Meanwhile...
Mo Ning returned to her locker to get her purse so she could get something to eat, since she didn't have an assistant.
She was an emotional eater, which made her feel lucky for having a great body.
She didn't eat much usually and most times even forgets to eat but whenever she had a problem or was emotional, she would eat till her stomach felt sore. Even though she knew it was a bad habit and she needed to thinks of other ways or things to channel her emotions, it didn't mean it was an easy thing to do after all old habits die hard.
Unfortunately, right now she couldn't eat too much or she wouldn't be able to film. So she just opted for some steamed dumplings and rice.
She made up her mind to go eat hotpot later and she wouldn't eat alone she would invite her friends.
Since she didn't have much time, she quickly stuffed her face with the food, she was practically inhaling the food without a care in the world.
When she finished eating, five minutes have barely gone by, so she lay down like a cow at a quite corner on set, she was beginning to feel drowsy, when the director called her to resume filming. She let out a low growl, she just hoped this time everything will be done in one take so she could have time for some sleep and also hotpot, oh she couldn't wait. She could already perceive the delicious aroma.
"alright, everyone in position, I want this to be done in one take so try to focus. Three. Two. One. Action. "
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This time, Xue Lin didn't make any mistakes in her expressions since she didn't have any lines, everything went smoothly. The scene was completed in one shot. Mo Ning let out a breadth of relief, she made her way to her locker, packed her things and prepared to leave. She walked to the director to say goodbye.
"director Feng, I'll make a move first, see you later. "
" oh Xiao Ning see you later. And great job today. "
" thank you director. "
After saying goodbye, she walked down to the hotel since it wasn't far from the set.
Even though she wanted to sleep so bad, she called her friends first, telling them to meet up with her. She gave the time and location and quickly hung up. She didn't bother to take a shower, but directly lay on the bed snuggling to a pillow like a koala.
Mo Ning woke put few hours later to the sound of her phone ringing. She quickly took the phone from the night stand.
"shit" she cursed when she saw the caller ID,it was one of her friends calling.
" Yaran, I'm so sorry I overslept, are you already waiting there for me? "
" what do you think? " the person on the other side of the line said flatly.
" I'm so sorry, I'll be there soon. "
Mo Ning hung up and scrambled to put on some clothes, her initial intention to take a shower when she woke up was forgotten. 'scratch that I can do it when I get back' she thought.
In no time she dashed out of the room to the elevator nearly knocking down a couple who came out from the elevator. She apologized and went into the elevator, pressed the bottom for the ground floor and waited. It would take at least twenty minutes to get to the meeting point.
Who could even blame her, she had gotten used to waking up at anytime, since her contract with Star entertainment was terminated. 'I should probably go dig out my alarm clock when I get back home but for now, my phone will suffice' she thought.
Mo Ning felt like a terrible host, she had organized the meeting but was the last to show up.
Sigh!
By the time she got to the location of the meeting, she was already late by forty minutes. She quickly spotted Bai Yaran and walked up to her with her head lowered and a pitiful expression in place.
As soon as she got to the table, she began another round of apology. Seeing her like this, Bai Yaran felt a headache coming.
" Ning Ning, stop doing that, who doesn't understand what's going on, would think I'm bullying you. "
" what gave you the impression that someone would think that, from an obvious perspective, this lady doesn't look like someone who can be easily bullied. But I'll forgive your slip up because you've waited for me for so long."
"Ning Ning.. "
" your grandaunt is here, so say whatever you have to say. "
" has anyone, ever told you that you're very humble? "
" of course, people have, plenty of times that I've lost count why did you suddenly ask that?"
"I just wanted to confirm, well they lied to you. You are the most narcissistic person I know. "
" well that just means you don't know many people. Simple. "
" argh! talking to you sometimes gives me a headache. I wonder why we are still friends. "
" hmm I think it's because I'm awesome. "
" you are impossible. By the way why are you late? Sometimes I feel like you are the African among our group of friends, even Grace is always punctual and she's used to the 'African system of time'1 "
"I'm extremely sorry for that, I over slept cause I forgot to set an alarm. "
" ah yes sleep. Tell me honestly where you born in the month of pigs? Sometimes you behave like a pig in terms of food and sleep. "
" hey don't insult me, I'm obviously a Phoenix not a pig. "
" yeah sure. "
" speaking of Grace, have you heard from her, I miss her so much and those delicious pastries she makes, I miss them so much as well. Oh yummy. "
" are you sure it's her you miss, or the food she makes for you. Never mind don't answer that. She said she'll be back this weekend that's three days from today. "
" yippee!!! "
" why isn't Weiran here, I mean didn't you invite her? "
" of course I did, but she said she was busy. "
" did she say what she was busy with? " Bai Yaran asked with a slight frown on her face.
" well she said she's meeting up with a few of her friends. "
" oh! But wait is it me or is it that she doesn't like hanging out with us anymore since she got famous. "
" I feel that way too, cause she always has a reason to not hang out with us these days. But let's just leave it be, after all you can't force friendship. "
" yeah that's true but if she really doesn't want to hang out with us anymore, I'll really miss her. "
" yeah me too. I think this talk is bringing down our moods. I've got great news. "
" what news, spill I want to hear it. "
" well.... I got a part in director Feng's new movie 'a day with you' . "
" you're kidding right? "
"why would I be kidding, I did say I was awesome."
"how's that possible. The last time, I heard that the cast has been decided how then did you get a role?"
"the second female lead backed out and I happened to be scouting for a job, so director Feng let me audition on the spot, he liked my acting so I got the role. "
" that's great news indeed, we need to celebrate this. Hotpot just isn't enough let's add some beer and then later on we go for karaoke. How does that sound?"
"sounds like the perfect plan to me. "
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1 African system of time refers to the tendency of most African people to attend events an hour or more later than the given time.
No offence intended just writing it for fun so no dissing me. Besides I'm an African.