novellhall 74. Yoona's support truck
74. Yoona's support truck
Preparing for the next scene. Actors who had just finished filming each other went offstage to rest and recuperate.
Luo Yonghao handed a bottle of chilled mineral water to Li Jingcheng.
He unscrewed the bottle cap, tilted his head back, and gulped down most of the 500 milliliters of water in one go. His Adam's apple bobbed violently, and the icy liquid seemed to temporarily extinguish the inexplicable heat in his heart.
He casually wiped the water from the corner of his mouth with the back of his hand, but his gaze involuntarily drifted to Han Ga-in, who was talking quietly with the director not far away.
Today, she wore her hair in the elegant updo of the Crown Princess from the drama, and a white ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), looking as gentle and graceful as a magnolia in early spring.
It precisely struck a chord with his aesthetic sense, and coupled with his immersion in the role of Lee Hwon, he felt that the love in his eyes was beginning to turn into greed. However, Kim Do-hoon didn't think it was a problem, and he didn't have any reservations.
The charm of actress Han Ga-in is indeed completely different from the youthful and vibrant charm of actresses like Bae Joo-hyun and Im Yoon-ah. It is a unique, magnetic attraction that comes with maturity.
He suddenly understood why "couples on set" were so common in the entertainment industry, almost becoming an unspoken rule.
Under high pressure, close daily interactions, and the illusion of intimacy created by performance can indeed easily shake one's mind.
"Stop thinking about it." Luo Yonghao's voice wasn't loud, but it was like a bucket of cold water, precisely extinguishing the spark that had just ignited in his heart. "Let's go, let's go out and take a picture."
"Hmm? We need to take promotional photos?" Li Jingcheng didn't suspect anything and followed up with a curious inquiry.
"It's not a publicity event arranged by the production team." Luo Yonghao picked up his phone and gestured for him to follow. "It's a coffee truck for fan support."
The two walked through the makeshift rest area towards the entrance of the film studio. In the distance, they saw a coffee truck, decorated in a particularly fresh and elegant style, parked by the roadside. A prominent support banner hung on its body, and a huge, high-definition printed poster was affixed to the side. The poster didn't feature a still from the film, but rather Li Jingcheng's striking costume fitting photo from his audition.
Below the photo is a line of elegant handwritten Korean text.
"A new journey begins, accompanied by brilliance. Best of luck on your first project! — Lim Yoona"
Luo Yonghao looked up at Li Jingcheng, very satisfied with Jingcheng's popularity, "It's Lim Yoona, and there are also many fan support trucks."
"Hmm?" Lee Kyung-sung instantly banished his romantic thoughts about Han Ga-in, his eyes lighting up as he realized that Yoona truly cared about him.
"It's not a secret that you joined the crew today; CJ's official website has the schedule listed." Luo Yonghao handed him his phone. "Look, her assistant contacted me beforehand. You were filming and seemed to be in great shape, so I didn't tell you."
"Does that mean we need to publicly announce and express our gratitude for this?" Li Jingcheng suddenly realized something.
"Yes." Luo Yonghao nodded, speaking bluntly, "When others send you support, it's only right and proper for you to publicly express your gratitude."
Even if you don't actively promote it, extras on set, coffee truck staff, and passing fans will take photos and spread them; it's impossible to suppress. You might as well take the initiative and express your support.
Lee Kyung-sung fell silent. He had his own troubles to share. Kim Ji-soo was alright, since she was with YG Entertainment. What he feared most was Bae Joo-hyun, who was in the same company as Im Yoon-ah. However, one was a trainee, and the other was a top idol who had debuted long ago. They probably didn't have much contact.
He didn't argue further, silently taking the phone and unlocking the screen. As soon as the page opened, a barrage of unread text messages popped up, densely packed, all from members of his harem.
"Oppa, I sent a support truck to the crew as a fan. It won't cause you any scandals. Filming must be tough, I hope everyone on set eats and drinks well, and I wish you a smooth filming experience~"
Lee Kyung-sung's heart softened. Ji-soo was so considerate. But she hadn't even debuted yet and wasn't earning money, so why was she spending so much money?
But he certainly couldn't say anything to her, after all, it was her kind intention. Lee Kyung-sung organized his thoughts and sent the message, "Thank you, Ji-soo." When he saw the message, he was exhausted, but instantly felt refreshed.
