Chapter 37

Lizixin had been treated like a precious gem since childhood. When had she ever suffered such indignity? However, in the face of Suyang's righteous and confident demeanor, she could not find a single word to argue. Her beautiful eyes welled up with tears, and in a fit of anger, she stomped her foot, wanting to leave in a huff. Yet, she felt unwilling.

Xiaowei, however, seemed to sense something and broke free from Suyang's grip. She walked over to Lizixin, took the little demon girl's hand, and said softly, "He's just that direct in his speech, little sister. Don't be upset. The more you get angry, the more pleased he'll be. Don't fall for his tricks."

At that moment, Lizixin was touched by Xiaowei's words, which reached the softest part of her heart. She burst into tears, overwhelmed by emotions she couldn't even understand herself. Xiaowei's calm and generous demeanor made her feel a sense of kinship, and she felt a warmth she had never experienced before.

"Big sister, you get to be the good guy, and I end up being the sinner," Suyang shrugged, looking at the two beautiful women who were now standing together, frowning at him. He felt both proud and helpless.

"I'll deal with you two properly in bed later, once I develop a bit more. The taste of the Great Bliss Yin-Yang Dao is truly unforgettable!" Suyang, who hadn't enjoyed the pleasures of the flesh for nearly a century, couldn't help but grin wickedly at the two beautiful women, each with their own unique charm. If it weren't for the public setting, he might have "punished" them on the spot.

At that moment, Xiaowei's assistant ran over, looking troubled. "Miss Xiaowei, Director Li said the last scene needs to be reshot. Please come quickly."

"Reshot? Why?" Xiaowei asked, puzzled.

The previous scene was an emotional one, where the male and female leads, who had been apart for three years, unexpectedly met on Nanjing Road in old Shanghai. They had already reshot it several times that afternoon, and finally, the last take was perfect. Even the usually strict Director Li had praised it.

Seeing her assistant's troubled expression, Xiaowei said, "Xiao Zhang, you can speak freely."

Xiao Zhang sighed and said, "It's because Brother Zhao complained that he didn't get enough screen time in that scene. He said some shots that should have featured him were taken by you, Miss Xiaowei. He threatened to talk to the investors and stop the production if the scene isn't reshot."

"Brother Zhao" was the male lead of the film, a well-known actor with a bad temper and connections to the underworld. He was always arrogant on set, and even a big director like Li didn't dare to offend him. Over the years, "Brother Zhao" had often used his underworld connections to punish directors and actors who offended him.

Xiaowei was clearly unhappy but didn't want to cause trouble for the production. She said, "I'll talk to him. The last scene was already perfect. Even if we reshoot, we won't capture the same feeling. At most, we can cut out some of my shots in the editing room."

Suyang, who knew nothing about the film industry, didn't mind following Xiaowei to see what was happening. After all, the film industry had only flourished in the past century, and Suyang never missed out on new things.

As for Lizixin, she had already seen Xiaowei as a big sister after receiving her strong support. She happily held Xiaowei's hand and walked with her toward the production set.

Xiaowei's beauty was well-known, and since she was a public figure who had been on set for a long time, people were used to her. However, the impact of the charming and graceful young girl in a purple dress was far more intense.

People in the film industry have higher standards for beauty than the average person, but even the most picky photographers couldn't help but admit that this girl was a rare beauty with a unique charm.

"Who is this girl? Is she Miss Xiaowei's sister?"

"Nonsense. Miss Xiaowei's family background has been thoroughly investigated for years. She's an only child, so where would a sister come from?"

"But seriously, if this girl enters the industry, she has the potential to be a superstar. Just look at that smile. If she grows a few more years, she'll drive men crazy!"

"Wow, is she that alluring? Now I understand the saying in novels about falling at someone's feet after just one glance. She's truly captivating!"

"By the way, I heard that after this film, Miss Xiaowei will start her own film company. I think this girl will be the one she will promote. She has a great eye for talent. Signing her will definitely make a fortune."

