Chinese entertainment: What's wrong with actresses wanting to improve?

Chapter 381: All Four "Ferocious Beasts" Gathered

May 22th, 10:00 AM.

Fu Yibai was sitting in his office reviewing the new proposal submitted by Chen Mo when his phone vibrated on the table.

Caller ID: Liu Yan.

He answered the call.

"Yi Bai."

Liu Yan's voice came through the receiver, carrying a hint of fatigue, but mostly a lighthearted tone.

"I'm back in Beijing."

Fu Yibai put down the proposal and leaned back in his chair.

"Weren't you checking out the filming locations for 'The Legend of Mi Yue'? Why are you back all of a sudden?"

"You forgot?"

Liu Yan's tone carried a hint of reproach.

"The new season of 'Running Man' will start filming on the 25th. I'm a regular cast member, so of course I'll be coming back."

Fu Yibai was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening.

These past few days he's been busy preparing for the TV series "American Dreams in China" and "Ghost Blows Out the Light," completely putting the start of filming for Running Man out of his mind.

"I really forgot."

"I knew it."

Liu Yan gave a soft hum on the other end of the line.

"Your mind is always on work. When will you ever think about me more?"

"Isn't this what you're thinking about?"

"Talking about it doesn't count."

Liu Yan lowered her voice, adding a touch of ambiguity that only the two of them could understand.

"Let's go back to the villa tonight, I have a surprise for you."

"What surprise?"

"Would it still be considered a surprise if I told you?"

Liu Yan chuckled and hung up the phone before he could ask any more questions.

Fu Yibai picked up the proposal again, but before he could read two lines, his phone vibrated again.

Tang Yan.

"Yibai~"

Tang Yan's voice was sweet and soft.

"I'm back in Beijing!"

"Did you come back for Running Man?"

"How could that be? I just missed you~"

"You have such a sweet tongue."

"Would you like to try some?"

Come to my house tonight!

Fu Yibai listened to Tang Yan's sweet, cloying voice on the phone and rubbed his temples in exasperation.

"I'm afraid it won't work tonight."

He tried to make his tone sound natural.

"I have a few projects to handle, so I have to work overtime."

"Ah... okay."

Tang Yan's voice noticeably lowered, but quickly rose again.

"What about tomorrow?"

"Tomorrow is fine. Just stay home, get all clean, and wait for me."

"Okay! Come over early~"

Tang Yan happily hung up the phone.

At 6:30 p.m., Fu Yibai left the company and drove back to the villa.

In March, it gets dark early in Beijing, and the streetlights cast a dim, yellowish glow in the twilight.

He pushed open the door, and the motion-sensor light in the entryway turned on automatically. Low laughter came from the living room.

He changed into slippers and went inside.

Two people were sitting on the sofa.

Liu Yan was wearing a beige loungewear dress, her hair loosely tied back, and she was nestled in the corner of the sofa, holding a glass of red wine in her hand.

Jiang Yan was sitting next to her.

Jiang Yan was wearing a light blue knit sweater and dark jeans, with her hair down over her shoulders. She was standing very close to Liu Yan, watching a video on the computer together, occasionally letting out light laughter.

When she saw Fu Yibai walk in, she immediately stood up from the sofa, her movements somewhat flustered.

"Mr. Fu."

Her voice was soft, and she gave a slight bow.

Fu Yibai stood in the center of the living room, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Liu Yan and Jiang Yan.

He didn't understand why Jiang Yan was here.

Liu Yan put down her wine glass, stood up and walked in front of him, put her hands on his shoulders, stood on tiptoe, and brought her lips close to his ear.

Her breath was warm, carrying the slightly astringent aroma of red wine.

"That's the surprise."

Her voice was very soft; only two people could hear it.

"Jiang Yan has always liked you."

I specially arranged for her to come today, do you like it?

Liu Yan gently bit his earlobe.

"Let's eat first, then have dessert!"

She took Jiang Yan's hand, and the two walked towards the restaurant.

Several dishes were already laid out on the table: steamed sea bass, sweet and sour pork ribs, garlic broccoli, and a pot of pork rib and lotus root soup.

The soup was still steaming, the lotus root pieces were stewed until they were soft and tender, and the fat from the pork ribs had solidified into a thin layer of sheen on the surface of the soup.

The three of them sat down at the dining table.

What projects have you been working on lately?

Jiang Yan put down her chopsticks and answered softly.

"I'm going to film a period drama in Hengdian and play the female lead."

It's a martial arts film, with lots of action scenes.

"Be careful, there are many action scenes."

"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Fu."

The crew has a martial arts instructor and stuntmen, so there won't be any problems.

Liu Yan picked up a piece of spare rib for her and said with a smile.

"You don't need to be so reserved. Yi Bai isn't a monster."

Jiang Yan's face flushed slightly.

"Why did you suddenly return to Beijing?"

"Xiao Yan was a guest star on the first episode of Running Man, so he asked the production crew for leave."

Liu Yan explained to Jiang Yan and then served him another bowl of soup.

"Try this, I've been stewing it all afternoon."

