Chapter 731: The Stepmother (35)

When Qiao Min learned that Wen Wan was going to take the script, she refused and started to persuade Wen Wan, saying that there were so many scripts available, why take this one that was easy to be criticized? The female lead was a gold digger, and the audience nowadays hates this kind of character the most.

Wen Wan: "Isn't this a satirical comedy? The values ​​are very positive. And as an actor, we can't give up good roles just because we're not liked. We should be brave enough to try all kinds of roles."

Qiao Min couldn't win an argument with Wen Wan, and Wen Wan was the one in control.

In the end, Wen Wan accepted the script, and Gu Qian invested in it. Wen Wan asked curiously, "This script doesn't seem to be very popular. Are you really going to invest in me?"

Gu Qian: "You'll make money, I believe you."

Wen Wan: So touching! Does this kind of male lead really exist? How many times do you have to kowtow to meet someone like him?!

Wen Wan soon met with the director and screenwriter, both of whom were unreliable. They didn't expect Wen Wan to actually take the job, especially since it was a makeshift team and the actors hadn't even been chosen yet.

The investment was secured; the director is a rich second-generation heir who dreams of becoming a director and has no shortage of money.

However, when Gu's Group invested, they readily accepted the offer and replaced all the fakes in the movie with real ones. The female lead changed her dress every day, two or three times per episode, and they were all famous luxury brands. All the jewelry was real, and even the female lead's house was a rented private estate, which was incredibly luxurious.

The title of the play is "Fleeting Dreams".

The name sounds artistic, but the drama itself is very luxurious. Wen Wan is a superficial person who likes this kind of simplistic luxury.

Because of Wen Wan's involvement, the director used his fame to find several well-known actors, as well as a bunch of veteran actors.

I originally just wanted to take some casual photos, but now I feel like I could make a world-famous masterpiece out of them.

That's how confident the director is.

However, although this director may seem unreliable, he is actually quite professional, and his own experiences from childhood to adulthood make him adept at portraying the female lead.

However, although the screenwriter's script was good, it had many bugs, so Wen Wan started to revise it.

If other screenwriters had their scripts rewritten, they would be furious. But Wen Wan was the biggest investor, so it was normal for the script to be rewritten. In the end, the screenwriters were convinced because the rewritten script was indeed much better than their original version. It was a significant improvement, transforming an ordinary comedy into a comedy with depth.

Wen Wan has experienced so many script worlds, and the system has allowed her to experience countless scripts. If she didn't have this ability, then she would have come for nothing.

Because he was the highest-ranking actor in the cast, no one bothered him.

However, Shen Qing somehow found out that she had taken on a low-budget film, a small-scale production.

They went on a buying spree of articles criticizing each other, and both sides' fans were arguing back and forth. In the end, Wen Wan took the initiative to stop her own fans. After that, no matter how much the other side attacked her, Wen Wan remained unmoved, and her fans also became indifferent. They thought, "Go ahead and criticize me if you want."

The opponent's punch seemed to hit cotton, and in the end, nothing came of it.

When Wen Wan is immersed in a role, she is truly oblivious to everything else and only wants to play the role well.

The director also wanted to make a good film, so he strived for excellence, and the whole crew focused on filming.

At this time, "Princess" completed all production and was scheduled for release on Lunar New Year's Eve. It was only then that Wen Wan belatedly realized that she had been in this world for almost two years.

The last time she spent Chinese New Year was on set, but this time, Gu's mother insisted that Wen Wan come over so the whole family could celebrate the New Year together.

Wen Wan and Gu's mother are probably the best-getting-along-wife and current wife, provided the man is dead; otherwise, such a relationship would be impossible.

Thank goodness the man is dead.

The first trailer for "Princess" has been released, raising everyone's expectations. As expected of a production by director Liu Wenfeng, it's bound to be a masterpiece. Even though it's only a minute and a half long, it still showcases the grand and exquisite production. None of the actors are a drag, and Wen Wan, who is carrying the lead role in such a production for the first time, doesn't show any fear and even performs very well.

Chinese New Year.

With the film crew on holiday, the world is filled with the festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year.

Wen Wan followed Gu Qian to Gu's mother's residence and bought Xiao Ya a bunch of Barbie dolls, which made Xiao Ya very happy. She clung to Wen Wan all the time.

It's very lively.

Because she was worried that Wen Wan would feel awkward, Gu's mother didn't invite any other outsiders. The family just celebrated the New Year together. However, while cooking, she pulled Wen Wan aside and suddenly asked, "Wan, does Xiao Qian have a girl he likes? You live with him, have you met her?"

"What? Sis, why are you asking that?" This question is so sudden!

Gu's mother: "It's all because of Yangyang. I originally wanted to match her up with Xiaoqian. I even called her during the Chinese New Year to invite her to come over for the holiday, but she refused and said that she had given up on Xiaoqian because he told her personally that he had someone he liked."

Wen Wan was shocked.

When? When did the male lead get someone he likes? Did this happen right under my nose? How is that possible?

"Sister, that's unlikely, isn't it? Is this just an excuse Gu Qian used to reject Shen Yang?"

