Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life Chapter 1653 - 1642: The Villain’s Foster Mother

"The second lead is Ye Mu?" Upon learning that the second male lead in the film she was about to act in was the recently popular Ye Mu, Zhou Linxia was quite happy. After all, popularity means attention, and as a newcomer paired with a rather ordinary lead actor whose face was hard to remember despite many years in the industry, the addition of Ye Mu would surely draw attention to this film, wouldn’t it?

The plot of the film "Shengxia" primarily takes place in the summer, and with graduation season coming in a few months, releasing it then would undoubtedly maximize profits. Therefore, once the main actors were confirmed, filming eagerly started.

When Ye Mu was filming this movie, Ye Qiu didn’t accompany him. Instead, she went back to fulfill the promises she had made to directors, producers, and actors to cook private meals for them. This hiatus lasted quite a while, and those who had tasted her cooking were already impatient.

What could be better than earning money and networking? Especially knowing that she had now obtained her manager’s license and was handling the currently popular Ye Mu, those interested in collaboration were even more passionate about her.

In the future, they’d frequently encounter each other, so maintaining a connection and enjoying a few more meals she prepared didn’t hurt. After several meals, Ye Qiu’s phone was filled with a lot of new contacts.

Ye Mu commented having heard about it, simply feeling that his niece had good fortune, with a mother devoted to her. She’s still in high school, but once she officially enters the entertainment industry, won’t a wealth of resources be thrown her way?

Everyone says the Zhou family is powerful and Zhou Linxia has many friends, but the Zhou family’s influence can’t control the entertainment industry. No matter how many friends Zhou Linxia has, could anyone like Ye Qiu who has the entire industry’s contacts and can instantly track entertainment trends exist?

Moreover, his niece has him, her uncle. He can pave the way, ensuring no one dares to bully her in the future.

Ye Mu thought about keeping his phone handy as he was up for the next scene. This scene involves him confessing to Zhou Linxia, but Zhou Linxia calmly rejects him, claiming that he only outshines other classmates due to his family and is undeserving of her admiration.

In the original novel, this scene was described with a strong, rational female lead. Yet, with Zhou Linxia and Ye Mu’s performance, and Ye Mu’s inherent charisma, when Zhou Linxia uttered these lines, it seemed petty and ungrateful. The director had them redo it several times as he was dissatisfied.

During a break, Ye Mu approached the director saying, "I actually think it’s fine for this to differ a bit from the original. Isn’t youth like this? Full of passion but also confusion. After the female lead graduates and enters society, looking back at the rich second generation who pursued her, she finds him quite impressive. But once missed, it’s forever missed. Just keep moving forward, there’s nothing to regret."

His words lit up a spark in the director’s eyes, who immediately went to discuss it with the screenwriter, who also happened to be the original author. Under Ye Mu’s bright gaze, the author was somewhat entranced and nodded, even adding two more scenes for him. After adding them, she felt that beauty was captivating, but the additions seemed good too. She believed female viewers would definitely swoon over the second lead when the film aired.

Zhou Linxia was unaware of all this, she just felt incredibly relieved when the director finally announced that they successfully reshot the scene.

Ye Mu hummed a little tune, knowing that although just slightly altering the original plot, it had quite an impact on Zhou Linxia. He could foresee female viewers later criticizing the film’s heroine for being ungrateful, especially since he’s so handsome. Wouldn’t his fans feel for him?

In the film, there’s a rich, handsome, talented, and devoted second lead that she fails to cherish, claiming everything he achieves is due to his family. Since when did having good family support become a shame? Could the heroine still find such a good man after entering the workforce?

"Mr. Ye, I’m really sorry for dragging you along for the reshot so many times earlier. Are you free tonight? Why don’t I treat you to dinner?" Zhou Linxia walked over, her heart uneasy.

Not to mention, the figure that Little Wood Spirit transformed into is truly captivating, with hardly any woman left unaffected, especially Zhou Linxia, who was thoroughly cared for during filming. Her girlhood curiosity couldn’t help but imagine a scenario.

"No thanks, I have other plans tonight." Ye Mu declined outright. Isn’t Ye Qiu’s cooking better? Why would he go out to eat?

Zhou Linxia felt disappointed upon hearing this, but didn’t press further, subconsciously believing that a popular figure like Ye Mu having other engagements at night is normal.

"Why do you seem so distracted coming out for dinner with us today?" Unable to invite Ye Mu, Zhou Linxia went out with friends but seemed disinterested.

"I feel like I’m falling in love." Zhou Linxia cradled her face, saying, prompting a pause from a man slicing steak nearby, who then looked at her intensely.

The female friends didn’t notice anything amiss, but were curious and asked, "You’ve finally awakened? Who’s the guy that managed to conquer you?"

"It’s not that he conquered me, but I think I have a crush on him." As she spoke, she let out a bashful smile.

"Who is it? Do we know him?"

"Didn’t I recently go film a movie? Do you know who I’m acting opposite?"

"Liang Kai? Isn’t he a rather ordinary actor from Li Tangfeng’s entertainment company? You fancy him? Are your eyes working correctly?"

Zhou Linxia rolled her eyes: "Of course not him."

"Then who is it? Isn’t he the main lead?"

"It’s the actor playing the movie’s second male lead."

"Ye Mu?" Li Tangfeng spoke up with a serious tone, feeling a sense of crisis.

"Who’s Ye Mu?" This female friend wasn’t very invested in the entertainment world and pulled out her phone to search. Upon seeing Ye Mu in an advertisement, she was instantly taken aback.

"When did the entertainment industry have such an exceptional man? This photo must be touched up, right?"

"Certainly not. He’s even more handsome in person than in the ads, and he’s incredibly gentlemanly with a very unique charm."

"You’re giving him such high praise, making me intrigued. Linxia, can I visit your film set?"

"You can visit, but no flirting. I’ve already set my eyes on him first."

The female friend chuckled: "It’s all about ability. You’re still in the crush stage, which means he’s not interested in you. Maybe he likes my type better."

"Drop the idea, isn’t everyone in the entertainment industry career-focused?"

"In the end, it’s all for fame and fortune, can what I offer be less than what he earns himself?" The female friend confidently said, leaving Zhou Linxia speechless because in their social circle, nobody lacked money or status. Of course, she could offer it, but if Ye Mu could be easily swayed, he wouldn’t be worth pursuing.