Chapter 77

Shi Mo was in the study room of the XiangYu residence. He was dressed in pajamas, a row of bookshelves behind him.Beneath the light, his whole face was illuminated, making it look holy and bright.Shi Mo glanced at her and realized that she was safe and sound. He then asked, “I heard that there was a tiger on your set today?””Yes, someone was chased by a tiger until her face turned pale.” Sima Qi smiled.Shi Mo’s expression changed. “What about you?”Sima Qi was momentarily stunned. “I’m not afraid of a tiger! I had two encounters with a tiger today, and both times were very stable.””I’ll get the production to delete the scenes with the tiger. It’s too dangerous.””That won’t do. I’ve already filmed the scenes with the tiger. I’ll wait to see how Zhang Rong will act with the tiger tomorrow. I’m looking forward to it.” She quickly stopped him.Shi Mo was clearly relieved. “Don’t do such dangerous things next time.”Sima Qi felt uncomfortable. She did not even dare to let Shi Mo read the newly revised script. There were still many more dangerous things that she had to do.Climbing trees, falling off horses, and climbing rooftops… This wasn’t a young adult movie, it had already become a thrilling action movie.However, Sima Qi did not dare to say anything, in case Shi Mo would not allow her to film this movie.The film was already set for the Spring Festival and would be released in three months. It was too late to change the script now.Shi Mo saw that her script was still on the table at the side and could not help but frown. “You haven’t eaten dinner yet, have you?”Sima Qi shook her head.At this moment, the doorbell rang from outside.Sima Qi stood up and walked out. She saw the waiter pushing several dishes in. “Miss Sima, your food is ready.””But, I didn’t order anything.”Sima Qi was still in a daze when she heard Shi Qi say in the video call, “I ordered it.”The waiter pushed the dishes in and respectfully left.Sima Qi sniffed, the tantalizing smell teased her nose and made her suddenly feel hungry.”Hubby, you’re so sweet!” Sima Qi gulped.Shi Mo said, “You went alone to a faraway place for your film shoot. I can’t be by your side at all times. I can’t be there for everything.”This time, the filming location was in Shanghai City, the territory of the Sima and Mu families.It was still quite a distance from the Capital.Sima Qi chewed on her food slowly as she tried to maintain her elegance in front of Shi Mo. Shi Mo smiled and told her, “Just take your time to eat.”With that, he hung up the call.Only then did Sima Qi wolf down her food. After she had eaten and drunk her fill, Sima Qi decided to go to the horse stables to help with the digestion of her food.Sima Qi had taken the time to go to the horse stables to practice riding in the past few years because the script needed footage of the female lead riding a horse.Just as Sima Qi was about to leave, she received a call from Shen Yue.”Someone has offered a large sum of money to invite the Veiled Queen to perform at a banquet. Coincidentally, the venue is in Shanghai City, close to where you are filming.”Sima Qi was surprised. “How much are they offering?”Shen Yue, “Five million!””This person must be crazy.” Sima Qi was surprised.”It’s a gathering for aristocrats in Shanghai City. They are quite generous. Just consider if you want to accept this event.””Of course, I want to accept it.” Sima Qi said without hesitation. She could get so much money just from singing a song. She loved doing things that would cramp her hand from counting the money she earned.”I’ll send you the address and have Little Tian accompany you!”The venue of the event would be a restaurant.Sima Qi quickly prepared the Veiled Queen’s clothes.Only then did she bring Little Tian out with her.In the restaurant, Sima Qi was taken backstage to prepare.Little Tian went out to make some inquiries before coming back. “Sister Sima, I heard that this gathering has been organized by the Mu family. Apparently, they intend to make an announcement and have invited many socialites from the industry to attend.”What was the Mu family going to announce with so much fanfare?Sima Qi made a vague guess. Why else would Mu Xiao have suddenly appeared in Shanghai City today?Could it be that he was here for the banquet as well?Before Sima Qi could think any further, they were already calling Sima Qi out to perform.Little Tian intended on following them, but she was stopped by someone. They said that too many important guests were in attendance and those who had not been invited could not go over there.”Then, wait for me backstage.”‘Wasn’t it just a song?’ So, Sima Qi said, “I’ll be back very soon.”Soon, Sima Qi, wearing a veil, appeared on the stage.Below, several attractive people were toasting as they talked.As the music started playing, everyone turned their attention to Sima Qi.Sima Qi saw that Mu Xiao and Zhang Rong seemed to be special guests.Someone addressed Mu Xiao as Third Master Mu.The Mu family had already announced Mu Xiao’s identity in advance.The other two young masters of the Mu family and the eldest daughter were also present.It looked like they had now completely acknowledged their relationship.Sima Qi had no intention of getting involved with them. Her only thought was to leave after she had finished singing.Below the stage, when they heard her beautiful voice, the lively guests suddenly quietened down.The melodic singing echoed throughout the entire hall.After Sima Qi had finished singing, a waiter came over and said, “Miss Zhang invites you over for a drink.”