She's already so caring now, won't she spoil Oppa rotten later? On the day filming wraps up, Oppa should share the details of joining the crew with future top star Kim Jisoo, and then treat our Jisoo well.
Lee Hyeri's response was much more direct: "Oppa, today is your first day on set! I don't have the money to buy a support truck right now, but I'll make it up to you after I get my share of the profits! Good luck with your filming~ Remember to share your royal family's story of joining the crew~"
This was indeed Lee Hye-ri's reply. Lee Kyung-sung smiled and replied, "If you want to know about the joys of royalty, a single text message won't suffice."
There's never a need to beat around the bush when communicating with this girl.
Then, his gaze settled on the text message Bae Joo-hyun had sent.
There were no extra pleasantries, just a few words and a photograph.
In the photo, Bae Joo-hyun is wearing a fitted nurse's uniform. It's not an extravagant outfit, but a professional-looking white uniform paired with a matching skirt and white stockings.
She adjusted a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, her gaze, seen through the lenses, carrying a subtle, almost imperceptible signal that only he could understand.
"Oppa, good luck on your first day of work. Go home early tonight."
Those few words sent a jolt of electricity through Li Jingcheng, rushing from his tailbone to the top of his head, and his blood seemed to boil instantly.
He looked up at Luo Yonghao beside him, his tone resolute and unwavering, "Brother Yonghao, I'm not staying at the hotel tonight, I'm going home."
Luo Yonghao's brows furrowed instantly. "Go home? Do you know how far this place is from Seoul? We're scheduled to start filming at 7 a.m. tomorrow. If you go home, you'll have to get up at least at 5 a.m. to leave, and you still need to allow time for makeup!"
"I can get up." Lee Kyung-sung's eyes burned with passion, a flame ignited by Bae Joo-hyun. Even if she knew I knew Im Yoon-ah, it didn't matter. She was a trainee, and her chances of contacting Im Yoon-ah were very small.
But... we need to speed things up to win over Lim Yoona.
His mind raced, calculating rapidly, but soon his thoughts were filled with Bae Joo-hyun's nurse uniform, Im Yoon-a's cheers, Kim Ji-soo's obedience, Lee Hyeri's straightforwardness... a jumbled mess, yet all pointing to the same destination.
"Can I reply to Yoona's support message?" He suppressed his excitement and asked the crucial question.
"It would be best to return it! Ideally, it would be when filming wraps up," Luo Yonghao patiently explained. "I did some research in the industry, and it seems this is the first time Im Yoona has given a support coffee truck to someone else, so a lot of fans will be watching your reaction. But I suspect the public opinion will explode afterward."
"Perhaps the crew of the drama 'Love Rain' wants to take advantage of your popularity."
"If that were the case, Yoona would definitely have told me." Lee Kyung-sung shook his head, looking at his chat history with Lim Yoona, which was still from yesterday, and denied his guess.
He stared at his phone screen and unconsciously opened Bae Joo-hyun's photos again. Career and love, did he really have to choose one or the other?
"Wrapping up filming won't work, it's too late." He shook his head, as if he had made up his mind. "I'll check the filming schedule and find some free time to go to her film set."
Luo Yonghao looked at him in surprise; the urgency was beyond his expectations. However, he immediately realized the reason.
They must be worried about being exposed by Bae Joo-hyun and Im Yoon-ah.
He quickly organized his thoughts and reassured her, "Although Bae Joo-hyun and Im Yoon-ah are in the same company, one is a trainee and the other is the company's top idol. They practice in separate rooms and won't have much interaction. You don't need to worry."
"Let's see what happens later." Li Jingcheng couldn't think of a good solution for the time being.
The main problem is that I'm unsure. Bae Joo-hyun and Im Yoon-ah are in the same company, so Bae Joo-hyun must know that Yoon-ah supported her with her coffee truck, and that's how she knows I know her.
Better safe than sorry.
He looked at the coffee truck in the distance that represented Yoona's feelings, then looked down at the photo of Bae Joo-hyun on his phone.
"Tonight, I'm going to let Bae Joo-hyun really experience the power of a cannon after a day of rest and recuperation!"