Music Yan’s voice was very low, and he or she could not hear clearly by the door, so she did not know what he stated to Wen Li. She solely heard Wen Li instantly refusing him, “Get misplaced! I can not do such a factor.”

He wasn’t indignant in any respect, however as an alternative began laughing.

“Wen Wen, go shortly and complain to Director Qiu. Inform him that Instructor Music desires to remove the costumes,” Wen Li sneered, “Go now.”

Then the door of the dressing room was opened from the within and Wen Li’s assistant nearly ran into Tang Jiaren.

“Huh?” Wen Wen acknowledged the individual in entrance of her, “Instructor Tang, why are you right here once more?”

Tang Jiaren opened her mouth and stated, “I got here to congratulate Wen Li.”

Wen Wen blinked, considerably stunned, however nonetheless turned to Wen Li within the room and stated, “Sister, Instructor Tang is in search of you.”

Wen Li had already taken off the hair equipment. She barely tilted her neck ahead and turned her head to have a look at the door. Her voluminous black curly hair cascaded down her shoulders, making her face seem small, with honest pores and skin and pink lips. As a result of she had simply scolded Music Yan, her brows had been nonetheless furrowed, displaying a powerful sense of coquettishness.

If Tang Jiaren had been a person, she would most likely be surprised at this second.

Wen Li glanced at her and instinctively checked out Music Yan. The person politely nodded in response to her gaze, after which shortly turned his profile in direction of her. He was initially speaking to Wen Li however fell silent when somebody entered. He lazily leaned in opposition to the again of the chair, took out his cellphone to go the time.

“I heard from Director Qiu,” Tang Jiaren withdrew her gaze with out explaining additional, “Congratulations.”

Wen Li nodded, “Thanks,” then paused and stated, “If Instructor Tang has any doubts, you possibly can go to Director Qiu and watch the audition video.”

Tang Jiaren shook her head, “No want, I am going to consider what Director Qiu says.”

“What Director Qiu says and what Instructor Tang thinks are two various things,” Wen Li stated, “I do know that you are the one competing with me for this function. You’ve got put in lots of effort for this. For that, I need to thank Instructor Tang.”

Wen Li wasn’t a beneficiant individual, however since Tang Jiaren may affirm her benefits in look, she felt obliged to acknowledge Tang Jiaren’s appearing expertise. If it weren’t for her competitiveness and the stress she felt from Tang Jiaren competing for this function, she won’t have carried out so effectively right this moment.

Tang Jiaren smiled barely, “I used to be simply being well mannered till now. What I’m about to say is what I sincerely really feel now — Congratulations on getting this function. I hope to see you on the subsequent movie competition awards ceremony.”

Though she did not get function, there are nonetheless be many roles ready for her. Since she had returned to the nation, her efforts would not be in useless.

There was no have to negate the opponent’s energy for a job, and even much less have to deny one’s personal talents for a job.

Wen Li additionally smiled, “Then I am going to take Instructor Tang’s variety phrases.”

After exchanging just a few phrases, Tang Jiaren did not keep lengthy. After providing her congratulations, she instantly left.

She did not even look again as she walked out, and her assistant may hardly sustain together with her tempo. Sensing that her temper wasn’t fairly proper, the assistant did not dare to talk and silently jogged behind.

It wasn’t till she bought within the automotive that Tang Jiaren lastly relaxed.

She had acquired fairly just a few blows right this moment, which left her feeling annoyed and irritated, whether or not it was from Director Qiu or from Music Yan.

And finally, all of the blows she acquired right this moment got here from Wen Li.

Wen Li was totally different from what she had imagined. She was educated but not certain by worldly constraints, proud however not unlikeable. After getting the function of Ye Yan, she did not flaunt it arrogantly to her. As an alternative, she handled her as a revered and admired opponent, hoping to earn her real acknowledgment.

Concerning the function, Tang Jiaren admitted that it was solely pure for Wen Li to have it if she may deal with it.

As for Music Yan, Wen Li merely did not care about him within the background. She was very assured, to the purpose that Music Yan did not even have to say a phrase; his aloof and detached angle spoke volumes.

Tang Jiaren instantly muttered to herself, “I bear in mind he was unsmiling.”

The assistant did not hear clearly and turned again in confusion, “Huh?”

Tang Jiaren pursed her lips and shook her head, “It is nothing.”

Earlier than assembly Music Yan, Yu Weiguang had warned her upfront, saying that Music Yan and Chen Jiamu had been like two peas in a pod—uncommunicative, unsmiling, and detached to others. He advised her to not be intimidated by him.

At first, Music Yan’s efficiency was disappointing, what they known as wood appearing. He had an exquisite and delicate look, however his eyes had been empty, devoid of substance. Yu Weiguang spent lots of effort instructing him. Music Yan was like an unpolished gem, and as soon as somebody found him, it might be arduous to cover his brilliance.

