Chapter 631

July in Horizontal Shop.

The sun was so toxic it could peel a layer of skin off a person.

Cao Jun stood on the set of 《Nine Heavens Sword Song》, sweat beads on his forehead tracing down the meticulously crafted sword eyebrows made by the makeup artist.

He raised his hand to wipe it, and immediately the makeup assistant trotted over to touch up his makeup.

"Cao Teacher, don't move, if this makeup smudges it'll be hard to fix." The little girl fumbled for her powder compact.

Cao Jun gave a warm smile: "Thank you for your hard work." He slightly lowered his head to cooperate, but his gaze swept past the assistant's shoulder to look at Bai Lu, who was not far away communicating with the director.

That's right.

The female lead of this drama is Bai Lu.

I heard it was Manager Liu who personally sent Bai Lu the invitation.

After all, Chenguang Entertainment is grooming Cao Jun, so the female lead naturally couldn't be just some amateur.

And for now, in the historical drama niche, Bai Lu's fame is relatively the greatest.

As for Bai Lu,

When she heard about this, she didn't even think, she immediately agreed.

Leaving aside that this is a Chenguang production, just considering her relationship with Re Ba, how could she refuse?

Having said that, this is a Chenguang production—who would turn it down?

Chenguang's productions are always top-notch—this is common knowledge.

Bai Lu today wore white that outshone snow, the standard look for the drama's female lead.

"Alright, get ready to roll!"

Only see, the director grabbed a megaphone and shouted, "Scene eighteen, take one!"

This scene is the parting of life and death between Cao Jun's male lead and Bai Lu's female lead on a cliff's edge.

Cao Jun drew a deep breath, quickly getting into character. The moment the director yelled start, the gentleness in his eyes was instantly replaced by heart-wrenching agony.

"Yunni, you can't leave! We promised to behold all the mountains and rivers of this world together!" Cao Jun's voice hoarse with trembling, he reached to grab Bai Lu's sleeve, but she lightly dodged.

As Bai Lu turned, a tear slipped down just right: "Moli, we were never on the same path. I am the reincarnation of the Nine Heavens Mystic Lady, destined to return to my rightful place..."

"Cut!" the director called out satisfied, "Good, that one's in the can! Rest twenty minutes, prepare for the next fight scene."

After filming wrapped, Cao Jun walked to his resting area—a luxury RV specially equipped for him by Chenguang Entertainment, a treatment he previously dared not even dream of.

Putting it in industry terms, he used to be a washed-up nobody.

"Cao Brother, your iced Americano." The life assistant trotted over with the drink.

"Thanks!" He took the coffee and said thanks.

"Yo, our big male lead is being modest again?" Bai Lu appeared at the RV door unbeknownst when, holding a small folding fan, her costume casually draped with a sun-protective shirt.

Cao Jun quickly stood up: "Sister Lu, would you like to come in and sit? The air conditioning is on, it's cooler."

Bai Lu didn't stand on ceremony, hopping in and sitting opposite him: "Your RV is even more luxurious than mine—Chenguang really treats you well." She looked around, clucking in amazement, "I remember when you filmed 《Nine-Year-Old County Lord》, you were so tiny, now you've lost that childhood cuteness."

Cao Jun blinked, then chuckled: "Sister Lu, you've watched 《Nine-Year-Old County Lord》?"

"More than watched!" Bai Lu widened her eyes dramatically, "I was your fan when I was little! Back then you were only this tall—" she gestured a height with her hand, "wearing the county magistrate's robe, stern little face judging cases—adorable to death!"

"I never thought Sister Lu would remember something so far back."

Bai Lu put away her joking expression, speaking seriously: "Cao Jun, I'm being sincere. Seeing you like this now makes me happy; the entertainment world is like that—ups and downs—but truly talented people always wait for their chance."

Cao Jun lifted his head, meeting Bai Lu's gaze.

