I Become The Richest Man With A monthly Salary of Twenty Thousand Yuan-Chapter 714 - 493: Beginnings_2

Ling Xiang was at a loss, looking nervously at Xia Liang, afraid he would criticize her.

"It's okay. Just be careful not to make this kind of mistake next time."

Xia Liang smiled, showing no sign of blame. Ling Xiang had only been an assistant for a few days, so a small mistake was forgivable.

Seeing that Xia Liang wasn't blaming her, Ling Xiang was very touched.

"Thank you, Brother Xia. I definitely won't make this kind of mistake again." Ling Xiang said earnestly. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"So, what do we do now? Should I go stay at another hotel?"

Xia Liang didn't answer Ling Xiang, instead turning to the front desk to ask, "The presidential suite should have multiple bedrooms, right?"

"Yes, it has two."

"Then one suite will be fine."

"Okay, please present your IDs..."

After completing the check-in, Xia Liang and Ling Xiang arrived at the presidential suite on the hotel's top floor.

"Brother Xia, this room is so luxurious! I never knew a presidential suite could be this extravagant..."

Although Ling Xiang was generally composed, she was still a recent college graduate, and this was the first time she had ever seen a presidential suite. It spanned two floors. The lower floor had a living room, bathroom, and kitchen, while the upper floor had two open-style bedrooms separated by screens instead of doors.

Although the decor was flashy and gave off a nouveau riche vibe, it was surprisingly elegant and tasteful. It seemed the hotel had put a lot of thought into it; this presidential suite was definitely meticulously designed.

"Brother Xia, am I really going to stay with you?" Ling Xiang wasn't being shy; her mind was just completely filled with a single thought.

Am I really going to stay in such a luxurious room?

"Yes, what else? It would be inconvenient if you stayed at another hotel and I needed you for something."

"That's true," Ling Xiang chuckled. "It's my first time staying in a room like this."

Looking at the opulent room, she felt incredibly fortunate.

Aside from the wealthy kids, probably none of my classmates have had the chance to stay in such a luxurious room, right?

After settling in and familiarizing himself with the suite, Xia Liang changed his clothes and took Ling Xiang to the Venus Hotel. Before filming began, the crew was holding a kick-off ceremony there.

Arriving at the hotel entrance, Xia Liang saw Yi Fei entering, surrounded by bodyguards and assistants. Yi Fei was a top-tier actress in the country.

"Brother Xia, look! That's Yi Fei!" Ling Xiang whispered. "She looks even more ethereal in person than on TV. No wonder she's called a Fairy Lady. She's so beautiful."

Indeed, Liu Yifei was as pretty as a picture. With her rosy lips slightly parted, a small oval face, and a slender figure accentuated by a flowing white dress that swayed with the breeze, she truly looked like an otherworldly fairy who had descended to the mortal realm.

"She is beautiful," Xia Liang commented. "Do you think she might be the female lead in my movie?"

"No way. What are the odds of that?" Ling Xiang shook her head in disagreement.

"Hmm, you never know," Xia Liang said with a laugh. Of course, he wasn't bored enough to actually perform a divination; it was just an offhand remark.

Knowing everything in advance would take away a lot of the fun.

"Speaking of which, why didn't they tell you, the boss, who the lead actress is?" Ling Xiang asked.

"Because I didn't ask. Let's go in. We'll see my leading lady soon enough."

Guided by a staff member, Xia Liang and Ling Xiang found the private room reserved by the film crew. As soon as they entered, Xia Liang saw Yi Fei sitting and talking with the director.

"Brother... Brother Xia... it is Yi Fei," Ling Xiang stammered in surprise.

Could it be...?

Xia Liang was also surprised. For Yi Fei to be here at this time, there was a high probability she was the female lead for the movie, "The Magician"!

Just then, the director spotted Xia Liang. "He's here! He's here!" the director waved excitedly. "Our male lead has arrived! Master Xia... Hey, Master Xia, hurry, come on over!"

