Huayu Entertainment: Starting with Exorcising Evil from a Film Queen

Stepping out of the private room, the cold wind outside finally relaxed Zhao Liying's tense body.

The aura he had just forced to maintain in front of Cai Yinong vanished without a trace.

She followed behind Zhang Ze, her head down, her steps heavy.

"What's wrong?" Zhang Ze stopped and turned to look at her.

"I...can I really do it?" Zhao Liying raised her head, her eyes full of insecurity. "President Cai, it seems like she doesn't think I have any faith in me at all."

"She doesn't think highly of you because she hasn't seen your potential yet."

Zhang Ze reached out and habitually ruffled her hair. "Have you forgotten how hard you've worked?"

He looked into her eyes and said earnestly.

"You've been running bit parts in Hengdian for so many years, what hardships haven't you endured? For a role with just a few lines, you'd wear out the script from reading it so many times. This time on set, Sister Sun told me you only sleep four or five hours a day, either filming or studying the script. You've put in so much effort, is it just so you can doubt yourself at the last minute?"

Zhao Liying bit her lip and remained silent.

Zhang Ze continued, "I've secured this opportunity for you. Whether you seize it or not is up to you. Don't forget, who was it that patted their chest and told me they'd protect me from now on?"

He mimicked her gesture from back then, raising his chin.

"Where did Zhao Liying, that fearless girl who wanted to become a big star, go?"

These words ignited a fire in Zhao Liying's heart.

Yes, who is she? She is Zhao Liying.

Having come from the countryside, I ventured into Hengdian alone, and I've seen all sorts of cold shoulders and indifference.

She is never one to give up easily.

Her eyes lit up again, and that indomitable spirit returned to her.

"Who says I'm scared!" She straightened her back. "It's just an audition, right? Just wait and see, I'll definitely get this role!"

"That's more like it." Zhang Ze smiled with satisfaction.

The two found a hotel nearby.

Zhang Ze checked in at the front desk and received two room keys.

He handed one of the bills, along with the suitcase, to Zhao Liying.

"Your room is 1208. Get some rest; you'll be busy for the next few days."

He lives in room 1207 next door.

Zhao Liying took the room key, her fingers clenched tightly.

She looked at Zhang Ze; several months had passed since they parted ways in Hengdian.

During this period, he experienced the filming of "The Message" and became a master admired by everyone on the Internet, while she also moved from one film crew to another, playing those insignificant little roles.

During this time, whenever she had free time, Zhao Liying would log onto Weibo and interact with the fans under Zhang Ze's account.

They talk on the phone every day, but greetings over the phone can never compare to seeing each other in person.

"Aze!" she blurted out.

Zhang Ze stopped, turned around, and looked at him with a questioning expression.

Zhao Liying blushed slightly, feeling a little embarrassed by Zhang Ze's gaze.

She reached out, took the room key for room 1207 from his hand, and then put her own room key for room 1208 back into his hand.

After making the exchange, she didn't give him any time to react. She grabbed his wrist and led him towards her room.

Zhao Liying's voice was a little hurried, "I haven't had dinner yet! You'll eat with me."

In the room, after ordering a table full of takeout, Zhao Liying once again reverted to her tough, boss-like self, even opening a bottle of red wine with a flourish.

"Aze, thank you so much for helping me. It's on me!" She held up her wine glass, her cheeks flushed with excitement.

Zhang Ze looked at her with a smile, "I've helped you so much, you can't just treat me to a meal, can you?"

"Then tell me, how should I thank you?"

"In novels, this would be considered a debt of gratitude that would be repaid with one's own body."

After Zhang Ze said that, the atmosphere in the room became subtle.

Zhao Liying looked slightly tipsy; she felt the wine was a bit intoxicating, even though she hadn't drunk a drop yet.

"Is Director Zhang trying to sexually harass young actresses?"

Zhao Liying moved closer to Zhang Ze, her tone slightly dreamy, her eyes wide open, filled with alluring glances.

"Should the young actress give the director this opportunity?" Zhang Ze put his arm around her waist and asked softly.

"No!" Zhao Liying pouted and turned her head away, afraid that if she looked at Zhang Ze any longer, she would not be able to resist his temptation.

"Well, there's nothing I can do then. It seems this role isn't suitable for you." Zhang Ze shook his head with feigned regret, but his hands didn't stop moving.

Zhao Liying felt the mischievous hand, turned her head and hugged Zhang Ze, pouting, "Director, I'll give it to you, okay?"

Then, she whispered in Zhang Ze's ear, "I'm wearing black stockings underneath~"

"Then I'll have to give it a good critique."

Zhang Ze picked Zhao Liying up and carried her towards the bedroom.

"Today I will act on behalf of Heaven and take down you, little Zhang Ze!" Zhao Liying shouted.

The next second, the world spun around.

He threw Zhao Liying onto the soft bed.

Before she could even gasp, she was enveloped in shadow.

Zhao Liying raised her head and looked at Zhang Ze's face.

"I miss you."

She spoke those four words very softly, as if in a murmur.

The longing that had been building up for months was finally released at this moment.

Sofa, kitchen, balcony, bedroom, and then the bathroom.

Their figures were everywhere.

The night outside the window was deep and dark.

Zhao Liying quickly adapted and gradually relaxed.

She began to take the initiative, responding with all her passion.

She called his name intermittently.

"Ah... Aze..."

"Um?"

"You must never leave me behind again."

Zhang Ze paused for a moment. He knew that this girl saw that he was now famous and was afraid that he would distance himself from her.

She couldn't help but comfort him, saying, "I won't abandon you."

However, words can never compare to actions, and Zhang Ze decided to show his sincerity through his actions.

Zhang Ze lowered his head and silenced her with a deeper kiss.

Zhao Liying's initial shouts and provocations had long since turned into intermittent pleas for mercy and sobs.

She finally understood that in the face of absolute power, any tricks are futile.

She overestimated herself and seriously underestimated Zhang Ze.

Last night, Zhang Ze went from calling her "little one" to "darling," and eventually even added a "super" generational title.

When everything calmed down, she was so tired that she didn't want to move a single finger, and her whole body felt sore and weak.

Even the surprise that was originally planned has been reduced to broken wreckage.

She lay face down on the pillow, showing Zhang Ze only the back of her head.

She really didn't want to face Zhang Ze. He had clearly been clamoring to win Zhang Ze over, but in the end, she ended up being his daughter. It was just too embarrassing!

Zhang Ze embraced her from behind, gently stroking her smooth back.

"Do you still want to take me?" he asked, close to her ear.

Zhao Liying buried her head even deeper and ignored him.

After a while, she finally spoke in a muffled voice.

"You're bullying me! I won't stand for it!"

Her voice carried a hint of languid satisfaction and coquettishness.

"Then let's continue!"