Gu's mother shook her head. "No, I'm Xiaoqian's mother. I know my son very well. He's clearly in a state where he has someone he likes."

Wen Yan: "???"

"Really? But I haven't seen Gu Qian interacting with any girls! Could it be someone from the company? Don't worry, sis, I'll go and find out for you. If there is such a person, I'll definitely tell you."

"OK."

Then, as they talked, the conversation circled back to themselves.

"Ah Yuan, do you have any plans for the future? I mean in terms of relationships. After all, you are still young, and I fully support you in pursuing happiness. That old man is dead, but it's fortunate that he died during your wedding. If he had died after the wedding, I would really feel sorry for you."

Wen Yan: "..."

There's no need to be so blunt.

However, this was also fortunate for Wen Wan, since that old man was truly disgusting, and Wen Wan didn't have any fetish for older men.

"I haven't met anyone I like yet, but once my career is stable, I'll find a few handsome young men and enjoy life to the fullest."

Just as Wen Wan finished speaking, Gu Qian walked in.

This topic is somewhat awkward.

Wen Wan was genuinely embarrassed. Her stepson had overheard this, and although she felt that their relationship wasn't that of a traditional stepmother and stepson but rather that of friends, she was still so embarrassed that she was clenching her toes.

Mother Gu didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

"I know quite a few people, I'll introduce you to them later." Gu's mother even started playing matchmaker. Gu Qian glanced at his mother and said, "Mom, Xiaoya is looking for you."

"What does she want with me? I'll go see." Mrs. Gu left.

Wen Wan was about to leave when Gu Qian grabbed her wrist. "What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

Gu Qian's heart was filled with resentment.

Hearing Wen Wan's words, he was very angry. This person actually thought about keeping a young puppy as a mistress?

But you can't get angry.

Because they have no right to be angry, since the other party only sees them as a friend or a stepson.

Screw your stepson.

Thankfully, the old man died, otherwise Gu Qian doesn't know what he would have done. From childhood to adulthood, he has always used various means to get what he wants. This is a disease, a disease called paranoia.

What would you like to eat?

Wen Yan: "???"

Is this it? Wen Wan mentioned a few dishes she wanted to eat, and Gu Qian let go of her, which was inexplicable.

After dinner, they set off fireworks. It was the first time Wen Wan had ever set off fireworks with her family like this. She was an orphan, so she was used to living alone. Even during the New Year, she was alone. Setting off fireworks alone was too lonely, so Wen Wan just spent the day casually.

The fireworks that exploded in the sky were beautiful. Wen Wan and Xiao Ya, two children of the same age, ran around in the yard, clapping, screaming, and shouting.

Gu Qian and his mother looked at the two of them.

Mother Gu: "A-Yuan is a good girl, you mustn't bully her."

Gu Qian: "..."

"I will not bully her, never."

Gu's mother: "???" Suddenly looking at her son, Gu's mother's heart skipped a beat when she saw the way her son looked at A-Yuan.

Impossible, this can't be right!

How could her son possibly like... how could he possibly like A-Yuan? This...

Even with Gu's mother's emotional state, she couldn't accept it, but that look in her eyes, with its undisguised love, suddenly chilled her to the bone, and her fingers went numb.

"Xiaoqian, do you like Yangyang? When you were little, you really liked that little girl Yangyang, and you even said that you would marry Yangyang when you grew up."

Gu Qian looked at his mother and said, "I don't like Shen Yang. I only see her as a younger sister."

Mother Gu: "Feelings can be cultivated. It's okay if you don't like someone. I know many of my friends' daughters, and they are all very outstanding girls. I'll let you meet them. Maybe you'll fall in love with one of them? You're not young anymore; it's time for you to settle down."

Gu Qian: "Mom."

Gu Qian's tone was very serious, "I know what I'm doing."

Gu's mother remained silent.

"Are you really sure? Give me some time; I need time to accept it."

Gu Qian: "Thank you for your support, Mom."

Gu's mother: "I don't support it, or rather, I don't support it for the time being."

Gu Qian: "That's fine too."

Gu's mother: "..."

Looking at A-Yuan, Gu's mother never imagined that her son's sweetheart was actually A-Yuan. She should have expected it; with such a beautiful and vibrant young girl like A-Yuan living in the same house, it was normal for things to happen.

Such a sunny person is a perfect example of how to deal with one's own introverted and aloof son.

But why did it have to be such a bad coincidence?

If it weren't for that relationship, Gu's mother would have been more than happy for the two to be together; she really liked A-Yuan.

But this A-Yuan happened to be that man's wife.

This is just... a real headache. If this gets out, I'm going to have to deal with a huge storm!

Just thinking about it made Gu Qian's mother feel like she couldn't bear it, but she understood Gu Qian. She knew that Gu Qian would get what he wanted and would never give up.

That day, Wen Wan and Xiao Ya slept together after playing until they were tired.

Gu's mother couldn't sleep all night, constantly flipping through photos of her child from childhood to adulthood, her thoughts in turmoil. How could this really be? She shouldn't have let Gu Qian live in the Gu family villa in the first place. There were reasons for that, but it was too late to say anything now; the deed was done.