Chapter 91: Gao Yuanyuan Visits the Set

When Gao Yuanyuan arrived on set, Cheng Chen had just finished filming.

Cheng Chen hurried forward eagerly to take her bag, followed by several people behind him.

Those were the hot drinks and snacks Gao Yuanyuan had prepared for Cheng Chen's visit.

"Sis, your shoot's so hectic, you didn't need to come all the way."

Cheng Chen said as he walked beside her.

Gao Yuanyuan glanced at him but ignored him, walking straight up to Wang Wenjie, who was resting, with a hot drink in hand.

Well, she's mad now!

Cheng Chen, rebuffed, trailed after her sullenly.

"Director Wang, hello, I'm Gao Yuanyuan. I came to visit Cheng Chen and brought some things for everyone. I hope you'll take good care of him on set."

Wang Wenjie glanced at Cheng Chen, guessing what kind of relationship Gao Yuanyuan had with him.

Not just Wang Wenjie was puzzled—everyone present was confused—but her tone carried the air of a rightful mistress. Could it be…?

Thinking of Cheng Chen's recent tabloid rumors, was she here to confirm their relationship?

With that thought, everyone's gaze toward Cheng Chen grew warmer—they must be true, the tabloids said!

Cheng Chen and Gao Yuanyuan really are a couple; otherwise why would she come visit right now, at such a critical moment?

"Oh, thank you, thank you. Cheng Chen has been doing well on set."

Wang Wenjie accepted the hot drink, bewildered.

"Cheng Chen's recent troubles have caused the crew a lot of inconvenience. As his sister, I apologize to everyone."

"That night, we two were strolling through Ji Shi's night market when we were secretly photographed by paparazzi."

"Cheng Chen stayed silent to protect me, so I'm sorry for the trouble we've caused the crew."

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned.

What… what just happened?

Did she just confess?

Even though Gao Yuanyuan claimed to be Cheng Chen's sister, no one cared about that detail.

…

"Sis, you just…"

At Cheng Chen's apartment, Gao Yuanyuan was cleaning his room.

He'd been single in both his past and current life, so his habits were sloppy.

Clothes were strewn everywhere, and script drafts littered the table.

"Have you received official confirmation about the Spring Festival Gala?"

Gao Yuanyuan tidied up the messy script papers on the table and asked.

Cheng Chen shook his head and said:

"Not yet."

"Then you understand what I meant by what I said on set earlier, right?"

"I know—you're trying to calm the public outcry quickly."

"Your words today will spread through the rest of the crew."

"Even if more outrageous rumors emerge, everyone knows you and I met on the set of 'The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber.'"

"And you just called yourself my sister—siblings strolling together is perfectly normal."

"No matter what the media says, the Spring Festival Gala organizers only care about a surface-level answer."

"As long as it looks acceptable on the surface, whether they're strict about selection depends entirely on their mood."

Cheng Chen sat on the bed, watching Gao Yuanyuan's busy back, and spoke slowly.

"You're right. With your current popularity and two politically correct songs—'The Lone Brave' and 'Ten Thousand Borders'—getting on the Spring Festival Gala should be a sure thing. But anything can have exceptions."

"This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity must leave no room for error! Do you understand?"

Gao Yuanyuan turned around, staring at him expressionlessly.

"I understand. But sis, you shouldn't sacrifice so much for me. After what you said today, have you thought about how tomorrow's newspapers will write about you?"

"I understand, but Sis, you shouldn't have to sacrifice so much for me. If what you just said gets out, have you thought about how the newspapers will write about you tomorrow?"

"What will they write? That I'm breaking up someone else's relationship? That I'm an old cow munching on tender grass? Or that I'm shamelessly clinging to the Heavenly King's popularity?"

"Write what? That I'm meddling in someone else's relationship again, or that an old cow is eating tender grass, or that I'm shamelessly throwing myself at the Heavenly King of Chinese music to ride his popularity?"

letting out a self-deprecating smile.

Sunlight streamed through the window, falling precisely on her elegant profile—her features were classically pale and delicate.

Her expression was calm, as if she didn't care at all about what she'd just said.

But the faint self-derision in her eyes shattered all her composure.

But a trace of self-mockery in her eyes easily shattered all of her composure.

Cheng Chen stood behind her, placing his hand on her shoulder.

Gao Yuanyuan turned, looking up at him—her strength vanished in that moment, replaced by fragile vulnerability.

"Cheng Chen, don't let me down again, okay?"

After saying this, she picked up her bag and left.

Throughout, she never mentioned that night's incident, nor asked who had been with Cheng Chen at the night market.

She was quietly protecting Cheng Chen in her own way.

She was protecting Cheng Chen in her own way, silently.

……

As expected, the next day's entertainment tabloids immediately published photos of Gao Yuanyuan visiting Cheng Chen on set.

Some larger media outlets also reported on it, but their tone was remarkably gentle.

"Gao Yuanyuan Visits Da Ran Fang; Numerous Powerhouse Stars Join This Drama—Next Year's Hot Hit Guaranteed!"

"They Met in Obscurity—She Is Actually Cheng Heavenly King's Sister"

"Cheng Heavenly King's Love Life Takes Stunning Turn—He Was Just Shopping With His Sister"

In addition, on China Blog, the platform currently beloved by young people and endorsed by Cheng Chen,

a blogger named "Mugua" also provided a detailed account of Gao Yuanyuan's visit to the set.

He detailed how the two met, how they helped each other on the set of Yi Tian, how Gao Yuanyuan asked Cheng Chen for acting advice, and other amusing anecdotes.

He also included exclusive behind-the-scenes photos of Cheng Chen on the sets of Yi Tian, The Policeman's Story, and Da Ran Fang.

These seemingly authentic and reliable insider reports delighted fans who had been eagerly awaiting Cheng Chen's new drama and following his updates.

Especially his ancient costume look in Yi Tian and his sharp suit style in Da Ran Fang, which had his fanbase crying "godlike" and naming him one of China Blog's Four Handsome Men!

This post was widely reposted across major platforms and forums, pinned and trending.

Of course, these reports had abandoned their usual sharp tone because Cheng Chen's "money power" had come into play.

Gao Yuanyuan's visit gave Cheng Chen room to maneuver—he first bribed newspapers with massive circulation and vast audiences.

He promised them exclusive first access to all his future schedules, updates, and events for a full year.

They naturally jumped at this one-in-a-thousand deal, since he was currently the hottest star in China's entertainment circle.

On the other hand, Cheng Chen had his new company, Mars Entertainment, assign "Mugua"—in charge of online public opinion—to personally write and post the article on his blog.

Through online channels, he showed the public Cheng Chen's recent activities and past moments.

Cheng Chen knew this could not possibly get every single report about Gao Yuanyuan's visit and her admission as his rumored girlfriend onto every tabloid.

After all, some tabloids still loved chasing celebrity scandals and gossip.

But this was the maximum remedial action he could take within his current capabilities—to protect Gao Yuanyuan as much as possible from media venom.

So she wouldn't be hurt by being insulted because of him!

……