Some people only behave after a beating

The next day at noon, after arranging a time with Bai Yi, Shen Zeyu headed to the film studio to see him.

As soon as he got out of the car, he spotted Bai Yi at the intersection. Bai Yi waved when he saw him.

Shen Zeyu walked over. "Why did you come out yourself? I could've gone in on my own."

"It's fine. I'm not in any scenes right now." With that, he led Shen Zeyu inside.

The drama Bai Yi was filming was nearly finished, and he didn't have many scenes left, which was why he had time to come meet Shen Zeyu.

As they walked in, he introduced the facilities to Shen Zeyu. Once they reached the set, Shen Zeyu quietly watched the actors perform.

Normally, outsiders weren't allowed in before filming was finished, but the director still remembered how Shen Zeyu had gotten Li Wei removed from the production. He also knew who was backing Shen Zeyu, so he allowed him to visit Bai Yi on set.

Watching people act in person felt a little different from watching them on television. Bai Yi stood beside Shen Zeyu, quietly explaining the story.

Before long, it was time for Bai Yi's scene. Shen Zeyu was a little excited. "Go on! This is my first time watching you act on set."

He had only watched him at home before and had never experienced it live.

Once Bai Yi stepped onto the set and began acting, his entire presence changed. He was no longer the shy, timid Bai Yi, but someone completely immersed in his role, making the character feel real.

Shen Zeyu knew Bai Yi was a good actor, but he hadn't expected him to be this good when he really put his skills to work.

Everyone on set was already accustomed to Bai Yi's acting and took it in stride, but this was Shen Zeyu's first time seeing it.

When Bai Yi came back, Shen Zeyu applauded wildly. "That was amazing, little Bai Yi!"

Bai Yi scratched his head. "Oh, not really."

"You're just too modest," Shen Zeyu said.

What Shen Zeyu didn't know was that Bai Yi had actually been holding back. After all, he wasn't the lead and couldn't steal the lead's thunder.

"Shall we go to the lounge?" Bai Yi asked, noticing that Shen Zeyu didn't seem interested in watching any more.

Shen Zeyu nodded. Only when they arrived did he realize it was a private lounge.

"Your production has such nice lounges. Everyone even gets their own."

"No, only the leads and a few important supporting actors do."

"Did the director arrange them for you?" Shen Zeyu asked.

"No, Mr. Mo requested it. He said we should each have a private lounge so we could perform well."

Mr. Mo? Shen Zeyu remembered the man who had called him his brother-in-law. Wasn't he Lu Cizhou's friend?

Shen Zeyu ventured, "Mr. Mo seems pretty nice, doesn't he?"

Bai Yi said, "I think Mr. Mo is really nice. He comes to the set a lot, too..."

As Bai Yi sang Mo Chen's praises, Shen Zeyu grew increasingly suspicious. Visiting the set was one thing, but why did he always come when Bai Yi had scenes?

Shen Zeyu didn't believe for a second that he had no designs on Bai Yi. Still, seeing how oblivious Bai Yi was, he thought Mo Chen might have a long road ahead of him.

A private lounge really was quiet, though. With nothing else to do, the two decided to take an afternoon nap.

When Shen Zeyu woke up, he was alone in the lounge. Bai Yi had already gone to film his scenes and hadn't woken him because he was sleeping so soundly.

Shen Zeyu went out to have a look around, but just as he reached a corner, a figure dressed in black darted out.

Startled, Shen Zeyu instinctively clenched his fist and swung. The man seemed prepared, though, and dodged with a tilt of his head.

Afraid of getting hit, Liu Hang hurriedly spoke up. "Zeyu, it's me."

To his surprise, once Shen Zeyu saw who he was, his punches came even faster. "Then you deserve it even more! You actually dare show your face in front of me?"

Liu Hang dodged as he said, "Wait! I came to pay you back."

Shen Zeyu stopped. "You've got it all together?" It wasn't that he looked down on Liu Hang, but raising that much money took time.

Still, since Liu Hang himself claimed he had gathered the money, Shen Zeyu folded his arms. "Just transfer it straight to my account."

