flstandardbreds Chapter 165 One Foot in Three Boats
Chapter 165 One Foot in Three Boats
If I were Yao Qiao's brother, I would definitely beat him to death if I had such a troublesome sister.
Hey, hey, hey, those two siblings have a great relationship, don't talk nonsense!
Even the strongest person can't withstand the relentless barrage of attacks from paparazzi and gossip accounts!
No wonder so many celebrities in the entertainment industry want to sign with Shengding International; the benefits are truly amazing!
The atmosphere inside the meeting room at Yuedong Entertainment was extremely oppressive.
The five high-ranking officials sat on the sofa, looking rather unwell, waiting for the president to make a decision.
The losses Qi Xingyue has caused to the company have far exceeded expectations. If they are not eliminated soon, it may be too late to recover.
With a long sigh, the CEO pinched his brow, nodded, and reluctantly agreed.
On the other side, Ye Jingke chased Jin Manman away and quickly hailed a taxi.
While the driver wasn't looking, he cut his finger with a dagger and let Cheng Ai absorb spiritual energy to stabilize her soul.
With a jade hairpin in hand, a wound can heal overnight.
Upon arriving at the hotel, Cheng Ai's discomfort vanished completely.
She sprawled casually on the sofa and asked in bewilderment, "That director doesn't look like a good person at all, and the TV series he makes are probably terrible. Why did you insist on taking the job?"
Ye Jingke dripped a few drops of blood into plain water, then wiped it on the fruit before awkwardly replying, "At that time, I had just been released from a mental hospital and urgently needed funds. Someone sent me an invitation, so I accepted."
Cheng Ai's lips twitched slightly, and she frowned as she asked, "Won't randomly filming scenes damage your image?"
"Don't worry." Ye Jingke sat down next to her, reached out and pinched her cheek, and said with a smile, "This movie can't be released."
"Huh?" Cheng Ai sat up straight, blinking her eyelashes in confusion. "Why?"
"The second male lead is having affairs with three women at the same time." Ye Jingke kissed the corner of her lips and said lightly, "He has a lot of scenes, so changing his face and blurring his face would be very abrupt. There's no budget for recasting and reshooting, and no fool would invest more money, so it can't be broadcast."
Cheng Ai's almond-shaped eyes widened in surprise. "Then all your hard work these past few days has been for nothing?"
Ye Jingke shook his head. "I signed a contract. I will receive my payment regardless of whether the TV series is broadcast or not."
"Oh my god!" Cheng Ai exclaimed excitedly, as if she had discovered a new continent. "Get me a few roles quickly, I want to follow suit!"
"You, you're always daydreaming!" Ye Jingke lightly tapped the mark on her forehead with his finger, chuckling helplessly. "You still have to maintain your professional ethics. Besides, how could this kind of situation happen to you every time?"
He paused, then added, "Isn't the card I gave you enough to use? The new computer will be delivered tomorrow morning, so you really don't need to rush to make money."
Cheng Ai pouted and raised her chin high. "Of course, the more money the better!"
She changed the subject abruptly, seemingly casually asking, "How's the investigation at Qingyun Temple going? Any leads?"
Ye Jingke was stunned for a moment, then sighed, "Ai Ai, I did my best, but all the people I sent out returned empty-handed."
As Cheng Ai had anticipated, she remained silent for a long time before murmuring, "Stop looking. The Taoist temple shouldn't exist in this world."
A complex emotion flashed across Ye Jingke's eyes. He got up and called the front desk to ask them to deliver a late-night snack. He also contacted Bai Jing, briefly inquired about the progress of the work, and then hung up.
Cheng Ai took out her phone to continue watching the drama, hoping to learn some acting skills.
Everything went smoothly at Shengding International. All the people who had contact with the seven managers were verified. Among them, twenty-six people were involved in framing Ye Jingke, and they were dealt with on the spot, leaving no further worries.
The selection of guests for the third segment of "Dare to Be" has been basically finalized, and preparations are currently underway with Zhao Nan.
During the meal, Ye Jingke suddenly grabbed Cheng Ai's slender wrist, put on a serious face, and said, "You have to take me with you wherever you go. You promised, and you can't go back on your word!"
Since returning from Qingsong Mountain, he has often felt anxious and uncertain. The mention of Qingyun Temple just now made him even more uneasy, fearing that his girlfriend might leave him.
Ye Jingke also hated this version of himself. In the past, he was ruthless and fearless, with no weaknesses. But now, he had become indecisive and timid, yet he was happy to accept it.
He chuckled, realizing he used to laugh at Lü Hanmo for being a henpecked husband, but now he saw that he was almost the same.
Cheng Ai was startled, but when she came to her senses, she grinned, put down her chopsticks, and raised an eyebrow, saying, "Ye Ye, I want to tell you something, but you can't get angry after you hear it."
Ye Jingke's heart suddenly raced, and he sat up straight and gave a polite "hmm" to signal her to continue.
Cheng Ai took a deep breath and, in a fit of despair, began to recount everything that had happened to her from childhood to adulthood, down to the smallest detail.
Ye Jingke pulled her into his arms, feeding her while listening intently.
After the two had finished eating, he carried them into the bathroom without saying a word, cleaned them up carefully, wrapped them tightly in a bath towel, dried their hair, and then they went back to bed and lay down in each other's arms.
Cheng Ai continued to ramble on about the past, but drowsiness overcame her. She leaned against his chest, gradually quieted down, and peacefully drifted off to sleep.
Ye Jingke tightened his arms, gently kissed the top of her head a few times, and slowly closed his eyes.
Ai Ai, I will always protect you in place of Master Qingyun, and I will love you forever.
The next day, the sun shines brightly.
Cheng Aixiu, who was fast asleep, had her eyebrows furrowed tightly, and her head and heart ached as if they were being pricked by thousands of needles.
"Night...night after night..."
As soon as she finished speaking, her lips touched something icy cold.
Without thinking, she opened her mouth, and the sweet and slightly sour liquid flowed into her throat, feeling extremely comfortable and refreshed.
Opening her eyes and seeing the person in front of her, Cheng Ai was startled, "How come it's you?"
Jin Manman pushed up her glasses and replied, "Boss Ye asked me to come and take care of you."
A brand-new blue floral dress lay beside the bed. The room temperature was just right. Cheng Ai put it on, got out of bed, and found her phone.
Opening WeChat, the first thing I saw was a message from Ye Jingke: [Ai Ai, I've gone to film. There are three glasses of lemonade with spiritual power on the bedside table. Remember to drink a sip when you feel unwell. Be a good girl and wait for me in the hotel. If you can't stay still and want to go out, you must bring Jin Manman with you.]
Cheng Ai's lips curved slightly into a faint smile as she replied cheerfully, "[Come back soon, I have something to discuss with you.]"
Exiting the chat, the second message was from Jiang Tao: "[Master Ai, has the ten million arrived? My son Haiyuan has fully recovered. Thank you so much for saving his life!]"
Cheng Ai pursed her lips and politely sent a cute emoji.
Following this were three friend request messages for Shu Tian, each accompanied by three pieces of information:
[That woman Qi Xingyue dared to frame you for stealing, how wicked!]
[Ahem, Sister Ai, I want to change my luck. I hope you can sell me a luck-changing charm.]
[It's okay if it's inconvenient; I've already retired from the entertainment industry. Bad luck will pass if I just bear with it!]
Cheng Ai's gaze deepened. She clicked the [Agree] button and rapidly typed on the keyboard with two fingers: [Just the luck charm?]