After five bigwigs in Beijing's elite circle fell into their trap, I fled.

Chapter 143 A Family with Meager Assets
Jiang Shu covered the microphone and asked the Border Collie beside her, "Do you want to go to the film set tomorrow?"

The Border Collie rubbed against her palm.

"That classmate who took Ali, Yan Yu, and Ning Yunzhan out for a free meal last time. You couldn't go last time, so he's taking you this time?"

The Border Collie nodded.

Jiang Shu then replied to Xu Yan: "Send me the location of the film crew tomorrow, and I'll bring a friend along."

"Bringing friends..." Xu Yan paused for a moment, "...not those three from last time..."

"No."

"That's good, bring whatever you want." Xu Yan's tone was complicated. "I really want to see your three great actors again, but I'm afraid the whole crew will lose control if they come."

"When I celebrate my graduation, I'll invite them again and have you sit at the same table with them."

"Waaaaah! Jiang Shu, you're practically a goddess in my heart!"

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Shu hugged the Border Collie and fell asleep again.

The next morning, Xu Yan's location was sent over.

On a sweltering day, Li Yubai shared a bed with Jiang Shu, who held him down tightly all night, leaving him drenched in sweat. The first thing he did after leaving the room was to take a shower. By the time he finished dressing and came out, Jiang Shu had also changed into a matching tracksuit.

Li Yubai's gaze softened further: "The film crew isn't far from here. Shall I take you there now?"

"Put on your mask and hat properly." Jiang Shu looked at his face. "Don't underestimate the lethality of your face."

ten o'clock.

A filming location in Beijing.

Director Xu Zhao's crew was filming the final scene. Xu Yan sat in the shade of a tree in the distance, wearing a large sun hat, idly playing with her phone.

A discreet luxury car pulled up ahead, and Jiang Shu and Li Yubai got out and walked towards the film crew.

Xu Yan exclaimed in surprise and ran towards Jiang Shu with open arms. Only when she got closer did she subconsciously take a look at the charming man beside her.

"Jiang Shu, is this your friend?" Xu Yan glanced at Li Yubai several times. His mask covered half of his face, but his fair and delicate skin, his bright eyes, and his noble demeanor were enough to make one's heart flutter.

Jiang Shu hummed in agreement: "His surname is Li."

"Hello." Xu Yan greeted Li Yubai without asking too much about his identity, and pulled Jiang Shu towards Xu Zhao.

Xu Zhao was giving instructions, and a group of male and female leads and supporting actors obediently surrounded him, nodding and agreeing no matter what he said, showing 100% cooperation.

Xu Yan gently told Jiang Shu, "I really have to thank you for that stack of universal cards personally signed by the young master! Now, even the most rebellious actors in the industry are treated like grandsons in front of my dad."

Isn't that just like being a grandson?

Jiang Shu saw from afar that a supporting actor, who had just been severely scolded by Director Xu, was now timidly offering Director Xu tea...

The two lead actors, who frequently trend on social media for acting like divas, were incredibly amiable when discussing the script with Director Xu, practically calling him "Dad."

"Dad!" Xu Yan interrupted Director Xu, "Jiang Shu is here!"

Xu Zhao decisively put down the script in his hand!
All his harsh words and expressions vanished in front of the actors, replaced by a smile brighter than blooming flowers. He stood up and moved his director's chair aside.
"Xiao Shu, it's so hot outside. Xiao Yan is so inconsiderate. Why did she drag a delicate young girl like you here to sunbathe?"

Jiang Shu greeted him, "Hello, Uncle Xu. I was just curious about the filming set and happened to have some free time, so I came to take a look. I hope I haven't bothered you?"

"No, no! Come, sit here with your uncle! Props team, hurry up and bring a parasol!" Director Xu warmly arranged for Jiang Shu to sit in his chair, and soon put up a large floor-standing parasol for her.

Jiang Shu was a little embarrassed: "I'm just here to be a spectator, not to act like a diva and take up filming resources..."

"Xiao Shu, what are you saying!" Xu Zhao handed her two more bottles of mineral water. "From now on, treat this film set as your home. You and your friends wait here for a while. After the last scene is filmed, it'll be over. Uncle will then take you to the best restaurant in the capital to try some local specialties!"

"Okay." Jiang Shu handed a bottle of water to Li Yubai and gestured for him to sit down next to her.

Over there, Xu Zhao quickly got back into the rhythm of filming.

Jiang Shu watched with great interest the various unexpected situations that occurred on the scene, as well as Xu Zhao's decisive and efficient methods of handling the situation, marveling at their efficiency...

"So, isn't filming interesting?" Xu Yan chuckled. "Especially when the male and female leads used to be lovers or mortal enemies, the whole set is filled with tension and gossip. It's so much fun!"

Jiang Shu nodded: "It really is fun."

“My dad is decent, but I know a few unreliable directors who, when demonstrating moves to actresses, are even more seductive than the actresses themselves. Their hip and waist movements are so exaggerated they could go viral.”

Jiang Shu lowered her voice: "I know who you're talking about! I saw a video of a director dancing the courtesan dance... It was amazing! I watched it over and over again! Especially the part where he had a rose in his mouth..."

Beside him, Li Yubai coughed softly.

Jiang Shu decisively changed to a righteous tone: "What's so interesting about a grown man dancing the courtesan dance? I have so many beauties in my family, I can't even keep up with them all."

Xu Yanxin said with emotion, "Besides Yan Yu, Ning Yunzhan and the Crown Prince I saw last time... sigh, I never thought in my life that any man could look like that! Xiao Shu, with your good fortune, I would gladly trade ten lifetimes for it..."

"Well, it's alright." Jiang Shu clicked her tongue, very nonchalantly. "After seeing it for a long time, you become immune to it."

"You're in Versailles again..." Xu Yan said, both amused and exasperated.

They chatted while watching the filming. Fortunately, it was the last scene, and everyone was eager to wrap up. The actors all gave their all.

The entire shoot was successfully completed at 11 o'clock.

Xu Zhao invited several lead actors and, along with Jiang Shu and the others, arrived at the renowned Tangji Restaurant in the capital.

The large round table, which could seat ten people, was filled perfectly, and one after another, famous imperial dishes were served.

Xu Yan and Jiang Shu drank juice, and Li Yubai followed suit with a glass of juice. The others had already poured red wine and started toasting.

Seeing that Li Yubai hadn't taken off his mask for a while, Xu Zhao asked with concern, "Young man, is the food here not to your liking? What do you like to eat? I'll ask the chef to make a few dishes right away."

“No need to trouble Director Xu.” Li Yubai paused for a moment. “The food is very good, but I’m used to waiting for my little Shu to finish eating first.”

After saying that, she rolled up her sleeves and gracefully served Jiang Shu food with practiced ease.

Xu Zhao watched with admiration: "Young man, with your demeanor and the way you serve the dishes, I have a script for a master chef..."

“He’s not in the entertainment industry,” Jiang Shu subtly reminded him. “He’s the same as the young Ning you met at your house last time.”

Xu Zhao immediately thought of the embarrassing incident when he tried so hard to invite Ning Yunzhan to join the circle last time.

"Hey, young Li, could you perhaps be... a hidden tycoon who's never short of money?"

"I dare not accept the title of 'big shot'," Li Yubai said politely, yet also distantly. "My family owns only a small amount of property in the capital!"

(End of this chapter)