After agreeing on a time, Chacha sent Ning An a message telling her to free up her evening.

Afterwards, Chacha crammed and went online to learn about Gu Fanghua’s acting career, gaining a more intuitive understanding of how powerful the other party was as an actress.

Time quickly passed.

At half past five, Chacha took a taxi with Ning An. Guangrong Hotel wasn’t far from where they were. It was only twenty minutes away and they would pass a shopping mall along the way.

The two left a bit early to buy gifts.

The other person invited them to dinner and it wouldn’t be right not to bring anything.

However, buying gifts for someone they had never met was tricky.

After asking Ning An’s opinion, Chacha went to a well-known dessert shop and bought cupcakes and ice cream. They were beautifully packaged and not much in quantity, but look very pretty and appetizing.

Then Chacha and Ning An continued walking around the mall.

In the end, they bought two bracelets worth quite a sum. The chains were inlaid with fine diamonds but they didn’t look outstanding and was even a bit unconventional. However after putting them on, they shone brightly and complement the skin.

This seemingly unremarkable thing needed to be paired with the wearer’s clothes and appearance.

Chacha thought it wasn’t bad, but Ning An thought it was too expensive.

Chacha said, “I’ll pay for it.  Just say you bought it.”

Ning An shook her head. “Don’t……”

Her brows were knitted for a moment, then she said with a pained expression, “Put it on my account. I’ll pay it back once I make some money.”

Chacha shrugged. “Since you want to pay for it yourself, then alright.”

Ning An felt a little happier.

She knew that Chen Cha was taking her all around for the sake of getting her a role, so she was embarrassed to take advantage of Chen Cha.

Actually, Chacha could go alone to meet Gu Fanghua, but Ning An was the female protagonist, and she had a halo.

As the holder of the protagonist halo, when villains saw her, they would think she was hateful no matter what she does. When righteous people saw her, they would think that although there’s nothing extraordinary about her, she was pleasing to the eye no matter what she does.

Characters, be it good and evil, would be interested in her.

Perhaps because Gu Fanghua grew up living in abundance, she wasn’t interested in many things. Instead, she’s fascinated with unusual things.

As long as Gu Fanghua could be interested in Ning An, Chacha was certain she’d take on 《The Road to the Sky》.

When they arrived at the hotel, Chacha sent An Ordinary Passerby a private message. The other party then told her to go directly to the dining hall.

On of the hotel staff came up to the two of them, bowed slightly and asked, “Hello, are you here for the banquet?”

“No.” Chacha smiled slightly.

The young employee blushed and his mouth opened slightly, suddenly unable to speak.

Chacha said, “We’re meeting someone at the dining hall. Can you tell us how to get there?”

“Of course! Please follow me.”

“Okay, thank you.”

“I-It’s nothing……”

Ning An was carrying the bag containing their gifts. She looked at Chen Cha who was shining brightly no matter where she was and suddenly felt a desire to become someone like her.

Chen Cha was able to handle everything with ease. No matter what situation she faces, she could stay calm and quickly think of solutions.

Ning An wanted become such a person.

She suppressed her thoughts and followed their footsteps with her back straight.

When they arrived at the dining hall, Chacha thanked the hotel staff again, declined his offer to help find the other person, and walked towards Gu Fanghua.

The other party was sitting by the floor-to-ceiling window and could be seen from the entrance.

Gu Fanghua’s figure was relatively petite and on the thin side, her skin was extremely fair, and her facial features were delicate and grand. She was eye-catching even from a distance.   

When Chacha arrived next to the other party, Gu Fanghua stood up and said with a smile, “You’re a minute late.”

“Apologies.” After apologizing, Chacha sat down and handed the other party the gift they brought. “It’s a small gift, please accept it.”

Ning An also handed the other party the bag in her hand.

“Thank you.” Gu Fanghua accepted the gifts.

The other party appeared warm and courteous on the surface, but Chacha know that it was just what she wanted to show people. In private, Gu Fanghua was a prideful and willful person.

However, her pridefulness and willfulness doesn’t outweigh her talent and status, and it only made people feel that this was the way it should be.

After placing an order, Gu Fanghua asked, “So, why did you ask me to meet?”

Chacha took out the script of 《The Road to the Sky》, pushed it in front of Gu Fanghua, and said, “Then I won’t prattle. You should have seen this script, what do you think about it?”

Gu Fanghua glanced at the front page and said, “I didn’t read it. I don’t like such mediocre title.”

Chacha’s eyebrows rose up and she chuckled. “If the director knew you rejected his script for that reason, he’ll probably cry until his eyes swell.”

Gu Fanghua said with a playful smile, “He didn’t know before, but now I’m not so sure.”

“He won’t know.” Chacha nodded and gave a smile. “Then, can I ask you to look at this script now? I think it’s great and worth seeing. Although the director isn’t well-known and has a cold theme, I can confidently predict that when this movie is made, it will become a classic.”

“So you’re here to be a lobbyist?” Gu Fanghua glanced at Ning An. Her first impression of her was that she’s quite pure, but also quite ordinary. “Or do you want to take advantage of my fame to promote Ms. Ning An?”

“That’s part of the reason.” Chacha didn’t deny it, but did not tell the whole truth either. “The biggest reason is still that I think you’re suitable for the role. I like your works and I’m familiar with all the characters you’ve played. You’ve never filmed a role of an adolescent that’s struggling between your heart and the reality. This one may not be extraordinary, but it’s very real.”

“Is that right……?” Gu Fanghua drawled.

Chacha kept smiling.

Gu Fanghua asked, “Then which character that I’ve played do you like the most?”

