Chapter 544: Chapter 413: Total Solar Eclipse
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Su Yan sat to the right of Lew Qingqing and Zhou Yun. She leaned over, a curious look on her face, and asked, "Did you know each other before?"
Lew Qingqing immediately answered, "This is the first time we’ve met today. Did you know Xiao Yun earlier?"
"Of course, it’s also my first time meeting her," Su Yan said. "But I was still quite startled when I saw the trending topics this morning."
Zhou Yun said innocently, "Those paparazzi fabricate nonsense."
"Weren’t you filming with Song Chi?" Lew Qingqing countered Su Yan. "You should know best whether Zhou Yun is Song Chi’s girlfriend or not."
At these words, Su Yan’s eyes flickered, and she laughed twice before saying, "Even though I’m filming with him in the same crew, how would I be privy to such matters?"
At first glance, there seemed to be no issues with that statement, but it was actually quite equivocal. Lew Qingqing’s earlier remark was meant to prompt Su Yan into acting as a witness to clear up the gossip. However, Su Yan sidestepped the issue, giving off the impression that even if Song Chi and Zhou Yun were dating, she wouldn’t be in the know.
With no other choice, Zhou Yun emphasized again, "I don’t know Teacher Song Chi at all."
Lew Qingqing patted the back of Zhou Yun’s hand and said, "It’s alright, the fans are smart these days. They won’t be led by the nose by the paparazzi, don’t worry."
Zhou Yun showed a grateful smile to Lew Qingqing.
Meanwhile, Su Yan took out sunglasses from her bag and put them on herself.
Chen Quanying, who was talking to someone else, blurted out, "Su Yan, the sun has set. Why the sunglasses? Trying to look cool?"
With that one sentence, Su Yan nearly lost her composure.
Zhou Yun keenly observed Su Yan’s lips twitching.
Chen Quanying was known for her straightforward personality, and there were plenty of rumors about her blunt confrontations within the circle. Witnessing it for the first time today, Zhou Yun, who had been in the industry for quite a while, realized it was indeed... quite distinct, especially since she had never seen anyone else confront others so directly.
Unless it was the likes of Lew Qingqing and Su Yan, who had their own underlying conflicts.
Su Yan removed her sunglasses with a pout, complaining in a wronged tone, "Aww, Sister Ying, I’m tired. I just wanted to get some sleep in the car."
Even Su Yan didn’t dare to oppose Chen Quanying directly.
Lew Qingqing didn’t miss the opportunity to kick her arch-enemy while she was down, "Then let’s switch seats. I’d like to chat with Sister Ying anyway. Back when I was studying, I really enjoyed your music, Sister Ying, and even went to your concert with my friends."
Su Yan’s glare shot over instantaneously.
Chen Quanying looked at Lew Qingqing with surprise, "You’ve been to my concert?"
"Yes, five years ago, at the Beijing Workers’ Stadium," Lew Qingqing said. "Do you remember?"
"Of course, I remember my own concerts," Chen Quanying said before turning to Su Yan. "Weren’t you going to take a nap? Since Lew Qingqing wants to switch seats with you, go ahead and switch now."
Su Yan’s expression was somewhat awkward, as if she were hung out to dry.
She was being sent away.
Su Yan couldn’t swallow her pride, but she had no choice but to grin and bear it, swapping seats with Lew Qingqing.
With cameras still filming, Zhou Yun smiled and called out, "Sister Yanyan."
Su Yan, with a stern face, nodded, put her sunglasses back on, and it was unclear whether she actually fell asleep.
Only then did Zhou Yun take out her phone, slightly turning her body so Su Yan couldn’t see her phone screen, and messaged Zhou Lan: Did you see what happened this afternoon?
Zhou Lan: What?
Zhou Yun said: Su Yan kicked me.
Zhou Lan: What? During the game? It wasn’t on purpose, right?
Zhou Yun: No, she did it on purpose because I didn’t stand by her to face a common foe. Instead, I got along closely with Lew Qingqing.
Zhou Lan: They really don’t get along?
Zhou Yun: They had an outright fight while changing clothes.
Zhou Lan: Then just keep your cool for now, finish recording the show before addressing it. Don’t forget the image you need to present on camera.
Zhou Yun: I know, but remember to secure a video backup.
Zhou Lan: I’ll take care of this, don’t worry.
After giving clear instructions, Zhou Yun breathed a sigh of relief and then turned to look at Su Yan.
Su Yan suddenly spoke up, her voice cold: "What do you want?"
Sure enough, she wasn’t asleep.
Zhou Yun looked bewildered, "Huh? Sister Yanyan, what’s the matter?"
Su Yan snorted but didn’t say anything, falling silent again.
Zhou Yun helplessly smiled, turned his head to look out the window, and the laughter in his eyes faded.
At the dinner spot, everyone was seated at a large table, the director and cameramen were also ready, with people standing in the empty spaces in front of the table, but only the artists were visible in the camera.
Su Yan had an expression of being tempted by the food, saying, "I’m so hungry, I feel like I could eat a whole cow right now!"
Lew Qingqing immediately said, "Me too, I’m really starving, Director, there are no tasks now, right? Can we just have dinner?"
The two girls gazed at the camera with begging faces.
A beautiful girl making such a face would always soften people’s hearts.
But how could the director be soft-hearted?
"Of course... there’s a task."
Su Yan and Lew Qingqing both let out a sigh at the same time, but did not argue.
The men behind them also started to complain.
"Director, where is your affection? Your love for us?"
"No more filming, no more filming, I declare this episode to be my last recording."
"That’s too much!"
...
It’s all an act, all for show, all for the camera.
Zhou Yun is not the protagonist; she just needs to smile helplessly.
Smile beautifully, be a beautiful vase.
"Xiao Yun, come sit next to me," Lew Qingqing said after seating herself, calling out proactively, "Come on."
Zhou Yun then sat down next to her.
"Lew Qingqing, are you doing this on purpose!" Zhang Haichen suddenly glared, "I already said I wanted to sit with Xiao Yun tonight!"
Zhou Yun was taken aback and looked at Zhang Haichen, not knowing what to do.
Lew Qingqing smiled triumphantly, "Hmph, don’t come and corrupt our innocent Xiao Yun!"
Zhou Yun looked confused.
Zhang Haichen sighed and appeared depressed in front of the camera.
Zhou Yun understood, it was for the variety show effect.
She happily hugged Lew Qingqing’s arm.
Su Yan didn’t look too pleased when she saw this scene, and her look towards Zhou Yun even contained a bit of disgust.
Of course, this bit of disgust was kept from the cameras.
Originally, Zhou Yun did not want to get involved in the rivalry between Su Yan and Lew Qingqing, but Su Yan’s kick in the afternoon had lit a fire in Zhou Yun.
Regardless of how much of Lew Qingqing’s enthusiasm and closeness in front of the camera was an act, at least Lew Qingqing didn’t give her this kind of treatment.
Zhou Yun was happy to have a deep sisterly bond with Lew Qingqing, enough to infuriate Su Yan.
During the following shooting, Zhou Yun and Lew Qingqing got even closer, occasionally holding hands and hugging.
They were affectionate as if they had grown up together as best friends.