158: Ma Li: You think Lao Shen and I are a couple?

"It wasn't a real kiss, was it?" Ma Li asked.

"It, it probably was?" Wang Zhi felt a little awkward.

Mainly because Ma Li was the one asking her.

She knew Shen Teng and Ma Li had a great relationship, having previously performed together in the same Drama Troupe.

"If that's true, that guy Old Shen got off lucky, especially since you're so pretty, Wang Zhi," Ma Li said with a sigh.

Her relationship with Shen Teng was essentially like that of good buddies; they both had carefree personalities and were both from the Northeast.

Working together in the Drama Troupe was also when they got along best.

"Huh?" Wang Zhi was slightly confused by Ma Li's words.

She had thought Ma Li would mind them filming a kiss scene, but now it seemed like a different kind of concern.

"What's wrong? Wang Zhi, given Old Shen's appearance, filming a kiss scene with you is definitely a bonus for him, isn't it?" Ma Li said, laughing.

"Huh? Can I ask what relationship you two have?" Wang Zhi asked.

This question had been on her mind since she arrived at the Film Crew.

"What relationship? Just good friends! Old Shen and I have been partners in the Drama Troupe for many years," Ma Li answered, smiling.

"What? Did you think we were a couple?" Ma Li asked teasingly.

Wang Zhi nodded.

Ma Li immediately burst into laughter. "Old Shen has a girlfriend! They've known each other for almost ten years."

"Seriously?" Wang Zhi was surprised; she truly hadn't expected Shen Teng to have a girlfriend.

While the two were chatting, Shen Teng, on the other side, finished resting and prepared to continue filming.

Soon, after successfully finishing one segment, they moved on to the part where Charlotte forcefully kisses Qiu Ya.

Wang Zhi sat awkwardly, and Shen Teng was also a bit embarrassed.

Filming a kiss scene is always awkward, no matter what.

Especially for Shen Teng, who had a girlfriend.

But thinking that this was just acting, he didn't dwell on it too much.

He had previously asked if this segment could be removed, but it was rejected.

Chen Le wanted to restore the original work from his previous life as much as possible; unless there was no alternative, he wouldn't compromise.

"Old Shen, why are you being a chicken? Just kiss her and get it over with!" Ma Li cheered from the side, laughing.

Yin Zheng was the same. "Exactly, it's just a kiss scene! It'll be over in a second!"

Hearing this, Shen Teng really wanted to roll his eyes at Ma Li, then he said irritably, "Ma Li, since you're not the one doing the kiss scene, you think the drama isn't big enough, right? Why don't you switch places with me?"

"How can I switch? I'm not a man," Ma Li replied, smiling.

"Director Chen, why don't you arrange a kiss scene for Ma Li too? That would be fairer," Shen Teng immediately shouted when he saw the opportunity.

"Old Shen, you're seeking revenge!" Ma Li immediately became anxious upon hearing this.

"Alright, alright, get ready. It's just a kiss scene, isn't it? It'll be finished quickly," Zhao Sheng said, smiling from the side.

Meanwhile, on Chen Le's side, he and Yang Mi were watching the monitor together.

"They're really going for it?" Yang Mi said, sounding surprised.

"Yes, that segment is difficult to fake the angle for," Chen Le nodded.

Hearing this, Yang Mi nodded.

Soon, Shen Teng's kiss scene began filming.

To avoid further awkwardness, Shen Teng finished it in one take.

This surprised Chen Le; sometimes people really can burst out with extraordinary power.

After filming this segment, the time had already reached evening.

Chen Le told them to rest.

"Old Chen, let's not go out to eat today. I want to try your Film Crew's boxed lunch and see how the food is," Yang Mi said, smiling.

"Okay," Chen Le nodded.

They then arrived at the Film Crew's rest area.

Shen Teng and the others were surprised to see that Chen Le and Yang Mi hadn't gone out to eat.

"Director Chen, Yang Mi, why are you here?" Tian Yu said, smiling as he greeted Chen Le.

"We came to eat! We're not going out today, we're eating boxed lunches with the Film Crew," Chen Le said, smiling.

Afterwards, they arrived at the place where the boxed lunches were being distributed.

They took two boxed lunches. The staff member distributing the food was quite surprised to see Chen Le.

Previously, Chen Le rarely came to get his own boxed lunch because he was busy; the Assistant Director usually brought it to him.

After getting the boxed lunches, Chen Le and Yang Mi came to the rest area to eat with everyone.

"Old Chen, do your Film Crew's boxed lunches really look this good? The boxed lunches from my last Film Crew weren't even half as good as these," Yang Mi exclaimed as she opened her lunch box.

"Mhm, no need to make a fuss, it's just like this here," Chen Le said, waving his hand dismissively.

"I'm jealous, Old Chen. Why don't you shoot a tv series and invite me to act in it?" Yang Mi asked, smiling.

"That depends on the situation."

"I usually leave the tv series production to Director Xu Gang. I'll contact you next time there's a tv series role suitable for you," Chen Le explained.

"Alright," Yang Mi nodded, sounding a bit disappointed.

While eating, the two continued chatting... time quickly passed.

Yang Mi stayed with the Goodbye Mr. Loser Film Crew for about ten days before returning to Yanjing.

Today, Chen Le arrived at the Film Crew early.

Yesterday, he had taken Yang Mi to the airport for her flight back to Yanjing, and he felt very reluctant when they parted.

However, Yang Mi couldn't stay with the Film Crew all the time; she still had work to attend to.

She had just finished filming one project and already had many commercial variety shows to shoot, as well as brand events to attend.

As soon as Chen Le arrived at the Film Crew, Shen Teng and the others had just arrived as well.

When they saw Chen Le, they immediately came over to greet him.

"Director Chen, how was your day off yesterday?" Tian Yu suddenly asked, smiling.

However, he knew Chen Le had gone to see Yang Mi off yesterday.

"Rest? What rest? Driving to the airport, covering dozens of kilometers, took up a lot of time round trip," Chen Le said, waving his hand.

"Director Chen, what are we filming today? Since you weren't here yesterday, the filming progress slowed down quite a bit," Tian Yu continued, smiling.

"Haven't you read the script? Just continue filming from where we left off yesterday," Chen Le said.

"Got it."

Afterwards, they arrived at the filming location.

"Ahem, Shen Teng, Ma Li, this kiss scene was added temporarily." At the filming location, Zhao Sheng told Shen Teng and Ma Li, trying to suppress his laughter.

"Huh? No way, I just mentioned it last time, and you actually added it?" Shen Teng was dumbfounded.

Make him film a kiss scene with Ma Li? What kind of joke was this?

They were too familiar; he couldn't possibly bring himself to do it.

Ma Li was also extremely embarrassed. She had been teasing Shen Teng last time, and now it was her turn, and with Shen Teng of all people.

Wang Zhi cheered from the side, "I think it's great! Charlotte and Ma Dongmei falling in love again—a kiss fits this scenario perfectly!"

Yin Zheng, the third wheel, was the same; he was the type who enjoyed watching the drama unfold.

"Director Chen, this is too awkward," Ma Li said, looking troubled when she saw Director Chen approach.

"What's awkward? Wang Zhi and the others were awkward last time too! And Shen Teng, you've already filmed one, what are you afraid of?" Chen Le said, smiling as he looked at the two.

He also enjoyed watching the drama unfold and liked seeing things like this.

Moreover, this kiss scene was the essence; without it, the ending wouldn't be perfect.