69novels Chapter 249 I Was Counter-Taken by the Male Lead (37)
Chapter 249 I Was Counter-Taken by the Male Lead (37)
Suddenly gaining popularity, many brands rushed to the scene. Xu Yanli carefully selected several suitable spokespeople for Jiang Rou.
Some directors did hand him scripts, but Xu Yanli quickly glanced through a few and rejected them all without hesitation. His usually smiling face clearly showed his disdain.
"These brainless, melodramatic mother-in-law/daughter-in-law dramas are so cringeworthy they're an eyesore. Their aesthetic sense hasn't improved at all over the years, no wonder they've flopped so badly."
Xu Yanli bluntly criticized that although Jiang Rou could play the female lead in this kind of script, it would not benefit her and might even become a burden. Xu Yanli would never allow such a thing to happen.
With Xu Yanli as her powerful backer, Jiang Rou naturally received quite a few notebooks. After discarding a few particularly troublesome ones, she spent a long time picking and choosing before finally selecting a few to present to her.
"These are all good, see which one you like."
As Jiang Rou looked at the script, she said to Xu Yanli:
"Thank you for your help, Uncle Xu."
Xu Yanli waved his hand dismissively. He was getting on in years, and Jiang Rou might be the last artist he would mentor. She was a promising talent, and perhaps she could help him retire with honor.
Jiang Rou's gaze darted back and forth between several scripts, while 021 was also busy.
"This won't work. The male actor got into trouble, and the show hasn't aired yet."
"This won't work either; the costumes, makeup, and props were ridiculed, and the ratings plummeted."
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Several books were rejected by 021 in a row. When Jiang Rou's gaze fell on one of them, 021 suddenly became very excited.
"Rou Rou, quickly choose this one! This is a phenomenal hit drama, and all the characters in it have been promoted."
Jiang Rou's eyes flickered, and she picked up the drama that had surprised 021. She flipped through a few pages and found it was a campus drama, directed by a newcomer, and not a big production.
Jiang Rou handed it to Xu Yanli:
"Uncle Xu, I think this is good."
Xu Yanli reached out and took the book, flipping through a few pages. His brows gradually relaxed, and he nodded in satisfaction.
"Not bad. Although you're a new director, you've already made several dramas of this type. This script is perfect for you."
After finalizing the script, the director still needed to conduct an interview. Jiang Rou read through the script and wore clothes that matched the female lead's personality on the day of the interview.
As expected, the director immediately decided that Jiang Rou would be the female lead.
The director was a young man in his thirties who was quite romantic. After seeing Jiang Rou, he excitedly surrounded her, looking at her again and again, and kept making exclamations. The other staff members, on the other hand, seemed unfazed by the sight.
The filming took about three months. Fortunately, Jiang Rou had completed her four-year university coursework in advance, so joining the crew now did not conflict with her studies.
After signing the contract and confirming her start date, Jiang Rou finally had some free time. But that wasn't entirely true; her schedule was packed every day.
Today I'm helping my grandma buy groceries and cook, tomorrow I'm helping Xie Nan work overtime, and when I have time I'll video chat with Qin Nuan. Even my roommates come to hang out with Jiang Rou whenever they have a spare moment.
Amidst everyone's reluctance, Jiang Rou joined the crew. Although she knew the crew was short of money, she only realized how poor the crew could be after experiencing it firsthand.
These tough times only ended when Xie Nan came to visit the set. He generously invested a lot of money, and the director, who used to berate people on set with a variety of insults, started showering people with nice words as if they were free.
After learning the amount Xie Nan had invested, Jiang Rou sat in the car without saying a word. Xie Nan drove while keeping an eye on her emotions, and when she didn't respond, he quickly parked the car in a safe area.
The atmosphere inside the car was quiet. Upon hearing Xie Nan's gentle question, Jiang Rou's tears welled up, and she buried her face in Xie Nan's arms, sobbing softly.
