The three listened attentively to Cang Manrong's instruction, and even Lu Shen, a complete novice, saw a significant improvement in his acting skills under her guidance.

The three of them seemed very serious during class, especially the two men, who seemed determined to outdo each other. Su Ziyu, being a professionally trained student, was quite confident in his abilities compared to Lu Shen's mediocre skills.

However, he forgot that the business world is actually the same as acting. You need to constantly switch roles to deal with different people, which is similar to acting. In addition, Lu Shen is a very smart person, so he naturally learns very quickly, which makes him feel a sense of pressure for no reason.

"Teacher Cang Manrong, may I ask you to take me as your disciple?" Su Ziyu wanted to make better progress and also wanted to take this opportunity to get closer to Jian Ruoxi. During his break, he found Cang Manrong and made his request.

Cang Manrong looked at the man in front of her. He was indeed exceptionally handsome, one of the best-looking men in the entertainment industry, and his acting skills were also beyond reproach. She knew in her heart that this outstanding man wanted to learn from her simply because he wanted to get closer to Jian Ruoxi.

She subconsciously glanced at Jian Ruoxi, who was seriously studying the script. Actually, it wouldn't be a big deal for her to take Su Ziyu in; it would also be a good opportunity for Jian Ruoxi to gain experience.

Su Ziyu's acting skills are so superb. If Jian Ruoxi were to take him under her wing, it would give her a point of comparison and pressure, and perhaps her progress would be even more rapid. This girl has really hit a bottleneck recently.

Cang Manrong nodded: "Okay, my requirements are very strict, but I believe you can endure the hardship."

Su Ziyu was overjoyed that Cang Manrong was willing to accept him. Looking at Jian Ruoxi not far away, he revealed a happy smile. Being able to see the person he liked often was a kind of romance.

Lu Shen was very displeased with Su Ziyu's gaze. This guy's eyes were too direct, as if he didn't take him seriously at all. However, remembering that Jian Ruoxi had just told him not to argue, he suppressed his anger.

"Alright, have you all looked at the scripts I just gave you?" Cang Manrong clapped her hands and gathered the three of them together: "This lesson will be a practical exercise. Xiaoxi is the female lead, and the two of you will each play the male lead."

"Okay." The two men agreed in unison, then gave each other a defiant look.

Next was the scene-acting segment. Jian Ruoxi and Su Ziyu were the first to go on stage. Su Ziyu had acted out countless scenes of couples arguing, and he quickly memorized the content after skimming through the script.

"Xiao Xi, there's really nothing between me and that woman. She's just a younger sister. If you mind, I promise I won't contact her again, okay? Please don't leave me." Su Ziyu looked at Jian Ruoxi with a pleading expression, his eyes red and pitiful.

Jian Ruoxi looked at Su Ziyu with struggle and sadness in her eyes. She reached out and pushed Su Ziyu away: "I'm sorry, I can't forgive someone who betrayed me."

"Cut!" Cang Manrong called out to the two of them. Although their performance was flawless, she felt that something was missing. She couldn't quite put her finger on it, but it was very unsettling.

The two of them snapped out of their reverie and laughed at each other. Su Ziyu blushed slightly; he still couldn't resist Jian Ruoxi's smile.

Cang Manrong didn't say anything, but gestured for Lu Shen to step forward and act with Jian Ruoxi. Lu Shen was a little nervous. He was afraid that he would be outdone by Su Ziyu, and he was also worried that Jian Ruoxi would dislike him because of this.

"Xiao Xi, I really didn't know she had done so many things to hurt you. Please give me another chance. I won't let them hurt you again." Lu Shen reached out and took Jian Ruoxi's hand, his eyes full of pleading, his long eyelashes fluttering with sincerity.

Cang Manrong's eyes widened. Yes, this was the feeling she wanted—realism!

Jian Ruoxi tried to break free from Lu Shen's hand, tears welling up in her eyes. Looking at the man in front of her, she suddenly recalled all the unbearable things that had happened in the past three years, the days when she was ignored, schemed against, and disliked.

She shook her head desperately, sobbing softly, "No, Lu Shen, we can't go back, really, please let me go. I'm happy on my own now, please don't bother me anymore, okay?"

Lu Shen's eyes widened immediately. He shook his head, took a step forward, and pulled Jian Ruoxi into his arms. His voice was slightly broken: "I know it was all my fault before. I'm changing now. Please give me another chance. Please don't leave me."

Jian Ruoxi cried uncontrollably in Lu Shen's arms. She had even forgotten whether the two of them were really talking or just acting. Su Ziyu saw this scene and wanted to step forward, but Cang Manrong stopped him. She hesitated to press down the paddle in her hand.

Jian Ruoxi burst into tears as if she had released all her grievances. Lu Shen's eyes also reddened, and the guilt he felt for his lover kept swirling in his eyes.

“Although your acting is more natural, you can see that there is more emotional expression between them.” Cang Manrong’s words made Su Ziyu’s face stiffen for a moment. He understood what Cang Manrong meant, but he would not give up his pursuit of Jian Ruoxi.

"Cut." Cang Manrong finally called for a stop. Jian Ruoxi instantly came to her senses and tried to break free from Lu Shen's embrace, but the man refused to let go and held her tightly.

"Lu Shen, let go of me now that it's over." Jian Ruoxi pushed the man away in dissatisfaction, and Lu Shen reluctantly let go of Jian Ruoxi.

Looking at the woman's red, tear-filled eyes, he felt a pang of heartache. He instinctively reached out to wipe away the tears on her cheeks, but the woman dodged him and instead took the tissue Su Ziyu offered.

Seeing Su Ziyu looking at him smugly, Lu Shen was extremely displeased. This man was really too much of an eyesore. He really wanted to blacklist him from the entire entertainment industry so that he wouldn't be an eyesore in front of Xiao Xi.

"Take a rest." Su Ziyu completely ignored Lu Shen's murderous glare and attentively brought Jian Ruoxi water and food. Jian Ruoxi was too embarrassed to refuse, so she accepted them all. She didn't see Su Ziyu giving Lu Shen a smug smile.

Lu Shen, clutching the drink he wanted to offer, was practically spitting fire in his eyes. Cang Manrong shook her head helplessly. Did the Lu family only know how to make money and not how to woo their wives? It was really worrying to watch.