A-List Actress: Paper Marriage but Pampering Billionaire-Chapter 914: Excuse

Mu Yan only received the offer from Chen Zhou after returning from Venice, so she hasn’t had a chance to read the script yet.

"I have to read the script first."

"Do you believe that if you say this, those keyboard warriors will definitely scold you for acting high and mighty, being pretentious—a big director like Chen Zhou invites you to make a movie, and you have so many demands, do you want to reach the heavens?" Wang Linjia chuckled, "In fact, I also want to scold you. His previous film heroines all had to audition, and despite my good relationship with them, I never passed an audition."

Mu Yan laughed, "How can I know if I’m suitable for the role without reading the script?"

The news that Chen Zhou intended her to be the female lead broke out, and the film would receive even more attention in the future.

Both she and Chen Zhou hoped it would be a great film.

"Don’t worry, Chen Zhou has a good eye. Just perform with confidence, and it’ll be fine."

"Okay."

After hanging up the phone, Mu Yan went to read the script.

Not long after, Song Cheng’an called and told her that the online smear campaign accusing her of crashing the red carpet was orchestrated by Zhou Lifen behind the scenes.

Mu Yan wasn’t surprised at all; her dislike for her was nothing new.

This time, she completely overshadowed her, and if she didn’t do something about it, it wouldn’t be like her at all.

This made her recall the car accident in Venice—did it have anything to do with Zhou Lifen?

Jiang Jingheng had someone check Zhou Lifen’s whereabouts; it wasn’t her. But these days, who would be foolish enough to do it themselves when hiring a killer?

Given her past grudges with Zhou Lifen, her wishing her dead even made sense.

However, with so many opportunities in the country, why choose to act abroad?

For example, her current defamation was completely relying on the power of public opinion, which hardly hurt at all.

Perhaps it really wasn’t her?!

Of course, she couldn’t quite understand Zhou Lifen’s hatred towards her either.

The entertainment industry has so much talent; can she handle it all? Especially considering she was just a newcomer back then—was she really such a big threat?

After resting in Upper City for two days, Mu Yan returned to the film set.

It happened that the scenes for the next few days were all between her and Lin Jiamu.

Lin Jiamu played the role of the supporting male character, a carefree young master, cheerful in nature. He liked the heroine Shen Yu, constantly making silent sacrifices for her, and was truly blessing her relationship with the main lead.

Lin Jiamu’s portrayal of this role was so heartfelt that even the director, Wu Huai, praised it.

Especially the look in his eyes when he watched the heroine from afar, deep and restrained.

This led some people in the crew to suspect that Lin Jiamu and Mu Yan might be in a relationship, their chemistry was just too good.

By early October, the filming wrapped up.

On the night of the wrap-up, Wu Huai invited everyone from the crew to a wrap-up party.

Alcohol was, of course, indispensable at such a gathering.

Mu Yan had a low tolerance for alcohol, yet everyone was in high spirits today, insisting she drink.

Seeing her repeatedly refuse, they didn’t want to force her, but someone then targeted Lin Jiamu. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Jiamu, if Mu Yan can’t drink, you can drink for her. Be a gentleman, man."

"Yes, Jiamu, drink for Mu Yan."

"No wonder Mu Yan only sees you as a brother, surely because you’re not doing enough."

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While listening to everyone’s teasing, Mu Yan was at a loss whether to laugh or cry; she wanted to explain, but no one was listening.

Facing everyone’s expectant eyes, Lin Jiamu could only accept his fate and raised his glass to comply.

They drank until eleven o’clock, and at the restaurant door, everyone said their goodbyes and went their separate ways.

Mu Yan had a flight the next day, and since the hotel was nearby, she and Lin Jiamu headed back together.

The street wasn’t crowded, and as they walked, Lin Jiamu suddenly leaned against a tree on the roadside and vomited urgently.

Mu Yan quickly went to a nearby convenience store and bought a bottle of water, scolding him, "It was clear everyone just wanted to get you drunk, using me as an excuse, and you fell for it."

Lin Jiamu rinsed his mouth, looked at her, and was just about to say something when he caught a glimpse of a group rushing towards them.

He grabbed her hand and pulled her aside, "Careful!"