Chapter 205 – Unspoken Rules

I shook my hands at her: “Don’t worry about it! I just said it without thinking, I never expected they would give you a role!”

I thought my words would make her more relaxed, but instead, it made her even more uncomfortable.

“Mr. Ye, you can do something so difficult by simply saying a word? I understand I should not guess your identity, but you probably have the most power within the crew…”

I interrupted by laughing out loud, “What power could I have! If I had power, I wouldn’t act as a deaf and mute monk! Why wouldn’t I be the main actor?”

Su Qiao’s knitted her crescent eyebrows and thought about it for a while.

“Filming is your hobby, right? I heard the creator of ‘Spiderman’ often makes cameos in movies as a passer-by. Someone of your standing probably does whatever makes you happy and doesn’t even care about salary or script, right?”

Why would I not care? Why do you make it seem as if I am too separated from worldly affairs? According to your statement, I would be a super-rich second generation who enjoyed the riches of the world, and then once I had enough, all I need to do is create a Batmobile in my Batcave to uphold justice and rival Bruce Wayne!

I knew she would not believe me regardless of what I said when I saw her expression of admiration and respect. Besides, I cannot reveal my relationship with Ai Mi, so I might as well give her a tacit approval.

“If you believe it was my words that helped you, then that’s what you can believe! It doesn’t really matter, you don’t need to thank me. Do a good job on your new role, go back and get some rest, tomorrow’s auditions are very important!”

For an instant, I saw that she really wanted to get up and leave, but she was able to hold herself back by pinching her leg.

“Um, Mr. Ye. I wasn’t sure if it was real when I received the notice this afternoon. As long as I pass the screen test tomorrow, they will sign a long term contract with me and prepay a portion of the contract amount….”

Huh? Do actors get prepaid? Why did Auntie Ren not tell me? Did she loathe the way I always mentioned money, so she wanted me to find out myself and she can get some peace and quiet?

“Mr. Ye, you might not know, but I live in a small rental room with my cousin that costs 600 a month. It’s a few kilometers away from the perimeter of Film City, it’s far and has terrible conditions. If I was prepaid, then I could live closer and walk much less every day…”

Is that not good? It sounds like a dream come true! Why are you not happy when everything is going smoothly?

“When… I was eating dinner and told my cousin about the role, she gave me a scolding. She…. told me I don’t understand anything and don’t understand the rules, that if I didn’t do anything, then I would definitely lose the role…”

At this time, Su Qiao lowered her head even more and grabbed onto her own braid tightly with both her hands. It appears as if she had to build up her determination by talking to herself.

I did not understand why she came to my room tonight, nor do I understand the meaning of her cousin’s words. I only wholeheartedly focus on reading the script.

In order to break the awkward atmosphere, I picked up the remote control for the AC to see if I need to change the temperature. Su Qiao’s mismatched sweater caught my attention, so I asked her:

“Are you not hot wearing that?”

I never would have expected that sentence would break her last line of defense. She ground her teeth and had a deathly pale expression on her face. She actually pulled off her sweater over her head in one fluid motion!

Fuck! There’s nothing under the sweater! Did she not wear anything because she did not have any good underwear?! Her top is nude! Not even a single thread! Soft and supple skin like a little lamb! Although I know that a gentleman should not look, this sudden attack is breaking the rules! Your twin peaks studded with pink gems have forever been engraved in my memory!

What are you trying to do! Are you trying to scare me to death! My pure eyes have been tainted! (Actually, if I think about it, they have already long been tainted by AV films) But a real person within arms reach is too stimulating and cannot be compared to AV films!

Perhaps, when your cousin said you didn’t understand the rules, was she referring to the rumored underground rules —— the unspoken rules?! (TN: Basically helping people for sexual favors)

After you listened to your cousin, did you believe the only reason I helped you out was because I was lusting for your body?!

After the lesson from your cousin, did you realize you will not pass the tryout tomorrow if you do not offer me your body?

Damn bastard! You even said I looked like a good person! Am I a good person who would use their power to get girls? You were easily persuaded by your cousin because I look fierce, right?

I want to cry! Why do people always believe I have a dirty ulterior motive every time I want to do something good?

“Why… did you take off your clothes?” I asked stupefied.

“Because… you asked if I was hot. Weren’t you hinting at me to take off my clothes?”

I’m pissed!

Su Qiao still covered her breasts with her sweater, because it was still embarrassing for her to be fully nude in front of a man. Her white back was trembling like a lamb that was about to be slaughtered.

“I never told you to take off your clothes! I only thought you would be hot!”

Su Qiao was distraught and looked as if she was about to cry, “But my cousin told me powerful people won’t say what they want out loud, that I have to observe their expressions… did I misunderstand because of my stupidity? Mr. Ye, did I make you unhappy?”

“Um… not really unhappy, you just scared me.” I replied incoherently, “If I had to choose between happy or unhappy, I would be happy, wait no, no! What I’m trying to say…”

She interrupted me while being flustered and fearful:

“Mr. Ye, are you okay… with me?”

“What do you mean okay! If you’re referring to the role, it’s already yours!”

Su Qiao seemed to feel a bit at peace after listening to my words, but it was quickly followed by regret, then fear, then more regret. In the end, she had a helpless and stupefied expression.

She sobbed slightly and had tears in the corners of her eyes, and she laid back onto the bed.

Her sweater was still on top of her beautiful breasts, but she was prepared to have more of her clothes removed without resisting.

“Mr. Ye, if you don’t mind me, I…”

Su Qiao did not say anything else. There was no need for more words, her intention was clear.

It would be a lie if I said I was not tempted.

Even if I have firm resolutions against love, the allure of the opposite sex is still deadly.

There was a tear in her left eyes. Even when she did slightly smile, her face was full of misfortune.

Perhaps I am a bit perverted. I felt that Su Qiao’s sobs, her white waist that could not be covered by her sweater, and her humiliating posture all stimulated my male hormones.

Su Qiao was clearly older than me, but her body and face were smaller than mines; she did a beautiful flip on the set as an ex-acrobat, and now she laid on my bed weak and helplessly like a pigeon with broken wings. I cannot believe I was mistaken as someone with power, can I vent my stress on this girl’s body?

Suddenly, I head something buzzing. It took a long time for me to realize it was the cellphone in my pockets (due to lack of blood in my brain).

I used this phone call as my last hope. I wished it was my dad calling me back after he received my text, at least I can take the time to calm down.

I never expected to hear a sweet female voice:

“Sir, do you require any special services?”

Screw you special service! I’m currently fucking getting special service! Stop adding fuel to the fire!

I suddenly felt something was off. Normally, shouldn’t these calls come to a fixed line? Why did I get a call on my cellphone? Barely anyone even knows my cellphone number!

After I tried to identify the female voice carefully, I immediately seethed with anger —— it was Xiao Qin! It was Xiao Qin’s prank call! Since Auntie Ren did not let her come downstairs to look for me, so now she’s harassing me through the phone?

Do you not know there’s a half naked person on my bed? If it was not for your call, I might have already ended my life as a virgin!