sovbooks Chapter 30: The Prophetic Teacher Guan
Chapter 30: The Prophetic Teacher Guan
When Guan Shengbai woke up, Guo Biting was already dressed and sitting on the edge of the bed, her hair tied in a low ponytail and her face lightly made up, looking quite well.
But when he stood up, he clearly stumbled, grabbed the bedside table to steady himself, and muttered something under his breath.
"Do you want me to take you?" Guan Shengbai asked her, leaning against the headboard.
"Need not."
Guo Biting didn't turn her head, her voice tinged with resentment, "I can walk by myself. Don't bother seeing me off, lest people notice."
Guan Shengbai couldn't help but chuckle as he watched her slowly inching her way out, supporting herself against the wall.
Guo Biting turned around and glared at him, her eyes filled with anger and reproach, but with her beautiful face, it looked like she was being coquettish.
"What are you laughing at?"
She lowered her voice and said, "If you dare laugh again, I'll—"
She didn't finish her sentence, probably because she couldn't think of anything threatening to say. She simply snorted, turned around, and continued to move outwards while holding onto the wall.
As she reached the door, she paused, turned her head, and said, "Wait for me to come back."
After saying that, he opened the door and walked out, closing it behind him with a swift and decisive action.
Guan Shengbai lay back on the bed, looking at the ceiling, thinking to himself that this girl was quite interesting.
They came in all high and mighty, but left as timid as can be.
However, he also understood that last night's ordeal was indeed quite intense, and no one could withstand that.
He turned over and went back to sleep.
By the time he finished getting ready and arrived at the film set, it was almost 10 a.m.
Today we're filming an indoor scene. The set has been built long ago, and the lighting and camera work are all in place. We're just waiting for the actors to get in.
As soon as Guan Shengbai entered the dressing room, he saw Nazha sitting in front of the mirror, having the makeup artist touch up her makeup.
The girl's eyes lit up when she saw him come in in the mirror, but she didn't say anything and just continued to pretend to be looking at her phone intently.
Guan Shengbai didn't think much of it, sat down in his seat, and let another makeup artist start styling him.
He's still just a background character in today's scene, without any lines, so his makeup doesn't need to be too complicated. Just groom his eyebrows and apply some foundation.
The makeup artist worked quickly, finishing in just over ten minutes.
Guan Shengbai stood up, preparing to go to the film set, when he heard a shout from behind him.
"Senior Brother Xiaobai."
He turned around and saw Nazha standing gracefully behind him, holding a bottle of water and handing it to him.
"Senior brother, have some water."
She smiled sweetly, but her eyes held a hint of unspoken words.
Guan Shengbai took the water and said, "Thanks."
Then he turned around and left.
"Hey, senior brother," Nazha called out to him again.
"What's wrong?"
Naza opened her mouth, then closed it again, her expression shifting several times before finally managing to stammer out, "Um... what did Sister Ting want to talk to you about yesterday?"
Guan Shengbai glanced at her and roughly understood what she was thinking.
However, he didn't bother beating around the bush and casually replied, "It's nothing serious. Her visa is about to expire, and she's going back to Taiwan. She just came to say goodbye before she leaves."
"Oh……"
Naza nodded, then asked again, "So...is she your girlfriend?"
When she asked the question, her voice was noticeably lower than before, and her gaze drifted to the side. She didn't dare to meet Guan Shengbai's eyes, but her ears were secretly perked up, afraid of missing a single word.
Guan Shengbai remained calm and shook his head: "No."
These two words, without any further explanation or vehement denial, were spoken in a flat and even somewhat inexplicable tone.
Naza paused for a second, then the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up slightly.
She quickly suppressed her emotions and nodded casually, "Oh, I see. I was just asking."
"Um."
Guan Shengbai glanced at the time, eager to get to the performance, so he hurriedly agreed and turned to leave.
Naza was left alone in the dressing room, a smile she couldn't hide on her face.
She herself didn't realize that the moment Guan Shengbai said "no," the huge weight that had been hanging in her heart suddenly and steadily lifted off her feet.
She didn't think too deeply about why Guan Shengbai's casual denial could make her so happy.
She secretly confirmed one thing in her heart: Guo Biting had nothing to do with Senior Brother Xiaobai. That was enough.
As for the rest, she didn't have the courage to think about it too much.
