Gu Wan looked up at him, a little surprised, but also took it generously.
"Thank you, Teacher Cen."
Cen Chao's assistant followed behind and sat on the mat next to him. He came here to repay a favor for this movie, but it was just for the director's sake.
Gu Wan took two big gulps and put the water aside. Cen Chao had been in the circle for a few years, originally just for fun, but he became famous without realizing it.
Cen Chao hadn't seen such a talented new actor for a long time.
"You haven't signed with an agency yet, right? Would you consider signing with my studio?"
Gu Wan held the script in her hand and hesitated for a moment. "Thank you, Teacher Cen. I haven't made any plans yet."
It was the first time that Cen Chao encountered someone who was unwilling to sign for him. He smiled, and then his assistant came over with a mobile phone.
Gu Wan was sitting on a mat and seemed to hear a girl's voice coming from his side.
Cen Chao's tone softened unconsciously. "Study hard, be good, and be obedient."
Gu Wan probably guessed it was Yu Ranran.
The filming went smoothly. Gu Wan was very well behaved on the set every day, had a good work attitude, never came in late or left early, and quietly did her own thing every day. Sometimes she would even help with the stage management.
Everyone in the crew spoke very highly of her, but sometimes it was hard to tell whether she was in the drama or in real life, her acting was truly great.
Cen Zhan didn't contact her, but Gu Wan took the initiative to send him a text message, but received no reply.
Zhao Huanhuan called her several times, and almost every time she mentioned Yu Ranran, her tone showing dissatisfaction with her.
Yu Ranran pestered Cen Zhan every day and even went to Cen Zhan's house.
Gu Wan will be ready to take the college entrance exam in about a week after filming is finished.
Yu Dekun was very satisfied with Gu Wan and introduced other projects to her.
"Take the exam seriously, and call me if you need any help." No director would not value talent, especially one he discovered himself.
Cen Chao still handed her his business card with a somewhat arrogant tone.
"Gu Wan, think about it, it's not easy for you to make it in the entertainment industry."
Gu Wan thanked him obediently, then returned to the hotel and threw the business card into the trash can. She signed it to him, and then what? Would she use all her resources to pave the way for Yu Ranran?
After finishing work in the evening, Cen Chao rubbed his sore neck. When he got out of the elevator, he accidentally saw a business card in the trash can. He sneered. This girl has a strong personality. She is so well-behaved when talking to him, but treats him like this behind his back?
Gu Wan was still thinking at night that Cen Chao must have seen the business card. She didn't go home early. She took her grandmother to play in this city for a few days before rushing back slowly. However, because the house was not cleaned in advance, she couldn't move in, so she had to book a hotel first.
Gu Wan went to the school to get her admission ticket and examination venue information, but did not meet with Cen Zhan. Now was not the right time.
Yu Ranran doesn't care about the college entrance examination. She is an art student and it doesn't matter if she takes any of the cultural subjects. Today, she was standing under the tube building, holding a box of cakes and wearing a beautiful dress.
"Cen Zhan, happy birthday to you."
Gu Wan had just reached the corner of the alley. She knew that today was Cen Zhan’s birthday. In fact, the original owner prepared gifts every year but never gave them. But Yu Ranran didn’t know that Cen Zhan hated birthdays the most because he hated being born.
Cen Zhan looked at the cake with a cold face, "No need."
Yu Ranran didn't understand why some people didn't celebrate their birthdays. "You don't want to wait for that Gu Wan to celebrate your birthday with you, do you? It seems like she hasn't come back yet, and she hasn't called you. Why do you like her? If you like someone else, I'm fine." She was simple and straightforward, and seemed ignorant of the world.
Cen Zhan said nothing, turned around and prepared to leave.
Yu Ranran immediately trotted in front of him and said, "Cen Zhan, you can't do this. I gave you a gift and wished you a happy birthday. You have to thank me."
Cen Zhan had heard these words before, because when he was eight years old, Gu Wan had also said them to him, "Thank you."
Yu Ranran immediately laughed, "Is that right? Hurry up and take it."
But Cen Zhan still didn't answer, and walked around her and left.
