Chapter 337

sistically that actors were mere props to create his works.Furthermore, he thought the current crop of actors was getting worse at acting, and relying solely on their looks could only last so long.Hea...Chapter 337

"I wouldn't be happy no matter who it is." Ye Feimo said indifferently, a shadow passing through his deep black eyes as if he had hesitated for a long time before saying this. "I don't like you acting."

When he said these words, his tone was very ordinary and cold as usual, with no discernible emotional fluctuations. Warm listened to it but felt somewhat anxious and alarmed. She recalled what Lin Ning told him several months ago: If you want to be with Ye Feimo, you have to leave the entertainment industry.

The gist of that conversation was this: she had always known that Ye Feimo harbored prejudice against actors.

It wasn't really his fault. As the president of Anning International, he had a lot of artists under him and used to have very complicated relationships in the past. Many artists would resort to any means necessary to achieve their goals, often trading their bodies with him. He was accustomed to this environment since he mingled within it; regardless of whether they were from his company or not, everyone in the entertainment industry knew that Ye Feimo was like a king there and was willing to make deals with him for opportunities.

Because of Huan Bi's relationship, he had always disliked actors. After he took control of Anning himself, his dislike deepened further. He had been restraining his temper recently because she knew that he didn't like her acting, shooting ads, attending events, making public appearances, socializing late into the night, or coming home very late.

Everything she did displeased him.

In short, he disliked and did not support her career.

He was tolerating her, but she didn't know how much he could bear.

Actors often had ambiguous rumors swirling around them. She had been rumored to be romantically involved with Zhou Chengge, Chen Hang, Fang Liucheng, and even after marriage, dining with friends would make the news if it were written up by a man who exaggerated wildly and magazines published it.

Seeing these would upset him greatly; being an aloof person, he wouldn't express his displeasure on his face but kept it bottled up inside. She knew when he was unhappy and tried to accompany him whenever she could or minimize unnecessary social engagements for him.

Even so, she still sensed that Ye Feimo didn’t support her continuing in the entertainment industry.

Yet, he also knew how much she loved acting and understood it as her hobby. So on one hand, he disliked it, while on the other, he was conflicted about protecting her by laying out paths for her success and promising her freedom to pursue whatever she wanted.

This contradiction echoed hers: despite loving acting and her career, she didn't want Ye Feimo to be unhappy. Both were at a loss as to how to reconcile these feelings.

Ye Feimo casually held her hand with an indifferent expression. "Warm, I was just talking off the top of my head; don’t look so sad. If you like doing something, I won't stop you."

"But you don't like it." Warm smiled faintly. It wasn’t that she didn't like it; rather, she detested it. The biggest conflict between her and Ye Feimo was right here—two people who couldn't coordinate their pace.

During the day, when she was very busy, she wouldn't bother thinking about such matters. Sometimes when she got home feeling too exhausted to do anything else, she would just sleep. As an artist, her life often became irregular due to working around the clock. When workloads were heavy, her life would become tense, leaving no time for these things. But occasionally, whenever she saw Ye Feimo's deep eyes, she felt afraid.

Would he come to detest her as well if he hated her career so much over time

This question rarely dared to be thought of on a daily basis; when it came up during quiet nights, she would immediately push it away, not daring to delve deeper. She herself was also conflicted in terms of career and family.

Abandoning the family wasn’t possible.

Abandoning her career was equally impossible.

Maintaining both might be feasible but it required great wisdom—how to balance Ye Feimo's detest had always been a problem that Warm cared about deeply.

"Would you give up this job for me" Ye Feimo asked seriously, as if inquiring whether she was willing to marry him.

Warm froze and shook her head after a long moment.

Ye Feimo had known it would be like this, so he didn't say much more. "Then that's fine; you enjoy it, then continue."

"Why can’t you change your view of artists" Warm asked. She had been bottling up this question for a long time, starting with Han Bi as the trigger, and later, she understood that not everyone was like them: "I know the current environment is terrible; many girls need opportunities to be proactive in seeking them out, using their own conditions to get something in return. I also understand that the entertainment industry is filled with all sorts of people, and those who have been here for a long time gradually lose themselves. Money and fame will corrupt their original nature. Take Han Bi for example; she used to be an innocent and happy girl. But Feimo, not every woman is like this. My teacher Cheng Yu has made her way step by step with no one's support; Snow Like [Xue Ru] did the same thing, going through ups and downs but persevering. Why do you generalize everyone"

Ye Feimo narrowed his eyes dangerously, clearly displeased. While they occasionally had small disputes, this was the first time they argued over career aspirations. Looking at his cold, heartless face, Warm felt her heart chill.

