sjar Chapter 276 Smoking and Swearing, a Complete Image Overturning
Chapter 276 Smoking and Swearing, a Complete Image Overturning
Grandpa Wen and Grandma Wen hadn't seen Ning Yao for a long time, and when they saw her, their expressions were very kind and gentle.
Especially Madam Wen, her eyes welled up with tears when she saw Ning Yao, as if she were seeing her daughter whom she hadn't seen for a long time.
"Miss Ning... Luo, how have you been lately?" Old Madam Wen had already spoken when she suddenly realized that she was calling Ning Yao by her real name. Her eyes glanced at several unfamiliar faces, and she quickly changed her address without hesitation.
"Madam, you don't need to be so polite. Just call me Yao Yao. Everything has been going well for me lately, and nothing's wrong." Ning Yao smiled, and her feelings towards Madam Wen improved considerably.
Ever since the two of them went through life and death together, Madam Wen seemed to have seen through a lot and knew how foolish it was to harbor prejudice.
"I can't help but worry when I read the news reports in the entertainment media," Mrs. Wen sighed.
The entertainment industry is a big melting pot. Ning Yao has already stepped into it, and it will probably be difficult for her to remain unaffected in the future.
"It's alright, I know what I'm doing and I can handle it. Thank you for your concern—Grandpa, it's been a long time." Ning Yao was still smiling, showing no unease or fear in front of someone like Grandpa Wen.
Cui Mengmeng and Xin Yujue shrank back uncomfortably. The old lady seemed easy to talk to, but the old man's smile was a little creepy.
Just like an emperor in ancient times, his eyes were filled with shrewdness and majesty, making people dare not easily approach him to talk.
Both of them had to admire Luo Xiyao's courage. She dared to talk to Old Master Wen, the head of the five major families in the capital, as if it were nothing. This courage and confidence were something they could only dream of.
"Long time no see, I'm doing well, this old man." Grandpa Wen laughed heartily, probably because he noticed the tension in the people around him and wanted to ease the atmosphere.
"Who are these people?" Old Master Wen's gaze quickly swept across the faces of the group, leaving no trace.
"These two are my college roommates. This is Cui Mengmeng, and this is Xin Yujue..." Ning Yao's voice suddenly stopped after introducing her roommates.
How was she going to introduce Ning Chen and Ning Moran's identities to the Wen family elders?
At this moment, the two elders of the Wen family also happened to be looking at Ning Chen and Ning Moran, with the old lady looking particularly curious.
“We are too, classmate.” Ning Moran considerately stepped forward and introduced them on Ning Yao’s behalf.
Ning Yao's eyes darkened. Instead of being happy that her son had stood up for her, she felt indebted to him.
Their grandparents were standing right in front of them, but they couldn't recognize each other.
"We have some things to attend to at school, so we'll have to go now. We'll come to visit you again when we have the chance!"
Ning Yao greeted everyone politely, hugged her two little babies, and then led the others back to the car.
Once out of the Wen family's sight, Cui Mengmeng seemed to come back to life, and her breathing became much easier.
"People from wealthy and powerful families are really not easy to get along with. I feel like I can't even stand there as a background figure."
Xin Yujue felt the same way, but not as exaggeratedly as Cui Mengmeng; she just felt uncomfortable.
Grandpa Wen may have meant well, but his eyes always looked frightening, as if he could see right through people's hearts.
Xin Yujue glanced at Ning Yao curiously. It seemed that Luo Xiyao and Wen Tingye's affair was true. The child was already calling her "Mommy," and the elders of the Wen family all knew her and seemed quite polite to her.
However, what is the relationship between Ning Yao, Ning Chen, and Ning Moran? They address each other as mother and son, but the Wen family doesn't know their origins.
Luo Xiyao has quite a few secrets. Xin Yujue was helpless; she couldn't rashly ask Luo Xiyao about her private affairs, but everyone has a sense of curiosity.
"By the way, there's another audition for a movie recently. I've seen the character description and I think it's pretty good. I'll send it to you later. If you're interested, go for it. Maybe it'll be another blockbuster film."
Cui Mengmeng only remembered the important matter now, and slapped her forehead as she spoke.
