After Lu Cheng finished his scene, he left the set with a flourish and went straight back to the luxurious RV prepared exclusively for him.
He took off the silver mask, tossed it onto the table, and then unhurriedly began to remove his makeup in front of the mirror.
"This popular young actress has been sufficiently teased."
"Next, I should think about how to openly reveal my true identity in front of her child prodigy younger brother."
He was contemplating how to perfectly combine the two tasks of "slapping the child prodigy in the face" and "conquering Mu Xing" to create a program effect greater than the sum of its parts.
Just then, there was a cautious knock on the RV door.
Outside, Scriptwriter Sister Wang stood there with a fawning and nervous expression, fine beads of sweat trickling down her forehead.
She had jogged all the way from the set after Lu Cheng left, terrified of being a step too late and missing this opportunity to pledge her loyalty to the "Crown Prince."
Only after receiving Lu Cheng's permission did she bow at the waist and enter the RV.
When she saw Lu Cheng's face, even after removing his makeup, still exceptionally handsome, she almost knelt down on the spot!
Upon entering, she first used all the flowery language she had ever learned to lavishly praise Lu Cheng's "god-tier script alteration" from just now.
Then, she began desperately trying to distance herself from the male lead and male second lead in the crew, fearing that Lu Cheng's sudden arrival on set was to inspect work and, incidentally, take out his anger on some "inappropriate arrangements" in her previous script.
"Young Master Lu, you… you are truly a divine being! Your performance just now was absolutely textbook-level!"
"I'll go back and revise the script tonight, absolutely making your opinions the highest standard! Whatever you want to change, that's how it will be changed!"
She paused, as if eager to clear her name.
"As for the other male actors… they are just props! Vases! They will absolutely not steal an iota of your thunder! Rest assured!"
Lu Cheng listened to her noisy pledges of loyalty, a flicker of impatience in his eyes.
He had no interest in these trivial matters of the film crew.
He simply waved his hand faintly, interrupting Sister Wang's endless flattery.
"Alright."
"Just don't cause me trouble."
"You know how to keep my matters a secret."
"Get out, don't be an eyesore here."
"Yes, yes, yes! Young Master Lu, please carry on! Please carry on!"
Sister Wang, as if granted a great pardon, scrambled out of the RV.
In front of Lu Cheng's absolute power and aura, she felt like an ant that could be easily crushed at any moment… After dismissing the noisy scriptwriter, Lu Cheng also changed out of his somewhat cumbersome ancient costume into a casual outfit.
He pushed open the RV door, ready to get out and get some fresh air.
However, just as one of his feet had stepped down from the RV's stairs.
A tall, hot beauty wearing the latest Chanel suit also happened to step out of another RV parked opposite.
She wore oversized sunglasses and exuded a powerful aura of "not to be trifled with."
It seemed she was also a big-name actress on the set.
She had witnessed the scene of Scriptwriter Sister Wang running out of Lu Cheng's RV.
Lu Cheng might not know who Sister Wang was.
But she knew perfectly well… She took off her sunglasses, revealing a beautiful face, but at this moment, her face held a hint of harshness.
She unabashedly scrutinized Lu Cheng from head to toe with eyes that seemed to be appraising merchandise.
When she saw Lu Cheng's impeccable face and his perfect physique, comparable to a top male model, a hint of satisfaction appeared in her eyes… This beauty walked with elegant steps to Lu Cheng's front.
She took out a checkbook and a fountain pen from her bag.
Without any superfluous words, she spoke directly, her words sharp and to the point… "Hey, new guy."
"How much did that old woman just give you?"
Lu Cheng looked at the check in front of him, then at this self-important woman, and for the first time felt a bit… absurd and amused.
"Is this? Treating me as… a gigolo?"
"So Sister Wang's reputation is that bad."
He was a bit too lazy to explain but still just responded:
"Miss, you might have misunderstood. I…"
However, before he could finish his sentence, Ji Yao interrupted him.
Seeing Lu Cheng "refuse," she thought he was playing hard to get, trying to raise the price.
A "I understand" smile played on her lips, and she directly tore a check from the checkbook, quickly writing down—three hundred thousand.
"Three hundred thousand. A month."
She said, "Don't be ungrateful. This price is considered top-tier in the industry."
Lu Cheng was speechless, the words he was about to say stuck in his throat… He tried to speak again, but Ji Yao, seeing his expression and his continued "unwillingness to yield," seemed to grow impatient.
She raised the price again, slapping the check directly onto his chest.
"Five hundred thousand! You'd better think carefully, if you miss me, you might never encounter such a good opportunity in your life!"
"Besides, isn't being with me better than being with that old woman?"
She looked down at Lu Cheng, as if waiting for his "submission."
"I forgot to introduce myself. I am the female lead of this drama, Ji Yao."
"The resources Sister Wang can give you, I can also give."
"What's your name? I can give you a role right now!"
The moment the name "Ji Yao" was uttered, a system prompt suddenly blared in Lu Cheng's mind!
"Warning! Detected an unknown Dragon Qi possessor, corresponding to the Female Lead Ji Yao's Child of Fortune!"
… Lu Cheng looked at the system panel, then at the woman in front of him who was trying to buy him with money, and the expression on his face instantly became playful.
"Interesting… truly interesting."
"I hadn't even gone looking for Dragon Qi, and it came knocking on my door."
"And, she wants to… keep me as a sugar baby?"
He changed his mind.
Slowly, he picked up the five hundred thousand check from his chest, and then, facing the already somewhat annoyed Ji Yao, he showed an incredibly brilliant smile.
"Alright, Miss Ji Yao."
"My name is… Lu Feng."
Ji Yao saw him finally "submit," and a satisfied smile appeared on her face.
She immediately took out her phone from her bag:
"Give me your account number, I'll transfer you a one-million deposit now."
While operating her phone, she began to explain to Lu Cheng:
"Don't worry, I won't make you do anything you don't like."
"You just need to… occasionally accompany me shopping, have meals, and keep me happy."
Her tone was not like someone keeping a lover, but more like saving a homeless stray cat and setting rules for its future… Lu Cheng provided a secondary account, and soon, the transfer was successful.
Ji Yao put away her phone, looking at her "perfect collection" in front of her, her smile growing wider.
She suddenly took a step forward, and before Lu Cheng could react, she quickly kissed him on the cheek.
Then, she put on her oversized sunglasses again, resuming her superstar demeanor, turned, and walked towards her nanny van.
"I have a fashion gala event to attend in Italy these few days."
"Wait for my call in a few days."