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Chapter 114: The Crew's Filming

As soon as Windsor Academy's exams ended, Owen's crew immediately moved into the school and began setting up the location in full swing.

 

In the backstage area of the filming location, several actors were getting their makeup done.

 

"Why did the director choose this place for filming? There are so many schools in the Magic City; why go all the way to Oceanic City?" a female actor complained.

 

"Exactly. Although Oceanic City is only two hours from Magic City, it's still a bit of a hassle to go back and forth. It's a waste of time and money. This is so unlike Director Zhang, who is usually so thrifty."

 

The actress sitting in the middle, who had remained silent, finally spoke up, "You guys don't understand. This school is a true aristocratic institution with a hundred-year history. It fits the script's setting perfectly."

 

Everyone around her looked enlightened, though they had no idea that the suggestion had come from a certain man.

 

At this moment, Owen was sitting in a private dressing room backstage. While the makeup artist was applying makeup, he was absorbed in playing with his phone.

 

Owen: [Zuri, guess where I am?]

 

At the same time, Zuri and the other students were arranged in a classroom, all waiting to go on stage. Zuri looked at the message from Owen for a long time, speechless.

 

No matter how she looked at it, the message exuded a childish vibe.

 

Zuri thought for a moment and typed three words.

 

Zuri: [I don't know.]

 

He must be delighted to see these three words. After all, his goal was to surprise her. See how considerate she is, pretending to know nothing.

 

Zuri thought to herself, unaware that the recipient of the message fell into deep contemplation upon seeing the words "I don't know."

 

Owen frowned, and a gloomy aura emanated from him.

 

The makeup artist immediately sensed it and looked at him suspiciously.

 

"Mr. Feng, are you alright?"

 

"No!"

 

He was not alright at all.

 

The makeup artist was at a loss for words. Just as he was hesitating about what to say, he heard Owen ask a question.

 

"If everyone around knows about something, but one person doesn't, what do you think the reason could be?"

 

The makeup artist thought for a moment, "That person might be indifferent to their surroundings, or the matter might be insignificant to them, easily forgotten."

 

After the makeup artist finished speaking, Owen looked even more miserable, staring at him with eyes that seemed to say, "Who are you trying to fool?!"

 

The makeup artist was bewildered.

 

Wasn't he right?!

 

If she wasn't indifferent, how could she not know?

 

Although he was convinced he was correct, he wisely chose not to argue.

 

Zuri thought Owen would reply quickly, but after waiting for a while without a response, she found it strange. But then she remembered he was a big star and probably very busy, so not replying was normal.

 

At that moment, a crew member walked into the classroom and told all the students, "We're about to start filming. Before we do, please hand over your phones. The crew will keep them safe and return them after filming."

 

Immediately, the classroom filled with groans, but everyone complied and handed over their phones.

 

Zuri, following the others, tossed her phone into the box.

 

On the other side, after much hesitation, Owen finally replied.

 

Owen: [Zuri, I'm at your school. Want to come visit the set? I'd love to have some of your homemade pastries.]

 

After sending the message, Owen waited eagerly, but his phone remained silent.

 

Owen frowned and turned to Isaac, "Call me."

 

"Why?" Isaac asked suspiciously.

 

"I think my phone is broken."

 

Without doubting him, Isaac dialed Owen's number, and the phone on the table rang the next second.

 

"It's working fine."

 

Owen picked up the phone, examining it closely. It was indeed in perfect working condition, except no one was replying to his message.

 

Seeing Owen's expression, Isaac felt alarmed.

 

Something was off!

 

Waiting anxiously for a text message like this was not a good sign.

 

Isaac signaled to his assistant, who promptly stepped forward, "Mr. Feng, it's almost time. I'll keep your phone safe."

 

Owen glanced at the phone and tossed it to him, "Let me know if there's any message."

 

The assistant nodded quickly.

 

Zuri and the others walked to the grove outside the square, where several actors were rehearsing their lines under a large tree.

