Ning Ran had put on her make-up, but she wasn’t as excited as everyone else.
“Go say ‘hi’, leave an impression,” advised Cheng Xiangyun.
“Pfft, as you said, he’s a celebrity. He wouldn’t greet an actress like me even if I get up to greet him. The entertainment industry is very cruel and I’m not interested in making a fool of myself,” replied Ning Ran lazily.
“This! This is why you’ll never be famous despite your amazing skills! Any other actress would’ve gone and tried to impress him!”
Cheng Xiangyun stomped and yelled. She was angry that Ning Ran was wasting her talent by refusing to be diplomatic.
“That’s not true. Maybe I’ll get lucky one day and end up with an award or something,” joked Ning Ran.
“How are you still joking? Everyone else has gone to greet that celebrity! You should hurry too!”
Cheng Xiangyun was worried so she dragged Ning Ran out of the room.
At the same time, everyone was screaming and cheering outside to celebrate the arrival of the celebrity, causing the whole set to be lively.
The black RV had stopped for several minutes, but the door never opened and the curtains were pulled so no one could tell what was happening.
The arrival of a celebrity was truly something else. He even waited in the car to build up the suspense.
The director and Luo Fei stood in front of the welcoming party. The director was there to welcome him on behalf of the workers while Luo Fei was there to welcome him on behalf of the actors and actresses.
Naturally, both the director and Luo Fei had already known that the man in the car is Zhen Lunlun. That is why they were willing to show up in person to greet him.
Everyone else had no idea that Zhen Lunlun was in the car. They were only there because both the director and Luo Fei were nervous to meet this celebrity so the man in question must be a huge deal. That is why they are shouting to create a welcoming atmosphere.
It’s true what they say. Life really was like in the movies. Zhen Lunlun hadn’t even begun acting, but his presence was already a show.
Ning Ran was stuck in between the crowd, staring at that black car. Annoyed, she muttered, “Who the hell is that? Some sort of mental case? Staying in the car for so long, and…”
Ning Ran’s lips were forced shut by Cheng Xiangyun’s hand.
“You’re the nutjob! Staying way back here and talking shit like that! Can’t you be a little more proactive?” “Don’t you want to be famous?”
Cheng Xiangyun felt like this woman was giving her a stroke.
Ning Ran was uncomfortable too, having her mouth clamped shut like that.
“Promise you’ll stop bullshitting and I’ll let you go,” said Cheng Xiangyun.
Ning Ran nodded immediately.
That moment, the door of the RV opened, and a man wearing a black leather jacket and a pair of jeans got out of it.
That outfit used to be fashionable, but it had gotten out of style, especially after the elder generation adopted it.
That being said, the young man standing in front of them had a muscular body, a handsome face, and a pair of mesmerizing eyes. All those attributes turned that supposedly dull outfit into a stunning and fashionable statement.
That man truly was more beautiful than a model.
Hell, he was practically an angel.
Everyone cheered once more upon seeing that man.
“Zhen Lunlun!” “It’s Zhen Lunlun!”
“Oh my god, I think I’m going to pass out! I can’t believe Zhen Lunlun is here, on our set!”
“It’s really him! I’m actually looking at him! In person!”
There were a lot of female workers working behind the scenes, and at that moment, they had all gone nuts.
The only exception was Ning Ran who muttered, “I can’t believe it’s that idiot.”
Everyone around was in a frenzy so no one noticed Ning Ran’s complaints, not even Cheng Xiangyun who was also star-struck.
Cheng Xiangyun shook Ning Ran’s arm and screamed, “I can’t believe it! It’s Zhen Lunlun!” “Last year, he was nominated as the best and most influential Asian celebrity in the Times Magazines!”
“Really? Aren’t you a little too old to be his fan?” teased Ning Ran who was staring like Cheng Xiangyun was some sort of weird creature.
“Yes, I am. I am his most loyal fan!” “My life’s dream is to be his manager!” claimed Cheng Xiangyun while wearing a captivated expression.
Ning Ran was annoyed by those words. What the hell? You’re MY manager, and you dream of being someone else’s manager? So you’re not happy with me, huh?
“If I am his manager, then I’d be able to spend all my time with him, every day, every night…”
“Halt! Wake up, woman! You’re MY manager; please remember that I’ll be famous someday too. Ning Ran’s stern voice woke Cheng Xiangyun up from her daydream.
At the same time, Zhen Lunlun took off his sunglasses and waved at the crowd.
“Lunlun! Lunlun! We love you!”
“We’ve always loved you!”
The director – Wang Yan – stepped forward to greet Zhen Lunlun. “I am the director of the show, Wang Yan, and I’d like to invite you to our set. Our show is about to be big!”
Luo Fei extended her arms to act like she knows him personally, and was asking for a hug.
“Welcome, Lunlun. I am Ms. Fei.”
However, Zhen Lunlun refused to be closed to Luo Fei, and had no intention of hugging her. Instead, he was peeking around like he was looking for someone.
“Go say hi. Now!”
Cheng Xiangyun nudged Ning Ran to get her to go talk to Zhen Lunlun, but Ning Ran was hesitant so Cheng Xiangyun had to shove her.
Unfortunately, Ning Ran was not expecting that, and in her excitement, Cheng Xiangyun pushed too hard, causing Ning Ran to fall.
“What the hell?” shouted Ning Ran who couldn’t stop herself from cussing.
Everyone was busy welcoming the huge star, Zhen Lunlun, when someone fell forward all of a sudden so everyone turned their gaze to Ning Ran.
Ning Ran was hurt from the fall, but she looked up, put up a brave face and said, “Go on cheering, don’t worry about me.”
On the other side, Luo Fei’s arms were still stretched as she was still waiting for the hug.
However, Ning Ran’s fall got Zhen Lunlun’s attention.
Zhen Lunlun adjusted his sunglasses and walked to Ning Ran while everyone was watching.
Luo Fei was so angry that it was a miracle her teeth weren’t ground into powder as she thought, That b****! Using a dirty trick like that to steal the show! How utterly shameless!
“Are you okay?” asked Zhen Lunlun as he bent down to hold Ning Ran’s arm and help up.
“What are you doing here?” whispered Ning Ran.
“I’m here to do my job. I’ll be playing the role of the first male lead,” explained Zhen Lunlun.
“Don’t tell anyone that you know me! I don’t want everyone to think that I only got my role because I know you!” ordered Ning Ran.
“That would depend on your performance. Play the game with me tonight!”
“I’m busy!”
“I don’t care! If you don’t, I’ll get everyone on the set make things difficult for you!” said Zhen Lunlun slyly.
Ning Ran was troubled. That a****** Zhen Lunlun was more famous than Ning Ran could’ve guessed.
The reaction of the welcoming party had proven that everyone will take his side if he decides to make things difficult for Ning Ran.
Dealing with Luo Fei and Zhao Mingjie had already drained Ning Ran. If Zhen Lunlun chimed in, she would die of exhaustion.
