Playing the innocent victim was one of Shi Zhujie's favorite tricks.
Chen Mu was an honest man and had fallen prey to it plenty of times. That lunatic Song Yuan acted like he'd never known anything better, falling for it every single time. Whenever Shi Zhujie said anything, he would turn around and go make trouble for Chen Mu.
But up against Shen Lian, anyone would have to admit there was always someone better.
Shen Lian watched with satisfaction as Director Zhao tore into Shi Zhujie, both openly and indirectly. Unable to take it, Shi Zhujie stormed off to the lounge with his assistant, leaving Shen Lian refreshed in body and mind.
"Nice one, Teacher Shen," Liu Tang murmured admiringly.
Shen Lian said, "Basic stuff. Save the applause."
Shi Zhujie didn't have many scenes. He was only hanging around the production to throw his weight around. If he dared threaten to quit, Director Zhao wouldn't feel threatened in the slightest; he could send him packing at lightning speed. Dawnlight's investment contract had already been signed, after all. If Shi Zhujie chose to leave, he couldn't blame the director. Finding a more suitable actor afterward was perfectly feasible.
So under these circumstances, Shi Zhujie could only sulk by himself.
After a full day of filming, Shi Zhujie finally emerged at dinnertime, his eyes red.
Done tattling to Song Yuan? Shen Lian thought.
"Can I have that piece of lean meat?" Liu Tang sat beside Shen Lian, gazing at it longingly.
Shen Lian held his meal box out to her.
Liu Tang happily picked out a few pieces and stuffed her mouth full. "I was on that variety show, Pretty Sisters, a while ago," she mumbled. "You have no idea how badly my manager restricted my food."
Without another word, Shen Lian