Chapter 47-Entertainment Circle (9)
“Anran, are you okay?” Mu Qingli looked worriedly at Gu Anran. The other’s face was pale and her eyes bloodshot, even someone as dense as Mu Qingli could see that Gu Anran was not in a good condition.
“I’m fine…” Gu Anran said curtly but quietly regretting her decision in her heart. She hasn’t done an all-nighter in ages and now she felt terrible. Yesterday, she had stayed up till three in order to arrange the perfect traps for her enemy. She was fine before, but why was her body like this now? Is it because she changed bodies or is this body’s age too old? (The current body is only 21-22, okay?←←)
“Anran, Qingli, morning.” Hong Qingyi and Chi Mengyan greeted.
“En….”
“Good morning.”
“We’re going to have to keep a close eye on Qingli later for the filming. Try not to let her out of your sight and never leave her alone. The situation on set is a bit messy right now.”
Hong Qingyi’s words made Gu Anran frown.
“I understand.”
The four arrived on the shooting site and immediately their sudden appearance caught everyone’s attention. Of course, the center of attention was on Mu Qingli and even Gu Anran who was standing next to her could feel the mockery, contempt, and pity directed towards the girl. Although, because Gu Anran was there, the gazes directed at them were trying to be subtle but perhaps because of her title as ‘Film Empress’ this body was extra sensitive to the eyes of others.
“Anran, come over here.” Director Li waved.
Gu Anran stiffened for a moment, and then glanced at Hong Qingyi before leaving.
Gu Anran: Stay beside Qingli.
Hong Qingyi: Understood.
“Anything the matter?”
“About the photos on Weibo….I never expected anyone to have the guts to take pictures on set.” Director Li said with a frown.
“Director, you only need to concentrate on the film. No need to worry about anything else, but I’ll trouble you to start watching out for a few suspects among the cast. As for the damaged properties, Gu Studios will pay for everything.” Gu Anran said lightly with folded arms.
“Watching for suspects….” Director Li narrowed his eyes, a flash of surprise in his gaze. From her words, he can conclude that one of the cast members…no, the forces behind a cast member were the ones making trouble. Originally, he had thought it might be a crew member instead and did not pay any attention to the cast. It seems the shadiness of the entertainment circle was worse than he thought. However, seeing Gu Anran’s confident appearance, she must know who the perpetrator is already. He shook his head. It seems he has underestimated this little girl’s abilities.
“If you have nothing else, we can begin filming.” Gu Anran moved to leave.
“Wait, there is still one more thing.” Director Li shouted quickly.
“Yes?”
“Mu Qingli’s destroyed dressing room has to be kept in it’s damaged condition as evidence until the investigation is finished. Since she does not have a dressing room right now, she needs a new one. However, since we just started filming, no one wants to share a room with her…”
“That’s easy, just have her share a room with me.” Gu Anran said without even glancing back.
“Anran.” Mu Qingli was frightened by the hostile gazes around her and subconsciously hid behind Gu Anran when she returned.
“Let’s go. Qingli, you’re sharing the same dressing room as me.” Gu Anran was well aware of the small movements Mu Qingli made. She reached out and grabbed Mu Qingli’s hand, dragging the stunned woman behind her to everyone else’s surprise.
“Anran…why am I in here…” Mu Qingli froze. It was common sense that actors or actresses should not enter another’s dressing room unless it was an emergency, but why did Anran pull her in here?
“In the future, you will use the same dressing room as me. Here, meet Geek. He’s my exclusive artist. Geek, meet Mu Qingli.”
“Heya~Honey~,” Geek said, pinching his index finger and thumb together to make an ‘ok’ sign while swaying his hips back and forth.
“Um…H-hello!” As if frightened by Geek’s ‘enthusiasm’, Mu Qingli stuttered a little.
“Aiya, aiya~ What a cute little doll!” Geek smiled widely, gently pinching Mu Qingli’s cheeks.
“Alright, enough. Hurry up.” In a displeased and cold manner, Gu Anran pulled Geek’s hands away.
“Uh…uh…” Mu Qingli nodded quickly, now a little bit afraid of Geek.
And Geek only smiled more, looking at Gu Anran and then looking at Mu Qingli. His smile practically stretched from side to side, a mischievous glint in his eyes.
“Come, come, come sit. Little Liu! Help me out here! I can’t do two people’s makeup at once.” Geek called the makeup assistant behind him.
Gu Anran frowned a little. She had noticed Geek’s strange smile just now and Geek had even called over his makeup assistant who was more like a decoration to an internationally renowned makeup artist like himself. Usually, Geek would absolutely not let anyone but himself do all the makeup work but now he’s leaving it in someone else’s hands? Has he gone crazy today?
