“Yeah, I want to prepare in advance.” Su Wan nodded, “I’d like to ask the director how to act so we can get through this quickly and not waste everyone’s time.”

Director Meng snorted but didn’t seem angry.

“You do seem to want to take shortcuts.”

That said, he called Su Wan over and began to discuss the play in a methodical manner. One taught well, the other learned quickly; as they exchanged ideas, a smile gradually appeared on Director Meng’s face, dispelling the stern expression he had at first.

Su Qin arrived early, having specially instructed Assistant Cheng to prepare snacks to distribute to everyone. She didn’t expect Su Wan to arrive even earlier.

The crew hadn’t fully assembled yet, and a few people were huddled together eating breakfast.

In early autumn, being able to eat hot breakfast on set this early made everyone’s faces shine with happiness.

When they talked about Su Wan, their tone was noticeably friendlier.

Su Qin felt a tightening in her chest and anxiously scanned for Su Wan’s location. Her pupils suddenly constricted as she spotted Su Wan, draped in a black coat, passionately discussing the script with Director Meng from over ten meters away.

Had Su Wan seen through her intentions these past few days, mimicking her actions on purpose to annoy her?

“…”

Su Qin’s expression darkened instantly.

She wanted to insert herself into the conversation between the two, but Director Meng was in high spirits, enthusiastically discussing with Su Wan. Standing awkwardly beside them, she noticed some crew members stealing glances at the unfolding drama.

Su Qin’s stiff expression grew even more frozen.

Su Wan noticed her presence and eagerly tried to invite her into the discussion, but unexpectedly, Su Qin left with a cold face, leaving no room for retention.

“Ah, um…”

Xiao Zheng cheerfully said, “Don’t call her, Jie. She needs to go get her makeup done, and you’ll need to get yours done later too.”

“Oh right, Wen Chenyu is coming soon. When you meet him, you two can chat a bit. There’s also a set visit interview to prepare for in the afternoon. You should go get your makeup done too.”

“Okay.”

The male lead in this ancient costume drama was the hot new star Wen Chenyu, a professionally trained actor known for his elegant demeanor. He rose to fame with his first drama, showcasing considerable acting skills, and it was unclear how they managed to get him.

Xiao Zheng, seeing through Su Wan’s confusion, leaned in and whispered, “The largest shareholder of the company he’s signed with is your mother.”

“No wonder…”

The corners of Su Wan’s mouth twitched.

She had unintentionally offended someone she shouldn’t have. Her luck was so bad she could get into trouble even while lying down.

The makeup room was bustling with activity, with a table full of new, expensive brand snacks that had been specifically selected. Su Wan noticed this as soon as she stepped into the makeup room.

Of course, she also caught a glimpse of the provocation in Su Qin’s fleeting gaze in the mirror.

Su Wan greeted everyone with a smile and sat on the sofa, watching them do her makeup.

Several makeup artists had good relationships with Su Qin and were focused on helping her, which naturally caused them to overlook Su Wan’s presence a bit.

They hesitated awkwardly for a moment, not waiting for Su Qin to push them to let Su Wan have a turn; Su Wan opened a pack of snacks without caring whose they were and started munching happily.

“You all continue! I’m not in a hurry; I still have to wait for Wen Chenyu.”

Xiao Zheng was also unreserved as he sat beside her, chatting with a few stylists and happily snacking together. It was a delightful scene.

Su Wan smiled and said, “These snacks are quite tasty; can you help me remember the brand?”

Xiao Zheng made an “OK” gesture: “No problem!”

Su Qin watched in frustration as her expensive imported snacks were being devoured by the two, especially since they were clearly enjoying themselves.

She was so angry she felt like her lungs were on fire.

Su Wan generously promised to compensate the makeup artists tomorrow, making them all smile brightly. They didn’t care who bought the snacks; as long as there was food, they were happy.

So, when it was time to do Su Wan’s makeup, they put in extra effort, showcasing their best skills.