Kim Lalisa waved her fist at Kim You, who immediately said ingratiatingly, "Of course my favorite brother is still you!"

With words like these, she's acting like some sea monarch!

It takes a real sister to be able to scam like this. If her suitors heard these heartfelt words from a child, they'd be scared away for sure!

But they were sisters tied by heartstrings, and by the time Kim You was leaving, she was already clinging to Lalisa's neck and whimpering, "Brother, I don't want you to go."

Naturally Kim Lalisa was reluctant to part as well, but given her current identity it was improper, so after coaxing her sister a few times with promises to take her to the amusement park next time, she finally returned the teary-eyed little bunny into Jeon Jeongguk's care.

She waved her hand. "Take care of everything."

Jeon Jeongguk hugged Kim You and nodded. "You too."

Their eyes met, two people sharing a secret unique in the whole world smiled knowingly.

The next morning, Ran Ting brought the newly appointed assistant Wu Chengwang to pick up Jeon Jeongguk and go to the airport. Times had changed, and this time Star Ent. had finally deigned to arrange a car for Kim Lalisa, and had generously bought her a business class ticket.

All these years, Kim Lalisa had only taken economy.

Kim Lalisa wasn't well known, and with how low key they were being, no one recognized her at the airport. The occasional glances cast their way were only because of her rare beauty.

Even with a mask on, she couldn't conceal her graceful bearing.

But that cold demeanor was too intimidating, and passersby only dared admire her from afar, not approaching. Around Jeon Jeongguk was a vacuum, with only Ran Ting and Wu Chengwang sticking close.

Wu Chengwang wasn't a newbie. He had been an artist's assistant for many years, much more experienced than the intern agent Ran Ting.

With his seniority, he should have gotten a promotion long ago, yet after so many years he was still just a minor assistant. This was because he had an honest personality, never currying favor or standing out. No matter how good his work, no one promoted him.

Ran Ting noticed his moral character, and Wu Chengwang was tall and muscular, full of muscles, giving a sense of security. Aside from being an assistant he could also act as a bodyguard.

After the three passed security and arrived at the business lounge, hurried footsteps sounded at the door as a large group entered. Song Jinxing was reading over the script, didn't even lift his eyelids, but Ran Ting immediately recognized the woman wearing sunglasses and a mask among them.

She whispered, "Lalisa, that's Kou An'an."

Jeon Jeongguk tilted his head to give her a questioning look.

Ran Ting's voice grew even lower. "The heroine of Spy! Don't you recognize her?"

Of course Jeon Jeongguk, didn't recognize her, he didn't follow the entertainment scene.

Spy was the movie directed by Director Zeng. Kim Lalisa  played the second female lead, while Kou An'an was the first female lead, far surpassing her in popularity and status.

Kou An'an was wildly popular right now, and was also known for her acting skills. If it wasn't for Director Zeng taking a liking to Kim Lalisa, she wouldn't even have the qualifications to play a supporting role to Kou An'an.

Clearly they were taking the same flight today. As Kou An'an's junior in the cast, Kim Lalisa  ought to take the initiative to greet her no matter what. Even a newbie like Ran Ting knew this rule, yet her own artist didn't move, sitting calmly in place and continuing to read the script.

Seeing that her reminder didn't work, Ran Ting hurriedly stood and approached Kou An'an, who had already sat down inside. A popular actress naturally traveled differently, with five or six people surrounding her on all sides, sealing her off from view. It wasn't clear whether she didn't recognize Kim Lalisa, or recognized her but pretended not to see.

Ran Ting grew anxious. She had heard too many stories of leads bullying supporting roles, and naturally didn't want her artist offending the heroine before even starting work. She urged again, "Lalisa, go say hi. We'll be working together for three months. Get to know each other beforehand."

Jeon Jeongguk heard her worry, and though he didn't think greetings were necessary before official work started with a stranger, yesterday Kim Lalisa had told him to listen to his agent's arrangements sometimes.

Did 'sometimes' include now?

Oh well, he would listen to her.

So he put away the script, stood up and walked over to Kou An'an. Ran Ting hurried to follow.

