noffsinger Chapter 314 Panic and Disarray, Leaving the Film Set
Chapter 314 Panic and Disarray, Leaving the Film Set
The next day.
Ning Yao slept very well this time, sleeping peacefully for six hours in the man's arms.
Wen Tingye was a decent person; knowing she had a performance the next day, he didn't torment her for too long and gave her plenty of time to rest.
Ever since Wen Tingye arrived at the teachers' apartment, Guan Ying has consciously stood guard outside the door, not going in to disturb the couple's affection.
Faculty members from the Communication University of China often passed by the corridor and would give Guan Ying strange looks when they saw her.
Fortunately, Guan Ying is an easygoing person; let her watch, it won't hurt her.
On the way to the film set, Ning Yao looked at Guan Ying's back as she focused on driving, opened her lips, and said softly, "Shall I find you a place nearby?"
Ning Yao felt bad about always having Guan Ying guarding outside the door.
Hearing this, Guan Ying felt a warmth in her heart. In all her years as a bodyguard, almost no boss had ever cared about her feelings.
There were even bosses who demanded she stand guard for two days and two nights without eating or drinking; very few bosses treated Ning Yao like that.
Ning Yao would have her eat at the same table as her, and have a Michelin three-star chef cook the same meal for her. She never skimped on her food, clothing, or accommodations. She liked Ning Yao very much, liked following her, and was willing to protect her.
"No need, Mr. Wen said he'll arrange for me to stay in the apartment across the hall tonight. Thank you, Ms. Ning." Guan Ying realized her tone had become exceptionally gentle as she spoke.
She is someone who can't hide her emotions, but fortunately, most of the time she doesn't need to hide them because she rarely experiences emotional fluctuations.
They arranged the apartment across the hall so quickly?
Ning Yao sighed inwardly, but also felt it was expected. After all, it was Wen Tingye; there was nothing he couldn't do.
The car quickly arrived at the film set, where Rola's team was already waiting at the entrance to the dressing room.
Upon seeing Ning Yao appear, Li Xuan was more excited than anyone else. She ran a few steps toward Ning Yao, but then stopped abruptly.
Filming is important; Ning Yao still needs to change clothes and put on makeup. Time is very tight, so it's best not to disturb her for now.
But Ning Yao noticed her, took the initiative to step forward, and took out a bottle of diluted spatial spring essence, about 30ml, from her bag.
"Here you go. Just use it like an essence, or a toner, lotion, or cream. You can mix and match it with any brand you like. The ingredients are very safe, so there are no restrictions."
"Thank you, Miss Luo." Li Xuan's eyes lit up as she took the bottle of magical essence and examined it for a long time.
She had no gigs today, so she came specifically to wait for Ning Yao.
After giving her the items, Ning Yao went to the changing room, while Li Xuan sat in a corner and examined the bottle of serum.
Upon seeing this, Zhao Peier stepped forward and snatched the pale yellow essence from Li Xuan's hand.
"What is this thing? Is it that stuff that can get rid of acne and fade acne scars? It's too ordinary, isn't it just a regular serum?"
"Give it back to me! Why are you taking my things!" Li Xuan was furious and tried to snatch back her essence, but Zhao Peier was taller than her and was determined to take it, so she couldn't reach it at all.
Zhao Peier's fingers touched the bottle cap, about to unscrew it to try it herself, when a pair of hands suddenly snatched it away.
She glanced to the side and discovered that the person who had snatched the essence was Guan Ying, Luo Xiyao's icy-faced sidekick.
Guan Ying returned the items to Li Xuan and stood there like a guardian deity, preventing Zhao Peier from snatching them again.
"Tch, what's so special about it? It's just some no-name brand of face-damaging toner." Zhao Peier rolled her eyes and turned to go to the dressing room. She still needed to prepare for her scene with Tang Xiaoge later.
After changing her clothes and putting on makeup, Ning Yao began filming.
After the stagehands finished setting the stage, she and Tang Xiaoge walked side by side on the bluestone path in the courtyard.
Tang Xiaoge felt the faint, unique fragrance emanating from Ning Yao, cool and alluring.
His heart started racing for no reason, but he eventually forced it down.
He was very familiar with the scent, after all, it wasn't the first time he had acted opposite Luo Xiyao.
