Wen Ying reported everything that had just happened in the hospital ward to Tan Linyuan, including Nan Yu's plan.
Tan Linyuan's voice came through the phone, sounding as if he was holding back a smile. "She's not stupid. She didn't just sit there waiting for trouble."
Wen Ying looked worried. "Will this involve Miss Nan? Will it affect her safety?"
"Don't worry. She's smarter than you think."
Wen Ying had to agree with this.
When she was talking to Nan Yu just now, she could feel that the other woman was trying to catch every detail from her words and then find reasonable arguments. If she were really just a woman kept outside by Shen Yanche, she would surely have trusted Wen Ying.
Tan Linyuan continued, "Her plan is well thought out. You just follow what she said later. We can just add fuel to the fire. The bigger the commotion, the better."
Wen Ying replied, "Yes, sir."
"By the way," Tan Linyuan added as if remembering something, "you'll be in the spotlight then. Be more vigilant. Watch out for Shen Suhai. He might come after you."
Wen Ying was puzzled. "Doesn't he even trust his own son?"
"If he were that easy to deal with, would he have set up such a big game?" Tan Linyuan sighed and said calmly, "Be more careful. Don't underestimate the enemy."
Wen Ying understood and quickly replied, "It's my fault for being dull. I'll be on high alert from now on."
...
The movie scored by Nan Yu was released on Monday and received rave reviews.
Apart from the praise for the lead actors' performances and the plot, many audiences said that the background music was excellent. It made them feel as if they were in the movie, making the plot more complete and delicate.
Sister Min even joked that they should have charged for the movie soundtrack online if they had known it would be so popular.
Nan Yu said that would make them real capitalists. They would be charging for the movie and then for the movie music. The fans would surely scold them to death.
Sister Min said, "Aren't we capitalists already?"
Nan Yu burst out laughing.
The movie's box office skyrocketed. It reached one billion yuan in just a week. The director was so happy that he held a celebration party and invited everyone he could, including Nan Yu.
At first, Nan Yu declined, saying that she didn't contribute much. The credit should go mainly to the lead actors, the director, and the producers. But the director said that without her music, the movie wouldn't have resonated with so many audiences.
Moreover, they were planning to promote the movie overseas. When language was a barrier, music would be the most resonant language.
One of the movie's tour stops was in Jiangcheng, so the director decided to hold the celebration party there.
Nan Yu went with Sister Min. After they arrived, they were showered with compliments.
The director patted her on the shoulder with a big smile. "Miss Nan, you're so talented even though you're just starting out. I'll definitely ask you to help with my future movies."
Nan Yu replied with a smile, "As long as you need me, I'll always have inspiration."
After chatting for a while, Nan Yu finally met the legendary actress Jiang Li.
Someone had mentioned earlier that Jiang Li and her husband, Mr. Xiao, had just returned from abroad the day before. It was said that she would start filming a new movie right after this celebration party.
With such a high - intensity work schedule, it was no wonder she was a highly - regarded actress both at home and abroad.
The actress herself was even more beautiful than on screen. Her features were delicate, and her figure was perfectly proportioned. It was hard to take one's eyes off her.
Of course, the man beside her, her husband Mr. Xiao, was also very eye - catching.
As soon as they entered, some of the actors who were close to them started teasing and joking, making the actress, who was usually very good at controlling her expressions, blush.
The man sat beside her. Although he was every bit as noble as anyone else, he was willing to be just a backdrop at this moment, with only her in his eyes and heart.
The director tried to toast and introduce him several times, but he signaled with his eyes that there was no need to make a big deal out of it.
He was here to accompany his wife, not to socialize. There was no need to be so high - profile.
Throughout the whole party, he took good care of her. He even picked up food for her and poured water for her. His eyes were filled with so much love that it was almost overflowing.
Sister Min whispered, "I heard that the actress is pregnant. Her husband is so worried about her that he hardly leaves her side and does everything himself. Nowadays, which man can do that, especially a man like Mr. Xiao? It's really rare."
Nan Yu couldn't help smiling. "Sister Min, when did you become so gossipy?"
Sister Min usually had a very serious style. It was rare to see her chatting about industry news like this.
Sister Min glanced at her. "Our line of work is kind of like half - stepping into the entertainment industry. There's no harm in knowing some news. Besides, this isn't any negative information."
Nan Yu nodded in agreement.
After whispering with Sister Min, when everyone raised their glasses to celebrate again, Nan Yu took another look at the actress.
It was very likely that she was really pregnant. She was very careful with her movements and quietly avoided many high - salt and high - fat foods.
Mr. Xiao was peeling shrimp for her. He peeled each one cleanly and removed the shrimp veins.
He stopped only when the actress frowned slightly. Then he poured her a cup of hot tea and whispered for her to drink it slowly.
After seeing this, Nan Yu couldn't help sighing.
Who said there was only interest and no love in wealthy families?
In this world, there would always be love that was all - consuming, not just marriages based on weighing pros and cons.
For some reason, she thought of Tan Linyuan.
If he were here, how would he view this couple?
Would he not care or would he sneer at them?
After all, he was a man who weighed everything and always focused on winning or losing. He probably would never understand this kind of love.
Lost in these thoughts, she unconsciously drank a few more glasses of wine.
The director was also very happy today. He toasted several rounds, with a beaming face.
It was not until the party ended that everyone started to leave one by one.
Nan Yu had drunk just the right amount to be a little tipsy. She felt light - headed when she walked.
She said goodbye to the cast and the director at the hotel entrance. Then Sister Min helped her walk out.
After walking a few steps, her phone in her pocket rang.
Nan Yu took it out, saw the caller ID, and impatiently hung up. Then she put it back in her pocket.
But the caller didn't give up.
Sister Min noticed Nan Yu's strange expression and asked, "Aren't you going to answer the phone?"
Nan Yu shook her head, looking melancholy. "No."
What was the point of answering Tan Linyuan's call?
The phone kept ringing. Nan Yu was annoyed, so she just stuffed it into Sister Min's hand. "Please keep it for me."
Sister Min saw that it was the same number calling again and again. Worried that it might be something important, she answered the phone for her.
As soon as the call was connected, it was a man's voice on the other end. He asked directly where they were.
Hearing a man's voice, Sister Min looked at Nan Yu's face and immediately understood. She guessed that this was Nan Yu's boyfriend, and the young couple was having a fight.
So, with the intention of being a peacemaker, Sister Min very "thoughtfully" told the man where they were.
It wasn't until she saw Tan Linyuan get out of the car and walk towards them that Sister Min felt shocked.
Nan Yu... was Tan Linyuan's woman?