Entertainment: 1990

Chapter 381 Spare Tire
Just as Zhang Yan was preparing to take his sister out for a treat.

On a pedestrian street in the city, more than a dozen staff members from the "A Messy Life" film crew were also eating their boxed lunches.

Actually, it wasn't lunchtime yet, but the weather was too hot, and the actors' condition was visibly poor, so filming had to be ended early.

I was worried that the boxed lunches I bought wouldn't last, so I put the food in the pan in advance.

Li Bingbing leaned against the windowsill of a clothing store, absentmindedly fiddling with the rice in the styrofoam box, without taking a single bite for a long time.

"What's wrong? Not used to it?"

Niu Li, who was sitting next to her, had already finished eating most of her food. Seeing that she hadn't touched her chopsticks for a while, she assumed that Niu Li couldn't stand the treatment she was being treated, so she laughed and said, "That's how it is when you're an actor. At least we're filming city scenes. If we were in the wilderness, we would have to try our best to overcome even the most difficult conditions."

Li Bingbing quickly shook her head: "No, I used to do odd jobs and often ate standing on the street. I'm used to it."

After saying that, in order to prove to Niu Li that what he said was true, he lowered his head and shoveled two mouthfuls of rice into his mouth.

"Sister~"

At this moment, Li Xue also came over with a lunchbox, squeezed between the two of them, put down the lunchbox, and began to wipe her sweat with a handkerchief.

Seeing that she was covered in sweat, Niu Li couldn't help but ask curiously, "Xiao Xue, what were you doing just now?"

"Teacher Chen's throat was a little sore, so I went to buy him some cough syrup and herbal lozenges. There are no pharmacies around here, so I had to run a long way to find one."

As Li Xue spoke, she looked around to make sure no one was paying attention, then quietly tucked a handkerchief into her collar and vigorously wiped the budding lotus tip twice.

As the thick fat area that is the focus of care under the two layers of fabric, this is obviously the most stuffy place.

Looking at the staff members posing like 'Beijing bikinis' not far away, she couldn't help but say enviously, "Men have it good. They can pull their vests down to the neckline, or even strip down to their bare chests, and no one will say anything."

Niu Li nodded vigorously upon hearing this. She was older than the Ice and Snow Sisters, so she had also suffered as a result.

At this moment, Li Bingbing said quietly, "In the novel written by President Zhang, there is a woman protesting this, and she even successfully changed the law so that men can no longer go out shirtless in the street."

What novel is it?

"Children's science fiction".

"No wonder it's so outrageous."

Niu Li rolled her eyes upon hearing this, thinking that only fairy tales and science fiction could come up with such a ridiculous story.

Li Xue took the opportunity to nuzzle her again, half-seriously and half-jokingly saying, "Sister Niu, if you're finished eating, make room for me. It's too hot sticking together like this."

"It's all because you insisted on squeezing in."

Niu Li shoveled down a few more bites, then closed the lunchbox and strolled leisurely toward the garbage bin at the end of the street.

After she left, Li Xue didn't distance herself from her sister. Instead, she leaned closer and whispered, "Sister, I just heard some news from Teacher Chen. It seems that Guan Zhilin from the 'Xi Chu Ba Wang' crew is sick. They might have to choose a backup from Yuanmeng just in case."

"real?!"

Li Bingbing was initially excited, after all, it was a film crew starring Zhang Yimou and Gong Li, but her eyes immediately dimmed: "What does that have to do with me? I haven't even signed a contract yet."

"If President Chen were to intervene, perhaps... sigh!"

Li Xue sighed halfway through her sentence, "I don't know what President Chen is thinking. He hasn't contacted us at all recently, even though he was so good to us before..."

Li Bingbing picked up a piece of stewed beef with potatoes with her chopsticks, chewing it without tasting it, and muttered, "Do you think it's because you became Chen Daoming's assistant that President Chen felt we weren't suitable to continue... so he gave up?"

Although Li Xue felt that this was not impossible, if that were the case, wouldn't it mean that she was hindering her sister's chance to rise to prominence?
So she instinctively retorted, "I think it's unlikely. Although Teacher Chen is very important to the company, it's not to that extent—besides, we did it voluntarily, it's not like President Chen forced us into prostitution."

