Chapter 88 - Thin Ice
“Xixi, Li He is calling every day. Li Jingran is pulling out all stops to find Ms. Cai Ni.” The kind of gratification over others’ misfortune was apparent in Yuan Yu’s voice.
“Let her look high and low.” Shen Xi curled her lips into a smile while her eyes spoke of taunting and sarcasm.
“I suppose she has never failed in getting whatever she wants!” Yuan Yu had to give it to his sister – She was beyond fantastic.
Li Jingran had conceit deeply rooted within her, under the impression that there was nothing she could not have in the world. She would not be able to stand being rejected.
“Yuan Yu, I’m leaving the matter to you. Don’t let the cat out of the bag about my real identity.” Shen Xi was filled with glee at the thought of Li Jingran losing it.
She was not done with the games! Shen Xi had no intentions to make public her identity as there was more fun to come for them!
“Got it.” Aware that she was not going to stop the fun, Yuan Yu let her be. Anything was worth getting the Su family worked up.
Shen Xi’s eyes lit up at the sight of a car turning the corner. “Yuan Yu, I’m going to hang up if there’s nothing else.”
Yuan Yu actually called on account of business. “The cast for “Mirror” has been decided. I’ve just received an email that Yu Yuanxi as the male lead is set.”
His sister really had an eye for talent. Not only did Yu Yuanxi triumph over the celebrity hotties in terms of looks, he was also highly versatile. The boy had a bright future in showbiz ahead of him.
The budget was not huge for “Mirror” but there was a possibility of bagging an international film award due to the profound meaning behind the script.
Most importantly, the director was quite a character and unyielding, refusing to lose his say over funding and hence, declined any request of investment.
“Sure, got it.” Shen Xi could finally relax with this piece of good news. She quickly hung up as the big boss’ car pulled into the entrance.
Yuan Yu was dumbstruck. Why the rush in hanging up? He was not done talking!
It was not known what was going through Ms. Jiang Yin’s head as she went around telling everyone Cai Ni was her student. Everybody knew about this now.
“Brother.” With smiley eyes, Shen Xi enthusiastically waved her hand at the man in the wheelchair.
Li Yuan pushed his wheelchair over. He was heartbroken to see the young lady’s nose frozen and red in the cold breeze. “Did something happy happen?”
“The artist in my company, Yu Yuanxi – I told you before – he made it through and nailed his audition. He will be joining the shoot next month.”
Li Yuan’s eyes abruptly dimmed, and his voice grew distant at the mention of Yu Yuanxi. “Congrats.”
He knew who Yu Yuanxi was. He was the boy who held an umbrella for her in the snow.
She rarely brought him up in conversation, but every time she did, there was something different about her from when she talked about someone else.
To her, the person must hold a special place in her heart!
Shen Xi was so silly to fail to notice the unusualness in the big boss as she happily yapped away about the script and Yu Yuanxi.
With his eyes growing colder and colder as if blanketed with a layer of thin ice, Li Yuan unconsciously clasped the hands resting on his lap.
“Brother, let me treat you to his movie once it’s in theaters.” Shen Xi cupped her chin and began to daydream. “I might be able to get my hands on premiere tickets so we can watch the first screening!”
The North wind whizzed past them, brushing a cold breeze against their bodies that was chilly to the bone. In contrast, Li Yuan felt a fire burning in his chest, unable to hold back the cough slipping through his throat.