The sweetest in the entertainment industry

I woke up at 10 o'clock.

Gu Lanxi got up with her bottom sticking out and stretched out a big yawn.

Chen Lei invited her to lunch. Seeing that the time was just right, she dressed up and happily accepted the invitation, accompanied by her staff.

The two met at a modern French restaurant with good privacy. Upon meeting, Chen Lei circled her like a puppy, making Gu Lanxi chuckle.

"What are you doing?"

Chen Lei's outfit appeared casual, but it was actually quite clever; despite the cold weather, her long, bare legs were visible beneath her oversized coat.

She's really dedicated to wearing the "no pants" look all year round, regardless of the weather.

That's not all; she even wore a full face of makeup.

She was sizing up Chen Lei, and Chen Lei was sizing her up too.

She was wearing a high-necked black sweater, paired with straight-leg jeans, and a gray coat over it. The jeans were rolled up, revealing black lace-up ankle boots. She tossed her limited-edition black backpack onto the chair, rolled up her sleeves, and her beautiful watch face appeared briefly.

She looks aloof and sophisticated.

This is a style of dressing that Gu Lanxi has always liked.

She only wore a bare face, with a transparent lipstick, and her long, loose hair cascaded down, giving her a particularly carefree and beautiful look.

"You look great! Your face is so rosy, you look like you have plenty of energy. I was worried you didn't sleep well last night."

Gu Lanxi couldn't help but laugh: "I'm not the one who did the bad thing, so why should I not be able to sleep well?"

The entertainment industry is a complex web of interests and relationships, and the two are not exactly close friends, a statement Chen Lei neither confirmed nor denied.

He pulled her down to sit, draped a tablecloth over her bare legs, and changed the subject: "Car repairs must be expensive, right?"

It was a joke that she got drunk last night and slapped the back of her car, leaving a dent.

Gu Lanxi was tactful and didn't dwell on those matters, simply continuing the conversation along the lines of the topic:

"Treatment for sprains and bruises is more expensive abroad, so be careful. Now the whole world knows that I'm a ruthless person who will hit someone at the slightest provocation!"

Chen Lei almost died laughing!
Seeing that she was talking nonsense but had a serious expression on her face, Chen Lei couldn't help but raise an eyebrow to tease her:

"Are you wearing long johns?"

Gu Lanxi is from the South and can't stand the dry cold of the North. She prefers to dress warmly in private. She wasn't annoyed when Gu Lanxi pointed this out, and instead smiled and asked in return:

"I have a relative who runs a martial arts school. His family has a family heirloom of medicinal wine. When you get old and suffer from rheumatism, don't forget to come to me."

Chen Lei was completely out of options now.

"It's either fame or death; what does it matter if we starve or freeze?"

Most female celebrities in the industry are aware of this.

Everyone values ​​different things, so Gu Lanxi didn't say much.

When this topic came up, Chen Lei immediately lost her joking mood.

Just as the dishes were being served, the two began to discuss them.

"This restaurant focuses on the original flavor of the ingredients, you should like it."

How far in advance should I book a table?

Chen Lei was a little embarrassed that she hadn't expected her to ask that: "Half a month."

Just two weeks ago, Gu Lanxi had not officially announced her participation in Fashion Week.

Not wanting her to misunderstand, Chen Lei whispered her little tips for getting along with people:
"Make an appointment first. Once you're here, it'll be convenient to treat anyone to a meal. If there's really no one else, just come over by yourself and treat yourself to a nice meal."

For her, enjoying an authentic French meal undisturbed in China is not an easy thing.

"Oh~"

Gu Lanxi looked at her thoughtfully: "It seems that I have a pretty high social priority with you."

Chen Lei smiled brightly: "Honey, do you have no concept of your status? Do you know how many people would like to sit in my current position and have dinner and chat with you?"

Gu Lanxi had never met such a straightforward person before, and found it quite refreshing: "You really are something, you say everything."

"There's nothing I can do, you just like this type, and I don't want you to dislike it." Seriously speaking, they hadn't met more than a few times, but she had managed to get Gu Lanxi to come out so easily; the answer was obvious.

Gu Lanxi ate in silence, and for a long while, she didn't know how to respond to that.

It wasn't until halfway through the meal that he managed to come up with the words: "Well, you have quite a keen eye for observation."

There's too much backstabbing and intrigue at work, so in her private life, she definitely prefers things to be simple and straightforward when interacting with others.

"Oh, I'm not that perceptive, I'm just learning from Teacher Lu. Since you like him, I don't think you'll dislike me..."

Gu Lanxi was scooping onion soup with a spoon when she heard this and choked.

Upon hearing her let out a tremendous cough, the waiters immediately gathered around.

Gu Lanxi took a glass of water, dealt with the waiter, and before she could finish drinking it, the head chef came over to apologize.

After calmly dealing with the situation again and waiting for everyone to leave, he saw Chen Lei staring at him, her face as red as a monkey's bottom.

"what happened?"

"No, nothing..."

Remembering how she had taken out a cheat sheet at the airport and told Gu Lanxi that it would be best to memorize a few common polite phrases to win favor with others, Chen Lei felt a strange sense of being alive but dying.

Gu Lanxi wasn't stupid. Seeing her like this, she explained softly, "I'm sorry, I appreciated your kindness. I just didn't want to embarrass you, that's why I didn't tell you."

“You’re not one to boast, so this isn’t your fault. Just remember to give me some extra lessons later. I hired a private tutor but didn’t have time to go. Luckily, your film crew is right next door to us. I’ll be filming this movie for at least another two months.”

Gu Lanxi thought about it and did not refuse.

"So, are we friends now?"

"Does it count?"

Gu Lanxi doesn't really have any good friends in the industry. Most of the people she interacts with are based on work relationships rather than personal friendships.

"Does it count or not? Do you know that your uncertainty is making it harder for me to brag about it?"

"So high-profile? Well, let's not call it that!"

"No, I'll keep it a secret. From now on, we'll keep it a secret."

"There's no need to be so secretive."

Chen Lei was just joking, but seeing her serious expression, she couldn't help but laugh.

"Just a little gossip, is it your partner who dresses you up every time you wear those brightly colored clothes?"

"You're not polite at all."

He dared to ask her personal questions right after they established a relationship.

"Isn't this about building a relationship?"

"Then tell me, why did you argue with your boyfriend?"

"What else could it be? He wants a formal title, but I can't give it to him. You know, when promoting a drama, creating rumors to generate buzz always works, and he gets really angry every time."

Chen Lei has a palace drama currently airing, and the argument was probably about that.

Gu Lanxi nodded in understanding.

Afterwards, I couldn't help but gossip: "Do you do kissing scenes?"

"Go for it! The audience loves to see this. What else can we do if we don't film it? Almost every romance drama has this kind of scene. How can we make a living if we don't film it? You know, these kinds of scenes are all close-ups, and we can't find a stunt double."

"Then he truly loves you."

Gu Lanxi sighed sincerely.

"What do you think of my career change?"

As the meal drew to a close, Chen Lei leaned forward, her eyes sparkling as she placed her hands on the small round table.

Indeed, there is no such thing as a free lunch in the world.

Gu Lanxi sighed and wiped her mouth: "Tell me, if I can help, I will." (End of Chapter)