Chapter 134 Song Ni's Extravagance
After listening to Chang Zi's words, Song Ni was enlightened, and her previous pretentiousness completely disappeared. This was her temperament, and Tan Zheng had known it for a long time.
"By the way, Wednesday is your birthday. Do you have any plans?" Chang Zi had only found out about it two days ago. She had originally thought that given Song Ni's status, she would take a few days off to return to Star City, as major families always placed great importance on their children's birthdays.
Song Ni's expression flickered, and her lips thinned. "No plans yet, but I need to take leave that day." She wasn't sure if Tan Zheng knew her birthday, and she hadn't planned to tell him, yet she still harbored a glimmer of hope. What if Tan Zheng knew? It wouldn't be difficult for him to find out her birthday.
Thinking of this, Song Ni frowned again. She had blocked Tan Zheng, so she wouldn't even know if he called on her birthday. But then again, Zhou Jin had stayed in Yu City. If Tan Zheng was inclined, he could always call her through her.
Chang Zi saw that Song Ni was completely like a young girl caught in love. No matter how smart and insightful a person was, they would inevitably feel lost when it came to love. This was normal, as it was the most sincere communication between two hearts.
"Alright, I'll request leave for you. Is there anything specific you want?" Song Ni's eyes brightened.
"Sister Chang wants to give me a gift."
"Of course."
"Then what I want might be something you can't afford."
Chang Zi:.....
Her words were direct and hurtful, yet reasonable. Indeed, she was just an ordinary office worker. How could she afford what a wealthy young lady desired?
"Then... how about something I *can* afford?" Song Ni couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"Sister Chang, you're too funny."
"Stop joking and tell me, I'll do my best to get you a satisfactory gift."
"A satisfactory gift." Song Ni tapped her chin with her fingers, lowered her head in thought, and then beckoned to Chang Zi. The latter leaned in closer. After hearing what Song Ni wanted, her face first showed surprise, then confusion, followed by shock, and finally amusement.
"You really want me to prepare that for you?" Song Ni blushed.
"Don't you understand?" If even Chang Zi didn't understand, then she really didn't know who to ask. Yang Yang's relationships never lasted more than a month. As for her sister-in-law, she was too easily shy. Song Ni was afraid of scaring her brother's little rabbit.
Chang Zi coughed softly for a while. "Although I don't understand much, it's enough for you. But, do you really need that thing?" From her observation, Song Ni's husband looked at her with excessive affection, domineering and clearly possessive. She was certain that if Song Ni simply expressed her desires, she wouldn't have to do anything, and her husband wouldn't be able to control himself. Who could resist Song Ni's beauty? Even as a woman, she found it hard to resist. If she gazed at Song Ni for more than three seconds, she would be tempted to reach out and pinch her face. How could there be a person whose eyes were sometimes as clear and innocent as a fawn's, and at other times held the allure of a fox, tempting people's hearts? Especially when she smiled, her eyes curved upwards, her peach blossom eyes full of tenderness. Yet, the coolness of her nose contrasted with the softness of her cheeks, giving her a contradictory beauty that made one want to look more. A few more glances, and one would be mesmerized.
Song Ni's type was simply a little vixen to men. She wouldn't need the thing Song Ni wanted at all. Of course, if it was just for marital intimacy, that would be another matter.
Song Ni wasn't sure either. "Let's keep it prepared. It might be used one day." Chang Zi made a gesture of understanding.
Because Song Ni had been distracted in the morning, the crew did not take a lunch break to avoid delaying the progress. Song Ni asked Chang Zi to prepare hot drinks for everyone, including coffee, milk tea, and even ginger water, allowing them to choose. She even went with the local customs. Song Ni directly asked Zhang Jin to invite a hotel's kitchen department to cook skewers and hot pot for all the staff on set. This grand gesture directly won over many people. Moreover, Song Ni's attitude towards people was entirely dependent on how they treated her. She didn't put on an ostentatious, superior air but maintained a comfortable distance. Everyone now knew that Song Ni was respected and valued by Lu Fang, and her husband also possessed an extraordinary presence, suggesting she must come from a good background. It was already a joy to occasionally chat with such a beautiful heiress. Furthermore, Song Ni's acting skills were undeniable. The hot drinks and skewers hot pot compensated for the dissatisfaction of not being able to take a nap. Song Ni wasn't incapable of handling social situations; it just depended on whether she was willing. However, someone still chose to cause trouble.
"You think a bit of food and drink can appease us? Without a lunch break, I'm completely out of energy. How can I work this afternoon?" The person who spoke did not lower her voice at all, even deliberately speaking loudly. Even though the set was noisy, many people heard it. She stood not far from Song Ni, clearly intending for Song Ni to hear her.
Song Ni had no intention of responding and continued to look at her script. But that person seemed unwilling to give up without a direct reply from Song Ni.
"Trying to buy people over with a little money, is having some money something to brag about?" Song Ni's eyes flickered. Chi Xia, standing beside her, trembled with anger.
"Is this person sick? Even food can't shut her mouth."
"This kind of person isn't worth getting angry over."
"But..."
The other person spoke even louder. "She doesn't have the ability but insists on acting, forcing everyone on set to work overtime with her." Chi Xia couldn't help it.
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
"What, is it because I hit the nail on the head that you're getting defensive?"
With this commotion, everyone looked over, not out of curiosity, but simply unsure how to handle such a situation. Song Ni could tolerate a sentence or two, but she wouldn't be so kind as to tolerate three or four, and she especially couldn't stand seeing her own people being bullied.
"Xia Xia." She simply called out, and Chi Xia turned her head. Her small face was flushed, and her chest heaved with anger.
Song Ni handed the script to Chi Xia, then stood up and slowly walked to the front of the person who was provoking her. "What's your name?"
"Why? Why should I tell you?"
"Oh, I was just asking casually." Song Ni's lips curved, but there was no smile in her eyes. She stared at the person and said, "Zhang Jin, how much did the preparations at noon cost, and what's the average cost per person?"
Zhang Jin produced the bill, reporting with the demeanor of someone briefing Song Jing. "Drinks like milk tea and coffee, along with fruits and cakes, totaled fifty thousand. Hiring the culinary team from Chunlai Hotel cost three hundred thousand. The hot pot ingredients were high-end seafood, beef including Wagyu and Angus, and the broth was simmered with lobster. The ingredients cost a total of six hundred and eighty thousand, bringing the total consumption to one million and three hundred thousand. Including the crew and extras, there were three hundred and eight staff members, with an average cost of three thousand three hundred and forty-four per person."
After Zhang Jin's report, a collective gasp echoed across the set. They had just eaten lunch costing over three thousand yuan per person? Even Director Jiang was astonished, feeling that Song Ni was outrageously extravagant. (End of this chapter)