Shuangwen Female Main Character Doesn’t Want To Be a Sensation #100

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Chapter 100

(Scumbag!)

Shi Zhi: Since it can’t live too long, let’s leave this beautiful world early.

Inspired by Cheng Yu, Shi Zhi arranged a new place for the turtle.

Killing two birds with one stone.

The sentiment was there, and they could eat it, too, which was nourishing.

Cheng Yu tried to get Shi Zhi to stay away while handling the turtle, thinking the scene might be a bit brutal for the average person. He had prepared many healthy snacks for Shi Zhi, with the key being low sugar.

Cheng Yu knew about Shi Zhi’s recent root canal treatment, so sugary things were off-limits.

Not long after Cheng Yu got to the kitchen, Shi Zhi, who was supposed to be in the living room, squeezed in with her arms crossed.

“What’s wrong?” Seeing Cheng Yu looking a bit lost, Shi Zhi asked.

“Don’t know where to start?”

“No problem. Do you want me to do it?” she asked lovingly, eagerly picking up the big knife.

Cheng Yu shook his head, “No need.” He took the knife back from her.

Shi Zhi was not an ordinary person.

Together, the dynamic duo worked on the turtle they had won from the program director.

Before handling the turtle, Cheng Yu made sure Shi Zhi wanted to stay in the kitchen, bringing her snacks from the living room and setting up a stool for her.

Taking care of her very thoughtfully.

Cheng Yu’s cooking skills were good; he handled the turtle efficiently and pleasingly. Previously, when Shi Zhi was with others, they would gather around her. This time, Shi Zhi was waiting on the side with a plate of snacks.

This was a novel experience for Shi Zhi.

Shi Zhi glanced around and made a new discovery—

Cheng Yu could pass for a male model with a perfect butt.

…

The secretary had some work-related matters to discuss with Shi Zhi and couldn’t find her for half a day. This wouldn’t happen normally since Shi Zhi had a decent attitude toward work. Shi Zhi finally responded later.

Secretary: Boss Shi, where are you now? When are you coming back to the office?

It’s easier to discuss things at the office.

Shi Zhi: Not coming back.

Secretary: ???

Does she have other work arrangements and can’t make it?

Shi Zhi told the secretary: Lost track of time in paradise.

Shi “Lost track of time in paradise” Zhi felt she couldn’t be more at ease. Cheng Yu had made food for her, and though the turtle soup was supposed to be for Cheng Yu, she drank quite a bit, too. After eating and drinking her fill, Cheng Yu invited her to go fishing.

Sunbathing while fishing, with Cheng Yu baiting the hook for her.

Good food, good drink, and good company. Handsome and pleasant to talk to.

Who would want to go back to work on such heavenly days?!

…

Shi Zhi eventually returned to the office, still worried about her cats.

As soon as “Fast Forward” aired, Shi Zhi’s title of “Mother in Law” gained even more traction. On the show, Shi Zhi actively responded to fangirls, chatting with them about which star they liked. When one claimed to love all of her artists, Shi Zhi joked about “bigamy.”

It became a collection of jokes.

“Sisters, so real. They’re all husbands, isn’t that just me?”

“Is it our fault? It’s Grandma’s fault for signing so many handsome boys! (dog head)”

“I’ve already got the chicken coop ready.”

“Shi Zhi: Bigamy warning!”

“I give up resisting. Please, Mother in law, come arrest me. I’m willing to work at your studio.”

“Ha, you’re not going to work, you’re after the boys and girls in the studio.”

“Wrong, I’m after Shi Zhi!”

Cheng Yu watched every episode of Shi Zhi’s variety shows. He saw the whole process of Shi Zhi winning the turtle for him, and the corners of his mouth began to lift uncontrollably.

He also saw the comments calling Shi Zhi “Mother-in-law” from her artists’ fans.

Cheng Yu started to imagine: if Shi Zhi was his mother-in-law, and if he and Shi Zhi had something, then… what would he be?

Father-in-law.

“…”

…

Brother Quan floated in with the “Good Days” BGM, which always signaled good news.

Brother Quan excitedly told Shi Zhi, “Director Zong Gong said in public that he wants to invite you to star in his new drama!”

Compared to before, Shi Zhi had at least some reaction; she knew about Director Zong Gong.

A famous director with high standards, his films usually achieved both box office success and critical acclaim.

Brother Quan was so excited he couldn’t stand still, “Not only Director Zong Gong, but also Director Xiang, and Director Jiang…”

The latter directors were slightly less renowned but still had their own representative works. All of them expressed interest in Shi Zhi.

Shi Zhi straightened up a bit, “What’s going on?”

To be precise, it was at a film festival where many well-known domestic directors were invited, including Directors Zong Gong, Xiang, and Wang.

During an interview, the host asked Director Zong Gong if there were any actors he wanted to work with. Director Zong Gong said, “I watched Shi Zhi in ‘Wild Grass of the Distant Mountains,’ and I think she’s very talented. I want to work with her and let her play the female lead in my new film.”

