Chapter Sixty: The Movie Star's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (11)

White tea's reputation has plummeted, with many calling for it to be removed from the entertainment industry.

Gu Yiqin, on the other hand, has had his image reversed thanks to his crazy ex-girlfriend, Bai Cha. Fans all hope he will come out, but since the incident, Gu Yiqin has not appeared in public again.

Everyone thought that Gu Yiqin had retired from the entertainment industry.

Wen Wan still sends messages to Gu Yiqin every day. Unlike the one-way communication before, she can now occasionally get a response. Gu Yiqin is really a very gentle person, and Wen Wan can feel it from his words.

A month and a half passed quickly, and the female lead was finally about to appear.

However, an unexpected event occurred.

Wen Wan was shocked by what the system said. "You mean, the female lead Ning Xianghan's resources have been taken away?"

Where's the female lead's halo?

Who has the audacity to smear the female lead's character?

[Host, the female lead was originally supposed to join Chen Xian's film crew and meet Gu Yiqin because of this role. However, before she even joined the crew, the role was changed. It's obvious she was stolen.]

"Then should I help her get it back?"

【right. 】

Wen Wan almost choked on her breath. She felt like the system was playing a joke on her. "Are you serious? What is my status now? I've been blacklisted, you know?"

The entertainment industry demands money and capital, and she had none of that.

What can we use to rob it?

The system also knew this was too difficult for the host. [I have reported this to the main system; this is a bug that no one anticipated, and the main system has provided a solution.]

What solution?

[You'll become the biggest investor in the production team and bring the female lead back.]

Wen Wan's interest was piqued. "An investor? Someone who'll give me money and make me rich???"

Get rich quick!

Really?! I'm rubbing my hands together, I can't wait!

Yes, but the money will be recycled by the system after the task is completed.

Wen Yan: "..."

"How can you say such cold things on a 36-degree day?" This system is too stingy, it even haggles over such a small amount of money.

Soon after, the system transferred 100 million yuan to her.

Looking at the balance in her card, Wen Wan grinned like a lovesick fool. "Wow, I've never seen so much money in my life. Is this what it feels like to become rich overnight?"

Seeing Wen Wan's naive and unsophisticated demeanor, the system quickly said, "Go and contact the production team immediately, and secure their investment."

Wen Wan: "What's the rush? I'll sleep with Yi Yi tonight."

system:【……】

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the next day.

Under the system's constant urging, Wen Wan called Chen Xian early in the morning. Upon learning that she wanted to invest, Chen Xian was very interested and immediately arranged to meet.

What Chen Xian didn't expect was that the company that wanted to invest in his TV series was actually Bai Cha.

Bai Cha's reputation is what it is now, and Chen Xian isn't offline. He just felt like he was being mocked. "Miss Bai, this joke isn't funny at all."

Wen Wan: "Director Chen, I'm not joking. I'm very interested in the TV series you're about to start filming. I think it will definitely make a lot of money, so I want to invest 100 million yuan."

"real?"

"If the contract is signed, the money will be deposited into my account immediately, but I have a few requirements."

"What are the requirements?" Chen Xian wondered. If this white tea investment was so large, was it because they wanted him to be the leading lady? Should he refuse, or should he bow down for the money?

"First of all, don't reveal my identity."

"That's no problem."

"Secondly, I hope the production team can be fair and just, select good actors, and produce a conscientious and high-quality drama."

"Of course." Chen Xian waited for Bai Cha to say she wanted to be the female lead, but after waiting for a while, it still didn't happen, so he took the initiative to ask, "Miss Bai, which role would you like?"

Wen Wan shook her head. "I've already invested, and I know my own acting skills. You don't need to be afraid. I'm not planning to act. You just need to direct well and not let other capital influence your decisions. I believe you can create a well-received drama."

Chen Xian was somewhat shocked.

Is this really something a white tea person would say?

She doesn't even want to be the female lead, yet she has a high opinion of her own acting skills?

But what happened next went too smoothly. The two signed the contract, and the investment funds arrived in their account within two hours.

Chen Xian was a little stunned. When he returned to the film set, the assistant director rushed over and said, "Director Chen, President Wang said that if the female lead is not Liu Manman, he will withdraw his investment."

Chen Xian: "Liu Manman is not suitable."

The female lead in his drama is a career woman, but Liu Manman's face alone doesn't fit the role.

"What can we do? Mr. Wang is our biggest investor, and so are you. Ning Xianghan is a newcomer. Although she has good acting skills, she is not famous. The other investors don't really want a newcomer to play the lead role."

Chen Xian had been preparing to give in these past few days.

But who could have imagined that things would take such a dramatic turn? "Fine, let them withdraw their investment. I really don't think much of them anymore."

Assistant Director: "???"

Has the director been driven mad by the shock?

"Director, are you serious?"

Chen Xian looked at the assistant director and said, "I've secured an investment of 100 million. Who would still be interested in President Wang's 50 million?"

"Really? Who is it?"

Chen Xian: "They want to keep it a secret, but the funds have already arrived. The female lead will remain the same, but the other casting choices can be changed. There are a few actors that investors have thrown in, so I need to recast them. Call the screenwriter over; I need to discuss the script with her. Previously, the investors wanted to change the script for the roles they liked, but now that we have the money, why would we need to change anything?"

