CHAPTER 184: CHAPTER 184: DRAWING HATRED

Chang Wan, this antagonist, is just asking for trouble, isn’t she?

Pang Meiqi is a senior in the industry, capable and well-connected. As long as I clash with her, Chang Wan can enjoy the drama from the sidelines.

Using such petty tricks, does she think I’m a fool?

Of course, this is the first time Tian Xiang knows that Pang Meiqi actually wrote a love letter to Meng Cheng’an.

So, she is not jealous of my beauty, but jealous of my relationship with Meng Cheng’an.

But Meng Cheng’an has already refused, so it’s nothing.

A good-looking husband is bound to attract attention, which just proves my good taste.

Chang Wan tried to "explain" kindly, but who knew Tian Xiang would retort, making her face immediately sour.

She said softly, "You don’t care?"

Tian Xiang: "There’s nothing between them, why should I care?"

Chang Wan: "Maybe she still has feelings, which is why she’s not nice to you. Have you considered these things?"

When your man is ogled by another woman, you can’t tell me you feel nothing.

Tian Xiang adjusted her long braid, "You can’t just look at the surface. Some people seem difficult because they simply don’t like you, but it’s nothing really. While others appear friendly and agreeable, but deep inside may harbor resentment, hoping for your misfortune, or look for ways to stir up trouble and kick you when you’re down.

So, they say: people are hard to read. The good may not be good, and the bad may not be bad, discern carefully."

Tian Xiang’s words made Chang Wan sweat in her palms.

She awkwardly laughed and said, "You make a good point." Then found an excuse and left.

Tian Xiang covered her mouth, chuckling.

At this moment, Xiao Lei approached Tian Xiang and said she bought tickets for tomorrow, and after today’s shoot, she’s heading home.

"Oh, by the way, did you meet the new assistant screenwriter at the production studio?"

Tian Xiang was curious, "A friend of yours?"

Xiao Lei: "Not my friend, but that secret lover of Chang Wan."

Tian Xiang raised her eyebrows, Xiao Lei was talking about Lu Zazha!

Since Chang Wan never publicly acknowledged her relationship with Lu Feng, and Xiao Lei had seen them together once, she started calling him Chang Wan’s secret lover.

Tian Xiang: "I didn’t notice."

Just then, Lu Feng came out of the office over there, holding a notebook, and he glanced this way.

Today’s filming location is a factory that lent its old district for their shooting, allowing free use of the premises. Liu Jun moved the work crew here, beyond filming, work is done here now.

So, before year’s filming, she not only has to beware of Chang Wan but also Lu Feng!

Two antagonists gathered in one place, it doesn’t feel like a good thing.

Wait, didn’t Lu Zazha graduate this year? Why is he not back home, instead working here as an assistant screenwriter?

Tian Xiang was baffled, given Lu Feng’s diploma, he should be able to become a university teacher, a stable and respectable job, better than being a junior screenwriter.

But Tian Xiang didn’t know what he was thinking, maybe he just wanted to stay in Beijing.

Seeing Lu Feng walking this way, Tian Xiang frowned.

The guy wasn’t coming for her but went to talk with the major screenwriter who was discussing work with Liu Jun.

Since arriving in Beijing, Lu Feng became much more reserved, never hovering around her, barely glancing her way, showing no apparent intentions.

Yet as long as the label on his forehead remains, Tian Xiang couldn’t lower her guard, convinced he was just biding his time, ready to make a move.

Soon, the morning shoot began.

Today, Tian Xiang had a scene with Chang Wan.

Maybe she was thrown off by the cryptic comments earlier, her performance wasn’t quite right, they shot several takes without getting it right, even Liu Jun criticized her.

"What’s wrong with you today? This is a role meant for you, just be yourself."

Liu Jun was somewhat frustrated, saying something like "be yourself".

Bear in mind, Chang Wan’s character in the drama is the factory owner’s spoiled and arrogant daughter, a negative character.

Chang Wan again got a veiled jab, her face went red, feeling utterly embarrassed as everyone looked her way.

Liu Jun realized he misspoke, sighed, "Alright, alright, take a break, we’ll reshoot later."

Liu Jun quickly arranged the staff for the next scene.

Chang Wan carried her bag to the washroom in the office area.

She wasn’t there to use the bathroom but vent her bitterness and frustration, hiding in a stall while grinding her teeth and shedding tears.

Liu Jun, that old fellow, was pretty audacious, daring to talk about her like that; later she’ll definitely complain to family, making him pay.

Chang Wan made an internal vow, while momentarily also resenting Tian Xiang.

That self-assured woman, acting all high and mighty, even frowned at her.

That fool, she kindly told her about Pang Meiqi, yet she turned around and subtly mocked her, treating her good intentions like dirt!

Chang Wan sulked for quite a while in the bathroom, only then did she fix her makeup and leave.

She washed her hands, ready to exit, but Lu Feng suddenly slipped in and pulled her to the stall near the door.

Chang Wan glared at him, "This is the women’s restroom."

Though everyone was filming on the other side, inevitably someone could come here.

Lu Feng whispered, "Seeing you upset, I’m distressed."

Lu Feng gazed at Chang Wan affectionately, trying to kiss her.

Chang Wan turned her head, signaling him to back off.

This place wasn’t suitable, she didn’t want anything to happen here.

Lu Feng wrapped his arms around her and crouched down.

Chang Wan: "..."

She yanked his hair to pull him up.

"Alright, I don’t have scenes in the afternoon. I’ll go to your place."

Lu Feng: "Okay."

His supposed assistant role here was more like an internship – unpaid, flexible hours, if there’s work he does it, otherwise, he can leave whenever.

Subsequently, Chang Wan reshot the morning scenes but didn’t have lunch here and left early.

Lu Feng left before her.

They met outside a small restaurant, as planned.

Lu Feng carried the packed food and used a bicycle to take Chang Wan, who was wearing a hat and mask, dressed discreetly, to the small courtyard he rented.

Lu Feng rented this courtyard half a year ago to meet Chang Wan secretly and enjoy their private time.

Chang Wan couldn’t resist Lu Feng’s various tactics and ended up sleeping with him. Afterward, Lu Feng became increasingly considerate, treating her very well.

After dinner, they freshened up and then headed to the bed.

Later, Chang Wan lay comfortably in Lu Feng’s arms and asked him, "When are you going back?"

Lu Feng’s screenwriting work would end in a few days.

Lu Feng: "You’re that eager for me to leave?"

He had graduated, and if he accepted the school’s arrangement, he wouldn’t return in the future.