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Chapter 182 Temporary Assistant Jiang Xiaodi

Chapter 182: Chapter 182 Temporary Assistant Jiang Xiaodi

"Alright then, let’s get to work."

The time was about right, and Jiang Lingxi heard the sound of footsteps in the corridor outside the room. She gestured for Jiang Lingxu to pick up Lu Zhengzheng’s usual large bag, leaving Lu Zhengzheng in the room watching TV while the siblings left.

They had just reached the elevator when Wei Minmin called out to them.

As she approached, her gaze fell on Jiang Lingxu, "Oh, hey, where did this handsome young man come from? He looks unfamiliar!"

Jiang Lingxi replied, "Temporary assistant."

Jiang Lingxu coughed lightly, "Yes, I, I am Xi-jie’s temporary assistant."

"No need to be nervous. I don’t bite," Wei Minmin said with a smile, patting Jiang Lingxu on the shoulder. Her eyes landed on the large bag in his hand, "Where’s Zhengzheng?"

"She has other arrangements."

Wei Minmin assumed it was because of the lost pendant incident yesterday, thinking Lu Zhengzheng was still being blamed. "Zhengzheng is usually quite diligent and responsible at work. This time, she was indeed a bit careless, but everyone makes mistakes."

Hearing Wei Minmin’s words, Jiang Lingxi speculated on her intentions and nodded, "I know, she really does have work." Even if it was just relaxing in her room, that was also a part of her arranged work.

It was obviously a misunderstanding, but it was better to let it remain misunderstood for now. There were more pressing matters at hand.

Jiang Lingxu looked confused, eyeing one person and then the next. Clearly, his sister had a great attitude towards her assistant back in the room, and the person was still on the sofa watching TV when they left. So why...

His confused eyes met his sister’s light glance, and Jiang Lingxu decisively pressed his lips together, deciding to remember that silence is golden.

If you can’t figure something out, then just don’t think about it.

The elevator opened on the next floor, and a few more people joined them.

Jiang Lingxi stood behind Jiang Lingxu, who was looking out for her, and seemed to unintentionally exchange glances with Jiang Xiyu, who had just entered the elevator.

One gaze was indifferent and calm, the other confident and content.

When they arrived at their destination, it was time for makeup and costumes. Jiang Lingxi also saw Yun Ping, who hadn’t shown up in several days.

Wei Minmin exclaimed in surprise, "Teacher Yun seems a bit," pausing to find the right word, "invigorated today!"

Today’s scenes were focused on the court and harem. She Man had also gotten up early for makeup and costume, and she laughed at this, "You haven’t had time to check the announcement sheet, have you? Today’s the male lead’s scene. Teacher Yun came specifically for that."

She pointed towards a nearby closed room, "Look, he’s in that room. Director Wei seemed to have gone in just now."

Jiang Lingxi and Wei Minmin turned to look simultaneously.

Having checked the announcement sheet, Jiang Lingxi knew Shen Yunqing would be coming today. However, she hadn’t expected that he would not stay in a nearby hotel and would arrive so early.

She took out her phone, which she had put on silent after starting work, and saw a message from half an hour ago.

Shen Yunqing: "I’m at the set."

Jiang Lingxi: "I’m getting makeup and costume done."

Shen Yunqing: "Me too."

She Man’s voice came again, "Director Wei probably went to explain the scene to him personally. We haven’t gotten that kind of treatment. But it’s understandable, it’s hard to find someone so fitting for the role, so it’s not overemphasized."

Still, she felt a little envious in her heart!

Jiang Lingxi put down her phone, thinking: Director Wei’s attention was not just about importance; the main reason was because this male lead was not originally an actor.

At least she had the memories of acting from her original form and was playing herself. Shen Yunqing had neither.

"It’s going to be lively on set today."

After all, before this, everyone’s impression of the male lead was just a single photo from the side; this was the first time seeing him in person.

By the time makeup and costumes were done, it was almost ten o’clock, and the sun outside was blazing.

Luckily, today’s scenes were mostly indoors, which allowed everyone to breathe a sigh of relief.

Now all they needed to face was Director Wei’s fiery temper.

With a glance, Jiang Lingxu, who was still yawning, obediently came over to help with the somewhat long hem of the Dragon Robe.

Jiang Lingxi stepped over the threshold, just as the door of the makeup room across the way opened, and out walked a familiar figure in purple.

Upon seeing the purple robe, jade belt, the face that made people throw fruits into carriages, and the calm elegance surrounding him, even she, who had expected this person’s resemblance after dressing up, found herself momentarily dazed.

It wasn’t just a resemblance; she almost believed someone had crossed a thousand years of time and appeared before her again.

Jiang Lingxu, bending over to arrange the robe’s hem, noticed his sister had stopped moving, "Sis, why aren’t you walking?"

Jiang Lingxi snapped back to reality and stepped out of the room.

She saw Shen Yunqing nod at her in greeting, and she gave a barely noticeable nod in return.

The two had already agreed, on her proposal, that they would act as strangers on the set to avoid unnecessary speculation that could become tiresome.

The only ones who knew they were already acquainted were Director Wei and Wei Minmin, who wouldn’t say much.

At most, Wei Minmin would ask in private.

She Man, coming out behind Jiang Lingxi, couldn’t help but gasp when she saw that purple figure not far ahead.

She could already imagine how lively the atmosphere on set would be today because of his presence.

However, Jiang Lingxi and Shen Yunqing’s plan to remain unrecognized and strangers nearly hit a snag with Jiang Lingxu.

The reason was that Wei Minmin approached and greeted Shen Yunqing, "Good morning, Mr. Shen."

Shen Yunqing replied, "Good morning."

Jiang Lingxu, diligently performing his temporary assistant duties and carefully following behind Jiang Lingxi, lifted his head at the familiar voice. What he saw was an unexpected person.

"Sis..."

The ’ter’ at the end was swallowed back as Jiang Lingxi lightly tapped his mouth with her sleeve.

Facing his sister and brother-in-law’s simultaneous stares, he hunched his shoulders and pressed his lips into a line. Understood, understood, don’t let it slip.

Still, his mind was more puzzled than ever.

Wasn’t brother-in-law running a company? How did he become an actor?

Could it be that the entertainment company he runs requires the boss to act personally?

He mused over it all the way to the set and didn’t dare to voice his questions.

Just as She Man predicted, upon seeing the same figure as in yesterday’s promotional photos, the entire busy group in the hall where the shooting was about to take place erupted into a buzz.

Only a few dared to approach for a greeting, most preferring to observe from afar, sharing their excitement with nearby friends. It took courage for someone to actually step forward.

In front of the crowd, Jiang Xiyu precisely made her way to Shen Yunqing, wearing a surprise and delight that was just right, "When I saw the promotional photos yesterday, I was a bit unsure. I didn’t expect it to truly be you, Mr. Shen. Long time no see!"

Her words dropped, and most who had been secretly observing were momentarily surprised, bringing a hush over the hall.

At the center of everyone’s attention, Shen Yunqing’s first instinct was to turn his head towards Jiang Lingxi, who was seated not far away, cup in hand, about to take a sip.

Facing Jiang Xiyu, he suddenly remembered that there was something he had forgotten to explain to Your Majesty.