Chapter 119 The Controlling Actor 1 (1/2)

Zi Xi carried a heavy tray through the hazy lights of the Cloud Restaurant, never expecting that she would be working there as soon as she arrived.

This is the most expensive upscale restaurant in the city; a meal there can cost as much as three months' rent for her.

She was supposed to return to her rented apartment to continue the storyline, but she couldn't bear to see her colleague Lu Xiaomi cry and suddenly develop gastroenteritis, so she switched shifts with her.

Unable to catch up on the plot at the moment, Zi Xi had no choice but to continue her part-time job.

"Xiao Zhao, the guests at table 12 want to order another bottle of Lafite."

The supervisor, Sister Lin, spoke through the earpiece.

"receive."

Zi Xi took a deep breath and walked toward the wine cabinet.

Her ponytail swayed gently with her steps. On her way to get the wine, Zi Xi caught a glimpse of a man wearing sunglasses sitting at table number 6 by the window.

Even in the dim light, his silhouette was enough to make people stop and stare: a chiseled jawline, long fingers lightly tapping the table, and a black turtleneck sweater that hugged his broad shoulders and narrow waist.

Zi Xi guessed that the man was either a celebrity or just showing off.

But what business is it of hers, someone who just arrived in this small world to do a mission?

Besides, no matter how handsome a face is, it can't compare to the allure of a rapidly growing bank account balance.

Zi Xi shrugged and went around to table number 5 next to table number 6 to clear out the tableware.

The guests at that table had just left, leaving behind half a glass of red wine and a messy napkin.

As Zi Xi bent over, a strand of hair slipped out of her hair bun. She casually tucked it behind her ear, unaware that this action made her profile appear exceptionally soft and beautiful under the light.

Just then, she keenly sensed a blinding light, as if someone was taking pictures.

Zi Xi straightened up alertly and looked around, but the restaurant was dimly lit and the city night view was outside the window, so nothing seemed out of the ordinary.

She shook her head and continued clearing away the dishes.

Mo Jinnian seemed to be drawn to something as well, turning his head slightly to look in her direction, but then he was distracted by the vibration of his phone and had to lower his head to deal with his work.

Zi Xi delivered Lafite to table number 12, maintaining a professional smile throughout before turning and leaving.

Despite possessing unparalleled skills, she is now at a loss for what to do without ingredients; she can't very well perform on the street.

It was already 1 a.m. when Zi Xi got off work. She dragged her tired body back to her room and began to receive the plot prepared by the system.

That's when she realized she'd been tricked by the female lead today!

Ahhhh, what kind of female lead is this?!

This world revolves around the entertainment industry. The male lead is named Mo Jinnian, the fully armed man at table number 12 in the Cloud Restaurant today.

The female lead is actually Lu Xiaomi, the original owner's colleague.

According to the original plot, Lu Xiaomi was supposed to deliver wine to table 12 today. She recognized Mo Jinnian and deliberately spilled the wine on him.

As she pretended to be attentive and wiped the wine stains off Mo Jinnian with a tissue, little did she know that paparazzi in the shadows had already pressed the shutter, captured the scene, and even recorded a video which was quickly posted online.

Public opinion exploded instantly, and Lu Xiaomi was relentlessly attacked by netizens.

However, instead of backing down, she gracefully arranged to meet Mo Jinnian and, after discussing with his agent, proposed a six-month fake relationship contract.

Mo Jinnian remained indifferent to this.

After that, the online opinions on the matter were reluctantly accepted, and the matter was resolved just like that.

However, while recording a dating reality show, Lu Xiaomi found herself in an ambiguous relationship with another male guest who seemed to have the potential to be a "central air conditioner" (someone who is nice to everyone).

Mo Jinnian immediately paid the breach of contract fees to both of them, forcibly terminating the cooperation.

He took Lu Xiaomi abroad and imprisoned her in a castle.