The wealthy military officer spoils his wife excessively

Lu Zheng touched his nose: "It was a slip-up... By the way, what did you bring? I can smell something fragrant."

The moment the pork rib soup was poured from the thermos, its aroma filled the room. Suwen took a spoon and carefully skimmed off all the oil foam, revealing a clear broth topped with bright green scallions. Lu Zheng's mouth watered at the smell: "It smells so good! Did you make this?"

She nodded, scooped up a spoonful, blew on it to cool it, and brought it to his lips: "I was afraid you might have broken your bones from that bump, so I'm giving you some tonic first."

Being waited on hand and foot pleased Lu Zheng greatly. After finishing his drink, he pointed to the food box and asked, "Are those also?"

"Hmm." She opened them one by one; there was stir-fried bamboo shoots and stuffed tofu. Knowing he was ill, she had prepared everything very lightly.

Lu Zheng picked up a piece with his chopsticks and ate it with relish.

He devoured the two dishes and soup all by himself, and after finishing, he wiped his mouth and said with lingering satisfaction, "The hospital meals are so bland, they've ruined my taste buds. If you could bring me two dishes and a soup every day, I wouldn't want to leave."

Suwen knew he was just saying nice things to comfort her. Not to mention that he was staying in a VIP ward, with the whole floor dedicated to him, his meals were definitely not bad. His personal attendants and guards all treated him like a little emperor, so how could he not eat well?

"Can't you do the same thing at home? Why are you blaming the hospital?" She glared at him and picked up an apple to peel.

The afternoon sun was very bright, shining on her profile as she carefully peeled an apple with her head slightly lowered, making her skin appear as white as jade, almost transparent. Occasionally, her eyes would flash, like the scattered shadows under the shade of a tree, delicate and light.

He was so engrossed in watching her that he didn't even notice her looking up. Suwen had already cut the apple into pieces, picked up a piece with a toothpick, and held it to his lips, asking, "Do you want some more?"

He opened his mouth groggily. Suwen then stuffed the piece of apple into his mouth, and he chewed it absentmindedly, unknowingly eating another apple.

Suwen then exclaimed "Oh dear!" and realized what she meant: "You just ate so many vegetables, and then you ate an apple. Won't you get indigestion?"

He smiled helplessly: "My stomach is fine."

There was tea on the table. Suwen poured himself a cup and slowly sipped it. Lu Wenyi had come to see him at noon, and the eight-treasure tea served below was refreshing and delicious.

Lu Zheng stopped reading and leaned against the bed to look at her. After a while, he suddenly asked her, "I've eaten so much of your food, shouldn't I show my appreciation?"

Suwen didn't take it seriously: "It'll be fine after you finish eating..."

He continued, "My secretary mentioned that the company is interested in collaborating with a TV station on a program called 'Celebrity Kitchen,' with two hosts. The male host will be provided by the TV station, while the female host will be one of the company's artists. The big names can't find the time, but it would be a good exposure opportunity for newcomers."

Suwen was stunned for a moment.

"Go ahead and practice your cooking skills so you can cook for me when you get home."

He spoke wittily, but she was left feeling both amused and exasperated.

She cooked two dishes and a soup, and in return, she landed a job opportunity that all the new employees in the company were eagerly anticipating. This made her feel like she had been sexually exploited. Others had to rack their brains and please audiences across the country to become famous, but she only needed to please one person.

She felt she should say something, but her mind was completely blank. After a long pause, she managed to say, half-jokingly and half-seriously, "Thank you, boss."

After a week of staying home researching recipes, the company has started promoting the new drama. We're just waiting for the production team to finish preparations so we can release press releases, hold a launch event, and officially begin filming. Before that, we need to take some character photos in the studio.

This was Nie Suwen's first time, so everything was new to her, and she spent the whole morning just doing her makeup.

The day the costume photos were taken was also the first time the main cast members officially met. This film was funded by three companies, and the cast members included actors from mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The new generation took the lead roles, while veteran actors played supporting roles. However, everyone was happy and harmonious on set. The second male lead was from Taiwan and spoke Mandarin with a Taiwanese accent, and he could also joke with a group of people speaking Mandarin with a Beijing accent.

She thought Xing Manzi would still be arrogant and continue to make things difficult for her, but she was completely different. Xing Manzi arrived at the set even earlier than her and was very polite to the assistants and makeup artists. Knowing that everyone had arrived early to prepare and some hadn't had breakfast yet, she took the initiative to have her assistant buy soy milk and jianbing (Chinese crepes) for everyone.

Not only Xing Manzi, but all the other lead actors were very humble. When veteran actors came, even if they were Hong Kong and Taiwan artists who didn't usually interact or were no longer popular, they would consciously stand up and greet their seniors.

Compared to herself, she was merely timid and hesitant, clinging to the mindset of "the less you say, the less mistakes you make" and focusing on doing her job well—she was really misdirecting her efforts. There's still so much she can learn from the film set culture.

