Chapter 1909: Filming

Chapter 1909: Chapter 1909: Filming

"Mr. Ye, what do you mean by this?" Jing Xie asked curiously.

"Ahem, what I mean is, we should appear with different identities. That way, we have a better chance of getting close to Yueling."

"Then what is your identity..."

"Can’t you tell? Of course, a businessman." Ye Shikai turned around. It was at this moment that he realized the importance of identity. He didn’t like doing business, so he was always an idle Shopkeeper. All of the Netherworld Palace’s businesses were managed by his subordinates, while he was the commander of the Netherworld Palace leaders. However, to the outside world, he was just a "Nameless Soldier."

After coming to Huaxia, he didn’t plan to be any corporate leader. If it weren’t for marrying Su Qingyu first and then marrying Chen Yuxin, perhaps few people in the Yanjing business circle would recognize him. As for this filming base, if Ye Shikai held some other identity, like an investor, he might easily meet Yueling. But if he were just a regular fan, he might only be able to stand outside, waiting in the sun.

Although Ye Shikai wasn’t an investor, he had quite a bit of money. Additionally, although he wasn’t a "rich merchant," he had close connections with various family clans, which were highly esteemed locally. These families had their own businesses, so Ye Shikai could easily pose as a business person using these connections.

Most importantly, Ye Shikai was a son-in-law of the Chen family. Because of this, Yueling couldn’t possibly refuse to meet him. After all, the Chen family’s influence was significant across Huaxia, and Yueling was merely a celebrity who couldn’t turn him down.

"Rest assured, once I take action, I’ll definitely meet Yueling in person. When the time comes, I’ll get straight to the point and uncover the secrets behind everything." Right now, it’s uncertain whether Yueling is the mastermind behind the HST project; at most, she’s a suspect. Regardless of the role she plays in the incident, Ye Shikai needs to thoroughly investigate.

"Alright, regardless of what happens, we’re thankful that Mr. Ye is willing to help," Bai Ni said softly.

"Alright then, there’s no time to lose. Let’s go change our clothes. I heard that Yueling is filming a night scene today, so let’s head to the location in advance."

"Okay."

"Let’s go."

An hour later.

"Mr. Ye, please wait outside for a moment. We need to inform Miss Yueling."

Ye Shikai arrived at the villa where Yueling was resting. Thanks to Zheng Ji’s help, he managed to get here. Although the Zheng family’s influence was based in East Sea, Jiangnan and East Sea were close, so Zheng Ji’s word was quite effective here.

"Alright, please hurry."

A few minutes later, the bodyguard came out and invited Ye Shikai inside.

"Please lead the way."

Inside the villa.

"Mr. Ye."

"Miss Yueling."

The two shook hands out of politeness, and Ye Shikai carefully observed the beauty in front of him. She was very attractive but lacked the "tackiness" of internet celebrities. Her demeanor looked great, of the Little Miss type.

"This is my first meeting with Mr. Ye, isn’t it?" Yueling invited Ye Shikai to sit.

"It might be your first time, but for me, it’s the second," Ye Shikai said softly.

"Is that so." Yueling continued, "Mr. Ye, pardon me, but I have a night scene to film, so my time is quite limited. Could you state your business directly?"

"Alright, I’ve come here to ask if Miss Yueling has any interest in collaborating." Ye Shikai stared into her eyes, noticing a hint of surprise when he mentioned collaboration.

"Ahem, I believe Miss Yueling isn’t entirely aware of my identity." Ye Shikai took out a business card stating his position as a minister in the Chen Group. Of course, this was merely a title. Ye Shikai never went to the company and definitely wasn’t acting as a minister. However, with the relationship with Chen Yuxin, Yueling couldn’t slight her. Though Ye Shikai was here to investigate the incident, not to discuss collaboration, he had his motives for not confronting her directly.

"I see. I will seriously consider the collaboration proposed by Mr. Ye. But I must go now; I have a scene to shoot tonight, and the crew’s car is about to arrive. Mr. Ye, I have to leave now." Yueling seemed a bit rushed, saying goodbye quickly and leaving the villa under the guard of her bodyguards.

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"How did it go, Mr. Ye? Did you gain anything?" Finding Jing Xie and Shen Wu among the fans, the two immediately stepped forward to ask.

"Honestly, there’s not much gained—just a brief meeting with her," Ye Shikai said calmly, without any sense of urgency, but rather with composure.

"Did you notice anything here?"

"Forget it. There are thousands of fans here, crowded and noisy. We were packed among the crowd, unable to even see her face. And Yueling had many bodyguards with her. Mr. Ye, what should we do next?" Jing Xie asked back.

"Don’t worry, I have my methods," said Ye Shikai, waving his hand.

"What should we do now?"

"I think it’s getting dark. You all must be hungry, so let’s go back for dinner and rest well tonight. We have big things to do tomorrow." Ye Shikai surprised them with his words, leaving both stunned. Go back to eat and sleep, just like that?

"Alright, you guys hurry back. We’re in the suburbs, you see, and those fans are starting to disperse too. Otherwise, it will be hard to return to the city at night."

"Wait, Mr. Ye, where are you going?" Jing Xie quickly asked.

"I have other matters to attend to."

Late at night, in a forest five kilometers east of the filming base.

"Traitor, meet your fate!" A group of people in black clothes on horseback chased after a white-clad lady on horseback ahead.

"Hurry, get that camera rolling."

It was the film set for a night scene. After Yueling became famous, she received a lot of TV drama roles and movies, so she worked almost from morning till night.

Suddenly, the horse Yueling was riding started to neigh loudly—not part of the script, as the horse had lost control.

"Something’s wrong, director, Yueling’s horse is out of control."

"Quick, go check it out."

As the leading lady in the film and a hot celebrity, Yueling’s safety issue would definitely become headline news. Filming horse riding scenes is inherently dangerous, especially in the dark with trees around. An accident happening would be disastrous, so everyone rushed over without delay. However, Yueling’s horse had already run into the nearby woods, completely out of control.