Chapter 188 If It Were a Scandal with You, I'd Be Quite Willing
Song Ni coughed when Su Jingxi was so direct. Su Jingxi, even more unrestrained than her, how could the little game of catching rabbits involve Director Jiang.
"Why cough? You're in great health, don't pretend." Director Jiang was startled by Su Jingxi's words. Although he knew this kid wasn't as gentle as he appeared, how could he lose his composure in front of Song Ni. "What's wrong with you today? Did you eat spicy strips and burn your brain? Just say what you have to say." Director Jiang was also hot-tempered and couldn't stand beating around the bush.
Song Ni understood why Su Jingxi had dragged Director Jiang into it after hearing Director Jiang's words. Director Jiang's temper couldn't tolerate any secrets in the crew. Asking Director Jiang for a small favor, even catching rabbits, would be more enjoyable.
Su Jingxi briefly explained a few words. After listening, Director Jiang's brows furrowed even deeper. "Are you telling the truth?"
Su Jingxi flicked his sleeves. "Truth or not, won't you know if you try?"
Director Jiang looked at Song Ni again. Song Ni grinned. "Director Jiang, I'm getting rid of a pest for you with my life."
Director Jiang: .....Why does this sound a bit off?
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In the afternoon, as the set was being prepared for rehearsal as usual, Director Jiang unusually said a few sentimental words. His words revolved around Song Ni, praising her for her beautiful fight scenes, her ability to endure hardship, her professionalism, and his reluctance to see her leave soon. Su Jingxi felt embarrassed by these words, but Song Ni could still accept them without blushing or losing her composure.
"Your drama is almost finished. If she doesn't make a move soon, there won't be a chance." After all, Song Ni was accompanied by bodyguards arranged by Tan Zheng, so it was difficult to act from other places. However...
"Can a woman truly be so cruel for love?" This was a matter of life and death.
Song Ni glanced at Su Jingxi. "Not a woman, but a madwoman. Also, don't you not judge others with malice? Why do I feel like you're quite looking forward to how she'll make her move?"
Su Jingxi: ...
"How could that be." Song Ni didn't say anything further.
After Director Jiang finished speaking, he ordered everyone to prepare earnestly. However, he called over the people he managed, making it seem like the crew was finally relaxing its control after the dynamite incident. Song Ni and Su Jingxi returned to the lounge to rest, leaving Zhou Jin to keep watch outside.
The day Bai Jinyun bad-mouthed Song Ni in the crew, it was Zhou Jin who handed Bai Jinyun the QR code for payment. With Zhou Jin's professionalism, she wouldn't forget that face.
As expected, while the crew was off guard, Bai Jinyun crept towards the wire rig. She had been in the crew for so long and understood how these equipment worked. Zhou Jin stood behind her, holding her phone and recording everything. After Bai Jinyun left, Zhou Jin returned to the lounge and handed her phone to Song Ni.
Bai Jinyun was weak and had little time, so she could only loosen one screw. Song Ni, having watched the professionals prepare for days, had long understood the structure. The single nut Bai Jinyun loosened would at most cause her to sway a few times; it wouldn't kill her.
Song Ni pressed her temple with her hand. "If I get injured, can I send her to jail for a few days?"
Su Jingxi's lazy expression softened a bit when he heard this. "What are you talking about? Are you really going to get hurt for someone like that?"
Song Ni rolled her eyes at Su Jingxi. "I'm not that stupid." She was an actress now; wouldn't faking an injury be easy?
Su Jingxi understood what Song Ni meant but still disagreed. "Who can guarantee anything with the wire rig? If you fall from the sky and an accident truly occurs, can you protect yourself?"
Song Ni nodded. "Yes."
Su Jingxi: ... Oh, how could he forget that Song Ni was very skilled? He was needlessly worried. However, Su Jingxi still warned her, "Don't get hurt for someone insignificant." This was exactly what Song Ni believed in. She did everything for herself, so how could she get hurt for someone insignificant?
When it was almost time to film, Su Jingxi, who had changed his clothes, was still a little uneasy. He walked over to Zhou Jin. "Are you just going to let your young lady mess around like this?" According to the rules of his family, this kind of behavior was not tolerated.
Zhou Jin just smiled. "The young lady has her own plans."
Su Jingxi frowned. "Your young master just lets her get away with it like this?"
"President Song trusts the young lady."
Su Jingxi stopped asking. Fine, her own brother wasn't worried, so why should he be? However, when it came to the actual filming, Su Jingxi couldn't help but keep staring at the wire rig that Song Ni was suspended from.
The screw Bai Jinyun loosened was indeed a small part. Song Ni filmed a round without any issues. It wasn't until nearly four o'clock that Song Ni felt a slight sway. Song Ni, using the momentum of the sway, pretended to collide with a nearby pillar. To outsiders, she looked like she directly hit the pillar and then fell to the ground. Even Su Jingxi, who knew Song Ni was acting, was startled by the spectacle.
A group of people quickly rushed forward to check on Song Ni. Chi Xia, unaware of the inside story, had red eyes with anxiety. "Sister Ni Ni, are you okay? Where did you fall? Does it hurt anywhere?"
Song Ni winked at Chi Xia, seeing her anxious look. But this little girl was too flustered to understand Song Ni's intention. She only knew that falling like this must have hurt terribly. "Sister Ni Ni, don't be afraid, we'll go to the hospital right away."
Song Ni no longer thought about reminding Chi Xia. Everyone else had already gathered around. She secretly pinched herself, her eyes reddening from the pain, tears welling up. Coupled with her pale face, it made her look as if she had genuinely injured her bones.
When Director Jiang rushed over, he genuinely believed for a moment that Song Ni had fallen. He exchanged a glance with Su Jingxi, but the latter was clearly also deceived by Song Ni's act. "Director Jiang, I might have broken a bone." This was the pre-arranged dialogue.
Director Jiang then confirmed that Song Ni was acting. While cooperating with her performance, he couldn't help but admire Song Ni's talent for acting. If he had known this earlier, he should have discussed with the screenwriter to add a romance subplot for Song Ni, making the character more well-rounded.
Song Ni's sudden accident caused everyone in the crew to panic. Director Jiang immediately had everyone gather, determined to find out what was wrong with the wire rig on the spot.
Su Jingxi cooperated and carried Song Ni into the car. As soon as the car door closed, Song Ni neatly broke free from Su Jingxi's embrace and even patted her clothes.
Su Jingxi: ... "I'm kindly cooperating with you, and you're looking down on me now?"
Song Ni curled her lips. "Aren't I considering you? You don't want to be involved in scandals, right?"
Su Jingxi: ... He would be a fool to believe Song Ni's words. The look of disdain in her eyes was not hidden at all. "If it were a scandal with you, I'd be quite willing."
(End of this chapter)