100 Days of Rebirth: The Loyal Dog of the Cold and Aloof Actress

Meng Tingwan nodded calmly, "Yes, this is it."

Fang Jia's expression was somewhat indescribable.

She wasn't saying the short drama was bad, but there were better options available, so there was no reason to choose this one.

More importantly, the male lead has already been cast.

Can I know why?

Fang Jia rarely asked her such questions.

Meng Tingwan paused only briefly before explaining, "First of all, this is a subject I've never worked with before. Secondly, the script is quite good, and I really like the character. Finally, the director is very famous in the short drama circle, and the production team is excellent."

There was only one thing she didn't mention.

The short drama was filmed in a short period of time, only about twenty days, which gave her enough time to finish filming.

If she were to take on serious dramas, she probably wouldn't have the time.

Fang Jia was unable to refute what she heard.

The reason I brought this short drama to show her was because I appreciated the points she made.

Meng Tingwan has been in the industry for seven years and has taken on many dramas. She doesn't only accept those that can be broadcast on satellite TV or S+ level productions. She always looks at the script content and production team first.

However, in the past two years, she has had many endorsements and brand events, and her work is very busy, with almost no free time each year.

Therefore, I accept fewer web series and short dramas.

After a moment of silence, Fang Jia said again, "The male lead for this short drama has been cast. Do you know who it is?"

"Who?"

Meng Tingwan wasn't actually curious, but since she had asked, she had to give some kind of response.

"Xu Jiaming".

As soon as Fang Jia finished speaking, An An, who was standing by and doing nothing, exclaimed, "Is it that 'fan monster'?"

"Fans are weird" means, as the name suggests, that the fans are weird.

Xu Jiaming transitioned from idol to actor, returning to China after leaving the group to start acting.

However, most of his fans are female fans, who simply cannot accept his ambiguous behavior with actresses.

Even knowing it's acting, some people still post negative comments on Weibo, accusing the other actor of trying to gain attention.

This has made it very difficult for Xu Jiaming to get roles now.

His agency had hoped to make a fortune with him, but because this was the result every time he was offered a role, many actresses refused to even read the script after hearing the name Xu Jiaming.

"As far as I know, the director chose him this time because he saw Xu Jiaming's acting skills and felt that he had great potential, so he decided to cast him. However, he was afraid of causing an impact, so he kept the news under wraps. It took me a lot of effort to find out."

Fang Jia added from the side.

An'an, a surfing enthusiast, was also a little worried about her taking on this role. "Sister, Xu Jiaming's fans are too powerful. You have no idea how crazy they are with their smear campaigns. They're practically trying to destroy any actress."

I saw it online myself, and I have to say, I wouldn't have cooperated with him either.

Although Xu Jiaming issued an apology statement, no fans listened, and the criticism continued.

Meng Tingwan listened without speaking, her eyes indifferent, her unadorned face revealing no emotion.

She also knew about Xu Jiaming's situation.

But in the entertainment industry, how can there be clear distinctions between right and wrong? They are all just pawns of capitalists and those in power.

"How can you be sure that those posts criticizing him were made by his fans? How can you be sure that all these people are his fans? And how can you be sure that he was the one who issued the statements he made?"

Three questions in a row left Fang Jia and An An speechless.

Meng Tingwan didn't mean to say that, but she knew that in this circle, they were all crows, equally black.

"Therefore, we can't be sure what the facts are. These truths are just what the people behind the scenes want us to see and know. But who can really know who is right and who is wrong?"

Fang Jia understood and didn't argue further. "What you said is indeed correct. Since you want to choose this one, then let's make a decision. I'll contact them right away."

"Um, by the way, when will it be turned on?"

"Okay." Fang Jia had no objection and took her phone to the side.

Watching Fang Jia walk away, An An bent down, leaned close to Meng Tingwan, and whispered, "Sister, what's this script like? Can I take a look?"

Meng Tingwan smiled and handed her the notebook.

