What kind of nonsense is this about a college dropout from Beijing Film Academy being reborn as Bian

Chapter 23: Yang Mi's sudden wall slam!

Guan Shengbai has officially wrapped up filming.

Normally, the wrap-up of a minor male character's role on set is like throwing a pebble into a lake—it might create a small, insignificant ripple, but it will eventually sink away without a trace.

But Guan Shengbai's actions caused a much bigger splash than anyone expected.

Even Guan Shengbai himself was somewhat surprised when Xie Yilin was the first to jump out and insist on throwing him a wrap party.

"Of course we should do it!"

Hsieh Yi-lin stood with her hands on her hips, looking quite confident and assertive.

"And it has to be a big event! Otherwise, how can we show off the strong bond between our four mahjong players!"

Guo Biting stood next to Xie Yilin and, unusually, took the initiative to speak.

"I'll treat you."

"Xiaobai saved my life, so it's only right and proper for me to treat her to this meal."

As she spoke, her misty, doe-like eyes inadvertently glanced at Guan Shengbai, a hint of tenderness hidden in them.

Yang Mi, who had been silent, looked up when she heard this.

She glanced at Guo Biting first, then looked at Guan Shengbai, and then spoke slowly and deliberately.

"Bi Ting, you're wrong about that. Xiao Bai is my junior brother, and now he's signed under Sister Jia's name. In terms of sect affiliation and relationship, it should be me, as his senior sister, who invites him. How can we let an outsider spend money?"

She pronounced the word "outsider" so lightly, yet it seemed to carry weight in the air.

Guo Biting's smile faded slightly.

Guo Caijie, who was leaning against the side scrolling through her phone, looked up when she heard this and slowly put her phone into her pocket.

"You two stop arguing."

Her tone carried a touch of Gu Li's aloofness, but her eyes were slightly upturned.

"I've won the most in these mahjong games these past few days, and Xiaobai, that sucker, has contributed quite a bit. It's only fair that I treat him to this meal, as a way of thanking our loyal customer."

After the three women finished speaking, they all fell silent for a moment.

There was a very subtle tension in that silence, almost like a needle pointing at a wheat awn.

Xie Yilin stood to the side, looked around several times, and finally sensed that something was wrong.

She quickly slammed her hand on the table, making several people's coffee cups jump.

"Oh my! What's there to argue about! It's just a meal! The four of us sisters will treat everyone! Nobody can escape!"

After she finished speaking, she added, "Anyway, I've lost the most recently, so one more meal won't make a difference."

These words did lighten the mood.

Yang Mi was the first to look away, and a smile returned to her lips.

Guo Caijie shrugged, indicating that she didn't care.

Guo Biting nodded gently, regaining her serene and peaceful demeanor.

Xie Yilin breathed a sigh of relief and secretly gave herself a thumbs up for her cleverness.

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……

The wrap party was scheduled for that evening after filming wrapped, at a decent Cantonese restaurant near the film set.

Xie Yilin was busy making arrangements, such as booking private rooms, ordering food, and notifying people.

After the news spread, more people came than expected.

Although Guan Shengbai spent a short time on the set, he was surprisingly well-liked.

Almost all the girls in the makeup team were present, and each of them had a hint of reluctance in their eyes.

One of the young makeup artists, who had worked with Guan Shengbai in several scenes, even secretly teared up, and her colleagues next to her jokingly poked her several times.

The lighting crew members were the most present.

The crew members who usually chatted with Guan Shengbai about sports and cars in the corner of the set were all there, and they even brought two bottles of baijiu with them.

Even the director of photography, who rarely participated in private gatherings of the crew, made an unprecedented appearance, raising his teacup towards Guan Shengbai.

Only two people didn't come.

One is Keteng.

Xie Yilin didn't ask at all, and the others tacitly avoided mentioning the name.

It's as if this person never existed in the film crew.

The other one is Guo Xiaosi.

Xie Yilin did go and invite him. She knocked on the door of the director's dressing room, peeked in, and asked him with a grin.

