Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, starting with the strategy of 95 flowers to counterattack

Chapter 148 The Flowers Before the Premiere

The artist dormitories at Xinghe Media are much more spacious than ordinary apartments, with soft fabric sofas in the living room and floor-to-ceiling windows offering a dazzling night view of Beijing.

Zhou Ye sat cross-legged on the carpet, holding a cup of hot cocoa in her hands. Her fluffy wig was casually tied into a bun, with a few strands of hair falling down beside her ears.

Beside her were Zhang Jingyi and Zhang Yifan, the three of them wearing the same style of pajamas in different colors.

This is the "Star River Girl Series" specially designed for them by Zhou Ye's older sister, Zhou Qisi.

The soft, supple fabric is sprinkled with shimmering starlight prints, making it look like you're wearing the Milky Way under the warm light.

Zhang Jingyi's cherry pink outfit made her cheeks look even softer, Zhang Yifan's mint green pajamas gathered cute wrinkles as she sat cross-legged, and Zhou Ye's taro purple belt was tied into a crooked bow.

When the three of them leaned together, six fluffy zodiac-patterned slippers peeked out from under their clothes, and even the rabbit ears hanging down from their pajamas hoods trembled with their laughter.

"Are you nervous about tomorrow's premiere?" Zhang Yifan asked, biting his straw, his eyes sparkling.

Zhang Jingyi leaned back on the sofa, lazily scrolling through her phone: "I'm not the lead actress, what's there to be nervous about? But Xiao Ye, you're going to walk the red carpet with President Gu."

Zhou Ye's fingers unconsciously traced the rim of the glass as he smiled and said, "It's just a stage performance, it's not like it's the first time."

“Speaking of President Gu…” Zhang Yifan suddenly lowered his voice, “Did you guys see today’s trending topics? It seems that Tian Xiwei will also be attending tomorrow’s premiere.”

The air fell into a subtle silence for a moment.

Zhang Jingyi glanced at Zhou Ye and asked cautiously, "You...aren't you jealous?"

Zhang Yifan secretly glanced at Zhang Jingyi, inwardly complaining.

Please, if you're going to be jealous, be jealous of yours first!

Zhou Ye lowered his eyes, his thick eyelashes casting a small shadow beneath them.

She recalled that some time ago, she and Tian Xiwei had a fight on set, which resulted in him falling from the second floor.

If she hadn't met the miracle doctor, she might already be a widow!
"Hey!"

She sighed deeply in her heart.

"What's there to be jealous of?" She raised her head, a faint smile on her lips. "President Gu is good to everyone, whether it's Tian Xiwei or us. He genuinely protects them all."

She spoke calmly, but her fingertips unconsciously tightened.

The doorbell rang suddenly, and Zhou Qisi walked in carrying several bags.

She was only a few years older than Zhou Ye, with gentle yet capable features. She wore a black suit dress of her own design, looking both neat and elegant.

"The clothes are altered, try them on." She placed the bag on the sofa, smiled at the three girls, and said, "Tomorrow is a big day, we can't afford to make any mistakes."

Zhang Jingyi cheered and eagerly tore open the packaging: "Sister Qisi, what style is it this time?"

“Black and white, simple and sophisticated.” Zhou Qisi unfolded a black halter dress, the hem of which was adorned with tiny silver sequins that shimmered like stars. “Zhou Ye is wearing this, the same style as Jingyi, but a different color.”

Zhang Yifan leaned closer and exclaimed, "Wow! So beautiful! What about me?"

“You’re wearing a white short skirt.” Zhou Qisi casually handed her a piece of clothing.

? ? ? ? ?

Zhang Yifan looked at his clothes with a sense of wanting to cry but having no tears. He felt like a lackey when he put them on.

“The three of you standing together are the most eye-catching ‘black and white combination’ in the Milky Way.”

Zhou Ye took the dress, her fingertips tracing the delicate fabric.

She knew that this was the latest collection from "Qiyang Design," a brand co-founded by her sister and Gu Yang, and that each piece was quite valuable.

"President Gu said..." Zhou Qisi suddenly spoke up, "Xiao Ye and Jing Yi will go to the premiere together tomorrow!"

The two were taken aback and exchanged a glance.

"What about me? What about me?" Zhang Yifan asked anxiously.

"Huh?..." Zhou Qi thought for a moment before clarifying, "President Gu didn't say anything..."

"You can go wherever you want..."

……

After trying on the clothes, Zhou Qisi went to the kitchen to make coffee, while the three girls snuggled on the sofa and chatted.

“Honestly,” Zhang Jingyi said, hugging a cushion with bright eyes, “the way President Gu stood up to the entire internet for Tian Xiwei was so cool.”

Zhang Yifan nodded vigorously: "Yeah, yeah! If someone protected me like that, I would definitely..."

"What are you sure about?" Zhou Ye suddenly interrupted her, his tone somewhat stiff.

Zhang Yifan shrank back and muttered under his breath, "I was just saying..."

Zhou Ye realized he had lost his composure and took a deep breath: "Sorry, I'm a little tired."

She got up and walked to the balcony. The night breeze brushed against her cheeks, carrying a deep chill.

Of course she was jealous.

She loves this man so much, how could she not be jealous?
But more than possessing his tenderness, she feared losing him.

A tear slid down silently, only to be quickly wiped away.

"What are you thinking about?" Zhou Qisi appeared behind her at some point and handed her a glass of hot milk.

Zhou Ye shook her head and took the cup: "Sister, do you think... Gu Yang is serious about Tian Xiwei?"

