Having caught the culprit, Lu Xiaomi grabbed the fox by its hind legs and swung it around forcefully in mid-air a few times.
"Wake up! What time is it? Get up and go downstairs to throw out the trash."
Upon hearing this, 0413 tightly closed his eyes, which he had just opened.
"No, host, I was suspected when I went downstairs to throw out the trash before. The old lady on the twelfth floor asked me which family's stray dog I was and said that if she saw me again, she would ask the property management to catch me."
fart.
Lu Xiaomi cursed under her breath.
At your speed, even ten middle-aged women couldn't catch you.
After saying this, 0413 rolled over and fell asleep again. Lu Xiaomi couldn't force the child laborer to work, so she could only reluctantly get up and wash up.
The images in her dream didn't disappear with her waking up; on the contrary, she remembered even the style of her dress perfectly. She remembered standing beneath layers of flower trellises, waiting for Chen Fu to walk towards her step by step from the distant horizon. Unfortunately, the hoped-for scene did not appear, and upon waking, only a faint sense of loneliness remained.
Sad as I am, I still have to take out the trash. Lu Xiaomi is too lazy to make breakfast, so I'll just go downstairs and buy some while I'm at it.
She was wearing her pajamas, her hair was haphazardly piled up like a bird's nest, she was wearing slippers, and she was carrying a bag of trash in her left hand when she kicked open her front door.
The sunlight hit her face, and Lu Xiaomi squinted uncomfortably.
In the blinding golden light, she could vaguely see a blurry shadow in the stairwell.
A hoodie and her long, flaxen curls obscured most of her face. Chen Fu sat on a pale blue suitcase, sleeping uncomfortably. Her originally fair face was flushed an unnatural red from the cold, making her look even more fragile. Jin Hui's light shone through the half-open window onto her shoulder, and the other half of her face was dazzlingly beautiful in the light and shadow.
She looked unusually soft at that moment, leaning against the corner of the wall and fast asleep. Her icy, hard outer shell shattered, and her soft inner self instantly spilled out onto the floor, turning into a soft, pliable puddle in the palm of my hand.
Contrast is the most irresistible drug in the world; the plunderer is gentle, the loyal possessive, the strong fall into misfortune, and the ascetic indulge in debauchery. The eternally hard and cold Chen Fu now reveals her most vulnerable side, wanting only for someone to open their arms and offer her a warm refuge.
The sound of the door opening startled Chen Fu awake. She opened her eyes, and for the first time, her usual cold expression softened, carrying an implication that she could be taken at will. She gave Lu Xiaomi a gentle smile.
Good morning, Mr. Lu.
...
Lost in her infatuation, Lu Xiaomi suddenly realized what was happening. She looked down at the two bags of trash she was carrying, hastily suppressed her infatuated smile, took a step back, and, under Chen Fu's watchful gaze, dashed through the door.
"How much does Chen Fu like me now?"
She grabbed the sleeping fox cub and shook it violently.
This is indeed a scene straight out of a fantasy idol drama.
But shouldn't a TV series have two main characters who are both beautiful idols to be considered an idol drama?
Chen Fu's beauty became even more sharp and vibrant under the sunlight, while Lu Xiaomi's toothpaste stains at the corners of her mouth became more obvious under the sunlight.
Beating up Sun Hao in front of Chen Fu was already bad enough, but considering how little affection Chen Fu had for her, Lu Xiaomi couldn't allow her image to collapse again in front of Chen Fu.
Lu Xiaomi burst through the door and quickly tidied herself up, transforming her casually thrown-on pajamas into carefully chosen loungewear. Before opening the door, she even flashed perfume, which made 0413 cough incessantly.
Since helping Chen Fu resolve Wei Xi's provocation, Lu Xiaomi's relationship with her has improved further. 0413, who was woken up from her sleep to do chores, excitedly told her that Chen Fu's favorability towards her has now reached an unbelievable five points!
...
Is five o'clock a lot?
"Your system has a problem; it's consuming favorability points."
