"This woman is quite arrogant!" Sun Liyan sneered.
"No matter how arrogant she is, she still has to bow down to capital!" the assistant said. "I remember your next scene has a plot like this..."
The assistant whispered to Sun Liyan, whose eyes immediately lit up. She chuckled and looked at her assistant, "You're the one with the quick mind. Come on, call Wen Ya right now!"
After a short break, they resumed filming.
Xu Rujing, who was playing the villain in the early stages, was supposed to slap Sun Liyan due to a misunderstanding.
Wen Yan watched for a while, and as she saw there was nothing for her to do, she prepared to leave. Just then, Sun Liyan let out a scream, stumbled to the ground, clutching her face and spitting blood.
The scene stunned everyone. The director and others immediately rushed to check on her.
Her face was swollen and red. Tears welled up in her eyes as she said in pain, "My teeth feel like they're about to fall out."
Director Han was furious. "Xu Rujing, what's going on? You hit her too hard. How are we supposed to film if you've injured her like this?"
Xu Rujing's face was also grim. She murmured, "I didn't use any force just now."
As she spoke, she instantly understood. Her eyes narrowed as she looked at Sun Liyan. "Sun Liyan, you did this on purpose!"
Sun Liyan curled into a ball, appearing even more pitiful, and looked at Xu Rujing with fear in her eyes.
Wen Yan, standing not far away, could see clearly that Xu Rujing had not used any force. When Sun Liyan clutched her face, she had clearly applied significant pressure.
This woman was truly ruthless!
"It's come to this, and you're still lying!" Director Han's disappointment was evident.
Sun Liyan's assistant rushed forward, wailing, "Director Han, you must stand up for our Yan Yan! Xu Rujing has always disliked our Yan Yan. This must have been intentional. Look at how swollen her face is; she probably can't film today."
Sun Liyan said pitifully, "It's okay if my face is swollen. It's a grave sin that I'm delaying the shoot!"
With her saying this, what else could Director Han say? "Alright, go and apply some ice. It's not your fault. Rujing, apologize to Miss Sun."
Xu Rujing's face paled slightly.
Although she hadn't acted for a year, she was still Sun Liyan's senior.
Now, she was being manipulated by Sun Liyan into apologizing to her?
"What? Made a mistake, and now you can't bend down?" Director Han asked sternly.
Xu Rujing gritted her teeth, learning from the experience. "I'm sorry, Sun Liyan. I used too much force."
She thought the matter would end there, but Sun Liyan was not letting it go. "Director Han, I think the force was too little. I've been beaten like this, and a simple 'sorry' is supposed to make it all go away? What about my reputation? What about the delayed schedule?"
"What do you want?"
"I want Xu Rujing to apologize to me publicly!" A malicious glint flashed in Sun Liyan's eyes.
Xu Rujing's gaze turned cold. This was too malicious. Before her work had even been released, she was being slandered. She wouldn't be able to act anymore. Her temper was not something to be trifled with. "Impossible, Sun Liyan. You and I both know what happened. I'm giving you a way out; you'd better take it. Be careful, or you'll fall and break yourself."
Xu Rujing's gaze sent a chill down Sun Liyan's spine.
A gentle voice suddenly intervened, "What are you arguing about?"
A man and a woman walked over. The woman was graceful and slender, wearing the latest Chanel ensemble. The man was tall with long legs, dressed in a custom-made suit, exuding an extraordinary aura of mature masculinity. Most striking was the silver mask on his face; even though it covered his entire face, it made one's imagination run wild about the handsome face beneath.
Who was this person?
Those who didn't recognize him were confused, but Director Han's eyes changed. He never expected such a distinguished guest to appear.
Sun Liyan immediately saw a savior. She quickly explained what had happened to Wen Ya, who frowned and looked at Xu Rujing. Wen Ya said gently, "Miss Xu, I know you're an established artist and it's difficult to bow your head, but this time, you were indeed in the wrong. Only by being magnanimous can you earn everyone's respect, can't you?"
Wen Yan watched from the side, full of admiration.
As expected of Wen Ya, her words had a double meaning.
If Xu Rujing refused to apologize, she would be seen as petty and malicious.
When Xu Rujing saw Wen Ya, her eyes instantly turned cold.
That coldness made Wen Yan feel a sudden sense of unease.
Xu Rujing, who had been somewhat rational moments ago, now spoke with great hostility. "Wen Ya, do you know what happened? What the truth is? You come here and immediately take your friend's side. Don't you know the saying, 'Do not judge without knowing the full story'?"
"Then who will tell me that what happened just now is different from what Sun Liyan said?" Wen Ya looked around at everyone.
No one dared to speak.
Who would want to offend this goddess of the entertainment industry?
A person walked over.
"I will."
A faint voice, like a stone dropping into a lake, creating ripples.
Everyone looked at her, their eyes filled with amusement.
This woman seemed too bold!
She even dared to challenge Wen Ya!
Wen Ya looked at her, a hint of helplessness in her eyes. "Sister, it's you again. Are you uncomfortable if you don't oppose me for a day?"
This address shocked everyone.
Sun Liyan quickly explained, "Wen Yan, although you are half-sisters, Wen Ya has always been impeccable towards you, yet you constantly target her! Do you deserve to call her sister?"
"It's alright, everyone, don't mind her. My sister just has a bit of a temper," Wen Ya added.
These simple two sentences instantly established the image of a gentle and intellectual sister versus a malicious and petty sister.
Everyone looked at Wen Yan with even more meaningful glances.
Wen Ya continued, "Let's get back to the main issue. Director Han, let's resolve this as soon as possible. The crew must have rules; otherwise, nothing will be done properly."
Director Han's gaze had been fixed on the man beside Wen Ya.
Seeing that he hadn't spoken, it seemed he was there to support Wen Ya. Director Han immediately said, "Wen Ya is right. Rujing, just apologize!"
Sun Liyan stared triumphantly at Xu Rujing. "Senior Xu, if you can't bend your back, there are plenty of people willing to do so."
Xu Rujing clenched her fists, her gaze towards Wen Ya filled with malice.
Sun Liyan suddenly changed her tone. "Of course, if you don't want to apologize, it's also acceptable to let your good friend Wen Yan apologize on your behalf. What do you say, Wen Yan, are you willing? Retract your previous Weibo post and apologize to me, and I won't pursue Xu Rujing's matter anymore."
Her contemptuous gaze fixed on Wen Yan.
Wen Yan, however, turned to look at Ye Ye. He descended like a god, silent yet incredibly captivating. He seemed to be there merely to support Wen Ya, and she felt an inexplicable difficulty in breathing.
Xu Rujing immediately said, "My affairs do not require others to be responsible."
"Such magnanimity. Then you apologize yourself," Sun Liyan's arrogant demeanor returned as she looked down at Xu Rujing.
Wen Yan couldn't stand it. "Let's just review the recording of what just happened. Xu Rujing didn't use any force at all. This was all a self-directed performance by Sun Liyan!"
She directly exposed them.
Anxiety flickered in Sun Liyan's eyes.
Her voice grew louder, filled with anger. "What nonsense are you spouting, Wen Yan? Am I crazy? To hit myself!"
"You're not crazy," Wen Yan said indifferently, rarely showing such sharpness. "By doing this, you not only step on Xu Rujing but also completely ruin her reputation, and the price you pay is just slapping yourself."