The highly anticipated Undercover on the Bund finally premiered. With He Han and Tang Jin’s massive fanbases, the show’s ratings soared past all other dramas airing in the same time slot from the very first episode.

He Han’s outstanding acting captivated audiences, fully immersing them in the decadent, glamorous world of 1930s Shanghai.

The ratings continued to climb, and praise poured in from all directions.

After watching a few episodes, viewers couldn’t help but form a question in their minds:

When will the dancer appear?

In the initial trailer release, the masked dancer had left a lasting impression on viewers.

Despite only a few seconds of screen time, her mysterious identity and veiled face were enough to spark widespread curiosity.

The production team had cleverly fueled the intrigue, encouraging audiences to speculate about the dancer’s identity and appearance.

Within days of the drama’s release, a trending topic emerged on Weibo:

#WhenWillTheDancerAppear

The comment section quickly flooded with speculation and excitement.

Some people admitted that they had initially tuned in for He Han and Tang Jin, but now they were even more excited to see the mysterious dancer.

They were eager to see her remove her veil and reveal her beauty.

On the other hand, some viewers—mostly Tang Jin’s fans—commented that those praising the dancer’s looks maybe slapped in the face.

These fans were displeased by the comparisons between Tang Jin’s and the dancer’s appearance.

Opinions online were divided, but whether in praise or skepticism, one thing was clear:

Everyone was eager to see the dancer’s reveal.

…

After speaking with Dai Jinshan on the phone last night, Ye Fan and he had agreed on a meeting time for today. Worried about potential traffic, she arrived early at Huashui Entertainment.

Upon entering the lobby, Ye Fan called Dai Jinshan.

The phone barely rang before he picked up.

“I’m downstairs at the building,” Ye Fan said.

Dai Jinshan responded with a simple. “Got it. Come up to the 16th floor. I’ll be in my office waiting for you.”

Ye Fan took the elevator up, the floors passing by one by one, finally stopping at the 16th floor.

She walked to the office door and knocked.

A voice from inside called. “Come in.”

Today, Ye Fan was here to sign the contract, and she just needed to review the terms.

But before she could sit down, she suddenly spoke.

“I need to tell you something before we sign the contract,” Ye Fan said.

She had made the decision to share the fact that she had a child. Ye Fan knew that Huashui Entertainment would become one of the leading film companies in the future.

The company had an excellent reputation in the industry, and they were known for protecting their artists’ privacy. The contracts they offered were full of perks. This made Huashui a highly sought-after agency for many entertainers.

Dai Jinshan raised his hand slightly, signaling for her to continue. “Go ahead.”

Ye Fan remained calm and unflinching, without any attempt to hide her words. “I have a two-year-old child. I was once set up and got pregnant, but I chose not to abort.”

Dai Jinshan was visibly taken aback.

Ye Fan continued. “I didn’t want to bring this up after signing the contract. If this makes things difficult, you don’t have to sign me.”

Dai Jinshan thought for a moment before responding. “Please wait here for a moment.”

Ye Fan nodded in acknowledgment.

Dai Jinshan walked out of the room, phone in hand. He made his way to an empty office next door and dialed a number.

“Hello?” He Han’s voice came through the line.

Dai Jinshan knew that it was He Han who had strongly pushed for Ye Fan to sign with Huashui, so he felt it was important to discuss this matter with him.

Without wasting time, Dai Jinshan got straight to the point. “Ye Fan said that she was set up and ended up with a two-year-old child.”

His meaning was clear: an unwed pregnancy could be detrimental for a female celebrity, but it wasn’t necessarily a lost cause.

After all, in any industry, talent was the most important thing, and the entertainment world was no different. With a competent public relations team, any negative public opinion could be managed and controlled.

But this matter had been raised by He Han, so Dai Jinshan felt it was necessary to consult him.

After a brief silence, He Han didn’t respond directly. “What do you think of Ye Fan’s abilities?”

Dai Jinshan knew Ye Fan was talented and hardworking. In the entertainment industry, there was no shortage of beautiful people, but many lacked that little bit of luck.

Ye Fan was beautiful, but more importantly, thanks to her role as the dancer, she already carried a certain level of attention. If managed well, she could seize this opportunity to rise to fame.

“I understand what you mean.” Dai Jinshan replied. After hanging up, he returned to the room.

He looked at Ye Fan. “We’ll keep your situation with the child confidential. We hope for a pleasant collaboration.”

Ye Fan nodded and signed the contract.

Afterward, Ye Fan retraced her steps and headed back to the elevator to go downstairs. The elevator was empty when she stepped in.

She pressed the button for the floor and waited for the doors to close. Just as the doors were about to fully close, they suddenly slid open again.

Standing outside the elevator was He Han. Both of them froze when they saw each other.

He Han quickly composed himself, his expression neutral. He stepped into the elevator, standing right in the center, while Ye Fan stood to his right.

