Reborn in the Chinese Entertainment Industry: You're a Director, But You're a Casanova?

On April 2, on the streets of Hong Kong, some people with a strong sense of prevention wore masks.

Liu Yuehua started sending messages to everyone in the studio on the office computer provided by the hotel.

He opened a chat window named "Disney's Runaway Mother Demon," a name Liu Yifei herself had chosen.

He asked Liu Yifei why she didn't call herself a Disney princess who had run away from home. Liu Yifei replied that princesses are too delicate and she wanted to be a shrew. She then made a face at Liu Yuehua.

It's normal not to get a reply after sending a message, since film crews may not have internet access.

Then he sent a message to Liu Shishi, who was known as the Invincible Salted Fish King, instructing her to stay at home and not go to crowded places.

If possible, try to go back to your hometown for a while, and then tell the others in the studio to take care of themselves.

Liu Shishi replied obediently: Okay~ Brother Yuehua~

As of April 3rd, Liu Yifei had still not replied to the message.

After consulting with the hotel front desk and learning that making outbound calls from a landline incurs not only exorbitant call charges but also an additional 20% service fee, Liu Yuehua reluctantly found a public phone booth.

While keeping an eye on the rapidly changing numbers on the billing meter, he also kept an eye on Liu Xiaoli on the other end of the phone, giving her instructions:

"Auntie, whatever you're doing right now, go buy masks and alcohol, buy as many as you can. I'll reimburse you." Liu Xiaoli on the other end of the phone was startled.

"Yuehua, I saw on the news that there's a flu outbreak in the south, and it's also happening here in Dali..."

"Never mind whether Dali has it or not, listen to me, listen to everything I say." Liu Yuehua interrupted her without any politeness.

"Keep a close eye on Sisi. Starting today, any boxed lunches on set that don't look fresh will be thrown away."

"Absolutely no eating out, and definitely no returning to Beijing in the short term. If there's really nothing to eat, instant noodles are fine too."

"Yuehua, don't worry, Qianqian is doing well on set."

"How can I not be anxious? If Sisi gets a fever and gets infected, I'll be heartbroken!"

"Auntie, you keep a close eye on her. If even a single hair goes missing, I'll hold you responsible."

"Also, take good care of yourself."

To save on phone bills, Liu Yuehua timed it perfectly, hanging up the phone at 59 seconds.

In Dali, inside the hotel where the Tianlong film crew was staying, Liu Xiaoli's eyes inexplicably welled up with tears as she listened to the busy tone on the other end of the phone.

In this tense and anxious time, only this young man, thousands of kilometers away, spoke his most caring words to the mother and daughter in the fiercest tone.

Four hours ago, at Beijing Airport.

In the waiting hall, Tang Yan and Liu Shishi, both wearing thick masks, sat together.

There are no signs of the flu in Beijing news yet, but it's all over Hong Kong news.

Tang Yan glanced at Liu Shishi beside her, her tone irritated.

"Why are you, a 16-year-old girl, running around with me like this? Hong Kong is currently experiencing an epidemic; are you out of your mind?"

"If you're not afraid, why should I be?" Liu Shishi's voice was muffled but very stubborn through her mask.

"Brother Yuehua is all alone in Hong Kong, and the film crew has been locked down. He doesn't even have anyone to run errands for him. If he gets sick, who will take care of him?"

Tang Yan was stunned. She originally thought Liu Shishi was just a young girl who was trying to win favor by relying on her childhood friendship with Liu Shishi. She never expected that this girl would dare to run to YQ for Director Liu.

Tang Yan squeezed a small dollop of disinfectant gel from the small bottle and poured it into Liu Shishi's hand.

"What?" Liu Shishi stared at him warily.

"Wipe your hands. With your delicate skin, if you catch a cold, Director Liu will kill me."

She rubbed her hands together and whispered, "When we get to Hong Kong, you stay close behind me. We have to bring Director Liu back safely."

Liu Shishi looked at Tang Yan, and most of the hostility in her eyes dissipated. She nodded seriously.

