C7 The Opening of the New Movie

In the following months, Jing Yuanhao's show wrapped up smoothly. The historical time-travel drama "Infinity," in which he co-starred with Qu Zhenzhen, also began filming without a hitch.

This marked Qu Zhenzhen's first TV series as the second female lead, and Ruocan Media spared no effort in its early publicity, creating a buzz across major platforms.

Online, people speculated about this fair-skinned, beautiful actress who had previously flown under the radar. How did she suddenly sign with Ruocan and land a role alongside the popular Jing Yuanhao?

Rumors swirled online. Some said she was the secret daughter of a Ruocan executive, while others claimed Qu Zhenzhen was Jing Yuanhao's girlfriend, which was why Ruocan was so eager to promote her.

These rumors infuriated Yuh Wan. Because of this woman, the script she had her eye on was snatched away, and now she couldn't even get through Ruocan Media's doors.

She vowed that one day she would ruin this woman's reputation, ensuring she never recovered.

Meanwhile, Qu Zhenzhen remained focused, ignoring the outside noise. She dedicated herself to studying her script and developing her character.

This was her big break, and she was determined to give it her all. With her formal training, Qu Zhenzhen had a keen understanding of her role and portrayed her character with precision.

Jing Yuanhao, her co-star, was unusually enthusiastic this time. He arrived on set early every day, script in hand, fully committed. Their scenes together were seamless, often completed in a single take, giving the impression of genuine emotion.

However, only Jing Yuanhao knew that Qu Zhenzhen had no real feelings for him. Every time he tried to express his true feelings through his lines, Qu Zhenzhen would dismiss him, showing no interest beyond their work.

This discovery left Jing Yuanhao feeling frustrated. Ever since he was young, his striking looks had always attracted countless women. Why wasn't it working on her? This woman was not your average challenge; she was different from any other girl he had pursued before.

But that only fueled Jing Yuanhao's competitive spirit and curiosity. He was convinced that spending time together every day would eventually catch Qu Zhenzhen's attention. However, reality had other plans. Qu Zhenzhen had been navigating the entertainment industry for years. Although she hadn't landed many leading roles, she'd encountered all sorts of people, from older men to young heartthrobs.

So, she was unfazed by someone like Jing Yuanhao, a playboy, and had no interest in playing his games. Instead, Qu Zhenzhen found herself intrigued by her boss, Xie Yaotian. From their first meeting, he had stood up for her, a complete stranger, and later offered her two roles. This was a huge help for Qu Zhenzhen, who was struggling to make ends meet at the time.

His calm and reserved nature, along with his understated style, won her over. She couldn't help but want to get closer and learn more about him.

One afternoon, Xia Wanxin brought a homemade lunch to the set, and Qu Zhenzhen saw it as a chance to dig up some gossip about the big boss.

"Wanxin, is our boss a big-time director? He seemed so professional during my interview," she asked, stuffing her face with rice balls and trying to gather intel, only to choke on a grain of rice.

"Cough, cough..." She struggled to clear her throat, grabbing a nearby bottle of water and taking a few gulps to wash it down.

Xia Wanxin, standing by, could only shake her head and pat her back, scolding her gently.

"Young lady, it's not polite to talk with your mouth full. See, you choked," Xia Wanxin chuckled as she watched Zhenzhen continue eating her rice ball, undeterred.

"You still haven't answered me! Come on, tell me about him. I think Xie Yaotian is quite mysterious, like he has this natural aura. No one dares to mess with him for miles around," Zhenzhen insisted.

Wanxin burst out laughing. "You're exaggerating! I've been friends with him for years and never noticed anything mysterious about him."

"But he's not just any director. Besides being the president of Ruocan Media, he's also the investor and producer of your film."

"Investor and producer?!" Zhenzhen's eyes widened, and she forgot to swallow her food. She hadn't realized he was such a heavyweight.

It made sense, though. Both films she landed were Ruocan productions, and with a simple nod from him, she became the lead actress. While her efforts played a part, the Great Boss's support was crucial.

With this revelation, Xie Yaotian's image in Zhenzhen's mind soared. He was the ideal prince charming she'd imagined.

In the following days, due to the importance of the film, Xie Yaotian visited the set almost daily to monitor the progress. He paid special attention to Zhenzhen's scenes, ensuring everything was perfect. Although he knew her acting skills were solid, he felt more at ease supervising personally.

This thrilled Zhenzhen. With her crush right there, she imagined him in every romantic scene, completely ignoring Jing Yuanhao standing opposite her.

Because of this, her performances with Yuan Hao seemed distracted, and she unintentionally messed up a few times. Although she adjusted her mindset and mostly nailed her scenes in one take, her attitude still left Yuan Hao feeling quite hurt.