Xia Liang smiled and walked over to the director.

"Come, come, Yi Fei, let me introduce you. This is our male lead, Xia Liang!" the director said with a smile. "And Master Xia, this goddess needs no introduction from me, right? The one and only famous Fairy Lady, Yi Fei!"

"The director is exaggerating. Hello, Xia Liang. I'm Yi Fei," she said with a humble smile, studying him with a probing gaze.

In fact, Liu Yifei was quite curious about Xia Liang. A major director like Cao Yi wouldn't casually cast a newcomer. She had asked Cao Yi about it earlier, and he had only said that Xia Liang was an extremely talented actor. There were fewer than ten people in the entire entertainment industry whom Cao Yi would praise so highly. Moreover, the way the director addressed Xia Liang was also peculiar.

"Hello," Xia Liang said to Yi Fei with a smile.

After the introductions, the banquet began. At the dinner table, nearly everyone besides the director was sizing up Xia Liang. They were all incredibly curious about this big shot from the Magic Circle who was a newcomer to the film industry.

The two who watched him the most were the female lead, Liu Yifei, and the second male lead, Wen Bin, as they would have the most scenes with him.

Wen Bin was a seasoned actor whose exquisite skills had earned him numerous awards. He was also much older than Xia Liang and considered a senior in the field. Unlike the others, he had once chanced upon a display of Xia Liang's prowess in Jinling and thus treated him with the utmost respect.

Wen Bin's reverence made Xia Liang a little uncomfortable. After all, he had left the transcendent profession of a Diviner and entered the industry of Magicians. One should be dedicated to one's current profession. It took some convincing, but Xia Liang finally managed to get Wen Bin to treat him normally.

After dinner, they held the kick-off ceremony in the hotel's multimedia center. Once all the formalities were over, everyone went back to rest early, knowing that the next day's filming would be grueling.

Upon returning to the hotel, Xia Liang took out his luggage and began to unpack. Since he would be staying here for the duration of the shoot, it made no sense to live out of a suitcase.

"I'm going to take a shower first. Please get the script and lines for tomorrow's scenes ready. I'll look at them in a bit," Xia Liang said.

"Alright, Brother Xia." Ling Xiang nodded and started organizing the things Xia Liang would need.

Xia Liang grabbed a change of clothes and went into the bathroom. As Ling Xiang heard the sound of running water, she was suddenly struck by the traditional rules of propriety between men and women. She hadn't considered the implications of being alone with a man before, but it now dawned on her that she was staying in the same suite as him.

Could something... happen between us?

To be honest, if Xia Liang really wanted to make a move on me, I wouldn't refuse. He's so handsome, I'd be getting the better end of the deal.

Just as Ling Xiang was lost in her fantasies, Xia Liang emerged from the bathroom. His damp hair falling across his face gave him an extra allure that, combined with his handsome features, made Ling Xiang blush instantly.

"Is everything ready?"

"It's... it's ready!"

"Then you can go take a shower."

"Ah? A shower...?"

"What, you're not going to?"

"Uh... I am..."

Seeing Ling Xiang's flushed face, Xia Liang knew she must be feeling embarrassed.

Silly girl, she's got quite an imagination.

"Go get cleaned up and sleep early. We have a busy day tomorrow. I'm going to go over the script," Xia Liang said, taking the script upstairs.

After he left, Ling Xiang calmed down a little. She picked up her prepared clothes, went into the bathroom, and soaked in the tub. The presidential suite's comfortable jacuzzi was so relaxing that she soaked for a long time, only getting out when her skin started to wrinkle.

After changing into clean clothes, Ling Xiang stepped out of the bathroom, her anxiety returning.

What if something happens when I go upstairs? I'm not unattractive, so could Brother Xia be interested in me? If something really did happen, it wouldn't be a bad thing. Brother Xia is tall, rich, and handsome!