At this special moment, the two women formed a united front for the same man.

Four hours later, Liu Yuehua received a call from Liu Shishi and went to the airport.

When he saw Tang Yan and Liu Shishi walk out together, he was completely stunned.

"Are you two out of your minds?" Liu Yuehua rushed up and, without even saying hello, launched into a tirade of abuse.

"Don't you know what the situation is like in Hong Kong right now? Are you coming here to die?"

"Where's Tong Yao? Didn't she stop you?"

"Tong Yao has been locked in the studio by us to guard her."

"Director Liu, we're here to take care of you," Tang Yan retorted, forcing a smile.

"I'm living a perfectly safe and sound life here all by myself. Do I need you to take care of me? I'm tough as nails." Liu Yuehua angrily pulled a small bottle out of his pocket and sprayed it at the two men.

"Ouch, I'm choking! What was that?"

"75% medical alcohol, close your eyes." Liu Yuehua mercilessly sprayed them from head to toe, turning them into drowned rats.

"This cheap alcohol costs HK$50 a bottle in Hong Kong, put it all in your salaries. Let's go, the airport is crowded, be careful not to get infected."

Despite his harsh words, Liu Yuehua did not hesitate in his actions.

He picked up a huge suitcase in each hand, shielded the two girls behind him, and rushed out of the airport.

The Peninsula Hotel's top-tier luxury suite.

"How much does this cost per night?" Tang Yan looked at the unbeatable sea view facing Victoria Harbour and dared not tread too hard in her high heels.

Liu Yuehua threw his luggage on the ground in a huff.

"My brother helped me order it, so it was free."

"You two are to stay in this suite for the next few days. You're not allowed to go anywhere. Order room service for your meals."

"It needs to be left at the door for at least half an hour, and then it needs to be disinfected before being brought inside."

"Brother Yuehua, are you going out?" Liu Shishi keenly noticed Liu Yuehua changing his clothes.

"Tonight is the Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony, and Brother Rong is taking me to meet some big shots in the Hong Kong entertainment circle."

"With the distribution network here, we can easily beat Lu Chuan to a pulp."

Liu Yuehua fastened his tie and glanced at Liu Shishi, whose face was a little pale.

"Shishi, are you airsick? Why do you look a little pale?"

"Maybe, I am a little tired." Liu Shishi forced a smile.

"Tang Yan, take good care of her. Contact me immediately if anything happens. I just activated roaming," Liu Yuehua instructed before hurrying out.

As soon as the suite door closed, Liu Shishi's legs gave way and she collapsed onto the bed.

"Shishi?" Tang Yan rushed over to support her. Her hand had barely touched Liu Shishi's forehead when it was burned and she pulled it back. It must have been at least 39 degrees Celsius.

Tang Yan turned pale with fright. In Hong Kong these days, having a high fever means that if an ambulance is called, not only will Liu Shishi be taken to GL, but the entire hotel floor will be FS.

Everyone entering and leaving may also be taken away, and even Liu Yuehua, who just arrived at the Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony, may be forcibly taken away.

Tang Yan's hand trembled as she reached for the phone on the bedside table, wanting to call Liu Yuehua.

"Don't hit her!" Liu Shishi suddenly grabbed Tang Yan's hand.

"Sister Tang Yan, please don't hit her."

"You're crazy, you'll burn your brain out."

"Brother Yuehua is going to beg someone tonight; this is his only chance to turn things around." Liu Shishi gritted her teeth, hot tears streaming down her face.

"If he knew I was sick, he would definitely give up the Hong Kong Film Awards and come back. I can't bother him. I can handle it."

Tang Yan looked at the stubborn Liu Shishi, and her eyes instantly reddened.

She gritted her teeth, put down the phone, rushed into the bathroom, soaked a towel in cold water, and placed it on Liu Shishi's forehead.

"Okay, I won't fight. Hold on."

"If Director Liu comes back and sees you burned, he'll kill me to pay with his life."