Chapter 9

Chapter 9

In the evening, Director Li invited the main cast of the drama to dine out together, and everyone gathered for hotpot.

Although Yi Tiantian was an insignificant supporting character and a newcomer, she was also invited by the director.

This made the crew even more convinced that Yi Tiantian must have some significant background.

Shifeng had at least reached the position of Best Actor in the industry, so he naturally knew that Yi Tiantian would likely be joining them for dinner tonight.

So he was fully prepared for tonight.

During the day, he had exposed so much about himself in front of the entire crew, losing face.

Tonight, he was determined to get back at her!

Yi Tiantian blinked her eyes and followed Director Li into the hotpot restaurant.

This restaurant was famous locally, but what it was most known for was not its food, but the owner who ran the hotpot place.

The owner was a man in his thirties with a handsome appearance, long legs, and a slim waist. He always greeted guests with a warm smile.

Right now, he was greeting Director Li.

Though Director Li was already forty years old, men were said to be like fine wine—better with age.

He also noticed the owner's exceptional good looks.

At this moment, his heart was pounding wildly.

"A beauty has appeared!"

"No, a handsome man has appeared!!"

"Let me tell you, Director Li, you're one lucky guy to have such a handsome boyfriend..."

Yi Tiantian, standing behind Director Li, couldn't help but start giggling as she watched their interaction.

Director Li: His face turned red.

The actors following behind heard Yi Tiantian's words and couldn't help but chuckle.

Yi Tiantian was the first person in the industry to call Director Li "you little guy"!

Caught off guard, Director Li felt like he was back in his teenage years, blushing with embarrassment.

Wow, how handsome!

Having a boyfriend like that... seems... not bad at all!

Who knew that after so many years without dating, she would end up with a big catch!

She found herself a handsome guy!

Director Li was in high spirits and not only had Yi Tiantian sit beside him but also ordered several extra servings of her favorite tripe, personally placing them into the pot.

Shifeng, who should have been sitting on either side of the director with the leading actress Jiang Meimei, had to sit on the outer side because Yi Tiantian was seated next to the director.

His eyes were dark, harboring hostility, but he still managed to keep a slight smile on his face.

"Yi Tiantian, I heard you were introduced by someone? Who is your introducer, to be so powerful?"

As soon as he sat down, Shifeng asked.

His words carried an undercurrent of insinuation, suggesting that Yi Tiantian had gotten in through improper means.

Besides the lead actors and the director, two supporting actors from the drama were also present at the dinner.

The popular young actress Lin Lin and the rising star Andrew.

Both of them widened their eyes, looking at Yi Tiantian with awkward curiosity.

"Huh? How come I didn't know I was introduced by someone?"

Yi Tiantian's eyes widened, unsure how to respond to this strange question.

Director Li frowned and answered for her: "Fei Cheng just recommended her; it was my decision."

More importantly, Director Li was concerned about Shifeng questioning his integrity.

He looked at Shifeng coldly and said, "Are you implying that I rigged the casting?"

Seeing that his tactic wasn't working, Shifeng quickly waved his hands and smiled, "How could I, Director? I was just being a bit gossipy!"

"Gossip? It seems like you're trying to say I got here through backdoor means!"

"How dare you assume everyone is like you, relying on bribes to become a Best Actor!"

Yi Tiantian kept a smile on her face but spoke the truth in her heart.

Winning the Best Actor award through cheating was Shifeng's sore spot, something he never wanted to admit.

He glared at Yi Tiantian, unable to utter a word.

At this moment, the leading actress Jiang Meimei stepped in to smooth things over, "Oh, let's not talk about these things on our first meeting. I believe Xiao Tiantian must have some outstanding qualities that made our director choose her for the role."

Jiang Meimei's voice was full of flattery, completely disregarding Shifeng's anger as she tried to please Yi Tiantian.

Yi Tiantian gave a shy smile on the surface, but her toes were curled together.

If Yi Tiantian didn't know Jiang Meimei's intentions, she might have thought she was a good person.

But she found out the woman's true motives in the Gossip System.

"Stay away from me!!"

"Jiang Meimei is a serial homewrecker, always stealing other people's husbands, especially those married men on set—she hunts them down!"

"Ever since she joined the 'Dandan' production, she's flirted with everyone from Shifeng to the married cinematographer!"

"What she said earlier was just to use me to get close to the movie star Fei Cheng!"

"Meimei, if you keep flattering me like this, your crew husband over there is going to be upset!"

Everyone's expressions froze, and the two young actors started sneaking glances at the movie star Shifeng's face.

Shifeng's face clearly showed disgust.

Already angry because of Yi Tiantian, he now learned that Jiang Meimei had been cheating on him all along!

His arms bulged with veins from anger.

Director Li's expression turned grim; he hadn't realized his leading actress was so shameless.