Kou An'an's entourage of assistants and bodyguards watched them approach warily. Jeon Jeongguk stopped three steps away. "Hello."

Ran Ting quickly followed up, "Ms. Kou, this is Kim Lalisa. She'll be playing the second female lead in Spy. It's our honor to act with you."

After speaking, she waited expectantly for a response.

Kou An'an wore sunglasses, so her eyes weren't visible, but she nodded lightly to indicate she heard.

Ran Ting felt a little awkward. Jeon Jeongguk didn't feel it was a problem though. As someone used to high office, he had always been sparing with strangers. Kou An'an's reaction was within his expectations, so he simply nodded back, then turned and walked back to his seat to continue reading the script.

Ran Ting suppressed her embarrassment and bowed deeply to Kou An'an before hurrying after her artist.

Afterwards, until boarding the plane, there was no more interaction between the two groups.

As it was Ran Ting's first time experiencing something like this, it was only natural she would feel bad. But she also understood this was how the entertainment industry worked. A wildly popular celebrity wouldn't spare a glance for a no-name little artist like Lalisa.

As the plane took off, shooting into the blue sky like an arrow leaving the bowstring, she silently made a resolution over the roar of the engines: she would make Lalisa popular! So no one would look down on her again!

Kim Lalisa said that Hangzhou's sun was even more scorching than the capital city's. As soon as they got off the plane, a wave of heat rushed up. Ran Ting had already arranged the pick-up car, and the three of them smoothly made their way out of the airport. Kou An'an was blocked by the fans who came to pick her up and the onlooking passersby. It was so crowded at the exit that it was impassable. Airport security was also dispatched to maintain order.

At this time, Kou An'an was no longer as aloof as she was on the plane. She took off her sunglasses and greeted the fans with a smile.

Ran Ting kept looking back. Seeing such a big scene, she was really envious.

The hotel arranged for them was near the film and television city. The crew arranged a standard suite for Kim Lalisa. It was not luxurious but still quite spacious.

Most of the crew members of the crew stayed here. While Jeon Jeongguk was unpacking, Ran Ting went out and inquired around, then came back and told him, "Kou An'an and Teacher Yu Lin are both staying in the luxury business suites on the top floor. The other main actors in the crew and you are all staying on this floor."

Kou An'an and Yu Lin were the male and female protagonists of "Spy". Yu Lin was in his forties and considered a veteran actor, but after so many years, he was always a little short of luck and just missed the Best Actor award every time, though he had many nominations.

"I heard online that Teacher Yu plans to win an award next year with this movie! Even Teacher Yu looks favorably upon this drama. Lalisa, maybe you can win Best Supporting Actress too!"

Jeon Jeongguk had read the script before and discussed the character Shi Yufeng that he was going to play with Kim Lalisa.

At that time, after Kim Lalisa finished reading, she was excited for a while, "A tragic foil character, this role has great tension and will be outstanding to play. And it's Director Zeng's movie, maybe it can win awards next year!"

Jeon Jeongguk did not have much feeling about winning awards or not. To him, acting was just like managing the company, it was just work he needed to do well for the time being.

All he needed to do was to perfectly complete this job, nothing else mattered.

When the actors arrived one after another, Director Zeng notified everyone to go to the script discussion meeting.

They had met online twice before joining the crew, and of course they had to meet face-to-face again before shooting started. They borrowed the conference room of the hotel. This was the first time the actors of the crew formally met. Kou An'an, who had been very aloof at the airport earlier, was very friendly at this time and greeted everyone.

Kou An'an was the actor with the most fame and status in the entire crew. Her acting skills matched her fame. She was definitely a hot artist at present. But in the face of Yu Lin, who was older than her in seniority, she still kept a very low profile, which made the little actors present like her.

On the contrary, the heroine number two who did not have much fame, sat there coldly without saying anything except greeting them. She looked a little scary.

Although  Jeon Jeongguk didn't speak, he was fully mannered. The temperament nurtured by a noble family made him very courteous despite speaking little. On the contrary, this unique aura made others glance at him frequently.

After all, no one had worked with Kim Lalisa before, and they didn't know her personality. They thought she was just naturally aloof and arrogant.

