74: Preparing to film the first short drama

Su Xiaoxiao, An Jinxi, and the other two women also attended in full dress. Seeing this grand scene, they became even more determined to stay at Chenxi Media.

After the ceremony, Wang Chen officially moved into the presidential suite on the top floor of his Chenxi Grand Hotel, the one with the best view and the most luxurious decor, finally establishing a temporary home in Hangzhou City.

Under the efficient work of Wang Shuo and Director, the preparations for the short drama were quickly completed.

Soon, a script adapted from the hit historical sweet-romance novel on the Tomato Platform, "Prince, the Princess Has Run Away Again, Again, and Again!", was delivered to Wang Chen's desk.

After New Year's Day, the production crew was to be officially formed to start filming. Su Xiaoxiao was cast as the female lead, playing the quirky Princess, while An Jinxi was the second female lead, playing the Princess's close friend and Concubine.

As for Chen Yun and Li Lan, they also had their own roles assigned.

The female roles were basically all set, but the choice for the male lead troubled Wang Chen.

The script included many scenes of the leads hugging, kissing, and even more intimate moments. At the thought of Su Xiaoxiao and An Jinxi acting out these scenes with another man, Wang Chen felt an inexplicable tightness in his chest.

It wasn't that he already had designs on Su Xiaoxiao; it was mainly... this was Su Yue's daughter! This relationship was just too damn complicated!

"How about I do it myself?" Wang Chen looked at the description in the script—"The Prince dominantly pulls the Princess into his arms and kisses her deeply"—and stroked his chin, lost in thought... On the other side, Su Xiaoxiao ran home excitedly, hugging Su Yue's arm and jumping up and down: "Mom! Mom! I've signed with a company! And my first role is the female lead!"

Seeing her daughter's happy face, Su Yue was also genuinely happy for her: "Really? That's great! Which company is so discerning?"

"It's called Chenxi Media! The boss's surname is Wang, and he's so young and handsome! He even donated to our school, and I won a first-class scholarship!" Su Xiaoxiao chattered on, completely failing to notice the flicker of something unusual in Su Yue's eyes when she mentioned "surname Wang" and "young and handsome."

However, Su Yue didn't think too much about it. After all, there were plenty of bosses with the surname Wang; it couldn't be such a coincidence.

She gently stroked her daughter's hair: "Then you've met a benefactor. Xiao Xiao, you must cherish this opportunity, listen to the company, and film well, okay?"

"I know, Mom! I'll definitely work hard!" Su Xiaoxiao nodded vigorously, her heart full of hope for the future.

She didn't know that the "President Wang" she spoke of and the "Wang Chen" who had stirred her mother's heart were actually the same person.

Meanwhile, Wang Chen was staring at the script for "Prince, the Princess Has Run Away Again, Again, and Again!" with a furrowed brow.

Who exactly should play this male lead?

Should he find a body double for the intimate scenes? Or should he do it himself?

After agonizing for a whole day, Wang Chen looked at the "wall-pinning" and "forced kissing" scenes in the script, then thought of Su Xiaoxiao's pretty face, which was ninety percent similar to Su Yue's, and finally gritted his teeth.

"Damn it, keep the good stuff in the family! It's just acting, right? I'll do it myself!"

With a thought, he called the system: "Youyou, open the mall and buy Master-level Acting!"

[Ding! 30 godly tycoon points deducted. Master-level Acting purchased successfully! Integrate immediately?]

"Integrate!"

The acting skills that most people need effort and talent to achieve, Wang Chen mastered them all in an instant.

He stood before the floor-to-ceiling glass window of his office and made a few casual expressions.

"Awesome!" Wang Chen was very satisfied with his acting skills worth 30 godly tycoon points; an Oscar was practically his.

That evening, he sent a message to the "HZCU Four Little Flowers" wechat group.

Wang Chen: "@All Members. Just a notice, the male lead for 'Prince, the Princess Has Run Away Again, Again, and Again!' has been decided. I will be playing the role myself."

Once the message was sent, the group went silent for three seconds before instantly exploding.

An Jinxi: "!!!!"

Su Xiaoxiao: "???"

Chen Yun: "Wow! President Wang is acting in it himself?"

Li Lan: "The boss is so cool!"

In the HZCU girls' dormitory, the four girls all bounced up from their beds at once.

An Jinxi slid right onto Su Xiaoxiao's bed, winking frantically at her: "Xiao Xiao! Xiao Xiao! President Wang is taking the plunge... no, I mean, he's playing the Prince himself! Doesn't that mean we'll have many intimate scenes? (Winks wildly)"

Su Xiaoxiao put down her phone, her cheeks slightly flushed as she replied: "You little flirt, what are you thinking! President Wang is definitely doing it because he values this short drama!"

An Jinxi: "Give me a break! I don't believe it! He definitely has an ulterior motive! Hehe, but this Princess approves!"

Su Xiaoxiao: "..., you pervy girl! Wipe away your drool! You think everyone is like you, with a head full of dirty thoughts!"

Even so, Su Xiaoxiao's heart was thumping like a trapped rabbit. President Wang was young, handsome, and rich, and he was going to play her lover and husband! Who could resist that!

"Hehe," An Jinxi smirked, "if I have a scene with President Wang, I'm afraid I won't be able to control myself and will just pounce on him! With that physique and those looks, playing a Prince is basically him just being himself!"

Chen Yun and Li Lan were also giggling and teasing on the side.

That night, An Jinxi had a "sweet dream."

In the dream, Wang Chen was wearing a prince's python robe, with sharp brows and starry eyes, looking incredibly domineering. He pinned her against the vermilion palace wall and said in a deep, magnetic voice: "My beloved Concubine, where else do you think you can run?"

Then that handsome face got closer and closer... "Hehe! My Prince!" The quiet dormitory was filled with An Jinxi's silly laughter.

The next morning, when it was broad daylight, An Jinxi vaguely heard someone calling her. When she opened her sleepy eyes, she found Su Xiaoxiao, Chen Yun, and Li Lan looking at her with strange expressions.

Realizing the situation, she looked up and saw that her legs were currently squeezing the quilt, which had been rolled into a cylinder at some point. The buttons on her pajamas were undone, and there was a puddle of drool on her pillow.

Her face turned beet red with embarrassment. She quickly scrambled off the bed and, under the teasing and scrutinizing gazes of the three, shamefully shared her dream from last night.

"Xiao Xiao! I'm doomed! I dreamed about President Wang last night! He pinned me against the wall and kissed me!"

Su Xiaoxiao froze for a few seconds before bursting into laughter: "Hahaha! An Jinxi, you little pervert! Even in your dreams, you're not well-behaved! Come on, spill it—what happened next?"

"Ahhh, don't ask!" An Jinxi pounced on her to cover her mouth, and the two immediately started laughing and playing. Chen Yun and Li Lan were "forced" to join the fray, and the dormitory was filled with a joyful atmosphere... On the day before New Year's Day, Wang Chen finished arranging things in Hangzhou City and prepared to return to Yi City to spend the holiday with Du Ruoxi and his other girlfriends.

Just before boarding the plane, he sent another message to Su Yue. Then he flew straight back to Yi City.

"Su Yue, Happy New Year. I'm back in Yi City for the holiday. I'll be back in Hangzhou City in a few days."