Seeing her true intentions exposed by Yi Tiantian, Jiang Meimei awkwardly downed a large glass of wine.

Just as she was about to continue joking, she accidentally choked and vomited into the bubbling hot pot, losing all composure.

Yi Tiantian, who witnessed the entire scene, silently scoffed.

"Oh... the actress is... "

"Can we still eat this hot pot...?"

Jiang Meimei's small face turned red like a monkey's butt, flushed with embarrassment.

"Waiter! Could you please change the broth for us?"

Surprisingly, during the rest of the meal, neither Shifeng nor Jiang Meimei caused any more trouble.

The two movie stars and actress ate the hot pot with sullen faces, while the others chatted happily.

As the meal was winding down, Yi Tiantian stood up to go to the restroom.

Director Li also shyly stood up, though he didn't say what he was doing, everyone knew he was going to ask the hot pot restaurant owner for contact information.

Yi Tiantian joined Linlin and Andrew in teasing the director before heading to the restroom.

Shifeng was in an incredibly foul mood.

But seeing Yi Tiantian head to the restroom, he hatched a plan.

He got up and followed Yi Tiantian into the restroom.

Despite having a wife and children, Shifeng was actually bisexual and had been fooling around on set.

Yi Tiantian, with her fair skin and delicate features, looked like a little puppy.

With those long fluttering eyelashes, she seemed innocent and vulnerable.

Had she not constantly exposed herself upon joining the production, he might have already tried to flirt with her.

Now that she was alone in the restroom, Shifeng had an evil idea.

Instead of being enemies and constantly exposing his secrets, it would be better to bring her to his side.

He could seduce her using his body, which many girls dreamed of!

After all, playing with one person or two was the same on set.

With this thought, Shifeng, drunk, stood up and headed towards the restroom.

Yi Tiantian was already washing her hands when she saw someone else appear behind her in the mirror.

Shifeng, drunk and unsteady, stumbled in, looking like he was about to pounce on her.

"Ah!! What is this guy doing?!"

"Help! Someone stop this crazy man!!"

Yi Tiantian let out a sharp scream but managed to dodge Shifeng's lunge.

Shifeng, stunned by her scream, missed and hit the sink instead.

Straightening himself, he smiled and said, "Tiantian, what I said at the table had no hidden meaning, don't overthink it."

Yi Tiantian nodded with a smile, "I'm not overthinking it, Movie Star Shifeng."

"That's good, that's good." Shifeng moved closer, his tone becoming intimate, "I think you're very pretty, and your hands are so small."

"Are you going to say I smell nice next?"

"Is this how straight guys flirt? It's so obvious."

"Wait, why is he flirting with me?!"

Yi Tiantian suddenly felt terrified.

Shifeng: ...How did you know?!

With patience, Shifeng revealed the right half of his face, which his fans often praised, and then spoke in an ambiguous tone: "Don't you think I'm handsome? Tonight we can discuss the plot together..."

"Wow! Is this the legendary glow-in-the-dark script from your entertainment circle?!"

"Hey, is this person's left cheek twitching or something? Why do they keep showing me their right side of the face? It's quite eerie..."

"In the future, directors might consider casting him as the creepy character on the right side in a thriller!"

Yi Tiantian pondered thoughtfully.

Shifeng's fists gradually hardened as he forcibly restrained his displeasure, once again flicking open the hem of his clothes like a peacock displaying its plumage.

He fancied himself to be invincible in physique, with countless women drooling over his abs!

This will surely win over Yi Tiantian!

"Ah? What's going on here, buddy..."

"Is it that you don't have abs again, and you're showing me a big lump of fat here?"

"Do I even need to look at yours? I might as well just go straight to the kitchen and watch the dough being kneaded for dumplings!"

Yi Tiantian almost got overwhelmed by the man standing in front of her.

Upon hearing this, Shifeng quickly looked down at his belly.

He hasn't been to the gym for quite some time recently, and coupled with the fact that he ate a bit too much tonight, his once decent physique has now turned into this current state.

His round belly made him look not at all like a handsome guy, but rather like a greasy middle-aged man.

Just at that moment, Andrew came to wash his hands and happened to overhear Yi Tiantian's complaints.

Andrew was covering his mouth to stifle his laughter, but in the end, he couldn't hold it in any longer and burst into laughter right in front of Shifeng.

Shifeng angrily let go of the hem of his garment, snorted coldly, and was just about to step out of the restroom when he heard Yi Tiantian start up again from behind.

"Tonight, Shifeng, feeling down from the day, went to Jiang Meimei to vent his frustrations, and the two were like a match made in heaven..."

"But he couldn't have imagined that Jiang Meimei actually has {X disease}!"

"And he's already been infected; soon, sores will start to appear on that thing, tsk tsk tsk."

Shifeng's steps faltered, and he turned his head back: ...