Clearly they were taking the same flight today. As Kou An'an's junior in the cast, Kim Lalisa  ought to take the initiative to greet her no matter what. Even a newbie like Ran Ting knew this rule, yet her own artist didn't move, sitting calmly in place and continuing to read the script.
Seeing that her reminder didn't work, Ran Ting hurriedly stood and approached Kou An'an, who had already sat down inside. A popular actress naturally traveled differently, with five or six people surrounding her on all sides, sealing her off from view. It wasn't clear whether she didn't recognize Kim Lalisa, or recognized her but pretended not to see.
Ran Ting grew anxious. She had heard too many stories of leads bullying supporting roles, and naturally didn't want her artist offending the heroine before even starting work. She urged again, "Lalisa, go say hi. We'll be working together for three months. Get to know each other beforehand."
Jeon Jeongguk heard her worry, and though he didn't think greetings were necessary before official work started with a stranger, yesterday Kim Lalisa had told him to listen to his agent's arrangements sometimes.
Did 'sometimes' include now?
Oh well, he would listen to her.
So he put away the script, stood up and walked over to Kou An'an. Ran Ting hurried to follow.
Kou An'an's entourage of assistants and bodyguards watched them approach warily. Jeon Jeongguk stopped three steps away. "Hello."
Ran Ting quickly followed up, "Ms. Kou, this is Kim Lalisa. She'll be playing the second female lead in Spy. It's our honor to act with you."
After speaking, she waited expectantly for a response.
Kou An'an wore sunglasses, so her eyes weren't visible, but she nodded lightly to indicate she heard.
Ran Ting felt a little awkward. Jeon Jeongguk didn't feel it was a problem though. As someone used to high office, he had always been sparing with strangers. Kou An'an's reaction was within his expectations, so he simply nodded back, then turned and walked back to his seat to continue reading the script.
Ran Ting suppressed her embarrassment and bowed deeply to Kou An'an before hurrying after her artist.
Afterwards, until boarding the plane, there was no more interaction between the two groups.
As it was Ran Ting's first time experiencing something like this, it was only natural she would feel bad. But she also understood this was how the entertainment industry worked. A wildly popular celebrity wouldn't spare a glance for a no-name little artist like Lalisa.
As the plane took off, shooting into the blue sky like an arrow leaving the bowstring, she silently made a resolution over the roar of the engines: she would make Lalisa popular! So no one would look down on her again!
Kim Lalisa said that Hangzhou's sun was even more scorching than the capital city's. As soon as they got off the plane, a wave of heat rushed up. Ran Ting had already arranged the pick-up car, and the three of them smoothly made their way out of the airport. Kou An'an was blocked by the fans who came to pick her up and the onlooking passersby. It was so crowded at the exit that it was impassable. Airport security was also dispatched to maintain order.
At this time, Kou An'an was no longer as aloof as she was on the plane. She took off her sunglasses and greeted the fans with a smile.
Ran Ting kept looking back. Seeing such a big scene, she was really envious.
The hotel arranged for them was near the film and television city. The crew arranged a standard suite for Kim Lalisa. It was not luxurious but still quite spacious.