When the photoshoot officially began, she had two outfits to change into: one was an elegant and serene blue outfit, and the other was a fiery red outfit that was alluring and flamboyant. Correspondingly, one required a fresh and youthful light makeup look, while the other required a glamorous and seductive heavy makeup look, a rather large difference between the two.

The makeup for the Blue Sunflower outfit suited her image quite well; the lightly drawn eyebrows gave her a delicate, girl-next-door look. But when she changed into the Red Sunflower outfit, the makeup always felt a bit lacking. There's no way around it; Nie Suwen simply looks too innocent. No matter how alluring the eyeliner is, she just doesn't have that bewitching quality.

The makeup artist was at a loss and could only sigh helplessly in front of the mirror. Several actors came over and joked with her, "The girl is too young; she hasn't developed her allure yet."

Suwen was also anxious. After removing her makeup, she said to the makeup artist, "Isn't the makeup lacking in impact? Try making the foundation a little whiter, like a deathly white... Also, do you have any colored contact lenses here? I want red ones."

After Suwen's reminder, the makeup artist clapped and cheered: Why didn't she think of wearing colored contact lenses?

However, that face, painted so white, looks like a ghost in broad daylight. They're filming a period drama, which ultimately relies on handsome men and beautiful women; all the young actors make themselves look gorgeous. Why is this one trying so hard to make himself look ugly?

As soon as the look was finalized, even without Suwen's prompting, the makeup artist knew it was perfect. She walked out in a red dress, and the entire photo studio seemed to light up.

Isn't this just like the feisty and alluring Hong Kui?

The male lead, Zhou Xiaochuan, is a native of Beijing. Stroking his chin, he exclaimed, "Girl, it seems you're very suited for period dramas." Her look wasn't exactly beautiful, but it was absolutely stunning, making her impossible to ignore. Those captivating, watery red eyes, if they stared at you for a while, you felt like you were being sucked in.

Apart from Xing Manzi, the female lead who was taking photos in front, everyone else came over to comment on Suwen's look.

Even the director nodded repeatedly, "The temperament is right." When he first heard they were casting a newcomer for the role of Long Kui, he was hesitant. Although it was a supporting role, playing two characters was a huge test of acting skills. However, the investors strongly recommended it, so he couldn't object too much. These days, it was commonplace for wealthy coal mine owners to spend money to promote their mistresses as minor stars, so he was quite skeptical of Nie Suwen when she first joined the crew. But now, he had a feeling—yes, this was the Long Kui he wanted.

When it was Suwen's turn to stand under the lights for the shoot, despite being a novice, she had an exceptional sense of camera presence. This was thanks to her extensive experience working multiple jobs as a model for outdoor shoots. Even standing next to Zhou Xiaochuan, a top-tier actor, she showed no signs of timidity. Instead, she put her arm around the lead actor's shoulder, appearing quite familiar with him.

A bystander asked her, "Did you two know each other before? How come you're such good friends now?"

She said matter-of-factly, "Isn't he my brother?"

Wow, this guy's really into character.

Ye Zi visited the set and stood next to the cameraman, looking at Su Wen on camera. She felt that this girl was a completely different person off-camera and on-camera. Off-camera, apart from being pretty, she was just an ordinary girl from the streets, with a bit of a student vibe. But in front of the camera, she became highly focused and exuded an attractive charm. The nickname "Reversal Girl" that fans gave her during the talent show was still applicable. A sense of presence on camera sounds simple, but some artists haven't developed it even after years in the industry. Could Nie Su Wen be what they call a born star?

Within two days, the official photos were released online, sparking heated discussions among netizens. Some praised her stunning appearance, while others criticized her. This time, the attacks were directed at her face.

Zhou Mo turned on her computer and read the comments to her one by one. Some people said she had a chubby face, a wide chin, and a round face, while others suggested that she get some surgery on her face.

Zhou Mo clicked the mouse, puzzled: "I really want to know what these people look like. You're so thin you're just skin and bones, and people still say you're fat. If that's the case, what's the point of us normal people living?"

Su Wen is 1.65 meters tall and weighs 88 kilograms, and she is still strictly controlling her weight. However... compared to Xing Manzi's chin in the promotional photos, which is so sharp it could be measured with a triangle ruler, she felt embarrassed.

Zhou Mo scoffed: "It's obvious in this picture, isn't it? The photographer is so biased. Why didn't he give you a prettier one too?"

Cameras can magnify faces, making someone who looks rounder in real life appear much larger on camera. That's why female celebrities generally have small, delicate faces to look good on camera.

Suwen pinched her chin; it was nothing but bony pressure. There was no room for her to lose weight. She thought to herself, "Should I get my chin shaved?"

Her response was a glare from Zhou Mo.

However, Suwen actually went to the hospital for this. The cosmetic doctor advised her that bone reduction surgery was not impossible, but she would have to wait until she was fully recovered enough to wear makeup and take photos, which would take at least one or two months, and would definitely delay the photo shoot.

After examining the inside of her mouth, the doctor gave her a suggestion: "The jawline can stretch the cheeks, and removing molars can, to some extent, make the face appear smaller."

So Suwen went to register and see a dentist that very day.