Chapter 231: No Misunderstanding At All
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Wen Nuan grinned mischievously, her eyes sparkling with playful curiosity as she looked at her friend Jiang Ling’er. “So, why don’t you tell me, what did I misunderstand?”
Jiang Ling’er, utterly flummoxed by Wen Nuan’s teasing, blinked in response.
In her good spirits, Wen Nuan continued, “Since you can’t come up with an answer, I’ll assume there was no misunderstanding at all.”
Jiang Ling’er heaved a sigh of relief, sensing that the conversation was winding down. She offered, “Alright, 1 won’t argue with you anymore. Would you like some more coffee? I can brew another cup.”
Wen Nuan, savoring her playful triumph, replied, “Don’t be like that. I wasn’t really mistaken in the first place. By the way, are you heading to the film set later?”
Jiang Ling’er shook her head. “I’m taking a few days off at home.”
Wen Nuan probed further, “But didn’t you mention yesterday that you didn’t want to rest for a while? Is it because of Mr. Li…?”
Wen Nuan left her sentence hanging, casting a knowing look toward Li Yu.
Recognizing her friend’s knack for letting her imagination run wild, Jiang Ling’er cleared her throat and set the record straight. “It’s not what you’re thinking. Yesterday, when 1 visited the film set, I witnessed the lead actors rehearsing. The female lead spent the entire night reciting numbers, and I almost felt queasy listening to her. Moreover, her acting was way over the top.”
Li Yu was speechless.
In their conversations, it was rare for the gentlemen to get a word in.
Wen Nuan, now puzzled, queried, “Huh? But 1 heard that the female lead is a professional actress and stood out on a talent show. How can her acting be so exaggerated?”
Jiang Ling’er explained, “If someone struggles with their lines and acting, why do you think the director would have chosen her?”
Wen Nuan suddenly pieced it all together. “Is there a powerful sponsor behind her, perhaps?”
Jiang Ling’er confirmed, “Exactly. She told the director that she had to accompany her sponsor for a day of social events and didn’t have time to memorize her lines. She simply took the easy way out. She has an entourage of eight security guards, four assistants, two masseuses, two makeup artists, two stylists, and an agent. More than half of the people on set are there for her. The male lead didn’t even come close, and she immediately complained about his bad breath.”
Wen Nuan was flabbergasted. “How can this be? The male lead is a big star with millions of fans. Many actresses would love to work with him to gain popularity. Why insult him like that? Isn’t she afraid of angering his fans?”
Jiang Ling’er replied, “In any case, she despises him so much that she insists he use mouthwash.”
Wen Nuan questioned in amazement, “What? She really can’t stand it to that extent? If she dislikes it, why doesn’t she just swap places? Why resort to humiliating him like this?”
Jiang Ling’er chuckled and elucidated, “It’s not as simple as that. The female lead has some powerful connections backstage. If they refuse to comply, she’d expose their secrets the very next day. The male lead proposed exchanging positions if it bothered her so much, but the committed female lead refused, claiming she didn’t want to disappoint the audience and was determined to find a way to overcome the situation.”
Wen Nuan couldn’t hide her astonishment and exclaimed, “My word, what kind of absurdity is this? If she can’t stand it, why let him play the male lead?”
Jiang Ling’er responded, “It’s all about seeking more attention! They’ve gone through many takes to get the kissing scenes just right, and the most outrageous part is that each time they film, the female lead pretends to retch.” Wen Nuan was left speechless, “This is so over-the-top! Why not just switch positions? Many actors do that during kissing scenes, and audiences don’t accuse them of being unprofessional.”
Jiang Ling’er pondered and concluded, “Perhaps it’s all for some future advantage, who knows?”
Wen Nuan expressed her disdain, “This woman is seeking the limelight at the expense of others. It’s outrageous!”
“Well, what can we do? She has a powerful sponsor as her godfather, and men like that are not to be trifled with. So, they endure it. However, the male lead suggested that if it was too much, they could just hold hands and skip the kissing scenes. Yet, the female lead insisted this is a CEO drama, and it couldn’t be without kissing scenes; that would go against the whole concept!”
Wen Nuan chuckled and commented, “This woman will do anything for attention! Her godfather must be quite a character.”
Jiang Ling’er couldn’t help but burst into laughter and added, “You’re absolutely right. By the way, they’re supposed to film a fight scene tomorrow because the male lead forcibly kisses her.”
Wen Nuan was intrigued, “But don’t we have drama class tomorrow? Are you still planning to go to the set?”
Jiang Ling’er nodded and replied, “Yes, there’s only about a month left until the holidays, and our classes are primarily for revision. I’m quite confident in my academic subjects, so I’m not worried about exams. I thought I’d visit the set tomorrow to observe and learn.”
Wen Nuan expressed her regrets, “Ling’er, I’m sorry, but 1 have to attend my uncle’s birthday party tomorrow. 1 must go, so I won’t be able to accompany you.”
Jiang Ling’er smiled warmly and reassured her, “No problem at all. I’m an adult now, not a child.”
Suddenly, Li Yu chimed in, “I have some free time. 1 can accompany you.”
Jiang Ling’er was taken aback by his offer..