CHAPTER 390: CHAPTER 117: THE FADED BEAUTY OF SHOWBIZ

But this is still a hundred times better than the packed lunches the extras get.

Especially since the company increased the catering budget for them after paying extra.

The cafeteria was bustling with people, and each table was filled with people from different filming crews sitting together.

Just as Jiang Yiyi picked a quiet spot to eat with her food, someone called her: "Yiyi, come sit with us."

She looked over and saw it was Guli Nazha, whom she had met once before. Beside her was a woman who somewhat resembled her, probably her relative and manager.

This kind of family-operation mode is very common. Before joining the company, her manager was also a family member.

But after joining the company, she didn’t let them follow along.

After all, she was just a small-time player without such privileges.

Whereas the one greeting her was much more famous and naturally had the privilege of bringing a relative into the company to continue being her manager.

"Nazha sis." She sat down and greeted.

"Sit down, no one dares to disturb you here." She could say that confidently because she was recognized as the top star in the company, and no one dared mess with her.

"Thank you, sis." Jiang Yiyi thanked her and then looked at the person beside her.

Guli Nazha slapped her forehead, "This is my elder sister, also my manager."

"Hello, sister!" Jiang Yiyi greeted politely.

"Hello, how pretty! Definitely star material." The sister was very friendly.

Jiang Yiyi immediately felt much more at ease.

"Oh, no, I can’t compare to Nazha sis, the acknowledged beauty of the entertainment circle, and not even to you. Your family genes are truly amazing, all beauties."

Jiang Yiyi’s compliments made the sister very happy. After chatting a few words with her, the sister bid farewell and left, knowing her sister wanted to talk with her.

"Take your time with eating. I’m done and heading up now."

"Nazha, remember to head to the crew early. You have a night scene tonight." The sister reminded before leaving.

"Okay, I got it." Nazha saw her sister off.

She then smiled and asked Jiang Yiyi: "What did President Sun say to you just now?"

Turns out she was asking about that.

Jiang Yiyi felt relieved.

So she told her everything spoken in the room in detail.

Of course, she left out the part about her food cravings.

"Really?" Although Guli Nazha didn’t believe her, she nodded cooperatively and said she understood.

"In the entertainment circle, there are countless rumors true and false. With more experience, you’ll be able to tell which are real and which are not."

As someone who had been through it, she shared a lot of gossip and rumors from the entertainment circle.

Jiang Yiyi was thrilled listening, not noticing her food had gotten cold.

Though she entered the entertainment industry years ago, she only hovered on the edges and didn’t know much more gossip than outsiders.

So she enjoyed listening to the old gossip shared by Guli Nazha.

"Alright, it’s getting late. If I don’t leave, my sister will urge me. Take your time, and we can chat more when there’s time." Guli Nazha said, glancing at the time on her wrist.

Jiang Yiyi, a bit slow on the uptake, checked her phone and realized an hour had passed. Time really flew by.

"Okay, Nazha sis, take care!"

Guli Nazha stood up, stopped beside her, and extended her phone with a QR code, "Let’s add each other as friends. Even if we’re busy filming, we can chat on the phone."

"Sure! I’ll scan you!" Jiang Yiyi unlocked her phone and with a beep, they added each other.

"Uh-huh, stay in touch. I enjoyed our chat today." Guli Nazha wiggled her graceful hips as she left.

Jiang Yiyi watched enviously. Her figure was amazing.

Although hers wasn’t bad either, she was just a bit shorter with less perfect body proportions.

The night scenes went on until three in the morning.

Exhaustion settled in, arms nearly too heavy to lift.

Guli Nazha removed her makeup and yawned as she walked toward the van.

"Sis, I’m done shooting. Let’s go back and get some sleep."

She shouted once, but everything around was quiet.

The expected response didn’t come.

Instantly, her hair stood on end.

Could it be...

She turned, ready to flee.

But just one step in, she was lifted off the ground, caught in someone’s embrace.

She struggled hard, about to yell ’help,’ when a familiar voice reached her ears.

"It’s me!"

She immediately calmed down and said with slight annoyance: "What are you doing? Teaming up with my sister to scare me?"

Right then, a shopping bag suddenly appeared before her.

Inside was her favorite barbecue.

She reached out to grab it, but her hand came up empty, "Give it to me, I’m starving."

"Who was it just now claiming I was scaring her?" A faint voice came from behind.

Guli Nazha turned and gave him a peck on the cheek, "Alright, it’s all my fault. I blamed you wrongfully, now please let me eat."

The Hengdian at three in the morning had its own unique charm.

Everywhere were people hurrying about, making a living.

The two of them sat at the dining table in the van, eating while gazing at the city lights outside the window.

"Who would have thought so many would be working at this hour."

"Surprised? It’s normal here in Hengdian." Guli Nazha said, her mouth full of food.

After finishing, she wiped her hands, "Thanks a lot today! If you hadn’t come, my sister definitely wouldn’t have let me eat this stuff. As soon as it comes to food, she starts in about gaining weight and not being photogenic, and on and on with the lecturing."

Sun Dasheng listened to her venting about her sister and said nothing.

Because although she was complaining, her expression and tone made it clear the sisters had a good relationship. She knew her sister meant well.

But if someone restrains themselves too much for too long, issues can arise.

Sometimes, treating oneself a little is not a bad thing.

After eating to one’s fill and refreshing, dieting and weight control can continue.

"Are you full? Now it’s my turn to eat, right?" Sun Dasheng looked at her and said.