Not far away, Jin Tian leaned against the door of the dressing room and saw the whole scene unfold.
Seeing Nazha's expression—clearly overjoyed but unsure of what to do next—she couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
This girl's thoughts are so easy to guess.
Jin Tian has worked with Gulnazar for some time now, so she knows her quite well.
The little girl is pretty and has a good personality, but she's a bit timid.
She clearly had feelings for Guan Shengbai, but she had to be indirect even when testing him, let alone take the initiative to make a move.
Guo Biting came directly to the set to visit, while she was still circling around calling him "Brother Xiaobai, Brother Xiaobai".
Jin Tian shook her head, secretly thinking to herself...
If you really like her, just be brave! She's such a pretty girl, what's there to be afraid of not being able to win her over?
But she never said it aloud.
When it comes to relationships, too much interference from outsiders can ruin the harmony; let them develop on their own.
To be honest, Jin Tian had a pretty good impression of this junior brother she hadn't seen in a long time.
Although the two had never worked together before "Police Story", Guan Shengbai made her feel very comfortable during their time on set.
He never puts on airs, is very serious when filming, and can chat and joke with people off-screen.
Sometimes when Jin Tian was tired from filming at night, Guan Shengbai would bring her a cup of hot milk tea or coffee.
She said she bought them on a whim, but she always manages to accurately buy the flavors she likes.
Moreover, Guan Shengbai got along very naturally with the other people in the crew.
He showed respect to veterans like Jackie Chan and Liu Ye without being obsequious, and was polite to staff without being hypocritical.
Jin Tian has been in the entertainment industry for several years and has met all sorts of people. There are indeed not many people like Guan Shengbai who are so young yet can be so composed and dignified.
The only thing that gave her a bit of a headache was that his luck with women was just too good.
Guo Biting just left, and Nazha's situation is still uncertain; who knows how many more might come later...
Jin Tian felt tired just thinking about it.
But these were not things she should worry about; she just sighed to herself.
Guan Shengbai was naturally unaware that Jin Tian had made such a judgment about him in her heart.
However, in this film crew, besides Liu Ye, he did get along the best with this sweet senior sister.
The two are of similar age and get along well. They often chat together during breaks from filming, and they never lack topics to talk about.
Moreover, there was something that Guan Shengbai found very interesting.
Since he obtained the [Girl's Eye], every female celebrity he has come into contact with has shown some color reaction on her body.
But Jin Tian, in the vision of the "Girl's Eyes," always appears as a "grayish-blue."
In other words, this sweet senior sister genuinely regarded him as a friend she could talk to and a respectable colleague, without any ulterior motives.
Guan Shengbai sometimes wondered if he could use the deeper functions of the "Girl's Eye" to change Jin Tian's attitude towards him.
But that's a story with a different tone. At least for now, he genuinely cherishes this rare friendship with a woman.
After all, in this industry, it's incredibly rare to find someone who genuinely considers you a friend.
Moreover, this senior sister Tiantian's background is not as simple as it seems on the surface.
Although Guan Shengbai had only been in the industry for a short time, his memories from his previous life gave him some understanding of Jin Tian's situation.
This actress, Jing Tian, may seem like just an ordinary young actress now, but rumors about her being "supported by benefactors" circulate both inside and outside the entertainment industry.
The most obvious example is the reaction of Wang Sicong, the "national ex-husband" who is known for his outspoken and often controversial remarks.
Back then, this young master Wang was known for his sharp tongue, frequently criticizing so-called top celebrities, A-list stars, and big names. Almost no one could escape his venomous remarks.
But he remained unusually silent when it came to Jin Tian.
Once, someone asked Wang Sicong for his opinion on Jin Tian online. This young master Wang, who never tolerates anyone, surprisingly replied: "I have been ordered not to discuss her."
That one sentence is more effective than any public relations statement.
Since then, almost no self-media outlets have dared to touch on Jin Tian's negative news.
Even when the outrageous rumor of "Wanda's boss's wife" later spread, Wang Sicong only denied it briefly. He didn't attack the source of the rumor as he usually does, nor did he make sarcastic remarks about Jin Tian.
Everyone in the industry found it strange, but no one dared to investigate further.
Everyone knows that Jin Tian has someone backing her, but no one knows who that person is, and no one dares to ask.
But Guan Shengbai also knew that this kind of "benefactor's support" destiny was ultimately illusory.
