Chapter 1000: She Is Not Si Shiya

Ning Chen hesitated for a moment, but still breathed a sigh of relief.

Even Lin Yi found the atmosphere somewhat eerie.

He naturally understood why what was happening before him had occurred, yet he also knew deeply that some things were unlikely.

"Which scene?"

After hearing Ning Chen's response, the woman before him also grew flustered.

She then pushed the script in her hand toward Ning Chen.

She pointed at a passage on it.

Ning Chen nodded; he had already glanced over the script's content just now.

So there should be no problems at all.

"What is your name?"

Hearing Ning Chen's question, the woman before him raised her head and looked up.

"Gu Yanqi."

Indeed, it was not him at all.

Ning Chen nodded, then began rehearsing lines with the woman before him.

Gu Yanqi's role was not large; one could even say she was an extra.

Moreover, the scene with Ning Chen could be said to be the heaviest role for him in the entire script.

It would truly be a pity if that bright, striking face only played a small supporting part.

The rehearsal process was exceptionally simple; both had fully entered their roles.

Acting came without any strain at all.

"Thank you. Although I only have this one scene, I truly want to perform it well."

Ning Chen nodded and said nothing more.

"You will shine even brighter in the future."

With Ning Chen's words, Gu Yanqi before him also smiled.

【I have a feeling Ning Chen's coming period might be very difficult.】

【Why is it just about filming a scene? No one will bully him or anything like that.】

【Fool, guarding someone who looks like Si Shiya—do you think he could act with peace of mind?】

That statement was not false; merely seeing this woman once had already affected Ning Chen somewhat.

And to be honest...

Previously, the blind old woman in that building had already said he and Si Shiya would meet again.

Could it be...

She has already appeared now?

Yet when Ning Chen thought of this matter, he could not help but feel a sense of loss.

"Ning Chen."

Yang Mi suddenly called out to Ning Chen, causing him to raise his head and look toward that spot.

"What is it?"

Walking over quickly, Yang Mi also had Ning Chen sit down.

"How did you find the script? Tomorrow the director may ask you to try a scene; at that time you can choose any passage in this script that you like."

Hearing Yang Mi's words, Ning Chen instinctively thought of the scene just now.

"I feel there is one scene that is very good; at that time it will be a scene where I act opposite someone."

While Yang Mi was speaking, Ning Chen lifted the script.

"I want... to act in this scene."

After hearing Ning Chen's words, Yang Mi also looked at that scene in the script.

This scene counts as a solo performance for Ning Chen, and the challenge for him will be quite great.

"Are you sure? The one I chose might be easier to stir emotions."

Ning Chen nodded; he knew who could stir his emotions.

Seeing Ning Chen's certainty, Yang Mi said nothing more.

"I await your good news. Do not put too much pressure on yourself; the director has already confirmed you; it is merely to give others some psychological comfort."

Ning Chen naturally understood these rules within the entertainment industry.

He certainly could not rashly rush straight into the position of second male lead.

That would be completely challenging their authority.

So Ning Chen naturally accepted this rule.

"What time tomorrow?"

Facing Ning Chen's question, Yang Mi also stated tomorrow's time and location.

"Good!"

At this very moment, they also began making preparations.

To be honest, Ning Chen did this not only for himself; he also wanted the director to see Gu Yanqi's acting skills.

By all rights, she should not be overlooked.

Thinking of this, Ning Chen went to find Gu Yanqi from just now.

【Will Ning Chen end up treating this Gu Yanqi as a substitute!】

【I hate substitute literature and such the most; if it is Si Shiya, then it is Si Shiya; no one can replace her.】

But it was obvious that Ning Chen was now showing him some special favor; Yang Mi had already said that play would allow for deeper emotional immersion, yet he still chose Gu Yanqi.

Perhaps it was because he had already acted in that play once, so he had developed feelings for it.

Who knows? But in truth, so much time had passed; Si Shiya certainly wouldn't return. Even if Ning Chen found someone else, what would it matter?

For a moment, the comment section erupted into chaos.

When Ning Chen saw Gu Yanqi again, the earlier fluttering in his heart was gone.

He knew clearly she was not Si Shiya.

Naturally, he needed to draw a clear line.

He did not want to trouble anyone else again, so he only wished to live his own life well.

If, after a month, he settled the score with Xiao Han.

Then he would live a proper life from then on.

If he truly lost the battle, then he would actually have no regrets.

After all, in this world, he had once received a girl's sincere love.

"What!?"

Upon hearing Ning Chen's words, Gu Yanqi before him also felt a bit nervous.

"Can I do well? What if I drag you down and you can't act anymore?"

Ning Chen waved his hand; he had already memorized the lines almost completely, so the rest would pose no problem.

"Rest assured; seize this opportunity well."

Hearing this, both Ning Chen and Gu Yanqi breathed a sigh of relief.

After returning to his seat, Lin Yi pulled Ning Chen aside.

"You didn't mistake her for Si Shiya, did you?"

Hearing Lin Yi's question, Ning Chen subconsciously nodded.

"Seeing her for the first moment truly startled me, but after observing carefully, I understood clearly that she was not Si Shiya."

Lin Yi breathed a sigh of relief.

Now that Ning Chen was within everyone's sight, if such a situation occurred, something bad might happen.

If news of it leaked out then, Ning Chen would surely become the target of everyone's criticism again.

"Rest assured, I can distinguish clearly; she is not Si Shiya, and I will not treat her as Si Shiya."

After all, Si Shiya was unique in his heart.

I knew Ning Chen would never engage in this kind of substitute literature; his feelings for Si Shiya are one of a kind.