There were also those who had heard the rumors about Kim Lalisa and sized her up silently, feeling that she didn't seem like the kind of person who would sleep around for roles.

The script discussion meeting lasted an afternoon. At the dinner party that evening, in addition to the two main actors, several other important supporting roles also had to attend. Before the meeting adjourned, the producer happily reminded them, "The investor will also participate in the dinner party, so everyone should go back and tidy up properly."

After having the meeting all afternoon, they were all quite tired and of course could not attend the dinner looking haggard.

Jeon Jeongguk also took a shower when he returned to the room. Ran Ting tried her best to pick out a figure-hugging skirt for her artist, but it was denied in one glance, "No skirts."

Except for the day they switched identities and shot commercials, Jeon Jeongguk had never worn a skirt again. That was simply his nightmare.

Seeing him change into casual clothes, Ran Ting was quite regretful. Then she started talking about another topic, "When I was chatting with the crew members this afternoon, I heard that there will be a new investor coming tonight to invest more funds. With sufficient funds, the movie will definitely be better!"

Ran Ting was happy when she said this. She felt that her artist was truly turning for the better.

Jeon Jeongguk listened but did not take it to heart until a familiar figure walked in just before the dinner party began, and he remembered Ran Ting's words.

The new investor?

It turned out to be Jeon Lecheng.

The last time they had a conflict at the mall, Jeon Lecheng was detained for a day before being released. Kim Lalisa  had warned him to be wary of Jeon Lecheng's tricks.

After waiting for so long without any action, so Jeon Lecheng was waiting for him here?

As soon as Fang Yi led him in, Jeon Lecheng's unkind gaze accurately fell on the most dazzling face in the private room.

He thought that when his own appearance here, that face would show panic, fear, anger. He would be very happy just to see a trace of Kim Lalisa's unease.

Unfortunately, this was destined to disappoint him.

That face showed no expression at all, beautiful and dazzling, but also beautiful and cold. She just glanced at him lightly, with eyes no different from looking at an irrelevant passerby, and then looked away.

With just a gaze, Jeon Lecheng lost the first round.

He was so angry that his previously surging pride was shattered by just one of her glances.

Others present found it strange. This new investor brought in by President Wang seemed very proud when he entered, how did his face change so ugly in the blink of an eye? They hadn't even spoken yet, surely he hadn't been offended already?

The producer introduced enthusiastically at the side, "This is Young Master Jeon from Huaguang Media."

Huaguang Media, surnamed Jeon. With this introduction, who didn't know his identity, it was that young master of the Jeon family!

Everyone was a little surprised. Although their crew was not small, it was not top-tier either. Although Zeng Mingsong had fame, he was not a first-class director, and his films were always critically acclaimed but not commercially successful, and were not favored by the mainstream film and television industry.

Although Huaguang Media was just a small entertainment company created by Jeon Lecheng, it carried the Song family name after all. In recent years, it has been smooth sailing with all its businesses in the industry, and has close relationships with major cinema chains. It was currently growing in strength. How could it suddenly come to invest in their crew?

But if the Jeon family really invested more, the prospects for the crew would definitely be bright. Huaguang Media could influence theater scheduling!

Zeng Mingsong planned to release this movie in the May 1st golden week next year. The May 1st golden week was when various movies competed for theater screening rates. With the support of Huaguang Media, the box office of "Spy" would definitely go further!

Thinking of this, everyone became a little excited, and their eyes towards Jeon Lecheng were full of eagerness.

That's right, this was the reaction he wanted to see.

Jeon Lecheng's face relaxed a little, but only a little. He still looked cold, and under the guidance of the producer, he sat between Director Zeng Mingsong and Kou An'an.

Facing this big shot, Kou An'an naturally did not dare to be negligent. She had heard some unsavory rumors about this young master, and was averse to him. But how could a small individual resist capital? Even as popular as she was now, she could be brought down with just a word from others.

No matter how much she disliked him in her heart, she still treated him with a smile on her face, "Young Master Jeon, nice to meet you. Please give me your guidance in the future."

After saying this, Young Master Jeon ignored her.

Kou An'an was nervous, sized him up secretly, and found that the young master's gaze went straight to another direction.

