Retired for A Hundred Years: Re-Employment for the Apocalypse Bigshot!-Chapter 388 - 383: She’s Out of Her Mind—How Could I Argue with a Sick Person?

Chapter 388: Chapter 383: She’s Out of Her Mind—How Could I Argue with a Sick Person?

To make it convenient for the film crew to return home, the "War God" crew specially provided a direct bus to the city for those without private cars or chauffeured cars, including staff and extras.

Ye Tong and Ling Zhi, having no chauffeured car, boarded the bus with their luggage.

Surrounded by familiar extras and crew members, they gathered to chat while waiting for the bus to depart.

Unexpectedly, the top male actor Gu Lin also boarded the bus, along with his assistant Xiao Li.

Ye Tong was quite familiar with Gu Lin, as they had previously worked together on the "Gone with the Wind" crew, so she invited him to sit over.

"Teacher Gu, there’s a seat here. Why are you also taking the bus?"

Gu Lin looked helpless, "The driver said the car broke down and won’t be fixed anytime soon. I have another appointment this afternoon and need to catch a flight."

Ye Tong immediately looked envious, "Wow, that’s impressive, working even during the New Year."

Gu Lin smiled and tapped her head, "What are you thinking? It’s for a show recording."

"A show?" Ye Tong’s eyes lit up, "Is it the Hua Continent New Year Gala?"

Gu Lin gave a slight nod, and Ling Zhi beside him exclaimed, "Oh my, why didn’t you mention it before? Which segment are you in? We’ll watch it tonight."

Gu Lin smiled and turned to his assistant Xiao Li, "It’s a singing segment, I think somewhere in the middle..."

Xiao Li quickly checked the program and replied, "Teacher Gu, our program has been moved up, it’s the eighth one, a martial arts performance combined with singing."

Ling Zhi looked even more envious, the jealousy almost overflowing from her eyes.

To be able to perform martial arts at the Hua Continent New Year Gala, it’s practically every martial artist’s dream!

Gu Lin laughed, encouraging them, "Keep at it, you two can do it. Maybe next year I’ll be watching you perform from the audience."

"Hehe, I’ll take your good word, Teacher Gu."

The three chatted animatedly, and the extras nearby also listened enthusiastically, occasionally chiming in, creating a harmonious atmosphere on the bus.

Until Jin Jiaojiao boarded the bus wearing sunglasses with her assistant.

"Why is she here? Did her car break down too?" Ling Zhi’s expression changed slightly, lowering her voice to ask.

"Don’t know." Ye Tong gathered her emotions, sat upright, pretending to scroll through Star Entertainment on her phone.

Once Jin Jiaojiao boarded, the atmosphere in the car noticeably paused, then some staff members began greeting her with friendly smiles.

Jin Jiaojiao’s public image was always that of a sweet girl next door, treating staff warmly without any airs, and even when socializing, she didn’t make people uncomfortable. After exchanging a few words, she excused herself to the back of the bus.

"Teacher Gu, I heard your car broke down? Why don’t you come with us instead? I’m also heading to Beijing, maybe we’re on the same flight."

Gu Lin looked up in surprise, took off his headphones, and smiled back, "No need, my flight is in the afternoon, there’s still time."

Jin Jiaojiao didn’t insist, instead, she glanced at Ye Tong and Ling Zhi, greeting them with a smile, "Oh, you two are here as well. Wanna come? There’s room in my car."

Since the last conflict between Ye Tong and Jin Jiaojiao, they barely spoke in the crew, and Jin Jiaojiao would pretend not to see Ye Tong even if they passed each other.

Unexpectedly, today she took the initiative to greet Ye Tong.

Ling Zhi politely declined, "Thanks, Jiaojiao, but I’m on an afternoon flight too, no rush."

"I live in Anhe City, not in a rush either. Thank you." Ye Tong responded very politely but distantly.

