Treasure Hunt: Tycoon's Priceless Runaway Wife-Chapter 879 - 877: Just a Beautiful Misunderstanding (Part 3)
Then, as if nothing had happened, Si Han flipped through the script, telling Tian Fang the facts.
"We didn’t talk much. I told Director Sun about taking leave, and he approved it. But since most of those ten days of scenes are between Brother Kai and me, Director Sun said Brother Kai has to agree too. I was just looking for Brother Kai to discuss it."
Tian Fang finally understood; this girl really is still a child, overthinking it herself.
"Did he agree?"
Others would surely think that a young lady like Si Han would be difficult to deal with, but unexpectedly, she took on the task of adjusting the schedule all by herself.
Si Han shook her head, "I haven’t mentioned it yet. Sister Fang, come with me for dinner tonight."
Tian Fang was slightly stunned, not understanding why this girl’s thoughts jumped so rapidly. One second, she was talking about Fang Kai, and the next, she was asking her to join for dinner?
"Huh? Why do you want me to join you for dinner? Aren’t you going home to eat?"
Tian Fang had been with the girl for nearly half a year and knew she was very family-oriented, always rushing home in a hurry after work. She rarely participated in crew gatherings except for meals.
The reasons for this, aside from balancing studies and having little free time, probably had to do with her watchful brother, who was also her lover.
"Well, I’m going to invite Brother Kai to dinner."
Tian Fang was slightly shocked. Si Han wanted to invite Fang Kai to dinner? What’s going on? Could this be a blatant provocation against Mr. Ji?
"You’re inviting Fang Kai to dinner? Why?"
Tian Fang was on full alert. As Si Han’s manager, she was openly helping the girl with work-related matters but secretly also helping Mr. Ji keep an eye on his beloved sister and future wife.
Now the girl said she wanted to invite another handsome guy to dinner, which almost made her heart jump out of her chest. Was this girl planning to switch her affections?
Si Han looked at her as if she were a prehistoric monster, "I’m trying to get him to agree to move up our scenes."
Tian Fang felt the girl’s blatant disdain and quickly connected the dots, finally understanding entirely.
"So you’re inviting him to dinner to get him to agree to adjust the filming schedule?" Tian Fang asked carefully, fearing another misunderstanding.
"Yes!" Si Han gave her a peculiar look, "Sister Fang, why are you so slow today?"
Tian Fang was both annoyed and amused, thinking, Am I slow? Isn’t it because I’ve been worried sick about you, the young lady?
"Yeah, I’m around you every day, how could I not get affected?" Tian Fang pinched her cheek, speaking through clenched teeth.
"I’m not stupid!" Si Han pouted in protest.
In front of her genius brother and cousin, she admitted she was not as smart, but she never thought she was dumb compared to ordinary people. At most, she had less life experience and wasn’t as savvy in social situations.
As for Fang Kai, after receiving Si Han’s invitation, his initially gloomy mood inexplicably turned better.
Every scene went smoothly in one take, even better than usual, making Director Sun, who always had high demands on him, couldn’t help but praise him a bit, "Xiao Kai, your performance today is excellent. Did something good happen?"
Fang Kai shook his head with a smile, took the water handed by his assistant, and drank it down. Then he heard Director Sun ask, "By the way, did that little girl Si Han mention anything to you?"
Although Director Sun had sent the girl to talk to Fang Kai herself, he worried the shy girl wouldn’t dare bring it up with Fang Kai, so he asked.
Fang Kai paused and gave him a sidelong look, "Mention what?"
Director Sun wore a look of understanding, "So she didn’t mention anything!"
Fang Kai thought of asking if it was about dinner. But on second thought, this was between him and Si Han; how could he discuss it with Director Sun? So, he remained silent.
Director Sun paused, thought for a while, and decided to help the bashful girl a bit.
"Come over here..." He beckoned to Fang Kai.
Fang Kai might not be as obedient to others, but he always respected and listened to Director Sun, who was like a mentor and father to him.
Fang Kai leaned in towards Director Sun, "Director Sun, what’s up?"
Director Sun, uncharacteristically soft-hearted, decided to do a good deed to the end, "That girl Si Han has to shoot an ad next month, so she needs about ten days off. And during those ten days, most of her scenes are with you."
Fang Kai’s face darkened a bit, "So? She wants to use a stand-in?"
Although he was now an acclaimed actor, he rarely used stand-ins himself and looked down on those actors who frequently used them. In his view, if you take up acting as a job, the first rule is dedication, not whether you perform well or not.
As for someone like Si Han, who got into the crew through connections and couldn’t even be dedicated, why not just go home and be a young lady instead of suffering here?
Director Sun hadn’t noticed Fang Kai’s change in expression, "I also thought she wanted a stand-in, but actually, she opposed it and wants to finish those ten days of scenes ahead of time. In other words, you’ll have to work extra hours with her to get it done."
Director Sun felt he was truly being a good person this time. Seeing Fang Kai’s increasingly unpleasant expression, he thought he had done the right thing. Without his help, the naive girl would have been scared to death facing Fang Kai’s stern face!
While Director Sun privately congratulated himself, a silent Fang Kai turned and abruptly walked away with big strides.
"Hey, Xiao Kai..."
Director Sun was baffled, wondering why, after a smooth conversation, Fang Kai suddenly walked away.
This guy’s temper was getting stranger. Had he become famous and was now ignoring this old man?
"Xiao Kai, will you agree or not?" Director Sun called out to Fang Kai’s retreating back.
Fang Kai seemed deaf as he slipped into a nearby lounge and shut the door firmly with a loud "bang."
The remaining assistant quickly approached Director Sun to apologize. Director Sun had always been more patient and tolerant with Fang Kai than others and casually waved it off.
"It’s alright, it’s alright. That brat’s temper has gotten worse. Just ask him what he thinks once he calms down. I’ve already agreed with that girl Si Han. Whether he agrees is up to him."
The assistant recalled Si Han coming over to look for Fang Kai earlier. "Alright, I’ll ask Brother Kai later. But, Si Han probably already mentioned it to him. She looked for him just now."
