How have you been lately?
With nothing else to do, Wang Qian casually asked a question.
He still admired Zhong Yiyi, this extraordinary woman who appeared extremely rebellious but possessed superhuman talent.
Even though he was the one who discovered her in advance in this life, which led to his great achievements, he never regarded himself as Zhong Yiyi's benefactor.
If Zhong Yiyi can make Wu Yanping famous, it will be a way to make up for the regrets between her and Wu Yanping in the previous life.
In her previous life, Wu Yanping's career was developing steadily, but after learning that he was living off Liu Yanran, she became depressed and gave up on herself, eventually disappearing completely from the public eye.
He didn't bother to find out what the other person had done, since he was already powerless to control his own destiny at that point.
However, before Wu Yanping disappeared from the public eye, he learned that Wu Yanping was still unmarried in her forties.
"You have no conversation skills!"
Zhong Yiyi glared at Wang Qian and said in a low voice, "You shouldn't have come."
"Why?"
Wang Qian asked the question instinctively.
But before Zhong Yiyi could explain, he seemed to realize something and glanced intentionally or unintentionally in the direction Wu Yanping had left.
"You should know what I want to say to you?" Zhong Yiyi asked meaningfully.
"Just tell me directly!"
Knowing that Zhong Yiyi was a smart person, Wang Qian didn't bother with beating around the bush and said directly, "I don't think we're enemies. We can sit down and talk things over. What do you think?"
"You should know yourself that it's impossible for you and Yanping to be together."
Zhong Yiyi lowered her voice and said, "So, I don't want you to have any lingering ties with her, as it will seriously affect her mindset and career."
Wang Qian frowned slightly.
He had vaguely guessed what Zhong Yiyi had said, but hearing it with his own ears still left him feeling uneasy.
Indeed, if he hadn't been forced to find Wu Yanping to endorse his product back then, it's uncertain whether they would have crossed paths again in this life.
Because he took the initiative to come to her, Wu Yanping couldn't let go of her obsession, and that was indeed his fault.
"Since you didn't want me to come, why didn't you stop Yanping just now?" He asked after a moment's thought.
“I tried to stop her, but she insisted on seeing you.”
Zhong Yiyi smiled bitterly and said, "So, I have an idea that would be good for both of you, but I need your cooperation."
"What are your thoughts?" Wang Qian asked.
"that is……"
Zhong Yiyi was about to say something when she suddenly stopped and gestured with her eyes.
Wang Qian understood immediately and glanced back.
Sure enough, Wu Yanping, who had gone to make tea, returned.
She was still as beautiful and gentle as ever, with fair skin, bright eyes and white teeth, and clear gaze. She was so perfect that she seemed to be a masterpiece of the Creator, and there was not a single flaw to be found in her.
She walked over with a graceful gait, carrying a teacup, a faint smile on her lips, which was as refreshing as a spring breeze.
"Come, have some tea!"
Wu Yanping placed the teacup in front of Wang Qian and said, "I don't drink tea, but this was specially given to him by my dad's friend. Try it and see if you like it."
"Thanks!"
Wang Qian and Zhong Yiyi exchanged a glance, but did not explain their purpose for coming. They simply sipped their tea.
Is there something you need to talk to me about?
He didn't speak, but Wu Yanping took the initiative to ask, "Just say what's on your mind. There's no need for us to hide anything from each other, don't you think?"
"certainly!"
Wang Qian nodded, but still said, "I just came to ask about your participation in the TV series 'The Legend of the Seventh Prince'."
"Oh, that..."
Wu Yanping was immediately a little embarrassed, "I haven't been feeling too well lately."
"Not feeling well?"
Wang Qian frowned slightly. "Could it be that they refuse to give you the lead role?"
Previously, because of Wu Yanping's sudden rise to fame, the production team that was preparing to film "The Legend of the Seventh Prince" originally wanted to invite Wu Yanping to play the female lead.
However, Liu Yanran later secretly bribed the media to smear Wu Yanping, causing the production team to worry about the impact on ratings and temporarily decline Wu Yanping's decision to play the female lead.
Of course, as compensation, the production team reluctantly allowed Wu Yanping to play the second female lead.
However, as far as he knew, Liu Yanran later compromised, which allowed the media to clarify the facts and further enhanced Wu Yanping's reputation.
Logically, the production team should have continued to cast Wu Yanping as the female lead.
"The production team did decide to cast me as the female lead, but they changed their minds later," Wu Yanping said with a wry smile.
"Why change it?" Wang Qian asked, puzzled. "Because of the scandal you exposed last time?"
"No!" Wu Yanping shook her head. "It was Liu Yanran who brought her own investment to the production and forcibly took the lead role."
"Bring your own investment to the production team?"
Wang Qian understood instantly.
In the end, the film and television industry will always compromise with capital.
If Liu Yanran really did bring her own investment to the production, then the outcome is self-evident.
Unless Liu Yanran is extremely ugly and has absolutely no acting skills, as long as enough money is spent, the production team will follow her lead.
This is the power of capital!
"It seems Liu Yanran is determined to compete with you."
Wang Qian said with a wry smile, "If she can't smear your reputation, she'll just steal it outright. She's really gone to great lengths for this leading lady role."
Then, he asked curiously, "So how much money did Liu Yanran actually spend to get into the production team?"
"The Legend of the Seventh Prince" is a large-scale historical drama, which is considered a major film and television production in China. Even if Liu Yanran brings her own investment to the production, it still needs to reach a certain amount.
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