Ye Fan arrived on set, fully aware that Tang Jin would be filming today. This was their first meeting in this life.

The day she shot scenes with He Han, Tang Jin hadn’t been present—she had been busy with her schedule in another production.

Ye Fan recalled the events described in the book. Tang Jin had been jealous of the original owner’s beauty, worried that her stand-in might steal the spotlight, and went out of her way to suppress her. Later, when she learned the original owner was the biological daughter of the Tang family, her bullying escalated further.

Lowering her gaze, Ye Fan felt a cold resolve rise within her. According to the book, conflict between Tang Jin and her was inevitable. If Tang Jin made a move against her, she wouldn’t sit back and take it.

Ye Fan sat quietly in her seat, waiting patiently.

After a while, the sound of commotion erupted near the entrance as a group of people walked in.

Looking up, Ye Fan saw a tall woman at the forefront. Her fair skin and red lips stood out, and she wore sunglasses that concealed her expression.

It was Tang Jin.

Tang Jin strode in, flanked by two assistants. Leisurely removing her sunglasses, she exuded the air of a star used to the spotlight.

There was no denying Tang Jin’s beauty—it was what helped her rise to fame as a popular actress. However, her face bore an expression of arrogance, creating an unapproachable, aloof aura.

Tang Jin often revealed her true emotions in private, but in public, she always played the role of a considerate idol.

She smiled sweetly in front of others, but behind their backs, she didn’t hesitate to deal with anyone who posed a threat to her, showing no mercy.

Tang Jin sat down in a chair, and as soon as she did, her assistant, Xiao Yan, immediately handed her a glass of water. She accepted it and took a delicate sip.

Xiao Yan reminded her, “You’re filming the rain scene today.”

Tang Jin glanced at the script and frowned. “Rain scene?”

Xiao Yan nodded. “In this scene, you’ll be caught in the rain and slide down the slope.”

“I don’t want to shoot this scene,” Tang Jin immediately refused.

She wasn’t interested in dirty, exhausting scenes like that.

Then, a thought seemed to strike her, and she asked. “Where’s my stand-in?”

Xiao Yan looked around the set, his gaze landing on Ye Fan. He pointed in her direction. “Her name is Ye Fan. She’s your stand-in actress.”

Tang Jin followed Xiao Yan’s finger and squinted. “That woman is my stand-in?”

She had never realized that her stand-in could be so beautiful.

Ye Fan was turned to the side, her profile flawless and fair. Even though she hadn’t seen her full face yet, Tang Jin could already tell that Ye Fan was a stunning beauty.

Tang Jin’s eyes darkened. A mere stand-in, and yet she was so striking. A surge of anger bubbled up inside her, and she tightened her grip.

But so what? With no background, a newcomer in the entertainment industry could never rise to the top.

Tang Jin smiled, dismissing Ye Fan entirely.

Just then, the director approached and asked. “Are you clear on today’s scenes?”

Tang Jin glanced at Xiao Yan, who responded, “Director, Tang Jin is feeling unwell today. She might not be able to do the rain scene.”

Tang Jin said nothing, her expression calm. It was well known in the industry that Tang Jin had strong connections, and the Tang family provided her with top-tier resources.

The director’s brow furrowed slightly.

The director knew that the Tang family held significant power, but he couldn’t stand those who relied on their influence rather than putting in effort.

For the sake of the Tang family’s reputation, the director suppressed his emotions and said nothing. He turned to Ye Fan and spoke. “Since that’s the case, we’ll have Ye Fan do the scene.”

Ye Fan remained calm upon hearing this. She had already anticipated that Tang Jin wouldn’t be willing to shoot the rain scene.

Tang Jin’s malicious nature was well-hidden beneath a friendly exterior, which earned her praise in the industry. In reality, she used her family’s wealth and power to sabotage numerous competitors behind the scenes.

Ye Fan responded with a soft, neutral hum.

Afterward, Ye Fan had her makeup done and changed into her costume, standing under the lights.

She wore a simple, worn outfit with no adornments in her hair, yet she still exuded an air of elegance and calm, her beauty undeniable.

A flicker of jealousy flashed in Tang Jin’s eyes.

Even she couldn’t deny it—Ye Fan was beautiful. Despite her plain attire, she hadn’t been overshadowed by the lack of embellishment.

The people on set looked at Ye Fan, then glanced over at Tang Jin.

They thought to themselves that Ye Fan, merely Tang Jin’s stand-in had somehow managed to steal the spotlight from Tang Jin, who stood in front of her.

The scene began.

It was a rain scene, and the set had already been prepared.

The scene depicted the female lead recalling a training session. In the heavy rain, she slipped down a slope and ended up aiming a gun at someone across from her.

Ye Fan wasn’t experienced in acting, but she immersed herself in the role, trying to understand the emotions of the character.

She stood on the slope, lowered her body, and slid down.

The slope was covered with scattered branches and small stones, and through her clothes, she could feel the rough texture, which was somewhat painful.

Then, Ye Fan knelt on one knee, gripping the gun with both hands, aiming it at the person ahead of her.

The director called out. “Cut.”

Ye Fan stood up and looked at the director.

The director said, “Ye Fan, there were a few movements that weren’t quite right.”

He demonstrated the moves, and Ye Fan listened attentively, nodding. “Got it.”

