CHAPTER 916: CHAPTER 915: IS IT FOR HER?

When the decision came out, although Le Hui and Cheng Peihan were secretly displeased, they both replied quickly: Okay!

Rather than having a 50% chance of missing the opportunity to collaborate with Ye Xian on this big IP, co-starring wasn’t bad either. After all, they were sure they would outperform the other!

Thus, in one night, "Imperial Power" confirmed two leading actresses, Le Hui and Cheng Peihan, who shared equal billing!

With the newly crowned TV Emperor, Ye Xian, co-starring with two popular actresses in this costume blockbuster IP, the topic volume instantly exceeded a billion, securing a hit. The production team eagerly began preparations, notifying all confirmed actors.

Early in the morning, Zhou Lu sat in a nanny car waiting outside the Elegant Royal Court Villa District to pick up Ye Xian for a costume photoshoot. Seeing her coming from afar, she waved happily, "Brother Ye, Brother Ye!"

"Is there some good news at home? Why are you so happy?"

"I’m happy for you, Brother Ye. Congratulations on finally being with the CEO!"

Ye Xian recalled that day at the Sky Ring Building; she hadn’t followed up, right?

"How do you know?"

"Brother Kai told me."

"Kai... it’s Pang Kai again?"

That blabbermouth, she almost forgot she hadn’t dealt with him yet.

"By the way." Ye Xian suddenly remembered something important, "Did he tell you anything else, like I am..."

"Brother Ye, you are the CEO’s beloved. He loves you deeply, watching your videos even during work breaks, and once even murmured your name during a nap!"

"Cough~" Ye Xian’s old face blushed, a bit shy, "Really? Pang Kai told you this too? Anything else?"

Zhou Lu shook her head, "No, just that Brother Kai told me to keep it a secret, but I have no secrets in front of Brother Ye!"

"Your awareness is high!"

Ye Xian patted her shoulder. It seemed Pang Kai hadn’t told her about her identity, so she’d have to find the right moment to say it. Expecting her to figure it out herself was impossible.

"Hey, Xiao Lu, why do I feel like you’ve been getting closer to Pang Kai lately?"

"No... no way!"

Ye Xian’s unintentional remark made Zhou Lu blush instantly, "I only chatted with Brother Kai a little when you were with the CEO."

"Oh."

Ye Xian focused on today’s tasks to shoot, "If not, then it’s not. Why so nervous? I’m just warning you, Pang Kai is too mischievous, better stay away from him."

Brother Kai... seemed quite nice, though.

Zhou Lu lowered her head, silently smiling to herself.

Ye Xian looked at the script, stroking her chin, and soon he would be going abroad.

At Yingyue Building, on the ground floor where the "Imperial Power" costume photoshoot was taking place, Ye Xian stepped off the nanny car, walking into the building surrounded by heavy security. From afar, through the crowd, she saw two striking figures standing in front of the studio.

Le Hui and Cheng Peihan.

During the cold winter months, the weather forecast predicted a heavy snowstorm soon in the Imperial Capital, yet they were dressed in deep V dotted fishtail gowns and ultra-short pants with crop tops, making Ye Xian shiver just watching, silently tightening her down jacket.

Le Hui and Cheng Peihan had arrived at the shoot site early to be the first to see and greet Ye Xian. Unexpectedly, they had the same thought and bumped into each other, awkwardly smiling like plastic sisters.

"Sister Hui, Ye Xian is here!"

"Ye Xian?"

Upon hearing that Ye Xian arrived, Le Hui and Cheng Peihan immediately clicked their high heels and rushed to the entrance. The security, seeing they were two female stars, didn’t stop them.

Reaching the door and seeing Ye Xian, their eyes lit up, extending their hands in unison, "Hello there~"

Ye Xian looked at the two hands simultaneously appearing in front of her, instantly uncertain which to shake first, "Hello."

As soon as she extended her hand, both hands clasped hers tightly.

"!"

Ye Xian’s body shivered instantly. She thought they weren’t really afraid of the cold or had a warm-keeping trick, yet these hands were as cold as the "Nine Yin Skeleton Claw!"

"I am Le Hui."

"I am Cheng Peihan!"

Their smiles were exaggerated, and Ye Xian politely returned with a smile, "Ye Xian, nice to meet you both."

She wanted to promptly retract her hand back into the warmth of her sleeve, but they held on tighter.

Currently, Ye Xian was the most popular male star in the entertainment industry, recently winning the Golden Cup TV Emperor. If they could latch onto him, even just a rumored love affair would provide them considerable benefits for quite some time.

"Well..."

Just as Ye Xian was figuring out how to retrieve her hand, her bodyguard forcibly separated them.

The trio looked at the bodyguard in unison with confusion.

Bodyguard: "Sorry, but we are on a tight schedule for the photoshoot."

Ye Xian, somewhat mystified by their boldness, watched as Zhou Lu quietly explained, "Brother Ye, the CEO instructed that in the future, try not to shake hands with males under forty, and with women, the handshake shouldn’t exceed three seconds, to avoid any semblance of impropriety!"

Ye Xian: "..." It was the first time she was so grateful for the CEO’s eccentricity!

The producer of "Imperial Power" saw Ye Xian arrive, pulling her aside to discuss the film and apply makeup. The fashion artist brought over Xiao Jingche’s costume. Ye Xian changed in the dressing room, soon opening the door and walking into the studio.

As she emerged, everyone present was dumbfounded.

Initially, upon receiving the script, crew members and actors wondered if the novel’s description was exaggeration; in reality, could there really be someone with such androgynous beauty, possessing both feminine softness and masculine valiance, stunning to this degree?

Until they saw Ye Xian in Xiao Jingche’s makeup, wearing the heir’s robes, they were astounded; such people did exist.

This depiction of Xiao Jingche indeed made it believable that Noble Consort Zhao, who slapped other aristocratic families’ sons, couldn’t bear to lay a hand on him.

"President Bo is here!"

"President Bo is visiting the set and treats everyone to morning tea!"

A sudden surge occurred behind the crowd. Le Hui and Cheng Peihan, who were under the tent watching Ye Xian shoot the costume photos, heard that President Bo had arrived, their faces showing a mix of surprise and delight. The drama’s main investor is Star Entertainment, but they didn’t expect President Bo to visit on the day of the costume photoshoot!

A low-profile luxurious Maybach parked at the entrance, from which stepped a tall, graceful figure. Staff moved carts full of coffee and snacks, distributing morning tea among the crew.

The man held a cup of pink strawberry milkshake, heading towards the studio.

Is President Bo walking towards her? And he’s holding a pink milkshake, which must be for a girl—is... is it for her?

Seeing the incomparably handsome man holding a steaming cup of milkshake approaching, Le Hui and Cheng Peihan’s heartbeats instantly skyrocketed, their faces turning thoroughly red.

One gently flicked her long hair, the other subtly tugged down her top.