CHAPTER 76: CHAPTER 76: SUBSTITUTE IDENTITY

Li Yushen chuckled. After spending a lot of time with Mu Yan, you’ll find she’s far from the docile person she appears to be.

"I’m just kidding. Song Cheng’an repeatedly instructed me not to take advantage of you, so just relax."

Mu Yan looked at his teasing expression, intuitively feeling that he misunderstood something.

She wanted to explain, but Li Yushen didn’t give her that chance.

"Let’s go, take a rest. The weather’s getting really hot." Li Yushen took the towel handed by his assistant to wipe his sweat and walked toward the rest area.

Mu Yan nodded and followed him.

When she reached the rest area, she noticed Zhou Lifen hadn’t left, surrounded by quite a few people, looking very happy chatting.

Luo Yao came over and handed her a bottle of water, "Have some water first."

"Thank you." Mu Yan took the water and drank a sip.

Luo Yao said angrily, "You know what, Zhou Lifen just went around begging everyone in the crew, saying you’re her double, asking them to take care of you. What do you think she’s up to?"

An actor once being a stand-in is like a princess once being a footmaid.

This is definitely a blemish that can’t be shaken off and will make others look down on you.

Mu Yan looked at Luo Yao and smiled, "She spoke the truth, don’t mind it."

From the moment she saw Zhou Lifen on set, she knew she wouldn’t stop at this.

However, she behaves uprightly with nothing to fear.

Just then, Zhou Lifen’s voice came, "Mu Yan, come over here."

Mu Yan turned her head and saw Zhou Lifen waving at her, a kind smile on her beautiful face.

She turned her head back and handed the water to Luo Yao, "I’ll go over first."

In such a public place, she couldn’t afford to disrespect her.

If she wanted to perform, she would play along. Chances are the woman wanted to tear her apart by now.

Mu Yan walked up and called out, "Sister Zhou, what do you need me for?"

Zhou Lifen looked at her, her face full of a gentle smile, praising, "I just watched your performance, it was good."

"It’s nothing compared to you, Sister Zhou." Mu Yan replied modestly.

Zhou Lifen smiled slightly and said teasingly, "I was wondering why you suddenly stopped being my double. Not only have you gained Director Li’s appreciation, but also Director Chen’s. If you had told me, would I not be happy for you? And I’ve been waiting for your return, causing quite a delay in the crew’s progress."

Mu Yan looked at Zhou Lifen, quite admiring her skill to turn black into white.

Anyone unaware would surely think she climbed up the social ladder and became ungrateful.

Sure enough, the people around looked at Mu Yan differently; some instinctively distanced themselves from her.

Mu Yan didn’t care at all and said helplessly, "Sister Zhou, stop joking. I didn’t renew the contract as a double after it expired. I have to find another way to survive."

She paused, "Besides, I’m just a faceless double. The lead role is you, Sister Zhou. Are you so professional that a missing double would delay the crew’s progress?"

"That could indeed happen." Suddenly, a female voice interjected.

Zhou Lifen’s expression instantly became subtle, a trace of coldness flashed in her eyes.

She turned her head to look at the side, saying with a forced smile, "Sister Lin Jia, are you joking?"

Mu Yan looked to see Wang Linjia, dressed in costume, walking over. She must have just finished a scene.

Wang Linjia looked at Zhou Lifen and said indifferently, "I’m not joking. Your fondness for using doubles is no secret in the circle."

Zhou Lifen’s face turned slightly cold, "It sounds like Sister Lin Jia, you’ve never used a double."

"I have indeed used them." Wang Linjia glanced at her, "But I’ve never delayed the crew’s progress for lack of one."