An An took it and flipped through a few pages. When she saw the character settings, the shock in her eyes was all too obvious.

"Wow, is this awesome?"

Meng Tingwan smiled without saying a word, raising her eyebrows to look at her.

An'an was very excited, her face full of anticipation. "Sister, can we film it now? I want to see it."

Xu Jiaming is an idol, so his looks are definitely top-notch.

Meng Tingwan is also known as having a "divine face". If this drama is broadcast, it will be a visual feast!

Plus that cool setting.

It's definitely going to be a hit.

Looking at An'an's worthless smile, Meng Tingwan felt a little helpless.

Suddenly, she remembered the favor Feng Zhuo had asked her that morning, so she quickly said to An'an, "Don't get excited about this. There's something I need you to help me prepare."

Upon hearing this, An'an immediately became serious. "Yes, sis, you tell me."

*

Cheng's Group.

Cheng Yu was sitting in a black office chair, replying to messages on his phone, when he heard someone knocking on the door. He immediately turned off the screen and put down his phone.

"Enter."

Upon hearing this, Feng Zhuo pushed open the door, but only stood at the entrance without going in. "Boss, the chairman is here."

Cheng Yu frowned slightly upon hearing the word "Chairman".

What is he here for?

Before he could think any further, a man came in from outside.

Although he was over fifty, the man seemed to be well-maintained, with almost no wrinkles on his face except for fine lines around his eyes.

His eyes were deep and bright, and it was easy to see that he was definitely the type of woman that women would like when he was young.

"Second uncle."

Cheng Yu called out, then stood up from his chair and walked to his desk.

A smile bloomed on Cheng Xianzhe's dignified face as he naturally walked to the sofa next to him and sat down. "Xiao Yu, come and sit down."

Cheng Yu composed himself and sat down opposite him.

"Second Uncle, did you come to see me about something?"

My second uncle would never come to the company unless there was a reason.

He is very clear.

As expected, Cheng Xianzhe didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point: "The youngest daughter of the Wang family is back, and you are the eldest son of our Cheng family. You're not young anymore, so your second uncle hopes that you can arrange a marriage with the Wang family."

Marriage?

Cheng Yu sneered inwardly, tapping the sofa armrest with his slender fingers.

"Second Uncle, given the current situation of the Cheng family, it seems that a marriage alliance is unnecessary."

Not only do they not need it, but people also have to fawn over them.

Clearly, the Wang family must have given him some benefits.

Cheng Xian was taken aback, not expecting him to refute. He stared at Cheng Yu for a long time with his sharp eyes, but couldn't figure it out.

Finally, he laughed and said, "Indeed, but your second uncle is worried about you because you're not getting any younger and still don't have a proper girlfriend."

"Cheng Yan isn't much younger than me, and he doesn't have a girlfriend. I remember Miss Wang is about the same age as him. Perhaps people of the same age have more to talk about."

Cheng Yu remained calm and composed, passing the buck to Cheng Yan, who was not present.

Cheng Xianzhe smirked, "You know Cheng Yan all too well. He's a womanizer, changing girlfriends faster than clothes. Miss Wang is from a prestigious family; he's not good enough for her."

"Besides, didn't he owe you a lot of money again this time, and you're the one who's asking him to pay it off?"

Cheng Yu nodded without denying it, "Yes."

Cheng Xianzhi spread his hands and said matter-of-factly, "Look at your brother's behavior, how could the Wang family dare to entrust their daughter to him?"

"Then you can rest assured leaving it to me?" Cheng Yu asked back.

“Xiao Yu, ever since your parents passed away, your second uncle has raised you single-handedly. How could your second uncle not know what kind of person you are?”

Cheng Yu's face darkened instantly when Cheng Xianzhi suddenly brought up this past event.

He pretended not to see it and continued, "Besides, while your grandmother is still alive, she wants to see you get married. If you can hold your great-grandson, it will comfort her heart, won't it?"