The CEO's Substitute Ex-Wife-Chapter 118: Like Fire And Water

Wen Nuan had always thought of herself as Fang Liucheng’s girlfriend.

He treated her exceptionally well too.

All the past hurt and revenge seemed to have never existed.

Wen Nuan felt increasingly swayed. Should she really get back together with Fang Liucheng? Her parents would certainly disapprove.

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### A Grand Gesture and A Shift in Perspective

Fang Liucheng took a document from his briefcase and handed it to Wen Nuan. Wen Nuan took it and saw, to her astonishment, that it was a property deed. The court had long since auctioned off the house, and she hadn’t known who the buyer was; it had been kept confidential. She never imagined it would be Fang Liucheng. He had bought the Wen family’s house.

Wen Nuan was somewhat puzzled. "What does this mean?"

"Returning what belongs to its rightful owner," Fang Liucheng said, a hint of apology on his face. "Nuannuan, to be honest, I regretted it the day after I took revenge. But then I thought of my tragically deceased parents, and I couldn’t bring myself to say I regretted it. I’ve held onto it ever since. Now I finally understand, I’m not happy. Before revenge, I was happy. Your parents treated me very well. Aside from feeling guilty towards my parents and resisting their kindness, I felt nothing. But after seeking revenge, I’ve never been truly happy. I think my parents in heaven wouldn’t want to see me unhappy, so this house is returning to its rightful owner. As for your father’s company, I will return that to him as well."

Wen Nuan was startled, her lips parted, not knowing what to say.

Was he not seeking revenge anymore?

"You don’t hate my father anymore?" Wen Nuan asked, her fingers tightly clutching the document. To her, this was an incredibly important document, not because it represented a house, but because it signified Fang Liucheng’s change in attitude towards her family.

Actually, Father Wen adored Fang Liucheng, and Mother Wen did too. They had raised Fang Liucheng, given him the best education, and sent him abroad to study. They also knew her feelings and always hoped that she and Fang Liucheng could be mutually in love, which would be even better.

Father Wen had originally raised him as a son, and the Wen family’s future was meant to be Fang Liucheng’s.

If he didn’t forgive her father, her accepting these things would be meaningless.

Her father wouldn’t be happy either.

Fang Liucheng leaned back, his expression a little melancholic. He said, "You’re right. Sometimes, some dealings in the business world are unavoidable. For survival, for business, sometimes I also do excessive things, and have even caused other families to be ruined. Putting myself in their shoes, I’ve done it all, so how can I blame your father? Your father has been benevolent and righteous, at least he raised me and gave me everything best. Your parents wanted to give me everything my parents didn’t get to give me. When they passed away, the impact on me was too great. Looking back now, there’s really no need to let this hatred continue."

Most importantly, he realized he couldn’t lose Wen Nuan.

He understood now that if he couldn’t completely let go of the hatred, he and Wen Nuan could never be together.

Wen Nuan pursed her lips, biting them lightly, her eyes welling up. "Brother Liucheng, thank you for forgiving my father."

"And you? Can you forgive me?" Fang Liucheng asked.

Under the light, the man’s face was completely enveloped in a thin layer of anticipation, his gaze tender and focused on Wen Nuan. Wen Nuan smiled, nodding heavily. "Let all of this pass. Let’s not hold grudges anymore. Living well, that’s what’s most important."

Fang Liucheng looked at Wen Nuan with a touch of gratitude, reaching out to take her hand and enclosing it tightly within his own. His eyes, under the light, held a deep appreciation for her. "Wen Nuan, thank you."

His palm was dry and warm, holding her so tightly, giving Wen Nuan a feeling of wanting to escape. But Fang Liucheng’s gaze seemed to imbue her hand with its own will, making it willing to linger in the warmth he offered.

Just as she was caught in a difficult inner struggle, the excited couple approached. The girl’s eyes glowed with fervent excitement. "Wen Nuan, you’re Wen Nuan, right? I can’t believe I met you here! I’m your fan! Can I get an autograph?"

"I admire you so much! You’re even prettier than on the posters; absolutely captivating."

"Please sign for me! I love you so much, I really do!"

The girl’s eyes formed hearts as she clutched her chest. Wen Nuan smiled. She hadn’t expected to be recognized in a restaurant. Although she had a little fame now, the TV series and movie hadn’t aired yet, only posters, commercials, and trailers. The chance of being recognized wasn’t high. However, in this situation, she was still happy. The girl hadn’t brought anything out with her, only a notepad, with no other place to sign.

Wen Nuan happily signed the notepad, and at the girl’s request, even drew a large heart on it. The girl was exceptionally pleased. She told Wen Nuan that ever since the "Princess Qinglian" drama was announced, she had been following it closely, loving the character of Princess Xiangxiang the most. She had saved all the trailers and watched them daily, constantly praising Wen Nuan’s beauty, displaying boundless enthusiasm.

