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The CEO's Substitute Ex-Wife-Chapter 178: The Supporting Role and the Star
Chapter 178: The Supporting Role and the Star
This film propelled the lead actress and supporting actress to fame. Zhou Chenggo, in the film, clearly became the **"green leaf"** (a term for a supporting role).
Fortunately, he didn’t mind. From the beginning, when he read the script, he knew it was a female-centric play. He took on this project purely out of respect for Lin Ning, so Zhou Chenggo wasn’t concerned about others being promoted.
After the screening, Zhou Chenggo walked over, smiling as he patted Wen Nuan’s shoulder. "Congratulations, Wen Nuan, you’ve made a splash!"
Whether a movie will be a hit is generally known after the preview screening. Barring any surprises, this film is sure to be a success. While the box office might not be the highest, its reputation will definitely be the best, and the impression it leaves will certainly be the most profound.
"Thank you, Brother Zhou," Wen Nuan said with a smile.
Then, Cai Xiaojing led her to greet many filmmakers and media personalities. They all highly praised the film, and Wen Nuan felt relieved, humbly accepting the compliments.
Quite a few fans requested photos. After the interviews, Wen Nuan didn’t refuse and was busy for over half an hour.
Most people had left by then.
Ye Feimo walked over, his expression a little sullen. Seeing her standing with Zhou Chenggo, he immediately thought of the rather intimate bed scene in the movie. He narrowed his eyes dangerously. Zhou Chenggo and Wen Nuan both had smiles on their faces, but those smiles looked completely wrong to Young Master Ye Er, extremely jarring.
Cai Xiaojing wisely chose to keep quiet. Zhou Chenggo proactively greeted Ye Feimo. Ye Feimo gave him a sharp, dagger-like look. Zhou Chenggo was utterly baffled. Wen Nuan didn’t know what mood he was in and innocently looked at Cai Xiaojing. Cai Xiaojing mouthed something, and Wen Nuan’s lips instantly twitched.
*Was that really necessary????*
Under Ye Feimo’s powerful aura, Zhou Chenggo wisely took his leave.
Wen Nuan also tried to escape but was held back by Ye Feimo. "How many people were on set during the bed scene?"
"Around thirty or forty, I guess."
"So, thirty or forty people saw your body?"
"Hey, do you have to be so... vulgar about it? When the movie comes out, won’t the whole country see it?"
"Are you implying I should ban this movie?"
Wen Nuan: "..."
*Wuwu... Are you the Crown Prince or something?*
Ye Feimo glared at her, domineeringly stating, "From now on, no more films or TV shows with bed scenes or kissing scenes."
Wen Nuan: "..."
Looking at her sulky face, Ye Feimo smirked. "What, did you enjoy filming it? How could his kissing skills be as good as mine?"
Wen Nuan weakly asked, "Have you ever kissed him? How else would you know his kissing skills aren’t as good as yours?"
Cai Xiaojing and Lin Ning burst out laughing. *Miss Wen, you’re truly talented! What a great question!*
Ye Feimo: "..."
*You brat! You’re not quick with other responses, but that one was fast.*
His earlier anger dissipated with her remark.
Lin Ning and Tang Shuwen were still there, and Tang Shuwen’s expression didn’t look good. Wen Nuan thought, *Zhao Yuning was all smiles when she walked in with him earlier, but now he looks grim, and Zhao Yuning’s face seems off, her smile stiff.*
Cai Xiaojing and Wen Nuan walked over. It turned out Lin Ning, Producer Gu, and Su Ran were discussing the film. Lin Ning was full of praise for Chen Xueru and was talking to Producer Gu about casting Chen Xueru in *Liang Hongyu*.
Wen Nuan happened to overhear, feeling delighted, and quickly asked, "Director Lin, are you serious? Are you really considering Sister Xueru for the role?"
"Oh, Miss Wen, are you envious?" Lin Ning deliberately raised his voice, chuckling as he asked. He praised Chen Xueru because he knew in his heart how good Wen Nuan was. When he edited the film himself, Wen Nuan’s performance gave him the biggest shock and left the most vivid impression, even after watching it three or four times. But seeing it on the big screen today, besides Wen Nuan, Chen Xueru’s performance was also remarkable.
Even more commendable was that Chen Xueru, under Wen Nuan’s spotlight, could still move the audience—a feeling he hadn’t experienced in his previous three viewings. He had always known Chen Xueru was talented, but during filming, his attention had been so drawn to Wen Nuan that he had overlooked her somewhat.
Ye Feimo glanced at her with a smile. Wen Nuan laughed, "I’m not envious at all! I’m happy for Sister Xueru. Some people just lack vision, not seeing how great Sister Xueru is. Otherwise, she would have been their cash cow long ago."
Wen Nuan said, making a double entendre. Ye Feimo raised an eyebrow. "Watch your words. Her ban was just lifted."
Wen Nuan glared at him. She knew Ye Feimo was joking and not serious, and she felt incredibly happy. Wen Nuan said, "Director Lin, I think Sister Xueru would be absolutely brilliant if she played Liang Hongyu."
Lin Ning and Producer Gu exchanged glances and burst into laughter, patting Ye Feimo on the shoulder. Ye Feimo’s eye twitched; he was speechless. Tang Shuwen’s face grew even darker beside them, clenching his fists. Producer Gu asked, "Why didn’t Xueru come to the screening today?"
Wen Nuan said, "She said she’s been a bit tired lately and wanted to rest."
"You two seem to have a good relationship," Producer Gu remarked.
Wen Nuan smiled, "I met her when Director Lin’s *Beauty’s Allure* was being filmed, and then we acted together again in *Princess Qinglian*, so of course we’re very close. Sister Xueru is really amazing; her acting is great, and she’s a wonderful person."
Cai Xiaojing shook her head. *Girl, at this moment, you should be promoting yourself, not your Sister Xueru!*
These people were all Ye Feimo’s good friends. Everyone knew about Wen Nuan and Ye Feimo’s relationship, so whether she promoted herself or not didn’t really matter. However, her ingenuousness was quite worrying.
Su Ran whistled. "Miss Wen, let’s discuss something."
As he spoke, he hooked his arm around Wen Nuan’s shoulder, smiling like a fox. Wen Nuan froze for a moment. She was very familiar with Lin Ning, and Producer Gu was from Anning, so she was familiar with him too, but she wasn’t familiar with Su Ran.
Ye Feimo clearly had an issue with Su Ran’s action. Su Ran, however, carried on as usual, smiling, "How about we arrange a dinner with your Sister Xueru sometime?"
Cai Xiaojing was flustered...
*Did Su Ran take a liking to Chen Xueru?*
Tang Shuwen’s face grew even gloomier. He clenched his fists, his usually gentle eyes now dark and sharp like a demon’s. Beside him, Zhao Yuning pursed her lips, biting them in distress. *Was he angry?*
*Someone took a liking to Chen Xueru, and he was angry?*
*Why?*
*Didn’t he say he didn’t like Chen Xueru at all?*
Wen Nuan’s gaze caught Tang Shuwen’s expression, and she smiled. "Young Master Su, have you taken a fancy to our Sister Xueru?"
"Just to be friends."
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