A top star in the Chinese entertainment industry, but also a Taoist priest.

Chen Shouyi looked down at her, his eyebrows twitching slightly.

Chen Yao did not look away.

She was really looking forward to working with the Taoist priest later on.

So when she spoke up just now, she simply felt that if he were the one standing opposite her in the next moment, it would be a pretty good thing.

Chen Shouyi saw through the little scheme in her eyes and smiled.

"What good is it if I just agree? It still depends on what President Cai and Director Lin think."

Zhang Ruoyun was clearly more anxious than Chen Yao; he complained with a pained expression:

"Master, please stop worrying about this and that. If they find actors later, it will definitely cause delays. If there's a scheduling conflict, the agents will go crazy."

"It's a good thing that Benefactor Zhang is getting one acting offer after another," Chen Shouyi said gently.

Zhang Ruoyun shook her head helplessly: "It's a good thing, but the schedule is too tight, there's not even time to catch my breath. If this drags on for ten days or half a month, I'll have to film another project, and running around to both ends won't do me any good."

Chen Yao listened to his complaints and smiled slightly, adding softly, "Fifteen years ago, Ruoyun was a proper male lead, so he doesn't need to be someone's backup anymore."

Although she said it jokingly, she was genuinely happy for him.

Zhang Ruoyun laughed upon hearing this and cupped her hands in a respectful gesture to Chen Yao, saying, "Thank you for your kind words, Teacher Chen."

Seeing them helping each other with these calculations, Chen Shouyi gained a better understanding of Zhang Ruoyun's character. She was responsible, punctual, and trustworthy, not the type to act like a diva, which was rare in the industry.

"In that case, you two are even more anxious than I am," Chen Shouyi said, reassuringly. "I am also quite interested in filmmaking. If Director Lin is willing to use me, I will naturally not refuse."

He spoke with a reserved tone, but to those who knew him well, it was clear that he was willing.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ruoyun laughed, her expression visibly relaxing. Chen Yao didn't speak, but the corners of her mouth curved up even more.

She lowered her eyes, and the image she had previously contemplated resurfaced in her mind.

Once his official photos are released, I wonder how much Jin Chen will complain; the whole crew will probably hear them.

Naza will definitely come over under the guise of watching the excitement, saying she's just passing by, but her eyes will be fixed on her so much she'll want to hide.

But it doesn't matter, she's the only one I'm acting opposite in these scenes.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but turn her gaze to Chen Shouyi.

Zhang Ruoyun didn't notice Chen Yao's distraction. He seemed to suddenly remember something, raised an eyebrow, and looked at Chen Shouyi:

"By the way, does the Taoist priest also know Sun Yi?"

Chen Shouyi was taken aback for a moment. Seeing that he didn't speak, Zhang Ruoyun grinned even more broadly:

"I ran into her a few days ago when I was picking up my new script, and we ended up talking about you."

Chen Yao raised her head, looked at Zhang Ruoyun, and blinked.

Zhang Ruoyun didn't keep anyone in suspense, grinning broadly, "It's quite a coincidence. The new drama I'm working on is called 'Fifteen Years to Wait for Migratory Birds,' and she happens to play the female lead in it."

I mentioned you to her, and she said she knew you and that you had read her fortune.

Chen Shouyi nodded slightly and briefly recalled the event in his mind.

Yes, there is such a person. It was probably at the end of last year. He came alone, wanting to see if he was suitable for a career in the entertainment industry.

He's quite good-looking, tall, and speaks confidently and naturally, without any of that awkwardness or shyness.

He remembered that the girl wasn't wearing a mask or a hat. She entered the Taoist temple and looked around freely, even chatting with Shouzhuo for a few minutes.

He was quite surprised by her personality at the time. Most of the artists who came to the Taoist temple to see him were afraid of being recognized, and they were all wrapped up as if they were going to rob a bank. But she was different. She was bare-faced and had a loud laugh.

"It's a lucky face," Chen Shouyi nodded.

Zhang Ruoyun got excited: "Yes, yes, yes, Sun Yi said you were absolutely right! He said that he met a benefactor not long after leaving the Taoist temple."

Then, a few days later, she received an audition notice for "Migratory Birds," passed all the way through, and even got the lead role. She's been thinking about coming to you to fulfill her vow ever since.

When he spoke of the benefactor, he emphasized his words and even glanced at Chen Shouyi.

"She also said she'll come to see you after she's done with this busy period. I guess your temple will be getting an extra sum of money for incense offerings soon," Zhang Ruoyun said half-jokingly.

Chen Shouyi put down his teacup, his expression unchanged: "May the Heavenly Venerable grant you boundless blessings, Benefactor Sun is very kind."

Chen Yao listened quietly until Zhang Ruoyun finished speaking. Then she picked up the lid of the cup on the table next to her, took a sip of water, and looked up at Chen Shouyi.

"You must have read fortunes for many people, right, Taoist priest?"

Zhang Ruoyun immediately sensed something amiss in the conversation. He glanced at Chen Yao, then at Chen Shouyi, and grinned even wider. However, he wisely refrained from replying and instead looked down at the script in his hand.

Chen Shouyi smiled and replied unhurriedly, "I am a Taoist priest, and fortune telling is just a routine business for me."

"Business," Chen Yao repeated softly.