Yu Ranran stomped her feet in anger behind him, "Cen Zhan, why are you so annoying?"
Gu Wan quietly went home to check on him and then left. She wanted to appear when Cen Zhan needed her the most. In the evening, she sent him another message.
"I'm back. We should have time to meet after the college entrance examination."
Cen Zhan only replied with a "hmm" and put down his phone. He couldn't deny that he was in a much better mood.
The college entrance examination lasts only two days.
Gu Wan left the examination room, took back her cell phone, and called Cen Zhan directly.
"Where are you? I'll come find you."
They were not in the same examination room.
Cen Zhan felt that he hadn't heard Gu Wan's voice for a long time, and he really missed it very much.
"I'm on my way home."
In the afternoon, Shen Xiujuan went home to keep an eye on the house and hired a part-time worker to clean it.
Just as Gu Wan was about to speak, she heard a girl's voice over there.
Yu Ranran called out to Cen Zhan.
"Cen Zhan, wait for me."
Gu Wan hailed a taxi and said, "Let's meet at home later. I'm going back now."
Cen Zhan nodded and said "hmm" before hanging up the phone.
Yu Ranran reached out and tugged at Cen Zhan's school uniform. "Were you talking to that Gu Wan on the phone just now? Is she back? Are you going to see her?"
Cen Zhan knew why Yu Ranran had been pestering him all the time, and he wanted to make it clear, "We won't have a future together, so please stop pestering me."
Yu Ranran has always had everything she wanted since she was a child. She knows that Cen Zhan must like Gu Wan. Even if he doesn't like her, she still holds a very important position in his heart. But it doesn't matter. There is no corner in the world that cannot be pried open.
"It's fine if you want me to stop pestering you, but I want to see Gu Wan. If I don't see her, I will keep pestering you."
Cen Zhan had never met such a person before, "Whatever you want."
Yu Ranran always thought that she was a very tenacious person and she would not give up. She had heard the name Gu Wan so many times that she was determined to meet her.
Cen Zhan’s college entrance examination site is very close to the tube-shaped building, so there is no need to take a taxi. It only takes more than ten minutes to walk there.
Yu Ranran walked beside Cen Zhan. Although he was a cold person, he was very polite. He knew to walk slowly and wait for people. Even though he might not like the birthday gift she gave him, he still thanked her. Thinking about it carefully, she felt very sweet in her heart. If she could be liked by someone like Cen Zhan, she would definitely live a happy life in the future.
The two people saw from a distance that there was a circle of people gathered under the tube building, and there were police and ambulances nearby.
Neighbors stood in a circle around.
"I never thought she would die like this."
"Who says it's not? I heard her son is taking the college entrance exam today."
"Her son hates her too. We've lived here for over a decade, and everyone knows that. The men she brings home every once in a while are all different."
…
Cen Zhan looked at the woman covered in blood, frowned, and his hands trembled uncontrollably.
The police were handling the scene and evacuated the surrounding neighbors, and the scene finally calmed down.
Yu Ranran was so scared that she couldn't speak.
The police looked at Cen Zhan in his school uniform and asked, "Are you her son?"
Cen Zhan stood aside. He actually wanted to go over and hug her. He hated her, but this woman was his only relative.
When Gu Wan arrived, she only saw the isolation tape set up by the police. She trotted over but still didn't reach Cen Zhan.
Cen Zhan had seemed as if his soul had been sucked out, but now, seeing Gu Wan from afar, he ignored everything and quickly walked over to her, reaching out to hug her.
"Gu Wan, I have no relatives anymore."
Gu Wan's back was hurt by his hug, but she still hugged his waist in return.
"No, Cen Zhan, you still have me. Don't look, don't think, you still have me, you still have me."
The police had already known about this family's situation and didn't know what to say for a moment.
Yu Ranran watched from the side. Is this Gu Wan? The look in Cen Zhan's eyes just now was something she had never seen before. So much trust, so much determination. This was exactly what she wanted, what she wanted from Cen Zhan.
Cen Zhan's hands were icy cold, as if they had no temperature at all.
When the police took him back to the police station, Cen Zhan kept holding her hand.
