Yi Yang acted swiftly on his own gossip. The next day, he dispelled rumors, issued warnings, legal letters, and also sent a message to Zuo Rong's agency, hoping they could manage their artists well. Although the business of the Yi Group had no overlap with the entertainment industry, who in their right mind would offend such a massive company for the sake of a small celebrity under their banner?
Zuo Rong's team was allowing the situation to continue to escalate. They were waiting for the peak of public opinion to issue a sincere and genuine clarification. But before the statement was released, she received a call from the company's top management.
The unsatisfied director who had been in trouble with the boss found Zuo Rong, "Zuo Rong, who gave you the authority to speculate and spread rumors with Yi Yang? Did you report to the company? Did you get the company's approval? You took the opportunity to escalate things. Do you know who Yi Yang is? Do you think you can act arrogantly just because you became famous after two dramas? Let me tell you, the boss already knows about this. He's very angry. He said that after you finish filming this drama, you should rest at home!"
For celebrities in the entertainment industry, the most dreaded thing is to 'rest at home.' The industry changes quickly, and only those who constantly appear in front of the audience will not be forgotten. If you take a break for a year or two, by the time you come back, the industry will have a new group of people; who will recognize you then?
"Director, I..."
The director didn't give Zuo Rong a chance and hung up the phone directly.
Zuo Rong was stunned in place, and it took a long time for her to remember to check the current situation online.
Zuo Rong was pretty, and she had no scandals in recent years. She had a good reputation among the public, and combined with the video of Xu Xinyi scolding her that had been leaked the night before, many people still had a favorable impression of Zuo Rong.
With a few photos of her and Yi Yang being circulated, the internet army picked up the rhythm, saying that they were a perfect match.
Many posts speculating and analyzing about the two of them popped up like mushrooms after the rain, and fans sent their blessings. Some even said that from now on, there would be prototypes for the stories of the overbearing president and the small star, and there was a burst of excitement.
"These two are really a perfect match! The male talent and female beauty are simply naturally made for each other!"
"Our darling Rong Rong finally found a boyfriend. The old mother left teary-eyed with excitement, hoping that Mr. Yi will treat our darling Rong Rong well from now on!"
"Boss Yi in action! I approve of this pair!"
"Could these photos have been authorized by President Yi? I always feel that President Yi saw the video of Xu Xinyi bullying Rong Rong on the set and deliberately released it as a warning to Xu Xinyi."
"Sitting back and watching President Yi slap Xu Xinyi in the face. This is going to be interesting, hehe."
These comments even spread to Xu Xinyi's Weibo.
But before dawn, the situation reversed. First, the Yi Group issued a statement stating that the photos were purely staged. Then, the company where Zuo Rong was employed also released a top clarification, stating that the two had no relationship at all.
The term 'staged' was very interesting. Understanding the meaning behind it, it could be said that Zuo Rong had orchestrated the rumor to gain attention from Yi Yang.
Zuo Rong's fans stopped commenting, the blogger who spread the photos deleted the post, and several posts about the two of them were locked. The world became peaceful once again.
Zuo Rong looked at the comments mocking her for creating a rumor to get close to Yi Yang and shook all over. In the past, there were incidents of celebrities intentionally bribing the media and creating rumors with the scions of some wealthy families. Those scions wouldn't even notice, and even if they did, they wouldn't care. In a few days, the celebrity would clarify on Weibo, gain attention, and successfully come out unscathed. Since someone had done it, why couldn't it work for her?
Wasn't the company always turning a blind eye to the hype around their artists?
The door of the dressing room was pushed open.
Xu Xinyi walked in, straight to the makeup mirror, and noticed Zuo Rong's expression. She sarcastically said, "Zuo Rong, why do you look so terrible?"
She kindly handed the blush on the table to Zuo Rong's makeup artist. "Hurry up and put on more blush for her. She needs to look a bit more lively."
The makeup artist moved forward to do Xu Xinyi's makeup.
"Hey, so Zuo Rong, I heard about you and that person from the Yi Group. What's going on? Tell me."
Anya chimed in, "Xin Yi, haven't you checked Weibo? The Yi Group has issued a clarification, saying it was staged. I thought it was strange. After all, he's worth billions. How could he have any interest in a small celebrity? It turns out it was staged. Some people should look in the mirror. Do they match?"
Xu Xinyi suddenly realized and looked at Zuo Rong with tenderness, "So that's how it is, Zuo Rong. Don't worry. Even if you miss this chance, there will be a next time. You will definitely hook a second-generation rich man."
Her expression was arrogant, and her tone was mocking. Just listening to her made you want to tear her apart. She really embodied everything about a malicious woman.
How could she not be malicious?
Besides, this information would never reach that dog Yi Yang's ears.
The next period of time was quiet, and half a month later, the filming of "Baby's Promotion Diary" was successfully completed.
Xu Xinyi, who was preparing to go home and lie low for a while, received a novel and a script prepared for her by Anya.
"I gave you the original novel of 'Phoenix Road', and a script. Find time to look at it, so that you wouldn't be unprofessional when we start filming by saying we didn't prepare."
"Phoenix Road" was the next key project for Xu Xinyi, a historical female lead drama with Han Xiao as the male lead. Regarding this Han Xiao, he could be said to be a male god recognized by the entertainment industry. Such a heavyweight male star had long been active in the film industry. He was a regular in major movies and was rarely involved in TV dramas. His looks and charm were impeccable, and the opportunity to act with him was something that all actresses dreamt of.
How could Xu Xinyi not be excited about getting such a large piece of cake that she could bring to her mouth?
