Extreme Pampering-Chapter 37 - This is the way to support a wife
Chapter 37: Chapter 37 This is the way to support a wife.
Chapter 37: Chapter 37 This is the way to support a wife.
The film crew’s shooting schedule was intense, and after two weeks of non-stop work, they finally got a day off. Shen Zhiyi was woken up near noon by her butler, who reminded her that Xiaodong had arrived.
Shen Zhiyi was still groggy and couldn’t remember at first, asking blankly, “Why is Xiaodong here?”
Pei Yu wasn’t around, but the bedroom still lingered with the faint scent of agarwood. Holding back a smile, the butler said, “Isn’t there a live broadcast this afternoon to help with the drama’s promotion?”
It dawned on her, and Shen Zhiyi rubbed her face, “I forgot.”
The promotion was for a historical idol drama that she had filmed last year, which had just recently started airing. She played an unlikable supporting role with not many scenes. Initially, she wasn’t needed for the promotion, but a few days ago the director had personally invited her to participate in the drama’s promotional live broadcast, and so she had agreed.
The live broadcast was scheduled for this afternoon. Since she had a rare day off, she let Xiaodong come to Huating, but she had slept too long and forgotten about it.
She got up to wash and get ready. Then she suddenly asked, “How did you know I had a live broadcast this afternoon?”
She had only mentioned it to Pei Yu last night.
The butler paused, knowing that it was Secretary Qin who had instructed her early on about the arrangement. Shen Zhiyi’s schedule was crystal clear to Secretary Qin, but she certainly didn’t know this. So, the butler vaguely said, “The master mentioned it.”
“Oh.”
Shen Zhiyi wasn’t suspicious and after lunch, let Xiaodong help her do her makeup and set up the live broadcast scene.
“…Suddenly calling me over for the drama promotion, it’s clear that they just want to ride on the popularity.”
Xiaodong opened the laptop and grumbled unhappily, “Having to share the screen with Huo Heng, it’s bound to trend.”
Anyway, being linked with Huo Heng never brought any good for her artist.
The live broadcast was set up in the second-floor study, with an entire bookshelf behind her. Other than that, there were no other noticeable decorations. After she entered the live broadcast room, Xiaodong exited the frame and watched from the side.
It was a drama promotion, so the main cast members were featured, including Huo Heng, of course. This was their first encounter since he was last injured. He had lost much weight and even in front of the camera, he looked somewhat disengaged.
Actually, public opinion was already quite favorable towards him. Shen Zhiyi didn’t understand where his listless appearance came from and didn’t care to inquire, only speaking up when others mentioned her.
The comments in the live broadcast scrolled by rapidly; a small number discussed the plot, but more were Huo Heng’s fans questioning why Shen Zhiyi was appearing. The female lead explained that the actress playing the second female lead had no availability, and Shen Zhiyi had been invited by the director. Unfortunately, no one cared about the reasons.
With Huo Heng silent, the female lead’s smile grew increasingly awkward. She struggled to transition to a topic related to the drama. Meanwhile, comments mentioning Shen Zhiyi became more frequent.
Xiaodong sensed something was wrong and contacted Wang Feifei, “Sister, is someone hiring a troll army against us? I see some comments are nearly identical.”
It was the same old tactic of spreading false statements.
“Probably,” Wang Feifei said. “Don’t worry, those comments will be gone soon.”
Indeed, who knew how Wang Feifei did it, but the comments were wiped clean in an instant, and the accounts posting slanderous rumors were all banned.
With the comments section cleaned up, the actors felt more at ease. Since Huo Heng wasn’t cooperating, they shifted the focus onto Shen Zhiyi, following the director’s instruction—times had changed, and Shen Zhiyi was now the leading actress handpicked by Meng Fansheng.
Shen Zhiyi chatted and laughed along, sharing some recent news. As it was only a live broadcast, she dressed casually, her soft, long hair draped in front of her chest. When she wasn’t talking, she quietly watched the screen.
She had a pair of expressive eyes. Even without much expression, her gaze was gentle, drawing attention even in silence.
At the reception room on the top floor, Qin Fang was pouring a drink at the bar, discussing a recent joint acquisition case with Fu Songzhi, when he inadvertently caught Pei Yu watching something, pausing mid-step and feigning surprise, “Brother Pei, why are you suddenly watching a live broadcast? Do you know any of these actresses?”
His exaggeration elicited a glance from Pei Yu, who said indifferently, “Didn’t you already know?”
Pretending to be ignorant.
Qin Fang choked and quickly realized, “Fu Songzhi, you’ve snitched on me again!”
No wonder I’ve been stood up lately when I asked Pei Yu to spar; turns out I’ve been disliked for a while now.
Fu Songzhi shrugged, “You asked for it.”
“I’m wronged!” Qin Fang was speechless, “How would I know she is the canary that Brother Pei has been hiding? I just happened to chat with her casually; it’s just my bad luck.”
As he protested his innocence, he saw Pei Yu stand up and walk out. When he passed by him, he kicked him neither too lightly nor too heavily, and sneered, “Your mouth really needs to be shut with a fist.”
“?”
Qin Fang was shocked and asked Fu Songzhi, “What did I do to offend Brother Pei again?”
He hadn’t said anything just now.
Fu Songzhi took a sip of his drink and looked at him as if he were a fool, reluctantly enlightening him, “Sending the ‘Nightingale,’ letting her stay at Huating, watching the livestream throughout; do you really think Brother Pei is raising a canary?”
Qin Fang was still clueless. He couldn’t think of any other possibility, “If it’s not raising a bird, then what is it?”
Putting down his glass, Fu Songzhi spoke indifferently, his emotions unreadable, “This is how one raises a wife.”
Once Pei Yu fell in love, he was hopelessly stuck; it’s hard to tell whether it’s good or bad.
Huating.
The live stream was nearing its end, and the phone on the table kept vibrating non-stop. It was Huo Heng sending messages through the live streaming platform. Shen Zhiyi ignored him, so he directly called out in the chat.
“Zhiyi, do you really plan to never talk to me again?”
She was willing to take a knife for him; clearly, she still cared about him.
The live stream went silent for a moment, everyone waiting for Shen Zhiyi to speak, but on the screen she suddenly turned slightly, directing her gaze beyond the camera.
She was surprised, moved her lips silently, and asked, “You’re back?”
He had returned so early; was there something he needed to do in the study?
Pei Yu leaned against the door frame, his posture somewhat casual and relaxed, his coat still hanging off his elbow, obviously heading straight for the study after coming back. His long lashes lifted as he looked at her, and for some reason, he let out a soft chuckle with a breathy tone, then lifted his chin toward the computer to signal her to continue with her task.
Shen Zhiyi sat back down but worried he needed something from the study, distracted, even forgetting what Huo Heng had just said, and it seemed like everyone was still waiting for her to speak.
“Should it end now?”
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She asked, directly ignoring Huo Heng.
So she quickly wrapped things up, said goodbye to everyone, and throughout the process did not give Huo Heng another chance to speak.
After turning off the computer, Shen Zhiyi vacated the spot, “Do you need to take something?”
“No.”
Only then did Pei Yu come over, first glancing at the fill light set up next to him, “Just having a look.”
Grateful it hadn’t delayed his business, Shen Zhiyi was relieved, “I’m done now.”
At this moment, Xiaodong, who had been trying hard to remain inconspicuous, found his opportunity and quickly packed up to leave, not daring to lift his head the entire time.
Only after exiting the room did he stealthily look back; Shen Zhiyi was looking up saying something. Pei Yu had lowered his eyes, it was unclear if he was listening, but before she could finish speaking, he leaned down and kissed her.