The whispers of the crowd, though light, didn't escape Lizixin's ears. Even Xiaowei heard some of it, and it made her consider something.

However, when Suyang entered the set, everyone's attention shifted to him.

"Is this young man too handsome?"

"Those eyes, deeper and more captivating than Tony Leung's."

"This skin, this figure, this aura, too charming. I just want to pinch him."

"If that beautiful girl enters the film industry, she should definitely act with this young man. They would be the perfect golden couple!"

"What a day! How did so many stunning young men and women appear all at once? Their aura and presence are so strong, I would believe they are global stars."

While the crowd was sizing up Suyang, he was curiously looking around. Xiaowei had already walked over to Director Li and Zhao Tianhe and said calmly, "Director Li, the last scene was already perfect. Reshooting won't achieve the same effect. If Mr. Zhao has any issues, we can edit the scene according to his wishes in post-production."

Director Li's frown eased, and he nodded. "Miss Xiao, you have a point." He then turned to Zhao Tianhe, "Tianhe, what do you think?"

To be honest, in the current production, the only one who could stand up to Zhao Tianhe was Xiaowei. She didn't completely reject his unreasonable demands but gave him enough face. She just didn't want to waste unnecessary energy and time.

Seeing Xiaowei step in, Zhao Tianhe nodded. "Let's do it as Miss Xiao suggested."

However, his gaze soon focused on Lizixin. Such a charming and beautiful young girl would make any man lose his head, and even women would be captivated.

"Miss Xiao, who is this young lady?" Zhao Tianhe asked with a smile.

"A sworn sister I recognized," Xiaowei replied casually, pulling Lizixin away.

To his surprise, Zhao Tianhe quickly walked up to them. "Miss Xiao, not introducing such a beautiful sworn sister to me is too much. We've been working together for years. You know I have a historical drama in preparation that needs a lead actress. I think your sworn sister is perfect for the role. Why don't you let her try out?"

Zhao Tianhe thought he had a good grasp of young girls' minds. At this age, every girl dreams of being a star, and with his status in the industry, a simple gesture would easily win them over.

"I'm not interested. Stop pestering me," Lizixin said, though young, she had a unique charm and a deep understanding of men, thanks to her training in the "Heavenly Demon Technique." Only someone like Suyang, a descendant of an evil emperor, could control her. Zhao Tianhe's intentions were clear to her.

"You little girl, how can you be so impolite?"

Zhao Tianhe had never been so directly rejected before. He was angry and said, "Miss Xiao, your sworn sister is too rude. She clearly lacks manners."

Before Xiaowei could respond, Lizixin coldly snorted and glared at Zhao Tianhe. "Some people are unreasonable and expect others to be polite. Why don't you hit your head against a stone to clear your mind? On the street, I'd rather meet a beggar with more dignity than you."

"You..."

Zhao Tianhe was used to giving orders. Being humiliated in front of the entire crew, and with no direct connection to Lizixin, he couldn't do anything to her, at least not immediately.

Feeling angry, Zhao Tianhe turned to Xiaowei. "Miss Xiao, I won't argue with a child, but I've thought about your suggestion. Reshooting the scene is more appropriate. Editing in post-production would damage our reputations. We need to be responsible to the audience, don't you think?"

Xiaowei's eyes flashed with anger, but with Zhao Tianhe's words, she couldn't say much. Just as she was about to accept the situation, Lizixin stepped forward and slapped Zhao Tianhe across the face.

The crisp sound of the slap echoed through the set, and everyone was stunned. Zhao Tianhe had connections with the largest gang in Hong Kong, and no one had dared to slap him in public for years.

Almost immediately, Xiaowei stepped in front of Lizixin, worried that Zhao Tianhe might lash out.

Lizixin's slap was loud but didn't use any real force. Otherwise, Zhao Tianhe wouldn't just have a swollen cheek; he would have lost some teeth.

"You're asking for it!"

After a moment