Chinese Entertainment: Becoming a Superstar After a Breakup

Chapter 124 Strengthening Relationships

"Shen Ze, what are you doing?" On the thirteenth day of filming "Ode to Joy", in the early morning, Shen Ze received a call from Gulinaza. "Who is it? It's so late, can't you let people sleep? Goddess, why did you think of contacting me? Just say what you need." Shen Ze said with a yawn.

"You're really unpredictable. Couldn't you have sent me a message first? What are you doing?" Gulnazar said.

"It's so late, what are you doing? Sleeping? Normally, I'd yell at you if you answered the phone at this hour, but I'll let it slide since it's my goddess," Shen Ze said.

"Stop acting all pitiful. Goddess, what are you talking about? You're so boring. I just finished filming and saw you messaged me. Don't play innocent. You messaged me at almost midnight. You need something?" Gulnazar said.

"It's nothing, I just wanted to know where you are and arrange a time to meet. I need to give my creditors an explanation," Shen Ze said.

"You've finished filming? I probably won't be going to Shanghai this month," Gulnazar asked.

"Not yet," Shen Ze said.

"Then let's set a time and talk about it. You can just call me if you need anything. Do you want me to help promote your movie? I'll post it on Weibo for you," Gulnazar said.

"It's not for publicity. I promised to treat you to dinner, and it's been a while since we've seen each other. How about we video chat now?" Shen Ze joked.

Actually, he just wanted to thank Nazar in person. He had promised to pay back the money this month, and he had used the money. However, he had already contacted Nazar before using the money, and Nazar probably said there was no rush.

Then, a WeChat video call came in, but Shen Ze quickly declined. It was the middle of the night, the video quality wasn't good, and he wasn't dressed.

"Isn't this a video call? Why aren't you answering?" Gulnazar said.

"After all, you're a girl, and I thought it wouldn't be convenient for you to video chat in the middle of the night, so I let it go," Shen Ze said shamelessly. Gulinaza was definitely safe. Shen Ze had just heard someone say to put the camera away, and they hadn't completely left the filming location yet.

"I'm not afraid of taking a loss, why are you afraid? What, is it inconvenient for others to see you because there are people around?" Gulinaza asked, actually quite concerned about this issue.

"Then look, come on, I'm not wearing any clothes." Shen Ze directly called the video to scare him, and it was answered instantly.

"You actually answered." They started a video call directly. Gulinaza was walking on the other end, in complete darkness.

"What do I have to be afraid of? Are you really okay? Just tell me if you need the money," Gulnazar said.

"No, what do you take me for? Even if you're a goddess, you can't look at me like that," Shen Ze said.

"You're so materialistic. You're like a goddess just because I lend you money. But it feels good. Otherwise, you're so sharp-tongued, I don't know what you'd say." Gulnazar was indeed quite happy. She was just a little troubled: was he going to pursue her or not?

"I'm not that realistic. How much longer will it take on your end? The little chubby girl's filming has been going on for a while now, several months." Shen Ze said. The little chubby girl was the still of Gulnazar that Shen Ze was referring to. She was filming "Yun Zhi Fan" and had a very chubby look.

"What do you mean, 'little chubby girl'? You're so rude. You have a really bad sense of humor. I posted a picture of myself looking chubby, and you liked and commented on it. I've never seen you like that before." She had posted a picture of herself looking chubby on her WeChat Moments.

"That's called being curious. To be honest, I'm quite curious, is that how you gained weight?" Shen Ze said.

"Don't worry, I'll never grow up like that. Stop dreaming. I'm hanging up now, time to get on the bus," Gulnazar said.

"It's alright, I'll contact you later," Shen Ze said.

A true friend doesn't offer much in the way of meaningful conversation; if they only contact you when you need something, then they're simply not taking care of anything.

"On the day of the premiere, I can spare half a day, whether it's Shanghai or Beijing, the premiere is really bad." After hanging up the video call, Shen Ze received a WeChat message, a voice message.

Okay, it seems she misunderstood. Shen Ze really didn't mean it that way, but at this point in time, it does seem like he did.

Shen Ze simply felt that filming was about to wrap up, so he wanted to meet up, have a meal, and reconnect with his friends. He was genuinely grateful for the 1.5 million loan.

Of course, he was also thinking of showing off in front of her, which should boost the movie's box office.

"What's this? Dorayaki?" Shen Ze looked at the snacks Jiang Xin handed him. Women, even if they have to maintain their figure, always seem to have all sorts of snacks on hand.

"Yes, it's quite delicious, but my manager won't let me eat it. You can have it, though. It's so appetizing to watch you eat," Jiang Xin said.

Shen Ze's eating habits are definitely different from those of other celebrities, as he has a large appetite. However, as long as it doesn't affect filming, no one cares about him.

"Thank you, it's a little sweet." Shen Ze opened it and ate it. The taste was okay, but it was a little sweet. No wonder he wasn't allowed to eat it. If he ate this, all his training would be for nothing.

"To be honest, I rarely see you at the gym. How do you maintain your figure? What's your secret? Share it with us," Jiang Xin asked.

This was also what puzzled her. It's normal for celebrities to go to the gym, and she counts as someone who goes to the gym less often, but she had never seen Shen Ze before. It was only a couple of days ago when she was chatting with Liu Tao that she mentioned that she had gained a pound. Then, somehow, they started commenting on everyone's physique in the crew, and Shen Ze was immediately included and then topped the list.

Shen Ze is already tall, which is an advantage, and with his good physique, he is hard to ignore.

"So there's something wrong. You should have said so earlier next time. If you had, I wouldn't have eaten it. This is a family secret recipe, passed down only to men, not women, and only within the family. Enough said. Give me the link to this dorayaki, and I'll return it to you later," Shen Ze said with a serious expression.

"There really is a secret. Tell me, don't worry, I will never tell anyone else," Jiang Xin quickly said.

"I said it would be passed down to sons, not daughters," Shen Ze said.

"Tell me about it. Don't you love hot pot? I'll treat you." Jiang Xin immediately started massaging Shen Ze's shoulders.

If Dilraba saw this gesture, she would be furious. Actually, Shen Ze used to be very careful about it, but now it doesn't matter, after all, she's a beauty.

He knew Jiang Xin in his past life and watched her movies and TV dramas. She did seem a bit chubby. However, after becoming an artist himself, he realized that she wasn't chubby at all. Although she was a bit chubby compared to other female artists, in reality, she was perfectly fit.

You're too thin. It might look okay on screen, but in reality, you probably wouldn't have any physiological reaction to seeing you like that. Of course, there aren't many people who reach that level. Jiang Xin is over 1.7 meters tall, but she's at a disadvantage because of her large frame.

Of course, their contact is nothing special. Chatting, holding hands, or linking arms is nothing at all, and they are completely innocent.

"You're treating? I can't be left out. What's going on? Shen Ze has something on you, so you're being so obsequious." Liu Tao returned.

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