Anyone with a bit of inside information knows that the actor who played Yan Yan before was the son of the previous investor in the production team. This role was given to the investor's son to play.
Therefore, although many people in the industry knew that the role of Yan Yan was good, most people wouldn't be foolish enough to compete with the previous actor for it.
Why would they fight over them? If they were really that stupid as to offend the investors, the company might eliminate them for profit before the investors even had a chance to cause trouble for them.
Furthermore, even if that rich kid got into Director Mu's crew through connections, he still met Director Mu's minimum standards. If he really had no acting skills at all, Director Mu would be capable of anything when he gets stubborn.
The reason Yan Yan's role was replaced this time was because the investors, relying on their wealth, insisted on inserting people into Director Mu's production team, which led to this outcome.
It's funny, actually. The investor's son got a third male lead role in the film crew, and the investor didn't say anything. But the investor's mistress was already thinking about the female lead's role. When she realized that wasn't possible, she wanted to settle for the second female lead.
That investor is indeed quite capable; he's rich, powerful, and has a wide network of connections. He can basically do whatever he wants in the entertainment industry. Most people would grit their teeth and tolerate his demands, even if it weren't for the sake of the production crew that's already been filming for a while, for the sake of their future careers.
But not the Director Mu.
Director Mu simply forced the person back down.
Why are investors willing to withdraw their investment?
Isn't it just a threat to offend him so that others might be less likely to interfere with the film crew's affairs for a while?
But this time, something unexpected happened.
Now, thanks to Fu Chi's intervention, the investors' attempts to intimidate others have been rendered ineffective—they might not care much about offending Director Mu, but offending Fu Chi is completely unnecessary.
So after confirming that Fu Chi had indeed invested in the drama, they quickly backed out, wanting to tell Director Mu and Fan Hu that it was all a joke and that the investment could continue.
Director Mu really wanted to stand up for himself, but Fan Hu, for the sake of the long term and because there was no need to completely offend anyone, gave both sides a way out.
However, the role of the third male lead was given up, and before anyone else even received the news, it fell to Xia Zhiyi.
Then some people thought that Xia Zhiyi had gotten a bargain.
They wouldn't dare mess with the investor's son, but Xia Zhiyi, who had already been confirmed on a variety show to be just an ordinary person from a humble background, what makes her qualified for this role?
Regardless of what they actually think, some people genuinely believe that Xia Zhiyi is just an ordinary person who is easy to bully; others believe that Xia Zhiyi found a sugar daddy and got in through connections.
But regardless of the reason, some people in this world are just inexplicably foolish. For example, even when they clearly believe that Xia Zhiyi has found a sugar daddy, they still rush in without hesitation.
At times like this, it's as if the wealthy patron they believed never existed.
Yes, I'm talking about those people who are already using online trolls to smear Xia Zhiyi everywhere.
Ultimately, it was just a subconscious feeling that Xia Zhiyi was easy to bully.
[ Xu Chen: It's strange that people are already hiring online trolls to smear you.]
[X: Doesn't that just show that many people have high hopes for my current role?]
[ Xu Chen: That just means they're blind.]
[ Xu Chen: Yan Yan's character is basically a beloved third male lead who dies early. The only reason we added more action scenes was after you were cast in the role; otherwise, he's not particularly special.]
[ Xu Chen: What they're really envious of is that you get to work with Director Mu, right?]
Xia Zhiyi chuckled softly and replied slowly, "[They're being a bit too impatient. They've only just released the promotional photos, and they're already rushing to cause me trouble. Netizens these days aren't as naive as they used to be.]"
[ Xu Chen: In short, you don't need to worry about what's online. If you don't want to look at it, that's fine too. We won't arrange any public appearances or interviews for you in the short term. Just continue your normal college student life.]
[ Xu Chen: Director Mu has always been strict with the crew and won't let outsiders just sneak in. At most, you might get photographed by paparazzi when you come in and out, but we'll be careful.]
[ Xu Chen: Let's keep a low profile as much as possible, understand?]
[X: I understand, Sister Chen, don't worry. I'm just an actor, I'll definitely keep a low profile.]
[ Xu Chen: Okay, that works then]
After finishing his chat with Xu Chen, Fu Chi was also done with his work and was sitting in front of the screen watching Xia Zhiyi.
"When did you finish? Why didn't you call me?" Xia Zhiyi said, putting down her phone with a smile, and looked at Fu Chi: "I heard from Sister Chen that Fu Yunyi went back to the Imperial Capital today, so he went home with you?"
Fu Chi shook his head. "No, he owns property in the city, which is more convenient for him, so he hasn't come back."
"I saw your promotional photos, you look great, very handsome."
Xia Zhiyi raised her eyebrows slightly, her beautiful eyes full of laughter. "Really? Do you like it?"
Fu Chi nodded seriously. "I like it."
I love you no matter what you look like.
Xia Zhiyi: "Wow, you have such a sweet tongue."
As he spoke, he reached out and touched the man's lips in the air, feigning regret, and said, "It's a pity you're not here, otherwise I definitely wouldn't have been able to resist kissing you."
Fu Chi: "..."
Fu Chi's ears started to feel hot again.
At the same time, his gaze wandered somewhat, as if he were imagining the scene Xia Zhiyi had described.
Xia Zhiyi chuckled, adjusted her posture, leaned on the table to look at him, and then told Fu Chi about some of the things that happened on set that day.
"Did you eat boxed lunches on set?" This was the first thing Fu Chi noticed.
Xia Zhiyi: "Yeah, even though it's a boxed lunch, it tastes pretty good. It's clean and hygienic; you can tell they put a lot of effort into it."
Fu Chi: "If you don't like the food, I can have someone deliver it to you."
Xia Zhiyi quickly waved her hand. "No need, no need, I'm actually quite easy to take care of, and I'm not picky about food."
Having experienced a lot, including eating tree roots and bark, Xia Zhiyi developed the habit of eating whatever was available.
Given the opportunity, he would naturally choose the better option, but he wouldn't deliberately maintain high standards. He'd be happy to eat at a Michelin-starred restaurant, but he also doesn't mind eating communal meals, as long as they're edible.
but...
Xia Zhiyi rested her chin on her hand, smiling as she looked at the man on the other side of the screen. "No need for food delivery. Unless it's my boyfriend cooking it himself, the food doesn't really matter to me."
Oh, of course, Xia Wanyi were different from others, but there's no need to bring it up at this time.
Upon hearing this, Fu Chi's eyebrows twitched slightly.
Before he could speak, Xia Zhiyi guessed what he might say, and added, "But we're not in the same place now. If you come all the way here to cook for me, or cook something and bring it over, I'll feel really bad."
"So, boyfriend, could you cook me a delicious meal when I get back?"