136. You better be prepared.

''And that's a wrap.'' Director Tang shouted as the final scene was completed. It had taken them months to finally be done with it.

''Everyone, let's celebrate it with a dinner tonight at Imperial Kitchen. My treat.''

Everyone cheered and clapped as the announcement was made. These few months were very difficult as well as interesting for them.

''Zhilan, why not we go there together?'' The male lead, Wang Lei asked Li Zhilan to which she just looked back at him in confusion. Sensing it, he felt a little awkward before continuing on. ''Well, we both live near by ao I thought why not come together. Is it a little difficult?''

''Ah... no no. It's just that we aren't exactly nearby. So I was wondering if I heard you right.''

''Well we are atleast in the same direction.''

''But I still think it's a little problematic. Country C isn't very open minded when dealing with these things. You already have a huge fanbase so I think if we are shot together, it'd be a little hard for me to explain to your fans about why I'm with their idol. I don't want to be targeted so early in the game.''

Infact what Li Zhilan said did infact make sense to most of them. Out here, a single scandal could ruin the hardwork of the people in the entertainment industry. And especially in such a case where one is already well established while the other is just a newbie, things could get quite rough as well.

''Well it's not that-"

Ring Ring

Though Wang Lei understood that what she said did make sense, he didn't want to loose the chance to get to know the berson he liked better. He had admired her right from the beginning with the way she conversed with the reporters. But it was like, he couldn't get the confidence to go talk with her. It had taken him weeks to start small talks with her and before he could even get her to remember his presence, the shoot was over. That was why he tried to push it but unfortunately for him whilst fortunately for Li Zhilan, her phone started ringing cutting Wang Lei off.

On the screen, Xavier's name popped up.

''Hello?''

''Zhizhi, where are we going for dinner later?'' Xavier's voice sounded very excited. He had been waiting for the moment when he predicted her shoot would be completed to call her for the entire day. And so for the entire day, he was stuck at home doing nothing but strolling through internet.

''You sure have the guts to ask. Dont you know that today is the wrap of the shoot? How could I have the time to eat dinner with you. I'm going with the crew for dinner. You can go by yourself or order take-out. Your wish.''

''Hey Zhizhi, you can't do that to me. I had been waiting for you for the entire day not to hear such things. How can you not have dinner with me when I just arrived yesterday? Is that how you should treat your friend?''

''Well Mr. Harris, I'm sorry to inform you that I have already said that. So there is no possibility of us having dinner together. You can order takeout. I'll pay, what say?''

''Miss Kuan Li, did you hear that the Harris family has gone bankrupt? If you didn't, then do you think that the Harris family disowned their only child? The next in line to be the head of the family? The one and only crown prince of the family? Is that why you think that I can't pay for a meal myself?''

''Well if you don't want me to pay then it's alright. But when you order, make sure to get a portion for me as well. Okay? Bye.''

And so before crown prince Harris could say anything the line started beeping indicating that the other party has already hung up.

While Li Zhilan was talking with Xavier, Wang Lei was listening beside her. Though he couldn't hear what the other end said, the soft and genuinely happy expression on Li Zhilan's face made him want to hunt the other person down. He felt stuffy and needed to breathe in fresh cold air.

''That was...?'' Wang Lei couldn't help but ask. Seeing how they conversed and after hearing the words spoken by Li Zhilan, it was sure that the other party was quite close and an important person. And it even seemed like that person was currently staying in her house. Was it her boyfriend? Please no. Please God. Don't make it her boyfriend. Please don't let her say it's her boyfriend. I swear I'd pray everyday if she says it's just a friend. Please God, please.

''Ah... that was Xav. My bestie cum manager. He just arrived last night so I gotta keep him company later till dinner. If I get a chance, I'll get you two to meet. So then, I'll take my leave-"

''You are already signed with a company? That's quick. I mean why would you? If you had stayed a little longer, you could have signed with any company after this movie is released. And you would also be valued more. That was a big mistake on your part.'' Wang Lei couldn't help but shout all those words. Luckily everyone was bussy in their own worlds to care about them or it would have been exposed to everyone. Not that Li Zhilan cared, but what should she say if they asked which company it was? Li Zhilan didn't want to imagine the aftermath of her telling everyone she signed with H Entertainment, the cream of the crop.

''Well about the company, it's the place where my friend is so I won't leave it even in the future so why not just sign from the very beginning. So now, let me head off first. See you later at dinner. Bye guys.'' She raised her voice at the end so that everyone could hear it and bid her bye. That way even if Wang Lei has something to say, he won't be able to. And as expected, everyone said and waved her bye except for that person who was clicking pictures from the corner.

''Heh... Li Zhilan. You better be prepared.''