Guo Xiaosi looked up from a pile of storyboards, as if he had just learned that Guan Shengbai had finished filming, and showed a surprised and troubled expression.

"Oh dear... what bad luck, I still need to work out tomorrow's shooting schedule, you guys can go ahead."

Xie Yilin said "Okay" and turned to leave.

Left behind was Guo Xiaosi, whose smile slowly faded...

That evening, the atmosphere in the private room of the Cantonese restaurant was quite lively.

The three round tables were packed with people, and laughter filled the air as glasses clinked and toasts were exchanged.

Guan Shengbai was seated in the main seat, with Yang Mi and Guo Biting on his left and right respectively.

Guo Caijie and Xie Yilin were sitting opposite each other, bickering over who should own a shrimp dumpling.

The food was good, and they drank quite a bit of wine.

After several rounds of toasts, the atmosphere became increasingly lively.

Everyone in the film crew is shrewd and has excellent access to information.

The fact that Guan Shengbai was working under Zeng Jia was no longer a secret within the industry.

Who is Zeng Jia?

That person is about to become the director of the brokerage department at H&R Century Pictures.

She has extensive connections in the industry and is ruthless in her methods; every newcomer she takes a liking to is bound to be successful.

Not to mention, there are rumors that Guan Shengbai has already landed an important role in director Kong Sheng's new film "No War in Beiping".

Who is Kong Sheng?

That's the prestigious name of Shandong Film & Television, the director of "Crossing the Guandong".

The actors he takes a liking to must be exceptional.

The entertainment industry has always been a place where people fawn over the famous and treat others differently based on their status.

For a top-tier celebrity like Yang Mi, who has already achieved fame and recognition, having too many people supporting her makes her seem less approachable.

Guan Shengbai, who is still in his early stages but whose future is clearly promising, is the most worthwhile person to befriend.

As a result, people kept coming to offer toasts.

"Brother Bai, don't forget your brothers in the lighting crew when you become famous!"

"Mr. Guan, I wish you a bright future and that you'll become a movie star soon!"

"Xiao Bai, you have to drink this. If you don't, you're disrespecting me!"

Guan Shengbai welcomed all who came, and drank the wine in one gulp.

He always wore a perfectly measured smile, neither too warm nor too cold.

He accepted every toast offered to him earnestly and responded sincerely to every blessing.

This ability to be so adept at navigating social situations seems to be both an innate talent and a memory honed through countless drinking parties and banquets in a past life.

Amidst the clinking of glasses and the exchange of toasts, the door to the private room was suddenly pushed open.

Everyone looked in that direction and saw a tall, slender figure walk in.

Liu Kaiwei.

Today he wore a dark blue casual suit, carried a beautifully packaged bottle of red wine, and wore a gentle smile.

"Excuse me, I've come uninvited. Hope I haven't disturbed you all?"

Liu Kaiwei's gaze swept around the private room, finally landing on Guan Shengbai, and his smile deepened.

"I heard that Xiao Bai finished filming today, and as his senior, of course I have to come and support him."

When he walked over, he naturally sat down in the empty seat next to Yang Mi, as if that seat was reserved for him.

Yang Mi's eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly, but her expression remained polite and proper.

Guan Shengbai remained calm and smiled, nodding at Liu Kaiwei.

"Brother Kai, you're too kind."

Liu Kaiwei placed the bottle of red wine on the table, his tone carrying just the right amount of friendliness.

"Come to think of it, we really are family now."

Upon hearing this, many people at the table perked up their ears.

Liu Kaiwei looked around, seemingly enjoying the attention he was receiving, and his voice unconsciously rose a fraction.

"My studio will soon be signed with H&R Century Pictures, and then Xiaobai and I will be fellow apprentices."

He turned his head to look at Guan Shengbai, a smile on his face, but a hint of scrutiny in his eyes.

"So I must offer this toast today. In the future, if you have any questions about anything at H&R Century Pictures, feel free to come to me."

Having been in this industry for a few more years, I can at least help the younger generation.

