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Chapter 403 Guo Fan and Da Mimi (8.5k)
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Inside a sizable luxury cinema in Shanghai, the place was packed with people.

The crew of "Brotherhood of Blades 2" is holding an important promotional screening here.

As a sequel to the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film, this movie has been highly anticipated since its inception.

The screening room was packed, filled not only with invited media reporters and renowned film critics, but also with a large number of eagerly awaiting moviegoers. An atmosphere of anticipation and excitement permeated the air.

however,
Director Lu Yang, the central figure at the heart of all this, was not at this moment immersed in the tension or joy of about to reveal the audience's feedback.

He was standing in the slightly noisy corridor backstage of the cinema, his back to the commotion, speaking to the person on the other end of his phone, his tone filled with exasperated complaints and worries:

"Fanzi, you still won't give up? How long have you been making a fuss about this?"

Lu Yang frowned, his fingers unconsciously tapping the wall. "Can you stop being so fixated on making your sci-fi movie?"
With the current state of our domestic film industry, what kind of science fiction can we possibly produce? Hardware, software, technology, talent... which one is up to par?

Even if you pour your heart and soul into making it, how many screenings will theaters give it? Will audiences buy it?
That's a very niche and least appealing subject!

He took a deep breath, his tone becoming more earnest: "Take my advice, brother, and give up this unrealistic idea as soon as possible!"
That's a bottomless pit. How much money do you have to burn through? Don't end up losing all the savings you've worked so hard to accumulate over the years, without even a trace!

……

Faced with his friend's earnest and almost painstaking advice,

On the other end of the phone, Guo Fan, in his studio, was unshaven, with heavy eye bags that looked like two sacks hanging from his eyes.

He took a sip of the now-cold, bitter instant coffee in his hand, his voice low but carrying a stubborn edge:

"Brother Lu, I understand what you mean... but I still want to give it a try!"

He paused, as if gathering his strength, then raised his voice slightly, "I just want to prove one thing: we Chinese people... can also rely on our own hands."
Make a decent sci-fi movie that's on par with foreign films!

No matter what, as long as there's a glimmer of hope, I won't give up easily.

"Ugh……"

Hearing this familiar yet "stubborn" argument, Lu Yang sighed heavily, a mixture of helplessness and heartache.
"Fine, I can't persuade you."

So why did you call me today?
"You didn't come here just to tell me you're going down this path to the bitter end, did you?"

"Um... Brother Lu,"

Guo Fan's tone instantly took a 180-degree turn; the previous low, stubborn tone vanished, replaced by a chuckle, as he begged for a favor:
"I need your help urgently, can you lend me some money?"

The production crew... is out of money for special effects again, and they're about to have to stop filming. Brother, I really need your help this time!

"Your uncle's!"

Lu Yang was so angry at his sudden "begging" that he laughed and cursed, "I knew it, two hundred at most! Not a penny more!"

When I was filming "Brotherhood of Blades 2," I invested a lot of my own money to achieve the best results.
The box office results aren't out yet, and we haven't even recouped the costs. We're broke!"

"Sure, sure! Two hundred it is! Thank you so much! Don't worry, I'll definitely pay you back!"

Guo Fan was overjoyed upon hearing this, and his tone was urgent, as if afraid that Lu Yang would change his mind, "With your two million, I can hold on for a while longer. Then, I'll think of a way to ask others for some help..."

His tone clearly indicated that he had reached the point of desperation and was starving, so he was willing to borrow whatever he could, without caring how much he could afford.

"Ah, Fanzi, Fanzi..."

Hearing his friend's desperate struggle for his dream on the other end of the phone, yet his refusal to give up, Lu Yang felt a mix of emotions and couldn't help but ask:

"You've already poured so much money into special effects alone, which is a bottomless pit. What about the rest? What are you going to do with the actors? Hiring extras costs money too, not to mention the lead actors."

"Director Lu, please put your mind at ease about the actors!"

Guo Fan's tone suddenly became relaxed and even a little proud, "Our two most important lead actors in this play, Brother Jing and Brother Gu Qing, both promised me in person beforehand!"

Once my special effects are almost done, they're all willing to come to the set and temporarily play lead roles, just to support their brother!

"You idiot! Are you out of your mind?!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yang's earlier pity was instantly replaced by anger, and he practically yelled into the microphone.

"You actually took those polite words in that situation seriously?! What is Brother Gu's status and position now?"
Someone just casually offered a few words of encouragement, and you actually believed they'd come to your lousy film crew for a cameo as the male lead?!

