Chapter 58 AN Fourth Master
eadache, Lian stepped out of the restroom to find Yan Luoxi standing nervously by the door, looking at him with eyes full of crystalline tears that were rolling around, about to fall. She appeared par...Chapter 58: An Xiao
Ran Xu gave a casual smile to the beautiful Zhu Yan by his side, revealing his neat and white teeth.
Ran Xu was the male lead of this drama series. Having come from a new star in talent shows, after several years of hard work in the entertainment industry, he had evolved into an idol loved by many fans.
Yan Lu Xi had seen plenty of pictures and read numerous reports about Zhu Yan and Ran Xu on TV and computer screens before, so she was familiar with them. Nevertheless, when seeing them in person, her eyes couldn’t help but shine brightly.
Xue Liping led Yan Lu Xi to where Sun Liangliang stood beside the female lead, greeting her warmly: "Liangliang!"
Standing by the side of the main actress, Sun Liangliang was a little neglected but she was delighted when seeing family members arrive. She happily called out: "Auntie!" and also smiled pleasantly at Yan Lu Xi, saying in a gentle voice: "Sis!"
In recent years, Yan Lu Xi had been used to being alone and miserable; thus, she shivered all over when hearing the affectionate "sister" from her.
The arrival of her stepmother and younger sister gave Sun Liangliang an excuse to talk to the director. She pulled Xue Liping’s hand and introduced them to a stern yet slightly haughty director nearby with a charming smile: "Director Liu, do you know My auntie brought my younger sister over to see us today as we start filming!"
Xue Liping, accustomed to such scenes, immediately extended her hand gracefully towards the director Liu, saying, "Director Liu, nice to meet you."
The director Liu was in his fifties with a shaved head. Perhaps due to seeing many beautiful women before, he wasn't particularly impressed by Xue Liping's lingering charm and merely reciprocated her handshake halfheartedly. As for Yan Luoxi, he didn't even spare her a glance.
In a film set, the director is like a king; without his favor, everyone would naturally look down on you. Zhu Yan watched Sun Liangliang's face turn green and then pale, before she smiled smugly to herself. However, being good at socializing, she proactively greeted Xue Liping, "Auntie, you really are beautiful. This must be your daughter; how wonderful she looks!"
Yan Luoxi didn't know what part of her looked so wonderful, but since the other person was complimenting her, all she could do was offer a stiff smile to Zhu Yan. By chance, she raised her head and caught Ran Xu looking at her; she stared at him in an infatuated manner.
Ran Xu, whether intentionally or not, pressed his lips together in a slight smile toward Yan Luoxi, making her blush slightly.
Though Xue Liping received a cold reception from Director Liu, she felt quite gratified by Zhu Yan's compliment. With a reserved smile on her face, she held Yan Luoxi's hand and talked to Sun Liangliang about whether they should go outside to watch the開機儀式 (opening ceremony).
Sun Liangliang glanced at Xue Liping listlessly, her small face pale as she said indifferently, "You two do whatever you like."
Xue Liping sighed silently; even a stepmother was better off than being treated like a grandson now. She held Yan Luoxi's hand and was about to turn around when they heard some commotion at the entrance, causing everyone in the hall to look towards it simultaneously.
Yan Luoxi also looked up curiously at the door. When she saw the person who walked in, her expression could only be described as a kaleidoscope of emotions, alternating between shock and disbelief.
The man who entered through the door couldn’t simply be described as handsome; he was undoubtedly stunningly so. His dark eyebrows and straight nose were striking, but his eyes were especially captivating, shining like dazzling stars that made one feel instantly mesmerized upon catching a glimpse of him.
If a man’s appearance is so powerful that it transcends the description of simply being handsome, then he was born to make others feel inferior, even among a group of self-proclaimed extraordinary celebrities.
This man wasn’t only breathtakingly good-looking but also possessed an aura of nobility and dominance. As he moved through the room, everyone involuntarily made way for him.
Since leaving the capital city after receiving assurances from Li’s couple, Yan Luoxi hadn’t expected to see Li An again. Seeing him unexpectedly now made her feel cold and hot flashes as if she were drunk, dizzy in waves. If not for holding onto a nearby frame, she would have collapsed on the ground.
Seeing Li An unexpectedly here, Yan Luoxi instinctively thought he was there to arrest her. After calming her racing heart and straightening her trembling legs, just as she was about to turn and run, she heard Sun Jingjing beside her excitedly exclaim, "Oh, Young Master An actually came to attend my opening ceremony!"
This flirtatious shout snapped Yan Luoxi back to reality. Looking at Li An’s smug demeanor, she suddenly realized that Sun Jingjing's rich boyfriend was none other than Li An!
There could be such a coincidence in the world—her stepmother's daughter's boyfriend turned out to be Li An!
Yan Luoxi's heart, already strained to the limit, nearly burst from the shock waves it was experiencing; she wanted to grit her teeth and sigh at the same time.
Seeing Li An arrive, Sun Jingjing rushed over with extreme excitement. Many of the senior figures present greeted him in a subservient manner. Even Liu Director, who had just been arrogant earlier, smiled like a blooming peony and bowed to Li An: "Young Master An, you've arrived! Welcome, Young Master An..."
The actresses around Liu Director didn't care if Li An was their co-star's boyfriend; they all gestured with their fingers in the style of the delicate flower fingers, exaggeratedly laughing and calling out to Young Master An, as if afraid that he wouldn’t notice them. They swayed gracefully to highlight their allure.
The boss of Sun Jingjing’s entertainment company, the manager of Jade Orchid Villa, well-known directors, producers… everyone gathered around Li An to greet him.
They all knew that this second son of the Li family was sour-tempered and unpredictable. He was even more difficult to deal with than his solemn eldest brother. Today's personal appearance by Li An made them all proceed cautiously for fear of losing their jobs if they made a mistake.
Yan Luoxi knew that the Li family had been a major player in the film and entertainment industry twenty years ago, with entertainment branches spread throughout Southeast Asia; it wasn't surprising to see such respect and fear from people in this circle towards Li An.
Xue Liping was also excited when she saw her daughter's powerful backing arrive. She moved forward slightly. However, Yan Luoxi had no interest in acknowledging the connection; just as she was about to slip away quietly, Li An raised his head from among the greetings and looked at her.
Li An seemed to see through Yan Luoxi’s thoughts with a single glance. His eyes narrowed slightly when looking at her face, turning into a slender crescent moon shape that exuded an irresistible charm. He then spoke to Xue Liping: "Auntie, you've come too!"zz that would boost the stock prices of the Dynasty Empire.That day, in addition to relatives and friends from the Li family, political figures and financial tycoons also attended the wedding banquet....