Treasure Hunt: Tycoon's Priceless Runaway Wife-Chapter 818 - 816: A Once-in-a-Millennium Opportunity (First Update)

Nuonuo stared at Zhang Ziweng with her mouth slightly open in astonishment. Clearly, she couldn’t find a sense of reality in his words.

She didn’t say anything, but her face clearly spelled out the words "Are you kidding me?"

Zhang Ziweng seemed to have anticipated her disbelief in this development and pushed the script she had just taken out of her bag in front of Nuonuo.

"The director of this film is surnamed Sun. He has some connections with your Director Cui. He probably saw your commercial or runway performance and then asked Director Cui about you. You know, Director Cui has always spoken highly of your performance, so after watching some behind-the-scenes footage at Director Cui’s place, Director Sun insisted that the female lead role had to be yours. He contacted Mr. Mai two days ago, pestering for your contact information. You know, it’s our duty to protect you, so you can look at the script first. Director Sun said the shooting schedule can be flexible for you. If you’re interested, feel free to consider it."

Nuonuo glanced down at the script, opened the cover half-skeptically, and it wasn’t until she saw the large characters of "Flower Season Script" inside that she finally felt a semblance of reality.

"Sister Ziweng, is everything you said true?"

The young girl’s fingertips lightly brushed over those large characters, still finding it hard to believe this was real.

"Of course it’s true! You don’t have to rush to reply to us. Read the script first. If you like it, all other terms are negotiable."

Zhang Ziweng’s words hinted that as long as Nuonuo’s conditions weren’t too excessive, Director Sun would accept them.

This kind of situation, where one is at the mercy of others, is unlike what a well-known director like Director Sun would usually do.

Speaking of Director Sun, while Nuonuo, an insider yet outsider in the industry, didn’t know him, everyone else in the industry did.

Starring in his films is usually a guarantee of box office success and awards. Even for a newcomer, meeting Director Sun would require groveling in hopes of making a good impression and getting a role in his film, which would be like a meat pie falling from the sky.

Amazingly, this Director Sun is peculiar and never fancies big-name actors, only those suitable for the role.

It’s said that for one film, he searched through construction sites across the entire province just to find a rough-looking guy with some star appearance and aura for the lead male role.

He spent over two months at various construction sites and, in the end, he really found such a person. When the movie premiered, the lead male’s looks and acting skills quickly gained audience approval. That film ended up with over a billion in box office revenue, won the season’s box office championship, and received the best film and best director awards at that year’s film festival. Although the male lead only got a nomination for best actor and lost to the top actor, the defeat was still an honor.

As Zhang Ziweng recounted Director Sun’s impressive track record, Nuonuo’s interest was piqued.

"Sister Ziweng, which movie is that? And who is this lead male actor?"

Apart from being a fan of Zhou Lan, she doesn’t idolize stars and seldom watches movies, but she knows the names of a few popular actors.

"Heat, the lead male actor is Fang Kai. Have you heard of him?"

Nuonuo hadn’t seen "Heat," but she knew Fang Kai because he was the idol of her class monitor, Du Xin.

"I’ve heard of Fang Kai. He looks very healthy and sunny, and I hear his acting is great?"

Fang Kai’s good looks naturally left an impression on her due to the photos Du Xin often showed her. His good acting skills were boasted by Du Xin.

"Yes, his acting is excellent. But did you know that in ’Heat’ he was just playing himself, it wasn’t really acting. After finishing ’Heat,’ Director Sun insisted on sending him abroad to study acting for two years. When he returned, he was transformed, managing to handle roles that even many big stars struggled with."

"So you’re saying Director Sun is a good talent scout?"

Nuonuo isn’t stupid, and she could tell the point Zhang Ziweng was trying to make behind all this gossip.

"Of course, isn’t it obvious? If it were any other director, they’d definitely exploit the opportunity to cash in on Fang Kai’s newfound popularity after starring in a hit. But not him! He spent a lot of money sending Fang Kai to a renowned teacher to refine his acting skills for two years, and now Fang Kai has completely shed that initial roughness and exudes the aura of a gentleman in every move."

Seeing Zhang Ziweng speak so enthusiastically, with hearts practically popping out of her eyes, Nuonuo said, "Sister, you’re a die-hard fan of Fang Kai!"

Zhang Ziweng’s demeanor when speaking about Fang Kai was too similar to Du Xin’s, so Nuonuo instinctively grouped her with Du Xin.

"Haha, did you figure it out?"

Nuonuo glanced at her, "Sister, it’s written all over your face that you love Fang Kai. How could I not tell? Unless I’m blind!"

Zhang Ziweng, in her thirties, being teased by a teenage girl, didn’t mind at all. She chuckled for a while, then reached over to hold Nuonuo’s hand and eagerly said, "Si Han, you really need to take a good look at this script. Although Director Sun hasn’t said anything, his unwavering determination suggests he might want to mold you into the next Fang Kai!"

To say Nuonuo wasn’t tempted would be a lie.

After all, everyone harbors a desire and idea to showcase themselves.

Previously, she thought taking pictures for print ads and walking runways would satisfy this desire.

But listening to Zhang Ziweng’s persuasive words now, certain long-suppressed stirrings within her seemed to be fervently awakened, and deep-rooted desires in the hidden corners of her heart suddenly burst forth with immense force.

Her mind was torn apart by this powerful eruption, momentarily lost and directionless.

She took a deep breath to calm her agitated heart.

"Sister, I’ll take this script home first. Don’t mention it to my brother or family for now. I’ll read it as soon as I can and get back to you."

Nuonuo actually knew very well that being able to sign on as a spokesperson this season was largely because she only took on one brand’s endorsement, her exposure wasn’t high, and the media had released several distractions about her background, so in reality, not many people associated her with the advertising model Si Han.

But movies are different. If she insists on taking this role, it means exposing herself to a nationwide audience, which poses a significant challenge for her family, who have always wanted to protect her.

Zhang Ziweng, of course, understood that neither she, Mr. Mai, nor even Director Sun could persuade the Ji Family to let Si Han take the role; only Si Han herself could convincingly do that.