Chapter 1609: Rising Through Men

He’s willing to support Lu Zhenzhen, probably because Lu Zhenzhen invested a lot of money.

“It was a spur of the moment decision; I happened to be passing by and came to have a look.”

“Feel free to watch! We’re in the middle of filming, and if you’d be so kind, you could offer some guidance.”

“Who am I to give guidance? Everyone knows Director Chen’s films have scripts that are your lifeblood. Who would dare to meddle with them, knowing you’d go to great lengths to protect them?”

Director Chen laughed heartily twice, “You’re over-praising me. I’m actually very mild-mannered and approachable.”

Lu Zhenzhen glanced at him and smiled.

Never seen someone so daring to brag like this, especially when there’s no truth to it. Yet he manages to say it with a straight face.

Nan Jiaojiao quietly hid among the crowd, not paying attention, she bumped into someone’s shoulder. That person pushed her, and Nan Jiaojiao immediately turned around, instinctively wanting to grab that person’s wrist. When she caught a glimpse of Ye Linlin’s startled face, her hand naturally lowered.

“That’s Miss Lu, don’t you know her? Why don’t you go over?”

Nan Jiaojiao chuckled, “Just because I know her, I have to go over?”

“Say hi! So many people are watching; it’s a great chance to make an impression. You don’t want that?”

Nan Jiaojiao shook her head, “No, I don’t.”

Ye Linlin gave her a look like she was an idiot, muttering a curse, “You must have something wrong with your head. You don’t even know how to make things easier for yourself, but insist on doing things that annoy others!”

Nan Jiaojiao didn’t say anything; she was too lazy to respond. Ye Linlin didn’t mean any harm; she just had a sharp tongue.

“Linlin, what are you talking about, who knows who?”

Shen Bin didn’t know where he started listening from.

Ye Linlin quickly responded, “Nothing, I was just blabbing.”

Shen Bin’s gaze swept over her, “I don’t blame you, that’s Miss Lu after all. I’ve worked with her before; low demands but plenty of money, with a remarkable eye for things. You can’t fool her without real skills, but many want to cozy up to her, and she hasn’t given anyone a second look.”

Ye Linlin pierced Nan Jiaojiao with her gaze.

Who said she was hard to approach; Miss Lu is quite nice to a certain fool.

A female apprentice standing behind Shen Bin sneered and commented, “It’s just money, a mere businesswoman. If it weren’t for her fiancé Gao Zhe backing her, she wouldn’t be strutting around like she owns the place. Now that they’re split, who’s going to respect her? What’s she doing flaunting her power here with us!”

Nan Jiaojiao and Su Miaotong simultaneously turned to look.

Ye Linlin suddenly exploded, “Why do you speak so obnoxiously! Spouting nonsense, not everyone is like you, trying to climb the ladder using men. What a load of crap!”

“You!” The woman was utterly embarrassed, her eyes darting around nervously, “I was just saying, why are you targeting me?”

“Who’s targeting you? Who do you think you are!”

Nan Jiaojiao couldn’t help but laugh; Ye Linlin’s mouth was a real testament to her mother’s teachings.

Both were people under Shen Bin. If they argued in public, it would look bad. He timely stepped in with some words to keep them from continuing the quarrel.

Lu Zhenzhen was brought behind the camera by Director Chen, and after failing to invite Shu Jin, the assistant returned in tears, clearly having been scolded. Zhou Po had no choice but to go in person. They were all grand dames, and he couldn’t afford to offend either. When Shu Jin walked off in a huff earlier, he knew she’d be hard to summon.

She didn’t care who the arriving heiress was and deliberately took ten minutes to open the door without letting Zhou Po say a word before walking out.

Before shooting started, she asked Song Yuan if she was ready; if not, she would wait.

Song Yuan blushed, softly replying twice.

Their scene together was just one, and after no more retakes, it easily passed.