"How could that be? The system has absolute accuracy."
Sitting on the sofa, yawning, 0413 said sleepily,
"The fact that you, host, would ask such a question only shows that you don't know Chen Fu well enough."
This fox's voice sounds so manipulative...
!
So engrossed in arguing with 0413, she forgot Chen Fu was still outside. Lu Xiaomi struck a pose, opened the door, leaned against the doorframe, and adopted a domineering CEO look, practically dangling a rose from her lips.
When did you arrive?
Lu Xiaomi asked while helping people carry their suitcases.
"I came early this morning. Sister Sun asked me to come find you."
Upon hearing this, Lu Xiaomi's expression darkened.
"Cultivation" officially starts filming tomorrow. At this crucial juncture, Chen Fu should be accompanied by her assistant to handle everything. Her presence here clearly indicates that Ms. Sun doesn't care about her enough. Ms. Sun has always had a bad reputation among fans; she's notorious for being all talk and no action. Lu Xiaomi hates her to the core. She thought that giving Wei Xi a warning last time would make Ms. Sun restrain herself, but she didn't expect her to still do things her own way.
Lu Xiaomi was young and inexperienced, and her emotions couldn't be hidden on her face, so she immediately became serious.
She's angry.
Chen Fu thought.
She was genuinely angry.
Long-term sleep deprivation had become a habit, so the wait from midnight until now seemed insignificant. After that failed attempt to test her, Chen Fu originally thought Lu Yu simply wanted to make money off her. Lu Yu had just been parachuted into Xihe and urgently needed to establish her authority. She needed others to create value for her, and then she would use that value as leverage to undermine Sun Hao. Therefore, this person couldn't have too much of a relationship with Sun Hao, and Chen Fu, who had always been neglected, seemed to be the best choice.
But about the audition last week...
She felt that Lu Yu was a contradictory and complicated person. She wanted others to love her, but she was unwilling to reciprocate with the same love. She wanted others to act intimately close to her, but she also disliked deliberate flattery and flirting.
What should we eat for breakfast?
Lu Yu, wearing an apron, asked her.
Chen Fu slowly stood up. Hours of sitting still had made her legs weak, and the injured leg was especially painful, feeling like it was being pricked by needles and stabbed with knives.
She staggered, offering her entire waist to Lu Yu's embrace, then pulling away after a brief moment.
"Anything you make is acceptable."
Chapter 11 CP11
The filming location for "Cultivation" was a film and television base in Liaocheng. The area is bustling and close to the river, making it a popular filming location for many urban dramas.
In order not to delay the filming schedule, the crew specially booked a nearby high-end hotel. As soon as the opening ceremony ended yesterday, Chen Fu checked in with two assistants.
The advantage of transmigrating into a book as a rich second-generation heir is that you can own a house anywhere. Lu Xiaomi looked around the room and then took off her sunglasses in a particularly flamboyant manner.
"How are you doing? Are you getting used to it? If not, I'll take you home to stay."
After several encounters, Lu Xiaomi had roughly figured out Chen Fu's personality. Chen Fu was a very slow-to-warm-up person, and it would take a while for her to savor the benefits she received before she could realize whether they were bitter or sweet.
If you want to build rapport, you need to take the initiative to create a story.
Chen Fu, who was squatting on the ground, paused as she gathered the clothes.
"I'm so sorry to bother you, Mr. Lu."
Waaah, what's the point of taking the initiative? I still got rejected by my little one.
However, Chen Fu seemed to have no right to refuse. With a smile on her face, she suppressed her words of refusal, saying in a high-sounding manner that it had already been troublesome enough to stay at President Lu's house for one night last time. Then she changed the subject and said that if President Lu didn't mind, she could come over anytime.
!
Upon hearing this, Lu Xiaomi's mood immediately brightened. She didn't actually have any ulterior motives. Chen Fu had always been a picky eater and often didn't eat properly when she was busy with work, making her very thin. She was worried that the crew's boxed meals wouldn't suit Chen Fu's taste, and since she couldn't rely on Ms. Sun, she wanted to take her to her home and cook for her herself.
