Rebirth in the 80s: The Scholar Wife is Cute
Chapter 1049: I Want to Play the Supporting Actress

Chapter 1049: Chapter 1049: I Want to Play the Supporting Actress

Ruan Lingyu wanted to call out to Ruan Yiqian, but in the end, she didn’t manage to do it. She was really happy when her son returned, but somehow, within just a few sentences, they were at odds again and she had angered her son away.

Upon hearing the door close, Cheng’s mother began to complain to Ruan Lingyu, "Sister-in-law, I’m not trying to speak ill of Yiqian, but his temperament, it’s becoming more and more like Shen Mianmian. In my opinion, Yiqian has been led astray by Shen Mianmian. Look at him before, when has he ever talked back to you or me? Now he doesn’t take either of us seriously at all. Is this the way for the younger generation to treat their elders?"

Ruan Lingyu felt a sudden wave of irritation, "I don’t know why Yiqian has become like this either. Don’t be angry with him. I’ll have a good talk with him later, and get him to apologize to you."

"Don’t, please don’t ask him to apologize to me," Cheng’s mother said sarcastically. "I can’t afford it. Now that Yiqian’s business is growing bigger and bigger, and he’s a big boss, it’s normal for him not to take me seriously, but the fact that he still calls me ’aunt’ shows respect."

Ruan Lingyu felt awkward being told this, "It’s Yiqian’s fault."

Cheng Xining thought she had stayed enough for the night, so she said, "Auntie, you should rest early! We will head back home now."

She didn’t act spoiled anymore; her tone somewhat angry, seemingly upset about Ruan Yiqian’s actions as well.

Ruan Lingyu helplessly stood up to see the two to the door, "Xining, when you get back, have a good talk with your mom. I will get Yiqian to apologize to her later."

"Auntie, we’re all family, my mom won’t really be angry with Brother Yiqian. However, I think if things go on like this, Brother Yiqian and you will become more and more estranged. You should really work on your relationship with Brother Yiqian instead of letting others influence you." It was obvious who that "others" referred to.

Cheng Xining didn’t mention Shen Mianmian at all, but the insinuation in her words suggested that Shen Mianmian was the one instigating the tension between Ruan Yiqian and Ruan Lingyu.

"I understand, drive safely on your way back."

Cheng Xining’s words lingered in her mind like a curse, and the more Ruan Lingyu thought about it, the more she felt that Cheng Xining was right.

...

In the three days after the Mid-Autumn Festival, Shen Mianmian’s movie’s box office kept climbing, firmly at the top of the charts. Those who saw it couldn’t stop singing its praises and, all of a sudden, many people started to pay attention to the rising stars Shen Mianmian and Yang Xiaoxi.

Yang Lan, who was the agent for both of them, was incredibly busy every day, bringing several scripts for them to choose from.

Since Yang Xiaoxi had already accepted a movie by Lu Nian and had a full schedule, Yang Lan shifted her focus to Shen Mianmian. Yang Lan recommended a martial arts series to Shen Mianmian, but Mianmian was more interested in a martial arts movie.

Yang Lan thought Shen Mianmian wanted to play the female lead, so she said, "I’ve considered this before. The theme is good, and the female lead is well crafted. It’s just that there are a lot of romantic scenes between the lead couple, plus a bathing scene. I’m not sure about Mr. He’s opinion on this..."

Shen Mianmian smiled mischievously, "Sister Yang, you’ve misunderstood, I don’t want to play the female lead – I’m interested in playing the second female lead."

"The second female lead?" Yang Lan was taken aback.

Shen Mianmian’s value had increased with her last movie, and coupled with her good looks, there were many scripts inviting her to play the lead. Therefore, Yang Lan had only considered leading roles for Shen Mianmian and hadn’t paid much attention to the second female lead character.

Shen Mianmian shared her thoughts, "Sister Yang, I think that the role of the second female lead is more brilliant than that of the female lead. The female lead has too much of a martyr complex and is too weak – not the type I like. I feel the second female lead is quite interesting, and if played well, could outshine the female lead."