He was so angry that he spun around in circles, counting on his fingers as he told him:

"As for Jingzi, his film 'Wolf Warrior 2' is currently being filmed in Africa and is in complete disarray. I heard that it's facing numerous difficulties, and it's still unknown whether the crew is alive or dead!"

Even if he manages to make a cameo appearance for you after filming is over, there's still a chance.

But what about Gu Laodi? What's his status now? What's his net worth? He's the top of the top celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry!

You want him to have a cameo role as the male lead in your sci-fi movie, which has an uncertain future and is dirt poor?!
Even if you sold your entire studio, you couldn't afford to hire a single finger!

Lu Yang was so angry that he felt dark circles under his eyes and his temples were throbbing.

But Guo Fan on the other end of the phone remained unconcerned, saying confidently, "Brother Lu, don't think of people as so calculating. Gu Qing isn't that kind of person."

Last time I sent him some photos of concept designs and models that our crew made, he specifically replied, saying they were very interesting and he would definitely like to come and visit the set when he has time.

He became more and more confident as he spoke: "As for the pay, that's even simpler! I'll just give Brother Gu Qing a share, that's all."

If 10% isn't enough to get them, I'll offer 15%!

If I can't get them with 15%, I'll grit my teeth and offer 20%!

"As long as this film can be made smoothly, even if I don't earn a single penny and have to pay a loss, I'll accept any price!"

"Revenue sharing?! Your sci-fi movie is a flop; it's questionable whether it'll even gross ten million. What kind of revenue sharing are you going to give them? This is just empty promises!"

Lu Yang rubbed his throbbing temples, feeling like he was about to be driven crazy by his idealistic childhood friend. He really wanted to climb up the phone line and give him a good whack to wake him up.

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Just as Lu Yang was about to continue his lecture and give Guo Fan, this "dreamer," a good "lesson," a commotion suddenly broke out at the entrance of the corridor ahead.

A dense crowd surged toward them like a tide, accompanied by excited chatter and footsteps.

"Alright, alright, I'll talk to you later. I think someone's coming over, and I have important business to attend to."

Lu Yang suppressed his anger for the time being, hurriedly gave a brief instruction over the phone, and then hung up.

He looked slightly puzzled. Apart from Yang Mi, the popular actress known as "Little Flower," none of the actors in his own production crew could cause such a commotion.

But Yang Mi...

He had just seen her go into the lounge to rest not long ago.

Who could be behind this commotion outside?

Just as he was wondering, a clear and enthusiastic voice from a staff member came from the crowd, giving him directions:
"Teacher Gu Qing, this way please, watch your step!"

"Gu Qing's younger brother!! It really is Gu Qing!"

"Don't push! Let everyone make way so Teacher Gu can pass!"

Upon hearing the name "Gu Qing",
Lu Yang was stunned for a moment, then his face was instantly filled with great surprise!

"Brother Gu?!"

He blurted it out almost spontaneously, his voice booming with unbelievable joy.

The shout carried clearly to the crowd.

The crowd that was originally crowded with onlookers instinctively parted to make way when they heard the director's voice.

At the end of the passage stood Gu Qing, wearing a mask and a baseball cap, yet still possessing an outstanding figure and demeanor.
They are walking this way, escorted by assistants and staff.

"Hahaha! Bro! What brings you here?! I've missed you so much!!"

The gloom on Lu Yang's face and the anger he felt during his phone call with Guo Fan vanished instantly.

He laughed and rushed forward, opening his arms to give Gu Qing a firm and powerful hug.

"Brother Lu, your new movie is released and you're doing such a big promotion, how can I not come and support you?"

Gu Qing was also infected by his enthusiasm and responded with a smile. At the same time, she felt her back throb with excitement as Lu Yang patted her back, which was enough to show the other party's excitement and unexpected joy.

The two, having been separated for a long time, warmly reminisced about the past.

—And in that private lounge not far away,

The increasingly noisy commotion outside finally broke the brief tranquility inside.

Yang Mi, who had a comfortable sofa all to herself, was covering herself with a thin blanket and closing her eyes to rest, trying to relieve the fatigue of days of promotional activities.

With a hint of annoyance, she furrowed her carefully drawn eyebrows and slowly opened her famously alluring, fox-like eyes, renowned throughout the entertainment industry.

Just at this moment,

Her beautiful eyes were bloodshot with fatigue, and the dark circles under her eyes could not be completely covered even with exquisite makeup, which showed that she was indeed not in good condition recently.