Seeing this, Jin Jiaojiao wasn’t annoyed. She smiled at Ye Tong as if casually chatting, "Oh? I thought you’d be going back home for the New Year."

Ye Tong’s fingers tightened slightly around her Smart Brain’s screen, raising a faint smile, "Jiaojiao, your information is a bit outdated. I’ve already settled in Anhe City."

"Is that so, congratulations then. After all, moving from the countryside to settle in the city is quite tough."

"Thank you."

"Where do you live in Anhe City? Brother Feng seems to have some property here too. I’ll be over for a couple of days, maybe we can hang out..."

Jin Jiaojiao’s smile became even sweeter. If it weren’t for what happened a few days ago, one would think the two of them got along really well.

Ye Tong suppressed her displeasure, declining, "Sorry, during the holidays I’m going out of town with my family, won’t be able to make it."

"Alright, let’s plan it next time then. See you, Little Tong, Sister Ling Zhi, Teacher Gu..."

After asserting her presence to Ye Tong, Jin Jiaojiao exited the bus through the rear door.

The bus’s atmosphere immediately turned awkward. The extras and staff nearby were filled with gossip, some who knew Ye Tong turned to ask, "Little Tong, what’s her deal?"

Ye Tong felt a bit annoyed, "No idea. Who knows what’s got her in a twist?"

Seeing they wouldn’t get much out of Ye Tong, the extras awkwardly turned away and continued to gossip with others.

Sitting beside Ye Tong, Ling Zhi nudged her, teasingly saying, "Could the gossip be true?"

"What gossip?"

"About you and President Feng... um..."

Ye Tong immediately covered Ling Zhi’s mouth, gesturing for silence.

She had only recently heard rumors in the crew suggesting she was involved in a scandalous gossip with Feng Lei.

Saying she tried to latch onto President Feng for attention but had been suppressed by Xing Yu.

And her conflict with Jin Jiaojiao was turned into a love rivalry.

It was enough to make someone livid!

Who wants to start a scandal with that peacock?

"Shh—don’t speak nonsense! Ruining my reputation, can you be responsible for it?"

Ling Zhi struggled free of Ye Tong’s grip, wondering at her strength, but her face remained gleeful with gossip, "But the way Jin Jiaojiao acted today, it seemed like she was setting things straight with you."

Ye Tong couldn’t help but roll her eyes, "Who knows what goes on in her head? As my Sister Ning would say, she must be mentally ill, should I get upset over her?"

"Pfft... hahaha... you’ve got a sharp tongue!"

"Well, you haven’t seen who my mentor is, have you?"

Ling Zhi was increasingly fond of Ye Tong, laughing as she asked, "Who is it? Can I learn from them too?"

"No way, my Sister Ning doesn’t accept students!"

"Sister Ning? Could it be the other action consultant in our crew?"

Ling Zhi joined the crew later, so her impression of Ji Ning was based only on what Director Lin and Ye Tong said.

And the relationship between Ye Tong and Ji Ning wasn’t a secret in the group.

Everyone knew Ji Ning was Ye Tong’s sister and her greatest support.

Ye Tong nodded, "My Sister Ning is amazing..."

"Um... sorry, may I interrupt?" Gu Lin suddenly interjected from another row, interrupting Ye Tong’s sister-praising session.

Seeing both girls turn to him, he looked slightly awkward, "Little Tong, does Teacher Ji have some free time lately?"

"Huh? Why?"

"I have something I’d like to consult her about. I’m not sure when she’s available..."

"Oh, I see. I’ll ask her when I get back and let you know, how about that?"

"Sure, sure... thank you so much!"

Seeing Gu Lin’s attitude towards Ji Ning made Ling Zhi even more curious, suddenly very interested in meeting this mysterious bigwig who wasn’t in the crew but whose legend persisted.

"Ding—ding—"

Ye Tong’s Smart Brain suddenly rang, and upon checking it, she laughed, "Teacher Gu, Ling Zhi, do you mind giving me a few signed photos?"