CHAPTER 85: GOOD ACTRESS

Seeing all eyes on her – three women present, each more formidable and with a stronger presence than her own – Wen Nuan felt quite awkward under their gazes. But despite her awkwardness, there was something she had to say.

"Madam Ye," Wen Nuan’s eyes revealed an urgent need to be fed, "does this cafe have anything to eat?"

Cheng Anya: "..."

Sigh, she really couldn’t have high expectations for Wen Nuan. How could Feimo’s taste have changed so much this time, falling for this little white rabbit?

Xu Nuo smiled. "Hungry?"

Wen Nuan nodded very seriously. "I only ate one piece of bread today."

Xu Nuo waved, asking the waiter to bring a few of the cafe’s famous pastries. The conversation was interrupted by Wen Nuan’s stomach. Before long, the waiter brought four different kinds of cakes and pastries.

Excited bubbles seemed to pop out of one of Wen Nuan’s eyes. Finally, there was food to eat.

"You guys continue talking, I’ll eat. You can ignore me," Wen Nuan said, taking small bites of her matcha red date cake, looking utterly content. Eating delicious food while listening to gossip was the most wonderful thing.

Cai Xiaojing’s lips twitched. She was speechless.

Wen Nuan, couldn’t you have waited a little longer?

Couldn’t you really have endured just a little longer?

Cheng Anya shook her head, a smile playing on her lips. Han Bi said, "Madam Ye, Feimo said that you drove me out of Anning International back then, and I’m not allowed to act in any film Anning International invests in unless you agree."

"Oh ho, that brat. Am I such a domineering person?" Cheng Anya looked innocently at Xu Nuo.

Xu Nuo said, "Mommy, you are a very gentle person."

"That’s right."

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law sang in harmony, and Han Bi’s expression was not good.

Wen Nuan couldn’t help but want to retort. She admitted she had misjudged. Madam Ye and gentleness definitely had nothing to do with each other. This woman must have been a queen in her youth.

Han Bi suppressed her temper, maintaining her graceful demeanor, hiding all her displeasure. "Madam Ye, are you saying that you agree to me taking on ’Lady Liang Hongyu’?"

"Which ear of yours heard me say I agreed to you taking it on?" Cheng Anya’s smile faded.

Han Bi’s expression changed. If she didn’t agree, then what did she mean?

Cheng Anya pursed her lips. "Han Bi, it seems you are very confident. Among Anning’s artists, there are plenty who have fame, status, and audience appeal. Do you think you are the only international female star in the country? Peng Shuyao, Li Yuanyuan, Chen Xiuli, Yang Yang, which one isn’t famous, doesn’t have acting skills, and doesn’t have an audience? Why would I necessarily need you?"

Cheng Anya rattled off the names of all of Anning International’s top female stars in one breath. They were famous throughout Southeast Asia and also well-known in Europe and America. Peng Shuyao and Li Yuanyuan had even been on the covers of America’s two most authoritative magazines. Their fame was also first-class, although they were a step behind Han Bi. However, their appeal in the country was no weaker than Han Bi’s. This woman was far too confident.

As if there were no other female stars in the country besides her.

Han Bi smiled confidently and said, "Yes, Madam Ye is right. They are indeed very good artists, but I am different. Besides the domestic audience, I also have a large audience abroad. Anning International’s upcoming film ’Lady Liang Hongyu’ intends to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival. If I star in it, I believe most of the foreign judges have a high opinion of my acting skills. At that time, Anning International Entertainment will be able to gain a firmer foothold domestically. A work that sells well and is a box office success. Madam Ye cannot let her prejudice against me prevent me from starring in it."

Cheng Anya knew that Han Bi was telling the truth. If Anning International wanted to take "Lady Liang Hongyu" abroad, having Han Bi star in it was indeed the best choice. It wasn’t that she didn’t want Han Bi to star in it.

This "Lady Liang Hongyu" had been filmed once more than ten years ago, but the effect wasn’t good. It was too artistic and had a somewhat self-admiring quality, so it didn’t do well at the box office. This time, with Lin Ning directing the remake, the commercial aspect would definitely be stronger.

There would be no problem with box office success, so to make it critically acclaimed as well, having Han Bi was indeed the best choice.

Although Cheng Anya had a strong prejudice against Han Bi, Han Bi’s acting skills were truly universally praised. Cheng Anya would occasionally watch her dramas, and she indeed acted well, from an actor’s perspective.

She was a good actress.

It was said that she was dedicated, hardworking, and talented.

"Nuan Nuan, what do you think?" Cheng Anya suddenly asked Wen Nuan beside her. From the beginning, this girl had been all ears while still eating so earnestly. She couldn’t help but smile.

Wen Nuan had a very approachable quality, always making people feel comfortable.

Han Bi’s face immediately darkened. What did she mean by asking Wen Nuan about this?

Wen Nuan was also an artist, also an artist signed with Anning International. If she asked Wen Nuan and Wen Nuan said she also wanted to act, with Cheng Anya’s protective nature, she would definitely give the role to Wen Nuan.

Han Bi clenched her fists. A big international star like her asking for a role and having to ask a rookie like Wen Nuan.

For Han Bi, it was undoubtedly a slap in the face, filled with shame and indignation.

However, on second thought, a major production like "Lady Liang Hongyu" would not possibly cast a small, unknown actress like Wen Nuan. If she were to act in it, it would be a very risky decision.

Ye Feimo wouldn’t do that.

Wen Nuan put down her spoon and pursed her lips. Han Bi’s gaze towards her carried a hint of displeasure. She thought to herself, she hadn’t said anything, why was Han Bi looking at her like that?

"I think Miss Han has such a great influence internationally, and her acting skills are so good, and she’s so beautiful. I’ve seen her play roles similar to Lady Liang Hongyu, and she was outstanding. Whether from the perspective of an actor or from the perspective of investors and producers, Miss Han is the only choice to star in ’Lady Liang Hongyu,’" Wen Nuan said selflessly with a smile.

This was her truest thought from the bottom of her heart.

Cai Xiaojing closed her eyes. You little idiot, you are the only choice. Your sugar daddy specially created this drama for you, not for you to push it away. You’re such a little fool. But what Wen Nuan said was the truth, everyone knew it.

It was also this kind of Wen Nuan that made people wholeheartedly want to cherish her and give her everything best.

Cheng Anya raised an eyebrow at her. Hmm... this virtue is truly noble. Should she be so generous to her love rival? Good daughter-in-law.

The women in their family were all ruthless towards their love rivals, cutting the weeds and pulling out the roots.

Xu Nuo picked up her coffee and took a sip, her gaze towards Wen Nuan. "Wen Nuan, I think if you were to star in ’Lady Liang Hongyu,’ the effect would also be good."