Chen Fu's smile was so gentle that it melted Lu Xiaomi's heart. She remembered the only offline fan meeting she had ever attended, when Chen Fu was surrounded by female fans who loudly called her "wife." At that time, Chen Fu had the same expression on her face, her beautiful appearance overshadowed by shyness, and her white knee-high socks made her look like a high school student.
Lost in thought, Lu Xiaomi swallowed hard.
When can we let Chen Fu wear it again...?
However, this idea seemed too outrageous and was immediately rejected by Lu Xiaomi, the "Internet Mother".
"You go ahead and film your scene. I'll pick you up tonight."
Chen Fu simply said "okay".
*
Lu Xiaomi didn't rush to leave after leaving the hotel. Xihe Film and Television had been established for a long time, and its personnel relationships were intricate and complex. Chen Fu, an ostracized contract idol, suddenly getting the lead role in an SSS+ project made many people envious. No matter how clueless Lu Xiaomi was, she knew that at this moment she had to make her stance clear and stand behind Chen Fu.
This reminded her of the last casting call. Even though she and Yanshan had made their stance very clear, things still went wrong in the selection of the female lead, causing Chen Fu to almost miss the deadline.
"When will we shoot the first scene?"
In the large director's room, there were only Lu Xiaomi and Yanshan. Lu Xiaomi was holding a glass of iced drink and smiling with great concern.
"We'll shoot the first scene tonight, first capturing a few night shots so the actors can get into character."
When filming just started, the director was always the busiest. Yanshan had stayed up very late last night, and his dark circles were very obvious. He was gulping down the coffee on the table.
"The production crew needs to be replaced."
"Smack—"
Lu Xiaomi changed the subject too quickly, and Yan Shan didn't react in time. He squeezed too hard and broke the coffee cup, spraying it all over Little White Fox 0413.
0413: LOL.
Yan Shan knew exactly what was going on, but he clearly hadn't expected Lu Xiaomi to be so direct. The roles in the production crew had already been decided. Although he admired Chen Fu, it wasn't enough for Yan Shan to step in and do her a favor. For now, he simply grabbed two tissues, haphazardly wiping the seemingly dead 0413 while pretending to be confused and playing cryptic with Lu Xiaomi.
"I don't know who in the crew upset Mr. Lu. Let's have an open and honest talk. You can say whatever you want."
0413 was being whimpered in pain by Yanshan, and Lu Xiaomi, feeling annoyed, pulled the little white fox over.
"There's nothing I'm dissatisfied with..."
She thought to herself, "Don't you know what I'm not satisfied with? The last time Chen Fu's audition caused such a big fuss, wasn't it because your people weren't doing their best?"
Lu Xiaomi wanted to say that she didn't come here today to discuss anything with him, but just to let him know.
Unfortunately, before he could finish speaking, there was a knock on the door. Yanshan cleaned up the coffee stains on the table and answered, "Come in."
Jiang Qing, who plays the male lead in "Cultivation", stands outside the door.
Lu Xiaomi looked at the production crew's call sheet. "Cultivation" is an atypical female-centric drama. The male lead's screen time is almost a third less than the female lead's. In addition, Jiang Qing has other commitments. He joined the crew two weeks earlier than Chen Fu.
Logically speaking, he shouldn't be here right now.
"Hello, Mr. Lu."
Lu Xiaomi nodded.
Jiang Qing debuted early and gained a lot of fame. In the common fan circle terminology, he is called a young genius. Eight years after his debut, he is still under twenty-one.
At such a young age, Jiang Qing has already secured a leading role as a second-tier actor. As a key artist promoted by Xihe Film and Television, he not only possesses excellent acting skills and high emotional intelligence, but also boasts a stunningly beautiful appearance. This reminded her of the opening ceremony, when Jiang Qing wore a black suit, his tall and perfect figure standing out among the cast, and he and Chen Fu, standing next to him, looked very well-matched.