Gu Wan also followed.
Yu Ranran did not follow them. She just looked at Cen Zhan and Gu Wan's backs dejectedly. She seemed to be late. Even though they were not together yet, she still couldn't squeeze into such a firm and determined hug.
Gu Wan never even glanced at Yu Ranran from beginning to end. After all, she didn't know her at the moment.
Yu Ranran returned home alone in a depressed mood, locked herself in the room, took out her cell phone and called Cen Chao.
Cen Chao’s role is not over yet.
"What's wrong, little girl."
Yu Ranran sighed, "Didn't I tell you before that I like someone?"
Cen Chao took a sip of water and said, "Well, what's wrong?"
Yu Ranran pursed her lips and recounted what happened today. "I met that girl. She's really pretty. More importantly, he seems to trust her. I've never seen that kind of look in him. Do you think I should give up?"
Cen Chao chuckled, "Why give up? Are they together?"
Yu Ranran sighed, "No, but why do I feel there is little hope?"
Cen Chao heard the director calling someone over there, "Listen to me, as long as you like, you can get a divorce even if you're married, okay? If they're upset because you're not together, that's their problem, what does it have to do with you? Didn't they say that girl was filming a movie? Send me her information, I'll see if there's any black material, I'll help you."
As expected, Yu Ranran felt much happier after hearing these words. That’s right.
"Thank you, Brother Cen Chao. I'll send it to you later. Go and film now."
Cen Chao hung up the phone with a smile, but before he could hand the phone to his assistant, he received another call.
"Go tell the director to shoot something else first. This is Big Brother's phone number."
The assistant sighed and trotted over.
The eldest brother of the Cen family, Cen Yao, has currently taken over the business from his grandfather. He is ruthless and cunning.
"Brother, what's wrong? Is there something wrong?"
Cen Yao was looking at the contract. "Just now the old man said he wanted to bring that kid back."
The expression on Cen Chao's face changed instantly. "Mom has only been gone for two months. He's really capable."
Cen Yao smiled and said, "That woman is dead."
Cen Chao raised his eyebrows in surprise, and said in a playful tone, "Brother, we can't do anything illegal."
Cen Yao closed the file and said, "You're overthinking it. She got infected with that herself. The old man negotiated with her to pave the way for that guy."
Cen Chao shook his head sarcastically, "That's good. It seems like something he can do. So why let him come back like this?"
"Well, it's easier to deal with people when they are in front of you."
Cen Yao didn't think that a person who was just eighteen years old could have any ability.
In the police station.
Gu Wan has been with Cen Zhan all the time.
Cen Zhan has also gradually recovered and can now deal with the police with ease.
"Okay, we will perform an autopsy and give you a result." The police asked Cen Zhan to sign.
Gu Wan accompanied him out of the police station, and the two of them walked on the road. Under the street lights, they seemed like they could walk together until old age.
Cen Zhan never let go.
"Thanks."
Gu Wan was wearing a turquoise long skirt today and had her hair tied up in a bun, looking very refreshing.
"No need to thank me, Cen Zhan."
Cen Zhan looked at Gu Wan in front of him. She brought him the only peace of mind in this night.
Two people are sitting on a park bench.
Cen Zhan let go of Gu Wan's hand.
"I think you know, I hate her very much, but she is the only one I have. I am not sad, but I am very sad."
Gu Wan turned her head to look at Cen Zhan's lonely profile, "You still have me and many other people."
Cen Zhan had no expression on his face. He took off his school uniform and put it on her. "Let's go home."
It was just past eight o'clock in the evening. Normally, there would be many neighbors playing cards and chatting downstairs of the tube-shaped building, but now it was empty. Some neighbors even moved in with relatives overnight.
Cen Zhan was very calm inside and he was not afraid.
Cen Quan got out of the car, "Cen Zhan."
Gu Wan and Cen Zhan turned around and looked over.
Cen Zhan recognized who this was at a glance?
"What are you doing here?"
Cen Quan chuckled, "I'm your father. Your mother is dead, so I'm your guardian."
Cen Zhan acted as if he had heard a joke, "I'm an adult now, I don't need a guardian."