Seeing this, Xie Nan became anxious and began to wonder if someone had bullied Jiang Rou. He suppressed his wild thoughts and calmed himself down to comfort Jiang Rou.
"What's wrong, Rou Rou? Tell me, okay?"
Xie Nan's somewhat stern expression suddenly turned into a wry smile after hearing Jiang Rou's words.
"Why did you invest all the money? What will happen to this money if I mess it up? Why didn't you discuss this with me beforehand?"
Xie Nan's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down. Hearing Jiang Rou's words, he couldn't help but feel a surge of tenderness in his heart.
"It was my fault. I will never act on my own again. I will discuss everything with you, okay?"
Seeing Jiang Rou nod, Xie Nan smiled, his voice becoming even gentler:
"But Rou Rou, you have to be considerate of me. I can't bear to see you suffer. I just want you to be happy and do what you love."
After the two talked things out, they naturally had a happy date and dinner. However, just as Xie Nan was about to return home, the weather turned bad and a sudden downpour occurred.
Watching the lightning and thunder outside, Jiang Rou nestled obediently in Xie Nan's arms. She shifted uncomfortably at the sound of thunder and, feeling the scorching heat of the large stove beneath her, smiled mischievously.
She clung weakly to Xie Nan's shoulder, and another bolt of lightning struck the sky. Terrified, she straddled Xie Nan, pressing her entire body against his chest.
Xie Nan couldn't help but groan, his large hand gripping Jiang Rou's waist, the warmth of his palm burning through her clothes and scorching her skin.
Jiang Rou raised her head slightly, her eyes filled with tears as she looked at Xie Nan, her voice weak and trembling:
"Anan, I'm so scared, will you stay with me?"
Jiang Rou's breath was fragrant and sweet, hitting Xie Nan's Adam's apple. Xie Nan's abdomen tightened suddenly, as if all the heat in his body had gathered in one place, and Jiang Rou's large hand on his waist became even hotter.
Xie Nan's dark eyes rolled, and after a long while, his throat bobbed, his voice hoarse:
"it is good".
Another clap of thunder startled the room, and the warm yellow light suddenly went out. Jiang Rou gasped and wrapped her arms tightly around Xie Nan's neck, pressing her cherry lips to his ear and whispering his name as if he were her only support.
Feeling the increasingly rapid breathing beneath her, Jiang Rou inadvertently brushed her lips against Xie Nan's ear.
Suddenly, Jiang Rou felt a warm and soft touch on her neck, followed by her earlobe, cheek, forehead, and finally her lips.
Jiang Rou opened her eyes slightly and was met with a pair of dark eyes filled with turbulent emotions. Before she could react, a passionate kiss landed on her, and Jiang Rou clung tightly to Xie Nan's shoulder.
Jiang Rou lay on Xie Nan's chest, her soft black hair spread behind her, her clothes long gone, her jade-like skin now flushed pink, and a pair of large, well-defined hands gently stroking her back to help her catch her breath.
Xie Nan felt the softness against his chest, and his emotions were still running high. He warned himself not to hurt Jiang Rou and suppressed his desire.
Just as she was about to get up to take a cold shower, she groaned and collapsed onto the bed before she could even straighten up, and Jiang Rou fell down with her.
The spot that Jiang Rou had inadvertently grasped was now standing straight behind her.
Xie Nan held Jiang Rou's hand to prevent her from touching him, his breathing becoming increasingly rapid. After Jiang Rou leaned down and whispered something to him, he froze, then could no longer suppress the strong desire in his heart.
In a dizzying moment, Jiang Rou found herself lying on the bed.
The rain was still falling outside the window when suddenly a loud bang echoed across the sky. A thick bolt of lightning cleaved through the clouds, which helplessly bore the force of the lightning.
Then countless bolts of lightning struck in succession, the small clouds trembling as they bore the force of the lightning. After an unknown amount of time, a thunderclap struck, and the rain that had gathered in the clouds poured down.