Luo Xiyao has always had this fragrance on her, but it's unclear whether it comes from her hair or her body...
This scene is very simple; the two walk on the bluestone slabs, mainly conveying their emotions through body language and eye contact.
Reaching the end and turning the corner, Lu Qingshan gave a satisfied shout of "Click!"
This one is considered passed.
Ning Yao loosened her tense shoulders. She rarely walked with a stiff posture, but in order to fit the character and the era, she was elegant and dignified, and her steps were particularly particular.
Her gentle demeanor exudes a resilient spirit, unlike the weak women of the old society who were at the mercy of others.
Tang Xiaoge was still standing with Ning Yao when she suddenly relaxed, and her whole demeanor changed; she was no longer the Su Wanwan from the drama.
"Xi Yao, what brand of perfume do you usually use?" Tang Xiaoge turned to face Ning Yao.
He was dressed in an old-fashioned military uniform, his posture was upright, and he looked exceptionally spirited, though his eyes and brows carried a hint of gloom.
Perhaps she was too immersed in the role, Ning Yao thought to herself as she looked at Tang Xiaoge's face.
"I rarely use perfume, I only spray a little on important occasions. Well, my most frequently used perfume is Joy, I like its scent."
"Good taste," Tang Xiaoge replied with a smile, trying to make conversation.
Joy is a well-known perfume brand, and is considered one of the most expensive perfumes in the world. It takes tens of thousands of flowers to make just a few dozen milliliters, so the price is very high and not something that ordinary people can afford.
Tang Xiaoge originally thought Luo Xiyao would use some niche brands, but it seems Wen Tingye treats her very well and has spent a lot of money on her.
Tang Xiaoge wondered, if it were him, could he do it?
They would present Luo Xiyao with the best things in the world, just to make her smile.
Tang Xiaoge gazed at a few brightly blooming flowers in the distance and smiled wryly.
He could have done it, and he wouldn't have done it any worse than Wen Tingye, but he was ultimately a step too late.
Ning Yao went to her team's rest area, and Tang Xiaoge also went to his own rest room. As soon as he entered, he called his assistant over.
"Teacher Tang, is there anything I can do for you?" The assistant rarely saw Tang Xiaoge so serious and so anxious to call him over, so he reflexively tensed up, thinking that something serious had happened.
"Buy me a few bottles of Joy perfume, go buy them now." Tang Xiaoge sat on the recliner, her back ramrod straight.
"Huh?" The assistant hadn't expected it to be just about buying perfume, but she quickly realized, "I understand, I'll go buy it right away."
After instructing her assistant to get things done, Tang Xiaoge finally relaxed and lay back in her chair.
After the assistant left, Tang Xiaoge picked up the script at her side, stared at the black and white words on the paper, and mumbled something.
“Su Wanwan… Luo Xiyao…”
Ning Yao was in the lounge when she was caught off guard by a phone call from Xing Ershu from abroad.
Her eyes dimmed for a moment, but she quickly composed herself, answered the phone, and softly called out, "Second Uncle."
The news about her biological father was still a blow to Ning Yao. Besides her children, her father was her only remaining family in the world, and she was told that his fate was unknown, and that the chances of him being dead were greater than alive...
"what?!"
"Are you... are you telling the truth?"
Upon hearing the voice on the other end of the phone, Ning Yao's eyes widened suddenly, her face filled with excitement, and she could barely speak.
She stood up abruptly from her chair, a movement so dramatic that everyone in the lounge turned to look at her.
Guan Ying, in particular, had a look of suspicion in her eyes that was both direct and clear.
She had never seen Ning Yao so out of control before. What exactly did the person on the other end of the phone say to her?
"Teacher Rola, Cui Mengmeng isn't here. Could you please ask the director for leave for me? I have an urgent matter to attend to!" Ning Yao said and rushed out. Because she was running too fast, her thigh bumped into the corner of the table by the door, making her wince in pain.
But Ning Yao didn't even have time to catch her breath before rushing out again.
Seeing this, Guan Ying turned serious and followed closely behind Ning Yao, keeping a distance of less than ten steps.
Rola stared blankly at Ning Yao's departing figure. Her assistant quickly realized what was happening and translated Ning Yao's Chinese sentence for Rola. Rola understood and immediately left the lounge to ask Director Lu Qingshan for leave for her boss.