"Mmm, it tastes great."

"Xiao Yan, you should try some too."

"Thank you, Sister Liu Yan."

Jiang Yan held the bowl and drank it in small sips.

After the meal, Liu Yan cleaned up the table, and when Jiang Yan offered to help, she declined.

"You're a guest, so please sit down."

Jiang Yan had no choice but to sit down again, facing Fu Yibai on the sofa in the living room.

The TV was on, showing a variety show on a certain satellite channel, but neither of them watched it much.

Fu Yibai and Jiang Yan chatted about life and work.

Liu Yan came out of the kitchen, carrying a bag of cut fruit, and placed it on the coffee table before sitting down next to Jiang Yan.

"Don't just chat, have some fruit."

The three of them sat in the living room for a while longer, chatting about Chenxi's recent projects and the drama Jiang Yan was currently filming.

Liu Yan glanced at the clock on the wall every now and then; the hour hand had already pointed to 9:30.

"It's getting late, you should go upstairs and take a shower."

Fu Yibai glanced at the time and nodded.

"it is good."

Once Fu Yibai's footsteps disappeared on the second floor, she turned her head to look at Jiang Yan.

"I've created this opportunity for you, so you have to seize it."

Jiang Yan twisted the hem of her clothes with her fingers, but remained silent.

"Relax, Yibai people are very good, you'll know once you get to know them."

Liu Yan took Jiang Yan's hand, and the two went upstairs together.

The sound of water came from the master bedroom's bathroom, and Fu Yibai's blurry figure was reflected in the frosted glass door.

Liu Yan pulled Jiang Yan to sit down at the foot of the bed. The sheets were dark gray and the pillows were neatly arranged.

"nervous?"

"A little."

"It's always like this the first time. Don't be afraid, Yi Bai is very gentle."

Liu Yan patted Jiang Yan's hand, stood up, walked to the wardrobe, and took out several special clothes.

"Put these on, Yibai really likes them."

Jiang Yan blushed as she looked at the special clothes Liu Yan had given her.

When Fu Yibai came out of the bathroom, he was only wearing a white bath towel around his waist.

Only two bedside lamps were on in the bedroom, and the light was dimmed.

On the dark gray bed sheet, Liu Yan and Jiang Yan sat side by side.

Liu Yan changed into a black lace nightgown, her graceful figure appearing and disappearing in the darkness.

Jiang Yan was wearing the special dress that Liu Yan had picked out for her; the full curves under the purple tulle were truly eye-catching.

The two women sat together, and Fu Yibai couldn't tell for a moment whose granary was fuller.

If he eats some ginger tonight, he'll have collected all four ancient "fierce beasts".

The other two are Yang Mi and Yang Rong.

Fu Yibai was already considering when to get Shuang Yang and Shuang Yan together for a meal.

That would definitely have a unique flavor.

Liu Yan noticed that Fu Yibai was looking at their bodies, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

"Come quickly."

Fu Yibai walked over and sat down between the two of them.

The mattress sank slightly, and Jiang Yan's body involuntarily tilted a little towards him, then bounced back as if she had been burned.

"Xiaoyan is a little nervous, so you have to be gentle."

Jiang Yan's ears turned bright red.

Fu Yibai reached out and gently lifted her chin. Their eyes met; Jiang Yan's lips were tightly pressed together, and a thin layer of moisture shimmered in her eyes.

Are you scared?

Jiang Yan shook his head, then nodded, and finally said softly, "A little."

"No rush."

Fu Yibai released his grip and instead put his arm around Liu Yan's waist. Liu Yan leaned into his embrace, tilted her head back, and pressed her lips to his.

Her kiss was gentle and skillful, carrying the lingering astringency of red wine and the sweet scent of lipstick.

Jiang Yan sat beside him, her hands neatly placed on her knees, unsure of where to look.

She watched as Liu Yan's arm wrapped around Fu Yibai's neck, watched their breathing gradually quicken, and watched as the strap of Liu Yan's nightgown slipped off her shoulder.

"Don't just stare."

Liu Yan pulled away from Fu Yibai's lips, turned to look at Jiang Yan, and spoke in a voice as soft as if she had been pulled out of the water.

"come over."

Jiang Yan hesitated for a second, then slowly moved over.

Liu Yan took her hand and placed it on Fu Yibai's chest.

Fu Yibai reached out and put his arm around Jiang Yan's waist, pulling her into his embrace.

"relax."

Fu Yibai's voice rang in her ears.

Jiang Yan closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and her body slowly softened in his arms.

Liu Yan pressed herself against Fu Yibai from behind, wrapping her arms around his waist.

Her lips landed on the back of his neck, kissing him gently, her fingers slowly sliding down his spine.

The light from the bedside lamp cast a halo over the three overlapping figures, and the shadows on the wall swayed slowly with their movements.

After an unknown amount of time, Jiang Yan collapsed onto the disheveled sheets, panting heavily like a beach washed ashore.

After Jiang Yan's defeat, Liu Yan took over as her opponent.

The battle lasted until late into the night.