The CEO's Substitute Ex-Wife
Chapter 53: Delight

Chapter 53: Delight

Ye Feimo handed his VIP card to the waiter and, with Wen Nuan, strolled across the stone bridge towards the restaurant. Wen Nuan remarked, "Such a beautiful place, I’ve never even heard of it."

"Miss Wen, that just shows how little you’ve seen of the world," Ye Feimo replied coolly.

"You really have a way with words," she retorted playfully.

They bickered good-naturedly until they reached the restaurant. A waiter led them to a table on the balcony, overlooking the shimmering artificial lake, a truly beautiful sight. Each table was discreetly separated, uniquely decorated, ensuring privacy.

Wen Nuan noticed that there weren’t many people in the restaurant in the evening.

Since they only served ten tables a day, most patrons came during the day, leaving the evenings relatively quiet.

A beautiful waitress in uniform served their dishes with a warm smile. There were eighteen dishes in total, covering the entire table. Wen Nuan stared in astonishment. Eighteen dishes for two people? Judging by the presentation, it was a feast of delicacies, many of which she had never even seen before.

After the waitress left, Wen Nuan exclaimed in surprise, "Ye Feimo, eighteen dishes for two people? Won’t that make you burst?"

Ye Feimo looked at Wen Nuan, the water’s reflection dancing in his eyes, giving his cool demeanor a touch of unexpected softness. Perhaps it was the lighting, but she thought he looked like a prince charming, less aloof than usual.

"You only need to taste each dish once. No one’s forcing you to finish everything."

"We can probably take the leftovers home, right?"

"No."

"That’s such a waste."

...

The food was truly delicious, especially the crab roe with shark fin soup. According to Ye Feimo, the crab roe was selected from the most tender part of hundreds of hairy crabs, and the shark fin was a rare delicacy from the icy seas.

There was also braised goose web with sea cucumber, which was a favorite of Wen Nuan’s, tasting absolutely wonderful.

Although she had been somewhat spoiled growing up, she had never tasted such exquisite ingredients. This was vastly different from the shark fin and sea cucumber sold in hotels. Wen Nuan was stuffed, and she had a strong urge to pack the leftovers to take home.

A whole table of gourmet delicacies!

"Ye Feimo, how much does this whole table cost?" Wen Nuan asked, feeling satisfied and curious about the price of the meal.

The restaurant looked magnificent, with a high-class ambiance, and the dishes were rare and delicious. The price shouldn’t be low.

Ye Feimo pursed his lips and held up one hand. Wen Nuan gasped, "Fifty thousand?"

He didn’t answer, and Wen Nuan took it as a silent agreement. Ye Feimo thought to himself that fifty thousand wouldn’t even cover such a meal, but for Wen Nuan, it was already an astronomical sum. "So extravagant."

Young Master Ye was indeed born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Wen Nuan realized for the first time that the differences between people were so vast. The cost of this one meal might be an ordinary person’s salary for a year.

However, she wouldn’t say anything to Ye Feimo. This was his due. The value he brought to society through his efforts was something others might not achieve in a lifetime. So, perhaps, fate was still fair.

"Ye Feimo, can’t we really take the leftovers home?" Wen Nuan asked. "It doesn’t make sense. We paid such a high price for this meal, and there’s so much left. There’s no reason why we can’t pack it up, right?"

"You still want to eat?" Ye Feimo raised an eyebrow, saying casually, "If you want to eat more, I’ll bring you here again tomorrow."

"No!" Wen Nuan refused decisively, her answer coming too quickly. Ye Feimo raised an eyebrow, his cool gaze scrutinizing her. Wen Nuan explained, "I’ll get indigestion."

What’s given without merit is not to be received. Such a lavish meal was best enjoyed in moderation.

Ye Feimo looked at her intently without saying anything.

"Exactly what are we celebrating?" Wen Nuan asked, raising an eyebrow. She really couldn’t understand what needed such an expensive meal for celebration. Had he closed a huge business deal?

"You’ll find out soon enough," Ye Feimo said, keeping it a secret. Wen Nuan didn’t press further.

The two of them got up to leave the restaurant, walking in the middle of the stone bridge when Wen Nuan received a call from Cai Xiaojing. "Nuan Nuan, you passed the audition! You got the role of Princess Xiangxiang!"

Wen Nuan stopped in her tracks, her eyes widening. "Really? Sister Xiaojing, is it really true?"

Countless waves of joy surged through her. Wen Nuan seemed to hear joyful songs, so excited she didn’t know how to express her emotions. Had she really succeeded? She had done it!

"It’s true. The company will release an announcement tomorrow. Congratulations, little girl!"

"Thank you, Sister Xiaojing! I’m so happy..." Wen Nuan’s eyes welled up with happy tears. Cai Xiaojing gave her a few more instructions and then hung up. Ye Feimo watched her excited, flushed cheeks, and a feeling of happiness welled up within him as well.

He liked seeing Wen Nuan’s radiant, spirited smile.

Wen Nuan clutched her phone, her excitement overwhelming her reason. She turned around and threw herself into Ye Feimo’s arms. "Ye Feimo, I got the role! I got it! Ahhh, I’m so happy!"

She jumped up and down in his embrace, as excited as a child. A faint, sweet fragrance wafted into his nostrils. Ye Feimo’s heart fluttered. This was the first time Wen Nuan had approached him so intimately. She was too happy, too excited, perhaps not even realizing what she was doing. However, with such a beauty throwing herself into his arms, Ye Feimo would never refuse. A smile lifted his lips, and he reached out to circle her waist, pulling her closer.

Seeing her so happy, Ye Feimo felt that the price he had paid was worth it.

"Pure Lotus Princess" was a historical drama jointly produced by Hairun Culture Media and Chaoyang Film and Television Production Company. The young master of Hairun intended to promote Gu Yiting, and the female lead role had long been internally decided for Zhuo Bingbing. The young master of Hairun planned to give the role of Princess Xiangxiang to Gu Yiting.

Ye Feimo had asked Director Zhang of the "Pure Lotus Princess" crew, and the director was more satisfied with Wen Nuan’s audition, but Hairun was also investing in the drama, so he still had to listen to the investors’ opinions.

The relationships in the entertainment industry were complex. The power of a television director wasn’t absolute; many things had to follow the arrangements of investors and producers. Whoever they wanted to promote, they would promote.

Lin Ning had a decent relationship with Director Zhang. After inquiring about the inside story, he learned that Gu Yiting had been decided. Ye Feimo used his investment in Hairun’s next spy drama as a condition to exchange for this role with the chairman of Hairun.

The entertainment industry was like this. It wasn’t always about being the best to succeed.

Situations like Wen Nuan’s were countless in the entertainment industry. The audition director might be satisfied, but without connections or background, even the best talent would be wasted without opportunity.

Some talented and hardworking artists in their youth refused to compromise with the unspoken rules of the entertainment industry. Some slowly climbed up through their own efforts, gradually building connections and finding staunch friends to help them, but it could take over a decade to finally make a name for themselves, wasting their best years. Others were directly eliminated by the entertainment industry, ending up in dire straits. This was the nature of the business, with countless beautiful men and women pouring in every day.

Her soft lips planted a big kiss on his cheek. Ye Feimo was taken aback, lowering his eyes to look at her. Wen Nuan had already released him, unable to contain her joy, her amorous peach blossom eyes filled with pure delight.

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