"That's because the director hasn't been completely bewitched," Tangning replied as she lay back on the sofa and looked at a photo of her two sons. "Plus, he can't let one person ruin the entire film. After all, the other people in the cast and crew did nothing wrong."
"That's true," Lin Qian nodded. "By the way, I just had a look at your schedule, after 'Survivor' finishes, are you planning to take on another film?"
Other actors like Tangning already had packed schedules for the entire year filled with all sorts of activities. But, when Lin Qian looked at Tangning's schedule, there was nothing after 'Survivor'.
"I want to go home and spend time with my kids," Tangning replied.
"You're not taking the opportunity to build up your momentum?"
"Are you afraid that you'd have no work while I'm taking a break?" Tangning suddenly laughed. "Don't worry, you'll have plenty to keep you occupied. I have other plans."
Lin Qian did not know what Tangning had planned. She simply listened patiently because she knew the answer would eventually be revealed
...
That night, Xu Xin tossed and turned beside the director, unable to fall asleep. The director knew what she was worried about, so his lips slowly curved upwards before he fell asleep.
Luckily, he listened to Tangning's advice and did not fall into this evil woman's trap. Otherwise, the consequences would have been dire.
Tomorrow, he was going to see how Xu Xin planned to continue with her act.
Meanwhile, from what he saw, Tangning indeed lived up to her reputation as not only a convincing actress, but also a disciplined and flawless person.
He had completely met his savior.
The next morning, Xu Xin woke up early hoping to find a way to save herself. But, to her surprise, the director was awake earlier than her.
"In order not to delay filming, let's go to the hospital earlier."
Xu Xin clasped her hands nervously, wanting to reveal the truth, but in the end, she couldn't gather enough courage to do so. So, as the couple stepped out of the hotel, Xu Xin's face began to turn pale.
"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" the director asked. "I heard that pregnant women have mood swings and discomfort around their bodies. Let's rush to get it checked."
"No, that's not it..." Xu Xin shook her head.
"Then let's keep going," the director opened the car door and drove Xu Xin to the gynaecology and obstetrics ward of a nearby hospital. His face looked obviously excited. Xu Xin clenched her fists with the intention to escape, but the director did not give her the chance. Because, even when she went to the bathroom, he would wait for her at the door.
Soon, Xu Xin was pushed into the ultrasound room as she desperately thought of a way to explain why she wasn't pregnant.
A few minutes later, the director received the results of Xu Xin's scan and looked at her confusedly.
"Didn't you say you were pregnant?"
"I did a pregnancy test and it indeed came out positive," Xu Xin explained.
"Where's the test results, don't tell me you threw such an important thing away..."
"But, I did throw it away..." Xu Xin replied with a lowered head.
"Where did you throw it? I'll go look for it. Even if it's in the trash, I'll dig it up," the director said as he dragged Xu Xin out. "Did you know that I thought you were pregnant, so I revealed my divorce to the public. But, what about you? How did you end up treating me?"
"I..."
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