My Fortune-Blessed Leading Lady
Chapter 433: Two Years Later

Chapter 433: Chapter 433: Two Years Later

Two years later.

Xuan Ze gazed at the increasingly mature Yuran, fiddling with his coffee cup, yet his eyes lingered on her enchanting and enticing face, "You’ve been a mother for almost three years now, how do I feel like you’re still a young girl seducing bachelors?"

Yuran chuckled lowly, "Please, say that again in front of my Seventh Brother."

Xuan Ze coughed awkwardly, "Let’s not talk about it, he hasn’t had a new work released in these two years either, just like you, playing disappearing acts. If he doesn’t show up soon, his fans are going to abandon him."

Yuran, "Director Tang, aren’t you worried about getting slapped in the face when you say that? Smack smack smack, doesn’t it hurt?"

Xuan Ze: "..."

Alright, although Bo Yan was like a semi-retired old man, it must be said that the monthly selfies had become a great anticipation for the Bo He fans and topped the hot search lists.

Bo Yan’s fans are wondering why he hasn’t had any works in the past two years, no, three years.

Bo Yan never replies, never explains, the selfies are like a perfunctory routine, without giving his fans any treats.

Watching Yuran blatantly expose all this without saving him face, he didn’t know whether to cry or laugh, "You really are a match made in heaven, both of your mouths are so... wicked."

Yuran merely smiled without a word. She officially graduated a week ago, obtaining her diploma and degree certificate from Diwai.

As she promised before, she didn’t take on any roles within two years. During this time, she’s become increasingly low profile, so much that most people have almost forgotten about her.

But no matter, she was confident she could regain her lost popularity.

Xuan Ze had approached her this time because he wanted to collaborate on a production. The first person he thought of was Yuran, and the other was an old acquaintance of hers, Princess Hualan, Zhou Lianjia as well.

Xuan Ze now had full control over RSM, forming a famous golden trio with Duan Chen and Austin in the industry, both in terms of business and management abilities.

A big-budget, big-IP movie from RSM after a two-year hiatus.

However, it was similar in style to "Emperor Shun of Tang" which Yuran had previously acted in, and she had no plans for the upcoming work.

Yuran had won the Best Newcomer and Best Supporting Actress at the Golden Bear Awards and the Huan Ying Awards ceremonies and was also nominated for Best Performance.

Therefore, her value had skyrocketed, and it was a pipe dream to negotiate a contract with her at the previous rates.

Of course, Xuan Ze wasn’t such a penny-pincher.

Still, he didn’t expect that despite such good terms, Yuran rejected the offer so straightforwardly, without even a moment’s thought.

The reason was simple: the subject matter clashed with "Emperor Shun of Tang," and she was not interested in performing in the same theme again.

Xuan Ze had no rebuttal to such a refusal. After reading the script, Yuran was actually quite interested in the empress dowager character on the opposing side.

Xuan Ze nearly spit out his drink, "I just can’t understand, a young and beautiful girl, who wouldn’t want to look gorgeous on screen? But when it comes to you, everything gets all messed up."

Yuran: "...Come on, if you have any objections to me playing the empress dowager, just say it, but stop the personal attacks."

Xuan Ze almost tore his hair out, "I beg you, madam, can you stop with the wisecracks?"

After all, they were friends, he didn’t have to be so humiliating, Xuan Ze was on the verge of crying in front of her, "So are you planning to make a comeback with a supporting role in my movie?"

Yuran raised an eyebrow, her smile carrying a trifling coquetry, "Is that not okay? The empress dowager is the most vivid and three-dimensional character here. If played well, it doesn’t need to be less dazzling than the lead. Besides, as you know, my Zhizhi is now running and jumping around, at the age where he needs my company the most.

Anyway, I should consider his feelings, shouldn’t I? Spending more time with Zhizhi is what I’m longing for right now. The role isn’t urgent."

Xuan Ze could understand; he often saw Zhizhi too. The little bundle of joy grew more charming as he aged, capable of bewildering all the aunties with his smile.

Liwo’s dimples were shallow, her features delicate, and her little face strikingly three-dimensional.

As a child, she already bore a significant resemblance to the great actor Bo Yan. As she grew older, her appearance seemed to surpass even him.

He found himself wanting to wait until she grew up, then to specifically invite her to star in a film.

"Little Zhizhi must be very attached to you guys now," he said.

Mentioning Zhizhi deepened the smile on Yuran’s face, making it warmer, "Mmm, we’ve raised her on our own, so naturally, she’s closer to us."

"The great actor Bo Yan doesn’t seem to want to come out to work anymore, huh? Seeing those perfunctory selfies he checks in with every month, it’s just too casual."

Yuran was displeased, "My seventh brother, with his looks, gets a crowd no matter how he takes a picture, okay? Besides, those photos were taken by Zhizhi. If it were you, would you use them or not?"

Xuan Ze couldn’t come up with a rebuttal, "The Empress only has a few dozen scenes; you could finish filming in a month. If you haven’t lost your touch, you might not even need that much time. Have you really decided to take on this role?"

Yuran nodded without hesitation, "Playing Zhou Lianjia’s mom wouldn’t be too bad."

"You have a weird sense of humor."

...

After parting with Xuan Ze, Yuran had just stepped into the parking lot when she received a call from Zhizhi, who was nearing three years old and still spoke in a babbling tone.

"Mama..."

It hadn’t been long since she’d left her son, but hearing his voice now made her miss him even more. Yuran opened the car door to get in, responding warmly, "Baby, do you miss Mama?"

"Daddy misses Mama."

Yuran heard an indulgent endearment from the other end of the line, followed by Bo Yan’s doting voice coming through the airwaves, "Baby, have you come back?"

"Mmm, I’ve just gotten into the car, ready to come back. I heard, you miss me."

"Heard?"

Yuran laughed, "Alright, I heard you and our son causing a ruckus. Seventh brother, I kind of miss you."

Bo Yan’s voice rose teasingly, "Only a little?"

Yuran was speechless; this man was getting more and more petty. She wanted to laugh but also felt helpless, "Seventh brother, haven’t you had enough of being jealous of your son over all these years?"

"Yeah, I’m thinking of opening a vinegar factory, a direct production-and-sales kind."

"Daddy, Zhizhi doesn’t like drinking vinegar, how about we open a cake factory instead?" came Zhizhi’s seriously innocent voice from the other end. Yuran couldn’t help laughing, "Seventh brother, how about we consider your son’s suggestion? Cake suits you, always sweetening your mouth."

"Baby, if you need sorting out, just say the word. I, your seventh brother, will always satisfy you, without holding back any effort."

Yuran’s face turned red, "You rogue."

"Baby, our little treasure wanted sweet and sour pork, I bought the meat, what would you like to eat?"

"Daddy, Mama also loves sweet and sour pork. I know her best; you’re so silly," said Zhizhi.