Qin Zhao, who was sitting at the same table, couldn't believe it even more. They had just gone out for a stroll, how did they manage to strip the first group's guest naked?

When Qin Yan returned, although everyone didn't want to pry into the patient's privacy, they were still very curious.

Qin Yan could only say, "She's a pitiful person. She's been alone since she was admitted to the hospital. I heard her parents have passed away, and her husband... sigh."

"Doesn't she tell her husband about her condition?" Qin's Mom asked worriedly.

"She said she did, but her husband didn't believe her. He even accused her of acting to trick him, saying he hated how she was cursing her own body out of jealousy. After that, she said a husband like that doesn't deserve to know the truth," Qin Yan shook her head.

[It's a terminal illness, and she doesn't know how many days she has left to live. Why does it feel like she's gambling with her own life, betting that the man will regret it deeply when he finds out? Isn't that foolish?]

Although Qin Yan didn't say anything, Ji Fei accidentally revealed it, making the Qin family feel even more uneasy as they listened.

Isn't she just playing with her own life?

Qin Yan finally couldn't help but criticize, "She's not cooperating with the treatment at all. Although her illness, even with treatment... Anyway, it feels like she's given up hope."

"There's no greater sorrow than the death of the heart," Qin's Mom shook her head regretfully.

Everyone started criticizing again.

A few days later, "My Acting, Cut!" was scheduled to shoot a promotional video ahead of time.

It was said to be the first time everyone would gather together, officially meeting each other, and there might even be a group dinner. Ji Fei excitedly brought along that mermaid dress.

When Gao Hao came to pick them up in the company car, he saw the dress Ji Fei had prepared and couldn't help but praise her taste.

"Right? I think it looks great too," Ji Fei smiled even more brightly.

Qin Zhao, who was accompanying them, inexplicably shuddered and pulled Gao Hao aside, saying, "Remember to be vigilant in social situations later."

Gao Hao looked confused, "Why?"

Qin Zhao patted Gao Hao's shoulder discreetly. He and Ji Fei didn't care about offending people, but it would be troublesome for Gao Hao's deception plan.

However, Gao Hao smiled and said, "Are you worried that Ji Fei doesn't know how to talk and might accidentally offend others? Don't worry, I've analyzed it. Ji Fei may not be good at social niceties, but she's sincere and friendly, and she's good-looking. As the only pure newcomer among the actors, she has no conflicts of interest with anyone. She'll be someone everyone likes to get close to both on and off camera. Overall, she'll be very likable."

Qin Zhao chuckled twice and said no more.

Gao Hao turned back to look at Ji Fei in confusion, only to see her already excitedly sharing various gossip she saw on her phone with Xiao Tao.

Well... apart from being a gossip, there's nothing to worry about.

When they arrived at the filming building, the chief director and producer personally came to greet them.

Because they knew that Qin Zhao had already revealed his identity to these two people in advance, Ji Fei didn't feel awkward when faced with their warm reception. She acted like a well-mannered newcomer in the industry, appearing very approachable.

The two immediately felt relieved, seeing that she didn't seem like someone who would cause trouble. They were worried that someone with high status might not cooperate and create problems, which would make the show really difficult to manage.

"Today we'll just shoot a set of photos and do some simple individual and group interviews," the producer explained briefly before sending everyone to the makeup room.

All five groups used the same makeup room, without any favoritism. After all, the makeup room for this show was well-equipped and spacious, with partitions. Each person had their own small area, and it could accommodate many people getting their makeup done at the same time. Even if Best Actors and Actresses came, no one would feel slighted.

The production team thought this would make it convenient to notify everyone if anything came up, and the chief director also hoped that everyone would spend more time together to get familiar with each other quickly, so they wouldn't freeze up during the live broadcast.

People arrived at different times. When Ji Fei and Qin Zhao entered, three groups were already there.

Gao Hao was like a social butterfly, immediately at ease, swimming around everywhere. Ji Fei was dragged along to greet everyone, her head spinning, barely managing to match each person with their gossip. But they didn't pay much attention to Ji Fei, after all, she was considered a pure newcomer in the industry.

Ji Fei looked around with sparkling eyes, seeing each person's head as if covered in melons, waiting for her to pick.

However, before Ji Fei could dig into their gossip, she heard someone say, "Only Best Actor Sheng and Wang Jiani's group haven't arrived yet."

"Didn't you see what the marketing accounts just posted?"

Someone with insider information smiled and said, "They'll probably arrive a bit later."

"Young people these days..."

"Maybe this show will really become the work that defines their relationship," someone joked.

Actually, some people had heard about the Best Actor's secret marriage, but hearing about it and really knowing about it were two different things. At this moment, those who had heard the rumors were doubting whether the secret marriage was just a rumor. Otherwise, with such outrageous gossip, how could the original wife remain so quiet?