Such was the heart of a fan. Wen Nuan’s lips curved upward. The two lingered for a while before departing.

Fang Liucheng kept watching Wen Nuan’s smiling eyes and vibrant face, a joy that radiated from her heart. Nuannuan was destined to achieve great things in the entertainment industry; she was so hardworking and talented.

Although he knew that Wen Nuan’s role in Lin Ning’s film was inextricably linked to Ye Feimo, he no longer cared.

Today, countless girls were not virgins before marriage, and most men no longer minded this issue. He didn’t mind that Wen Nuan had been with Ye Feimo, as long as Wen Nuan still loved him in her heart.

At the time, her involvement with Ye Feimo was ultimately for her father. All of this was his doing; if it weren’t for him, Wen Nuan wouldn’t have gone to Ye Feimo. He brought it upon himself.

In the future, it would never happen again.

He would do everything in his power to win Wen Nuan back and give her happiness.

The couple caused quite a stir in the restaurant. A few more people came over for autographs and photos, which Wen Nuan graciously accepted. Fortunately, there weren’t many people in the restaurant late at night, so it quieted down after a short while.

"You said you wanted to meet me to discuss business. What exactly is it?" Wen Nuan asked Fang Liucheng. "It’s not just simply returning the house to me, is it?"

"Of course not!" Fang Liucheng said, smiling sweetly. "I’m investing in a film called ’Beauty of Passion.’ The screenwriter is the renowned Yu Jin, and the director is Director Peng. I’d like to invite you to be the female lead in ’Beauty of Passion.’ What are your thoughts?"

Wen Nuan’s eyes widened in surprise. She had heard of this film. Cai Xiaojing had mentioned it, and Huayun Entertainment had even released a special feature dedicated to introducing it. It was a Republican era drama, and Wen Nuan had always longed to act in such a piece, feeling it was a profound and sacred era. She had always wanted to properly act in a work from that period. But when she watched Huayun Entertainment’s special feature, wasn’t Han Bi supposed to be the female lead of "Beauty of Passion"?

Last time at "Romantic Night," she saw Gu Rui, Han Bi, and others having dinner with Fang Liucheng. Weren’t they discussing collaboration on this film?

"Weren’t you keen on having Han Bi play the role?" Wen Nuan asked. She had no intention of competing with Han Bi for roles.

"The other two investors favored Han Bi. I have the final say. Initially, they weren’t willing to cast you because you weren’t famous enough to guarantee box office success. I strongly persuaded them, almost having a falling out. Later, after interacting with Han Bi, I felt that her portrayal wouldn’t be as suitable as yours," Fang Liucheng said. "Don’t misunderstand, I’m saying this purely from an investor’s perspective. So far, you are the best candidate. You also know that Han Bi is a superstar returning from Hollywood; her asking price for remuneration is extremely high, and she also wants a share of the profits. Such a good deal doesn’t exist."

The last negotiation failed because Fang Liucheng felt Linda was too greedy, as if she was convinced that no one else could play the role besides Han Bi. Her attitude was arrogant, and her tone was forceful.

He was a businessman and disliked partners who inflated prices.

The conditions Linda proposed were enough to cover the remuneration of everyone in the entire crew, with money left over.

Wen Nuan knew this was an opportunity for her, with no reason to refuse. However, she didn’t forget her duty. "Brother Liucheng, I’m very grateful that you’re willing to cast me, but I’m a contract actress with Anning, and everything must comply with my agent. I can’t make this decision myself. Besides, you’re collaborating with Huayun this time, and you know that Huayun and Anning have always been rivals, like fire and water. How could Anning possibly lend an actress to Huayun for a film? That’s too fanciful."

She was an extremely calm girl, not carried away by the opportunity.

This matter was not something she could decide on her own. freeweɓnovel~cѳm

Originally, the entire entertainment industry was dominated by Huayun; Huayun was the top company. However, over a decade ago, Anning International established an entertainment division, fully managed by Cheng Anya. Within a few years, it gained significant fame, cultivating a large number of top actresses and actors. Anning was an impressive star-making factory. Cheng Anya’s management style, Young Master Ye San’s iron fist, Anning International’s strong financial power, and its intricate network of both legitimate and illicit interest chains, all provided an excellent opportunity and platform for Anning’s entertainment division.

Cheng Anya brought Anning International’s entertainment division to its peak within ten years, rivaling Huayun. In recent years, after Ye Feimo took over, Anning International’s entertainment division reached even greater heights, almost asserting sole dominance.

Huayun, naturally, was not convinced. It invested heavily in producing more excellent dramas, even inviting Hollywood superstars to star in its productions to build its reputation. For the past few years, it had been contending with Anning, attempting to reclaim its position as the entertainment industry giant.

In such a broad environment, Anning and Huayun never lent actors or directors to each other’s projects.

They were like fire and water.

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