Chapter 5

This must be the call from the light beauty of our President Wen's family urging you to return home

Nonsense

Indeed, how could such a gathering not include the one at home

Wen Liang glanced at her expression and then smiled, saying, "I specifically bought the sugar-free version"

"Nice to meet you, we still have to perform your script in our professional class," Chen said with a smile

Wen Liang wiped the medicine stain from the corner of her mouth. Seeing that she was about to say something angrily, he directly covered her mouth and pressed her back down onto the pillow: "Shut up, don't infect me."

The bedroom was unlit, and the moonlight cast a dim and indistinct glow on his face

Chen Die shrugged: "It's okay."

Chen Die went to change into the costume provided by the production team and followed the arrangements to enter the venue

One afternoon after school, Chen Die returned to the classroom from the office and discovered that her coat was covered in footprints. It was raining outside, and her umbrella had also been broken.

Chen Die was reading the script summary while having a meal

Chen Die was afraid that he would be angry, so she quickly sniffed and held back her tears. Worried that this might not be enough, she imitated him, stuffed her hands into her pockets, raised her chin, and put on a pained expression to appear defiant.

No one truly expected that the image of Wen Liang could be associated in any way with such an intimate reduplicated note

I have eaten, you may go rest now, Sister Zhang

In the end, there was no other way. After crying, I planned to hold on and run to the subway station in that dirty school uniform, but unexpectedly, as soon as I went downstairs, I saw Wen Liang walking towards me with an umbrella.

Until the bedroom door was pulled open, a faint sound of sniffing could be heard.

I vaguely recalled the scene of meeting Liang in the morning, and surprisingly saw him again in my dreams

This promotional video encompasses the story of the school over the past 80 years, with extensive aerial views of the landscape followed by a profile shot of Chen Die appearing on the screen

After bidding farewell to Xia Ying, I went directly back to the villa in the western suburbs

Isn't it that something happened with the Wenyuan Group, rushing out like this

Chen Die possesses a stunning beauty, with extremely fair skin that compels one to linger their gaze on her for a few extra seconds

"Zan Hua" is a period drama that revolves around themes of patriotism and righteousness, making it a highly appealing script for actors

She did not say goodbye, and inexplicably felt lightheaded, turning around and running into the school gate

I told you! You go out to enjoy the breeze without drying your hair!" Xia Ying said irritably

Chen Die was momentarily taken aback

Chen Die humorously remarked, "Well, you also have to see if they have any interest in me, right"

Wen Liang frowned and said, "Why didn't you say anything when you were sick?"

Wen Liang sat before her, earnestly stating: "Books are still worth reading"

Eventually, I had no idea whether I was asleep or awake

A group of people around was making a lot of noise. Wen Liang didn't pay much attention, but after carefully pondering the tone of Chen Die's voice just now, he picked up his suit and stood up: "I will take my leave first"

Xia Ying was waiting outside, and after waiting for quite a while without any sign of coming out, she went to the store across the street to buy a bath towel

During the summer vacation after the college entrance examination, when Wen Liang took her on a trip, he taught her how to swim. She did not know how much water she had swallowed before she finally learned.

Xia Ying immediately ran over and wrapped her in a bath towel

"It's quite nice to hear." Wen Liang raised his eyebrows and tilted his chin towards the school gate, "Let's go to school, Ling Ling."

Chen Die is indeed able to swim

After having dinner, I went straight to the audition venue, where there were still quite a few actors waiting.

Her adoptive parents used to call her A-Ling. In their small town, the nicknames of the girls were generally unappealing and carried a rustic charm

She paused slightly; beside Lu Chuan stood a man, the director who had been sitting next to him in the screening room. In his fifties, he occupied a position at the pinnacle among directors, Feng Zhi.

"I see that the wind blew and you caught a cold." Xia Ying was not polite with her, directly wrapping a bath towel around her head, leaving only her eyes exposed. "How does it feel to audition?"

Xia Ying stared at the backs of the two for a while, clicked her tongue twice, and leaned closer to Chen Die's ear to say: "Why not consider Senior Lu? At least he is young and promising with a bright future ahead."

