Caught in Affairs with Superstar

Wang Zilin has been Wen Bing’s long-time partner.

Previously, when shooting "Life," Wang Zilin helped out in Wen Bing’s film crew. In subsequent films, she was still around, handling different tasks but all in positions requiring patience and management skills.

In a film crew, there are at least twenty people, and managing their daily needs is a significant issue.

Wang Zilin, with her rich management experience and familiarity with the team, managed it smoothly.

Wang Zilin said, "By the way, I was chatting on the way here, and the kid doesn’t even know what acting here is about, not even having discussed remuneration."

Zhou Yun said, "Let the director talk to him first. If the director wants to use him, then we can sign a contract."

Wen Bing said, "This film only has a budget of ten million, can’t offer a high salary."

"The pay isn’t the issue. If necessary, I’ll share some of my pay," Zhou Yun said. "Who would act in your film just for the remuneration?"

Wen Bing laughed.

Wang Zilin also laughed.

"Everyone says we offered Zhou Yun such high pay to make him star in so many of our films."

Zhou Yun said, "You should tell this to President Yao, let him know how many people outside are trying to throw money at me to act in their films, but I rejected them all to work for him."

The group chatted and laughed.

Just then, Yi Zhe arrived.

He walked in and immediately took out a cigarette.

Wang Zilin glanced at him and said, "Go finish that on the side before coming over."

Yi Zhe, hearing this, reluctantly put it away.

"Going to play mahjong tonight?" Zhou Yun asked.

Yi Zhe shook his head, "Not a chance, I’m totally exhausted. It’ll take three to five days to recover."

"Serves you right," Wang Zilin chuckled.

At this moment, Yu Zhiyang came down after putting his things away.

He walked over quietly.

Upon seeing him, Wang Zilin nodded, "Let’s go to the restaurant next door, for those who haven’t arrived yet, send them a message to meet directly at the restaurant."

The group headed to the restaurant.

The new recruit caught everyone’s attention.

"Little Yu, did you come alone?"

"Yeah."

"Wow, your company didn’t assign you an assistant?"

"No need."

"That’s rare. These days, every actor I meet has an assistant nearby."

"I don’t need one."

"How old are you this year?"

"Nineteen."

"Have you acted before?"

"In a few things."

"What kinds?"

"Mostly ones that haven’t aired."

"..."

After some chatting, they got a rough idea of Yu Zhiyang’s personality.

Turns out, he’s a closed-off person.

Not much fun.

"The stir-fried cucumber and eel is pretty good."

"Delicious," Zhou Yun nodded, "I thought eel was bad before, but this is quite tasty."

Wang Zilin said, "I’ve heard that during the summer, they have snails here, stir-fried with chives, also really good."

"Not available now?" Yi Zhe asked.

"They said snail meat isn’t good at this time," Wang Zilin replied.

All food enthusiasts gathered there.

Wang Zilin noticed Zhou Yun eating every dish without being picky, just like Yu Zhiyang, indeed the one brought by Zhou Yun, also not picky.

Wang Zilin wasn’t just Wen Bing’s manager; she worked on other New Shield projects when Wen Bing wasn’t filming.

She’s encountered all sorts of celebrities, each with their quirks.

Comparing them all, Wang Zilin realized how rare actors like Zhou Yun, who doesn’t create drama or make excessive demands, are and how pleasant it is to work with them.

She tells everyone the same.

"Little Yu, do you have any dietary restrictions?" Wang Zilin asked.

Yu Zhiyang shook his head, "I eat everything."

"You’re easy to take care of," Wang Zilin smiled. "Let me know if you need anything."

Yu Zhiyang replied with a hum.

Yi Zhe looked at him oddly, "Kid, you’re so quiet, can you act?"

Yu Zhiyang lifted his head, his eyes bright and clear, "I can."

Yi Zhe: "..."

Zhou Yun laughed.

Wen Bing also laughed.

Everyone knew Yu Zhiyang was Zhou Yun’s recruit, so they joked around but didn’t say anything excessive, taking care of Yu Zhiyang.

After the meal, Wen Bing and Zhou Yun walked at the back.

He said, "Since he’s here, just finalize it."

Zhou Yun smiled.

"Alright."

"And don’t bother about the pay, just a token sum, one thousand bucks."

"Alright," Zhou Yun agreed on his behalf.