Chapter 378 - 378 A Lure, Invitation From The Director
378 A Lure, Invitation From The Director
Ai Tingya felt that Zachary was quite capable after spending a week together. Everyone could see how stunning he was on the first stage after all. Furthermore, Zachary was a director who had come from Shanghai TV Station. It was necessary for the boss to greet him when he came to inspect work.
Luo Feng nodded. “I was too busy previously and didn’t even have time to eat. I can take this opportunity to greet him.”
The two of them pa.s.sed through the lounge area and walked to the staff rest area. This was a place without cameras. At that time, Luo Feng had considered that the contestants would also have special circ.u.mstances that did not look like they had entered the country, so he had prepared many lounges here.
The male and female sections were divided into two sides, and the director’s lounge was at the top of the male section.
The two of them chatted as they walked up. Luo Feng unintentionally saw someone enter the male area.
“Someone went in just now,” Luo Feng said.
Ai Tingya’s attention was on Luo Feng. When she looked again, he had already entered. “Is he a staff member?”
“She should be a contestant,” Luo Feng said. “She’s wearing a pinkish-gray training suit. Also, she has a large number 15 label on her.”
Ai Tingya immediately perked up.
Wasn’t Number 15, Ah Shuang, the girl who had a lot of scenes this time? The program had a clear rule. If there were no special circ.u.mstances, contestants had to apply in advance to enter the staff rest area and get permission.
Ah Shuang’s actions were clearly against the rules.
Ai Tingya had a bad feeling when she thought about how many scenes she had on the first stage.
Luo Feng b.u.mped her shoulder and pulled her along. “Follow them and take a look.”
The two of them walked quickly and quickly caught up to Ah Shuang. They fell behind her and followed her up the stairs to the highest floor.
Then, Ah Shuang stopped in front of Director Zachary’s door and knocked lightly. “Director, I’m coming in.”
After Ah Shuang entered, Luo Feng and Ai Tingya quickly followed. They saw that the door had opened a crack and they could see inside.
The director’s room had one bedroom, one living room, and one bathroom. The moment he entered, he saw the sofa and the difference in price. Zachary was sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed, one hand constantly touching the empty seat beside him.
Ah Shuang stood in front of Zachary and asked, “Director, why are you looking for me?”
Zachary’s eye sockets were very deep, and his eyes seemed to be nestled inside as he sized her up. He stroked his chin and said, “I remember that you guys don’t allow all communication devices that can be connected to the outside world, right?”
Ah Shuang nodded. “Yes, to be fair.”
Zachary took out his phone and placed it on the coffee table. He leaned back on the sofa and said, “Do you want to know about your performance yesterday?”
Ah Shuang fell silent.
Luo Feng and Ai Tingya could not see her expression, but they could tell from her hands that she was very tempted.
After hesitating for a while, Ah Shuang said, “No… No need. Thank you, Director, I have to abide by the rules.”
Seeing that she wasn’t going to take the bait, Zachary revealed a determined smile. He patted the seat beside him and said, “Sit down and talk slowly.”
Ah Shuang didn’t choose to sit beside Zachary. Instead, she sat in another single seat. “Director, is there anything else? I still have to go back and rehea.r.s.e for the new stage.”
Zachary didn’t answer. Instead, he asked, “I heard that your family’s conditions aren’t very good. Your father… isn’t in good health either.”
He focused on Ah Shuang’s paralyzed father.
Ah Shuang lowered her eyes. Her face, which was full of vitality, was also covered with a layer of gloom.
“You guys are going to be sealed here for more than three months. Don’t you want to call home and ask?” Zachary continued to guide Ah Shuang.
The first condition was already very tempting. In order to be fair, Ah Shuang refused to look at her phone. However, her family had always been Ah Shuang’s concern. She thought of her aged grandmother and young sister.
She really wanted to hear their voices. She wanted to ask her father if he had watched yesterday’s show.
Did they feel that she was different on stage?
Ah Shuang pursed her lips and tightened her grip on the corner of her shirt. After struggling for a moment, she said carefully, “Can I really call my father?”
“Of course you can. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have asked you to come alone.” Zachary’s smile widened.
Ah Shuang held the phone with both hands. She was still struggling internally. She looked up and said, “Just three minutes!”
“You can call as long as you want.” Zachary was very generous.
Ah Shuang dialed the number based on her memory. The few seconds of waiting for the call to connect seemed to be as long as a few hours.
“h.e.l.lo? h.e.l.lo! Daddy, it’s Ah Shuang. I borrowed the director’s phone to call you. I only have three minutes!” Ah Shuang started crying. “I’m fine here. How are you feeling?”
“Yes, yes. I’ll take care of myself. You and Grandma, too.”
“If Little Sister is naughty, I’ll beat her up when I get back. Don’t worry… Mm-hm, it’s fine as long as she’s obedient.”
“Did you watch TV last night? Thank you, Dad. I’ll keep working hard!”
“Remember to remind Grandma to take her medicine on time. If the leftovers are spoiled, don’t eat them. I can already earn money!”
Ah Shuang cried as she spoke quickly, as if she had a basket of words to answer.
Even though Luo Feng and Ai Tingya could not hear what Ah Shuang’s father said, they could roughly guess from Ah Shuang’s answer. It was nothing more than trivial instructions.
Just like every time his parents or Professor Ai called.
No matter how old they were, their parents would always be worried about their children.
“Yes, yes. I’ll eat well and won’t lose weight. You guys take care of your bodies too. I’ll work hard!” Ah Shuang sniffed. “Three minutes are up. I’m hanging up.”
She hung up decisively and stared blankly at the two minutes and 59 seconds of call time on the screen for a while.
Ah Shuang quickly composed herself and handed the phone to him with both hands. “Thank you, Director.”
“You’re welcome.” Zachary held his phone in one hand and wiped Shuang’s tears with a tissue in the other.
“Director!”
Realizing that the action had crossed the line, she took a tissue and hurriedly stood up to distance herself. She didn’t dare to move even if Zachary didn’t say that he was leaving. She stared at the tip of her shoe awkwardly.
“How’s your father’s health?” Zachary made small talk as if nothing had happened.
Ah Shuang nodded vigorously.
“He must be very satisfied with your performance last night.” Zachary leaned lazily against the sofa and said, “It’s no wonder. I gave you the most scenes after all.”
“Thank… Thank you, Director.” Ah Shuang bowed 90 degrees, her heart beating nervously.
The director obviously had other motives for calling her over. She could not thank him from the bottom of her heart.
“There’s no need to thank me. After all, your performance is really very good.” Zachary smiled. “But I also discovered other girls with good performances yesterday. You might not have so many scenes next time.”
Facing the blatant threat and temptation, Ah Shuang bit her lips tightly and did not speak.
Zachary leaned forward slightly and stared at her impressive b.r.e.a.s.t.s. “Actually, you don’t have to work so hard. I have many ways to help you.”