Tang Jin leaned back in her chair, a smug expression appearing between her brows. If she had shot this scene herself, it would have been her suffering through the pain right now.

She watched Ye Fan with casual interest.

Ye Fan changed into dry clothes, and the rain-drenched ones were blown dry. She returned to the slope, sliding down again and aiming her gun at the person in front of her.

The director furrowed his brows. “Cut.”

Ye Fan looked at him.

The director thought for a moment and said. “Your movements were better, but raise your hands a little higher.”

It wasn’t that Ye Fan was performing poorly; the director just had high standards, and every detail had to be perfect.

“Okay,” Ye Fan replied simply.

She listened humbly, understanding that since she was in the crew, she needed to accept criticism. This was also a valuable learning opportunity.

At that moment, someone walked through the door. He was none other than He Han, strolling into the set at a relaxed pace.

He glanced casually at Ye Fan in the center, his eyes pausing for a brief moment.

Then, He Han looked away indifferently.

Ye Fan stood in the rain, her back straight. Her features were striking, but her pale face carried a hint of stubbornness.

His manager casually mentioned, “This scene was originally for Tang Jin, but since she said she wasn’t feeling well, Ye Fan is stepping in to take her place.”

He Han remained silent.

Again and again, Ye Fan’s take was deemed a miss, but she showed no signs of impatience.

She stood in the rain, droplets sliding slowly down her chin, her clothes soaked through.

She appeared somewhat disheveled, yet it did nothing to diminish her beauty; in fact, it added a touch of fragile vulnerability that made her even more captivating.

He Han’s gaze shifted slightly. It was rare to see such a dedicated stand-in in the entertainment industry.

He Han moved slightly forward in his chair, elbows resting on his knees, watching with interest.

Tang Jin looked at Ye Fan’s face, a surge of jealousy rising within her. She suddenly spoke up. “Director, just now, I think Ye Fan’s movement might have hit her face?”

The director checked the footage and, indeed, that was the case. Ye Fan’s hair covered part of her face, and if the details were overlooked, the shot could have been passed.

The director was very demanding; any small imperfection would lead to a request for a retake.

He turned to Ye Fan, his tone softer. “Ye Fan, try again. Let’s make sure this time we get it right on the first take.”

He was very pleased with Ye Fan. Despite all the retakes, she had maintained a good attitude throughout, and such dedication naturally earned him a higher opinion of her.

Ye Fan took her position on the slope again, staring ahead, the director’s words still fresh in her mind. She made the move.

This time, the shot passed.

The director let out a relieved sigh. The scene had taken a long time to get right, but fortunately, it had now achieved near-perfect results.

He smiled and said, “Ye Fan, thank you for your hard work.”

“It’s nothing,” Ye Fan shook her head.

Everyone in the room was watching her. To receive the director’s praise was no small feat, and it was clear to everyone that Ye Fan’s dedication had earned her that recognition.

Tang Jin scoffed.

He Han had been paying close attention to Ye Fan, and when he saw her successfully complete the scene, his gaze shifted slightly.

His eyes fell on the slender, straight-backed figure.

Ye Fan.

He Han slowly chewed on those two words as a hint of interest flashing in his dark eyes.

His thin lips curved into a faint smile.

After a moment of contemplation, He Han spoke a few words to his agent.

The agent was a little stunned but didn’t press further. He approached the director instead. “Director, I heard the role of the dancer in this drama is still open?”

The director nodded. “The actress who was supposed to play the dancer had to back out last minute. We haven’t found anyone suitable yet.”

“How about Ye Fan?”

The director was taken aback. He had always viewed Ye Fan as just Tang Jin’s stand-in and had never considered her for such a role. However, her dedication today had made him take notice of her.

Looking back now, Ye Fan’s features were striking, yet not overdone, and her temperament perfectly suited the role. She was indeed a very fitting candidate.

The director suddenly asked, “Is this He Han’s suggestion?”

“Yes.”

The director fell into thought.

Ye Fan’s features were bright and beautiful, yet her aura was cool and aloof, which was exactly what the role required. They hadn’t been able to find an actress who fit the bill, so it seemed best to let Ye Fan try.

Ye Fan picked up her bag and walked to a quiet corner. She had been filming all day and hadn’t called her baby, so she wasn’t sure how he was doing.

She furrowed her brows as a sharp pain shot through her elbow. Lifting her sleeve, she looked down. Her fair skin was marked with several small cuts, the scratches from earlier in the shoot now clearly visible.

She had endured the pain while filming, but now that the scene was done, the discomfort became more noticeable.

Her phone rang, and she answered. On the other end, Ye Duo’s soft, sweet voice called out, “Mommy.”

All the pain seemed to dissipate as she heard his voice. She smiled gently, replying. “Baby, have you been good today?”

“I’ve been good, I just missed you,” the baby’s voice sounded a bit pitiful.

Ye Fan’s heart melted. “I’ll be home soon,” she reassured him softly.

After leaving, Ye Fan didn’t notice, but He Han followed her gaze, his eyes lingering on her.

Just in time, he saw the soft smile on Ye Fan’s face—a gentle, faint smile.

He Han raised an eyebrow.

Even after so many takes, Ye Fan had remained calm and composed.

Yet now, she showed such a gentle expression.

Two completely opposite emotions, appearing on the same person.

A rare spark of interest stirred in He Han’s usually indifferent heart.

But it quickly faded, leaving no trace behind.

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