Overnight Hit: Vicious Stepmother and Genius Son
Chapter 81: Coming Soon?

Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Coming Soon?

After making her accusation, Wu Yuerou had a triumphant smile on her face.

Thinking of the script for "Ren Pingsheng," she hurriedly dialed Han Jiangxue’s number again. Since Ye Zhenzhen couldn’t act in the drama, she could get Han Jiangxue to do it.

Han Jiangxue had just finished lunch at a Western restaurant with Shen Zhaonan and Shen Yibo, and the family of three was getting ready to go home.

As soon as she got into the car, Jiangxue saw Wu Yuerou’s incoming call and immediately answered, "Sister Yuerou, have you had lunch?"

Wu Yuerou directly ignored Han Jiangxue’s question, "Xiao Xue, do you know about ’Ren Pingsheng’? I saw Ye Zhenzhen at our station today, she’s going for the audition this afternoon. They say it’s a good script, why don’t you give it a try?"

Hearing the name Ye Zhenzhen, Han Jiangxue’s pupils shook, "Isn’t she supposed to be gravely injured and hospitalized after a heroic act? How can she be going for an audition?"

Tang Ying had previously mentioned the script of "Ren Pingsheng" to her. She didn’t like the historical genre, and without decent makeup, there was nothing appealing, so she rejected it without a second thought.

Wu Yuerou said disdainfully, "What ’gravely injured and hospitalized after a heroic act,’ it’s all hype she created herself. I saw her just now, and she was perfectly fine, no issues at all.

Ah, never mind about that, do you have time now? Hurry and come with your agent; we absolutely can’t let Ye Zhenzhen act in this drama."

"Alright, I’ll be right over."

Hanging up the call, Han Jiangxue was elated. Ye Zhenzhen’s ’gravely injured and hospitalized after a heroic act’ was just publicity?

She thought so! How could someone like Ye Zhenzhen possibly be so kind-hearted to act heroically and risk severe injury and hospitalization? No wonder Ye Zhenzhen had not made any moves these past few days.

Turned out she was feeling guilty.

So, Ye Zhenzhen’s injury was fake; no wonder she dared not post photos.

But since the internet was abuzz with her being injured, she dared not post updates either.

Hmph, how laughable!

Han Jiangxue sent a WeChat message to Tang Ying to immediately head to Lemon TV Station, then told the driver, "Take me to Lemon TV Station first."

Shen Zhaonan, sitting beside Han Jiangxue, couldn’t help furrowing his brows, "Xiao Xue, are you going to work again?"

Han Jiangxue put away her phone, turned to touch Shen Yibo, who was leaning on Shen Zhaonan’s chest, and replied, "Yeah, there’s a last-minute audition this afternoon."

"Xiao Xue, my parents have never been supportive of your pursuit in the entertainment industry, and you really don’t have to push yourself so hard. You are my woman, now that we’re married, isn’t it better to just focus on being a full-time wife at home?"

Speaking of the elders of the Shen family, Han Jiangxue’s rebellious nature was provoked.

The more the Shen family opposed, the more determined she was to make a name for herself in the entertainment industry.

"Ah Nan~ you know, my dream is to win the Golden Horse Best Actress. Once I get the award, I’ll leave the industry right away, okay?"

Han Jiangxue thought that she would achieve this goal very soon. After so many years in the industry, her acting might not be perfect, but it was certainly very good.

All she needed now was a good script. Once she had the right timing, location, and people, the award was within reach.

Shen Zhaonan saw the determination in Han Jiangxue’s eyes and could only awkwardly nod in agreement, "Okay, just don’t get involved in any scandals, you know what my parents are like."

"Don’t worry, husband, everyone will only have words of praise for me; there won’t be any scandals."

They soon arrived at Lemon TV Station. Before getting out of the car, Han Jiangxue kissed Shen Zhaonan and Shen Yibo on their faces, "Wait for me to come home~"

Shen Zhaonan nodded, "Don’t stay out too late."

Shen Yibo’s little face was emotionless, "Bye-bye, Mommy~"

After Han Jiangxue got out of the car and left, Shen Zhaonan looked at his son and asked, "Yibo, did you enjoy being on the show with Mommy?"

Shen Zhaonan had arrived home late last night, and this morning Han Jiangxue had dragged him off to play ball, so he hadn’t had a chance for a proper conversation with his son.

Shen Yibo looked at his dad, pouted, and said somewhat unhappily, "It was fun at the beginning, but not the last day."

Shen Zhaonan smiled and pinched his son’s little face, "Why, tell Daddy."

Shen Yibo let out a long sigh, "Because Mommy didn’t make any money on the show, so we went hungry on the last night. I was so hungry that night, so hungry I cried, but there was nothing to eat."

For Little Yibo, this was probably the most unforgettable and painful night he had ever endured at his young age.

Hearing what Shen Yibo said, Shen Zhaonan felt a pang of heartache, "Didn’t your mom try to find some food for you?"

Shen Yibo shook his head, "No, mommy was very tired, she went to sleep as soon as we got back. I climbed into bed and fell asleep by myself later on."

Hearing this, Shen Zhaonan’s heart sank. Before the recording of the show, Han Jiangxue had promised him at home that she would take good care of the child, especially not let him go hungry.

Now, hearing from Shen Yibo that not only was there nothing to eat, but she also went to sleep first, Shen Zhaonan couldn’t help but feel disappointed in Han Jiangxue.

Angry as he was, but the child was still young, as a father, Shen Zhaonan naturally wanted to guide his son in the right direction.

He hugged Shen Yibo into his arms, "You’re such a good boy, you’re a man. When mom is tired, you have to be understanding, got it?"

Shen Yibo nodded, "Mhm, boys have to take care of girls. If you can’t take care of a girl, then don’t trouble her!"

Shen Zhaonan looked at his adorable son and patted his little head, "Yeah, Yibo is awesome!"

...

Lemon TV Station.

Before the auditions in the crew, Liu Rui took Ye Zhenzhen’s profile to find producer Qi Tao of the "Ren Pingsheng" crew. Qi Tao and Liu Rui were alumni and had a decent relationship in the industry.

But because the original lead’s acting was really bad, after much persuasion from Liu Rui to Qi Tao, the latter agreed to let Ye Zhenzhen try out for the second female lead.

Whether she could secure the role was still unknown.

After all, it depended on the decision of Director Yang Ping of the crew.

Qi Tao was just doing Liu Rui a favor, thinking that if Ye Zhenzhen wasn’t up to par during the auditions, she could be dismissed right away.

As the audition time approached, agents started to arrive one after another with their artists.

Ye Zhenzhen sat on the side of the resting area closest to the aisle, holding the script and concentrating on memorizing her lines.

"Ye Zhenzhen?"

Hearing the voice, Ye Zhenzhen looked up to see Director Fei and Xiaowen approaching and sitting down next to her.

Ye Zhenzhen stood up, "Director Fei, Xiaowen."

Xiaowen asked quietly, "Sister Zhenzhen, weren’t you rushed into the emergency room for stitches that day? How come you’re here so soon?"

Director Fei also looked concerned, and being brought by Xiaowen, he too spoke very softly, "Ye Zhenzhen, don’t worry, you were injured while recording the program, it’s considered an on-the-job injury. We have insurance, and we will settle the compensation with you later."

Ye Zhenzhen laughed, "Hey, that’s not necessary, I’m fine. There were no big problems once the wound was stitched and the bleeding stopped. You don’t have to worry.

But, how come you two are here?"

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