Dating the Heartthrob Superstar
Chapter 72: Being Showed Up

Chapter 72: Chapter 72: Being Showed Up

Chapter 72: Overwhelmed by Show-offs

Early the next morning, Lin Qin and Meng Chao went to the film set since they had an early shoot.

About an hour later, Meng Ke arrived, but he seemed low in spirits, looking utterly dejected as if he’d suffered a major blow.

When Meng Chao was taking a break, Meng Ke leaned over to him, "I’m heading back at noon."

With Han Zhi leaving, Meng Ke also wanted to leave. Knowing he’d benefitted from his brother, he still came over to say goodbye, which showed he had a lot of affection for his brother, Meng Chao.

Meng Chao glanced at Meng Ke, teasing, "What? Failed to pull off your drunken bravado last night?"

Meng Ke let out a long sigh at the mention of this, "Let’s not talk about it." He looked a bit defeated, not wanting to elaborate.

Meng Chao clicked his tongue sympathetically, "Poor guy."

But in the next second, Meng Ke changed to a hopeful expression, "Do you have any work lined up after this movie is finished?"

Meng Chao immediately went on alert, moving slightly away from Meng Ke.

Meng Ke continued to move closer to Meng Chao.

Meng Chao pushed him away a bit, maintaining some distance, "If you have something to say, just say it. Stop being so clingy."

"You first tell me if you have any work after this," Meng Ke persistently asked, waiting for a definite answer.

Meng Chao stared at Meng Ke for a long time before suddenly chuckling, "I know what you want. I’ve got three words for you..."

Meng Ke tensed up, "Don’t say it!"

Meng Chao deliberately slowed down, emphasizing each word, "I, am, busy!"

"I had your agent send me your schedule. After the movie, you’re on break!" Meng Ke accused. He just hoped Meng Chao would return to the company to hold down the fort so he could have some time to pursue his girlfriend. If he didn’t hurry, she’d be gone.

"I’m indeed on break," Meng Chao admitted generously, "But being on break doesn’t mean I have nothing to do."

"What could be more important than me pursuing my girlfriend?" Meng Ke asked urgently.

Meng Chao laughed, "Of course there’s something. I’m taking my girlfriend on a trip."

Meng Ke was infuriated, You’ve got a girlfriend, so what?!

Meng Chao patted Meng Ke’s shoulder, "Maybe you could have the old man handle it himself."

Meng Ke laughed dryly, "Do you think that’s possible?" If the old man knew he was ditching work to chase after his wife, he’d break his legs.

"Then there’s nothing we can do," Meng Chao shrugged, looking helpless.

Meng Ke still wanted to try convincing Meng Chao, but the production staff were already calling them.

"Anyway, good luck!" Meng Chao cheerfully encouraged, then turned around to shoot his scene, leaving Meng Ke regretfully clenching his fists.

At noon, Meng Ke was called back by an urgent call from his secretary, pausing his plans to convince Meng Chao to return to the company. However, he didn’t give up, and for the next two months, Meng Ke sent numerous texts to Meng Chao, always asking the same thing: would you be willing to return to the company?

After being rejected multiple times by Meng Chao, Meng Ke’s texts grew increasingly woeful, and Meng Chao found great amusement in reading them daily.

Eventually, feeling sorry for his brother, Meng Chao finally agreed to return to the company before the wrap-up of "Silent Fight." But only for half a month.

Meng Ke was so exhilarated that he transferred a large sum of money to Meng Chao immediately.

Meng Ke: "Here’s some money for you and Lin Qin’s travel fund. Splurge on whatever you like, and if it’s not enough, ask for more."

Meng Chao: "In the future, if you want to transfer money to me, use this account number. xx Bank: xxx..."

Meng Ke: "When did you get a new card?"

Meng Chao: "It’s Lin Qin’s card."

Meng Ke: "..."

Meng Chao: "From now on, my money is Lin Qin’s money."

Meng Ke: "..."

Meng Chao: "You could also leave all your assets to Han Zhi."

Meng Ke: "..."

Meng Chao: "Oh, I forgot, you haven’t won Han Zhi’s heart yet."

Meng Ke: "..."

Meng Chao: "I plan to propose to Lin Qin during this trip. Give me some advice, where would be romantic to propose, and where should the wedding be held?"

Meng Ke: "....."

Feeling overwhelmed by being shown off to, Meng Ke threw his phone in anger, deciding not to reply to Meng Chao anymore. So what if you managed to win their heart? Just wait a few days, and I’ll have Han Zhi’s heart! I’ll also transfer all my assets to Han Zhi, and propose too!

Seeing Meng Ke stop responding, Meng Chao chuckled and put away his phone, his gaze falling gently on Lin Qin, who was still shooting late into the night.

Tonight’s scene was the final scene of "Silent Fight." Time had flown by, and over five months had passed. The weather had shifted from scorching heat to bitter cold, and a heavy snow had even fallen on the set today.

There was heat inside the set, so it wasn’t too cold, but Lin Qin, wearing a thin shirt, was already fully absorbed in his role. Every action and expression was no longer Lin Qin but the character from "Silent Fight."

They say focused people are the most attractive, and Meng Chao thought this saying fit Lin Qin perfectly. In any case, Meng Chao felt utterly captivated by Lin Qin, his eyes and heart filled with him, leaving no room for anyone else.

This scene was between Lin Qin and the second male lead, Huang Wankai. Huang Wankai, who was an undercover agent within the police, was finally exposed and was attempting to escape in the dead of night.

Lin Qin discovered Huang Wankai’s tracks and pursued him relentlessly.

Huang Wankai wasn’t really talented, but the director couldn’t reject this actor because the producers forced him in. Thankfully, during the entire filming process, Lin Qin and Meng Chao’s excellent acting could lead other actors into the scene, and with the director being a renowned one who knew how to guide, Huang Wankai didn’t end up dragging the project down.

However, tonight, Huang Wankai was in terrible form, with the same scene taking more than ten takes, and he just couldn’t deliver what the director wanted. Huang Wankai either forgot his lines, missed his cues, or even interrupted Lin Qin’s dialogue, making the situation extremely awkward.

No one expected the film, which had been progressing smoothly, to stall at the final scene, causing the director to furiously berate Huang Wankai. Initially, they planned to wrap up by ten o’clock, but due to Huang Wankai, they dragged on until one in the morning, and the scene still wasn’t complete.

Everyone had been busy all day, and by that point, they were exhausted and sleepy. Unfortunately, the person crucial to their getting off work simply wasn’t getting it, and the staff could only mutter complaints under their breath. However, when the director shouted "action," they still had to muster up the energy to shoot properly.

The person who should have been the most tired was Lin Qin. Since Huang Wankai couldn’t get the scene right, Lin Qin kept repeating it with him repeatedly. If it were someone with a short temper, they would have exploded by now.

But Lin Qin was exceptionally patient, going through take after take, giving a flawless performance each time. Seeing this, the director began to feel sorry for Lin Qin.

"Take a break!" After yet another failed take, the director said with a dark expression.