These words were perfectly worded, showing both the care of a senior and the responsibility of an elder brother.

But Guan Shengbai understood.

When Liu Kaiwei said the word "junior," he pronounced it a little more heavily than the other words.

Guan Shengbai picked up his wine glass, a perfectly appropriate look of confusion on his face.

"Brother Kai, I really don't know much about this."

He paused, his tone carrying a hint of honesty.

"I am signed under Sister Jia's name. As far as I know, Sister Jia is now the director of the brokerage department at Mei Ya."

However, Jia-jie didn't tell me the details of the decisions made at the higher levels, and I didn't feel comfortable asking about it casually.

He smiled sheepishly.

"After all, this kind of thing shouldn't be publicized so easily, right?"

Liu Kaiwei's smile froze for a moment.

What does it mean to be signed under Zeng Jia's name?

What does it mean that it cannot be publicized casually?

His words just now clearly indicated that he was trying to get close to Yang Mi by adopting the attitude of "Huanrui family" and also to put this kid's arrogance in front of her.

But this kid just pretended to be confused.

They even subtly pointed fingers at him...

You've been making a fuss about it everywhere before you've even officially signed the contract, and you've even revealed Zeng Jia's and Yang Mi's next moves...

While this isn't exactly a secret within the industry, isn't this a bit rude of you?

Liu Kaiwei's fingers tightened slightly around the wine glass, but the smile on his face didn't falter.

He's a seasoned veteran who's been around for over a decade; this kind of situation is no challenge for him.

"Xiaobai is right, I was a bit too hasty."

He chuckled, finding a way to save face for himself, and raised his glass to clink with Guan Shengbai's.

After Guan Shengbai finished his drink, he suddenly changed the subject.

"But I'm really glad that Brother Kai could come today. Speaking of which, I've practically grown up watching Brother Kai's movies, so I'd say I'm a bit of a fan of yours."

I watched them grow up from childhood.

A bit of a movie buff.

There was a moment of silence in the private room.

Several young women from the makeup team lowered their heads, their shoulders trembling suspiciously.

The head of the lighting crew coughed, picked up his teacup, and took a big gulp.

Yang Mi picked up her wine glass and took a sip, concealing the barely suppressed smile on her lips.

Liu Kaiwei's smile finally began to fade.

He was a well-maintained man; at thirty-seven years old, he looked no more than thirty.

But the phrase "watched him grow up from childhood" was like a soft knife, silently stabbing into his heart.

But when Guan Shengbai said this, his expression was extremely sincere, and his eyes were as open and honest as those of an innocent young man.

Liu Kaiwei chuckled twice, then lowered his head and began to drink in silence without saying anything more.

Fortunately, he has no shortage of admirers.

Several staff members, unaware of the undercurrent that had just occurred, eagerly approached him to offer him a toast, calling him "Viagra" repeatedly, which gradually eased Liu Kaiwei's expression.

However, when he occasionally glanced at Yang Mi, he noticed that Yang Mi's gaze never fell on him.

Guan Shengbai ignored him.

He was the star of the wrap party tonight, and people kept coming to toast him, quickly drawing his attention back to the main event.

Beer may not get you drunk, but it really puts your bladder to the test.

After a few more rounds, Guan Shengbai finally couldn't help but apologize and got up to walk towards the restroom.

The lively atmosphere in the private room continued.

Liu Kaiwei was surrounded by several staff members who offered him drinks, and a smile returned to his face.

When talking about his experiences developing his career in mainland China over the years, his voice was neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for half the people in the private room to hear.

When he got excited, he habitually turned his head to look to the side.

Yang Mi's seat is empty.

He paused for a moment, his gaze sweeping around the private room.

Xie Yilin was playing rock-paper-scissors with Guo Caijie, while Guo Biting was chatting with the girls from the makeup team in a corner.

Yang Mi was the only one missing.

He paused for a moment, holding his wine glass, then casually looked away and continued chatting and laughing with the people next to him.

But there was a hint of gloom in those eyes that was hard to describe.

