Chapter 69: Top-Tier Insane White Flower (Please Follow, Please Vote)

Regarding the matter of a "date," Bai Liang truly did not deceive Mencius at all.

He really went on a "date" with Chen Yao, and someone would even be there to "steal photos" later.

But after returning to Shanghai, he hadn't had time to visit Tang Ren first, nor to drop off his things at the Za family's home.

A girl who was somewhat unexpected... cough, a fifty-three-year-old old baby, suddenly reached out to him.

Lin Yufen, director of *The Mindless Master*.

This female director, who had previously tried to add scenes for Bai Liang during the filming of *The Mindless Master*, seemed to have heard Bai Liang's "complaints" from somewhere beyond.

Heard someone wants to collaborate with some particularly "powerful" big-name artists?

Consider it done!

The other party didn't play games like a young girl—no pulling away or pretending to resist.

She got straight to the point: "I'm about to direct a new drama; if you're available, come audition. I have high hopes for you."

"Thank you, Director Lin. What role is it?"

Lin Yufen's laughter came through the phone: "If you've got the guts, the male lead isn't out of the question—give it a try. The male lead hasn't been finalized yet."

"Sure, I'll get ready."

Lin Yufen didn't seem to take it seriously; after giving him some details and telling him to read the original novel, she hung up.

And the TV drama she was about to direct was called:

*A Smile Is Beautiful*.

Upon hearing the title, Bai Liang froze, a face emerging in his mind—the face of the top-tier white flower of the entertainment industry.

Or rather... the top-tier insane white flower!

This woman was no ordinary person!

Whether it was absurdity or madness, Jin Cheng looked like a child playing in comparison.

The specific audition date is next month, by which time Bai Liang should have finished his scenes in *The Legend of the Condor Heroes*.

Coincidentally, it'll be around when *The Mindless Master* reaches its halfway point.

At this moment, Bai Liang was wondering whether Lin Yufen was joking with him... because he'd already absorbed a lot of entertainment industry knowledge!

He knew exactly what "star power" meant.

But he wasn't the type to overthink such matters—he'd just go see for himself when the time came.

When the boat reaches the bridge, it will naturally find a way.

Bai Liang arrived at Tang Ren Film & Television Company with ease, even greeting the receptionist with casual familiarity.

Besides Wang Yanlin, the rest of the *The Mindless Master* crew were also at the company; a common trait among lesser-known artists... they were all idle.

"Handsome guy~ come play!"

The moment they met, Jin Cheng started acting up, giving Bai Liang a "sinister" grin and beckoning with a finger.

It truly was a sinister grin—utterly deranged.

Bai Liang instinctively reached for his belt...

"Hey hey hey, in public, show some decorum!"

His behavior even made Jin Cheng embarrassed... if you really like that vibe, you could just say so privately~

"I'm just fulfilling my earlier promise," Bai Liang said seriously.

Promise?

Just arriving at the meeting room door, Cai Yi saw this scene and nearly shouted—she paused, curious about what promise these two had made.

But when Jin Cheng saw the belt around Bai Liang's waist, her face darkened: "You really plan to whip me with the belt I gave you?"

"Cough!"

Cai Yi couldn't take it anymore—what the hell is this nonsense!

"Hey, Sister Cai~ long time no see," Bai Liang greeted her with a smile.

"Long time no see—you've gotten even handsomer."

For Bai Liang, Cai Yi felt a mix of love and hatred.

At first she wanted to possess him, then even more so, then she wanted to kill him... and now, all these feelings were tangled together.

She wanted to kill him, yet also wanted to possess him.

But none of it included the option of burning bridges.

So Cai Yi smiled warmly at Bai Liang and complimented him generously.

Yet during casual small talk, Bai Liang noticed a blind spot: "Hey, Director Cai, your yogurt..."

She lifted the yogurt bottle she'd just opened, a half-smile on her face: "Delicious—you've tasted it before, haven't you?"

"It's really good. By the way, I came in a hurry and forgot—I promised to buy you some fruit as a gift..."

Cai Yi froze—did he still remember that?

If Bai Liang hadn't mentioned it, she'd almost forgotten.

After all, it sounded exactly like the usual polite phrase "let's have dinner sometime"—and "sometime" almost never came.

But now he brought it up again—he clearly meant it.

Cai Yi's already decent mood softened even further.

She now understood why Bai Liang had managed to throw all the girls in her company into emotional chaos.

She gave him a long look: "Dou Xiao Bai, sit down. Let's discuss the promotion plan for these two days—you two split into two groups..."

While Cai Yi was assigning promotion tasks, Jin Cheng sneakily whispered to Bai Liang, forming the words: "Dinner tonight?"

This little girl was still fixated on *Tang Sengrou*~

Bai Liang nodded first, then remembered something, glanced at Chen Yao, and shook his head.

That won't do—he came here on a "mission," so he can only go on a "date" with Chen Yao.

Chen Yao herself said nothing, only extended one finger and gently prodded Bai Liang.

He instantly understood her meaning!

He pulled out his wallet and showed it to her: I've been using it all along~

Seeing the wallet, Chen Yao smiled, but given Cai Yinong's pressure, she dared not smile too broadly.

Once everything was settled, Cai Yinong left; only the three others besides Bai Liang finally sighed in relief.

Clearly, office workers still feel pressure when facing their boss's "lecture."

Han Dongjun curiously asked, "Great Immortal, what were you just thinking about? You looked lost in thought."

"Oh, I was thinking about what gift to buy for Sister Cai—what does she like?"

"Uh… I can't help you there. Figure it out yourself."

Jin Cheng's eyes lit up; she leaned close to Bai Liang's ear, lowering her voice: "Buy her a yam~"

"She likes to eat that?"

"When cooked, it's a dish; when held in hand, it's love—older women all love it."

Explosive!

If that remark got overheard, Jin Cheng would definitely get "destroyed" on the spot!

This girl's tongue is fast, and her mind is truly filthy.

Bai Liang ignored her, grabbed Chen Yao's hand—who was blushing—and declared energetically: "Let's go! Date Operation, activate!"

Jin Cheng:???

Dirty pervert, you just grabbed her hand? Did you get permission to grab her?

And isn't the staged photoshoot supposed to start tomorrow? Where are the paparazzi following you two right now?!

Helplessly, she glanced at Han Dongjun, who pretended he hadn't heard a thing: "Let's go—we're leaving too."

"Where to?"

"To eat, big brother—aren't you hungry?"

Han Dongjun's face showed a hint of disappointment, but he thought eating was a decent idea.

He couldn't help but envy Bai Liang—someone was holding a soft girl off to enjoy romance, while he was stuck here being disliked by Jin Cheng.

He had a strange feeling that something was off somewhere.