Cen Quan looked at Gu Wan with a smile, "Is this your girlfriend? She's pretty."
Cen Zhan immediately and subconsciously protected Gu Wan behind him.
"You want me to go back, right? Okay, I promise you."
He was going back anyway. He had to fulfill the woman's wish that she had insisted on until her death.
Cen Quan originally thought that it would take some time to talk, but he said, "It's good to do smart things." After saying that, he looked at Gu Wan meaningfully before turning and leaving.
Gu Wan pulled his arm and asked, "Are you going back?"
Cen Zhan nodded.
Gu Wan thought for a moment and said, "I have to be well when I go back."
Cen Zhan looked at Gu Wan and wanted to say something, but he didn't open his mouth.
Gu Wan saw through it and said, "Then I'll go back first. I'll return the school uniform to you tomorrow. Goodbye."
It's been a long time since we last met.
The next day, Cen Zhan was taken out of the country with all the documents.
Gu Wan was invited by Cen Quan to a coffee shop.
"This is a blank check. Fill it out and stop contacting Cen Zhan. You don't deserve him."
Cen Quan has been in business for many years and is already a veteran in the business world. His aura is intimidating, not to mention that he didn't hold it back at all today, whether it was the scrutiny in his eyes or the disdain in his tone.
Gu Wan was not afraid. She took the check calmly and handed it to him again.
"To be honest, I'm short of money."
Cen Quan investigated her and made a movie about her. She had no father or mother and only had an elderly grandmother by her side.
"Do you think Cen Zhan will still choose you when he comes back in four years? There's a very talented girl who's traveling abroad with him this time. I plan to get them engaged after they come back."
Gu Wan looked at him straight, then reached out to take the check and filled in five million on it.
"Is that okay?"
Cen Quan took a look and said, "Okay."
Gu Wan took the check, left the cafe, went home, contacted a professional organization and made the donation.
Cen Quan called Cen Zhan.
"The girl accepted the check for five million and promised to have nothing to do with you from now on."
Cen Zhan clenched his fists, "Why do you do this?"
Cen Quan felt that he was still young. "I just want you to see clearly that she only loves money, not you." He paused again and said, "Is Ranran okay? Take good care of her. Don't worry, I won't do anything to that girl. But Cen Zhan, those who achieve great things must be indifferent to love."
Cen Chao really couldn't understand it.
"Brother, why did Ranran follow him abroad and you didn't stop him? The old man just wanted to use the Yu family to build momentum for him."
Cen Yao pursed his lips and took a sip of coffee. He did not take the Yu family seriously. Ever since the mining disaster fifteen years ago, the Yu family had been on a downward trend. If Chu Yuan had not been supporting them from behind, the Yu family would have been finished long ago.
"Is that the guy Ranran likes? He seems pretty good. The old man was afraid we would take action, so he sent them all abroad."
Cen Chao cursed, "Fuck, now that you mention it, it reminds me that Cen Zhan has a childhood sweetheart in China, but Ran Ran hasn't given me her information yet. I'll ask her for it later. I don't believe this kid can come up with anything."
Cen Yao squinted his eyes and took off his glasses, "Don't hurt innocent people."
Cen Chao did not dare to disobey his elder brother, so the matter was dropped.
Gu Wan received a new script at home, which was introduced by Yu Dekun from his friend.
"Let me tell you, Wanwan's script is just a small topic, and the crew is relatively poor, so don't mind it too much." Yu Dekun was determined to promote Gu Wan, and he was very optimistic about this girl.
Gu Wan had already read the script that had been mailed to her and was ready to take it. "But Director Yu, am I really the female lead? Do I not need to audition?"
Yu Dekun laughed out loud, "My friend has seen your play. Gu Wan must believe in herself."
Gu Wan pursed her lips and nodded, "Thank you, Director Yu."
Yu Dekun passed his friend's WeChat to Gu Wan.
Gu Wan didn't expect it was Nan Jin. She should be in a period of decline now. In the novel, Yu Ranran played the role of a princess of a fallen country in her drama, who appeared for less than ten minutes and was remembered by the audience. She was thoughtful and good at using atmosphere to set off the characters. Many of the beautiful shots that have been repeatedly considered by the public were taken by Nan Jin.