 

The students, curious about the filming, looked around eagerly.

 

Azura spun around, "Where's my idol Owen? Why don't I see him?"

 

"He's a big star, so he'll naturally appear last. He's probably resting in his trailer now and will come out when it's time to shoot. You'll have to wait," Farida, who knew a bit about the entertainment industry, explained.

 

Zuri looked at the female stars under the sunshade not far away, "Those two look familiar."

 

Farida and Azura followed her gaze. The actresses under the sunshade were attractive and graceful, but they didn't recognize them.

 

"Those two must be new actresses. We don't know their names," Farida said.

 

"Zuri, you don't recognize Owen but recognize them?" Azura squinted her eyes dangerously, her gaze unfriendly.

 

"Hehe," Zuri laughed dryly.

 

She had forgotten the different timelines.

 

Those two new actresses were not famous now but would become big stars in the future. Even someone like her, who never followed entertainment news, would know them, which showed how famous they would be.

 

The stage manager walked over and addressed the students, "All extras, come here. During the shoot, just walk around the square. Don't look at the actors; just go about your business. Understand?"

 

"Understood," came the scattered responses.

 

"You three walk along this path, and you three over there. The three girls in blue, walk over here," the stage manager directed Zuri and her friends.

 

The three of them moved to a spot close to the main actors, a prime location with a high chance of being on camera.

 

"Ah, I'm so lucky to be this close to my idol!" Azura's face was flushed with excitement.

 

"Look at how happy you are," Farida was also excited but much more restrained.

 

Zuri, however, felt nothing.

 

Owen seemed to be a nice, amusing person.

 

If Isaac and Owen's assistant heard Zuri's evaluation, they would probably cough up blood.

 

Natalie and her group were envious and jealous of the three's prime spot.

 

"Next time, I'll ask my cousin to take me to the set and get the best spot," Natalie grumbled.

 

"Forget it. Can your cousin invite Owen?" Samara pointed out bluntly.

 

Natalie was immediately deflated.

 

At that moment, a commotion arose in the crowd.

 

"Owen's here."


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Chapter 115: The Big Star

Everyone's eyes shifted to the left, focusing on a man and a woman.

 

"Wow, it's my goddess, Xiao Yun."

 

"Xiao Yun is so beautiful."

 

"My idol looks even more handsome than on TV. His charisma is off the charts."

 

"They look so perfect together. I hope they're a couple," the chubby girl Farah said dreamily.

 

As soon as she spoke, she was met with countless disapproving glares. Farah shrank back, too scared to say anything further.

 

"That idiot Farah has terrible taste, thinking that the plastic-faced Xiao Yun is good enough for my idol," Samara sneered.

 

Natalie snorted, "With her eyesight, no wonder. Arthur despises her, and she still can't see it, shamelessly throwing herself at him."

 

At the mention of Arthur, Naya spoke up, "Zuri still occasionally sends gifts to Arthur."

 

"Saira, you should be more proactive. Don't let Zuri get ahead of you."

 

Saira shook her head, "If she likes him, she can have him."

 

In reality, Saira had been texting Arthur daily, contacting him much more than before. She wasn't about to let Zuri steal her fiancé.

 

Natalie looked at her with frustration, "You really..."

 

"What has Zuri been giving Arthur?" Saira asked.

 

"We're not really sure."

 

None of them had investigated it closely. People only mentioned the gifts, but no one seemed to know exactly what they were. The focus was on Zuri's pursuit of Arthur, not the gifts themselves. After all, with their affluent backgrounds, who cared about gifts? They were all just material items, nothing special.

 

Naya, who rarely spoke, added, "I saw one once. It looked like food, beautifully packaged."

 

Natalie burst out laughing, "Does she really believe that saying, 'The way to a man's heart is through his stomach'? How naive."

 

Saira and the others covered their mouths, laughing along.

