry. Why could she never refuse the villain? It was too tragic. She was mainly afraid he would turn evil...

Meanwhile, online, a large group of fans had started stirring up drama again, this time because a survival show had issued an apology statement. Even the arrogant Jiang Zhe had posted an apology on Weibo.

This left netizens baffled. It was one thing for contestants to apologize, but for a capitalist to apologize too? What was this move?