"Director, I need to take her away first!" Suddenly, a deep and slightly hoarse voice sounded next to Xinran's ear. She felt herself being swept off her feet and cradled against a man's chest.
The situation unfolded so suddenly that not only Xinran but also the entire crew and the director were left stunned. The man didn't give anyone time to react; he turned and intended to leave with Xinran. Just then, a staff member finally snapped back to reality and rushed forward to block the man's path.
"Who are you? How can you take an actor away without permission?" the Assistant Director blocked their way.
The man frowned slightly but said nothing. He simply gestured to the black-clad subordinate following him. The subordinate nodded and walked over to Chen Jianliang, whispering a few words in his ear. Following that, a dramatic scene unfolded: Chen Jianliang's eyes widened in shock, his mouth agape, and then he hurriedly ran over to his assistant, pulled him away, and bowed respectfully to the man before returning to the center of the set.
Xinran was somewhat bewildered, her eyes wide as she watched Chen Jianliang's series of actions. She slowly lifted her head, intending to see the face of the man holding her. Who was he that made Chen Dao bow to him?
The man's face was strikingly handsome, as if sculpted by a master craftsman—sharp features, exquisite beauty. His long, deep-set eyes were framed by thick lashes, and his dark eyebrows arched elegantly above a straight nose that perfectly curved into a flawless line. Below were thin lips that seemed slightly cold yet evoked thoughts of what it would be like to kiss them...
Such a beautiful face surpassed many recognized heartthrobs in the industry, yet it carried an air of aloofness that suggested he was not to be approached lightly. Xinran stared at him in a daze, lost in thought as waves of emotion surged within her. It was him! The man who had seen her injured at the makeup room door just moments ago. She could hardly believe it; at this moment, she was curled up against his chest, swept off her feet by him. He had come to her side like a deity and rescued her from her pain. All of this made her feel an overwhelming urge to rely on him.
The man carried Xinran down the stairs and out to a sleek black Ferrari parked by the roadside. His subordinate opened the car door first and stood ready to close it after they got inside.
"Wait! Please put me down!" As Xinran caught sight of the luxurious car that left her somewhat bewildered, a hint of doubt began to rise within her, prompting her to stop the man's attempt to place her inside.
"What's wrong?" He set her down and raised an eyebrow in question.
"Sir, do you mind telling me who you are? Where are you taking me? I was still in the audition inside when you just took me out from the set. Why didn’t the director stop you? Instead, he seemed so deferential towards you? What did your subordinate say to him? What is your identity?" Xinran's eyes revealed deep unease and suspicion. Who was this man before her? Why did he command such respect that even Chen Dao had to bow? How did he know her? What were his intentions in getting close?
She knew nothing about all this; she had almost gotten into his car without realizing it—almost sold without understanding why! She recognized that it was because of her injured ankle, combined with Jerry not being around and the pained expression on his face at the makeup room door that had affected her so deeply, making her drop her guard completely. Thankfully, at this moment she had regained some clarity; it wasn't too late!
"You've asked so many questions, which one should I answer first?" the man chuckled.
"Any of them is fine. Please forgive my rudeness since we don't know each other, right?" Xinran stood there, enduring the piercing pain, her face showing a cold expression.
"That's true. However, I can only tell you that my name is Dong Shan Zhong. The reason I took you away from Set is that your foot is injured. If you keep pushing it, it will get serious, and you need to be treated promptly. As for anything else you want to know, I will tell you, but not now!" After saying this, the man ignored what Xinran wanted to say and bent down again to pick her up, directly placing her inside the car before sitting in himself.
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