Liu Hang had come to work that day and hadn't expected to see Shen Zeyu. Unwilling to give up, he wanted to try again, so he could only use having the money as an excuse.

"Zeyu, are you really going to give up on our relationship? Were all those years of love a lie?"

Shen Zeyu's fists started itching again. He wasn't the original owner of this body, that gullible fool who would believe a scumbag's words.

"Cut the crap and pay me back. Once you do, we'll have nothing to do with each other." If not for the money, he would have left long ago.

Liu Hang looked heartbroken. "Zeyu, you've changed. Money is all you care about now."

Shen Zeyu stared at him, speechless. "What the hell are you talking about? Weren't you with me for my money in the first place?" How did this man have the nerve to criticize him?

Shen Zeyu added, "Money is a lot more reliable than you."

Seeing that Shen Zeyu remained indifferent no matter what he said, Liu Hang gritted his teeth, bent his knees, and knelt before him.

He had had enough of living without money, so no matter what it took, he had to win Shen Zeyu back.

Yes, even now, Liu Hang believed Shen Zeyu still liked him and was merely throwing a tantrum.

Shen Zeyu recoiled a step in shock. "Have you lost your mind?"

As Shen Zeyu backed away, Liu Hang kept moving forward, reaching out to grab his trouser leg. "Zeyu, I know I was wrong. I promise it won't happen again. Please forgive me just this once."

Shen Zeyu tried to lift his leg, but it wouldn't budge. He finally understood that this man had never intended to repay him at all. He had only come to cause trouble.

Shen Zeyu was furious. This man had actually claimed he had the money ready, getting his hopes up for nothing.

Shen Zeyu viciously raised his foot and kicked Liu Hang in the chest, knocking him away.

Still unsatisfied, Shen Zeyu slowly approached Liu Hang. Now Liu Hang was the one retreating. Watching Shen Zeyu advance step by step, he crawled backward along the ground.

Once he reached him, Shen Zeyu planted a foot on Liu Hang and said darkly, "What I hate most is people lying to me about money. Tell me, what should I do to you to make myself less angry?"

Seeing the look on Shen Zeyu's face, Liu Hang said fearfully, "I was wrong. I'll pay you back right away, I promise."

He had made a mistake. He should never have tested Shen Zeyu. He kept feeling as though Shen Zeyu had become a different person. A different person?

"Y-you're not Zeyu. Zeyu would never treat me like this. Who are you?" Liu Hang asked, trembling.

"Who else would I be if not Shen Zeyu? Don't act like you know me so well." Shen Zeyu pressed down harder with his foot.

Pain shot through Liu Hang's chest, and he didn't dare speak again.

Looking down at him, Shen Zeyu said, "Three days. That's the most you'll get. If I don't see the money in three days, the consequences will be more than you can handle."

After giving him a few more kicks, Shen Zeyu left in a much better mood. Sure enough, violence was the only way to deal with people like this.

Liu Hang was left lying there alone, unable to move.

When Shen Zeyu came out, Bai Yi asked, "Had enough sleep?"

"Yep."

"Then wait for me. I have one more scene. Shall we go eat once I'm done?"

Shen Zeyu nodded and found somewhere to sit while he waited for Bai Yi to finish filming.

When Liu Hang limped over, he shuddered at the sight of Shen Zeyu. He hadn't wanted to come, but if he didn't, he wouldn't get paid for the day. It had taken him so much effort just to find a job.

But Liu Hang still couldn't accept it. Why did Shen Zeyu get to live so well?

Shen Zeyu gave him a calm glance. As long as he didn't bother him and paid him back on time, Shen Zeyu wasn't that unreasonable.

After waiting a while, he didn't see Bai Yi return. Instead, Lu Cizhou appeared at the entrance to the set.

Shen Zeyu was just about to happily go greet him when a voice rang out for everyone to hear.

"Zeyu, I'll love you forever! Remember our secret code!"

In an instant, the entire set fell silent. They could even hear the wind blowing.

Lu Cizhou's face darkened instantly. Shen Zeyu froze, then turned around without hesitation and rolled up his sleeves.

His face blazing with anger, Shen Zeyu thought, Let's see which idiot with a death wish shouted that.