"Get out of here, that's so awful!"

Li Bingbing nudged her with her elbow, annoyed. Although the two sisters were indeed prepared to offer themselves, they knew it was best not to say it out loud. She lowered her head and ate a few more mouthfuls of rice, then suddenly gritted her teeth and said, "I think we should take the initiative to ask President Chen. What if there's some misunderstanding?"

Last time, the younger sister took the initiative; this time, it's her turn as the older sister to lead the charge.

Just then, assistant director Cheng Jie came over and said, "Everyone, go back to the car after you finish eating. It's so damn hot today. Let's go back to the hotel and rest first, and continue filming after 3 pm."

Upon hearing this, Li Bingbing was immediately intrigued and quickly approached Cheng Jie to ask for half a day off, saying she would temporarily not participate in the afternoon's filming.

She hasn't had any scenes scheduled yet, so whether she comes or not won't interfere with filming. Therefore, Chengjie readily agreed and told her to resolve any issues as soon as possible so that she wouldn't be distracted once she started filming the day after tomorrow.

"Sister~"

Li Xue guessed that she was going to see President Chen, so she leaned closer and whispered, "How about I go with you..."

"No need. Just take good care of Teacher Chen. If President Chen really doesn't want to use us anymore, with Teacher Chen's connection, we'll at least have a way out."

Li Bingbing patted his sister on the shoulder, resolutely left the pedestrian street alone, found a nearby phone booth, and dialed Chen Hong's phone number.

…………

When Chen Hong received the call, she had just returned to the small villa from the Film and Television Technology Academy—the first batch of people had been temporarily arranged to stay in the academy's dormitories and classrooms before being assigned to the factory.

Upon discovering that it was Li Bingbing on the other end of the phone, she calmly returned to her bedroom and coldly asked, "Why are you calling me all of a sudden? Is there something you need?"

"that……"

Hearing this aloof tone, Li Bingbing said nervously, "I just wanted to ask you if there's anything we can do for you lately?"

Chen Hong deliberately remained silent for a while before saying, "Your sister has been doing very well lately. The company doesn't actually lack young actors, but it lacks people like her who can provide logistical support for the actors."

it is as expected!
Li Bingbing's heart sank. This was what she was most worried about. If President Chen thought her sister had other value, wouldn't she become a useless person if she was separated from him?
Does this mean I'll have to rely on my sister for support in the future?
The problem is, when will those in logistics get ahead? What if it takes them eight or ten years to make it big? By then, it'll be too late!
So she quickly said, "It won't delay. Xiao Xue also wants to repay your kindness. After repaying this kindness, we can better serve you, the company, and Teacher Chen."

"Haha~"

Chen Hong finally smiled. Sure enough, a naive young girl is easy to manipulate. She was only neglected for a short time, and she couldn't wait to sell herself off.

Gong Li also encountered setbacks, so let's just use these two backup options as a temporary solution.

So she said to Li Bingbing, "Since you're in such a hurry, then get ready tonight and wait for my notification. Whether you can seize the opportunity then will depend on your skills, sisters."

"Thank you, Mr. Chen! Thank you, Mr. Chen!"

Li Bingbing was both happy and a little uneasy, because from what Chen Hong said, it seemed that the other party might still have the possibility of 'returning' the goods.

After thanking him, she hurriedly asked, "Mr. Chen, does that...that distinguished guest have any preferences? What...uh, entertainment should we prepare in advance?"

"You'll have to use your own brains then."

Chen Hong smiled and said, "However, I can reveal one thing in advance: as long as you can satisfy him, the benefits you will receive will be beyond your imagination."

After saying that, she hung up the phone.

Beyond imagination?

The person who could make President Chen say that must be extraordinary. Li Bingbing subconsciously went through the names of the political and business figures he had heard of in his mind.

I felt a mix of anticipation and trepidation; my heart was pounding...

uh~
No, this sounds like a dial tone coming from the receiver.

Li Bingbing quickly hung up the receiver, then walked out of the phone booth and waved her fist at the scorching sun outside. If what President Chen said was true, then she was determined to seize this opportunity today!
(End of this chapter)