Ji Jinxian even considered disregarding his pride and immediately buying a plane ticket to appear in front of Shen Wanwan, but he held back for the sake of his face.
He was someone who cared so much about his reputation that he could not bring himself to do such a thing. As Ji Jinxian looked at the darkened house, he had the urge to turn around and leave.
Rather than returning to his cold and lonely home, he decided to go to the company and work overtime to handle his tasks as soon as possible. That way, he would have a reason to look for Shen Wanwan afterward.
As soon as the thought came to his mind, Ji Jinxian turned his car around and headed back to his office. At this moment, the Ji Group building was shrouded in darkness, with only the light from the security booth illuminating the area.
Ji Jinxian drove his car into the underground parking lot and took the elevator back to his office. He picked up the documents on his desk and began to read them carefully.
Five minutes later, Ji Jinxian, who was feeling frustrated, put down his pen and took out his phone to watch the video he had recorded of himself and Shen Wanwan the previous night.
As he watched the video of the coquettish girl playfully teasing him, Ji Jinxian couldn't help but curl his lips into a smile. He placed his phone next to his laptop and started working seriously.
The quiet office was occasionally filled with the sound of Shen Wanwan's soft and coquettish voice. Her delicate and soft tone made Ji Jinxian's lips curl up unconsciously.
He processed the documents at an even faster pace, and as time passed, the sky gradually darkened. The bright and clear sky of the past was no more, and the moon and stars that used to shine brightly had disappeared, replaced by dark clouds.
The atmosphere in a villa in the suburbs became particularly tense. A few people were kneeling in the study room with their heads lowered.
"I'm assigning this mission to you. You are only allowed to succeed, and failure is not an option. If you fail..."
The man's cold voice paused for a moment before he sneered. His simple smile made the few people kneeling on the ground tremble.
"Sir, we guarantee that we will complete the mission."
No one dared to challenge the man's authority. This man had the most handsome face and the most ruthless means.
Once the mission failed, they would be met with endless torture.
"Very well."
The man nodded in satisfaction and tossed the folder onto the table in front of them.
"Memorize this information thoroughly. You must get what is mentioned in the folder, no matter what method you use."
As the man spoke, his face began to twist and distort. Hearing his words, the few people kneeling on the ground did not dare to refute and could only agree silently.
"Alright, get out. I want to see your results in three months."
"Yes."
The group quickly departed, as if they had been granted clemency. Once they were gone, the man began to laugh heartily.
"Hahaha..."
His laughter became increasingly distorted. At the same time, it began to rain heavily outside the window, and the rain instantly covered the entire city.
It made the city hazy and full of mystery. Meanwhile, Shen Wanwan, who was filming far away, had a tiring day.
After returning to the hotel and eating a simple meal, she promptly went to bed, sleeping dreamlessly through the night.
The next morning, Shen Wanwan woke up early and quickly prepared to go to the set. She had a lot of scenes to film today, so she needed to arrive early to get ready.
On the way to the set, Shen Wanwan thought about how she had forgotten to message Ji Jinxian the night before. She took out her phone and opened their chat, preparing to report to him about today's schedule.
However, she glanced at the time and saw that it was still early. She guessed that Ji Jinxian had not woken up yet, so she hesitated to message him.
By the time she arrived at the set, she was rushed to do her makeup and had to put her phone away.
Today, Shen Wanwan was filming scenes from her character's youth when she was unmarried. The two of them had so many beautiful memories when they were young.
The girl who dressed pink stood under a canopy of peach blossoms. She raised her head and looked at the young man perched in the tree above her.
The young man was dressed in a black robe, with a lucky cloud jade pendant on his waist and a pair of gold-rimmed cloud boots that gave him a refined yet dignified appearance.
Under the peach blossoms that filled the sky, they looked at each other and were recorded by the camera. All the staff members on set put down the things in their hands at the same time. They were mesmerized by their youthful charm.
A breeze blew over, blowing up the petals that filled the sky and causing their clothes to flutter, making the scene even more beautiful.
"Cut, very good. This scene is passed. The props team can prepare for the next scene now."
As soon as Director Chen finished speaking, the previously quiet set instantly became lively. The staff changed the background one after another and prepared for the next scene.
As the male and female leads, Shen Wanwan and Yun Chen quickly walked toward the director. The three of them gathered in front of the camera to watch the playback.
"This scene is good. The eye contact between the two of you is just right, not too revealing or stiff. Let's shoot the rest of the scene like this," Chen Kang instructed, guiding the two actors. He had worked with Yun Chen on many dramas, so Chen Kang was very familiar with his abilities.
However, he was surprised to find that Shen Wanwan was also talented and able to perfectly convey the character's emotions.
The perfect emotional outburst and acting skills made the female lead come alive, and the entire drama became interesting.
Just as Chen Kang was praising the two actors, a sudden mocking remark interrupted him.
"Just this? Director, what happened to your high standards? How can you let her pass like this?" The sudden ridicule made the three of them turn their heads. Chen Kang's expression turned extremely bad when he saw Li Piao suddenly appear.
"What are you saying, Li Piao? Are you the director, or am I the director? If you think my taste is not good enough, I'll direct it myself," Chen Kang said, his face completely darkened. He hated infighting in the production team the most in his life. Li Piao doesn't focus on acting well and only thinks about useless things.
"I don't know what people nowadays are thinking."
"Director, that's not what I meant..."
Li Piao panicked, realizing that she had made a mistake. She had only wanted to mock Shen Wanwan so that Director Chen would stand on her side and make Shen Wanwan reshoot her scenes.
However, Li Piao accidentally offended Director Chen. Looking at his angry expression, Li Piao became anxious and wanted to defend herself, but unfortunately...
Chen Kang did not give her a chance to explain herself.
"Since you're so capable, find a bigger stage to shine on. My production is small and can't accommodate such a big star like you. Later, the producer will discuss the termination of the contract with you. I'll pay the penalty for breaching the contract. Since you look down on me so much, I don't need you in my drama."
After he finished speaking, Chen Kang ignored Li Piao's bad expression and walked away. Li Piao never expected to be fired by the director.
She was the new Best Actress!
How could Chen Kang use a little girl like Shen Wanwan instead of her?
The more Li Piao thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt. She wanted to walk away, but she could only suppress her anger and try to appease Chen Kang.
Chen Kang was a well-known director in the industry. Many actors fought for the chance to work with him, but he didn't even look at them, let alone hire them.