A new beginning
894 Words
Fang Liucheng's expression darkened instantly. Wen Nuan desperately wanted to escape from him. Standing in front of Ye Yutong, she linked her arm with his and smiled sweetly, saying, "You're right; I told you before that I would rather be with a stranger than with you."
The expressions of Wen Nuan's parents changed immediately, and Fang Liucheng's face grew increasingly grim. Ye Yutong, however, remained calm, simply glancing at Wen Nuan. She was relieved that he didn’t refute her; otherwise, she wouldn't know how to extricate herself from the situation.
Fang Liucheng, infuriated, left in a huff.
Ye Yutong was the exclusive legal advisor for Anning International, the uncle of its powerful head, Ye Feimo, and an important board member, a figure who commanded respect in the legal world.
He was not someone to be trifled with, especially given the power of the Anning International Group behind him.
"Wen Nuan, you..." As soon as Fang Liucheng left, Wen Nuan's father’s expression shifted, and he looked at her sternly. She quickly released Ye Yutong's arm, hurriedly explaining that it was all just acting. Ye Yutong smiled reassuringly, letting Wen Nuan's father know that this was his first time meeting Wen Nuan.
Wen Nuan's father sighed with relief, and Ye Yutong took his leave.
"What a good man," Wen Nuan's mother said.
Wen Nuan replied, "Dad, I'm sorry; this time it’s because of me..."
"Warm, silly child, even without you, Fang Liucheng wouldn’t let me off easily. Don’t overthink it; we’ll start over. Dad isn’t at retirement age yet and can still work," her father said with optimism.
For the next ten days, Ye Feimo didn’t call her, and Wen Nuan secretly rejoiced, thinking perhaps he really had forgotten her. The next day, she checked the entertainment section and saw the headline featuring Ye Feimo and the popular actress Lin Yao at the Venice Film Festival, sharing intimate photos on the red carpet.
She was even more convinced that he might have forgotten her.
Standing before those glamorous stars, Wen Nuan felt overshadowed, undoubtedly the least notable one. Ye Feimo was used to all kinds of beauties; how could he ever notice her?
However, even in such a public setting, the man maintained a cold expression, showing no emotion, which sharply contrasted with Lin Yao, who was radiating pride and joy.
This twisted man looked even better in person than on screen, which was Wen Nuan's only impression of the photo.
Stud!
That was Wen Nuan's second thought.
Meanwhile, another entertainment headline featured the dazzling star Han Bi at the Venice Film Festival. Although her new film shot in Hollywood was only ten minutes long, it received rave reviews and stole the spotlight.
She wore a long purple Chanel gown, stunning and regal, exuding the grace of an international star.
All the domestic actresses paled in comparison to her.
She was truly beautiful and poised.
Wen Nuan gazed at the newspaper photo of Han Bi, feeling a surge of aspiration. This was her goal; she was determined to become a successful actress like Han Bi in the future.
Wen Jing had long signed up for a summer camp, and with the family settling down, Wen Nuan's father said he had found a job that could support the family, so Wen Jing went to the summer camp with her classmates.
Wen Nuan looked for a temporary job, and by chance, Tang Mandong was working on a New Year film jointly invested in by the Tang family and several film companies to gain experience. She helped Wen Nuan find a short-term position as a production assistant, where the job was simple. She and several other assistants were responsible for the food and accommodations of the director and actors.
Tang Mandong was in the directing department, while Wen Nuan was in the acting department, and Mandong was a direct assistant. With limited opportunities to gain practical experience, Wen Nuan could observe the performances of the actors in the crew.
This film was a major production, telling the story of historical beauty and power. Two legendary actors had been Wen Nuan's idols since childhood, and she felt immense awe as she observed their performances, learning acting techniques.
Cheng Ying and Peng Yuming were well-known veterans in the industry, holding high status and belonging to the category of old actors. The film's leading lady was a top actress, Bai Xiuwen, who also earned their respect.
Let alone Wen Nuan.
Whenever they had free time, Wen Nuan would hand them their favorite drinks. Cheng Ying and Peng Yuming smiled at her, and Wen Nuan felt like she was experiencing her first love, nervous and flustered, her face flushed, stumbling over her words.
Cheng Ying asked with a smile, "Is this your first job?"
Wen Nuan's face turned crimson as she nervously struggled to reply. The two smiled kindly, and Peng Yuming said, "Young lady, don’t be nervous; you must be our fan, right?"
Wen Nuan nodded vigorously, answering loudly, "Yes!"
Her attitude was as serious as a military trainee responding to an instructor, leading to laughter from those around them during their break. Bai Xiuwen mocked Wen Nuan for being inexperienced.
Wen Nuan's face flushed deeper, nearly burning with embarrassment. Frustrated, she hit her head, feeling so foolish.
Cheng Ying and Peng Yuming chuckled kindly and then resumed chatting with other actors.
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