Chapter 728 - RW 1.23

"M—Mr. Han Ye! I'm your big fan! I've seen all your movies and collected your photo cards too! You're truly a legend, and I'm so honored to work with you!"

"It is also my pleasure."

Director Shen gasped as he was utterly shocked by Han Ye's smile. 

'Why would Han Ye act so kind towards this newbie. I had to pick a substitute because he kicked Bai Yunyu from the cast, saying it's absolutely disgusting to be on the same screen with that poor kid….' Director Shen glanced at Yunyu, who kept staring at Han Ye with his pitiful eyes. The tears started flooding on his eyes, but he wiped them immediately. 

'Obviously, Bai Yunyu is a lot more talented and good-looking than this substitute. It's just based on objectivity….'

The new actor then introduced himself, "My name is Bi Hexian! I'm 19 years old! This is my first role in a film and series, but I'm so honored to play with your, Mr. Han Ye!"

Han Ye continued smiling, not caring how devastated Yunyu was right now. Yunyu's heart was shattered. He continued staring at Han Ye without a word. 

Director Shen felt that Yunyu's fate was too pitiful, so he patted Yunyu's back, "Alright, kid. You shouldn't be here today. You should take a long rest, and don't worry if you need more money, just call me."

"I'll be giving you a role in my next movie or drama," Director Shen thought this was the fairest compensation for Yunyu. 

But Yunyu didn't budge. He didn't listen to anyone as his focus was solely on Han Ye Gege. 

Since Director Shen knew there was no helping in this, he diverted the topic, "Alright, you two should go for makeup and costume. Huang Jinren will come soon, so it's best to do the scenes of Bai Shijue and Han Shun first before doing those with the Frozen Flower Demonic Sect leader, Huang Mu."

"Yes, thank you, Director!" Bi Hexian cheerfully passed Yunyu, treating him like air, and went to get his makeup done with Auntie Shu.

Meanwhile, Han Ye intended to return to his room, but Yunyu quickly grabbed Han Ye's arm, "H—Han Ye Gege, why are you doing this? I—I really want this role. I earned it!"

…

"Han Ye Gege!"

Han Ye gritted his teeth and pushed Yunyu, accidentally elbowed his chest in the process, "Urk!" 

Yunyu fell to the ground with pain in his chest. Director Shen hurriedly helped Yunyu, and when Jia Jie came out of the dressing room, saw this, she hurriedly saved him as well, "Yunyu!"

Han Ye was still nonchalant and cold as always, "I just told you the reason. I don't want to be on the same screen with filth. You're disgusting."

"Han Ye, you're too much!" Jia Jie scolded, but Han Ye glared at her as a response.

"Deng Jia, if you keep trying to protect that trash, I will not hesitate to fire you."

"NO! P—Please, don't fire Jia Jie! She has a sickly mother in the hospital!" Yunyu tried to shield Jia Jie from Han Ye's anger. He knew that Jia Jie needed the money because her old mother was very ill and hospitalized for months in the hospital.

Han Ye looked away and walked to his room, ignoring the scenes he created. Everyone who witnessed this scene watched Han Ye's cold back. Fortunately, since it was early morning, there weren't many people here, so it would minimize the bad press Han Ye Gege might get. 

Yunyu hurriedly shifted his attention at Jia Jie, "J—Jie, please don't do that again! What if you lose your job? Your Mom needs the money!" 

Jia Jie was also lost, especially when she saw the tears on Yunyu's face. 

She felt powerless and guilty because she couldn't do anything to help this poor young man who had been helping her job for more than three years already. 

Yunyu had devoted his life to Han Ye since he entered high school. He always used his free time to come and help whatever he could. And he never asked anything in return. 

In fact, Yunyu never asked anything. He just naturally supported Han Ye in any way possible. 

"Yunyu, I'm sorry, I cannot do anything against him…."

"A—Ah, it's fine, Jia Jie. I… I…" Yunyu wanted to use his usual cheerful mask again. But this time, he couldn't help to feel devastated. He had truly worked hard for this role, and he kept dreaming how amazing it would be to stand in the same set with Han Ye Gege.

But everything was in vain. That dream had been shattered by the same man he dreamed of.

Whenever he was reminded of that, his tears would start pooling again. 

Thus, Yunyu shook his head and wiped the tears on his eyes once more. He didn't want to get pitied because he knew that everyone might see Han Ye Gege in a bad light if he started being dramatic. 

[Sigh, I miss my old transmigration days when I could be dramatic as much as I want.]

"It's fine, Jia Jie! Ah, Uncle Shen, thank you for the money! I'll use that to pay my electricity bill, ehe~. Also, I'll be sure to wait until my next role, haha!" 

"Yunyu…"

"Oh! We should get moving, right? Time is ticking. We need to shoot the scenes! Don't worry about me. I'll be hanging around and helping as usual!" Yunyu happily skipped around as if nothing had happened, Jia Jie and Uncle Shen stared at him, and their hearts were even more pained. 

But there was nothing they could do since Bai Yunyu wanted them to ignore this as well, even though they knew it was wrong. 

"Okay, since there is no protest, then we should continue the preparation! Everyone, prepare the set!" Director Shen tried to dispel this uncomfortable feeling in his heart and continued the shooting preparation. 

Jia Jie was the last to stare at Yunyu's back, "Bai Yunyu, why do you still love that cold monster?"