Chapter 50: Hehe

But as for Xia Wanwan, Mu Ruo could only say she deserved it.

Hehe.

Seeing the other person suffer made Mu Ruo quite happy.

Perhaps she was too pleased, as she couldn’t get into character during filming, and her smugness showed in her eyes and expressions, which led to Director Zhao scolding her.

“Your emotions are off!” Director Zhao yelled loudly, criticizing Mu Ruo, “What’s with that look? You’re happy because the rebels have taken five cities, aren’t you?”

Xia Wanwan had cried with Lu Beichen all night yesterday and still came today, unwilling to accept the situation.

She didn’t believe that, as a newcomer, Mu Ruo could be better than her.

Xia Wanwan regretted not having any scenes with Mu Ruo. If she had, everyone’s discerning eyes would surely reveal who was better and who was worse.

Seeing Director Zhao scolding Mu Ruo right away made Xia Wanwan very pleased, instantly erasing her displeasure from last night.

Mu Ruo wasn’t angry after being scolded.

She knew it was her own fault for not being immersed in the role. Moreover, it was almost impossible not to get scolded in such a strict director’s set.

She made a gesture: “Director Zhao, give me a few minutes to adjust my state.”

Director Zhao didn’t expect Mu Ruo to have such a good attitude and nodded.

Mu Ruo took a few sips of water, letting her mood calm down gradually, and immersed herself in the world of the script.

Moments later.

“3, 2, 1, action!”

The princess hastily pushed away the nearest maid, her eyes reddening in an instant, but she bit her lip and forcefully suppressed all her emotions and tears. Her gaze shifted from shock to growing hatred as she ran barefoot to the other end of the palace.

“Cut.”

Director Zhao nodded: “Good.”

If it weren’t for the fact that he hadn’t seen any of Mu Ruo’s previous work, Director Zhao would have suspected that she had a lot of acting experience.

Even a professional newcomer couldn’t achieve such delicate and precise emotional changes.

Other actors who had doubted that Mu Ruo was relying on capital to enter the cast began to change their views.

Even without capital, Mu Ruo’s acting skills were still up to standard, enough to make Director Zhao choose her.

Xia Wanwan, watching from the side, turned pale and cast a gloomy look at Mu Ruo.

She hadn’t known that Mu Ruo was so well-hidden and possessed such skills.

But even if she was looked down upon by the director, Xia Wanwan still insisted on staying.

She was very attentive to everyone in the crew, even showing concern for the small assistants, so her impression among them remained positive.

Except for those actors who had performed scenes with Xia Wanwan.

Mu Ruo continued to do what she needed to do every day.

Life was already so tiring, and she just wanted to please herself, not to constantly seek approval from people who had nothing to do with her.

For Mu Ruo, everyone was just a colleague, and she treated them with a normal attitude.

So some crew members privately said that Mu Ruo was arrogant and aloof.

Mu Ruo finally had a day off and went to dinner with Haili and Zhou Jian.

During this time, Zhou Jian was still entangled with Zeng Xiaoyue, and they discussed relationship matters throughout the meal.

Seeing Zhou Jian’s love-struck state, Mu Ruo just wanted to focus on eating.

In the original text, Zhou Jian and Zeng Xiaoyue were both married, and their bond couldn’t be broken by a few words or events.

“Sister Ruo, I followed your advice, and Xiaoyue is indeed very enthusiastic towards me.”

These days, Zhou Jian hasn’t been sending Zeng Xiaoyue red envelopes or expensive gifts as he did when they first met.

Zeng Xiaoyue had enjoyed Zhou Jian’s previous enthusiasm, and her daily expenses had gradually become extravagant. Suddenly, Zhou Jian’s lack of enthusiasm and his cessation of giving her expensive items made her a bit panicked.

It’s really hard to find a rich second-generation like Zhou Jian who is both foolish and rich.

Zeng Xiaoyue knows many cunning rich second-generations who not only deceive but are also miserly, giving fake gifts.

In comparison, Zhou Jian is like a breath of fresh air.

Even though she still dislikes Zhou Jian, she has to admit that having such a devoted admirer has greatly improved her quality of life.

So, seeing that Zhou Jian rarely gives her gifts anymore, she thought it might be due to her previous cold attitude and took the initiative to be nice to him, constantly showing concern for his well-being.

As for Wu Shuoliang’s job, Zeng Xiaoyue didn’t force Zhou Jian to arrange it.

Zhou Jian is enjoying their current relationship and is especially grateful to Mu Ruo.

“Ruo Ruo, do you think I should propose to Xiaoyue?”

Mu Ruo found it hard to respond: “Zhou Jian, during your time together, didn’t you notice anything wrong? For example, did she ever make you feel a bit disappointed?”

Zhou Jian wasn’t happy: “Ruo Ruo, that’s impossible. You’re just like my mom; she also says Xiaoyue is not good.”

Mu Ruo: “……”

Well.

You can’t reason with someone in love; they might even think of you as a meddling old hag.

Mu Ruo thought about Zhou Jian potentially ending up in prison and couldn’t help but shake her head: “Don’t propose now; nowadays, girls don’t want to marry young. When you’ve established your career and made it strong, it won’t be too late to think about proposing. Haili, don’t you think so?”

Haili naturally agreed with Mu Ruo, nodding vigorously.

Mu Ruo took a sip of juice: “Besides, I have a lot of work this year. If you get married, I won’t be able to attend.”

Haili: “If Ruo Ruo doesn’t attend, I won’t go either.”

Zhou Jian was intimidated by the two elder sisters and shook his head: “Then forget it. Ruo Ruo, how have you been recently?”

Mu Ruo found it hard to explain.

Xia Wanwan has stopped working as the hotel receptionist.

Xia Wanwan specifically booked a room next to Mu Ruo’s.

Mu Ruo is once again forced to overhear their interactions from the wall.

Everyone knows about the original owner’s sincere feelings for Lu Beichen.

If Mu Ruo were still the old Mu Ruo, she would probably go mad hearing about her beloved man being with someone she dislikes.

Xia Wanwan is an expert at psychological manipulation, subtly pushing someone to the point where they have to act out.

The current Mu Ruo hasn’t gone mad.

But she still has thoughts of going crazy every day.

Fortunately, she bought a pair of high-quality earplugs that allow her to sleep soundly through the night.

While eating, Mu Ruo glanced at her phone.

She unexpectedly found a message from Fu Jianzhi.

“I’m free tonight. I’ll come to the hotel you’re staying at.”

Mu Ruo: “Uh.”

The boss’s sleep is already poor, and with the hotel having inadequate soundproofing, Mu Ruo feared Fu Jianzhi might end up disturbing the main characters.

But Mu Ruo wouldn’t dare to casually oppose Fu Jianzhi’s decision.

As an excellent high-salaried worker, whatever the boss says goes, with no room for refusal.

Mu Ruo: “Okay.”