Zhou Qisi laughed: "And what about you? Are you serious about him?"

Zhou Ye was stunned.

"Silly girl." Zhou Qisi gently hugged her. "Some people are like stars. You can look up at them, you can chase after them, but don't expect them to only illuminate you." Zhou Ye gripped the milk cup tightly in her hand. The warm touch came through her fingertips, but it couldn't dispel the chill in her heart.

She looked down at the milk foam in her cup, her voice muffled: "Sister, I know I shouldn't be like this... but I just can't control myself."

Zhou Qisi leaned against the balcony railing, the night breeze ruffling her long hair.

She looked at her younger sister, her tone gentle yet direct: "Little Ye, who is Gu Yang? He's already achieved a great deal!"

"Would a man like him lack suitors?"

Zhou Ye bit her lip and remained silent.

"Do you remember when you first debuted?" Zhou Qisi continued, "Your first role was as the female lead in a big-budget production. So many people were envious, but Gu Yang withstood the pressure and was determined to put you on the show!"

"And in this movie, you're the lead actress too!"

"These top-tier resources that others dream of, you can have at your fingertips. Have you ever thought about that carefully?"

Zhou Ye's fingers unconsciously traced the rim of the cup, remaining silent.

"Are you prettier than others? Or are you a better actress?" Zhou Qisi smiled. "His kindness towards you has never been just superficial sweet talk."

"He gave you genuine protection and indulgence!"

"No other female celebrity in the industry receives this kind of indulgence."

Zhou Ye finally spoke, his voice a little hoarse: "But sister, he has feelings for Tian Xiwei..."

"Tian Xiwei?" Zhou Qisi raised an eyebrow. "You think there's only one Tian Xiwei? If you ask me, Dilraba might be one too!"

"Perhaps even the two people inside the house have their own ideas!"

Zhou Ye was stunned.

"Little sister!" Zhou Qisi's tone became serious. "A man like Gu Yang is destined to be admired by many. But you must remember, you have an advantage over everyone else right now!"

"Because you were the first person to be with him, you were with him before he became famous!"

"This is definitely different for him!"

She gently held her sister's hand: "So, don't waste his patience with unreasonable demands. What you need to do is become someone worthy of his favoritism."

"Become his real wife!"

Zhou Ye took a deep breath, and tears finally fell.

The knot and entanglement in my heart that had been there for many days were also untied by my sister's words.

She leaned on her sister's shoulder and whispered, "I understand... Sister!"

Zhou Qisi laughed and ruffled her hair: "That's more like it. Go watch 'Empresses in the Palace' more often, instead of being silly all the time!"

Inside the room, Zhang Jingyi and Zhang Yifan peeked through the glass door. When the two sisters turned around, they immediately pretended to be nonchalant and sat back down on the sofa.

The night breeze was gentle, and starlight spilled onto the three girls' pajamas. The tiny starlight seemed to twinkle softly, just like the light that had rekindled in Zhou Ye's heart at this moment.

……

Terminal 3 of Beijing Yanjing International Airport is bustling with people.

Wearing a baseball cap and a mask, only her bright almond-shaped eyes were visible as Tian Xiwei stood on tiptoe, peering out from the arrival gate.

She was still clutching a bag of freshly bought roasted chestnuts, and every now and then she would sneak a piece into her mouth, burning her tongue from the heat.

"Vivi!"

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Tian Xiwei's eyes lit up, and she immediately waved, "Sister Tongtong! Over here!"

Li Yitong pushed her suitcase and walked quickly over. Her black trench coat accentuated her cool and aloof temperament, but her eyes crinkled the moment she saw Tian Xiwei.

Before I could even speak, a soft, fluffy "little bullet" bumped into my arms.

"I missed you so much!" Tian Xiwei clung to Li Yitong like a koala, rubbing her fluffy head against her neck. "Why did filming take so long this time..."

"Oh dear, our little glutton has gained weight again."

Li Yitong smiled and pinched the soft flesh on her waist, and sure enough, she heard a huffy protest.

"No way! It's just that the clothes are thick!" Tian Xiwei's flustered appearance resembled a cat whose tail had been stepped on, prompting Li Yitong to ruffle her hair again.

The two walked out hand in hand affectionately, and Tian Xiwei couldn't wait to pull out a chestnut and present it as a treasure: "I bought this especially for you! It's still warm!"

When I looked down at the paper bag, I was embarrassed to find that there were only three left.

Li Yitong couldn't help but chuckle: "Did some people finish off most of the bag on the way to pick them up from the airport?"

"I...I'm just testing the poison for you!" Tian Xiwei said defiantly, her cheeks still bulging with unswallowed chestnut meat, looking just like a little hamster hoarding food.

Half an hour later, at a hidden private restaurant.

"Eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you." Li Yitong looked helplessly at the girl across from her who was wolfing down her food, and pushed the crystal shrimp dumplings closer to her.

With a crab roe shumai in her left hand and a custard bun between her chopsticks in her right, Tian Xiwei ate until her cheeks were bulging, and mumbled, "The crew's boxed lunches are so awful..."

Under the warm yellow light, Li Yitong suddenly reached out and wiped the custard filling from the corner of her mouth: "Looks like you're in a good mood? Then I'm relieved!"

"After all, some man fought tooth and nail online for you! He practically bleeds his brains out..."

"They even dug up Reba from Jiaxing, causing them heavy losses...!"

"What exactly is your relationship with Gu Yang now?"

(End of this chapter)