The role of the fourth woman in the script was more important than a bit-part, at least she had some lines. Since she was the best friend of the heroine, she would appear more frequently. The character was also more likable to the audience, so it wasn't too bad.
The most crucial point for Xia Liyou was the increased pay for being the fourth woman in the script. An increment of a few thousand yuan which made her quite happy.
If she was unable to clean the gown, at least she could use this money to compensate the owner.
Ai Wei and Xia Liyou were in high spirits as they headed to the make-up room.
Before she could even get to her spot, Xia Liyou suddenly stopped in her tracks.
Ai Wei looked at her oddly and asked, "What's the matter?"
No sooner had the words left her mouth, a man appeared before them.
Ai Wei recognized this man of course, he was that famous....
His name was on the tip of her tongue, but she couldn't recall it for a while.
After racking her brain, Ai Wei finally remembered his name and blurted out, "You are Ruan Xiangchen, right?"
Ruan Xiangchen gave her a slight smile, "Yes, hello, beautiful lady."
Ai Wei, somewhat embarrassed, shook his extended hand without considering the so-called woman's reserved manners.
Ai Wei's reaction was not one of a fangirl, but it was because she had been chasing a popular drama recently.
She loved the male lead in the drama to the point of death and rebirth, she had even mentioned to Xia Liyou more than once that when it comes to choosing a man, she should choose one like him.
The male lead in the drama was none other than Ruan Xiangchen.
Since Ai Wei had never seen Ruan Xiangchen in person, her impression of him was naturally a bit glamorized, and naturally linked him with the male lead character.
Seeing him now so gentle and courteous, her fondness for him deepened even more.
Ruan Xiangchen withdrew his hand and shifted his gaze to Xia Liyou, with a slight frown he hesitated, "This is..."
Ai Wei instantly hooked arms with Xia Liyou and cheerfully introduced, "This is Xia Liyou, our UG Company's artist, currently acting as the fourth woman in Director Wang's drama. Liyou's acting skills are pretty good, we don't know when we'll have the opportunity to collaborate with a superstar like Ruan."
Typical of Ai Wei, even when she was facing the man she liked, she would never forget her job. She tried to promote Xia Liyou.
Looking for better opportunities for her.
Ruan Xiangchen softly smiled and murmured, "Xia Liyou, truly a good name."
"What brings you here?" Xia Liyou looked at Ruan Xiangchen with a indifferent expression.
She dared to ask him what he was doing here?
The corners of Ruan Xiangchen's mouth lifted further.
Of course, he was here to see her, was it possible that he was here for fun? He didn't have time to hang around aimlessly.
Would he have stepped into such a small film crew if there weren't someone who attracted him?
Ai Wei was surprised at Xia Liyou's rudeness. She was not the type to be pushy, but it seemed that Xia Liyou didn't have a good impression of Ruan Xiangchen.
Ai Wei forced a smile and skillfully played the peacemaker, "Why has Mr. Ruan come to our crew? Aren't you here for a cameo?"
Ruan Xiangchen slowly shook his head, ignoring the face-saving gesture from Ai Wei.
Instead, he looked straight at Xia Liyou and smiled lightly, "I came to talk about collaborating with Miss Xia."
Collaborate?
Xia Liyou raised an eyebrow.
After a two-second pause, Ai Wei, her eyes shining brightly, elatedly grabbed Ruan Xiangchen's arm, "Really? Is it true, Mr.Ruan? You really want to collaborate with our Liyou? What kind of collaboration is it? An MV, TV series, movie, or is it an endorsement?"
Ai Wei's excessive excitement attracted quite a few onlookers.
Everyone was so busy, but they still made time to gossip.
Xia Liyou cleared her throat lightly, indicating Ai Wei to calm down.
Ai Wei realized her improper behavior just then, but wasn't embarrassed by it. She instead released Ruan Xiangchen's arm and showed a sly grin.
Ruan Xiangchen emotionlessly flicked the place where Ai Wei had held him as if it was contaminated with a virus.
His action was tender, pretending as if nothing had happened which made Xia Liyou frown.
"It's an advertisement, a new clothing advertisement that I'm filming. I think Miss Xia is very suitable for the role of the female lead that's why I came to discuss it with Miss Xia. Are you willing to collaborate with me?" Ruan Xiangchen's voice was clear and carried a hint of huskiness that was charming to the ear. Listening to him talk was an intoxicating experience.
Xia Liyou didn't react as Ai Wei had. Because she believed that there wouldn't be pies falling from the sky without reason. If it really happened, it would certainly be a trap.
What was Ruan Xiangchen really thinking?
Xia Liyou slightly raised her bright, beautiful eyes with a hint of suspicion, "Discussing a role, doesn't seem to be a thing actors do. Mr. Ruan, besides being responsible for the advertisement shooting, are you also responsible for choosing the female lead?"
Her words were to the point.
Isn't choosing the actors a thing the director should be doing, or the investor? Why would it be Ruan Xiangchen looking for her?
Ai Wei blinked curiously as she looked at Ruan Xiangchen.
Ruan Xiangchen's eyes curved into crescents as he laughed with a scholar's elegance laced with a hint of roguish charm, "Because I am the investor, this ad is for the new store that I'm opening, so do I have the right to choose the lead actress?"
The once proverbial truth again rings: Where there's a will, there's a way.
Seeing his smirk, Xia Liyou felt an urge to slap him.