Huayu 2007: Starting with fleecing the "Fairy Sisters"

An hour later, the group arrived at the VIP building in the crew's van.

Mr. Cai booked a large private room with a huge round table that could seat twenty people.

After more than a dozen people sat down, there were still two empty seats.

Several plates of cold dishes were already laid out on the table, including braised beef, braised duck, cold jellyfish salad, and lotus root with osmanthus sugar...

There were also several alcohol-fueled dry pots, bubbling away, their aroma filling the entire private room with the rising steam.

On a small table in the corner, several cases of beer were neatly stacked, along with a few bottles of liquor and two large bottles of soft drinks.

Hu Ge's eyes lit up as soon as he saw the beer. He immediately went over, picked up the bottle opener, and prepared to open the beer.

At this moment, Cai Yulong walked to his side and said in a low voice, "Old Hu, when we eat later, make sure Shishi drinks more wine."

Hu Ge turned his head in surprise: "What's wrong?"

Cai Yulong gestured towards Liu Shishi's direction with her lip: "She and Director Wu will be playing the male and female leads in the next film. Director Wu came to our crew this time to get to know her beforehand, but Shishi has been too reserved these days. You should let her show her true colors and break the ice between them, just like you two did before."

Hu Ge followed her gaze and saw Liu Shishi sitting upright next to Wu Wei, her hands neatly placed on her knees, a polite smile on her face. She did look rather reserved, quite unlike how she usually was on set.

"No problem, leave it to me."

Hu Ge turned to look at Cai Yulong, and the two exchanged a knowing smile.

Soon after everyone sat down, most of the dishes were served.

The huge round table was piled high with chicken, duck, fish, meat, seafood, vegetables, stir-fries, and stews...

It looks so delicious it makes your mouth water.

Hu Ge transformed into a bartender, placing a bottle of beer in front of each person's seat and opening a bottle of baijiu (Chinese liquor) and placing it on the turntable before returning to his own position.

"Come on, everyone, let's all give it a toast!"

Cai Yulong raised her glass, stood up, and said, "I wish our filming of 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes' goes smoothly from here on out, and that it's a huge ratings success! I also wish Director Wu's film a box office hit!"

"Cheers!"

Everyone stood up and raised their glasses, creating a clattering sound.

Those with a high alcohol tolerance will down their drinks in one gulp, while those with a low tolerance will only take a small sip as a gesture.

The atmosphere immediately became lively.

Wu Wei also picked up his wine glass and took a sip, downing a third of the glass before putting it down.

Liu Shishi, who was next to her, only took a small sip, and after she finished drinking, the beer in her glass was still almost full.

He doesn't seem to drink much.

After everyone sat down, they began to eat.

Cai Yulong and Li Guoli sat in the main seats, eating and chatting about the filming schedule, occasionally exchanging a few jokes with the actors.

Around the large round table, glasses clinked and toasts were exchanged, the aromas of food and wine mingling together, and the atmosphere in the private room grew increasingly lively.

Halfway through the meal, Cai Yulong subtly gave Hu Ge a wink.

Hu Ge understood immediately, picked up his wine glass, turned to Liu Shishi beside him, and said enthusiastically, "Shishi, come on, let's have a drink! Your action scene today was fantastic, you've improved so much, I'm so happy for you!"

Liu Shishi smiled and raised her glass: "Thank you, you did a great job today too."

Hugo smiled and clinked glasses with her, then tilted his head back and drank the beer in his glass in one gulp.

Liu Shishi only took a small sip before putting down the cup.

Hu Ge's eyes widened immediately: "Shishi, are you raising fish? The cup is still full even after you've taken a sip!"

Liu Shishi smiled somewhat embarrassedly: "Old Hu, I have training tomorrow, so I can't drink too much."

"Don't give me that!"

Hu Ge picked up her glass and held it to her lips: "Do you think I don't know your alcohol tolerance? This glass isn't big, just chugg it!"

When Liu Shishi heard Hu Ge mention her drinking capacity, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she quickly looked to Cai Yulong for help.

However, Cai Yulong, who usually kept an eye on Hu Ge and prevented him from causing trouble, seemed completely oblivious to what was happening here. She was chatting enthusiastically with Li Guoli with her head turned to the side, not even glancing in her direction.

Liu Shishi had no choice but to shout, "President Cai, please control Lao Hu! He's forcing me to drink!"

Cai Yulong then turned her head and looked at the two of them, a meaningful smile appearing on her face: "I'm happy today, so a little drink won't hurt. Besides, Director Wu is here today, so you can have a drink with him later. I'll give you the day off tomorrow morning, and you can train again in the afternoon."

Liu Shishi was completely stunned when she heard this.

Didn't President Cai always forbid her from drinking alcohol?

Especially when eating out, she's always the first one to stop them.

Why is everything so unusual today?

Before she could figure it out, Hu Ge jokingly asked, "Shishi, is it because Director Wu is here today that you're too embarrassed to drink? Are you afraid of ruining your ladylike image in his eyes?"

Liu Shishi seemed to have her thoughts exposed by Hu Ge, and her tender face flushed red instantly.

"No!" she quickly shook her head in denial. "I was just afraid of missing training..."

Upon hearing this, several people who were familiar with Liu Shishi couldn't help but laugh.

Hu Ge waved his hand: "What delay? Didn't President Cai give you the day off tomorrow morning?"

Yuan Hong chimed in wildly, "Shishi, what's there to be embarrassed about? Director Wu isn't an outsider, right?"

Hearing this, Wu Wei asked Yuan Hong in a low voice with some curiosity, "Is Shishi a good drinker?"

Yuan Hong nodded: "Yeah, anyway, he can drink more than me and Lao Hu."

"That amazing?"

Wu Wei was very surprised. He turned his head and looked Liu Shishi up and down as if he were seeing her for the first time.

Liu Shishi was so embarrassed by the teasing that her face turned red all the way to the back of her ears. She bit her lip, seemingly having a fierce internal struggle.

Then, as if she had nothing to lose, she reached out and took the glass, gulping down the entire beer.

"That's more like it!"

Hugo nodded in satisfaction, then picked up the bottle and refilled her glass.

After Liu Shishi finished drinking, she let out a small burp, and her face involuntarily became a little hot.

She stole a glance at Wu Wei and saw his slightly surprised expression, which made her feel embarrassed and annoyed.

Oh no, all the ladylike image I've painstakingly maintained these past few days is now completely ruined.

She lowered her head and ate a few bites of food, trying to pretend nothing had happened.

However, not long after, Yuan Hong stood up again, holding a wine glass, and said to Wu Wei across from her, "Nianci, let's have a drink too! Happy cooperation!"

This time, Liu Shishi did not hesitate.

Since my image is already ruined, there's nothing left to worry about.

So she picked up the glass, and without saying a word, tilted her head back and drank the wine in one gulp...