Chapter 91

Chapter 91

Ye Mingxi left the set without much fanfare, while Chu Hengyi, who had also finished filming, didn't want to leave. He stayed on the set under the guise of being an investor to accompany Ye Mingzhao.

This made many colleagues, who already thought the two were too close, start to sense something was off. However, no one dared to gossip openly, only hinting at it with knowing glances during casual conversations, all understanding without words.

When the filming was halfway through, the crew invited media reporters to visit the set for better publicity.

During the interview session, Ye Mingzhao actively shared various interesting experiences he had during filming, including his thoughts on wire work: "...Actually, I was quite worried when I first did wire work. I had seen many news reports online about accidents involving actors during wire work. I was particularly concerned about encountering such mishaps during our shoot. It turns out our crew's safety measures are top-notch."

"Now I really enjoy filming wire work. It feels like I'm flying through the air doing all sorts of moves, just like a real martial arts master..."

After the interview, Chu Hengyi approached Ye Mingzhao with a grim expression: "What are you scheming now?"

Chu Hengyi didn't believe that Ye Mingzhao, with his cunning nature, would mention wire accidents without a reason.

Hearing Chu Hengyi's words, Ye Mingzhao smiled with understanding. He knew his little plan wouldn't escape Chu Hengyi's notice. This feeling was quite new to Ye Mingzhao.

"Do you remember what I mentioned before?" Ye Mingzhao asked vaguely, wanting to see how much Chu Hengyi could read his mind.

Sure enough, Chu Hengyi raised an eyebrow and asked pointedly: "Are you talking about the Zhou family?"

Ye Mingzhao's smile widened: "Exactly."

Chu Hengyi recalled Ye Mingzhao's previous words, and his heart skipped a beat: "You want to use your own safety as bait to lure Mrs. Zhou into attacking you?"

Before Ye Mingzhao could reply, Chu Hengyi's face darkened: "No. This is too risky. I don't agree."

Ye Mingzhao waved his hand: "Don't worry, I'm very cautious about my safety. I won't give the Zhou family any opportunity."

But if the Zhou family, after seeing the interview, decided to bribe the prop team to cause a wire accident, that would be a different story.

Chu Hengyi still disagreed, thinking Ye Mingzhao was taking too much of a risk. If something went wrong, it would be too late to regret.

"Besides, how can you be sure that Zhou Heting and his wife will definitely go after you? What if they didn't see the interview, or they don't plan to use this method against you to avoid leaving a trail?" Chu Hengyi tried hard to dissuade Ye Mingzhao, feeling relieved that he had decided to stay on the set after finishing his scenes.

He decided that starting the next day, he would learn how to handle wire work from the prop team and the martial arts director. From now on, Ye Mingzhao's safety during wire work would be his sole responsibility—he couldn't entrust Ye Mingzhao's life to anyone else.

What if Zhou Heting and his wife, inspired by Ye Mingzhao's interview, really bribed the prop team to mess with Ye Mingzhao's wires? Even if it wasn't life-threatening, falling from a height and breaking an arm or leg would be awful!

Chu Hengyi couldn't understand how Ye Mingzhao could be so daring as to use himself as bait.

It was really nerve-wracking!

Chu Hengyi suddenly felt the burden of responsibility. For the sake of his lover's safety, he decided to inspect the wires every day.

Seeing Chu Hengyi so tense, Ye Mingzhao smiled gently. He reached out and touched Chu Hengyi's buzz cut, feeling the slightly prickly stubble in his palm. Ye Mingzhao reassured him with a smile: "Don't worry, nothing will happen."

He wasn't foolish. Since he had planned this scheme to lure out the snake, he wouldn't let himself get caught.

But Chu Hengyi's anxious concern for him was quite endearing.

Thinking this, Ye Mingzhao decided to play a new little game that night as a reward and comfort for Chu Hengyi!

The visit and interview of the "Mandarin Duck Knot" crew were soon published online by major media outlets.

As Ye Mingzhao expected, Zhou Heting and his wife, who had been closely monitoring the Ye family's actions, saw the interview.

