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Fang Liucheng wanted her to take on the role in Wei Yun's production, but that was impossible.

Unless she terminated her contract with An Ning Entertainment.

"Ruanmian, do you want to take this role It’s an opportunity for you. If you wish to take it, there will be a way." Fang Liucheng said.

Ruanmian smiled faintly with an air of nonchalance, "What do you mean To terminate my contract with An Ning Entertainment I can't afford the breach-of-contract fee."

"I can help!"

"Brother Liucheng, I love my company. An Ning Entertainment is one of China's best film and television companies. I have an excellent agent, and everything in my career is going smoothly. 'The Lady of Wind and Moon' is indeed a great opportunity, but it doesn’t mean that I can't get better opportunities at An Ning Entertainment. Perhaps, I may land an even better role; that would be something Sister Xiaojing needs to worry about. Having just started out, I am already satisfied with my current achievements. I’m not in a rush. I'm still young, and everything can come gradually. If I were to quarrel with my agency over 'The Lady of Wind and Moon,' abandon Sister Xiaojing, and give up on the many people who have nurtured me, I couldn’t bring myself to do it. If An Ning Entertainment agrees to lend me out for this role, then perhaps I would consider it; otherwise, thank you for your kind offer, but find someone else for 'The Lady of Wind and Moon.' There are plenty of talented actors in Wei Yun's company who can take on the role."

Ruanmian wasn’t an ungrateful person. She was nurtured by Cai Xiaojing and Ye Feimo; to make a name for herself, Cai Xiaojing had invested much effort into her. It was impossible for her to give up on An Ning Entertainment.

Perhaps success required ignoring such emotions at times, but Ruanmian couldn’t do it; she wasn't heartless enough to ignore them.

She was a grateful person and would never use others as stepping stones.

This kind of thing disgusted her.

Fang Liucheng looked deeply into Ruanmian's eyes and suddenly wanted to ask, "Do you really find it hard to let go of Ye Feimo, or is it your current company that’s hard for you to give up I have a hunch that his answer wouldn't be what I want to hear.

Fang Liucheng didn't ask further.

"When I return, I will tell Sister Xiaojing about this matter. She will inform you of any developments," said Ruan Warming. "Currently, everything is decided by her, and I believe she genuinely cares for me."

Fang Liucheng didn't want to press her further and nodded in acknowledgment.

After the meal, as they exited the restaurant, a car was parked beside the hot spring resort. Fang Liucheng remained silent throughout, wanting to talk about their relationship with Ruan Warming but fearing she might be repulsed by it, so he never brought it up.

"Nuannuan, do we really have no chance between us at all" Ultimately, Fang Liucheng asked the question. He was not someone who hesitated; he admitted that with Ruan Warming, he had always felt overly confident, believing she would remain devoted to him forever.

But now, with Ye Feimo in the picture, his confidence began to waver.

The newspaper had spread rumors of Ruan Warming and Lin Ning's relationship, but Fang Liucheng knew it was just a rumor; there couldn't be any connection between them.

What he feared most was Ye Feimo.

"Brother Liucheng, I don’t want to think about this matter right now. I am still young and my career is just beginning—I’m not considering relationships at the moment. So, I apologize," Ruan Warming gently responded. She herself didn't know if she could take Fang Liucheng back.

Now, she was extremely wary of emotions; she did not want to discuss them. Even though she knew Fang Liucheng might truly care for her, there was a lingering issue in her heart, and with Ye Feimo...

Ruan Warming's eyes widened—bad situation, Ye Feimo

She had arranged to meet him outside the studio today but ended up canceling.

She hurriedly raised her wrist to check her watch, inwardly cursing as she saw that it was past eleven and approaching midnight. She frantically rummaged through her bag for her phone, then suddenly remembered that she had left it with Cai Xiaojing.

Warming cursed herself in frustration.

"Nuannuan, what's wrong"

"It's nothing, I forgot something really important. Brother Liu Cheng, could you take me home" Warming asked as Fang Liucheng held her shoulders. "Nuannuan, I will take you back, but first tell me how long I should wait for you."

Warming was stunned; under the streetlight, Fang Liucheng's face seemed to be bathed in a beam of light that made it seem as if time had turned back to their most beautiful days. Her heart stirred at this thought but then she remembered Ye Nimei's face and her heartbeat almost stopped.

She was usually sharp-witted, yet now she didn't know what to say to Fang Liucheng.

Fang Liucheng saw that she was truly struggling and his gaze darkened. He held her close and kissed her cheek. Warming was even more stunned; Fang Liucheng took a step further, pressing his warm lips against hers. Seeing that she didn't refuse, he wanted to deepen the kiss but then Warming came back to her senses and turned her head away. His kiss landed on her cheek instead, leaving her anxious and flustered.

"Alright, I won't force you, Nuannuan. I will wait for you." Fang Liucheng said courteously before driving her back to Mingcheng Apartments.

He was clever enough not to ask any questions; when he dropped her off at the apartment building, Warming hurriedly tried to leave but was pulled back by Fang Liucheng who gave her a goodnight kiss. She casually waved him away and ran into the building.

Ye Nimei...

This was truly terrible; with her poor memory, Ye Nimei would definitely be furious, absolutely furious.

Hurriedly she ascended to the 44th floor where it was dark. Was he not at home

She turned on the light, but found no one there. Warmth secretly felt regretful as she searched the 44th floor but saw no sign of Ye Feimo.

For a moment, she hesitated before taking the stairs from the dressing room to the 45th floor.

The 45th floor was also empty and dimly lit. Warmth couldn't describe how she felt, only knowing that it made her uncomfortable. She went back down just as her phone rang. Picking up, she said, "Grandma, you finally returned! Did you see Mr. Ye"

"He's not home. Has he called you" Warmth asked anxiously. Ye Feimo despised being stood up the most. She swore that she hadn't intentionally done it; when Ye Feimo had phoned her in the afternoon, she was too busy to notice and her phone had been charging at Cai Xiaojing's place. She hadn't thought much about it.

Had she remembered their date, she wouldn't have broken it.

"How dare you say that! He went there to pick you up today. As soon as you and Fang Liucheng left, Mr. Ye arrived," Cai Xiaojing muttered. "You should call him."

"He probably doesn't have something important; it's just a meal. We can eat whenever," Warmth said, though she was also curious about why Ye Feimo suddenly wanted to have dinner with her.

They didn't usually make plans like this.

Cai Xiaojing cursed. "Are you an idiot Today is Mr. Ye's birthday."

Warmth: "..."

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