"Xiao Feng,"

Yang Mi's mood was clearly affected by the noise. Her pretty face was gloomy, and she asked her assistant with a hint of impatience, "What's going on outside? Why is it so noisy all of a sudden?"

"Sister Honey, please wait a moment, I... I'll go check right now..."

The assistant said in a panic, and hurriedly ran to the door with small steps, carefully opened half of the door, and peeked out.

Look at this,
Her eyes widened in shock, as if she had witnessed something unbelievable, and she quickly looked away.
He quickly ran back to Yang Mi's side, lowered his voice, and reported with a mix of excitement and nervousness: "Mi... Sister Mi, outside, it seems... it's Gu Qing... Teacher Gu Qing has arrived!"

"Gu Qing?!"

Yang Mi, who had just closed her eyes to rest, suddenly opened them again upon hearing this. The light that flashed in her fox-like eyes seemed to instantly dispel all her fatigue and gloom. "Is it the...Gu Qing, the younger brother I know?"

"Yes! It's that teacher, Gu Qing!" The assistant nodded vigorously in confirmation.

in an instant,
Yang Mi seemed to have been given a shot of adrenaline, and her whole demeanor became more energetic.

"Quick! Bring me a mirror!"

She threw off the blanket, quickly sat up straight, and began deftly tidying the hem of the exquisite dress she had specially chosen for the promotional event and her slightly disheveled hair.

At the same time, he urgently called to the makeup artist beside him, "Have the makeup artist come over quickly and touch up my makeup, see where it needs to be corrected, hurry up!"

……

"Brother, I've heard that you wrote a theme song for another movie, and it was a huge hit! Why don't you get the same treatment when it comes to me?"

Lu Yang affectionately put his arm around Gu Qing's shoulder and pushed open the door to the lounge while chatting and laughing.

"Brother Lu, you've wronged me."

Gu Qing smiled helplessly and explained, "If you want a theme song, how can I refuse to write one for you?"

The key point is that you didn't even bring it up with me.

Besides, that person is a friend of Teacher He who was introduced to them; they paid real money for it.

If you want one now, I can come up with a different one for you right now, I guarantee it won't be the same.

"Haha, just kidding, just kidding!"

Lu Yang chuckled and quickly waved his hand, "For the next movie, I'll definitely ask you to sing a song beforehand, you can't refuse!"

In fact, during the post-production of "Brotherhood of Blades 2," many people in the crew suggested that...

Could we leverage Lu Yang's relationship with Gu Qing to invite him to compose or sing a theme song? That would definitely generate a lot of buzz.

But Lu Yang made up various excuses to brush it off, and his attitude was even somewhat resistant.

The reason is very simple, even tinged with the stubbornness and pride of an artist—

He wanted to prove his abilities.

Since the huge success of the first "Brotherhood of Blades" film, there has been much discussion both inside and outside the industry.

Some say that Lu Yang's success at the box office was due to the popularity of Gu Qing, who was just beginning to shine.
He attributed his directing skills and film quality to the popularity of the actors.

For a confident director with a strong sense of self-respect, such a statement would undoubtedly be a great humiliation and blow.

Therefore,
When filming "Brotherhood of Blades 2," he put in all his effort, wanting to thoroughly prove his worth as a director.

The success of this film is proven by its solid quality, not by the popularity of any of its actors.

to this end,

He spared no expense, investing almost all of the film's over 100 million yuan budget into its production.
Striving for the most realistic shooting effect, the framing, props, and action choreography all emphasize a realistic style, striving for perfection.

Lu Yang had plenty of confidence in his film, *Brotherhood of Blades 2*.
Both in terms of critical acclaim and box office performance, it will definitely surpass its predecessor and ignite the market once again!
As for the movie "Goodbye Mr. Loser" that Gu Qing wrote the song for, he had inquired about it privately. It starred several sketch comedy actors and was a campus comedy.
In his view, neither the scale of production nor the depth of the subject matter is a cause for concern.

"A few comedians, who look so 'down-to-earth,' are going to star in a campus comedy?"

What artistic quality could this possibly have for a film?

He even thought to himself with a hint of disdain.

……

After entering the lounge,
Gu Qing's gaze began to search for familiar faces in the room.

At a glance, he spotted the tall, upright figure sitting in the corner, and a joyful smile immediately spread across his face as he called out:
"Second brother!!"

"Ogawa."

Even Zhang Zheng's usually stern and cold-faced face showed a rare, genuine, and warm smile.
He immediately stood up, opened his arms, and gave Gu Qing, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, a solid hug full of brotherly affection. They also patted each other's backs forcefully.

