diymy Chapter 49 Rejecting Zheng Shuang
Chapter 49 Rejecting Zheng Shuang
Dusk!
"knock off!"
Director Liang's powerful voice pierced the film set, like heavenly music.
The crowd erupted in cheers, finally relaxing their nerves after a long day.
Although their faces were tired, everyone's eyes shone with a light—the simplest joy of working people finally getting off work.
Xu Lang followed Qiao Zhenyu to the film crew's hotel, and Qiao Zhenyu drove him to the guesthouse to wash up.
Tonight's dinner venue is nearby. Xu Lang's guesthouse is a bit out of the way, so having a car would be more convenient.
Xu Lang returned to the guesthouse, washed up, and refreshed himself. He started the car to meet up with everyone.
It feels great to be back on set filming after recovering from my injuries.
When Xu Lang arrived, the private room was already bustling with activity.
The large round table was almost full, with Yang Mi naturally in the center, surrounded by the director and several producers, chatting and laughing, displaying the status of a top-tier actress.
To Xu Lang's surprise, he also saw Li Yifeng there. Li Yifeng's gaze towards Xu Lang was not very friendly, and he stayed by Dilraba's side the whole time, acting like a protector of a flower.
Unfortunately, Dilraba wanted to get close to Xu Lang, which made Li Yifeng extremely frustrated, but he was helpless.
Xu Lang felt so small, sitting in the seat that Reba had saved for him.
At the dinner table, everyone toasted and drank, creating a lively atmosphere.
……
To Xu Lang's surprise, Zheng Shuang approached him. She had clearly drunk quite a bit, and judging from her demeanor tonight, she seemed to be drowning her sorrows in alcohol.
"Xu Lang, you're so handsome!"
Zheng Shuang suddenly blurted out this sentence, her face already flushed, and she leaned close to Xu Lang's chest, staring at him with her bright eyes.
Xu Lang was completely baffled. Rumor had it that this woman was crazy and sometimes neurotic.
This counts as getting a little bit involved.
"Teacher Zheng, you've had too much to drink." Xu Lang didn't know what the other party was up to, and didn't dare to explain.
Zheng Shuang pulled Xu Lang's hand and was about to leave the crowd when Reba stopped her, staring at her.
"Just borrowing it for a second... it's not like you're going to eat him, what's the rush!"
Zheng Shuang is currently a top-tier actress. Her debut work became a phenomenal hit, making her an instant star.
She subsequently starred in many film and television works, mostly as the female lead. In "Swords of Legends", she played Xiangling, an important supporting role.
As a newcomer, Dilraba still had some respect for her. She pouted, clearly unhappy, but Zheng Shuang directly pulled Xu Lang away.
The two left the crowd, and Zheng Shuang, without warning, began to cry.
It wasn't the kind of crying where pear blossoms are wet with rain; it was a suppressed, sobbing wail, like a pitiful little girl.
Xu Lang was caught off guard; this... came too suddenly.
Can you please stop being so unpredictable? It's really hard to handle.
"No, don't cry." Xu Lang, at a loss, turned to look at Yang Mi and the others who were clinking glasses and said:
"Don't act like I'm bullying you."
Several people had already noticed them. Dilraba kept her eyes on them, and Yang Mi also glanced over.
Zheng Shuang stopped crying, but was still sobbing, staring at Xu Lang with tears in her eyes:
"Mr. Xu Lang, I know you're very popular with the opposite sex. Our crew's makeup artist and several actresses are trying to get close to you, right?"
Xu Lang frowned and stared at Shuangzi.
According to information from her previous life, although she was a top star from the start, her boyfriend Zhang Han was also a top star. However, she was insecure in relationships and later admitted that she had plastic surgery for her boyfriend because of her insecurity.
However, their relationship ended in 2014 when Zheng Shuang unilaterally announced their breakup.
What happened in between is unknown.
What does it mean that she suddenly said all this to me?
"Teacher Zheng, please speak plainly. I don't understand what you're saying at all."
"Waaaaah..." Zheng Shuang suddenly burst into tears, her cries attracting the attention of many people.
This made Xu Lang even more embarrassed. He met Yang Mi's gaze, spread his hands, and looked very innocent.
"Teacher Zheng, if you're not going to tell me, then I'll go back. This isn't good for either of us."
This scene could easily lead to misunderstandings, especially since Dilraba is prone to overthinking.
"What a jerk! I even got plastic surgery for him, why did he still fall for someone else? What do I lack compared to that bitch!"