"Most importantly, the male lead for this film has been decided, and it will be award-winning actor Tang Xiaoge."
"Tang Xiaoge, who played the role in 'The Legend of the Divine Doctor Blood'?" Ning Yao paused when she heard this name, and a look of surprise flashed across her eyes.
She recognized Tang Xiaoge; he was very well-known, and his advertisements were everywhere. However, Ning Yao only knew of this one person.
Yang Dongcha was infatuated with him for a while back then, and the two had a secret relationship for two months before breaking up amicably.
"What role is he playing this time? Is it a period drama?" Ning Yao still remembered Tang Xiaoge, knowing that he seemed to only act in period dramas.
"It's not an ancient drama, but a modern drama, a family drama about survival in the Republican era. It's Tang Xiaoge's first modern drama in her acting career."
"The actress is beautiful, shrewd, and ruthless. In the end, she became the first wife and eliminated all obstacles that were not in her favor."
"Tang Xiaoge is playing the eldest young master?"
"Hmm, the storyline features both a strong and cunning male and female lead. This character is extremely charming, and if played well, she might even earn the reputation of being a 'femme fatale of the Republic of China era'!"
“All the actresses are going crazy, scrambling to audition for this role. We newcomers might not even get the part, but it’s always good to give it a try. If we don’t try, we won’t have any chance at all.”
"A vixen is also called a beauty?" Ning Yao smiled silently and glanced at Cui Mengmeng.
But the adjective "demon woman" doesn't really fit her appearance. If she wants to be a bewitching enchantress, she can only rely on makeup for now. She still needs to practice her demeanor and movements more. Besides, her acting skills are definitely not as good as those veteran actresses who have already debuted.
When is the audition?
"Mid-next month."
Ning Yao had guessed about 80-90% of it, and after understanding the process, she knew exactly what was going on.
Republican-era dramas are indeed appealing; she hasn't tried them yet, and not for Tang Xiaoge.
Ning Chen and Ning Moran exchanged a glance. Ning Moran raised an eyebrow, and Ning Chen followed suit.
The two brothers understood each other without saying a word, and Ning Chen began to take action, investigating the situation of the film crew of this movie star Tang Xiaoge's new film.
Ning Chen: [The drama is titled "The Commander's Wife," and the producer is Tang Xiaoge, an artist under Xingji Entertainment.]
Ning Chen: [He's a fairly upright person. Since his debut, there have been almost no negative news stories about him. He's a decent guy.]
After reading the message, Ning Moran couldn't help but interrupt: "Brother, you can find all of this online."
Ning Chen raised his eyes and gave Ning Moran a cold glance, then lowered his head and continued to check the crew members' information without making a sound.
Ning Chen: [There's a director surnamed Liu in this production crew who has some questionable behavior; he likes to drag actresses along for drinks.]
Ning Chen: [The other actors haven't been finalized yet. Also, there are several supporting actors and staff members with questionable private lives. I'll send you their information.]
Ning Moran: [ok/]
Any drama that Ning Yao is interested in must be thoroughly investigated and screened to eliminate any potential problems, so as not to let a second actor like Xue Jiashu disgust his mother.
Directors can be changed, supporting actors can be changed, and staff members are even less of a concern.
Ning Yao and her roommates got out of the car. She turned around and waved goodbye to her two sons inside the car.
"This role is much more competitive than the last one, 'The Palm of My Hand.' That's Tang Xiaoge, the national film emperor. I reckon there are hardly any people in all of China who don't know Tang Xiaoge!" Cui Mengmeng exclaimed on the way back to the dormitory.
Tang Xiaoge is only in his thirties, the prime of a man's charm. He has a small tuft of black beard, which makes him look mature with a touch of vicissitude. It would be quite a sight if he had a cigarette between his fingers.
Unfortunately, Tang Xiaoge never acts in modern dramas, so his fans almost never get to see this scene on screen.
Perhaps Tang Xiaoge himself heard what the fans were thinking, because this time he planned a major drama set in the Republican era. Every character in the script is vivid and unique, and he will play the male lead. In the drama, there will be a side of him that involves smoking and swearing, subverting his image.