Chapter 284 - Chapter 284: Untitled
Chapter 284: Untitled
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
“The uniform sportswear will be sent to everyone in a bit. Change into them and do up your makeup before coming back here.”
Li Xiaoxiao’s expression changed. She had bought the most expensive swimsuit for this segment, and had also spent a long time shooting just then, only to be met with this outcome. “Director, why is there a sudden change in costume? Wouldn’t that mean a waste of our previous efforts?”
When Director Zhang heard her words, he was furious. Dlrector Huang continued, “It was CEO Long who gave instruction. If you’re unhappy, go ask him. You’re not the only one whose efforts have gone to waste. Go and get changed now.” He vented all his anger against Long Ting on the contestants.
Li An’an was delighted to hear this. It suited her well that they no longer needed to wear swimsuits.
After all the contestants went back to change, Director Zhang and Dlrector Huang grumbled.
“Ah, what’s going on with Old Huang? Hadn’t we planned it all beforehand?
How can sportswear be more interesting than swimsuits? Although it’s a car model competition, it’s ultimately a beauty pageant.”
Director Huang shook his head. “How would I know? The notice only just came in. We just have to do as we’re told.”
Suddenly, he looked at Li An’an’s back view and fell into deep thought. Could it be because of her?
Director Zhang had no choice but to reshoot. “Do you have an idea of who might be eliminated now?” Although there were no shady dealings, they were familiar with the performance of the contestants and had a rough idea.
“I’m not sure yet. Let’s wait and see what happens next. But no matter what, we can’t eliminate Li An’an.”
“Why, you’ve taken a fancy to her and want to promote her?”
Director Huang was so anxious that his neck turned a bright scarlet. “What are you talking about?” After saying that, he glanced around and continued, “I suspect that CEO Long has taken a liking to her. Sigh, that may not necessarily be the case of course, but this is my intuition. CEO Long’s taste might have changed recently. He used to like Li Xiaoxiao and Tian Kerui.”
Director Zhang nodded. “Yes, then we’ll ensure that she advances to the next round. We can’t afford for things to go wrong. However, she is a very strong contestant to begin with.”
Shady dealings were not allowed in the competition, but there was no rule to say that the boss must not be biased. The shady dealings depended on the type of sugar daddy, and no one could do anything to someone like CEO Long.
Following this, all the contestants changed into their yellow and white sportswear and started filming. Li An’an felt much more at ease. All the scenes had to be re-shot, and there was no break until noon.
During lunch, Li An’an ran into Li Xinyi.
The contestants had already changed into their sportswear, but Li Xinyi was still wearing her cute swimsuit, with a white towel that covered half of her body. When she walked past Li An’an, she deliberately showed off the ambiguous marks around her neck.
When she caught Li An’an looking at her, she even tried to cover the marks in embarrassment.
“An’an, Lu Ming slept in my room last night.” She smiled innocently.
Li An’an walked past her calmly. “Oh, of course. You’re getting married. It would be strange if he didn’t sleep in your room. If you’re looking for an opportunity to agitate me, forget it!”
Li Xinyi was frustrated. The current Li An’an was simply impenetrable. She grabbed Li An’an’s hand, wishing she could teach her a lesson right now. “What rights do you have? You’re just an adopted daughter of the Li family. It’s only right for you to do anything for the Li family. You have no rights to complain.”
Li An’an flung her hand away and pushed her back against the wall. “Li Xinyi, whatever I owed the Li family for bringing me up, I have long paid back with my hard work and my innocence, so I don’t owe the Li family anything. Put away your dirty thoughts. I’m warning you not to play any tricks behind my back.”
Li An’an hooked the strap of her swimsuit, her eyes filled with coldness. She wanted Tian Kerui to scheme against her, thinking that she wouldn’t know.
Li Xinyi was shocked by Li An’an’s resentment. It was obvious that she hated the Li family. “What nonsense are you talking about? I didn’t get anyone to scheme against you.” She refused to admit it. She had been too impulsive and shouldn’t have scolded her.
“You know very well what I’m saying,” Li An’an said in a quiet voice. When she saw someone walking over, she let go of Li Xinyi and continued walking forward.
Unwilling to give up, Li Xinyi ran after Li An’an.
Li An’an turned into the corridor before she could touch her.
Li Xinyi ran too fast and almost fell.
Lu Ming came over and said gently. “Why are you in such a hurry? What if you fall?”
Li Xinyi grimaced in pain. Originally, she wanted to get into a conflict with Li An’an in front of Lu Ming and then deliberately fall down. However, Li An’an ignored her completely, causing her plan to fail.
“I just wanted to catch up to An’an, but she ignored me.” She looked aggrieved.
Lu Ming looked at Li An’an unhappily as she walked away. “Forget it. I’ll take care of her. Don’t worry, I’ll talk to her.” He closed his eyes. No matter what, he was still worried about her. After all, he had once felt…
In the distance, Li An’an pursed her lips in disdain. After all these years, she stuck with such old tricks! “Li Xinyi, you’re an artiste after all. How can you expose yourself like this in public?”
When Li Xinyi heard Li An’an’s words, she suddenly felt a chill on her shoulder. Her swimsuit strap had snapped.
She shrieked and hurriedly pulled the towel around herself and hid in Lu Ming’s arms.
“An’an, you deliberately damaged my swimsuit. How could you do this?” She started crying.
Li An’an had an innocent look on her face. “Nothing good ever comes out of kindness. I walked past you just then and saw that your swimsuit was about to loosen. I kindly reminded you, but you think that I did it. You’re really breaking my heart! ”
Li Xinyi’s eyes were red. “Brother Lu Ming, it’s her. It’s really her.” She had a conflict with Li An’an just now. She must have done this when she pressed her up against the wall.
Li An’an felt wronged. “Well, if you insist so, I did it then. Anyway, I’ve been misunderstood, and I’m used to it.”
She glanced at Lu Ming with reddened eyes and left, looking aggrieved.
Lu Ming was stunned. It had been a long time since he had seen her like this.
He lowered his head.
“Xinyi, maybe you’ve misunderstood. An’an won’t do that. She’s been gentle and kind like you since she was young. If she did it, she wouldn’t have warned you, right? In the end, she still treats you as her sister. Alright, don’t be sad anymore. You didn’t expose yourself either. I’ll accompany you to your room to change.”
Li Xinyi was indignant. She looked at Lu Ming with suspicion. She thought that Lu Ming’s heart belonged to her, but it turned out that wasn’t the case.
The moment Li An’an felt aggrieved, he stopped doubting her. He probably still liked her!
“Alright, come with me then, I’m scared.”
Lu Ming laughed at her coquetry. “You’re already an adult. Why are you scared of being alone in the room? If your fans find out, they’ll laugh at you.”
“Let them laugh then. I only want you. Lu Ming, I really love you!”
Li Xinyi was even more certain now that Lu Ming still mattered to Li An’an, so she must not let him go. She had to completely possess Lu Ming’s heart so that Li An’an would suffer for the rest of her life.
Lu Ming was moved by her expression and kissed her hair affectionately. “I love you too, silly.”
Li An’an, who was watching from afar, chuckled. She hadn’t realized that Lu Ming had the talent to act in romantic dramas. The two of them were a perfect match!
Initially, she wanted nothing to do with them, but now that Li Xinyi wanted to mess with her, she did not mind being a thorn in her heart! She wanted to disgust her and see if their relationship was really unshakable!