That night, she took out the original novel and carefully read it.
chapter 23 , bathing together .
chapter 47 , forced kiss .
chapter 89 , wedding night .
chapter 128 , rainy night at Cold Mountain Temple .
chapter 159 , experiencing the cloud and rain on Wu Mountain together .
chapter 207 , passionate late night .
So, when Yi Yang entered the room, he saw Xu Xinyi holding a book, lounging on the sofa, completely absorbed in it, occasionally letting out a quiet chuckle that even she didn't seem to notice.
"Xu Xinyi."
Xu Xinyi ignored him.
Yi Yang frowned, then shouted loudly, "Xu Xinyi!"
Xu Xinyi seemed to snap out of it, looked up at Yi Yang, with a smile still lingering at the corner of her mouth.
"Darling? You're back?"
Yi Yang glanced at her book, "What are you reading?"
Xu Xinyi boldly showed him the novel, "The original novel for my next drama series. It's late, you should hurry and take a bath and go to bed."
Yi Yang wasn't interested in her drama, so he immediately went to the bathroom to shower.
When he finished and came out, Xu Xinyi was still reading the novel, without even changing position.
Seeing that it was still early, Yi Yang sat on the other side of the sofa and looked over today's work contents on his tablet.
- "'You will become the queen, so I have conquered the world for you. Without you, this world would be of no use!' Good lord, this line is too overbearing! I wonder when Han Xiao forced a kiss on me... No, no, I can't think about it, my heart can't take it!"
- "'This is a grand feast, a long-awaited reunion feast... Inside the gauzy curtain, the melancholic voice was filled with desire' - should I call out during this scene? Ah, it's so embarrassing!"
- "'...She leaned against his bare chest, frank and unreserved, was an unprecedented intimacy; she caressed the ghastly, bone-deep scar on his wrist.' Bare, intimate closeness? Han Xiao definitely won't have to wear clothes for this, I heard he has an eight-pack, maybe I can even touch him then! No, Xu Xinyi, you must control yourself!"
- "But Han Xiao is really too handsome! I can't bear to wait! Why can't we start filming tomorrow!!!"
Yi Yang looked at the tablet in front of him, then lowered his head and touched his abdomen.
Is an eight-pack really that impressive?
Look at Xu Xinyi's indecisive appearance!
Wait a minute –
Yi Yang glanced over, "Xu Xinyi, what drama are you working on next?"
Xu Xinyi looked up and raised the novel's cover for him to see, "Phoenix Road."
"Is there any kissing scene?"
Xu Xinyi blinked, undeterred, and replied, "No."
"Is there a bed scene?"
"No."
"Is there an intimate scene?"
"No!"
Yi Yang narrowed his eyes and looked at her with suspicion, "Really none?"
"Really none!"
- "Even if there were, I've signed a contract, it's my freedom to act in any drama. You can't interfere. If you don't let me act, I will go to my grandfather and see if he scolds you."
"... " Yi Yang put down the tablet, "Xu Xinyi, you need to understand, you are a married woman. Don't get intimate with other men outside. Also, remember, you're 27 years old, in a few months you'll be 28, don't act like those young girls and look at men outside, aren't you ashamed at this age?"
Done speaking, Yi Yang got up and left, not giving Xu Xinyi any chance to retort.
Watching Yi Yang's back, Xu Xinyi took a deep breath.
-"At my age?"
-"Murder is a crime, murder is a crime, Xu Xinyi, calm down, think of Han Xiao, think of the upcoming kissing scenes, bed scenes, cold pond passion scenes, nude scenes, don't impulsively slaughter this dog of a man!"
-"This 28-year-old man of yours, get lost! I will always be 18! 18!!!"
Because of Yi Yang's remark, Xu Xinyi had a sleepless night, tossing and turning, tormented by her 27-year-old age until daybreak, when she finally calmed down while looking at her beautiful face in the mirror.
So what if she's 27? No fine lines, no blemishes, as long as she maintains herself, she will always be 18!
This dog of a man, in middle age, will surely grow old and unattractive, with a big belly, no one will want him!
At the dining table, Xu Xinyi warmly fed Yi Yang two pieces of honey butter toast and poured him a large glass of honey water before letting him go, then smiled at him.
"Darling, be careful on your way to work," she pouted, "kiss."
Yi Yang stopped in his tracks, turned to look at Xu Xinyi's sly and mischievous eyes, and remembered her preoccupation with kissing scenes with Han Xiao last night. He let out a cold sneer, took a big step forward, pinched Xu Xinyi's chin, and lightly brushed over her pursed lips like a dragonfly skimming the water.
The whole process took no more than three seconds, with a lightning-fast and untraceable speed.
Xu Xinyi widened her eyes and watched as Yi Yang turned around and pinched his chin. That flawless face was magnified in front of her, along with her dilated pupils due to shock.
The soft, tingling feeling on her lips felt like an electric shock. That electric current spread from her lips to her brain, to her heart, to her limbs. Her face turned red, her brain buzzed, her heart pounded, and her limbs gradually became weak.
Xu Xinyi was completely dumbfounded.
The quick kiss opened by Yi Yang allowed him to see Xinyi's fair, flawless skin, with even the tiny hairs visible, turning from white to crimson red in front of her ears. Blushing and wide-eyed, she looked shy and confused, quite cute actually.
Hmm, one could say she was very cute.
"I'm leaving," Yi Yang pinched her slightly hot cheek and left feeling refreshed.
Xu Xinyi trembled all over.
After two years of marriage, Yi Yang had been unwilling to share a bed with her, let alone have any physical contact, let alone such an intimate gesture as a kiss. She knew Yi Yang was a clean freak, so she boldly flirted with him.
A thousand calculations...
Why?
Xu Xinyi hugged herself and couldn't speak.
-"I'm dirty."
Boom-
"Master...Master, are you okay? Be careful as you walk!"