Drama Queen Reborn as a Top Student!

Chapter 1152 - 583: I Seem to Be Unable to Live Without You More and More

In early May, Shen You’an low-key joined the crew of "Wintergreen".

At the kickoff ceremony, Director Xie Quan, producer Chen Hua, and male lead Chen Fangzhou all gathered together.

Having just gone through a media storm, Chen Fangzhou looked a bit tired, but his spirits seemed good.

The fight for public opinion against Liang Ruofan was won beautifully.

Chen Fangzhou, having weathered many ups and downs in the entertainment industry for years, was well aware of his victory was thanks to someone supporting him from behind.

Chen Fangzhou glanced at the young girl standing to Director Xie Quan’s left, respectfully performing the worship ceremony with the director.

She was personally chosen by Director Xie Quan for the female lead role. This girl was a newcomer, but her acting skills were outstanding. After watching the recent success "Double Shadows", she had to admit that she was a genius at acting, made for this industry.

As an award-winning actor, Liang Ruofan never elevates others. If he appeared in "Wintergreen", then Shen You’an could only be reduced to a supporting role. The entertainment industry values seniority, and no matter how influential Shen You’an might be, it’s difficult to surpass Liang Ruofan.

But now that Liang Ruofan was out of the picture and he was taking over the male lead role, having just gone through a media storm, he urgently needed top-tier resources to recover. As such, the contract specified that he was to play the secondary male role to Shen You’an.

If accepted, he would sign the contract and join the crew. If not, the crew would find another male actor.

In his current situation, he had no other choice.

Yet, deep down, there was a sense of discontent.

Sister Shuang, his manager, analyzed the situation earnestly before he signed the contract.

"I asked around using my industry contacts. This Shen You’an’s background is extraordinary. Every film or TV series she participates in has investments from her agency. You know Deep Sea Sound, right? Where the big stars fight over seats? Do you know where she sat in the last session? Next to the Vice President of Deep Sea, Wu Kun. That’s Wu Kun we’re talking about; we usually can’t even get close to him."

"Not to mention, there are rumors that she’s related to Amos, who is as rich as a nation, with investments all over Hua Country. If that’s true, her sitting next to Wu Kun makes sense. Playing a secondary role to her, she might remember your kindness, and the resources that slip through her fingers are enough to fill us up. If you can’t humble yourself and end up fighting for roles, with her background, could you win? You’d lose resources and offend her, which isn’t worth it. It’s better to go with the flow..."

Seeing Chen Fangzhou wavering, his manager delivered a final blow.

"In this media battle, why do you think you could beat Liang Ruofan? Our company doesn’t have that kind of influence or means. Think carefully."

Chen Fangzhou incredulously asked, "Are you saying that it was Shen You’an who targeted Liang Ruofan?"

With a mysterious look, his manager said, "I have a college friend who used to work with Radiant Entertainment. I heard from her that a few years ago, Radiant Entertainment’s president Xie Shiyao had a conflict with Shen You’an. Recently, when Shen You’an was slandered, it was found out that it was Radiant Entertainment’s artist Luuo Yunqi who did it. Could Luuo Yunqi have been pushed to take the blame? Do we really need to guess who the real mastermind is?"

"This time, Liang Ruofan slandered you to seize resources. If someone hadn’t intervened, you wouldn’t have even had the chance to play a supporting role to Shen You’an. Think carefully, would a proud girl like her be willing to be a supporting role to Liang Ruofan given their conflict? You got lucky, so enjoy it. Don’t be picky."

These words completely enlightened Chen Fangzhou.

Director Xie Quan was a very seasoned commercial director with a high-quality filming team. The shooting period was a month, with the first half taking place domestically, then relocating to Southeast Asian countries for further shooting.

The first day of officially joining the crew was marked by an encounter scene with Shen You’an.

Chen Fangzhou prided himself on his outstanding acting skills; having weathered the industry for so long without being outcast by the market was a testament to his exceptional talent. Yet, in the first scene with Shen You’an, he was astounded by her professionalism and talent.

He had worked with young actors before, and likely due to the prevailing industry environment, most young actors couldn’t maintain composure and often exuded restlessness, making it tough for them to settle down and act.

Shen You’an, however, was an exception. She was mature, dedicated, hard-working, and incredibly talented, needing no direction from the director. When the director called action, her eyes and demeanor seamlessly transformed. In that instant, she became one with her character.

Chen Fangzhou realized he had underestimated Shen You’an, and from that point on, he gave his all in filming. When strong actors meet even stronger ones, it’s a pinnacle showdown of acting skills.

Director Xie Quan, sitting at the monitor, watched the two bring their scenes to life with joy.

After filming that day, Shen You’an habitually sought out Director Xie Quan to discuss her performance.

Chen Fangzhou, not wanting to fall behind, also made sure to stay sharp. Partnering with Shen You’an, a smarter person who works even harder, constantly challenged his understanding.

Just as they began to chat, Xiaonan came running in, first politely greeting Director Xie and Chen Fangzhou, then walked over to Shen You’an and whispered, "An’an, someone’s looking for you."

Shen You’an raised her brows, "Who?"

Xiaonan’s cheeks blushed, "A very handsome, handsome guy!"

Shen You’an immediately understood, and before she could say a word, Director Xie laughed and said, "Hurry along, don’t keep the handsome guy waiting."

"Thank you, Director."

Shen You’an quickly left.

Director Xie watched Shen You’an’s departing figure, noting how despite her professional maturity at work, her eager steps revealed her innocence—and she was indeed a girl in full bloom.

"What kind of handsome guy makes our Miss Shen so eager?" Chen Fangzhou mused.

Director Xie raised his eyebrows at him, "Curious?"

Chen Fangzhou just smiled and said nothing.

Curiosity killed the cat.

Shen You’an lifted the curtain of the lounge and immediately saw the young man standing by the window. The dim light cast a soft glow on him, and as he turned, warmth enveloped him, overflowing from his once-cold eyes.

Shen You’an’s hurried steps suddenly became composed, as she stood silently at the door, gazing at him.

Liu Runxi shook the thermos flask in his hand. His voice, as clear and cold as frost and snow, carried a trace of tenderness, like an invisible hook that tugged at the heart.

"I came to visit without an invitation. I hope I’m not disturbing you?"

Shen You’an shook her head with a smile, stepping forward, "Just in time, I’m starving."

Liu Runxi opened the thermos, revealing four dishes and a soup, all Shen You’an’s favorites.

The color, aroma, and taste were all excellent. Shen You’an immediately knew he had made it himself.

The university genius even excelled at cooking.

Shen You’an took a bite of the shrimp, and her taste buds were satisfied, her exhaustion from the day seemed to vanish.

Liu Runxi served a bowl of yam and pork rib soup in front of her, his long fingers making even the act of holding a ladle look like art.

"Liu Runxi, I feel like I’m becoming more and more unable to do without you."