1113 Perplexed and Smitten 173 (1/2)
After setting up the account, Fang Erlan handed his mobile phone back to him and said, ”You may download stickers and emoticons in the chat window. Download whatever you like…”
She then shifted her gaze onto the woman entering the restaurant.
Seeing Fang Erlan, Yu Caiwei and her assistant walked toward her and sat down beside Xiao Chenyang. ”What a coincidence.”
”What a coincidence indeed. Ms. Yu, please sit elsewhere,” said Fang Erlan who remained calm and composed.
”At the end of the day, we still belong to the same production unit and we'll have to star alongside each other in the same scenes rather frequently in the future. What's wrong with having a meal together? Don't be so petty. You don't own this table anyway,” Yu Caiwei quipped, smiling.
Fang Erlan did not answer her, for she was aware that there would be plenty of chances for them to act together in the same scene, since she was playing the female protagonist while Yu Caiwei was playing the supporting role who was a vile character. If she were to fall out with Yu Caiwei openly, she would only end up suffering if Yu Caiwei deliberately pulls a bad take repeatedly during filming.
Seeing that Fang Erlan did not say anything, Yu Caiwei and her assistant took the initiative to sit down, with Fang Erlan sitting beside her.
”Waiter, please give them two bowls of the same kind of noodles.”
”Got it.”
Fang Erlan's and Xiao Chenyang's noodles were served as soon as she placed the orders for the two uninvited guests.
”Would you like some vinegar?” he asked.
”Yes.”
She initially wanted to grab the bottle of vinegar to pour herself some. However, he had beat her to it and poured some vinegar into her bowl.
When she tried to scoop herself some chili from the condiments bottle, he again stopped her and said, ”Refrain from eating spicy foods. They're too heaty for you.”
”Just a little bit won't hurt. Otherwise, it'll be too bland.”
He did not say anything else. He had never looked at Yu Caiwei ever since the moment she sat down. He and Fang Erlan had begun eating before Yu Caiwei's food was served. Feeling a little bored, Yu Caiwei decided to strike a conversation with them.
”I heard that you're getting paid 200 thousand dollars per episode for this television series. They're paying me 400 thousand dollars.”
In order words, Yu Caiwei simply wanted to say, ”So what if you're the lead actress? I'm the supporting actress and I'm still getting paid more than you are.”
”Yes, I'm a newbie and I've only starred in one television series before. Meanwhile, you've already acted in so many lousy films. I obviously can't be compared to you, Ms. Yu.”
Yu Caiwei's face grew sullen upon hearing Fang Erlan's snide remark. She looked at Xiao Chenyang, who was sitting beside Fang Erlan. Despite having worked in the entertainment industry for years, she still could not help but be in awe of Xiao Chenyang's dashing good looks. She thought to herself, It's a shame that he's a bodyguard, if he's a celebrity…
All of a sudden, an idea popped up in Yu Caiwei's head.
”Fang Erlan, what's your bodyguard's name?”
”What are you asking that for?”
”Hmm… just a casual question.”
”Oh, I don't wish to answer your casual question.”
Yu Caiwei decided to just take out her business card and handed it to Xiao Chenyang. ”Hey, hunk, this is my business card. Are you interested in becoming a celebrity? I could give you a little push.”
Fang Erlan almost choked on her noodles the moment she heard her words. ”Ms. Yu, do you really think it's appropriate to say this in front of me?”
”What's so inappropriate about it? I'm just guiding him onto a path toward earning a great fortune. It's better than staying by your side.” She then shoved her business card to Xiao Chenyang and said, ”There, take it.”
Xiao Chenyang finally turned to face Yu Caiwei. As soon as their eyes met, he shot her a menacing glare that was icy cold and aloof.
”You…”
”Take it away,” he clipped.
Yu Caiwei smiled awkwardly and said, ”I can offer you two million dollars in advance and give you a car and an apartment. How does that sound?”