I've figured it out.

Such preferential treatment, on what grounds?!

It's just treatment exchanged for climbing into someone's bed, pfft~ If I were an artist at Heavenly Palace Media, I could do it too.

After all, those in a favorable position gain the most, but she would soon realize she was completely overthinking things.

Ye Lingxi felt a bit embarrassed upon hearing Director Jiang's words.

Just as she was thinking about how to respond, a gentle voice suddenly came from the side.

“You both performed quite well.”

When the two sisters heard this familiar voice, they whipped their heads around. Seeing Wang Shaojun's smiling face, both were instantly overjoyed.

Ye Lingxi even sprinted toward him, throwing herself into Wang Shaojun's arms. She then looked up, her voice filled with pleasant surprise, “Brother Jun, why are you here? My sister and I thought you were still abroad. Also, why didn't you tell us in advance that you were coming to Hengdian?”

Hearing this, Wang Shaojun looked down at her cute, upturned nose and couldn't help but reach out and tweak it. “Wasn't I planning to give you both a surprise?”

At this moment, Ye Lingxue also came to his side. “Brother Jun, did you come here to discuss some business?”

In her view, Wang Shaojun was likely just stopping by to see them on his way; after all, as the boss of Heavenly Palace Group, he must be very busy.

Even so, she was happy about it. At least they still held a place in his heart.

Hearing this, Wang Shaojun knew exactly what she meant. “No, I came specifically to see you. You haven't eaten yet, right? Let's go, I brought food for you.”

After saying that, he checked his watch, turned to Director Jiang, and said, “Let them eat and rest first. We'll continue filming at three in the afternoon.”

Upon hearing this, Director Jiang nodded repeatedly in agreement. “Yes, yes, yes, understood.”

The boss had spoken; how could a lowly director like him have any objections?

Watching the backs of the Ye sisters as they walked away, each holding one of Wang Shaojun's arms, everyone had different thoughts.

The crew members still hadn't snapped out of it. Even Ye Lingxi and her sister didn't know Wang Shaojun was coming, let alone these workers.

“Was that... the boss of Heavenly Palace Group just now?”

“If I didn't see wrong, it should be him. He's even younger than in the videos, and handsome too.”

“Sigh, comparisons are odious. He's young and wealthy, and has reached heights unattainable to others. As for me, I'd better not say.”

“No wonder President Li values them so much; it turns out they're the boss's ladies.”

“Um, didn't someone slap Teacher Ye Lingxi earlier? What do you think will happen to the person who did it if the boss finds out?”

“Heh, forget the boss; if President Li found out, she'd probably be blacklisted. Not to mention a figure like the boss—she's definitely going to have hell to pay.”

No names were mentioned, but everyone's eyes turned toward Pan Xiaoting.

Only now did Pan Xiaoting realize how much trouble she had caused. She never imagined those two sisters would be Wang Shaojun's women, or that he would personally come to the set to visit them.

From this, it was clear how important they were in Wang Shaojun's heart.

At this moment, she felt as if the sky had collapsed. If it were just President Li of Heavenly Palace Media, she wouldn't be so afraid, but the other party was Wang Shaojun—the founder of Heavenly Palace Group.

For a figure like him, let alone a minor starlet like her, even if her own boss came, he wouldn't even be qualified to shine that man's shoes.

The sounds of the people around her discussing and waiting to see a good show reached her ears, causing her mental state to crumble.

“I already said it wasn't on purpose, what more do you want!”

As she spoke, she ran out without looking back. Seeing this, her Manager quickly chased after her.

The Manager cursed inwardly: My dear lady, you can't just run away like this. If you don't want this career, I still do.

Watching Pan Xiaoting's angry retreating back, everyone smiled disdainfully.

“Tch~ Does she think our set is like the ones she used to be on? A minor star built on hype, with acting skills not even as good as our two Teacher Yes, yet she dares to act like a big shot here.”

“Exactly, she should know her place. Heavenly Palace Media can churn out a batch of stars like her whenever we want.”

“Hehe, you're right. The name 'Tiangong' itself represents traffic. We already gave her all the respect a star deserves. Since she doesn't want it, we don't need to give her any more face.”

“Hey, you're wrong. I reckon she doesn't have a 'later' anymore.”

“Heh, you're right!”

Seeing the endless gossip, Director Jiang couldn't help but interrupt, “Alright, mind your positions. Everyone disperse; assemble before three PM.”

Wang Shaojun was naturally unaware of what was happening in the hall. At this moment, he had brought the Ye sisters to a pavilion, with Butler Wei and two Bodyguards following behind carrying packed food.

Once the three sat down, Butler Wei led the men forward to arrange the food on the stone table. There were nine dishes in total: six meat, two vegetable, one soup, and a fruit platter.

Each dish was in an insulated container. The ten containers filled the entire stone table. The moment the lids were opened, steam rose and a delicious aroma wafted out!

“It smells so good!”

“Mhm, but Brother Jun, this is way too much. How can the three of us finish it all?”

“Sister is so silly, isn't Uncle Wei and the others here too?”

Ye Lingxue's address of 'Uncle Wei' startled Butler Wei into waving his hands repeatedly. “Miss Ye, that won't do. Just call me Butler Wei.”

“Why won't it do? You're Brother Jun's personal butler. You must handle many matters for him daily and take care of his life. Taking care of Brother Jun should have been something Xiao Xi and I did; we haven't even said thank you to you yet.”

Butler Wei didn't expect her to say that. “Miss Ye, you're joking. These are all part of my duties.”

“Alright, let's eat first. It won't taste good if it gets cold.”

Seeing this, Wang Shaojun spoke up.

Upon hearing this, the Ye sisters finally picked up their chopsticks.

“Mmm, delicious.”

“Mhm, mhm~”

“Is it really that good?”

“Mhm, but Brother Jun, why do you ask?”

“Because I cooked these dishes myself. It seems my culinary skills aren't too bad.”

Well, it was true that he had cooked them himself, but the hotel's head chef had been guiding him the entire time. He had simply followed the steps as instructed.

But the Ye sisters didn't know that. Even if they did, they would still be very moved. After all, in their eyes, for a figure like Wang Shaojun to actually cook for them was a form of happiness in itself.

As expected, hearing Wang Shaojun's words, their hearts were instantly filled with happiness, and their eyes reddened with emotion.

Compared to their previous experiences, this sense of happiness was a stark contrast. To them, Wang Shaojun's appearance was as if their late father had sent him from heaven to save them.

Ye Lingxue looked at the man before her, her eyes full of love. If not for him, her mother might no longer be around.

If not for him, their lives would be nothing but darkness.

So, she... had figured it out!