"Men are all fickle, always looking for something new. Xu Lang, can you do me a favor?"
"Go seduce that bitch, and I can help you land the second male lead in my next drama."
"You're so close to Dilraba, you'll definitely like that type too."
She spoke through gritted teeth and gestured wildly, like a little girl with very unstable emotions, a bit frantic.
Her eyes betrayed her undisguised emotions as she gripped Xu Lang's collar with both hands, her gaze filled with anger and pleading.
"You're so handsome, so many girls like you. If you make a move, you're sure to succeed."
Xu Lang: "..."
He naturally knew who the "bitch" Zheng Shuang was talking about was. In his previous life, when the two announced their relationship, she pointed to the "bitch" as a mistress who interfered in their relationship and incited her fans.
The online discussion at the time was quite sensational.
Everything has its warning signs, but they are not known to outsiders.
"Your relationship has broken down? You've already broken up?"
He also had a gossipy heart, after all, he didn't have the chance to find out what was going on in his previous life.
The opportunity is right in front of you!
The two top celebrities were once a golden couple in the entertainment industry, but their breakup caused quite a stir and even involved one of the two beauties from Xinjiang Province.
"Dislike your low billing?" Zheng Shuang leaned even closer, his breath reeking of alcohol mixed with perfume.
"Lead male lead! I'll fight for the lead male lead for you! With my current popularity, the production company will definitely give me that favor!"
A hint of fervor flickered in her eyes.
Upgrading from the second male lead to the first male lead doubles the stakes, which is extremely tempting for a newcomer like Xu Lang.
Many people have been in the industry for years but have never landed a leading role in a film.
Countless newcomers in the entertainment industry have been working themselves to the bone for years without ever getting a leading role. Now, that opportunity is right in front of them, emitting an irresistible aroma.
Xu Lang thought about it seriously for a moment and said:
"Why me?"
"You're popular with the opposite sex. All the girls in our crew are swooning over you. I think you're definitely going to succeed."
"If I refuse!"
Why did you refuse?
"There's no reason, I just don't want to do it, I don't want to get involved in your affairs."
"No, you can't refuse. I can really get you the male lead role, as long as you're willing to help me with this and seduce that bitch. Besides being the male lead in the next drama, I'll also make you the male lead in the drama after that."
The measures have been upgraded again.
Xu Lang swallowed hard. He was excited, knowing that this opportunity might propel him to the top.
Looking at the group of people having dinner, many intense gazes were fixed on the two of them.
This is not a fair thing to do, and it's inappropriate to discuss this in front of so many people.
Seeing his hesitation, Zheng Shuang couldn't help but add:
"She's beautiful, enchanting, even more beautiful than Dilraba!"
Xu Lang turned to look at Reba, who was still staring at him, his hesitation subsiding, and looked at Zheng Shuang:
"I'm sorry, I can't help you with that!"
After saying that, he turned to leave.
"Xu Lang!" Zheng Shuang's voice suddenly became shrill, all traces of her previous pitiful pleas vanished, replaced only by shame, anger, and resentment at being rejected.
"You dare refuse me? Believe me or not, I'll make sure you can't make it in this industry!"
Xu Lang stopped in his tracks.
He turned around, his gaze falling on Zheng Shuang's beautiful face, which was slightly distorted with anger, and suddenly chuckled softly.
The smile was faint, yet it sent a chill down Zheng Shuang's spine for no apparent reason.
"Teacher Zheng," Xu Lang said in a low voice, barely audible to the two of them, "even if a business deal falls through, goodwill should remain. You should understand that principle. But if you insist on tearing things apart—"
He paused, then added:
"The top spot is hard to reach, but easy to fall from; you should know better than me how determined the government is to regulate the entertainment industry; unless you plan to hide overseas for the rest of your life and never come back, there are some red lines you'd better not cross."
I know all too well how your career collapsed later on. If I wanted to get rid of you, I could push you into the abyss in a heartbeat.
Xu Lang stopped looking at her and walked straight back to the noisy crowd.
Dilraba stood up almost immediately and came to greet her in her high heels; the evening breeze lifted the strands of hair on her cheeks, and her eyes, which were full of smiles, were now filled with worry and inquiry.
Xu Lang shook his head slightly at her, giving her a "it's okay" look.
Behind him, Zheng Shuang stood motionless, clenching his fists, his eyes fixed blankly on Xu Lang's receding figure.