CHAPTER 305: THE AUDITION

Using her to promote Wen Nuan was a perfect plan.

Han Bi and "Little Han Bi" ...

The topic would generate plenty of discussion.

The most important part was this morning’s headline.

The reporter who took pictures of Wen Nuan and Second Young Master Ye last night had jumped to conclusions and included a photo of Han Bi. People thought the woman was Han Bi, and today was the *Liang Hongyu* audition, so there was a lot to talk about.

There were already a lot of rumors that Second Young Master Ye had invested in the film specifically to promote Han Bi.

Wen Nuan nodded and leaned toward Ye Feimo with a hint of excitement. She sweetly called out, "Husband..."

Ye Feimo got goosebumps and shivered. "My goodness," he thought, "Wen Nuan’s voice is so evil." He couldn’t help but roll up his sleeve to show her. "What is this?"

Wen Nuan slapped his arm and laughed. "Get lost! I’m asking you, is the role of Liang Hongyu for Han Bi?"

"It’s a secret!"

"Honesty is the key to a good marriage, Ye Feimo. You can’t keep secrets from me," Wen Nuan said with a serious and dignified expression. Her face was as serious as it could be.

"First of all, before you ask that question, I am the president of Anning International and you are an employee of Anning International. We are not married; we have an employer-employee relationship, and an employer has no obligation to be honest with an employee," Ye Feimo said, unyielding in his cleverness.

Wen Nuan pouted. "What’s the harm in secretly telling me? I won’t tell anyone."

Ye Feimo put down his chopsticks. Wen Nuan pulled out a napkin and submissively handed it to him, her expression a perfect example of a traitor’s sycophantic look. Ye Feimo didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. "Good girl."

"If you know I’m a good girl, just tell me."

Ye Feimo pursed his lips. "I never get involved in the casting process. I’m not as professional as Lin Ning. Everyone knows that Lin Ning chooses the roles for his films himself. Director Gu and I don’t get involved either."

"That’s not true! Wasn’t the original female lead of *City of Beauty* promoted through questionable means?"

"The later female lead of *City of Beauty* was also promoted through questionable means," Ye Feimo pointed out with a calm expression. "Mrs. Ye, you were also promoted through questionable means." Wen Nuan’s face flushed. She thought for a moment and then countered, "Wrong. How can that be considered a questionable means? Even if you and I have a dubious relationship, it doesn’t matter. Lin Ning chose me because I was a good stunt double."

"You were the only one with good acting skills? What makes you, a rookie, so special that he would choose you?" Ye Feimo said. He would never have told Wen Nuan these things before. She never knew what he had done for her behind the scenes, even when he wasn’t really in love with her.

Wen Nuan’s mouth opened and closed. She had nothing to say.

In the past, if she had heard something like this, her proud self would have been unable to handle it, and she might have gotten dramatic. But now, she no longer had those innocent thoughts.

This industry was just like this.

Wen Nuan kissed Ye Feimo to show her appreciation, but then she said to him, "This just proves that you have good taste, Mr. Ye. You’ve gotten a wife and a cash cow. You have a bright future. Keep up the good work and keep promoting me."

Ye Feimo gave her a sideways glance. "You’ve become quite thick-skinned."

Ye Feimo gave her the opportunity, but it was up to her to seize it and do her best to show off her talent and be accepted by the audience. So, she didn’t need to get hung up on how she got the opportunity.

What was so bad about being promoted through questionable means? Getting promoted by her own husband was something to be proud of.

"Since it’s like this, just tell me."

"Be a good girl. Go to the audition and perform well. You should earn Lin Ning’s approval," Ye Feimo said meaningfully. "Lin Ning will sometimes do me and Shuwen a favor, but he puts just as much effort into his films as we do. If we just push someone into a role and he doesn’t approve, he won’t agree. So the key is still with Lin Ning. Luckily, you were a stunt double in *City of Beauty* so he knew what you were capable of. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have given you the chance. Lin Ning is very clear about separating work from his personal life."

Wen Nuan tilted her head, trying to think about something. Ye Feimo flicked her forehead. "Don’t think of anything crazy."

"I was thinking that I should have told Sister Xiaojing to use her looks. Director Lin could have promoted Sister Xiaojing, so..." Wen Nuan’s eyes lit up. "I’m so smart..."

Ye Feimo, "..."

"When is Mo Xiaobai coming?" Wen Nuan asked. The male lead had been confirmed, so he should be arriving soon.

Ye Feimo’s deep eyes showed a hint of a smile, with a touch of coldness. "Mo Xiaobai... are you very excited to act with him? Do you really want to see him?"

"Why does that sound so sour?" Wen Nuan frowned and said with a small laugh, "Did Mom forget to add vinegar to the food today?"

"Wen Nuan!" Ye Feimo gritted his teeth.

Wen Nuan laughed. "Every artist wants to act with Ye Yan, and I’m no exception. Plus, he’s so funny and easy to get along with. Who wouldn’t want to be with him?"

"So you’re saying I’m boring and hard to get along with?"

"At least you’re self-aware," Wen Nuan mumbled. Ye Feimo’s eyes slowly widened. Wen Nuan quickly said, "Haha, I mean, sometimes you’re funny, too, in a dry, witty way."

Ye Feimo grunted loudly. "When the filming starts, in about a month. We’ve given him the script."

Wen Nuan was satisfied. "Even if the female lead might be Han Bi this time, I’ll reluctantly accept another role. Even a small one. I want to act with him. I’ll have to talk to Director Lin and see if he can at least arrange a couple of scenes for us together."

Ye Feimo’s eyes softened. Why didn’t she even think she could be the female lead?

In fact, when Wen Nuan first arrived, she wondered if it was possible. Maybe she would be lucky enough to get the role of Liang Hongyu, or maybe she could talk to Ye Feimo since Anning was the one investing in the film.

Later, she thought about how even Han Bi and Anning’s four top actresses were auditioning, and all the top actresses in the country were rushing to participate. There was no way it would be her turn. Anning belonged to the Ye family, but they couldn’t just do whatever they wanted.

So, she never brought it up. If people like Yang Yang and Li Yuanyuan could be supporting actresses, why couldn’t she?

"Did you read the entertainment headlines today?" Wen Nuan suddenly asked Ye Feimo. "The Green Light one?"

Ye Feimo nodded. "The photos are good."

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