In these deep and youthful eyes, even when it was simply appearing, Tang Jiaren could not assist however be captivated.

As quickly because the scene ended, Music Yan returned to his regular detached self, however she could not.

After the filming, with full confidence, Tang Jiaren expressed her curiosity in Music Yan.

Nonetheless, his response took her unexpectedly. He rejected her.

In the identical yr they had been awarded “Finest Display Couple”, however he did not depart her any hope of turning their faux relationship into an actual one.

At the moment, Tang Jiaren was additionally proud and unwilling to be inferior after being rejected. Her start line was simply as excessive as Music Yan’s. Since he selected to remain within the nation for his profession, she determined to develop within the bigger worldwide movie business.

For years, her focus had been on overseas initiatives. Nonetheless, lately, an increasing number of excellent actresses emerged in each films and TV dramas. Sources turned extra dispersed, and on account of problems with pores and skin coloration, the event of Asians in overseas nations remained restricted. Not each Asian may have the right timing, favorable situations, and supportive individuals to achieve the highest overseas. Her administration crew lastly realized that it was time to deal with home growth.

So, when she heard concerning the movie challenge [Ice City], she returned for the script and for Music Yan.

In spite of everything these years of development and expertise, she did not consider that Music Yan’s intense gaze again then was simply appearing. Tang Jiaren turned much more sure that he had poured his true feelings into it. Solely essentially the most real feelings may make his gaze so fascinating.

Whether or not Music Yan and Wen Li had been in a contract marriage or not, neither facet had revealed any information to the skin world. However others had eyes and will choose for themselves. Primarily based on their earlier interactions, they had been only a step away from having “contractual spouses” written on their foreheads. Such issues weren’t unusual within the business. Those that understood saved it to themselves, with out conflicts of curiosity, neither interfering nor exposing it—simply an unstated understanding.

Maybe he compromised for the sake of their mutual pursuits.

On the dinner gathering when she had simply returned to the nation, she had intruded with out an invite, and Music Yan had a smile on his face. However it was very formulaic; he would smile at everybody on the desk, together with her, an uninvited visitor.

Ten years had handed, and he had lastly realized the right way to socialize. She was considerably disillusioned that he was nonetheless the identical as at all times, however she was additionally completely satisfied that he hadn’t modified a lot.

It wasn’t till simply now, listening to Music Yan’s low and joyful laughter from outdoors the door, that Tang Jiaren lastly understood.

He may smile.

For his spouse.

There have been no cameras, no scripts, and no stage lighting. This wasn’t a efficiency.

As she was misplaced in her ideas, her supervisor instantly known as, asking concerning the end result.

She rubbed her temples and replied calmly, “I didn’t get the function.”

“What?!” The supervisor’s tone sounded incredulous, “None of these auditioning actresses can examine to you. What occurred?”

Tang Jiaren sighed, “Did you overlook about Wen Li?”

“Wen Li? I do know Screenwriter Zhou likes her. He despatched the script to Wen Li’s supervisor earlier than. I’ve a pal at Jiarui who intercepted it. Did her supervisor discover out and take it again?”

“That is why I stated you need to come again to China with me from the start. You are actually gradual in getting this info… Neglect it,” Tang Jiaren did not need to clarify additional and stated casually, “You may know when the official announcement is made in China.”

“Fuck, I’ve already knowledgeable the home media. I launched the information of your participation in ‘Ice Metropolis’,” the agent’s tone turned extra critical. “Jiaren, critically? Cannot you even surpass one common artist?”

Tang Jiaren discovered it fairly amusing. She and her supervisor had been actually alike of their confidence.

——

After Tang Jiaren left, Wen Li stared on the door for some time after which she smiled ambiguously, “She would not appear to have come to see me, however quite to see you.”

Music Yan furrowed his brows barely and remained silent, seemingly sad.

Wen Li thought she had gone too far together with her joke. In spite of everything, Music Yan had already defined to her that he had nothing happening with Tang Jiaren. It was certainly a bit inappropriate for her to make enjoyable of them.

She cleared her throat and pouted, “Why aren’t you saying something?”

“The place are the costumes?” Music Yan replied, deflecting her query, “Did you overlook what I advised you as a result of somebody got here to see you?”

Wen Li widened her eyes, stunned by his persistence in fascinated by the costumes.

She clicked her tongue and provocatively lifted her chin, “If in case you have the flexibility, take your individual costumes with you. Should you take yours, I am going to take mine.”

Music Yan noddedm “Positive.”

Wen Li, puzzled by his easy settlement, questioned, “Hey, you do not typically steal costumes like this, do you?”

“No, it is the primary time.”

“…Why do I discover that so arduous to consider?”

