Chapter 446: Re Ba visits Zhao Zhaoyi on set—was she bullied?

After chatting a few sentences with Re Ba, Li Huizhu hurriedly left.

After all, she's a director, her work is hectic, and not every director is like Lin Mo.

Those new-gen starlets and fresh-faced actors, though they wanted to cozy up to Re Ba, obviously had no chance.

Here, Bai Lu took Re Ba onto the RV, and after making sure no one was around, she smiled and said to Re Ba: "My gorgeous Re Ba, you're the best—even Director Li is extra polite to you~"

Exactly.

This is Li Huizhu, after all.

So many big stars have come out from her.

In TV dramas, especially historical dramas, she's absolutely a thumbs-up.

Re Ba just smiled and said nothing after hearing that.

She naturally knew what the reason was.

"Is this drama of yours meant to bring in new talent for the company?" Re Ba asked curiously after sitting down.

Just now she saw those unfamiliar faces, and she didn't recognize a single one.

"Yeah, there's nothing we can do~" Bai Lu nodded, her tone carrying a hint of helplessness.

Nowadays, in Huan Yu, only Bai Lu can hold up the banner.

After all, she's the top female star of Huan Yu.

"Not bad either; Morning Light has a modern urban drama coming up soon—I'll see what role suits you and send you the script~" Re Ba said with a smile.

"Hehe, no wonder you're my best friend~" Bai Lu happily hugged Re Ba and said.

The acting profession.

What they fear isn't having too many engagements, but rather having no work to shoot.

Especially, Bai Lu is still in her career's rising phase.

It's not easy for her to have risen from a model to where she is today.

She's a woman who is very career‑driven.

Re Ba stayed a while in Bai Lu's crew, then went to another set.

Zhao Zhaoyi, that little girl, is also filming at Hengdian.

Since participating in "Flower Boys," Re Ba has especially liked this little sister.

Zhao Zhaoyi was originally just a nobody in the Entertainment Circle, but after a bit of fame from "Flower Boys," she's picked up quite a few roles this year.

However, most of them are third‑female roles.

After all, her fame and standing are what they are.

But compared to before, when she was unheard of, this is already not bad.

This time coming to Hengdian, Re Ba didn't tell her, mainly wanting to give her a surprise.

If she had told Zhao Zhaoyi in advance, it wouldn't be fun.

Soon, Re Ba arrived at the set's entrance.

When the crew and security at the door saw her, they first froze, then hurried forward: "Sister Re Ba!"

Re Ba smiled, nodded, and asked: "Does Zhao Zhaoyi have a scene today?"

"Yes, she has a scene today!" the crew member hurriedly replied.

"All right, you're busy, thanks for your hard work!" Re Ba said with a smile, then brought her assistant Yuan Yuan into the set.

Only after she walked away did the few people at the door come to their senses and start whispering.

"Holy crap, Zhao Zhaoyi is really close with Re Ba!"

"I thought it was all fake on the show!"

"Hiss… feels like there's going to be a good show to watch!"

"......"

Re Ba entered the set, looked around, but didn't see Zhao Zhaoyi's figure.

She frowned, thinking, "Didn't the staff outside just say she had a scene to shoot?"

"How come I don't see anyone?"

Just as she was wondering, she spotted a familiar figure—Li Naiwen.

This veteran actor had previously worked with Re Ba on a drama.

He's the one who, whenever he makes a mistake or causes trouble, ends up playing Yu Hewi.

【Picture!】

"Brother Wen!" Re Ba shouted with a smile.

Li Naiwen turned around, saw Re Ba, and blinked: "Ah? Re Ba, how did you get here?"

He was obviously surprised, not expecting to see her here.

"Brother Wen, long time no see!" Re Ba greeted with a smile.

"Really, it's been ages!" Li Naiwen replied with a smile.

He knew full well that Re Ba's status and standing were now on a completely different level from his.