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The restroom was at the end of the corridor; it took two turns to get there.

Guan Shengbai turned on the tap, and the sound of rushing water echoed in the narrow space.

He lowered his head to wash his hands, his mind racing with plans for the next move.

Just then, the bathroom door was pushed open from the outside.

He looked up and saw Yang Mi in the mirror.

Before she could even turn around, Yang Mi had already locked the door behind her.

A "click" sound.

It wasn't big, but it was exceptionally clear in the confined space.

Guan Shengbai looked at Yang Mi's rosy face in the mirror and couldn't help but chuckle. He then turned around and leaned against the sink.

"Senior sister, what kind of thing are you doing?"

Yang Mi did drink quite a bit tonight.

Her alcohol tolerance was only average to begin with, and after Xie Yilin, that crazy girl, made her drink a few glasses, her face remained flushed.

"I'm asking you."

She took a step forward, and the distance between them instantly shrank to only half a step.

Guan Shengbai could even smell the faint scent of perfume mixed with alcohol on her.

Why were you so sarcastic and mocking towards Liu Kaiwei just now?

Guan Shengbai raised an eyebrow but did not reply.

Yang Mi took another half step forward, tilted her head back, and stared into his eyes.

Those big eyes held a hint of alcohol, a touch of stubbornness, and a trace of grievance she herself was unaware of.

Are you jealous?

As soon as she said those words, Yang Mi regretted it.

Jealous?

What's the difference between this and flirting?

Why am I so useless again?

It was the same last time I was in front of him.

Even though I meant to make things clear, all I could say was a jumble of nonsense.

Guan Shengbai looked at the woman in front of him, whose ears were already bright red, but who was still trying to glare at him, and did not answer directly.

Instead, he calmly asked a question in return.

"Senior sister, what kind of answer do you want to hear?"

Yang Mi was so angry that she gritted her teeth.

A woman's intuition can be frighteningly sharp at times.

Especially when you're caught up in a certain emotion without realizing it.

In the few days since she returned from her leave, she has clearly felt that the atmosphere on set has changed.

The way Guo Biting looked at Guan Shengbai, the tone of Guo Caijie's voice when she spoke to him, and Xie Yilin's hesitant expression at the mahjong table.

These subtle changes were like tiny needles, densely piercing her heart.

That feeling of being neither close nor distant, of being able to lose her at any moment, made an alarm bell ring relentlessly in her heart.

That's why she inexplicably followed me in tonight.

That's why she blurted out all those things she originally intended to keep to herself.

But this dead man in front of her, who clearly understands everything, always just looks at her with a half-smile, waiting for her to lose her temper first.

"Do you have many more answers? You scumbag!"

Yang Mi's voice carried a hint of grievance that she herself was unaware of.

Then she did something she never expected.

She grabbed Guan Shengbai by the collar, stood on tiptoe, and kissed his lips fiercely.

The kiss came suddenly and fiercely, with a hint of defiance and a resolute determination to do whatever it took.

Lips and tongues intertwined.

Guan Shengbai felt a slight stinging sensation on his lips.

The woman even bit him.

Just then, a shout came from outside the corridor, growing louder as it approached.

"Mimi?"

That was Liu Kaiwei's voice, tinged with a hint of cautious probing.

"Mimi? Where are you?"

The footsteps grew closer and stopped at the bathroom door.

Yang Mi froze.

Her lips were still pressed against Guan Shengbai's mouth, her hand was still clutching his collar, and her whole face was red from her forehead to the roots of her neck.

Guan Shengbai leaned against the sink, a rare hint of surprise flashing in his phoenix eyes.

He looked at the woman in front of him, who had just been so fearless, but was now so nervous that even her eyelashes were trembling slightly.

Liu Kaiwei's footsteps stopped outside the door.

Then came the knocking on the door.

"Mimi? Are you in there?"

Yang Mi almost stopped breathing.

She remained frozen in place, still clutching Guan Shengbai's collar, like a rabbit caught in a car headlight.