At the moment just before the kiss, Gu Yuan expressionlessly exited the candid video and turned off her phone screen.
Right then, her mind kept replaying a phrase:
"Yuanyuan, I don't do kissing scenes, not now, not ever."
"I only kiss you."
…
Gu Yuan is a rational person.
She actually doesn't mind these things too much and can be understanding.
After all, being in the entertainment industry, acting often leaves you with little choice. Kissing scenes, so what? The consequences of taking it seriously would only make her uncomfortable, so she chooses not to let it bother her.
But rationality is one thing.
Out of a masochistic impulse, Gu Yuan pressed the Home button on her phone, ready to open that candid video again—
'Buzz—'
There was an incoming call.
The luxury car was well-soundproofed, and it had been very quiet on Gu Yuan's side. The moment she picked up the call, she could clearly feel her heart didn't feel as dead as before: "I'm here."
She spoke first.
"Who are you?"
The other party launched straight into a question demanding who she was.
It was a woman's voice, somewhat coquettish at first listen.
Gu Yuan looked at the screen, it was indeed Chi Yu's number. She paused for a few seconds and asked the other party: "Where's Chi Yu?"
The woman on the other end gave a delicate hum: "Oh, you're looking for Chi Yu? He's gone to take a shower. We were busy just now, sorry we didn't hear the phone. What do you need him for?"
Gu Yuan: "…"
That sentence 'we were busy just now' could lead to endless imaginations.
Deep in the night, with just a man and a woman, off to take a shower... What could they be busy with before showering?
Gu Yuan hung up the call.
A long silence passed, she didn't know how much time went by—Gu Yuan's abruptly cold voice spoke: "Go to Yujin No.1."
The temperature in the car dropped sharply.
Old Bai dared not ask anything and swiftly changed the route from Gu Mansion to Yujin No.1.
…
In the core area of Sui City, neatly arranged buildings stood side by side.
The luxurious car, with its striking license plate number, was uniquely owned by just one person in all of Sui City. Ahead, guards saluted in unison, welcoming the luxury car as it slowly drove into the grand entrance of Yujin No.1.
After getting out of the car, Gu Yuan skillfully entered the first building named 'Starlight'.
The elevator attendant pressed the button for the 29th floor.
Gu Yuan said in a low voice, "You can go out now."
The elevator attendant exited before the elevator door closed. Earlier this evening, when that Mr. Chi returned, he brought back a stranger, and everyone at Yujing No.1 knew about it. Gu couldn't have come over just because of the rumor...
The elevator traveled smoothly to the 29th floor.
Upon exiting the elevator, Gu Yuan was met by two people.
One was Yi Shu, Chi Yu's manager.
Also the most senior top manager at Yingcan Entertainment. Known for decisiveness and top-tier talent in star-making, currently considered a front-runner in the entertainment management industry.
The other was a woman Gu Yuan hadn't seen before, her figure faintly visible under her jacket, with a noticeable bust... undoubtedly a figure that could captivate many men.
Yi Shu was startled to bump into Gu Yuan upon reaching the elevator, frozen with fear: "Gu, Gu…"
Gu Yuan glanced at her watch, then her gaze fell on Yi Shu's face.
Yi Shu dared not meet Gu Yuan's eyes, her evasive gaze was guilty.
Gu Yuan asked casually, "Chi Yu is back?"
Yi Shu nodded: "Yes, Chi Yu just got off work and is taking a shower right now."
"Who are you?" Gu Yuan's gaze landed on the woman.
Yi Shu was about to explain: "She is..."
"I'm asking her, not you."
Gu Yuan's raised hand gesture was to stop Yi Shu from giving a one-sided cover-up explanation.
Yi Shu dared not defy Gu Yuan and had to keep her mouth shut.
Li Yan met Gu Yuan's eyes, and with a slightly provocative tone said: "My name is Li Yan, an artist from Juhua. Do you know Juhua Media? If not, let me kindly educate you, it's a subsidiary of Yingcan Century Entertainment, the largest entertainment company in the country—nine out of ten top actors and actresses come from Yingcan Century."
Gu Yuan showed a meaningful smile: "Oh, sounds very impressive."
Li Yan boasted: "Of course it is."
Yi Shu: "…"
Stupid woman, the president standing before you is your boss.