“I am going to go inform Director Qiu,” Music Yan raised an eyebrow, getting up, “Do not take off the cheongsam.”

“Hey! Hey! Instructor Music! Music Yan!”

Unable to cease him, Wen Li gave up. Did he actually assume he may simply take the costumes house as he happy? Did he assume the movie crew was his home?

Director Qiu won’t comply with it.

With that thought in thoughts, Wen Li adopted Music Yan.

Earlier than lengthy, Director Qiu additionally got here to the dressing room to seek out her. The official announcement of the forged would nonetheless take a while, as they had been nonetheless choosing actors for a number of essential supporting roles. Director Qiu’s suggestion was for the principle forged to take extra courses and get a greater sense of their roles earlier than the forged was introduced.

Particularly for Wen Li, most of her earlier expertise was in idol dramas. In comparison with the fast-paced taking pictures model of tv dramas, the preparation for a very good movie was meticulous and sophisticated, requiring gradual accumulation daily. Actors wanted to immerse themselves within the function, be it by way of strains, feelings, and even each day habits and behaviors, it might be finest to align them with the character.

When Music Yan proposed taking the costumes house, Director Qiu did not hesitate in any respect. He waved his hand generously and stated, “Take them, put on them day-after-day if you would like.”

Listening to Director Qiu’s phrases, Wen Li thought to herself that it made sense. She may put on the costumes in her spare time to get a greater really feel for the character. Why hadn’t she considered taking the costumes house from the set earlier than? It was such a good suggestion.

Music Yan was extra skilled and considerate than Wen Li.

Music Yan advised Wen Li to not change out of the cheongsam, and he or she really did not change, carrying the cheongsam again house.

As quickly as Wen Li arrived house, she collapsed onto the couch. After a busy morning, she lastly made it again house, and her tense nerves lastly relaxed utterly.

That they had deliberate to have lunch collectively outdoors, however now that she was carrying a cheongsam, which might appeal to an excessive amount of consideration, and it would not be handy to exit, so she settled for the following neatest thing and determined to eat at house.

Wen Li could not cook dinner, and he or she did not know if Music Yan may. She did not anticipate him to cook dinner, so she took out her cellphone and stated, “Lets order takeout?”

Music Yan responded, “Positive, let’s order.”

Having lunch collectively was not one thing to be ashamed of, so Wen Li did not thoughts the surveillance cameras in her home. She left them on as a result of conserving them off wouldn’t be pleasant to the manufacturing crew.

The manufacturing crew appeared to understand how boring this consuming phase was for the couple, as they centered on their very own boxed meals with out paying a lot consideration. They discovered it shocking that Wen Li had come house carrying a cheongsam, however for feminine artists, carrying exaggerated outfits for work was commonplace.

Earlier than lengthy, the takeout arrived, and Wen Li requested Music Yan to get it.

Music Yan introduced it again, and the 2 sat head to head on the eating desk, arranging the takeout and beginning taking their lunch.

As anticipated by the manufacturing crew, it was a really boring phase. They sometimes exchanged just a few phrases about filming and work. In truth, the eating segments for all 4 {couples} had been boring as a result of nobody really performed the “I feed you, you feed me” sport throughout meals. All of them centered on consuming their very own meals and enjoying with their telephones. It was the norm.

In entrance of the digicam, the visitors ate their takeout, whereas behind the monitor, the workers members ate their boxed meals. The midday daylight was dazzling, and the air con hummed, making a peaceable environment.

After ending their meal, the workers members cleaned up the boxed meals. They had been nonetheless arguing about who ought to go downstairs to throw away the trash. Right now, upstairs, Music Yan took care of clearing the desk whereas Wen Li walked round the lounge, rubbing her stomach to assist digestion.

The cheongsam was fairly demanding on the determine, and after consuming, Wen Li felt a slight bulge in her decrease stomach, which did not look very pleasing. She considered altering out of the cheongsam.

“I’ll change out of this cheongsam first. I am going to put it again on when wanted.”

“Do not change, preserve carrying it,” Music Yan stated.

Wen Li was speechless and stated, “It is so tight and uncomfortable. Should you’re succesful, you put on your costume and see if it is uncomfortable or not. Give it a attempt.”

After which Music Yan really went to alter.

Whereas it wasn’t notably uncommon for Wen Li to put on a cheongsam, contemplating that one may discover a bunch of women carrying hanfu on the road these days, cheongsams had been already thought of fashionable on a regular basis apparel. However when Music Yan become navy apparel, it was fairly clear that one thing was off.

The couple wasn’t at house within the morning, so Director Yan went to examine the opposite visitors. When he returned after lunch, he regarded on the monitor and was bewildered, “What are they doing? Enjoying cosplay?”

Then the digicam was turned off.

Director Yan: “…”

They positively weren’t enjoying cosplay!!