Chapter 28 The Style of an Acclaimed Actress

The next morning, after Yan Wen had seen Jiang Sui-an off, Xia told her about Bai Zhexuan's call. 「Do you want to return his call?」

「 No. 」 Yan Wen refused coldly. She flipped through her script and said, It's about time he feels what it's like to be neglected.

「 Oh, yes! Jiang Lingyun won't be on the set these two days, I heard she's sick. I think the team is preparing to replace her. But it's up to them. You just need to do your part, leave the rest to me. 」

Okay, thanks Xia. What time do we start filming?

「 Nine, I'll head over with you. 」

When Yan Wen stepped on the set, the preparations were almost complete. There were more actors present but the second and third scenes were of Ziyan interacting with the male lead.

「 The male lead is played by Zhang Yi from Double Rise. He's never really been that popular.」Xia told Yan Wen in a low voice.

「 Okay. 」Yan Wen dis not greet him. She did not engage in social niceties while working regardless of whether she was dealing with industry veterans or rookies. To her, they were all the same.

The assistant director scanned through the day's scenes and came up to Yan Wen. 「 Today's scenes are tough. After the crying scene, we'll move straight into the memory scene where the male lead and you are still a couple. Is that okay?」

Even though the assistant director had watched Yan Wen's astounding audition, he was still worried.

「 It's fine. 」Yan Wen had already read the script and was aware of the filming sequence.

The assistant director nodded and head over to Zhang Yi next. After speaking to a few more people , the actual filming began.

When everyone was ready, Yan Wen lifted up the hem of her skirt and followed. Unlike the last scene that required a sense of nervousness, this one needed intensity. On seeing the male lead, she needed to burst into tears. Heart-wrenching but still reluctant tears.

Director Chen and the assistant director watched the screen anxiously, waiting for Yan Wen's performance.

「 No! 」

Yan Wen cried out weakly. She was in-character ij a second, leading the rhythm of the scene. She just needed to tiptoe and she was able to portray both the desire to be near the male lead as well as fear and hesitance.

All the cast and crew present were shaken by Yan Wen's superb acting. But none of them expected to burst into tears as the emotion reached its peak.

「 You... 」 Zhang Yi stepped forward, hiss acting passable only.

Kneeling on the floor, Yan Wen wept uncontrollably. The director raised his hand and the camera zoomed in on Yan Wen's profile, panning from her eyes down to her chin. The nuances of her every micro expression was captured down to a point.

By the time the director yelled 'Cut!', everyone was affected by the scene.

「 No wonder Yan Wen received the best actress grand slam that year, that was amazing!」

「 She's too good for even the female lead. Our show will definitely be popular.」

Xia stood at the side, her hands clasped together. 「 Thank goodness, Yan Wen's back!」When Yan Wen had first announced her retirement, Xia had been deeply saddened. She, out of everyone, knew how much Yan Wen had put in to achieve this level of acting. Besides natural talent, there was blood, sweat, and tears that a normal person would not be able to endure.

Choosing to exit the limelight at her peak was a loss for the local entertainment industry. With her beauty and acting skills, she was definitely qualified to attend international film festivals.

Yan Wen could get both in and out of character quickly. She resumed her normal calm expression and walked over to the director. Looking at the screen, she asked, 「 Do you need another angle on that? 」

After all, the show was not an easy one to film.

Director Chen admired Yan Wen but he hesitated as he looked at the screen. 「 If we do another take from the left side, can you replicate what you did? It won't be easy. 」

A crying scene was not difficult, but to cry in the exact same way was the greatest test for an actor.

Yan Wen considered it and then nodded resolutely. 「 I would like to try. Let's do it again. 」

The assistant director happily yelled out, 「 Everyone, get ready! 」

This was a true professional, trying their best to accommodate what the director wanted out of the script. Most importantly, Yan Wen had the ability to perform flawlessly.

The mess with Bai Zhexuan and Jiang Lingyun was not affecting her performance. In fact, it motivated her to rise above the occasion!

That morning, every member of the production had seen Yan Wen's remarkable performance in the back-to-back scenes. During break, Xia hurriedly passed her some cut fruits. 「 Eat some. We'll fix your make-up later. 」

Xia was there to watch over Yan Wen as she tended to lose track of time while working.

「 Thanks. 」Yan Wen had taken just two bites when she saw Xia indignantly hang up her phone. 「 What's wrong? 」She asked.

「 Bai Zhexuan can't contact you so he's called me more than ten times. 」Xia shook her head. 「 If he knew then what he knows now! 」

As she said that, the phone rang again.

Yan Wen's eyes darkened and she put down the fruits. 「 I'll answer. He can't keep bothering you. 」

「 Xia, where's Yan Wen? Have her contact me immediately!」Bai Zhexuan yelled out the moment he heard the call connect.

「 What is it? 」Yan Wen answered icily.

「 Yan Wen! I can't get through to your phone. Are you filming now? You... 」Bai Zhexuan was tripping over his own words.

「 If it's nothing. I need to get back to work. Goodbye. 」

「 No, listen to me, I've thought about it. We should get married soon. You can take as many shows as you like; I'll help you with anything you want to do Yan Wen, I can't be without you. I'll book a ticket now and meet you. I'll register our marriage at once! 」

This was the only solution he could come up with after an alcohol-filled last night.

He could not abandon Yan Wen for Jiang Lingyun. Not because he loved her but because Yan Wen came from a wealthy family. The Yan's wealth was mostly overseas but once he was a Yan son-in-law, he should receive a decent inheritance which would be good for his business.

As long as Yan Wen had not seen the videos, he still had a chance. Once it was done and there was no way to reverse it, Yan Wen would not leave him since she loved him so much. As for Jiang Lingyun, Bai Zhexuan had not thought up to there yet.

「 Marriage? 」Yan Wen could not help but laugh. 「 If I remember correctly, you said you wanted to delay it indefinitely. Are you going back on your promise already?」

「 I said that in a fit of pique. Wait for me, I'll be there! 」

「 Are you coming alone or will you be bringing Jiang Lingyun along? Your video is so passionate, how could you bear to leave her alone? 」Yan Wen took a deep breath and said harshly, 「 Bai Zhexuan, don't treat me like a fool. 」

「 Yan Wen, don't believe the rubbish on the Internet. I brought up the marriage registration because I was afraid you would doubt me. don't worry, I will explain it all properly. Lingyun and I only have a proper working relationship. It's nothing like what they're portraying. The photos and videos are fake! 」

「 If so, terminate her contract. You can only prove that you're in the clear if she leaves Grand Entertainment. 」Yan Wen's voice grew colder.