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Chapter 67 - 046 Shen You’an: She Must Be a Charlatan (First Update)

Chapter 67: 046 Shen You’an: She Must Be a Charlatan (First Update)

"Here’s the juice you ordered, enjoy."

A clear and gentle male voice rang in her ear.

Shen You’an looked up, her pupils involuntarily dilating.

Her gaze fell beyond the waiter, towards the restaurant entrance, where Director Cen walked in laughing and chatting with several people.

The waiter finished serving the food and was about to leave.

"Hold on."

He had to stop and turn back to look at the girl speaking.

"May I ask, is there anything else you need?"

Shen You’an pursed her lips, staring at the delicate features of the man before her.

Could it really be such a coincidence?

Pu Yutai noticed the girl was simply staring at him without speaking, her expression laden with complicated emotions.

Unable to resist, he asked, "Excuse me, do you know me?"

Shen You’an undoubtedly recognized this face.

For a moment, Shen You’an didn’t know what to say. Hesitating briefly, she finally spoke, "I can see your brow is wide and luminous; you’ll have a stroke of luck with a benefactor soon, make sure to seize the opportunity."

A fortune-teller? Could this girl be pulling a scam?

But Pu Yutai noticed her serious gaze and sincere tone, so he refrained from any malicious speculation.

"Thank you for the advice."

He turned and walked away, baffled.

Pu Yutai didn’t believe it, but Qi Baotan absolutely did.

In her heart, An’an was capable of anything.

Shen You’an watched Pu Yutai’s retreating figure, hoping his life wouldn’t change because of her prediction.

~

"Director Cen, I think Liang Ruofan is quite suitable. He’s been famous for years and is the Golden Deer Film Emperor. With his large fan base and solid reputation, we can rely on him for the movie’s promotional efforts."

The speaker was the film’s deputy director and action choreographer, Wu Yun, a long-time partner of Cen Shu.

Screenwriter Mo Chou shook her head. "During the audition earlier, Liang Ruofan’s performance didn’t capture the character’s essence. He’s still acting as himself. Besides, this is a female-led film; if the male lead overshadows the spotlight, it goes against the core narrative and becomes counterproductive."

She looked up at Cen Shu. "Director Cen, I believe casting a newcomer would be better. Pairing them with Ru Caiying could spark compelling chemistry."

After Ru Caiying’s audition, everyone unanimously agreed that she was the perfect female lead.

Though older in age, her excellent upkeep, skillful acting, and the support of costumes and makeup assured there were no barriers to her performance.

In the face of absolute talent, all obstacles became irrelevant.

Cen Shu furrowed his brows and remained silent, as if deep in thought.

Just then, someone knocked on the private room door. Wu Yun responded, "Come in."

The door opened, and a young waiter wheeled in a serving cart.

Faced with a stranger, the group tacitly avoided discussing the film’s casting.

Still distressed about the casting dilemma, Mo Chou instinctively glanced up, catching sight of a delicate side profile.

In that instant, a sudden, lightning-like idea sparked in her mind.

~

Pu Yutai stumbled dazedly out of the private room. The manager frowned and stormed over, barking, "You didn’t cause more trouble again, did you? If another customer complains about you, you’re fired."

Pu Yutai shook his head. "No, manager. It was... the customer asked me to do some strange things, so I got delayed. Please don’t misunderstand."

"What strange things?" The manager pressed relentlessly.

Pu Yutai pressed his lips together, uncertain how to explain.

"They made me act. Yes, act..."

"Act? You? Probably just treating you like a clown for laughs."

The manager sneered dismissively.

This kid had good looks, often drawing playful teasing from young customers, but it had also brought him endless trouble.

Pu Yutai scratched his head with a naive smile.

"The customer praised my performance though, even invited me to act in a movie."

The manager laughed aloud. "Stop daydreaming! If you can act in a movie, then I’m the Film Emperor. Get back to work."

Pu Yutai walked to a secluded spot, carefully pulling out a business card from his pocket.

On it were a few artistic words: Cen Shu’s Studio, followed by contact details and an address.

After he finished performing, the director personally handed him the card, leaving behind contact information and instructing him to report to the studio tomorrow.

Even now, Pu Yutai felt like he was dreaming.

Director Cen Shu—THE Director Cen Shu, his aesthetic enlightenment idol.

Clutching the business card tightly, Pu Yutai suddenly thought of the customer in the hall who had foretold he’d meet a benefactor.

Pu Yutai rushed into the hall, but the table where that customer had sat was already vacated.

Staring at the empty table, Pu Yutai murmured, "So you really are a master..."

~

Liang Ruofan waited the entire day but never heard back from Cen Shu’s Studio.

Unease began to creep into his heart.

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