Chacha came prepared. She said, “The showgirl. It’s where darkness and light coexist. She’s struggling from falling, but no matter how hard she tries, she can’t escape the destruction. Her beauty is deep, but so is her pain.”

Gu Fanghua held her chin with one hand, her expression casual, as if she was examining the authenticity of Chen Cha’s words.

At this time, Ning An said weakly, “I think that character is so pitiful. She only wants to live like an ordinary person, but she can’t. She didn’t want to do those things. She was forced and had no choice but to do it on order to survive. I don’t like that role, it’s so sad.”

Ning An voiced her true feelings. They were obviously just discussing a fictional character, but her eyes reddened as she spoke.

Gu Fanghua was taken aback, not expecting Ning An’s emotions to be so big and obvious.

As the lead actress, she doesn’t feel much for such a tragic role, but a viewer could shed tears for her.

At first, instead of being curious about what was special about Ning An, she was more curious about why Chen Cha had taken a liking to this person and insisted on making her famous.

Now that she’d seen the other person, perhaps Chen Cha just likes the authentic softness Ning An had.

It felt boring.

Gu Fanghua suddenly lost interest.

She took a sip of water and said, “Speaking of which, Chen Cha, are you lesbian?”

Chacha was stunned. “Hmm? What?”

Gu Fanghua explained, “Look, bullying Ning An while giving her benefits and making her rely on you is a common method used by primary school students~ They bully the person they like to attract the other person’s attention.”

Ning An: “Huh???” T-t-this……

Chacha was speechless for a moment, then she said, “You’re thinking too much. I just think that Ning An has potential, so I’m putting effort into her. It’s all to earn money for myself.”

Chacha knew that Gu Fanghua hated the so-called feelings as she believed that greed was the foundation of all human beings.

Therefore, Chacha would never show her emotions in front of Gu Fanghua. In fact, she was indeed a person with little emotional attachment.

She only needs to show her true Buddhist-like color.

Ning An: “Huuuh?”

Ning An thought Chen Cha was trying her best to help her because they’re friends.

So it’s actually because Chen Cha saw her undiscovered talent?

Gu Fanghua looked at Ning An, but still failed to see anything special about the latter other than her exceptionally rich emotions.

Well, upon taking a closer look, the other party’s eyes were quite soulful and attractive.

Chacha told Gu Fanghua, “Please read the script first before deciding whether to act in this movie or not. Don’t you want to try a hand at a role you’ve never played before?”

Gu Fanghua said, “There are many roles that I have never played before.”

“Normally, people can’t have everything. Time is limited after all.” Chacha smiled and said, “By the way, this movie has a tight budget. If you decide to take the role, we can pay you in the form of dividends.”

Gu Fanghua asked, “Oh? How much do I get?”

Chacha answered, “Ten percent.”

Gu Fanghua found it slightly ridiculous. “Do you think my value is that cheap?”

Chacha told her, “As I said, this movie can definitely become a classic. Would you be willing to believe me at this moment? Of course, it’s normal not to be skeptical. In any case, is it okay if you read the script first before making a decision?”

Gu Fanghua shrugged. “Alright.”

During the meal, Gu Fanghua finished reading the script.

Once she was done, she was silent for a while. Her face became a bit more solemn as she said, “The script is indeed good, but this is a test for the director.”

Chacha said, “The script is written by the director himself.”

“A director who can write scripts may not necessarily be a good director.”

“How about trying to trust these less known people?”

“It’s very foolish to trust someone without seeing any evidence.”

Chacha nodded. “That’s something I agree with.”

Gu Fanghua stared at Chen Cha. “Then, why do you believe in them so much? I think you have your own basis.”

While she was talking, she would look at Ning An from time to time as a courtesy, lest Ning An feel isolated.

But the more Gu Fanghua look at her, the more she felt that Ning An was pleasing to the eye and really had a certain vibe. If Ning An’s acting skills were polished, perhaps she might be able to witness the growth of an interesting actress.

Ning An had a strange charm about her. The more one look at her, the more one felt that she was a good person. Helping her would definitely get the results one wanted and she gave off the feeling that one could trust her.

Gu Fanghua swept a glance at Ning An, unaware that her impression of Ning An was constantly changing for the better.

Chacha smiled sweetly. “Intuition.”

Gu Fanghua burst out laughing. “Hahaha, intuition. Hah, alright, alright, then I’ll trust your intuition. But I also have requirements.”

Chacha said, “Tell me.”

“First, I want to play the role of the younger sister. Second, I want a remuneration of 70 million. As you said, I’ll receive 10% of the dividends. If it didn’t reach 70 million, you’ll make up the rest. If there’s an extra, I’ll buy you a gift.”

“Okay.” Chacha added, “But there’s no need for a gift. The extra can be regarded as my gift to you.”

Gu Fanghua couldn’t help laughing, as if she had heard a funny joke.

“I haven’t taken any roles this year so I’m free to film. However, it can’t disturb my classes.”

“Of course.” Chacha nodded. “I will contact you again for the rest.”

Gu Fanghua took out a business card and handed it over. “This is my manager’s number. I’ll call and tell her about this. As for other things, just contact her.”

“Alright.” After the matter was settled, Chacha and Ning An sat there for a while before bidding farewell.

Once they’ve returned, Ning An couldn’t help but said, “It doesn’t matter if I didn’t go, I didn’t do anything……”

Chacha smiled and touched her head. “You just consider yourself as a mascot, and as one, you’re already excellent. You’ve worked hard today.”

Ning An looked at Chen Cha’s gentle, elegant and harmonious smile and was speechless.