Chapter 159

What's infuriating is that there's no evidence to prove this, because Wu Fang never even glanced at the bag from beginning to end.

Hearing 888's words, Ye Mo smiled and said, "[This only shows that this person is very smart...] but he didn't use that smartness for good."

888's comment: [This guy is so smug now, thinking he's so clever! He taught you a lesson without going to jail himself.]

[888,] Ye Mo spoke meaningfully, [Have you heard the Hua Country saying, "To make someone mad, you must first destroy them..." The fact that she didn't receive any punishment in this matter might not be a good thing for her.]

Having tasted the sweetness of "cleverness," she will be even more inclined to use it in the future, and who knows, she might stumble and fall one day.

No, Ye Mo felt that in the future, she would definitely stumble because of her cleverness in some matter. Of course, that wouldn't have much to do with Ye Mo, or rather, Ye Mo would be happy to see that happen.

[If that day ever comes, 888, you absolutely must tell me, so I can be happy...]

***

Shortly after the Lunar New Year, Ye Mo joined the cast of "The Flowers Fall Throughout the City," attended the opening ceremony, and took costume photos.

To be honest, Ye Mo didn't expect "The Flowers Fall Throughout the City" to start filming after the New Year. After all, according to the original plan, filming was supposed to start before the New Year. If that were the case, Ye Mo would have to spend the Spring Festival on set this year.

"I heard it was the biggest investor who made that decision..." After joining the crew, Ye Mo overheard the crew members discussing this. "They said they'd start filming before the New Year, but everyone in the crew would probably have to spend the New Year on set. It's better to start filming after the New Year so everyone can have a good holiday at home."

Ye Mo exclaimed in surprise, "Capitalists actually have a conscience one day?"

The rest of the crew chimed in, "That's right... uh, um?"

The crew suddenly felt something was off. Why was a voice that sounded both familiar and unfamiliar interrupting their conversation? Everyone turned around abruptly and saw Ye Mo dragging a small stool, holding a handful of sunflower seeds, naturally and harmoniously blending into their little group.

The small group of people:???

Wait, who is this person? You're a glamorous superstar, don't you think your style is different from ours?

Ye Mo, seemingly oblivious to the fact that his style differed from everyone else's, expertly cracked open Ye Mo seeds and asked in a perfectly natural and harmonious manner, "Do you know who the biggest investor is? Such a humane investor, I'd really like to see!"

The crew members snapped out of their daze and instinctively replied, "... We don't know exactly who it is, but we heard they're very influential and the investment was very generous. Haven't you seen our producer walking around with a swagger lately? He's got such a huge investment, he's ecstatic."

"... Hey, by the way, I heard that the second female Jin Yujia, has postponed her arrival on set. Do you guys know why?" Everyone started talking about other things. "The crew has been filming for over a month, and she still wants to delay her arrival. Isn't she afraid the director will be angry?"

Someone said, "There's nothing we can do about it. I heard she's sick..."

"Tsk tsk tsk, what do you mean by sick!" Someone immediately spoke with an air of knowing something, their tone mysterious, lowering their voice. "I heard she has one of those unspeakable, dirty diseases..."

Everyone exclaimed in surprise, "Huh? No way!"

The insider scoffed, "How could it not be? My second uncle's sister's husband's niece works at the hospital. This news is definitely true! I heard that Jin Yujia has been having a very messy affair with her sugar daddy, and I even heard they had group sex. It wouldn't be surprising if she got a sexually transmitted disease!"

"Hiss..."

Ye Mo listened to everyone's discussion with great interest, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart, "There are no secrets that stay hidden forever." She only found out about Jin Yujia's matter from 888, but some people in the crew already knew the truth.

Moreover, if one person knows a secret in this world, it means that a thousand or ten thousand people already know it; they just haven't said it openly.

However, Ye Mo knew more details about Jin Yujia's situation. This time, she didn't go to the hospital because she had a shameful disease, but because she was having too much fun with her sugar daddy and the "unlocking" position was too difficult, so she accidentally did the splits.

Nowadays, people come out with bowlegs, and they can't go out without asking for leave.

Ye Mo huddled among the crew members and overheard a lot of gossip, thoroughly enjoying himself.

Of course, with 888 as a cheat code, many Ye Mo already know this. But as the saying goes, it's better to share gossip than to enjoy it alone. Eating gossip alone is nowhere near as fun as eating it with others.

The latter has a much better atmosphere, right?

--That's right, Ye Mo has gone from being forced to watch the drama unfold to now actively participating in it, and she has come to enjoy this traditional activity.

She blended into the crowd of onlookers on set, completely blending in with everyone else. Her demeanor was exactly the same as everyone else's, making her easily overlooked.

After everyone finished chatting, they suddenly realized that she was still there!

Everyone:... We thought you had already left.

You're a big star, why are you hanging out with us ordinary staff members, gossiping? That's so down-to-earth!

Ye Mo finished her sunflower seeds, put the trash into the garbage bag she had brought with her, clapped her hands, and said casually to everyone, "I'll head back now. Let's chat again next time!"

The crew:... We think it's still not a good idea.

Ye Mo happily took her little stool and went back. Shen Yan glanced at the group of staff members and asked her suspiciously, "What did you talk about with the crew?"

Ye Mo: "Nothing much, just going to catch up with everyone (actually, to watch the drama unfold)."

Some things you won't know until you try them. Many things you think are secrets are actually known to most people on the set; they just don't say them out loud.

"... You'll be suspended by wires for that scene later, so be careful," Shen Yan cautioned her. "I've already checked the props carefully, and there's nothing wrong with them."

Since the accident during the filming of "The Tale of Intrigue," Shen Yan has become quite wary, like someone who has been bitten by a snake once and is now afraid of ropes for ten years. He carefully inspects any project that is even slightly dangerous before filming to avoid a repeat of the accident that happened during "The Tale of Intrigue."

Shen Yan is now very attentive to Ye Mo, since Ye Mo is the only artist he is currently responsible for.

Previously, "Brilliant Star" was a small workshop company with only a few agents. So, in addition to managing Ye Mo, Shen Yan was also responsible for managing several other artists. Sometimes, he was too busy to take care of Ye Mo.

However, now that "Brilliant Star" has a new owner, the situation is different. His various artists have been sent to other companies to manage, and he only needs to be responsible for Ye Mo, giving him plenty of time to focus on Ye Mo's work.

"... Tell her, if she doesn't come, I'm replacing her!" Director Zheng's stern voice suddenly came from not far away. "Whose second female lead hasn't been to the set for over half a month, making the whole crew wait for her? Is this filming even going to continue? And they're using a stunt double again? Shouldn't the stunt double's pay be paid too?"

Ye Mo glanced over there, and Shen Yan said, "It seems that the second female Jin Yujia, keeps postponing her start date. She was originally supposed to start today, but it's been postponed again... Even if Director Zheng has a good temper, he'll get angry when something like this happens."

During this period, the scenes featuring the second female lead were basically all done by a body double, with her frontal shots only to be added later. If it were any other director, they would probably have replaced her long ago. Only Director Zheng has tolerated it for so long.