At least learn from that veteran actor over there, whose wife always sticks close by.

[Rushing to Wang Jiani's neighborhood late at night, not leaving until dawn, they're really not trying to hide it at all. Let me see what's going on... What?!]

Qin Zhao, who was sitting nearby about to finalize his hairstyle, couldn't help but sit up straight when he heard this, unable to resist the urge to gossip.

[Because of a thunderstorm and power outage in the high-end neighborhood, Wang Jiani was afraid of the dark, so she called Sheng Wenyue for help... So is Sheng Wenyue electricity or light? Does he even know that while he's accompanying someone all night because they're afraid of the dark, his wife is enduring the side effects of treatment alone?]

Qin Zhao originally thought Sheng Wenyue was a decent person, dedicated and professional, but now he just wanted to sneer.

Just as he was thinking about this, another group of people came in. It should be Best Actor Sheng's group's staff, but Sheng Wenyue and Wang Jiani weren't seen.

Gao Hao and the female manager of that historical drama heartthrob were the first to react, going forward to greet Sheng Wenyue's manager and expressing polite concern for the absent Best Actor.

"Oh, we came ahead to prepare. The two of them will arrive shortly."

When everyone heard this, they naturally had their own thoughts. Those two were departing separately from somewhere else.

The manager didn't try to avoid the topic at all, even blatantly putting the two together like this. It seems it's not just the Best Actor's willful behavior, this manager is also clueless.

Gao Hao and the female manager both truly knew about the Best Actor's secret marriage, and their eyes flashed with expressions of looking at fools.

Even if the other party was a veteran manager who had nurtured a Best Actor, they were now acting arrogant and ignorant. They should know that it's lonely at the top, and leaving such a big weakness for others to exploit, if rivals really wanted to bring down Sheng Wenyue, they could make him fall from grace in no time.

But criticism aside, they maintained a good facade on the surface, exchanging insincere pleasantries.

Because their makeup team was right across from Ji Fei and Qin Zhao, the makeup artists' conversation could be heard even when they spoke softly.

"Be careful with the contouring later."

"Is Sister Jiani's face still swollen?"

"I heard there are still some marks."

"No wonder Mr. Sheng apologized to Sister Jiani earlier."

"After all, it was that person who hit her."

[Oh my, what did she hear? Still swollen? It's been so many days, even if hit with a brick, it should have gone down by now. Strange... Oh my god! It turns out that to keep Sheng Wenyue constantly concerned, she slaps herself in the same spot every morning. Ouch~]

Qin Zhao's mouth twitched: This mistress is really dedicated, she's too harsh on herself!

[Ah well, you can't blame me. It's their fault for coming late.]

Qin Zhao: ?

Then he heard Ji Fei quietly say to Xiao Tao beside her, "Cooperate with me later."

Xiao Tao's wooden face showed a clever expression as she received the signal.

Qin Zhao: Why do I have a bad feeling about this?

As everyone was getting their makeup done and casually socializing, a gossip atmosphere suddenly emerged from the chaotic bustle. Human nature drove them to gradually quiet down and prick up their ears. They heard a conversation coming from Ji Fei's direction.

"That dress was deliberately snatched."

Xiao Tao: "Why?"

"Because initially, the two people fighting over it were the original wife and the mistress!"

Xiao Tao: "Really?"

"Actually, it was like this @#￥%amp"

Xiao Tao: "Ah? Oh? My goodness! Eww! Miss Ji, you're doing justice on behalf of heaven."

Ji Fei forgot that among their guests, there was an actress crowned with the title of the strongest mistress. When that person heard this, she thought Ji Fei also disapproved of her and was hinting at mocking her, so she turned her head to look over.

The veteran actor's wife cast an unfriendly glance from the side, which the actress ignored.

Ji Fei was seen animatedly describing the course of events, and it appeared to be a true story rather than intentional mockery.

Immediately, others became curious and started gossiping as well. Especially upon hearing about the various tactics of the mistress, they internally criticized how low-class it was. Any man with even a bit more intelligence could have instantly discovered the mistress's true nature.

Even the executive director and producer, who had come early to explain the segment details thinking everyone had arrived, silently joined the group of onlookers after they came in.

After Ji Fei finished her bout of gossip, the crowd gradually returned to their lively chatter. It was just ordinary people's drama, worth only a casual bite of interest. Even Gao Hao didn't curiously ask who the people involved were.

Just then, there was a commotion outside the door, indicating someone's arrival. Ji Fei seized the opportunity to head to the dressing room with her assistant. The celebrities' outfits had already been sent there for preparation.

As Sheng Wenyue and Wang Jiani walked in, narrowly missing Ji Fei, Qin Zhao was already starting to feel so awkward that he could dig his toes into the ground.

Once Ji Fei came out after changing clothes... that scene... he really didn't dare to imagine.