The two brothers exchanged a few simple pleasantries.

"It's a pity that my elder brother isn't here this time," Gu Qing said with some regret.

"He's filming, and the production schedule is tight, so he really can't take time off," Zhang Zheng explained.

“Okay.” Gu Qing nodded understandingly.

Then, he turned around, a smile on his face, and began to politely greet the other actors in the crew.

He first approached a male actor with a dignified appearance and a calm demeanor, and took the initiative to extend his hand: "Hello, Teacher Zhang Yi!"
I especially love your drama "My Chief and My Regiment," and also "Soldiers Sortie," which you co-starred in with Bao Qiang. I've watched it countless times, and I'm deeply moved every time!

"thanks, thanks."

Zhang Yi was clearly flattered. He quickly grasped Gu Qing's hands with both of his, appearing somewhat awkward and inarticulate, only repeatedly expressing his gratitude.

He never expected that the hottest new star in the entertainment industry would be so humble and polite, and know his early works like the back of his hand.

"Hello, Teacher Lei!"

"Hello, hello! You must be Gu Qing? I've heard so much about you. You are indeed a handsome man, even more so than on TV!"

Lei Jiayin shook hands with Gu Qing with a pleasant expression, praising him generously.

Gu Qing released her hand and went to the next actress.

Before he could extend his hand, the other person had already come forward, speaking with a thick, friendly accent:

"Oh my god! It's so beautiful!"

Xin Zhilei stared wide-eyed at Gu Qing, her full, sensual lips slightly parted, her face filled with astonishment.

"How come you're even more handsome in person than on TV? Your skin, your aura... If I could look like you, I'd stay home and look in the mirror every day instead of going to work!"

As she spoke, she took Gu Qing's hand and shook it with deep emotion.

"Uh... Teacher Xin, you flatter me."

Gu Qing was a little embarrassed by her enthusiasm and straightforwardness, and with her hand being held, he was too embarrassed to pull it away.

I don't know much about this actor's past life. Most of my impressions of him come from clips of short videos, including the famous travel variety show "Divas Hit the Road".

The most well-known connection between the other party at this time was probably her boyfriend at the time, who was the Dr. Zhai who had not yet been involved in the "CNKI incident".

"Why are you calling me 'teacher'? That's too formal!"

Xin Zhilei waved her hand casually, her other hand already pulling out her phone, "Just call me 'sister'! Um...brother..."
Can I take a picture with you and get your autograph?

I've watched a lot of your dramas, especially "The Mystic Nine," which made me cry so much...

She very naturally held up her phone, leaned towards Gu Qing, and adjusted the angle, "Come on, bro, look at the camera, smile, yes, smile!"

Seeing her hurried and energetic demeanor, Gu Qing was both amused and exasperated, and could only cooperate by making a classic peace sign for the camera.

"Okay! Thank you so much, bro!"

After taking the photos, Xin Zhilei was very satisfied. She plopped back down on the sofa and began happily editing the caption, preparing to post it on social media to show off as soon as possible.

Gu Qing's gaze shifted slightly.
The next moment, she was met by a pair of charming eyes that were smiling and captivating.

Yang Mi had already adjusted to her best state, waiting for him with a radiant smile.

As Gu Qing approached, she immediately spoke in her signature sweet and soft "sheep voice," her tone carrying a hint of reproach and the joy of a long-awaited reunion:

"Little brother~ I finally caught you~"

As she spoke, she playfully gave Gu Qing a wink, her eyes captivating and full of charm.

unfortunately,

Gu Qing seems to have an immunity buff to this kind of "straight-line" attack, and is completely immune to it.

He stepped forward, extended his hand respectfully, and said in his usual polite and distant tone, "Sister Mi, it's been a long time."

"Long time no see... Is it just a handshake?"

Yang Mi tilted her head slightly, her red lips curving into a wronged smile, her long eyelashes fluttering like little fans, and she began to act cute.

She vaguely remembered that the rumors and analyses she learned through various channels all seemed to point to this young top star.
I prefer girls who are pure and cute.

then,

She tried to adjust her mindset and move in that direction.

"Sister Honey, please stop joking with me,"

Gu Qing reluctantly put her hand down, feeling a bit of a headache. "Including this time, this is only the second time we've met."

This attempt at being cute is too forced.

"A second time? Doesn't that count as a phone call?"

"And this time... you missed adding a word..."

