277: Director Chen, would you do me the honor of having dinner together?

"Ah? Director Li, who are you talking about? Does our Film Crew have an actor named Director Chen?" the staff member pulled over by Director Li said with a dazed look.

Seeing this, Director Li knew the person definitely didn't recognize Chen Le, so he could only let go and hurried to ask others.

Fortunately, after asking a few people, he found out Chen Le's location.

"They're over by the actors' lounge."

Once Director Li had their exact location, he rushed over there.

Arriving at the actors' lounge,

Director Li saw Chen Le.

As soon as he saw Chen Le, a smile immediately broke out on his face.

At that moment, Chen Le was chatting with Yang Mi and the others.

Just then, Lin Yan, who was speaking, suddenly stopped and looked toward the door.

Seeing this, Chen Le turned his head and spotted Director Li at the door at a glance.

At this point, Director Li also knew he had been spotted, so instead of waiting at the door, he took the initiative to walk in.

Lin Yan was somewhat surprised to see Director Li and greeted him in shock, "Director Li, why are you here?"

"It's nothing, I just heard Director Chen was here and came over to see him," Director Li said with a smile upon hearing Lin Yan's words.

In front of Chen Le, he didn't dare to put on any airs.

His status was not even worth mentioning compared to Chen Le's.

Chen Le was a bit surprised to hear that Director Li had come to see him. Looking at him, he asked, "And you are?"

Hearing Chen Le's question, Director Li quickly introduced himself.

"Oh, hello, hello. It's a pleasure to meet you," Chen Le said, exchanging pleasantries with him.

At this time, Director Li also noticed Yang Mi beside Chen Le.

He immediately realized that Yang Mi and Chen Le knew each other.

Because they were both from the Beijing Film Academy.

"Director Li, thank you for taking care of my girlfriend Mi Mi these past few months. I'm here this time to visit her on set," Chen Le said with a smile, offering his thanks.

"Ah? Director Chen, you're too kind. It's only what I should do," Director Li was stunned for a moment upon hearing Chen Le's words, then quickly replied.

He hadn't expected that Yang Mi was actually Chen Le's girlfriend.

He hadn't heard a whisper of it, which showed just how deep the two had hidden their relationship.

Now that Chen Le had said this, he immediately understood Chen Le's meaning.

To him, this was an opportunity. If nothing else, as long as he left a good impression on Chen Le, even a tiny bit of favor leaked his way in the future would be enough for him to profit.

If he could curry favor, he certainly would; offending him was absolutely out of the question.

"Can I watch you guys film in the Film Crew?" Chen Le looked at Director Li and continued asking.

Director Li nodded immediately upon hearing Chen Le's request. "Of course, Director Chen. It's an honor for our Film Crew that you're willing to come watch us film."

Director Li said with some excitement.

Not to mention his own agreement, even the other actors in the Film Crew would agree.

After all, if they were scouted by Chen Le, they would have it made.

However, the probability of that was quite low, as Chen Le wasn't so casual about choosing people.

Of course, if there was someone who caught his eye, he would pay them extra attention.

"Haha, don't say that. I'm also here to learn. I won't be disturbing you, will I?" Chen Le said politely.

"No, no, Director Chen, not at all," Director Li waved his hand hurriedly.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Director Li glanced at the time, then looked at Chen Le with a smile and said, "Director Chen, it's time for our Film Crew's afternoon shoot. Let's head to the filming location now."

"Alright," Chen Le nodded.

Subsequently, Chen Le followed Yang Mi, Director Li, and the others to the Film Crew's shooting location.

Yang Mi had scenes in the afternoon, so Chen Le watched her film from the side.

In the meantime, he also learned from and discussed filming techniques with Director Li.

Listening to Chen Le speak eloquently, Director Li couldn't help but feel emotional; Chen Le was truly capable.

Although Chen Le looked very young, his skills were not lower than his own at all—in fact, they were much higher.

This forced him to be full of admiration.

If before he had only heard of his great reputation, now he genuinely admired Chen Le in his heart.

Soon, the afternoon shoot was finished.

After finishing the afternoon scenes, Director Li looked at Chen Le and spoke respectfully, "Director Chen, could you do me the honor of having dinner together? You've graced us with your presence, and I haven't even had the chance to properly host you yet."

Seeing Director Li's respectful manner, Chen Le thought about it and nodded in agreement.

"Sure."

"Great, thank you for the honor, Director Chen," Director Li's face was covered in smiles when he heard Chen Le agree.

Soon, Director Li booked a place for dinner.

Chen Le brought Yang Mi and Lin Yan along to the restaurant Director Li had reserved.

Lin Yan was a bit nervous standing next to Yang Mi.

She hadn't expected that Chen Le would actually bring her along.

How could a minor actress like her deserve to have dinner with Chen Le?

Most importantly, this meal was being treated by Director Li of her own Film Crew.

Fortunately, Director Li didn't say anything. After all, to him, bringing one more person was nothing; if it could earn him some goodwill from Chen Le, that was even better.

He naturally knew that Lin Yan and Yang Mi were usually on good terms, otherwise he wouldn't have agreed to it.

Director Li enthusiastically led Chen Le and the others into the private room he had ordered.

"Director Chen, please, have a seat," Director Li said with a fawning expression.

"Alright, you sit too," Chen Le said with a similar smile.

After they sat down, a waiter came over, and Director Li handed the menu to Chen Le.

"Director Chen, you order. See what you'd like to eat, order whatever you want," Director Li said smilingly.

Chen Le wasn't modest either. After ordering a few dishes he liked and a few Yang Mi liked, he handed the menu back to Director Li.

Seeing this, Director Li turned and handed it to Yang Mi.

Yang Mi was momentarily stunned before taking the menu.

When she saw the dishes Chen Le had ordered, several of which were her favorites, her heart instantly felt warm.

Yang Mi looked at Chen Le, her eyes full of joy.

"Mhm, I'm done ordering." After casually ordering a few dishes, Yang Mi handed the menu back to Director Li.

After Director Li ordered a few dishes, he handed the menu to Lin Yan.

Lin Yan hadn't expected that she would get to order too.

Yang Mi noticed Lin Yan's astonishment and said with a smile, "Yan Yan, Director Li is treating today, so order a few dishes you like."

Hearing Yang Mi's words, Director Li also said with a smile, "That's right, don't be polite, order whatever you want."

Seeing this, Lin Yan finally dared to order.

After ordering a few dishes she wanted, she gave the menu to the waiter.

After they finished ordering, the restaurant served the food very quickly.

The restaurant's service speed was fast; in less than half an hour, all the dishes were served.

At the dinner table, Director Li smilingly offered a toast to Chen Le.

Seeing this, Chen Le could only accept.

Encountering this kind of social obligation involving drinking, he had no way to refuse.

If it were just himself, he wouldn't drink.

Of course, he could also say he doesn't drink.

But since the other person had already offered a toast, it wouldn't be good to say so now.