As the elevator doors closed, the confined space left only the two of them inside. The atmosphere became almost unnervingly silent.

He Han’s expression was calm, his gaze fixed on the elevator doors.

Ye Fan furrowed her brow, not expecting to run into He Han here. She clearly remembered that He Han was not an artist signed with Huashui Entertainment.

So why was he here?

As the elevator descended floor by floor, Ye Fan cautiously spoke up. “I thought you weren’t signed with this company?”

As soon as she finished speaking, He Han turned his head to glance at her. His eyes briefly flickered, and he gave her a casual, indifferent look.

“I have shares in this company.”

Ye Fan paused, surprised. The book never mentioned He Han’s connection to Huashui Entertainment, but she quickly regained her composure and returned to her previous calm demeanor, making sure not to let He Han notice anything unusual.

After asking, Ye Fan fell silent again.

He Han narrowed his eyes slightly. After a moment, he suddenly spoke, breaking the silence.

“I’ve seen the footage. You performed well.”

Ye Fan was about to reply when the elevator made a ding sound, and the doors opened. A crowd of people entered, making the space quickly fill up.

Ye Fan and He Han stepped back a few paces, until their backs were pressed against the cold walls of the elevator, halting their movement.

With the elevator now crowded, they stood very close to each other.

Through the thin fabric of their clothes, Ye Fan could feel the warmth from He Han.

The elevator continued to open and close its doors, and more people flooded in.

As a result, Ye Fan and He Han found themselves standing even closer, their bodies’ warmth unmistakable.

Ye Fan felt a bit flustered. She wanted to move further back, but realized there was no more space. She could only lower her head and wait for the elevator to reach the ground floor.

He Han turned his head to look at her. Ye Fan’s hair cascaded down her shoulders, subtly revealing her delicate, fair neck.

Ye Fan wasn’t wearing any makeup, her face bare. Unlike her appearance in the drama, there was no trace of cosmetics on her.

He Han was momentarily taken aback.

There was a scent on Ye Fan that he recognized, a faint fragrance that lingered in the air, almost imperceptible.

He Han squinted. The smell reminded him of something from his memory—cool and serene.

But he couldn’t place it, though it felt inexplicably familiar.

At that moment, He Han finally realized there was something oddly familiar about Ye Fan.

………..

Later that day, the moment everyone had been waiting for arrived—the debut of the dancer, Jin Tan. People gathered in front of their TVs, eagerly awaiting her appearance.

Time ticked by slowly, everyone’s eyes glued to the screen.

And then, finally, the woman in the cheongsam appeared.

Her snow-white ankles, long legs, and waist that could be grasped with a single hand—before even seeing her face, her graceful figure was enough to take everyone’s breath away.

Finally, the lights settled on Jin Tan’s face.

Veiled, Jin Tan’s fair skin was still visible, and her exposed eyes were like the mist over the southern waters, or perhaps the cold, distant frost.

Her unique aura was striking and unforgettable.

On screen, every movement of Jin Tan was languid and seductive, full of allure. Even through the veil, a single glance from her made hearts race.

When Jin Tan seduced He Han, the slight tilt of her eyes conveyed a world of charm.

But when she drew her gun, her resolve was clear and unshakable. Even with He Han’s hand at her throat, there was no sign of fear.

Her seductive allure and cold, formidable presence coexisted effortlessly within the character of the dancer, Jin Tan.

As soon as she appeared, fans were already flooding the official drama’s Weibo account with comments.

“The preview doesn’t even come close to capturing how beautiful she is! She’s absolutely stunning!”

“I finally understand now—true beauty can be felt even through a veil. It just radiates from her.”

“As a woman, I’m almost swayed by Jin Tan. Her confidence when she drew the gun was just too cool.”

The comments came in rapidly, flooding the official Weibo page as fans marveled at Jin Tan’s beauty.

Meanwhile, the viewership soared at an astonishing rate, breaking records for the highest ratings since the show began!

The drama continued, and the plot progressed to a scene where, after He Han left, Jin Tan stood there, silent and still.

At that moment, her hand slowly rose, her pale fingers resting on the veil.

In the next instant, she would reveal her face.

Everyone held their breath, eyes glued to the screen, waiting for Jin Tan to lift the veil.

But the screen froze at that moment, and the episode ended with the credits rolling.

After all that waiting, the viewers had seen nothing. They were furious and stormed the drama’s official Weibo, bombarding it with comments.

“Let Jin Tan take off the veil already! I can’t hold back my curiosity any longer!”

“I have a feeling that the more we want to see Jin Tan’s face, the more the production team is going to tease us. Just give us a straight answer—when are they going to reveal who Jin Tan is?”

“Is this it? Are we really stuck here? I’m about to send the production team a threatening letter!”

“…”

The online protests were intense, with countless comments flooding the Weibo page.

A minor character was causing such a huge stir.

In the end, the comment section on the official account exploded.

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