Kou An'an was startled. That gaze could not be described as friendly at all, but was full of malicious provocation.

She followed his line of sight and looked over to see...

Kim Lalisa.

She was suddenly relieved in her heart. It seemed he had not come for her.

The next second she also sympathized with Kim Lalisa. It was obvious that the young master's target tonight was her.

No matter what his purpose was, Kim Lalisa would surely not end up well. Everyone present was worldly-wise, and had noticed Song Lecheng's intentions.

The young master had come to make trouble for the second female lead.

Director Zeng took a sip of tea and frowned.

The atmosphere was a bit strange. Everyone had hidden agendas, except for the second female lead, who was singled out by Jeon Lecheng's gaze. She was leisurely drinking tea, completely unruffled.

Seeing her nonchalance, everyone present admired her courage.

The producer spoke up lively: "Mr. Jeon, this is Director Zeng Mingsong. I'm sure you don't need me to introduce Director Zeng, right? Haha."

Only then did Jeon Lecheng slowly withdraw his gaze and turn to the short and stout director beside him, "Of course I've heard of Director Zeng's great name. I came today precisely because I want to collaborate with Director Zeng."

The producer was elated: "Mr. Jeon has come in person, showing utmost sincerity. With Mr. Jeon's backing, Spy will surely reach new heights. I'll take the initiative and propose a toast to Mr. Jeon!"

As he spoke, he was the first to stand up holding a wine glass. Naturally, the other actors hurried to follow suit.

Money talks, and even a director of Zeng Mingsong's calibre had to lower himself before the Song family. Holding up his wine glass, he said, "Just an empty reputation, not worth mentioning. Mr. Jeon, if you see potential in Zeng's work, it's certainly a warm welcome."

His words were very tactful.

You'd better be investing because you see potential in my work, not for any other reasons. Otherwise, I won't welcome you!

Zeng Mingsong was notoriously intolerant of compromise. His crew never engaged in any shady activities or backdoor dealings. But sometimes, capital insisted on meddling, and he as a second-rate director didn't have full control. Whenever this happened, he was infuriated.

Why hadn't he made it as a first-rate director after so many years?

It was because in his early years, his stubbornness had offended many people. It was only in recent years, as he grew older and his temperament mellowed somewhat, that he learned to maneuver and compromise.

Other than Jeon Lecheng, everyone else stood up to toast, making the sole seated person especially conspicuous.

Kou An'an glanced over disapprovingly and shook her head. There was no need to put on airs in this situation. It was obviously targeting her, and now this stance would surely further provoke Mr. Jeon.

Sure enough, Jeon Lecheng gave a cold laugh, "What, Miss Kim feels qualified to remain seated with me?"

Kim Lalisa sized him up over her teacup, not even lifting her eyelids as she coolly said, "Then you can stand."

This line nearly made the atmosphere explode.

The minor actors were all thinking to themselves: This second female lead is so gutsy?

The producer also hadn't expected this minor actor to be so stubborn. He couldn't help but glance at Zeng Mingsong beside him. Wasn't this exactly like Director Zeng in his youth?

But in this situation, her stance wouldn't win her respect. Instead, it would ruin her career!

Seeing Jeon Lecheng enraged beyond measure, the producer quickly interjected, " Kim Lalisa! Apologize to Mr. Jeon immediately! Mr. Song, I'm so sorry. The minor actor is ignorant. Don't take it to heart with her. I'll have her come over right away to toast and apologize to you!"

Some of Jeon Lecheng's anger abated and he leaned back and said gloomily, "You all sit down. Tonight, I want to see if Miss Kim will really come toast and apologize to me."

The producer slammed the table: "Kim Lalisa! Come apologize right now!"

Director Zeng's tightly knitted brows were about to squash a mosquito. He was just about to speak when the executive assistant beside him forcefully pressed down on his hand, desperately signaling him not to get involved.

Offending Jeon Lecheng only implicated Kim Lalisa  alone.

But if Zeng Mingsong spoke up, it would represent the entire crew.

He was no longer the hot-blooded youth of the past, and understood how to weigh the pros and cons. Under the assistant's silent dissuasion, he slowly sat back down.

Let it go for now. Let's see what this girl is up to,