 

Such sayings were meant to deceive naive girls. For people from their wealthy backgrounds, used to gourmet chefs, thinking a few homemade dishes could win a man's heart was underestimating the skill of Michelin-star chefs.

 

Owen and Xiao Yun stepped out. The stage manager approached with a smile, "Mr. Feng, Ms. Xiao, let's get started."

 

Owen nodded.

 

Xiao Yun smiled, "Alright."

 

After the stage manager left, Xiao Yun turned to her partner, looking at his perfect profile, her eyes revealing her fondness for him. "Owen, you look just like a student in this uniform. No one would guess you've been out of school for years."

 

Just as Owen was about to reply, he caught a glimpse of Zuri standing in front of him, and his eyes lit up. Remembering her earlier text, Owen smiled silently. This little girl knew how to surprise him.

 

Xiao Yun noticed his smile and was momentarily stunned. Apart from seeing him smile during filming, she had never seen him smile off-camera. He always wore a serious expression, though polite to everyone, he was difficult to get close to.

 

Following his gaze, Xiao Yun saw the pretty figure in the crowd.

 

The girl had delicate features, fair skin, and long black hair fluttering in the wind. Her gentle demeanor and elegant aura made her stand out. Even in a place full of beauties, she was top-tier.

 

Xiao Yun narrowed her eyes slightly.

 

Feigning ignorance, Xiao Yun spoke, "Owen?"

 

Owen snapped out of it, in a good mood, "According to the script, I haven't graduated yet, so being a student makes sense."

 

Xiao Yun was taken aback, then covered her mouth and laughed, "I almost forgot, you're a top student, graduating early from university."

 

Though Owen had obtained dual degrees and graduated early, he was only twenty-two years old, still very young. His exceptional achievements often made people overlook his age.

 

The two walked to the center of the stage, Owen discreetly signaled Zuri, who responded with a mischievous smile.

 

This little rascal!

 

Owen chuckled internally, a trace of a smile on his face.

 

Perhaps others didn't notice their interaction, but Xiao Yun, who was always watching Owen, did. Her brows furrowed slightly.

 

"Mr. Feng, Ms. Xiao."

 

He Ling and Jiang Pingting, two supporting actresses, greeted them. After saying hello, they didn't approach Owen. As new graduates, they were thrilled to act with Owen but had heard about actresses getting replaced for being too forward with him. This made the two rookies keep a respectful distance.

 

Xiao Yun responded gently.

 

Owen nodded.

 

"Let's rehearse."

 

The actors practiced finding their marks and the best positions, while the extras enthusiastically cooperated.

 

After two runs, just before shooting began, Xiao Yun's assistant approached the director with a smile, "Director Zhang, those three girls are too close to Ms. Xiao. It might affect her. Can you move them?"

 

Director Zhang looked at the three girls on the monitor. They were all pretty, especially the one in the middle, who bore a slight resemblance to Owen. Noticing the girl's on-camera presence, he realized why Xiao Yun felt they were in the way.

 

The director instructed his assistant, who immediately notified the stage manager.

 

"Filming is more tedious than I thought," Farida said, losing her initial excitement.

 

"My idol is so handsome."

 

Azura was lost in his stunning looks, unable to extricate herself.

 

"Later, I'll ask your idol for an autograph."

 

At that moment, the stage manager approached the three girls, "You three, move over there."

 

He pointed to the farthest spot.

 

Azura, immersed in admiration, was jolted back to reality.

 

"Why?"

 

She didn't want to move.

 

Farida asked, puzzled, "Is there a problem with us standing here?"

 

The stage manager, impatient, "Just move. Stop asking questions."

 

His high-handed attitude infuriated the hot-tempered Azura.

 

"Unless you give me a reason, I'm not moving," Azura said coldly.

 

The commotion drew everyone's attention.

 

While reciting lines with Xiao Yun, Owen turned to see the standoff between the stage manager and the three girls, the atmosphere tense.


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