"Warm," Ye Feimo said, "it's because you made your way step by step with Cheng Yu’s support; no one could have helped you get to where you are now. As for Chen Xueru in the beginning—someone was always helping behind the scenes, and even you...

He suddenly stopped speaking, looking at Warm as her expression changed.

"Nan Nan, let's not argue over this matter," Ye Feimo stood up, holding onto Warm’s hand. Her fingertips were icy cold like snow. Suddenly, Ye Feimo regretted discussing these things with Warm; what had gotten into him

He shouldn't have said these things.

Even if he didn't like it, he would try his best to accept everything about her, including her career.

"So you think I'm that kind of woman"

The warm voice was so soft, almost unconscious muttering. They rarely discussed careers; once they did, it usually ended in disagreement. To avoid arguments, Warm would generally steer clear of his work-related matters.

She knew he wouldn't be happy.

But she never expected that in his heart, all women in the entertainment industry were the same, including her.

He didn't explicitly say so, but those words deeply hurt her.

Ye Feimo clutched Warm's shoulders tightly and said seriously, "Warm, I'm just stating facts. Don't overthink it and make yourself unhappy. Can we leave this matter here"

Warm glanced at Ye Feimo, smiled, picked up her bag from the table, left without a word, and Ye Feimo wanted to call after her but ended up saying nothing as he watched her walk out of the office.

In the afternoon training session, Warm's mind was elsewhere. The trainer wondered secretly; Warm had always been attentive in class, this was the first time she seemed distracted. He called her several times but received no response.

He thought that perhaps these days she was too busy and tired, not getting enough sleep, hence lacking energy today. So he dismissed them two hours early for their afternoon session. The instructor said, "Warm, don't push yourself too hard. Go home and get some rest."

"Thank you, teacher," Warm smiled faintly. She went to Cai Xiaojing's office but found that she had left; apparently, Lin Ning had escorted her away. Warm called Tang Mandong and Gao Chunmiao, inviting them to go shopping together. Both agreed readily.

Tang Mandong was free in the afternoon as they lived nearby, so she came over to pick up Warm.

"Busy lady, when did you find time to hang out with us" Gao Chunmiao said smilingly and put her arms around Warm. The three of them laughed together. Warm stuck out her tongue; their relationship was particularly close, meeting once a week every week. Usually at school, they were in different majors, making it hard to bump into each other.

"Warm, Chunmiao will leave us next semester," Tang Mandong suddenly said when the three of them went for afternoon tea.

"Why"

"I'm going to Yale University next semester; I got my acceptance letter, and my dad is helping me with the paperwork. Wah wah, I'm going to miss all of you so much."

Warmth chuckled. "Congratulations! This is an opportunity that others would kill for. You're amazing."

"Of course! Don't underestimate your big sister. Harvard isn't my cup of tea." Gao Chunmiao lifted her chin high, "Because my Prince Charming studies at Yale, so I'm going to Yale."

Tang Mandong couldn't bear with her infatuation anymore, but she had to admit that in terms of studying and exams, Gao Chunmiao's grades were always the best. This person was incredibly lucky when it came to tests; she could always get good scores.

"What major are you going for"

"Law."

Warmth, "... Why though"

"Because my Prince Charming is also studying law. I'm going to be his junior."

Tang Mandong said, "She's only taking the exams at Yale because she wants to chase after a guy. Do you really think she actually wants to leave A City and go to America for studies"

Warmth twitched her lips into a smile. "Do you have to be so exaggerated"

Gao Chunmiao gave Warmth an icy stare, "Are you kidding Do you think everyone is as lucky as you to marry a diamond bachelor Prince Charming These days, all the good men are being chased by other women. When I finally find one, of course I'm going to pursue him no matter what it takes. Wait and see; next year, I'll bring back a handsome American guy for you all to meet."

Tang Mandong, "... "

Warmth, "... "

Thinking about her own conflict with Ye Feimo, Warmth felt melancholy. Tang Mandong had high standards and didn't like the men who came courting; she hadn't dated anyone to this day and lived freely and happily. Gao Chunmiao saw a man she liked and was determined to chase after him all the way to America, while she herself was married.

This passionate youthfulness seemed so unrelated to her.ys in conflict with each other, playing police-officer-and-criminal games every day. They still had time to pursue their star idols.Chen Xueru was quiet, and Ye Feimo spoke the least among everyone pr...