The director took the initiative to explain, "I heard she suddenly became popular in the US a year ago out of the blue. There seems to be a backer behind her. She took sexy photos relying on her figure. Now many businesses have spotted her commercial value and are seeking cooperation with her. She was doing well in the US, but for some reason, she suddenly returned to China for development."
"Returned to China? Isn't she American?"
"No."
After listening to the director, Meng Nianchu nodded in understanding and pursed her lips into a faint smile.
The director pressed on and brought up the script again, "Although it's not the leading female role, the role of the second female lead also has good scenes and is very important in the drama. Miss Nianchu, you have excellent acting skills. I really can't feel at ease letting someone else play this role."
"I know Miss Nianchu just gave birth recently, but I really appreciate your acting skills, so I dared to come here. How about you think it over carefully?"
He didn't directly ask Meng Nianchu for an answer.
Meng Nianchu also had concerns and replied politely, "Okay, I'll give you an answer tonight as soon as possible."
"Great!"
"But there's no hurry. Miss Nianchu, think it over carefully. If you have any questions, feel free to call me!"
"Okay."
Meng Nianchu got up to see the director off personally, but the director waved his hands repeatedly, "I can find my way out. Miss Nianchu, you should rest well. I'm waiting for your reply."
Seeing his enthusiasm, Meng Nianchu nodded with a smile in response. Watching the director gradually disappear from her sight, Meng Nianchu sat back on the sofa and picked up the script again.
Strangely enough, the actress the director mentioned who had suddenly become popular in the US in the past year kept lingering in Meng Nianchu's mind.
Almost unconsciously, Meng Nianchu took out her phone and started searching for actresses who met these criteria on the Internet. After a lot of screening, she finally found the most suitable one.
Then she searched for more information about that person. Looking at the woman's headshot in the profile, Meng Nianchu inexplicably felt a sense of oppression welling up in her heart. She just felt this person was so familiar!
Frowning slightly, Meng Nianchu almost read all the information about that woman. She was as persistent as if she were investigating her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend.
The more she read, the more she felt as if she had seen this person somewhere before.
After looking for a long time until her eyes ached, Meng Nianchu reluctantly put down her phone, let out a long breath, and rubbed her temples. The woman's photo kept flashing in her mind. Meng Nianchu murmured softly, "I clearly don't know this person. Why do I feel as if I've seen her somewhere before when I saw her for the first time?"
Linda...
But she really had no impression of this person in her memory!
After all, it was just a feeling of familiarity. This suspicion didn't last long before it was temporarily put aside when Mu Junze came back from outside carrying their one - year - old son.
Seeing their one - year - old son being carried roughly in Mu Junze's arms, Meng Nianchu quickly took the child from his arms.
"Where is there someone who takes care of a child like you?"
Mu Junze put the baby supplies and a stack of documents on the coffee table, "What do you want to eat?"
As he said that, he was about to walk into the kitchen.
Meng Nianchu felt sorry for him for taking care of the child all day and still having to be busy with work. She grabbed his big hand and made him sit beside her, "I'll cook later."
Rarely being so gentle during this period, Mu Junze was quite flattered. He eyed Meng Nianchu suspiciously from head to toe and asked, "Do you have something to say?"
Meng Nianchu couldn't help but think of the director who had invited her to act in a play.
Actually, Meng Nianchu really liked that script. But she was worried that the child was too young. If she went to act in the play, it would be too hard for Mu Junze to take care of the child alone. At least she could help with some things at home for now.
Hearing his question, she couldn't hold back her thoughts and just blurted it out.
"When I was at the company today, a director came to Shangting to find me. He said there was a play that was very suitable for me. He asked me to think it over. I also have a good impression of that play."
Mu Junze clasped his big hands and placed them on his thighs, "Do you want to go?"
Meng Nianchu nodded, "I really do, but the child..."
"Go if you want." Mu Junze said directly.
His straightforward answer surprised and delighted Meng Nianchu. Then she frowned in distress, "If I'm not around the child for a whole day, won't it be too hard for you to take care of him alone?"
Mu Junze remained calm, "No."
This reassurance really touched Meng Nianchu. If she hadn't been holding the child in her arms, she would have surely hugged Mu Junze and given him a big kiss.
Since Mu Junze had already agreed, Meng Nianchu didn't hesitate anymore. She immediately called the director and said she could join the crew.
The director was also extremely happy to hear that and immediately said he would come to sign the contract the next day.
The sycamore trees outside the window were rustling. Meng Nianchu was lying in Mu Junze's arms, looking out at the pitch - black window with a complex look in her eyes.
Now that she had successfully given birth to the child, her parents were living well and didn't end up being killed by Meng Rong as before. Mu Junze was also very good to her, and soon she could make a comeback and step onto the acting stage again.
Everything was developing in the direction she had hoped for. Thinking back to the past year's ups and downs, Meng Nianchu let out a long sigh.
Everything could finally start anew!
Anyway, Meng Nianchu had put aside her work for almost a year at home. In order not to let her professional level decline after entering the crew, Meng Nianchu would read the script carefully every day and take detailed notes.
When there were parts in the plot that she couldn't fully understand, she would specially call the director to ask relevant questions.
During this period, there were not many projects in the Mu family's company, so Mu Junze took on the task of taking care of their son all by himself, just to let Meng Nianchu have more energy to prepare for the role.
The two had a clear division of labor. In the blink of an eye, it was time for the crew to start work.
Early in the morning, Mu Junze first sent Meng Nianchu to the crew, and then he took the child to the company.
After a long time, standing at the familiar workplace again, the corners of Meng Nianchu's mouth curled up slightly. As she lifted her legs and was about to walk in, countless eyes were instantly fixed on her.
The four actresses gathered nearby brightened up when they saw Meng Nianchu and immediately walked towards her.
"They all say that a woman's appearance will change greatly after giving birth, but Miss Meng still looks the same as before. She's even more beautiful than before!"
"Of course. Just look at how Mr. Mu takes care of her at home!"