In addition, it is also because this character in the drama is portrayed as a stunning beauty, requiring an actress who can carry the costume well

Chen Die lightly responded with a sound, and upon hearing his teasing voice, she directly hung up the phone

Chen Die, aware of his wrongdoing, obediently lowered his head to accept the reprimand

Soon, all the teachers and students invited to the promotional film screening entered the venue

... ...

However, Chen Shuyuan still couldn't help but bully Chen Die

Chen Die and Xia Ying walked out of the art museum, discussing where to go for lunch.

Chen Die felt a splitting headache; after sleeping for a while without sweating, she even dreamt of Wen Liang. This intensity could probably directly exhaust her to the point of fever.

I believe there is somewhat of a tendency in everyone; which man does not love beautiful women? Xia Ying stated matter-of-factly, "Moreover, he clearly knew yesterday that the poster was Chen Shuyuan and still stood up for you. Setting aside the question of affection, there must certainly be some degree of fondness.

Wen Liang let out a light laugh: "Fool."

Wen Liang turned and left without looking back

When he returned, Chen Die had already come out, waiting alone outside. He had changed back into his own clothes, but his hair, arms, and neck were still wet

Chen Die did not dare to conceal anything from him and recounted in detail everything that Chen Shuyuan had done since the beginning of the school term

"Didn’t you just clash as soon as you entered your freshman year?" Xia Ying frowned slightly, "Wait a minute, why are you two already at odds so early?"

Chen Die, standing behind him, was taken aback

Chen Die sniffed and also felt that something was amiss; it seemed that he truly was showing some signs of a cold.

She sat up, originally intending to take a moment to compose herself, but was suddenly overwhelmed by a wave of nausea, rushing to the bathroom to vomit completely, nearly bringing up bile

At the time of filming, I did not have such profound feelings, but watching it appear in its entirety on the screen, every frame is just right

At that moment, I felt a sense of admiration for the "delicate one" in the golden chamber

Lu Chuan and Feng Zhi still had matters to discuss, so after providing their contact information, they left first. Chen Die took Xia Ying out for a meal

"Ling Ling." He raised an eyebrow ambiguously, "It's a reduplicated word."

Chen Die turned around: "Senior."

My daughter

Chen Shuyuan would naturally not mention this matter, and Chen Die also could not be bothered to speak about it

He spoke very casually and carelessly, yet it made Chen Die's nose suddenly feel a bit sour at that moment

Hmm. Wen Liang called out to her again, suddenly and inexplicably asking, "What is your nickname?"

It was only at the end of this audition that they were informed it would be a water shoot, and among the auditioning actors, there were quite a few who could not swim or were even afraid of water, causing their faces to turn pale instantly

The sky outside has already darkened. Chen Die glanced at the time; it was already 9 PM.

He brought the cold medicine he had just prepared downstairs to her lips. Chen Die lowered her head and took a sip, immediately wrinkling her entire face in bitterness

"What a narrow road for enemies." Xia Ying sighed and then shifted her gaze back to Lu Chuan's back, "However, I think the senior is quite a good person, a gentleman, and very graceful"

Finally, after receiving Feng Zhi's business card, Lu Chuan sent her the basic overview of the film via WeChat

It was said that Wen Liang would definitely laugh at her, and Chen Die removed the character 'A': 'Ling Ling'

He still carried a faint scent of smoke and alcohol, mixed with a pungent smell of medicine that rushed in all at once. Chen Die swallowed the medicine in a daze and bent over on the bed, unable to stop coughing.

As long as it passes, I believe there is no problem. Which actress from Feng Zhi's productions has not become immensely popular

What else did she do to you

Wen Liang's gaze fell on her school uniform as he stepped closer, tore off the uniform, and coldly asked: "Who did this?"

Awakening groggily from a dream

Chen Die remained silent

Even though she lives in Wenliang, she rarely gets to see him

Her features are exquisite, and she can withstand the scrutiny of the big screen

Chen Die was quite taken aback and exchanged a glance with Xia Ying: "Of course I am interested"

He handed the cup to her mouth and said, "Finish it."

