Chapter 573: Chapter 436: Gambling Debts
Anti-Theft: Replace by 21:00.
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Su Yan sat to the right of Lew Qingqing and Zhou Yun, leaning in with a curious face, she asked, "Did you two know each other before?"
Lew Qingqing immediately answered, "It’s our first time meeting today. Did you know Xiao Yun before?"
"Of course, it’s also my first time meeting her," Su Yan said. "But I got a shock this morning when I saw the trending searches."
Zhou Yun said with an innocent face, "It’s all made up by the paparazzi."
"I remember you’re filming with Song Chi, aren’t you?" Lew Qingqing countered Su Yan, "You should know the best whether Zhou Yun is Song Chi’s girlfriend or not."
Upon hearing this, Su Yan’s eyes flickered, and she laughed a couple of times, saying, "Even though I’m in the same drama crew, how would I know about these kinds of things."
This statement might seem problem-free at first glance, but in fact, it was still evasive. Lew Qingqing’s previous remark intended to make Su Yan act as a witness to clarify the rumors. However, Su Yan only skirted around the issue, giving the impression that even if Song Chi and Zhou Yun were dating, she would have no clue.
Zhou Yun had no choice but to emphasize again, "I don’t know Mr. Song Chi at all."
Lew Qingqing patted the back of Zhou Yun’s hand, saying, "Alright, don’t worry. Fans are very smart these days; they won’t be led by the nose by the paparazzi. There’s no need to be concerned."
Zhou Yun showed a grateful smile to Lew Qingqing.
Meanwhile, Su Yan took out a pair of sunglasses from her bag and put them on herself.
Chen Quanying, who was chatting with others, directly asked upon seeing this, "Su Yan, the sun has already set, why are you wearing sunglasses? Trying to look cool?"
With one sentence, Su Yan nearly blew her cover.
Zhou Yun observed keenly as the corners of Su Yan’s mouth twitched slightly.
Having heard that Chen Quanying was straightforward, there were many rumors in the industry about her teasing others. Seeing it firsthand today... she really has a unique style. At least, during Zhou Yun’s time in the industry, this was the first time she saw someone directly call someone out so openly.
Excluding the inherent conflict between Lew Qingqing and Su Yan, of course.
Su Yan took off her sunglasses, pouting and looking wronged, she said, "Ah, Sister Ying, I’m just tired, wanted to get some sleep in the car."
Even Su Yan didn’t dare to directly confront Chen Quanying.
Lew Qingqing wouldn’t miss this opportunity with her arch-enemy, adding fuel to the fire, "Then let’s switch seats, I just wanted to chat with Sister Ying anyway. I’ve always loved Sister Ying’s songs since I was in school, and I even went to her concert with friends."
Su Yan’s eyes threw daggers in an instant.
Chen Quanying looked at Lew Qingqing in surprise, "You’ve been to my concert?"
"Yeah, five years ago, Beijing Workers’ Stadium," Lew Qingqing said. "Do you remember?"
"Of course, I remember my own concerts," Chen Quanying turned her head towards Su Yan, "Weren’t you going to take a nap? Since Lew Qing is switching with you, go ahead and switch."
Su Yan looked a bit embarrassed, as if she was put on the spot over a fire.
She was being sent away.
Su Yan couldn’t swallow her pride, but she had no choice but to grin and bear it, switching seats with Lew Qingqing.
With the camera still rolling, Zhou Yun smiled and called out, "Sister Yanyan."
Su Yan grimaced and nodded her head, putting her sunglasses back on - it was unclear if she actually fell asleep.
Only then did Zhou Yun take out her phone, slightly turning her body so as not to let Su Yan see her phone screen, and messaged Zhou Lan: Did you see what happened this afternoon?
Zhou Lan: What?
Zhou Yun said: Su Yan kicked me.
Zhou Lan: What? During the game? It wasn’t on purpose, right?
Zhou Yun: No, it was on purpose. Because I didn’t stand by her against the common foe, but instead, I was close to Lew Qingqing.
Zhou Lan: Are those two really on bad terms?
Zhou Yun: It got blatant when we were changing clothes.
Zhou Lan: Well, don’t act rashly for now. Finish recording the show before addressing it, and don’t forget the image you need to present on camera.
Zhou Yun: I know, but remember to ask someone for a video backup.
Zhou Lan: Leave this to me, don’t worry.
Having made himself clear, Zhou Yun finally let out a sigh of relief and turned to glance at Su Yan.
Su Yan suddenly spoke up, her voice cold: "What is it?"
She hadn’t fallen asleep, after all.
Zhou Yun, looking confused, "Eh? Sister Yanyan, what’s wrong?"
Su Yan snorted and fell silent again without saying anything.
Zhou Yun smiled helplessly, turned his head to look out the window, and the smile in his eyes slowly faded.
When they arrived at the place for dinner, everyone took their seats around a large table. The director and cameramen were also ready. There were people standing in the empty space in front of the dinner table, but only the artists appeared in front of the camera.
Su Yan had an expression of being tantalized by hunger and said, "I’m so hungry, I feel like I can eat a whole cow right now!"
Lew Qingqing immediately said: "Me too, I’m really hungry. Director, there’s no more tasks, right? Can we just eat dinner?"
The two girls looked at the camera with eager eyes, their faces begging.
A beautiful girl making faces like that always has a way of softening hearts.
But why would the director be soft-hearted?
"Of course... there’s a task."
Su Yan and Lew Qingqing both let out a sigh at the same time, but they didn’t argue.
The men behind them also started to complain.
"Director, what about affection? Your love for us?"
"I’m not filming anymore, I declare this episode to be my last."
"That’s too much!"
...
It’s all acting, all just for show, all for the effects in the camera.
Zhou Yun is not the main character; a helpless smile will do.
Smile prettily, be a beautiful vase.
"Xiao Yun, come sit next to me," Lew Qingqing said after sitting down, beckoning her over, "Come here."
So Zhou Yun moved to sit by her side.
"Lew Qingqing, are you doing this on purpose!" Zhang Haichen suddenly glared, "I already said I wanted to sit with Xiao Yun tonight!"
Zhou Yun was taken aback, looking at Zhang Haichen, puzzled.
Lew Qingqing just smiled triumphantly, "Hmm, don’t come here to corrupt our Xiao Yun, she’s so innocent!"
Zhou Yun looked dazed.
Zhang Haichen sighed and faced the camera with a dejected expression.
Zhou Yun understood, it was all for variety show effect.
She cheerfully wrapped her arms around Lew Qingqing’s.
Su Yan’s face didn’t look so good when she saw this scene, and the look she gave Zhou Yun even had a hint of disgust.
Of course, this hint of disgust was kept away from the camera.
Originally, Zhou Yun didn’t want to get involved in the rivalry between Su Yan and Lew Qingqing, but the kick from Su Yan in the afternoon had set her on edge.
Regardless of how much of Lew Qingqing’s warmth and closeness in front of the camera was an act, at least she hadn’t done this to her.
Zhou Yun was happy to grow closer to Lew Qingqing, treating her like a sister, just to infuriate Su Yan.
In the following shots, Zhou Yun and Lew Qingqing were even more affectionate, often holding hands or hugging each other.
They were as intimate as childhood besties who had grown up together.