Although Gu Anran had many doubts in her heart. She couldn’t speak as Geek began to smear powder on her face. It was a taboo in the industry to move or speak when makeup is being applied in case it might cause the makeup artist’s hand to slip and ruin the face. So Gu Anran could only suppress her questions and raised her chin slightly to let Geek finish applying her makeup.
“All done.” Geek clapped his hands together in satisfaction.
Gu Anran turned her stiff neck and glanced at Mu Qingli next to her. Mu Qingli’s makeup was almost done as well. It seems that the assistant who stood to the side most of the time also had some talent even though he was used only as a piece of decoration 99% of the time.
Glancing at the time, Geek pretended to be nervous and said,
“Oh no! It’s almost time, better hurry and change into your clothes!” Then he handed them their costumes.
“Huh? Um, where am I supposed to change?” Mu Qingli asked, holding the costume and feeling overwhelmed at the same time.
“In there of course.” Geek pointed at the separate stall inside the room that was used for changing.
“Where else will you change, the bathroom? What if your costume got dirty? Hurry up, this will save time. Get in there quickly!”
“I-I will wait for Anran to finish first then-” Before she could finish, she was interrupted by Geek.
“Ah~Look at the time, it’s almost time for the shooting. We’ll be late if we change one at the time. Will you still have time to do your hair after you finish changing? How much time do you think we have? So save some time and hurry up and get in there.” Saying so, he pushed Mu Qingli into the stall and winked at Gu Anran.
Geek: Love! This is Love! I will only be able to assist so far!
Gu Anran: Is there something wrong with your eyes?
The two stared at each other within the confined space.
“Hurry up and change.” Gu Anran turned around and started to undress. Actually, she didn’t mind changing face to face, after all Mu Qingli has seen everything already. It’s not like she’ll lose a pound of flesh or something. But for the sake of Mu Qingli’s embarrassment, she turned away.
Meanwhile, Mu Qingli was so nervous that she was about to die. AHHHHH! My Goddess is undressing behind me! I can hear all the rustling! I really want to look but I’m afraid I’ll get a nosebleed like last time! Just thinking about my nosebleed is making my head dizzy!
AHHHHH! Mu Qingli slapped her hot and blushing cheeks, calming down her beating heart as she changed.
After she finished changing, she let out a sigh of relief. She turned around and found Gu Anran looking directly at her with crossed arms and with a face full of contemplation!
Ahhhh! Anran, when did you turn around and look at me! What did you see! Can you tell me! Also, that licentious look on your face that flashed before my eyes was definitely no illusion! Hey, my Goddess isn’t supposed to be like this!
###What to do if my Goddess saw my naked body###
###Excuse me, but I think my Goddess was peeking at me earlier###
###What to do if Goddess seems to be showing a strange expression###
These three thoughts flashed through Mu Qingli’s head and although she looked calm on the outside, her heart was in a mess.
“Let’s go!” Cough….I may have accidentally exposed my idiotic side when I saw the female lead’s smooth and slender back. Fortunately, I responded quickly! That is not an expression I would want her to see! La La La~ (Where did all this confidence come from←←)
The two walked out the stall and Gu Anran saw Geek standing outside with a disappointed expression. Plus, he was standing really close to the curtain with his hands to his ears. It was not hard to figure out that he was trying to eavesdrop!
“Cough…Let’s hurry up and do your hair!” Geek winked at Little Liu and then elbowed Gu Anran when Mu Qingli turned away from them.
“Hey, hey….how was the view?”
This idiot didn’t even hear anything and yet he dares to directly ask! Gu Anran was speechless towards this cheeky, stupid idiot. Just what should she do about him? Thinking like this, she quietly raised her feet and stepped down hard!
“Ah~~” A sound that sounded like a moan pooped out….
Gu Anran: “….” This must be intentional! Ugh, I really regret not wearing my high heels! Especially my 15 cm one!
Mu Qingli: “….” T-that sound just now….what was that moan just now?! Why do I have goosebumps all over my body! However….if that sound had come from Anran instead…ahhhh! How can I think such perverted thoughts!
Everyone else: “….” So men can make sounds like this too? My eyes have been opened! Is this the power of a bottom! (You guys seemed to have missed the focus entirely←←)
Geek coughed and then looked at Gu Anran with a pouting look. A look that made Gu Anran stiffen, and caused the hair on the back of her neck to stand. Then Geek waved a handkerchief from who knows where and said,
“How hateful~ Why are you looking at me like that~ Did you fall in love with me too~ So then, which one of you wants to be first~ Ah~”
Shiver…..
The other three trembled collectively, this is too much stimulation….
Gu Anran carefully considered whether she should change makeup artists. She could not stand these kidneys of makeup artists for long. Just how did the previous owner of this body survive so long? Is it because the owner was indifferent or didn’t choose to notice? I say, Director Li, can you please take your lover away so he won’t cause everyone else’s eyes to sting!
Fluffy Translations 
I like Author’s occasional opinion in every chapter.
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