Mrs. Zhou's eyes were red as she watched Ye Mingzhao on the screen, talking and laughing, even sharing filming anecdotes. She felt like she was being consumed by the flames of revenge. Her Yueze was so young, with a bright future ahead, but he was framed by a villain and had to serve several years in prison. Meanwhile, the culprit could live a glamorous life as a star. Why should he be so happy?

"Don't you enjoy being a star and basking in the limelight?" Mrs. Zhou's eyes were bloodshot, resembling a vengeful spirit fixated on the figure on the screen, as she sneered menacingly: "I'll let you have your fill of the spotlight."

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The 'Mandarin Duck Buckle' crew observed that Chu Hengyi had grown increasingly anxious since the broadcast of the visit interview. He shadowed the martial arts instructors throughout the day, vigilantly overseeing Ye Mingzhao's wire stunts. He even mastered the entire procedure for rigging and operating the wires. Before each wire scene, he painstakingly inspected the entire rigging, dreading any mishap that might befall Ye Mingzhao.

Initially, there were rumors about Ye Mingzhao and Chu Hengyi's relationship, but now speculation was unnecessary—only a pair deeply in love would be so protective of each other's well-being.

There was no point in deluding oneself with notions of fraternal love. As for brotherly ties, Ye Mingzhao and Ye Mingxi, who had already wrapped up filming, were foster brothers of over two decades, and they weren't nearly as attached.

Furthermore, Ye Mingzhao and Chu Hengyi made no secret of their relationship on set. Though they avoided public affection, the tender aura of their romance didn't need physical proximity. Even a mere glance or smile was distinct, and the observant could easily discern it.

At first, everyone was taken aback, never anticipating that Ye Mingzhao and Chu Hengyi shared such a bond.

—They all recalled the rumors of discord between the two when Chu Hengyi was first acknowledged by the Ye family. It was rumored that Ye Mingzhao departed the Ye family business and dove into the entertainment world due to Chu Hengyi.

Who could have guessed that, after all the drama, the two rumored rivals in tabloid news would become a couple!

Seeing the pair inseparable during breaks, the crew couldn't resist gossiping.

This just goes to show how unpredictable life can be, often outdoing the drama of films!

Liu Rumei, once rescued by Ye Mingzhao's heroism, couldn't help but sigh: "I never imagined Mr. Chu to be so loving and considerate; it's truly enviable."

Following the worldwide premiere of 'Westward Journey,' Liu Rumei's star power soared, making her an international sensation. Yet, she took a pay cut to join the 'Mandarin Duck Buckle' cast, vying for the lead female role. Everyone assumed Liu Rumei was returning a favor and currying favor with the boss, unaware that her primary motive was to spend more time with her 'rescuer,' Ye Mingzhao.

Her envy of Chu Hengyi was genuine. Indeed, Liu Rumei not only coveted Chu Hengyi's profound love and attentiveness towards Ye Mingzhao but also respected how, as a man, he could openly display such affection, indifferent to others' judgments.

Unlike others, who, despite being smitten, dare not reveal their feelings, instead masking their emotions with laughter and jokes, pretending nonchalance as they bless their beloved's public romance.

Unaware of Liu Rumei's sentiments, Ye Mingzhao sat in a rest chair, applying makeup and jesting with Chu Hengyi, his affectionate gaze never leaving him.

Ye Mingzhao knew Chu Hengyi's feelings. Though Chu Hengyi's overzealous guarding might tip off the adversary, Ye Mingzhao wasn't vexed by the possible revelation of his scheme; he even found it endearing.

Even though the Zhou couple lurked like venomous snakes, waiting to strike—Ye Mingzhao felt uneasy just thinking about the fate of the Ye family and himself in the original story, as if bugs were crawling on him, and he had to eliminate Zhou Heting to feel at ease. But he didn't need to rush.

He would come up with more ways to root out his enemies in the future, but for now, he would let Chu Hengyi be overprotective.

After all, the feeling of being carefully protected in someone's palm is really nice!