After chatting a few sentences, Re Ba asked: "Brother Wen, the staff outside just said Zhao Zhaoyi has a scene today—where is she?"

"Huh? Zhao Zhaoyi…" Li Naiwen blinked, then pointed to a nearby RV: "She should be resting in the RV right now."

"Thanks, Brother Wen!" Re Ba thanked with a smile, then turned to head over.

Just then, Li Naiwen suddenly called out to her: "You…"

"Huh? What's up, Brother Wen?" Re Ba turned back, a bit puzzled.

"It's… nothing~"

Li Naiwen wanted to speak but stopped, forcing a smile.

Re Ba, though feeling a bit strange, didn't think much and walked toward the motorhome with the assistant.

Actually, Li Naiwen had just wanted to tell Re Ba that Zhao Zhaoyi had been slapped to tears by the drama's leading actress.

But after thinking, they kept silent.

After all, Re Ba would naturally understand once she saw Zhao Zhaoyi.

They certainly didn't want to get into trouble, since the leading actress's background is something they can't afford to offend.

Re Ba walked to the motorhome and knocked on the door.

After a few seconds, the door opened.

She had planned to say "surprise," but when she saw Zhao Zhaoyi's face, her smile froze instantly.

Zhao Zhaoyi's face was severely swollen, and tears kept streaming down.

She was holding an ice pack, applying it to her face, and when she saw Re Ba, she froze and exclaimed, "Re Ba sister!"

"What's wrong with your face?"

Zhao Zhaoyi forced a thin smile, quickly wiped the tears from their face, and pretended nothing was wrong, saying, "Ah, it's fine, it's fine. We were filming earlier, the director wanted it to be realistic, so… that's it."

She spoke while shielding her reddened, swollen cheek with the ice pack; a smile still lingered on her face, but an inexplicable sense of brokenness shone through.

Re Ba frowned, clearly not believing the explanation; she stepped closer and examined Zhao Zhaoyi's face: "Does filming really require this much? Your face is swollen; the director is being too harsh, right?"

Zhao Zhaoyi waved their hands quickly, smiling, "It's okay, Re Ba sister, filming inevitably brings minor injuries, and the director does it for the effect; I understand."

Her tone was relaxed, but her eyes were evasive, clearly not wanting Re Ba to keep probing.

Re Ba is not a fool.

After years in the Entertainment Circle, she could instantly see what Zhao Zhaoyi was hiding.

So she turned and said to assistant Yuan Yuan, "Yuan Yuan, go fetch the director!"

Yuan Yuan quickly nodded.

It was still the first time she saw Re Ba sister get so angry.

Re Ba looked at Zhao Zhaoyi, her tone gentle but her gaze carried an unmistakable firmness: "Zhao Zhaoyi, stop hiding it. Your face is swollen like this, your eyes are red from crying—how could it be just filming? Tell me honestly, is someone bullying you?"

Zhao Zhaoyi's eyes reddened again at Re Ba's question, but they forced back tears and shook their head: "Re Ba sister, really nothing… I'm just… just a bit tired."

Re Ba sighed, reached out and gently patted their shoulder: "Zhao Zhaoyi, don't be afraid. Tell me whatever's wrong; it's not easy for you in this circle. I know you don't want trouble, but some things can't be endured—the more you endure, the more others think you're easy to bully."

Zhao Zhaoyi lowered their head, tears finally spilling, but they bit their lip and refused to say more.

Re Ba, seeing this, became even more certain of her suspicion.

"Don't worry, with me here, no one can bully you. When the director comes, I'll get the truth; you needn't be afraid, I'll handle it."

Zhao Zhaoyi leaned on Re Ba's shoulder, finally unable to hold back a sob: "Re Ba sister… I… I really don't want to trouble you…"

Re Ba gently patted her back, her tone soft: "Silly girl, what's that a trouble? You're my little sister; how could I watch you suffer? Stop crying; later we'll solve this together, okay?"