Shen Xiujuan knew that Gu Wan was going to film another TV show, so she quickly started packing her luggage. Although she didn't know anything, she would fully support her granddaughter's work and not hold her back.
Gu Wan didn't plan to take her to the crew this time because she would feel bored there and there would be no one to talk to her.
"Grandma, I plan to rent a bigger house in Haicheng. You can live there first. I'll hire a part-time worker and get you a dog. You can just take it for a walk every day."
Shen Xiujuan suffered a lot throughout her life. She lost her husband in middle age and her son in old age. She never expected that she would end up having a granddaughter.
"Okay, okay, grandma will follow your arrangements."
The Haicheng that Gu Wan chose was the city near them. Most importantly, it had good medical facilities. After making arrangements for Shen Xiujuan, she set off for the crew because the crew had no money and could not afford to delay.
Nan Jin didn't give Gu Wan much time.
"Let's start the first scene."
Gu Wan's script this time was about school violence. She felt it was a coincidence that these scripts seemed to be tailor-made for her.
Nan Jin doesn't talk much, and Gu Wan also looks very cold.
Yu Dekun came to the scene to help his friend, but looking at these two people, he doubted whether they could communicate.
But soon he saw another side of Gu Wan. After she put on her school uniform and painted the scars on her face, her expression changed instantly.
Nan Jin's originally frowned brows relaxed. This was a movie that made a comeback for her.
The filming went smoothly. It has always been smooth working with Gu Wan, and she would also help to bring other actors into the role.
Nan Jin had been shooting for the whole morning and a smile was already on his face.
Yu Dekun thinks this film might win an award.
Gu Wan’s crew is filming every day, so she can take care of herself.
However, the other actors in the play did not dare to talk to Gu Wan because she was too cold, especially when she had no expression on her face.
Nan Jin never spoke to Gu Wan because she felt it was unnecessary.
Cen Chao recently took on a big-budget movie directed by a very famous director with many representative works.
"What kind of crew is that next door?"
The assistant knew it early on, "Brother Cen, the director isn't famous, but the leading actress is Gu Wan from last time. Do you want to go over and say hello?"
When Cen Chao heard this name, he remembered the discarded business card.
"Need not."
The assistant was a little confused when he heard the gritted teeth tone. Didn’t they get along well before?
Gu Wan finished work early on the day the college entrance examination results came out. Her results were unexpectedly good, ranking third in the city. The top scorer was Cen Zhan, but Cen Zhan should have known that he had received five million. She took out her cell phone and found Cen Zhan's phone number. They didn't have WeChat, as they had used those old-fashioned phones before.
"I think you probably won't use this phone number anymore, right? Cen Zhan, the college entrance examination results are out today, and you're the top scorer. Are you okay? I actually miss you a little bit."
After typing it, I sent it out. Then, my cell phone vibrated in a drawer of the room in the tube-shaped building.
Nan Jin knew that Gu Wan was going to check her grades today, so she bought some fruits and snacks and went to her room to keep her company. After all, it was not easy for her to film alone.
“That’s a really good result.”
This was the first time Nan Jin sat down and chatted with her like this.
"Your acting is very immersive, and this kind of acting is indeed very empathetic, but it will hurt you."
Gu Wan explained calmly, "I've experienced school violence, so don't worry about me."
Nan Jin seemed a little caught off guard, "I was wondering about some of your reactions." They were so similar.
Gu Wan's drama was filmed for four months, and Yu Dekun's drama is finally going to be released in theaters. Cen Chao is the biggest traffic this time, so the publicity and promotion will of course use his fame to attract people to watch it.
The main creative team also began to be taken on roadshows.
Gu Wan was right. The first person to become popular was the second female lead, but she was even more exaggerated than the description in the original novel. Words like femme fatale were also associated with Gu Wan.
Although Cen Chao admitted that Gu Wan was a good actor, he was very dishonest. He accepted people's business cards in front of them and threw them behind their backs, which was really disgusting.
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