There was no doubt that after the Golden Flower Awards, Shen Lian, whose career was already on a roll, would leap into the ranks of A-list actors.
A cause for celebration.
But Teacher Shen was not happy.
"Why won't they believe me?" Shen Lian was baffled and deeply frustrated, then slapped the table in indignation.
"Mm-hmm, I know. It's okay." Chu Yilan took the hand Shen Lian had slammed against the table into his palm, while his other hand discreetly saved the file bundle Sun Binghe had sent over. As expected, it was full of photos and edits of "Emperor Linxiao." Chu Yilan caught a quick glimpse of one image, and that ruthlessly decisive gaze was incredibly enticing.
Master Chu's thoughts immediately went astray. He told himself not to think about such things in broad daylight, then gathered his wits and soothed Shen Lian. "Your career's on the rise right now. There's no rush to go public with our relationship."
Shen Lian almost thought his man had been possessed by Hu Kailan.
Once his bewilderment passed, Shen Lian felt a little pleased. Not bad. At least someone was no longer feeling insecure.
"Who just messaged you?" Shen Lian asked casually.
Chu Yilan's tone was perfectly natural. "A vice president. Something about work."
"Oh, okay."
What Shen Lian did not know was that everyone at Hengtai now knew Assistant Sun was his number-one diehard fan.
Sun Binghe took the blame that rightfully belonged to Chu Yilan, but he could keep things under control. Anyone who dared give him one of those knowing looks had better pray their work was absolutely flawless. After he dealt with them once or twice, they all behaved themselves.
Over Shen Lian's past few appearances, whether at in-person events or when flying somewhere for a shoot, the