Assistant Director: "..."

The director is still the same hot-tempered director.

The crew started preparations in a flurry of activity and filming began soon after. Wen Wan looked at the casting list sent by Chen Xian, and the female lead's name was neatly written in three words: Ning Xianghan.

Ning Xianghan's role has been secured, and she will win the Best Newcomer Award at the Baihua Awards for this drama.

But Wen Wan wasn't happy at all, because this was bought with 100 million.

“Honey, you’re so cruel. A hundred million, and I didn’t even get to touch the cash. It’s gone just like that. Even coins can still make a sound.”

System: [Host, don't just think about getting something for nothing. Money is something you can't take with you when you die. Stay calm.]

Wen Yan: "..."

"I love getting something for nothing."

System: [Host, think about it. If the female lead's character is saved, the male lead will be able to meet her and find redemption. This is a good thing!]

A hundred million sorrows surround Wen Wan.

She doesn't want to say anything now.

...

Gu Yiqin and Chen Xian knew each other and had worked together.

When Chen Xian invited him to visit the film set, Gu Yiqin was reluctant to agree, but then he remembered the private message Meihua had sent him.

Go visit the film set, see the place you once loved.

This private message went too far. In the past, it was always inspirational quotes, but this time it touched on something he least wanted to talk about.

Does that person also want him to continue acting?

“Yi-Chin! I’ve met a promising talent, just like you back then.” Director Chen continued, “Aren’t you afraid of getting bored staying at home all the time? Come out for a walk, it’s been a long time since we’ve seen each other.”

"Director Chen, I will go."

Upon learning this, Chen Xiaoya happily escorted Gu Yiqin to Director Chen's film crew, saying, "Yiqin, I still have to handle things at the studio and online. Contact me if you need anything, and I'll come over."

Gu Yiqin nodded.

The crew members, who naturally knew Gu Yiqin, were all extremely shocked.

A crowd gathered around. Gu Yiqin frowned; he wasn't used to so much attention. Fortunately, Director Chen arrived. "Yiqin's here."

Then they took Gu Yiqin away.

There was an actress standing in the room. Chen Xian asked Ning Xianghan to come over. "Yiqin, let me introduce you. This is Ning Xianghan, the female lead of my drama that I told you about. She's a big fan of yours. She was so happy to hear that you were coming."

Ning Xianghan is very beautiful.

With his refined and elegant features, he was very photogenic. No wonder Chen Xian took a liking to him. When Ning Xianghan saw him, her eyes lit up. "Teacher Gu, I... I am your fan. It was because of you that I decided to apply to the film academy and enter this industry."

Gu Yiqin looked at Ning Xianghan and said, "Thank you."

"But acting is your own business, not something you do for anyone else."

"I understand, Teacher Gu. Could you please give me your autograph? I would definitely treasure it."

Ning Xianghan took out a photo, which was a still from Gu Yiqin's first movie. "This movie is my favorite. Teacher Gu acted so well."

Gu Yiqin signed his name for Ning Xianghan.

After signing her name, Ning Xianghan stood aside without saying a word, behaving with proper decorum.

Chen Xian spoke with Gu Yiqin for a while. Actually, there was another reason why he invited Gu Yiqin over: the investor of his drama was Bai Cha, and the two had a deep-seated grudge. Chen Xian felt a little guilty and thought he could help Gu Yiqin in some way.

Such a talented actor would be a real loss to the entertainment industry and the film industry if he were to retire.

"Do you plan to continue acting in the future?"

Gu Yiqin: "I'm tired, and I don't plan to act for the time being."

Ning Xianghan is indeed very talented. Chen Xian is a workplace drama, with romance as a secondary element. Moreover, it is a drama with a strong female lead, based on the female lead's promotion, so the female lead has to carry the entire drama.

Ning Xianghan changed into her costume and perfectly captured the aura of a career woman, except for the occasional unfamiliarity with the camera, which is a common problem for newcomers.

"How was it? When I first saw her, I knew she was the leading lady for me."

Gu Yiqin: "It's very suitable. Director Chen has a great eye."

The news of Gu Yiqin's arrival on set quickly spread throughout the entire crew. He was now embroiled in a storm of controversy, which was like dropping a bomb on the set.

Countless people are curious.

Why did Gu Yiqin come to Director Chen's film crew? Is he preparing to act? Didn't he say he was going to retire from the entertainment industry?

But looking at the person sitting next to the director, that face made everyone sigh: this person is truly blessed with natural talent.

Wen Wan was dressed in a stagehand's uniform, wearing a wig, a mask, sunglasses, and a hat, so no one could recognize her.

I found a secluded angle that was still visible.

"Honey, it seems the male and female leads have finally connected."

System: [Yes, as long as the plot progresses smoothly, we will be able to complete the mission.]

"Hey, you production assistant, come here. This is milk tea that Teacher Qin sent to the crew. Come and take it to share with everyone."

Qin Cheng, the male lead of this drama, is arguably the most famous actor in the series.

Wen Wan was called over.

Then she carried the milk tea and distributed it to the actors and staff of the crew, and even got a cup for herself.

Wen Wan didn't go to Gu Yiqin's place, and then everyone else got their milk tea except Gu Yiqin.

Why? Of course, it's because the female lead has to deliver the male lead's milk tea.

Wen Wan stepped aside again.