After her benefactor left, Jin Tian's path became exceptionally difficult, and she even fell into a quagmire at one point.
Thinking about all this, Guan Shengbai felt a little regretful.
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The filming schedule remained tight for the next few days.
After Guan Shengbai finished filming those key scenes, the rest were mostly reshoots and group scenes, so he wasn't too busy.
At this very moment, the crew of "Police Story" welcomed its first wave of set visits.
First to arrive was Liu Ye's wife, Anna.
When Anna arrived, Guan Shengbai was rehearsing a scene with Liu Ye on set.
The two turned around and saw a gentle-looking foreign woman standing next to the director, smiling and waving at Liu Ye.
Liu Ye immediately smiled, put down the script, and walked over.
"Why are you here?" Liu Ye's voice was filled with surprise.
"I just happened to be passing by, so I stopped by to see you."
Anna took the water glass he handed her, her gaze gently sweeping over his face. "You've lost weight. Did you stay up late again?"
"No, no, the food on set is quite good."
Guan Shengbai stood not far away, watching the couple talk, and a thought suddenly struck him.
He remembered...
In her past life's memories, Anna was to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.
Liu Ye and Anna have always had a good relationship and are a well-known model couple in the entertainment industry.
After Anna was diagnosed, Liu Ye almost stopped all her work, took her around to seek medical treatment, and did not take on any acting roles for three whole years.
At that time, Liu Ye had just won the Best Actor award and was at the peak of his career, receiving numerous film offers. However, he did not hesitate to reduce his workload and stop working to stay by his wife's side.
Fortunately, Anna pulled through, but the process was undoubtedly difficult.
Guan Shengbai looked at the woman with the gentle smile in front of him and made a decision in his mind.
If she remembered correctly, Anna discovered her illness sometime during these last few months.
If she could have gotten checked earlier and the problem detected sooner, the treatment might have been much smoother.
But he couldn't just tell her directly, "Sister-in-law, you should go to the hospital for a checkup; you might have cancer."
If you say something like that, you'll be considered crazy.
Guan Shengbai thought for a long time and finally came up with a clumsy solution...
After finishing work that day, while Liu Ye was alone in the break room reading the script, he knocked on the door and went in.
"Brother Ye, are you busy?"
"No rush, have a seat."
Liu Ye looked up at him, closed the script, and asked, "What's up?"
Guan Shengbai sat down opposite him, trying to appear as natural as possible, and after considering his words, he began:
"Brother Ye, I saw your wife today. She looks great, but... there's something I'm not sure if I should say."
Liu Ye raised an eyebrow: "Go on."
"I learned a little bit about traditional Chinese medicine from an old Chinese medicine doctor when I was in college. Later, I also read some books on traditional Chinese medicine, but I can't say I'm an expert. I just have a superficial understanding."
Guan Shengbai spoke somewhat haltingly, pausing slightly.
"When my sister-in-law came today, I noticed that the sclera of her eyes, the white part of her eyes, seemed to be slightly yellow."
Generally speaking, mild jaundice of the sclera may be related to liver and gallbladder function, but it doesn't necessarily mean there's a problem. It could just be due to fatigue or diet...
Liu Ye's expression changed from puzzled to somewhat subtle.
He glanced at Guan Shengbai, his eyes carrying a somewhat indescribable meaning.
They probably felt that this guy was saying his wife was sick right off the bat, which sounded a bit like he was cursing someone.
But Guan Shengbai's expression was very sincere, and his tone was very natural. There was no sense of mystification or alarmism. It was as if he was really talking about something he had observed.
Liu Ye looked at him for a few seconds, then finally nodded, her tone polite but noncommittal: "Okay, I'll have her keep an eye out for that. Thanks."
Guan Shengbai could tell that Liu Ye didn't take his words too seriously.
This is normal. Anyone would be told by a young colleague they've only recently met that their wife might have health problems.
The first reaction wouldn't be, "Okay, I'll go to the hospital right away."
Being able to nod and say thank you in person is already considered good manners.
Guan Shengbai didn't expect him to believe it immediately.
He simply said those words; whether Liu Ye listened or not was beyond his control.
He smiled, exchanged a few more words, and then got up to take his leave.
Liu Ye watched Guan Shengbai's departing figure, took out his phone to glance at it, then put it down, shook his head, and continued reading the script.