The CEO's Substitute Ex-Wife-Chapter 114: Important Day

That evening, she secretly glanced at a certain area of Young Master Ye, but Wen Nuan still lacked the courage to voice her question. Otherwise, she knew she would suffer greatly, as it was said that a man’s "function" was as important as his pride.

It tolerated no questioning.

The filming for "Beauty Unparalleled" took thirteen days. Wen Nuan completed all her scenes. It was essentially a film centered around her, with appropriate cuts and adjustments. Many scenes had already been filmed by Bai Xiowen, so it was mostly a matter of substituting her face.

Lin Ning praised Wen Nuan lavishly, openly expressing his admiration for her. As a result, almost everyone in Lin Ning’s circle came to know about Wen Nuan. Why?

Because Director Lin never praised actors, except for Cheng Yu. He generally, narcissistically, believed actors were merely props in his hands, tools for bringing his works to life.

Moreover, he felt that actors these days were getting worse at acting, relying solely on their looks. How long could that youth last?

When word first got out that he praised an actress, investors, producers, and seasoned entertainment industry moguls in the circle naturally found it strange, inadvertently promoting Wen Nuan.

After "Beauty Unparalleled" was filmed, only post-production remained.

For over half a month, Wen Nuan had been on leave from school, primarily because of her arm injury and the demands of filming two projects, leaving her no time for classes. With "Beauty Unparalleled" filmed within that half-month, Wen Nuan canceled her sick leave and continued to juggle studying and filming.

The productions hadn’t been released yet, only some trailers and commercials, but Wen Nuan had already gained a bit of fame. She was already quite envied at school, initially because of her good conditions, everyone assumed she had a Prince Charming in Fang Liucheng, and many in her class were jealous of her. Later, when they heard the Wen family had fallen, many secretly gloated. Unexpectedly, she flourished in the entertainment industry, attracting even more resentment.

However, Wen Nuan didn’t care.

Her life was fulfilling, and she had many friends: Tang Mandong, Lin Xueru, Zhuo Bingbing, and two good friends outside the industry, all long-time friends from high school. She was very content.

She wasn’t gold; she couldn’t please everyone. True friends were valued not by quantity, but by sincerity.

Outside of classes, many female classmates, though envious of Wen Nuan’s opportunities, were mostly admiring. They often came to her to gossip about Peng Yuming, Cheng Ying, Lin Ning, Zhuo Bingbing, and others.

They were in their sophomore year, and some classmates had already signed with agencies, doing print ads, stage plays, extras, stunts... everything.

Few, like Wen Nuan, had signed with a major company like Anning.

Wen Nuan wasn’t the prettiest girl in her class, but she was definitely the most spirited. Moreover, with Cheng Yu’s guidance, her academic performance was also the best in her class. They privately debated whether Wen Nuan got this opportunity based on her merit or someone else’s backing.

Opinions varied, but Wen Nuan consistently ignored them.

She balanced studying and working without a hitch.

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### Recovery and New Engagements

Finally, the day came to remove her stitches. A very unsightly scar remained on her arm. Cai Xiaojing suggested Wen Nuan undergo surgery to remove the scar, which would take a considerable amount of time.

The scar was simply too noticeable; not having surgery was not an option.

Otherwise, Wen Nuan wouldn’t be able to wear short-sleeved clothes.

Ye Feimo forbade her from having surgery and gave Wen Nuan a bottle of scar removal cream he had prepared earlier. It was meant to remove scars within half a month of application, without the need for surgery. Wen Nuan and Cai Xiaojing were both surprised. The bottle had no brand, only a "J" printed on its cap. Ye Feimo said it was scar removal cream he brought back from the UK a few days ago.

It was reportedly researched by a certain organization specifically for someone’s scar.

Wen Nuan wasn’t sure how effective it would be, using it with a mixture of hope and doubt.

In the evening, Ye Feimo called Wen Nuan. "Clear your schedule tonight; have dinner with me."

"Is today a special day?" Wen Nuan asked curiously, somewhat confused. Ye Feimo rarely called her to have dinner with him.

"Yes, a very important day. When are you free? I’ll pick you up."

Wen Nuan reluctantly said, "I have a show tonight, probably until 10."

Ye Feimo paused, then cursed softly. Wen Nuan pouted. The show had to be broadcast live tonight; it wasn’t pre-recorded, so there was no way to reschedule.

"Understood. Just as long as it’s not past midnight. I’ll pick you up at half past ten," Ye Feimo said in a deep voice.

Wen Nuan nodded. "Okay. You eat first. We can have a late-night snack together."

"Good!" Wen Nuan seemed to sense a hint of pleasure in Ye Feimo’s voice.

After hanging up, Wen Nuan checked her phone; it was almost out of battery. She found Cai Xiaojing and handed her the phone. "Sister Xiaojing, please charge my phone; it’s dead."

"Got it."

Tonight, the "Princess Qinglian" crew was scheduled to appear on a variety show as part of their promotion. Zhuo Bingbing, Wen Nuan, Chen Hang, Li Chengming, and Chen Xueru, five of them, were appearing together on the show.

The variety show was called "Happy Grand View."

The four had been "tormented" on set, and now they were here to be "tormented" again. They were all tired, but each of them smiled brightly, making it seem lively. This was the life of an artist: maintaining one’s image.

The hosts were Lin Jing and Xu Huanlin.

They were the hosts of "Happy Grand View," known for their witty and humorous style. Their reputation was excellent, and their viewership ratings were consistently high. It was a very good platform for promotion.

In the studio, after the hosts humorously introduced the drama "Princess Qinglian," the lights shone on the blue stage doors. The five walked out in order, each greeting the audience.

The venue erupted in cheers, and the audience enthusiastically called out their names. Flashlights flickered continuously, and fans held up signs of their idols, creating a lively atmosphere.

Especially when the humorous Chen Hang greeted them, the cheers were even louder.

This episode had been rehearsed many times, so they knew it inside and out. Everything in the show was pre-arranged: what to say, who to talk to, how to spark conversations, how to interact with the audience, etc. They had rehearsed it so many times that it no longer felt fresh, unlike the first rehearsal.

This was all for the promotion of "Princess Qinglian." The show included performances of the "Princess Qinglian" theme songs and interludes. The drama had many interludes, and two theme songs: one sung by Zhuo Bingbing and Chen Hang as a duet, and one by Wen Nuan as a solo, serving as the opening and closing songs respectively.

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