Chapter 389: New Opportunity
Wen Nuan felt like she was being watched from behind, and it made her very uncomfortable. But when she turned around, she couldn’t see anyone. She was on edge, and her poor golf skills were made even worse. She was badly beaten by Su Ran. Tang Mandong couldn’t stand her bad skills anymore, but Dudi just kept watching her with a smile.
Tang Mandong and Su Ran decided to leave her and put her in a group with Dudi. This time, her feeling was even stronger. She was very uncomfortable. Maybe it was because the sun was too hot, but she felt a little dizzy.
Dudi suggested she take a break. Wen Nuan saw that Du Yueying was the only one in the lounge, so she shook her head firmly. Dudi understood and smiled. He said, "My parents spoil Yingying a lot, so she’s always been a little arrogant. Please don’t take it personally."
"It’s fine. By the way, why do you call your parents ’daddy and mommy?’ It’s a strange way to address them," Wen Nuan said with a laugh.
Dudi said, "Daddy and mommy, or mom and dad, it’s all the same. Call them whatever you want. It doesn’t matter. It’s just a name."
Wen Nuan nodded in agreement. The two films and one TV show she had filmed were all period dramas, and in them, she called her parents "daddy and mommy." It was a very natural thing for her to do. One day, she called Mrs. Wen "mommy," and it gave her a huge scare.
They played golf until the evening. Su Ran had to leave in the middle because of some work, and Tang Shuwen and Chen Xueru went for a candlelit dinner. Tang Mandong was going to drive Wen Nuan home, but Fang Liucheng came over to talk to her about a collaboration.
Wen Nuan raised an eyebrow. "Brother Liucheng, what kind of collaboration?"
Cai Xiaojing was the one who handled all of her collaborations.
Fang Liucheng said with a smile, "After *Beauty in the Wind*, I plan to invest in a film set in the Republican era. Han Bi is very interested in it. It’s a story about two female leads who are both friends and rivals. One of the roles would be perfect for Han Bi, and the other one... Han Bi said you could give it a try. From what she said, she wants to compete with you on the same stage. Are you interested? It’s a good challenge."
Wen Nuan was surprised. Starring in a film with Han Bi?
And Han Bi had recommended her?
She was truly shocked. She thought Han Bi wouldn’t want to see her at all.
Han Bi walked over, looking elegant and powerful. "Are you brave enough to take on this challenge?"
Wen Nuan smiled and said calmly, "It’s not about being brave enough. It’s about wanting to. It would be my honor to work with you."
Han Bi shrugged. "Then it’s simple. Let’s talk about it over dinner."
"But..." Wen Nuan said with some doubt. She was an Anning actress. It was unlikely that there would be a collaboration if Fang Liucheng worked with Huayun again. Fang Liucheng said with a laugh, "Don’t worry. I’m the only one producing this film. There will be no collaboration with Huayun. As for your contract, I’ll talk to Gu Xiaobei. There won’t be any problems."
Wen Nuan pursed her lips and thought to herself that if she took Fang Liucheng’s film, which was a period drama, it would probably be filmed at the Jingde Film and Television Base. She could then turn down the film she liked and not have to go to Paris for several months.
Whether it was the production, the crew, or the co-stars, Fang Liucheng’s offer was a much more interesting challenge.
She was truly looking forward to performing with Han Bi on the same stage.
"Okay!" Wen Nuan agreed readily. She didn’t trust others, but she trusted Fang Liucheng. He wouldn’t lie to her. Tang Mandong also felt that a collaboration between Wen Nuan and Han Bi would be a great thing to watch. It would also be an opportunity for Wen Nuan to grow. There was nothing to object to.
"Alright, Wen Nuan, why don’t you call your husband to pick you up? I’m going home."
"Okay!"
Tang Mandong left. The Du siblings also said goodbye, seeing that they had business to discuss. Wen Nuan got into Fang Liucheng’s car, and Han Bi got into Gu Rui’s car. On the way, Wen Nuan called Ye Feimo and told him that she would be home late because she had something to do. Ye Feimo was also working late tonight. Wen Nuan looked at the time and thought she would be home by 9 p.m. She told him to have dinner before hanging up.
Fang Liucheng was focused on driving. Wen Nuan suddenly felt that calling Ye Feimo in front of him was a little inappropriate, but she didn’t say anything, as Fang Liucheng didn’t seem to mind.
"I thought you wouldn’t want to work with Han Bi," Fang Liucheng said calmly, a small smile on his lips. "Is there no bad blood between you two? I thought you two were at each other’s throats."
"It’s not that dramatic. Han Bi is a truly excellent artist, and it would be an honor to work with her. There’s no reason to say no. Besides, it’s a rare opportunity for both Han Bi and Little Han Bi to be on the same stage," Wen Nuan said with a laugh.
"You can joke about it, so I guess it’s all good. You..." Fang Liucheng said with a laugh. "Have you been working hard lately? You look very tired."
"I’m alright. I’ll feel much better after I go home and have my mom make me some good food in a few days," Wen Nuan said, rubbing her temples. For some reason, her head hurt, and it felt numb. It was very uncomfortable.
Fang Liucheng noticed what she was doing. He stopped at a traffic light and asked with concern, "Are you not feeling well?"
"I have a bit of a headache. I..." Wen Nuan forced a smile. "Just tell me when we get there. I’ll be fine after a little nap."
"Okay!" Fang Liucheng was very worried. Wen Nuan closed her eyes. He checked her temperature. It was a little high, but she didn’t seem to have a fever. Her cheeks were a strange shade of red. Fang Liucheng frowned, but he didn’t pay much attention to it.
Wen Nuan felt a lot better after a short rest. Fang Liucheng’s car stopped at the GK East Hotel.
This was the first time Wen Nuan had been to the GK East Hotel since that night. In a way, this was where she and Ye Feimo first met. It felt special. Her only regret was that she hadn’t seen him that day. If she had, and he had been rude to her, this wouldn’t be such a nice place in her memories.
Han Bi had suggested they eat at this hotel because it was quieter. They went up to the 24th floor and got a private room.
The four of them ordered food and a bottle of good wine. Fang Liucheng and Gu Rui drank a strong wine. Wen Nuan made an excuse that she wasn’t feeling well and didn’t drink much. She ordered a glass of coconut milk. Fang Liucheng and Gu Rui were both gentlemen and didn’t make it difficult for her. Han Bi also wouldn’t.
As they talked about the collaboration, Fang Liucheng said he wanted to invest in a film about two female dancers who were rivals and friends in old Shanghai. One was a mentor, and the other was a student. The mentor brought her student into the industry, and they were both mentors and friends. The student was young, beautiful, and charming and was starting to take over the mentor’s position. They both had a complicated relationship with a returning general. Later, the student and the general fell in love. The mentor, out of jealousy, tried to ruin their relationship. Heartbroken, the student joined the revolution. The mentor got what she wanted and married the general. The general died a heroic death in the war against Japan. The mentor went abroad, and many years later, they met again at the rebuilt Shanghai Grand Theater.
The story was great. The plot was clear, and the production team was sincere. Wen Nuan seriously considered it and wanted to take the role of the student. In the film, both the mentor and the student were the leads, and their roles were equal. For Wen Nuan, this role had a lot of room for her to perform.