People spoke so affectionately, yet Jiang Nan Fang heartlessly suddenly thought of other things.
Smiling, she pinched his face and questioned him.
"Why are you so enthusiastic about investing? Truly for me? Or is there a female actress you've taken a liking to in the entertainment industry, and you want to promote her?"
"Since that's the case, I'll give you an opportunity. Tell me, who have you set your sights on?"
"Tell me the truth. I'll write a great script and make her a huge star for you."
It was quite amusing.
He was actually jealous of other women and trying to trick Zhan Bei Jue into revealing something?
Zhan Bei Jue pinched her back.
"So-called idols are merely ordinary people packaged by entertainment companies. In my eyes, they are all commodities. Do you think I would be interested in them?"
"But even commodities are beautiful commodities. Men like beautiful women, especially beautiful and famous ones."
"Other rich second-generations all like to date actresses. I don't believe you have no such thoughts."
Zhan Bei Jue smiled and flicked her nose.
"Beautiful women are not a scarce resource. There's one right in front of me. Why would I like someone else?"
"If I invest, and you must designate someone to promote, then I'll promote you."
"Besides you, I'm not interested in anyone else."
After all, it involved tens of millions of yuan. Jiang Nan Fang just thought he was trying to cheer her up and didn't take it seriously.
Unexpectedly, the next day, while she was writing the script at home, Xu Yan Chuan called her to say that Zhan Bei Jue's assistant had come to their door.
They wanted to invest in their movie.
"He really went?"
Jiang Nan Fang was surprised. "Did he have any additional conditions?"
"Yes," Xu Yan Chuan said happily. "The condition is for you to be the female lead."
"This is great. The investment is settled, the female lead is settled, and Ke Teng's wish is fulfilled. It's killing three birds with one stone."
Jiang Nan Fang didn't know whether to cry or laugh.
"I've never acted before. I don't even know the basics of finding the camera. How can I be the female lead..."
Xu Yan Chuan comforted her.
"Do you think people who graduated from acting schools are necessarily good actors? Look at it now, the screens are filled with formulaic performances, no novelty at all. How many good dramas are there?"
"Instead, people with no experience, acting purely from the heart, sometimes have better results."
"In any case, you should give it a try. It saves us money on the film, and at least by cooperating with my direction, you'll save me some effort. Please don't refuse anymore."
Jiang Nan Fang asked him when filming would start.
Xu Yan Chuan said, "We don't have much time left. As long as you agree, we'll start tomorrow."
"Let's try two takes. If it doesn't work, we can consider finding another female lead."
Jiang Nan Fang thought about it. It made sense.
At least she could save money.
Moreover, she wrote the comic and the script. No one understood the meaning the female lead wanted to convey better than she did.
Perhaps she was a natural actress!
"Alright then. I'll try. If it works, it works. If not, it doesn't. Don't force it for my sake."
"It's fine if we embarrass ourselves, but if it's shown on screen and we're cursed like dogs, Mr. Zhan can't afford to lose face."
Xu Yan Chuan busily arranged for people to prepare things, and the next day they went to the film studio.
Zhan Bei Jue personally sent Jiang Nan Fang to the set.
Upon meeting, Zhan Bei Jue spoke to Xu Yan Chuan privately.
He asked if the film had any explicit content, whether there were kissing or intimate scenes, and if there would be any scandals.
Xu Yan Chuan smiled and said, "Don't worry. Censorship is so strict now. Even if I dared to film it, it wouldn't pass post-production."
"Besides, the male lead is a popular idol. If it's too scandalous, his fans won't agree either. There definitely won't be any scandals."
Zhan Bei Jue nodded.
"Remember what you said. If any scandals arise later, don't say I didn't come looking for you."
"I'm entrusting her to you. I'll pick her up tonight. If there's even the slightest harm, I won't forgive you."
Xu Yan Chuan first filmed scenes of Jiang Nan Fang alone.
Unexpectedly, she truly had a talent for acting.
Although she didn't understand where the camera was or the angles, the emotions she conveyed were quite genuine. Almost every shot was a single take, which was incredibly surprising.
Xu Yan Chuan immediately concluded that there was no need to replace the female lead. He was overjoyed and officially announced to everyone.
Miss Rabbit and Mr. Tiger, the movie begins!
Since Ke Teng was busy during the day, Xu Yan Chuan filmed scenes with supporting actors and Jiang Nan Fang.
At around five in the afternoon, Ke Teng arrived, and they filmed scenes between the male and female leads.
They were all about playful banter and amusing interactions, which perfectly matched Jiang Nan Fang and his current dynamic.
The two were not just acting; they were genuinely bickering and playing around, completing their tasks as they had fun.
Ke Teng couldn't help but look at Jiang Nan Fang with newfound respect.
This woman, he hadn't expected her to be so formidable not only in arguments and fights but also in acting.
As someone who hadn't graduated from an acting school, she effortlessly delivered the effect the director wanted.
She would likely achieve great things in the future.
His family disapproved of Ke Teng being an actor in the entertainment industry, especially one who only knew how to sing and dance, a mere pretty boy who pleased his female fans.
Therefore, his ultimate goal in the entertainment industry was not to remain just an idol.
Agreeing to help Xu Yan Chuan film the movie for free was his first step towards transitioning to the big screen.
He wanted to become a renowned film actor, a powerful performer, and someone praised like the Four Heavenly Kings in the future.
He wanted to prove to his father that one didn't have to be in business to earn respect; being a good actor could achieve that too.
Thus, upon discovering Jiang Nan Fang's potential, he resolved to interact with her properly.
If this woman became famous in the future, he would be the first actor to have worked with her in her career.
It would be a glorious entry on his resume!
Everyone performed well and didn't cause any delays. The entire crew wrapped up filming by around eight in the evening.
Xu Yan Chuan was about to send Jiang Nan Fang back, but Ke Teng beat him to it.
"I'm passing by that area anyway, so I'll give her a ride. It'll save you from running back and forth."
Jiang Nan Fang didn't want to go with Ke Teng.
But seeing Xu Yan Chuan tired from a day's work and having to run back and forth to send her, she could only agree.
"Since he's going our way, I'll go with him. Everyone on the crew is counting on you. Don't wear yourself out. Go back and rest early."
Getting into Ke Teng's van, his manager and assistant sat in the front, while Jiang Nan Fang and he sat in the back.
Jiang Nan Fang messaged Zhan Bei Jue to say she was on her way back. Ke Teng shamelessly glanced at her phone.
"Playing on your phone as soon as you get in? Messaging who? Your boyfriend?"
She felt like he hadn't stepped out of his character, his demeanor and tone similar to Mr. Tiger.
Jiang Nan Fang locked her phone screen.
"We're not so familiar that I have to tell you everything, are we?"
Ke Teng was unfazed. "So you really have a boyfriend?"
Jiang Nan Fang: "Does it have anything to do with you? Are you trying to pursue me?"
"It's not impossible," Ke Teng smiled.
"You're not bad-looking, and we're around the same age and in the same circle. Forming a CP wouldn't be bad."
Tch. Form a CP with you?
Am I tired of living?
Jiang Nan Fang ignored him.