Since Gu Qing didn't take the initiative, Yang Mi chose to make the first move. She stretched out her arm and gave Gu Qing a hug.
At the same time, she took the opportunity to lean close to his ear, breathed softly, and whispered with a faint fragrance, "It's missing the word 'good boy'... little brother~"

The body in my arms was warm and soft to the touch, and the scent of a sophisticated and feminine perfume lingered around my nose.

Gu Qing had to admit that, putting aside everything else, Yang Mi's "assets" were indeed substantial.
Moreover, the flirting skills and directness of this mature older sister were indeed several levels higher than those of Sister Zhao and others, leaving him somewhat unable to resist.

"Sister Mi, you should rest first. I think Brother Lu has something to tell me. I'll go over there for a bit."

Gu Qing took a step back and turned to flee this "place of trouble".

"Hey, little brother!"

Yang Mi quickly grabbed Gu Qing's wrist, "We finally get to see each other, why are you leaving so soon? I'm not going to eat you..."

As she spoke, she pulled Gu Qing to sit on the sofa without saying a word, and then naturally wrapped her arms around his.
She gently rocked him and said in a coquettish tone, "Sit down and chat with your sister~ Sister has some things she wants to tell you properly."

"Sister Mi, Brother Lu also has something he wants to say to me."

Gu Qing tried to get Lu Yang to help her, but she was actually quite scared.

Who knows?
This woman, who had only recently been cuckolded,
When emotionally unstable, will one suddenly become even more unrestrained and "go crazy"?

He didn't want to get involved in any unnecessary scandals or trouble.

Hearing this,

"Director Lu Yang~"

Yang Mi immediately raised her voice sweetly and called out to Lu Yang, who was talking to Zhang Yi not far away, "I need to borrow Gu Qing's brother's time for a bit to talk to him about something. You don't mind, do you?"

"Haha, not at all! You two take your time and have a good chat!"

Lu Yang turned around upon hearing the sound, and upon seeing the situation, immediately laughed and very "sensibly" waved his hand.

She even gave Gu Qing a wink and an ambiguous look, then decisively turned her head away, pretending she hadn't seen anything.

"Little brother, look, even Director Lu has no objections!"

Yang Mi turned back, winked triumphantly at Gu Qing, and pouted, "Is this okay now?"

"Sister Honey, what's the matter?"

Seeing that there was no hope for "reinforcements," Gu Qing sat down directly, but subtly shifted her body to the side, trying to create some distance.

"Little brother, why do I feel like... you seem a little afraid of me?"

Yang Mi keenly noticed his subtle movements and immediately moved even closer, casually twisting a strand of curly hair at her chest with her jade-like fingers.

Then, with the ends of her hair, she playfully and almost imperceptibly brushed against Gu Qing's cheeks and sensitive earlobes.

Gu Qing was so ticklish that she subconsciously turned her face away and moved to the side. Half-jokingly and half-seriously, she said bluntly, "Sister Mi, you're overthinking it."

I'm not afraid of you... I'm afraid you'll try to ride on my coattails.

Damimi: "..."

Her fingers, which were twisting her hair, stopped abruptly, and the carefully maintained sweet and slightly seductive smile on her face froze visibly.

So direct?!
Why is this kid not playing by the rules?!
however,
After only a moment of surprise, Yang Mi quickly regained her composure and composed herself.

Like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, she angrily raised her hand and slapped the sofa armrest, pressing her body closer to Gu Qing again, even reaching out her "claws".
He used both hands to pinch Gu Qing's wonderfully soft cheeks, gently kneading them with a hint of "venting his anger":

"Hey! You ungrateful little brat! What's wrong with me riding on your coattails a bit?! Huh?"

"Everyone else can hitch a ride, so why can't I? This is discrimination!"

"Someone else...that's my friend."

Gu Qing broke free from her "clutches" and rubbed her cheek that had been pinched.

"Sister, I want to be your friend too!"

Yang Mi immediately put on a pitiful expression, her fox-like eyes looking at him with tears welling up in their eyes, "But you heartless little man, you won't even give your sister this chance!"

She became more and more emotional as she spoke: "In order to be able to work with you, I took the initiative to negotiate the offer for 'The Mystic Nine'."
I also submitted my resume and expressed my strong interest in becoming the female lead in "Love O2O"...

Why are you so unwilling to work with your sister on a film?
Is it because you think her acting is bad, or because you think she's not pretty enough? Is she not popular enough to be a good match for you?