This was explosive news. A top director openly admired Shi Zhi and wanted to cast her as the female lead. Whether true or not, this statement alone showed Shi Zhi’s status in Director Zong Gong’s mind.

Following this, Directors Xiang and Jiang also expressed their desire to work with Shi Zhi.

For most people, having one director publicly express admiration would be enough to boast about for a year. Shi Zhi had three.

It hadn’t even hit the trending topics yet, but it was enough to make others envious and jealous.

Shi Zhi watched the entire video and commented, “This is probably the joy of competition.”

“Like kids in kindergarten, one picks a balloon, and the others all want it too.”

It wasn’t necessarily that she was so exceptional or irreplaceable. However, because Director Zong Gong named her the female lead, the other directors became competitive.

Brother Quan: Do you think describing these famous directors as kids fighting over a balloon is appropriate?

However, on reflection, Brother Quan found it unexpectedly fitting.

Now, he couldn’t shake the image of directors as kids fighting over balloons!

Shi Zhi asked Brother Quan, “Do you think Director Zhang and Director Chen might also be interested in joining this competition?”

Directors Zhang and Chen were on the same level as Director Zong Gong and had numerous heavyweight works.

Shi Zhi: Come and join the fun.

Brother Quan thought it unlikely. The three directors were already heavyweight enough; adding Directors Zhang and Chen seemed over the top. Shi Zhi was really daring to think big.

However, after denying it, Brother Quan thought that many impossible things seemed possible with Shi Zhi.

There was a certain likelihood.

Brother Quan wanted to know how Shi Zhi would handle this situation and felt like taunting his old rivals.

So distressing our Zhi Zhi has to face three olive branches and maybe more.

Brother Quan was already dreaming wildly. Shi Zhi didn’t think it was a dilemma at all.

“Competitive bidding.”

“Fair competition.”

Even top directors had to consider the script.

For other actors, the relationship with directors was that the actor was the subordinate, and the director was the Boss. In Shi Zhi’s case, the roles were reversed; she became the subordinates’ Boss and director.

Brother Quan: This balloon is indeed expanding.

Given the directors’ public statements, the news had already spread throughout the industry. Just after Shi Zhi and Brother Quan finished talking, the secretary informed Shi Zhi that Dong De wanted to see her.

Shi Zhi let Dong De in. He wasn’t empty-handed and brought local specialities for Shi Zhi.

Shi Zhi showed disapproval, “Why be so polite?”

“I’m not the kind of boss who needs gifts.”

She said she had already taken Dong De’s local specialties and started unpacking them to see what fresh items they were.

Dong De, “…”

After hesitating for a while, Dong De finally spoke, “Boss. Shi, I heard several directors want to invite you to act.”

Shi Zhi paused from checking the local specialities.

Although Dong De didn’t explicitly say it, his expression said it all.

He knew.

Boss Shi’s claim to be idle in the studio was false; she was in high demand.

Brother Quan had no intention of helping Shi Zhi, thinking she should face the consequences of her nonsense talk.

Shi Zhi remained unperturbed, “Actually, I’m a retired worker, rehired.”

Looking sincerely at Dong De.

…

What nonsense about being rehired.

Dong De: Do you think I believe you now?

Why is Boss Shi so quick-witted!

But Dong De had no complaints. Without Shi Zhi’s encouragement, he wouldn’t have won the championship.

Brother Quan originally wanted to see Shi Zhi flounder in front of her artists, but Dong De skipped over the topic himself.

He had to go and make money for Boss Shi.

After Dong De left, Shi Zhi continued to inspect the local specialities. They were edible, and she already started eating. They tasted good.

Brother Quan felt it was hard to put into words; no normal person was around. Seeing Brother Quan lingering, Shi Zhi thought he also craved the local specialities.

She tossed him a bag, “Tell me if you want to eat. I’m not that stingy.”

“…”

Brother Quan didn’t eat. He just thought of something.

“When do you plan to go public with Mr. Cheng?”

“You have your own studio now, it’s running well, and you’re not a traffic star anymore…” More like a traffic master.

“If you want to go public, just do it. No need to hide. Just let the team know in advance so I can plan the announcement and write a statement.”

Brother Quan was quite emotional. Shi Zhi’s journey hadn’t been easy, from being popular to stepping back to her current resurgence, which was even better than before. She now had someone to accompany and support her.

Thinking of this, Brother Quan’s eyes began to well up.

Shi Zhi almost choked on her food, “Go public with what?”

Brother Quan, “…Your relationship with Mr. Cheng.”

Shi Zhi was even more confused, “But Cheng Yu and I aren’t dating.”

Brother Quan’s tears retracted instantly. He suddenly felt he had misjudged the situation.

“After all this, you still won’t give Mr. Cheng a title?!”

Scumbag!