It is simply an unrelenting presence

Last night, Wen Liang had already left Chen Shuyuan's seat in a complete mess, returning it to her in the same state she had done to Chen Die. After slowly issuing a warning, he allowed her to enter the school gate

Xia Ying understands her

The results are all close to full marks

She actually slept for such a long time

"Can't I tell from the phone?" Wen Liang glanced at her and said, "With such a hoarse voice, you shouldn't speak; it's unpleasant."

Xia Ying's situation is likely related to her boyfriend, who has a bad temper and a strong sense of possessiveness

"I just went home to accompany my little wife," one person said leisurely, "I just saw the note for the call that Ah Liang made."

Chen Die felt extremely dizzy, almost experiencing double vision

Chen Die looked at him, and her heart suddenly skipped a beat.

"Let's talk about it later"

Prepared. Chen Die couldn't help but sneeze, "There are too many people, anyway, it will dry out once the wind blows.

He tossed the stick into the haystack, dusted off his hands, pocketed them, and turned to Chen Die, saying: "If she bullies you again, just let me know"

Wen Liang was a notorious madman and rogue in the upper echelons of society at that time, acting without restraint, and no one could control him. He had a terrifying scar on his brow, and even Chen Shuyuan's father held a degree of fear towards him, let alone her.

"What the hell is wrong with you!" He suddenly erupted in anger, filled with hostility, "Who messed up the clothes!?"

He is surrounded by a cacophony of sounds, unsure whether it is in a bar or at a party

However, Liang probably did not realize at that time that the young lady named Chen Shuyuan from the Chen family was also studying here. Chen Die had previously met her, and they recognized each other.

Wen Liang scoffed and said with disdain, "With such a cowardly heart, how dare you bully my family's girl"

The next morning, Wen Liang was blocking people at the school gate with Chen Die.

I just took a long nap this afternoon, and I don't feel sleepy at all, yet I am dizzy and almost fainting

Seeing her about to shed tears again, Liang frowned in annoyance and said, "What are you crying about? There's nothing to cry about."

Later, Chen Die thought that her current disposition was probably cultivated little by little by Wen Liang.

Everyone knows that Wen Liang has become accustomed to being unruly, and cannot be restrained.

Chen Die

He has already left

Wen Liang clicked his tongue in annoyance, tilted his head back to pour the medicine into his mouth, and pressed Chen Die's head back to pass the medicine to her.

I was classmates with her in high school

Chen Die stopped, raised his hand slowly to rest on his chest, pressing his fingertips firmly in, feeling each violent heartbeat, as if it were a blade about to break through the bones.

She paused and changed her words: "The spirit of the lark, Ling Ling."

Chen Die hung up the phone and went back to sleep

Take a bath towel to dry her hair

The promotional video, lasting over ten minutes, concluded, and there were even people in the audience wiping away tears

Thus, Chen Die obediently went to the school he had arranged, the best private school in Yan City, which was filled with the children of wealthy families

Chen Die glared at him, finally managing to suppress the bitterness, and coquettishly turned her head away, saying: "I won't drink it anymore, it's too bitter"

"Which one, Ling?" asked Wen Liang

"Is there no hairdryer provided for you here?" Xia Ying asked with a frown

All auditioning actors received the same script excerpt, and the director has high expectations, requiring them to truly immerse themselves in the performance

Chen Shuyuan arrived late, and there were hardly any people left at the school gate, when Wen Liang blocked her path with a stick in hand

Chen Die originally intended to ask him to bring back some medicine, but the words changed at the tip of her tongue to: "Are you coming to the western suburbs tonight?"

She said leisurely: "Then you go ahead, I think you hope to be bigger than Chen Shuyuan"

Immediately felt weak in the legs and was about to kneel down

She sat alone in the classroom, holding an umbrella, and shed a few tears.

At that time, Liang was 22 years old. He was sent to the military camp for two years during his sophomore year and still had to complete the remaining two years of university. However, he was rarely seen at school.

Chen Die arrived in Yan City at the age of 16, having just completed the first year of high school in a small town

Her voice was hoarse to an extraordinary degree, much more so than during the phone call earlier. Wen Liang furrowed his brows slightly and said, "Drinking will help."

