My Fortune-Blessed Leading Lady
Chapter 436: Xia Ruyan’s New Love

Chapter 436: Chapter 436: Xia Ruyan’s New Love

Gui Yu pondered briefly before voicing some doubts that weighed on his mind, "Miss Yu, there’s something I’d like to verify, and if you find it inconvenient to answer, you can pretend this question was never asked."

Yuran raised an eyebrow, "Ask away."

"Two years ago, there were rumors that you had already been pregnant and given birth, so I thought..."

Yuran, "You want to make sure whether I have, as the rumors suggested, already been pregnant and given birth?"

Gui Yu remained silent, his meaning clear without words.

Yuran didn’t find anything odd about this; she nodded, "That’s right, I have indeed given birth to a child. Does your company have a clause against that? That one cannot act if they’ve been pregnant and given birth?

If that’s the case, it’s not a big deal, we can just pretend this meeting never happened."

Gui Yu’s expression became slightly tense, "No, no, that’s not it, Miss Yu, you misunderstand; it’s just a personal curiosity of mine."

Yuran hadn’t expected Gui Yu to respond like that and so she laughed it off, changing the subject, "So that’s settled, we’ve reached a consensus?"

Gui Yu gave a bitter smile. Could they not reach an agreement? This drama had been suppressed for over two years, and no one knew what Xi Nian was thinking; why was he so adamantly fixated on Yuran?

It was as if only Yuran was suitable to play the lead actress, perhaps it really was because she was the most fitting person so far, regardless, Xi Nian was the boss and he had to follow orders.

In other words, he quite admired Yuran’s personal style.

At least, she was different from many other stars, not indulging in unsavory behaviors.

This alone was enough to be impressive, enough to command respect.

Gui Yu also knew that if Yuran had a child, it would definitely be Bo Yan’s.

Among the industry elites, the news had become an open secret, but no one dared to gossip, not even those who couldn’t stand to look at Yuran.

Because of their ties to Bo Yan, they would measure their own importance first.

The Bo Family had prominent figures in politics, business, and culture; such a powerful adversary was not usually one people wished to provoke.

This was the influence that came from the Bo Family.

...

After parting with Yuran at the elevator, Gui Yu added Yuran’s contact, "Later, I’ll send you the revised script and audition details, get yourself prepared."

Yuran pressed the elevator button and nodded, "I will await the good news."

Gui Yu: "..."

As Yuran entered the elevator, Gui Yu opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing, watching the elevator descend. He pinched the mobile phone in his pocket, planning to call Xi Nian, but was then approached by Xia Ruyan.

"Director Gui?"

Xia Ruyan looped her arm through that of a man’s, who appeared quite old. Although he didn’t have the Classic Mediterranean beer belly as others mentioned, his appearance was indeed not a match for Xia Ruyan.

Gui Yu tucked away his phone and nodded politely.

The man smiled courteously at Gui Yu, "So it is Director Gui from Huanya, what a pleasure to meet you."

As he spoke, he reached out to shake hands; he was the vice president of a brokerage firm, managing several investments, including a recent drama in which Xia Ruyan starred.

After losing the protection of Xia Chui, Xia Ruyan’s popularity had plummeted, and her resources couldn’t compare to before. To add to that, the prima donna who once proudly dismissed the idea of appearing on the small screen, this leading actress, was now...

Surprisingly, in these two years, she even condescended to appear on the small screen.

At first, people were full of expectation, hoping to see another side of Xia Ruyan, but the reality proved that Xia Ruyan was not suited for the small screen; she couldn’t deliver what the TV audience preferred.

She shot three TV dramas, and the ratings flopped three times.

I heard that recently a certain company has budgeted over 300 million for a film, and Xia Ruyan, is the designated leading lady.

Her fans cheered happily, hoping that Xia Ruyan would think it through and not take on small screen roles anymore.

After three consecutive flops, her previously accumulated popularity couldn’t save her, and one more would completely squander all the good favor she had built up.

Returning to the big screen and continuing to proudly be Xia, the movie queen, was the right way for her.

Insiders knew that Xia Ruyan’s resources were not as plentiful as before, but her backers kept changing after much tossing and turning.

As far as Gui Yu knew, this one was already Xia Ruyan’s third backer.

His manners prevented him from showing any contempt, leaving him to simply extend his hand for a brief handshake and then withdraw.

The man’s face showed slight displeasure, but thinking of his new love Xia Ruyan’s seductive charm, and remembering her plea, he restrained his temper, "Director Gui, I hear that your company is about to reboot a major production that was shelved two years ago.

I wonder what Director Gui thinks of our Ruyan? Rest assured, if you let our Ruyan be the lead actress, investment will not be an issue."

Gui Yu frowned, his gaze falling on Xia Ruyan, who didn’t shy away and met Gui Yu’s eyes openly. Seeing his gaze upon her, she didn’t feel the slightest bit embarrassed or anything else.

She just smiled, "Director Gui, I can bring investment to the project."

Gui Yu really didn’t understand the current scene. Although in the entertainment industry mutual arrangements were not uncommon, and he didn’t see anything wrong with them, the thought of Xia Ruyan, a former winner of many best actress awards, having fallen to this level, seemed incredible to him.

Beneath such certainty and thick-skinnedness, his manners could hardly play any role, "Miss Xia, gentleman, I presume since both of you know that our company is preparing to restart the project from two years ago, you should also be aware that our company doesn’t lack funds."

Without a glance at the two’s extremely unsightly expressions, Gui Yu turned and left.

The man was so angry his nose was almost crooked, "What an arrogance, pah..."

Xia Ruyan’s face turned stiff and unpleasant to look at. Seeing the vulgarity and rudeness of the man beside her, a flash of disgust passed quickly at the bottom of her eyes. She had resolved that what she had lost, she would regain.

Now that Gui Yu’s avenue was no longer viable, she...

Thinking of a perfect face, she caught her breath, then chuckled bitterly. What right did she have now to stand by his side?

But if she couldn’t make it, Yuran wouldn’t be able to either.

Seeing that Xia Ruyan didn’t speak, the man turned around, smiled ingratiatingly, and said, "Baby, we don’t lack those resources. I’ll find you the best in the future, alright?"

Xia Ruyan forced a smile without humor and moved her lips. The man thought his words had pleased the beauty and cheerfully pulled her along as they left.

After speaking with Bo Yan in the underground garage, Yuran was about to play with Zhizhi when she caught sight of a familiar figure. She blinked uncertainly, "Seventh Brother, can you check if that person is Xia Ruyan?"

Bo Yan looked in the direction she pointed, and indeed it was Xia Ruyan.

"Yes, it is."

Yuran, "Has she fallen so far? The gentleman beside her, could be her uncle, right? Such heavy taste, ugh... beyond understanding."

Zhizhi nestled in Yuran’s arms, blinked his big eyes a couple of times, "Mommy, does ’heavy taste’ mean the flavor of food?"