Chapter 43
The public welfare event was held at the Shenyang Convention and Exhibition Center. When Taemin and others arrived, the venue was already crowded. The event this time was held as a cocktail party and everyone who arrived was wearing suits and dressed to the nines. In particular, the crew of ‘Islander’ wore clothes that cost more than six figures each. In comparison, the crew and cast of ‘Female Fortress Leader’ seemed much shabbier. Tian wen wore a white suit which the elderly often wore to play Tai Chi. His hair was combed and glossy. The ‘Best Actor’ Hong Bin standing behind him in a short-sleeved shirt, shorts, and slippers. Recently, Taemin liked wearing Fashionable dress, so he showed up in a dress that made him look much more dignified. The camera lenses were fixed on them almost as soon as they appeared.
Hong Bin
Lei Pepper, do you think I look really unique here? Look at those people who are all dressed up like old fogies.
Kwon Taemin
You look common.
Hong Bin
Lei Pepper, don’t you like fancy dress? If you don’t like it, I can change!
Hong Bin had never paid attention to details and didn’t care about the place that he was in now. The lady serving at the ceremony almost sprained her ankle. ‘Is Hong Bin that open?’
Kwon Taemin
Shut up, you’re a famous actor.
Hong Bin
Why?
Kwon Taemin
You may be shameless but I’m not.
Hong Bin
•Scrutinized Taemin and said• I have to be shameless when it comes to wooing Lei Pepper. Otherwise, how can I win your heart?
Kwon Taemin
…
Hong Bin was known to be a carefree person with an eccentric character. The reporters who were familiar with him had already gotten used to it, but some of the newbies who had never known him were flabbergasted. They even thought of how to write about the love-hate relationship between Taemin and Hong Bin.
Tian wei
Hong Bin, please be more reserved when you see Li Jihyo, we are now rivals.
Tian wen specifically instructed when they were entering the venue. Hong Bin frowned with bewilderment in his peach-blossom-shaped eyes.
Hong Bin
Who’s Li Jihyo ? Is she as pretty as my Lei Pepper?
If Li Jihyo was compared to Taemin… Tian wen glanced at Taemin and shook his head.
Tian wei
No.
Hong Bin
Then why would I be so stupid as to leave Lei Pepper for that Li Jihyo ?
Tian wei
💭Hong Bin, you’re so forgetful! Back then, you insisted that Li Jihyo play the female lead before you were willing to take the role.
When he thought of the scene when he was chased out by Li Jihyo ’s assistant, Tian wen began blushing. He had never begged anyone in his life, if not for…
Lei Chan
Is that you, Senior? Senior, I thought you’d feel compelled by public opinion to not participate. We haven’t met in five years. How are you?
The middle-aged male voice sounded at the right time. Lei Chan greeted him with a wine glass in hand, looking at Tian wen with concern in his eyes. The moment Tian wen saw Lei Chan, he instantly sulked.
Tian wei
My wellbeing is none of your business, stop pretending.
Lei Chan
Senior, are you still blaming me? Are you blaming me for replacing you as director? I couldn’t help it since the investor asked for it. We were halfway through the shoot, if the investor withdrew…
Kwon Taemin
Hmph, you know what you did.
Taemin secretly scrutinized Lei Chan coldly.
Kwon Taemin
💭He seems to be a well-dressed and cultured director, and his acting skills are really something.
Taemin was best at reading people. He knew that Lei Chan was not a decent person.
Lei Chan
Hong Bin, I really didn’t expect you to join the cast of Senior’s film. I was planning to invite you to join me.
Hong Bin
I never intended to be part of your cast though. •replied with a look of disgust•
Lei Chan’s smile stiffened for a while and he stared at Hong Bin with an icy cold gaze.
Lei Chan
Are you Kwon Taemin? You’re prettier in person. I’ve heard some things about you and Sung. Taemin, you’re one of the very few in this industry who can fight.
Taemin did not immediately answer Lei Chan. he first drank a glass of fruit juice, and then slowly said
Kwon Taemin
You are…..
Lei Chan
??
Lei Chan boastfully felt that there were no actors in the entertainment industry who wouldn’t know who he was. He felt that Taemin was doing it on purpose. He felt that he was deliberately putting up such a pretense because of Tian wen’s instigation.
Tian wei
I’m Lei Chan.
Kwon Taemin
•Pretending like he had a sudden realization• Oh, you are the director of ‘Islander’. Don’t worry, we won’t be merciful when it comes to fighting for box office sales.
Lei Chan
💭Wah… Where did this omega get his confidence from? Will the film be a huge success just because Second Young Mistress Jun invested in it? I’m certain that Tian wen’s film will definitely flop!
Lei Chan
Senior, do you still lack resources now? For example some supporting characters or special effects crew. Feel free to tell me, I’ll help you solve your problems.
Tian wei
Drop the act. There are no strangers here, there’s no need for you to pretend. Lei Chan, you and I both know what you are like.
Lei Chan
💭Soo you want to be dealt with the harsh way, huh? And Taemin is just a background actor. How dare he give me that attitude? With a single command, no one else except Tian wen will dare to hire him.
Lei Chan
💭However, this omega’s figure is really great.
Taemin did not miss the glimpse of greed that flashed in Lei Chan’s eyes. He suddenly took a step forward with a glass of wine in hand, and the wine in the glass spilled onto Lei Chan’s expensive clothes.
Kwon Taemin
Oops!
Kwon Taemin
•Glaring at Hong Bin furiously and hollered• Hong Bin, why did you bump into me!?
Hong Bin
•Blinked and looked at Taemin innocently, feeling wronged• I….
Lei Chan looked at his suit, heartbroken and wishing he could strangle Taemin on the spot. He was close, so he knew clearly whether Hong Bin had bumped into Taemin or not. Soo, Taemin spilled the wine on him on purpose! ‘Is this omega tired of living?!’ The commotion attracted a lot of attention, and many members of both production teams began gathering around them.
Stranger
Hong Bin, apologize to Director Lei!
Hong Bin
Does he deserve my apology?
Stranger
Bin your words, he’s a famous director.
Hong Bin
How famous is he? Is he as famous as me?
Taemin sulked a little, regretting his decision to stage that with Hong Bin.
Kwon Taemin
💭This fool is still in the mood to compare level of fame?
The conflict between Lei Chan and Tian wen soon escalated into a huge conflict between the two sides because the members began gathering there. “Hey, isn’t that Director Tian and Hong Bin? Hong Bin, thank you for agreeing to star in Director Tian’s film and thus giving me a chance to work with Director Tian as the male lead of his film.” The person who said that was Zheng Yilong, the male lead of ‘Islander’ and Hong Bin’s rival. He looked more like a gigolo than Hong Bin did. After hearing what he said, Hong Bin smiled and cast him a disdainful glance.
Hong Bin
I’ve never wanted to cooperate with him in the first place. Don’t compare me with you. Are we of the same class? Are you also a Best Actor titleholder?
Zheng Yilong
…
Zheng Yilong
You must be Taemin, right? You rose to fame because of your violence. You’re really quite suitable for the role of a female bandit. This role doesn’t require much skill. You just need to beat up people,
Zheng Yilong said, targeting Taemin instead because he failed to insult Hong Bin. After saying that, Zheng Yilong even acted like he had given him some good advice.