Moreover, it can deliver a resounding slap to Chen Shuyuan! Xia Ying slapped her thigh and exclaimed, Damn! Just thinking about it feels exhilarating!

However, in the film academy, many students start taking on roles from their second or third year. Although there were offers for web dramas extending an olive branch to Chen Die, she declined them.

Wen Liang threw his phone back onto the table, while a group of people around him were speaking in hushed tones.

Chen Die immediately covered his nose and sneezed

That is not a problem

There are still many graduation-related matters to attend to, and Chen Die does not want to fall ill at this critical moment, so she immediately goes upstairs to prepare for a sleep to sweat it out

The audition begins

After Chen Die coughed, his face and neck turned red. Once he calmed his breathing, he was ready to scold someone

Hello. The voice of Wen Liang came through.

The principal finished speaking on stage, and the public screening has concluded

Everyone's curiosity is piqued: "What is it called?"

Then I went in. Chen Die tugged at the strap of her backpack and pointed at the school gate

Lu Chuan: "Director Feng is currently preparing a film called 'Zan Hua' and is in the process of casting. I just saw your image and quite liked it, so I wanted to ask if you are interested in auditioning."

She cannot be considered a complete newcomer to this circle, as she has been invited to several variety shows after writing "Truly Hot on the Internet," but she has declined all invitations

At that time, she was the little leader of the class, leading the other girls to isolate and alienate her, dirtying her chair, and throwing her books into the lake

Chen's throat is sore, and he cannot find the words to retort.

Chen Die thought, it seems that she is now asleep, but why is Wen Liang so persistent today, determined to disturb her peaceful dreams

Chen Die tilted her head to indicate refusal

However, this matter is sudden; the audition is scheduled for this afternoon. Feng Zhi smiled and said, "I don't know if you have time."

"Chen Die." Lu Chuan called out to her from behind.

After running a long distance, he finally stopped and glanced back at Wen Liang.

You haven't even gone for the audition yet, and you are moving too quickly through these steps

Lu Chuan stood at the front of the stage and briefly spoke before bending down to click the mouse, causing the promotional video to appear on the large screen behind him

Hey, this party is not over yet

The subsequent school was also arranged for her by Wen Liang

Chen Die did not hesitate: "There is time"

The wind and rain outside suddenly intensified

In the next moment, she was pulled up from the bed by someone gripping her shoulder

The promotional video was exceptionally well made

"How did you know I had a cold?" Chen Die asked

She had not thought that Liang would come to pick her up after school

Chen Die smiled and said, "Do you want me to be tormented by Chen Shuyuan for a lifetime"

Not only is she the campus belle, but she is also a legendary academic achiever

Hello, Director Feng. She nodded in greeting

Hahaha, even Director Wen has such people who check in on him, his life is different from ours single folks

Chen Die had never truly seen him angry before, and she was so frightened that tears streamed down her face as she stammered: "... Chen Shuyuan"

"I can't stand this little bitterness, who raised you to be so pretentious?" Wen Liang scoffed at her

"Miss is back," said Aunt Zhang, wiping her hands on her apron and smiling as she came out. "Have you had lunch? Would you like me to prepare something?"

Chen Die raised an eyebrow: "Do you like the senior that much?"

"Do you know me?"

Chen Die, in a daze, opened her eyes and found herself unable to distinguish whether the sight of Wen Liang before her was a dream or reality for a moment longer

Immediately afterward, Wen Liang took her back to the classroom and personally taught her a lesson called "an eye for an eye"

Xia Ying stuffed a meatball into her mouth, her voice muffled and her eyes sparkling: "I think I might become the best friend of a big star!"

Lu Chuan's works possess a certain magic, containing passion and strength within their seemingly plain narratives

In terms of performance, Chen Die indeed possesses insight and charisma. She was always praised by her teachers at school. Whenever asked about her performance in the final project, she would respond in this manner

He picked up the phone from the bedside table and made a call to Wen Liang, which was connected shortly after.

Lu Chuan stepped down from one side and sat next to another invited director in the front row, the two engaged in quiet conversation