Su Yuan was stunned!
Tan Liangliang was also stunned!
After all, He Bin was a big shot in the industry.
He had previously directed many long-form serial dramas that received extraordinary acclaim and viewership.
The feature films he directed had also accumulated over five billion yuan in box office revenue.
It was precisely for this reason that Xu Qingxin had invited him to be the director, aiming to cultivate fresh talent for the company.
Moreover.
His personality was eccentric and unpredictable, often flying into rages on set.
In the past month since filming began, he had made several actors cry.
Even the male actors had been reduced to tears multiple times.
But.
Why was he acting like a subservient grandson now?
"Director He, what do you mean by this?" Tan Liangliang asked He Bin, bewildered.
He Bin was sweating profusely and said, "President Xu just called me and said I absolutely had to keep you here."
Tan Liangliang: "Which President Xu?"
He Bin: "President Xu Qingxin! She called you just now, but you didn't answer, so she called me."
As he spoke, He Bin's phone rang again.
He decisively answered Xu Qingxin's call and said respectfully, "Miss Xu, I've found Mr. Tan. He's right beside me. You can talk to him directly!" He then put the call on speakerphone.
"Mr. Tan, I apologize for what happened earlier. I don't know why Zhang Jian called you, and that call does not represent the company."
"Here's the situation: Our company is currently focusing on nurturing new talent and has developed a 'Future Star' plan!"
"To support this plan, the company will launch five large-scale web dramas and three feature films in the next three years, all featuring veteran actors in supporting roles."
"My intention is to invite you to be the male lead and your girlfriend to be the female lead."
Tan Liangliang gasped, "President Xu, isn't today April Fool's Day?"
Xu Qingxin said, "I've already asked our legal department to prepare the contract, and it will be delivered to you in ten minutes!"
"President Xu, why are you cultivating me this way? Is it because of that lunatic?" Tan Liangliang swallowed hard.
Although he appeared carefree on the surface, he was quite perceptive.
He had a premonition that this matter might be related to Chen Nan.
Xu Qingxin asked, perplexed, "Who is the lunatic you're referring to?"
Tan Liangliang said matter-of-factly, "Chen Nan!"
Xu Qingxin didn't hide anything: "He is an elder I know. I just found out today!"
"Holy crap, this bastard is amazing!" Tan Liangliang cursed with a laugh, then glanced at the dumbfounded Su Yuan: "For the 'Future Star' plan, please find another female artist. Um, I've broken up."
"Okay," Xu Qingxin replied, "Then please save my number. You can contact me directly if you need anything in the future."
"Alright," Tan Liangliang said, hanging up. He slung an arm around He Bin's shoulder: "Director He, come on, let's go shoot my scene. How much longer until we wrap up?"
He Bin's face was full of flattery: "Teacher Tan, if you want to wrap up early, I can adjust the other actors' scenes later."
Tan Liangliang smirked, "Isn't that a bit much? I remember that used to be the treatment for top-tier superstars."
He Bin: "Aren't you just a few roles away from being a superstar?"
Plop!
Su Yuan immediately knelt on the ground and hugged Tan Liangliang's leg, like a child who had done something wrong, pleading, "Brother Liang, I was wrong. Can we please not break up?"
Tan Liangliang kicked her away, venting his anger: "Go to hell, you vain, green-tea bitch. What right do you have to be my girlfriend?"
Su Yuan's tears streamed down her face as she sobbed uncontrollably.
She had no idea why this had happened!
If she had known this would happen, she wouldn't have kicked Tan Liangliang away.
If she hadn't, she would likely have become a top actress within three years.
Alas, time could not be rewound.
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Just as Chen Nan arrived home and was about to start refining pills.
He received a call from Tan Liangliang.
Tan Liangliang, like a pervert, cackled, "Lunatic, are you using connections? If you are, I'll clean myself up and come find you right now!"
Chen Nan sneered, "I just had lunch, please don't disgust me, alright? If you have something to say, say it. If not, let's end this for now!"
"No, no, no!" Tan Liangliang returned to his serious tone, "Xu Qingxin called me and told me about your situation. She even gave me a special contract. If nothing unexpected happens, I'll definitely become a top male star within three years!"
Chen Nan chuckled, "Then you better work hard and become a top male star as soon as possible, so I can brag about it later."
Tan Liangliang: "I have nothing more to say, thank you!"
Chen Nan: "I remember you have a sister, she should be an adult by now, right? How about introducing us?"
"You better go die!" Tan Liangliang angrily hung up the phone.
Chen Nan casually put his phone aside and began refining pills.
Evening.
The sun was setting.
The fiery sun dyed the western clouds red, as if igniting the sky.
This scene was exceptionally captivating.
From Villa 95, one could enjoy this beautiful scenery.
Just as Chen Nan was preparing to call Xie Churan to ask for her location and think about delivering the pills,
He received a call from Xie Churan.
Xie Churan asked with a smile, "Is it convenient for me to come over and visit your place?"
Chen Nan shivered!
Holy crap!
Come over to my place?
You're not going to fleece me, are you?
To be honest, I can accept the age gap between us.
But my parents definitely won't be able to accept it!
Beep beep beep!
A car horn sounded from downstairs.
Chen Nan walked to the window and looked down, nearly collapsing to the floor.
He saw Xie Churan and her mother holding fruit baskets and gifts outside the villa!
The mother and daughter were smiling and waving at him!
Damn it!
They came looking for me?
I shouldn't have told you my address!
Jia Cui also walked out. Seeing the mother and daughter waving at her son, she knew they were probably his friends. She shouted loudly, "Your friends are here, why aren't you coming out to greet them?"
"Coming, coming!"
Chen Nan hung up the phone and quickly went downstairs.
His mother had already invited the mother and daughter into the living room.
"Chen Nan, I hope you're not angry that we came uninvited?" Xie Churan asked with a faint smile. She didn't call him 'little brother' as that would be too awkward.
Of course, they could call each other anything in private.
Names like 'husband', 'godfather', and 'sweetheart' had all been used before.
But that was only when they were being intimate and no outsiders were present.
"Why didn't you call ahead to let us know you were coming? I could have gone to the supermarket to buy some dishes to entertain you!" Chen Nan forced a smile, but in his heart, he was already planning to deal with Xie Churan later.
Deal with her severely!
Xie Ling'er said, "We're neighbors, so there's no need to be so formal. My mother and I were just passing by."
"Neighbors?" Chen Nan frowned, a sense of foreboding washing over him.