He knew Bai Lu wasn't just offering empty comfort; after all, Bai Lu and Re Ba's relationship, Horizontal Shop... no no no, who in the entertainment circle doesn't know that?

As the boss's wife's confidante, Bai Lu's connections and information at Chenguang Entertainment are far more extensive than his.

"Thank you, Sister Lu." He said softly, "Landing 《Nine Heavens Sword Song》 really is my good fortune."

"It's not just luck~" Re Ba laughed, saying, "I heard from Re Ba that Chenguang is grooming you, so you'll surely become a big star later—don't forget me then!"

Cao Jun was about to reply when a cheerful phone ringtone suddenly interrupted them.

Bai Lu pulled out her phone from her pocket, seeing the caller ID her eyes lit up: "Yo, speak of Cao Cao and Cao Cao appears!" She waved the screen at Cao Jun, "It's a video call from your boss's wife."

Cao Jun instantly sat up straight, subconsciously adjusting his collar.

Bai Lu laughed at his reaction: "What? Is your boss's wife going to eat people?" Having said that, she swiped to answer.

"Baby! Miss me?" Bai Lu blew a kiss at the screen, her voice dripping sweetness.

On the video screen, Re Ba sat on the sofa at her Mo Du home, cradling the just-woken Nuan Nuan in her arms.

The little girl rubbed her eyes, seeing Bai Lu on the screen, she immediately stretched out her chubby little hand to greet her.

"Oh my little treasure!" Bai Lu instantly melted, "Quick, let godmother kiss you!" She peppered the screen with kisses, making Nuan Nuan giggle nonstop.

Bai Lu is also Nuan Nuan's godmother.

This godmother isn't just Yang Mi alone.

It's just that this godmother is busy, always based in Horizontal Shop filming.

Re Ba gently stroked her daughter's soft hair, smiling and asking, "Still getting used to Horizontal Shop? I heard it's been especially hot these days."

"No kidding, I'm almost getting baked into a human jerky." Bai Lu fanned herself, "But the crew conditions are good—Chenguang really splurges." She suddenly thought of something, smirking slyly, "Hey, guess who I'm with right now?"

Before Re Ba could answer, Bai Lu swung the camera to point at Cao Jun sitting opposite her.

Cao Jun was caught off guard on camera, quickly standing and greeting respectfully: "Boss's wife, hello!"

"Cao Jun?" Re Ba sounded a bit surprised, then laughed, "I heard 《Nine Heavens Sword Song》 is shooting smoothly?"

Just then, a male voice came from the video side: "Cao Jun?"

The camera wobbled a moment, and Lin Mo's face appeared on the screen.

He had just stepped out of the study, seeing Cao Jun on the video, he raised his eyebrows slightly.

Seeing Director Lin, his own boss, Cao Jun hastily straightened his back: "Boss, hello!"

Similarly, Bai Lu beside also hurriedly greeted: "Director Lin, long time no see~"

Lin Mo walked over and sat down beside Re Ba: "How's the filming of your drama going?"

He of course knew that Cao Jun and Bai Lu were collaborating.

After all, Liu Qin had specially asked him earlier, asking how it was to choose Bai Lu as the female lead.

"Very smooth, Director Lin." Cao Jun replied respectfully, "We just finished filming the main scene on the cliff edge today."

Bai Lu suddenly interjected: "Director Lin, you don't know, Cao Jun gave it his all! He personally performed all the dangerous stunts, no stunt double needed." Her tone full of praise, "Nowadays, it's rare to see such a dedicated young actor like him in Horizontal Shop."

Lin Mo nodded, a flash of approval crossing his eyes.

Afterward, Lin Mo praised him a few more times.

He had something to do and needed to go to the company, so after saying a word to Re Ba, he left.

(Ps: The new book is still of the same type, but about acting; if you want to see a single female lead, leave a footprint for multiple female leads—I actually want to write multiple female leads, that way I can make it a bit longer.)