CHAPTER 358: EMOTIONAL CONVERSATION

She knew he was a knowledgeable person, but she never expected to see so many children’s fairy tale books on Ye Feimo’s bookshelf.

Cheng Anya said, "I bought these books for his birthday. Feimo was very isolated and didn’t like to talk. For a while when he was little, I was reflecting on whether I was too neglectful of him. His older brother was very lively and talkative, but he was completely different. I thought it was because my husband and I didn’t care enough about him. For a while, I was extra protective and loving toward him, hoping he could be a happy and lively child like other kids. Who would have known that it wouldn’t work? It wasn’t until I saw that it was just his nature and that he didn’t go astray that I finally felt at ease."

Wen Nuan smiled. "He’s still the same now."

"I know, but it’s different now that he has you. I’m relieved that someone else is caring for him, being thoughtful, and taking care of him. Of all the people in this world, I worry about Feimo the most. Now I can finally let go of that burden. You have no idea how relieved I am," Cheng Anya said sincerely, holding Wen Nuan’s hand. "I know you’ll do a better job than me."

"Mommy..." Wen Nuan said with shame. "Actually, I... I didn’t do anything."

"That’s right. It’s a great mindset to think you didn’t do anything, but you have no idea how happy I am to see my son has gained ten pounds," Cheng Anya said with a laugh. Wen Nuan was surprised. Cheng Anya continued, "When I came back this time and saw that Feimo had gained so much weight, his dad and I thought it was a miracle. People who don’t know might even think you’ve been giving him water to gain weight. He lost a lot of weight when he was injured in Rome, but he’s gained it all back. I couldn’t have done that."

Cheng Anya was extremely satisfied with her daughter-in-law. She had already given her a perfect score, but seeing that she had taken such good care of Ye Feimo made her even more satisfied. Cheng Anya just wanted Ye Feimo to be healthy and a little plump.

"After he met you, he has smiled more in one week than I’ve seen him smile in the past few years. Just for that, you are worthy of his love and our affection. If Feimo ever bullies you, just tell me, and I’ll help you teach him a lesson," Cheng Anya said, patting Wen Nuan’s shoulder with a loving smile.

Wen Nuan’s heart felt warm. She thought about it for a moment. "There are no issues between Feimo and me. It’s just... I’m a little bothered by his past with Han Bi. They even had a child... I had a small argument with him a while ago, and we didn’t talk for ten days while I was promoting the show."

"You want to ask me about Han Bi and Feimo’s past from seven years ago?" Cheng Anya raised her eyebrows.

Wen Nuan was shocked. *Oh my god.* She thought she was being very subtle, and her expression and tone didn’t give anything away, but Cheng Anya saw right through her. Wen Nuan was astonished.

Her little thoughts seemed to be completely transparent to Cheng Anya.

"Their past is over. Don’t hold onto it. You know everything you need to know. What you don’t need to know is useless to ask about. It has already become his memory. Why bring it up again? It will only make everyone unhappy," Cheng Anya said earnestly. "Marriage is something you have to work on yourselves. You need to look forward. There’s no point in looking back. Just have a small tantrum with him about it, but you need to know when to stop. A smart girl wouldn’t cling to her man’s ex-girlfriend."

It was a wake-up call for Wen Nuan. She was deeply touched. "Yes, I understand. Thank you, Mommy."

The knot that had been in Wen Nuan’s heart for a long time was instantly undone. It was as if a thorn that had been in her heart for a long time was finally pulled out and thrown away. Wen Nuan was very grateful to Cheng Anya.

"What did Mom talk to you about?" Ye Feimo asked her on the way back. Wen Nuan just smiled and said it was a secret. He didn’t ask again.

The ratings for the TV show *Princess of the Pure Lotus* rose steadily, becoming a huge hit across the country and the most popular TV series in recent years. The value of Zhuo Bingbing, Wen Nuan, Chen Hang, and the other stars skyrocketed, making them the hottest stars in the entertainment industry. Advertisements, endorsements, and acting offers came pouring in.

After the auditions for *Liang Hongyu* ended, Anning International announced the main cast list. Superstars like Ye Yan, Wen Nuan, Pei Jun, Chen Xueru, Yang Yang, and Li Yuanyuan were all on the list. The popular candidate Han Bi was not among them. Lin Ning said that he had called Han Bi the night before to ask her to play the second female lead, but she had refused. That’s why Han Bi wasn’t on the cast list.

Wen Nuan felt all sorts of emotions. She couldn’t really say what she was feeling. She had actually wanted to act opposite Han Bi, but it was a shame... It was also good that Han Bi wasn’t in it. Her stress wouldn’t be as high.

*Liang Hongyu* was set to begin filming in two weeks. Wen Nuan continued her training during this time, going to work and leaving work with Ye Feimo every day. Since the rumors were already out of control, Wen Nuan decided to just go with it. It wasn’t a bad thing for people to see her with him in the parking lot every day.

Sometimes she would bring her own lunch, and other times she would go out to eat with Cai Xiaojing, Lin Ning, Producer Gu, and Ye Feimo. When Lin Ning was busy, she would go out to eat with the others. Anning International had a cafeteria, but Wen Nuan didn’t really like it. It was too crowded and too noticeable.

That day, Ye Feimo went to the south of the city to discuss a contract. Cai Xiaojing went to the set to see Lin Ning. Wen Nuan and her assistant, Lili, went out to eat together. She loved a Sichuan restaurant that she used to go to with Fang Liucheng. The lighting in the restaurant was dim, and a big red lampshade hung over each table with a chandelier inside. The light wasn’t very bright, making it comfortable to eat.

Most importantly, Wen Nuan loved the food at this Sichuan restaurant. Usually, when she ate with Ye Feimo, they would go to other restaurants since he couldn’t eat spicy food. All the dishes here were spicy. Since she was alone, Wen Nuan wanted to eat to her heart’s content. She ordered five or six dishes. Lili asked in surprise, "Can we finish all of this?"

"If it’s good, we’ll eat more. If it’s not, we’ll eat less. We can just pack up whatever we don’t finish. You can take it home to eat tonight," Wen Nuan said with a smile. Lili was speechless. Both of them had a good appetite and loved spicy food. Lili also buried her head in her food and ate.

The seats here were semicircular sofas that created a small, separate space. Wen Nuan and Lili chatted and gossiped while they ate. Since they were close in age, they talked a lot. The two of them ate a portion that was enough for almost four people. Wen Nuan said she was so full she couldn’t move. Lili said, "If you weigh yourself when we get back and you’ve gained weight, Sister Xiaojing will beat you."

"It’s fine. I’ll just walk around and digest it."

When Wen Nuan paid and left with Lili, she didn’t expect to run into Han Bi and Linda at the entrance. They were also there to eat at the Sichuan restaurant. Han Bi’s makeup was heavier today, and she looked a little tired. Linda glared at Wen Nuan several times, as if she had done something unforgivable.

Wen Nuan didn’t want to get into a conflict with Han Bi and wanted to leave without saying anything. Han Bi called out to her. "Wen Nuan, congratulations."