Chapter 21 She Will Be Mine Sooner or Later (Part 5)

Then, he bent down and sat on the empty bench beside him, his gaze drifting around the set.

Finally, it settled on a long-haired girl in a white dress by the sea, his body lazily leaning against the umbrella pole, his lips curling with interest.

The makeup was fixed, everything was ready, the director shouted "Action," and just like before, Qin Jiaxuan fiercely lunged at Ji Anning, grabbing her hair.

Time and again, each time as ferocious and "in character," the surrounding crew members couldn't bear to watch the scene.

Ji Chicheng's hands on his legs suddenly clenched into fists, just as he was about to stand up, Qi Helian next to him suddenly clicked his tongue, "That little stand-in must have offended the big star. They've stuck on one shot seven or eight times now, such good long hair, I bet her scalp is swollen by now, really heartbreaking."

At these words, Ji Chicheng's deep eyes suddenly narrowed, emitting a dangerous light.

The next second, his tall body sprang up, causing a cold breeze.

Qi Helian was startled by Ji Chicheng's action, looked up at him, and was just about to speak.

Ji Chicheng extended his hand towards where Ji Anning was, glared at Qi Helian, and said sternly, "Qi Helian, right now, immediately, bring that stand-in to me."

An undeniable, irrefutable attitude.

"What's going on?" Qi Helian was frightened by Ji Chicheng's sudden change, and he too stood up nervously.

Looking at his expression, he dared not joke around anymore and quickly called out to the director: "Director Wang, let's pause for a moment."

While calling the director, he ordered the other crew members: "Stop everything over there."

At Young Master Qi's command, the crew members immediately stopped all work.

Qin Jiaxuan also let go of Ji Anning's hair.

Ji Anning gently massaged her painfully throbbing scalp, looking back in confusion.

Qi Helian's towering figure approached them. She quickly turned back around, deliberately using her long hair to cover her face.

She couldn't let him see her face, being recognized would mean the end.

Everyone was unaware of what had happened, all eyes fixed on Qi Helian.

He stopped next to Ji Anning, his gaze on Qin Jiaxuan, his lips curling with a mocking smile, "Miss Qin, you're a veteran actress after all, sticking on one shot seven or eight times, I think it's better to replace someone."

In his languid voice, brimming with sarcasm.

There was no need to ask why—just seeing Ji Chicheng's demeanor, he was certain, he knew this stand-in, and she was someone he cared about.

Otherwise, with his character, which wouldn't even bother helping a toppled oil jar, he would usually ignore it if a mere acquaintance was bullied, adopting an indifferent attitude.

"Young Master Qi," Qin Jiaxuan stared with wide eyes, puzzled by Qi Helian.

Being replaced in front of so many people, her face turned red and white in embarrassment.

Qi Helian ignored Qin Jiaxuan's confusion, turned his head towards Ji Anning, his face breaking into a harmless smile, "Little sister, thank you for your hard work, it's all because our company's artist lacks skill."

Everyone was shocked, Young Master Qi apologizing for his company's artists to a nameless stand-in?

Instantly, everyone's attention was focused on Ji Anning, curious about who she really was.

Ji Anning wished she could cover her face with a cloth, fearful of getting linked to Qi Helian in a scandal and making the news.

But Qi Helian suddenly stepping in so blatantly to help her, could it be that he recognized her?

She had to leave this place immediately.

"Why do you keep avoiding me? Do we know each other?" Qi Helian bent down, cocking his head, trying to see Ji Anning's face.

Ji Anning tilted her head and shook her head, indicating they did not know each other.

Suddenly, Qi Helian's phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID, didn't answer, and while holding Ji Anning's arm, said, "Come with me, it's too hot. Let's get a drink of water."