As she spoke, her eyes actually reddened slightly, and her tone carried a genuine sadness and grievance:
"Do you know that just because I wanted to get that chance to star in 'Love O2O,' I was chased and cursed by that crazy woman Chu Yuxun's fans for a long time recently?"

They say I stole her role... I haven't even read more than a few pages of the script!

The more she thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt. She'd been in the industry for so many years, and although she was often called "shrewd" and "opportunistic,"
But this time, by adopting a sufficiently humble stance, proactively showing goodwill, and actively striving for success,
This is the first time that we haven't been able to secure even the slightest opportunity for cooperation.

The frustration of trying everything but still failing to get close was so intense that even the usually successful Yang Mi almost lost her composure and turned into a villain on the spot.

"Sister Honey, it's not like I'm stopping you from acting."

Gu Qing had no choice but to use Da Tian Tian as a shield without hesitation.

"Casting is something...sometimes not something we can decide."

"To be honest, even I have thought about simply quitting acting."

But there's nothing I can do; the contract was signed long ago, it's in black and white, there's no escaping it even if I wanted to!

"It's also..."

Yang Mi's emotions were indeed diverted somewhat. She dropped her aggrieved look and instead adopted a sympathetic expression, lowering her voice to say:

"Sigh, how can we 'honest' actors compare to those with connections who come with their own 'capital'?"
One sentence from someone is worth ten years of our hard work.

at the same time,

It was in a high-end apartment in the capital city.

Jing Tian was sitting cross-legged on the soft bed, idly flipping through the script of "Love O2O".

Suddenly, without warning, he let out a loud sneeze—"Achiu!!"

She rubbed her itchy nose, blinked in confusion, then seemed to realize something.
She slammed her hand on the mattress beside her, pouting, and said in a coquettish voice, "Who's talking about me behind my back?! Was it that brat Gu Qing?! It must be him!"

……

"Alright, alright, little brother, since you're also a 'victim,' I'll forgive you~"

Yang Mi knew when to stop, her tone becoming light and cheerful again. She even reached out with a touch of "affection" to stroke Gu Qing's soft black hair, taking the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful feeling of stroking the head of the top celebrity in the entertainment industry.

"I didn't do anything to wrong you..."

Gu Qing realized his mistake as soon as he spoke, and stopped abruptly.

He could clearly feel the hand on his head freeze instantly.

The atmosphere was a little stagnant for a while.

"...I'm sorry, Honey."

This time, Gu Qing genuinely felt guilty. He lowered his head and apologized sincerely.
"I didn't think before I said that, it wasn't intentional, please don't take it to heart."

"Ugh……"

Yang Mi was silent for a few seconds, then let out a long sigh filled with complex emotions, gracefully brushing a stray strand of hair behind her ear.

Picking up her phone from the side, she forced a smile at Gu Qing and said, "It's okay, little brother. Let bygones be bygones. I've already let it go."

She waved her phone, quickly changing the subject in an attempt to break the slightly heavy atmosphere: "By the way, little brother, did you bring your phone?"
I heard you're incredibly good at King of Glory, a hidden master.

My sister's recently become obsessed with this game, but she keeps losing and is almost dropping in rank... Could you please be kind enough to help her climb a couple of ranks?

"Uh... okay."

Gu Qingzheng felt guilty and wanted to find a chance to make amends, so he immediately agreed upon hearing this, "I'll log in. Honey, which server are you on?"

“I’m on WeChat,” Yang Mi said, glancing at the phone Gu Qing had taken out. “Let’s add each other as friends first…”

"Okay, I'll add you, Honey."

Gu Qing obediently picked up her phone and added the friend.

Looking at the young boy in front of her, who seemed unusually obedient and submissive now, feeling guilty for his unintentional words, and intently searching for her account with his head down,
Yang Mi's pretty face, which was originally filled with sadness and forced smiles, had a sly smile that she couldn't suppress, appearing slightly upturned at an angle that Gu Qing couldn't see.

"My younger brother... is still young, simple-minded, and easily swayed by emotions."

She thought to herself silently.

In fact,
In the entertainment industry, especially among couples where both partners are actors and they are often separated for long periods of time, how many couples truly love each other to the death?
It's more of a community of shared interests and a habitual companionship.

She had already secretly signed a divorce agreement with her nominal husband.

It was simply a matter of choosing an appropriate time to announce it to the public, based on various considerations of interests and an assessment of the impact on the public.

The grievances and sorrow expressed just now, though seemingly genuine, certainly contained some real emotion.

But more than anything, she wanted to manipulate the young boy in front of her.

It looks like... it's working very well.

……

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(End of this chapter)