Chapter Forty-Four: Mother and Daughter

  The little girl's face was covered with tears, her small nose twitching constantly.

  Wu Yuan could understand this sorrow and put himself in others' shoes; if he were them, he would also be very sad.

  After learning about Yu Xian Rong's background, Wu Yuan was filled with admiration for her.

  A superstar looks radiant, but in reality, countless hardships and sweat are required. Every day, various trainings must be conducted, and food intake must be strictly controlled. In these few years, Yu Xianrong has paid a lot, but was stopped by one sentence from her father.

  Who doesn't know that noble ladies are comfortable and wherever they go, there are people fawning over them. Famous stars encounter even more flirtatious gazes and countless rumors.

  But Yu Xianrong persisted, and she even used her last chance to film a movie to fight for Wu Yuan's opportunity.

  After entering the noble girls' school, in a fully enclosed environment, she couldn't help herself. Just now on the phone, Yu Xianrong even suggested that she was willing to give up her role as the female lead and let another actress play the princess.

  Yu Xianrong liked the script of Yunzhou's holiday very much after reading it, and told Wu Yuan that this was designed for her, but she would rather give up this opportunity, give up her long-held dream, and want to fulfill Wu Yuan.

  "Sorry, I can't help you."

  The little girl cried and cried, then cast her eyes on Wu Yuan.

  "I didn't like studying much since I was young, so I also don't know how to help others. I took the path of a star, thinking that when I became a big star, I could solve many things."

  It seems that this matter won't work out, Wu Yuan, don't worry, I'll talk to Father and the others about it, they won't just sit back and do nothing. Actually, I wanted to give you money to help with the lawsuit, but I don't have much money on hand. A few days ago, I donated most of my money.

  "Huh?"

  Wu Yuan was stunned for a moment, this guy actually said he had no money? In the past few years, Yu Xianrong has held concerts and shot countless commercials, he should have a large sum of money in his hands.

  "It's the Little Angel Foundation, which helps children with heart disease and eye surgery. Sorry, Wu Yuan..."

  She was heartbroken, but it wasn't just because her own dreams hadn't come true, it was also because she couldn't help Wu Yuan.

  "Do you really want to make movies?"

  Suddenly, Wu Yuan thought of the ending of Roman Holiday, where the noble princess ultimately chose to obey her family's arrangement and became a princess, locking herself in loneliness within the palace.

  "Hmm... I really wanted to make a good movie to prove myself, but now it seems impossible."

  The princess will treasure that period of Roman Holiday as the most beautiful moment in her life. Perhaps, for Yu Xianrong, her acting career is also the same.

  She cherished all of this, but unfortunately was blocked before she even left the house.

  "Well... why don't you just make a raw rice into cooked rice?"

  Wu Yuan pointed at himself and said, "You have such a good script in front of you, such good actors, and such a good opportunity, why do you want to give up?

  "Are you saying what you did was wrong?"

  He pointed to himself and said, "You are saving people, saving this poor guy. There's an old saying that goes 'saving one person is like saving the world'. Xian Rong, in Yunzhou's fake holiday, even the princess chose to surrender, are you not even as good as her?"

  "But..."

  Although she appears to be strong-willed, Yu Xian Rong is essentially a kind and obedient girl who has been suppressed by her strict father and cunning mother.

  "There's nothing I can do about it, I've already signed the contract."

  Wu Yuan picked up the treaty and quickly signed his name.

  Yu Xian Rong helped him bind himself here, and he also needs to help her fulfill her own wish. As a noble girl, marriage is often not in one's control, after she leaves the entertainment circle and enters the noble school, what awaits her may be a political marriage.

  Why not let her leave behind a memorable part of her life?

  Just like Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday, the role she played in her later years accompanied her for life.

  "I..."

  Yu Xianrong still hesitated, after all, her uncle, mother and father were three great mountains weighing on her.

  "What are you afraid of? You just dared to talk back to your father, and now you don't even have a bit of temper? Just spread the news directly and tell everyone that you're going to make a movie. Will they jump out and stop you? Besides, as for the funding issue, Xian Rong, what are you afraid of? With your reputation and status, borrowing from the bank is just a matter of one sentence. A budget of 300 million, it's really nothing. Xian Rong, have you become afraid?"

  "But..."

  The girl still hesitated, Wu Yuan loudly shouted.

  "I'm not afraid, what are you afraid of? For this film, I won't take any money, no, I'll just take the basic salary, no shares, nothing. I'll even write a good script and music for you, guaranteeing that this film will be a classic, making everyone satisfied. How about it, Xian Rong, consider it as me begging you!"

  Wu Yuan gazed at the girl in front of him with a mixture of pity and regret, then shouted loudly.

  "Really?"

  "It really can't get any more real than this!"

  Wu Yuanyong spoke with a sincere tone in twelve parts, but didn't notice behind him, Xue Wannier pointing at Yu Xianrong.

  Mission accomplished.

  When the girl decided to use Wu Yuan as the protagonist, Xue Wan'er told Yu Xianrong everything that was possible. She mentioned that Wu Yuan might sit on the ground and raise prices, and mentioned Li Shimin's husband and wife's obstruction.

  But the girl just smiled and said one sentence: "In that case, Wu Yuan will definitely take the initiative to offer help, then let him do his best, this bastard, I haven't fooled him yet."

  Every star is a born actor, and it's the same in life, only some don't like to deceive people, but that doesn't mean Yu Xianrong won't deceive Wu Yuan.

  As for the parents' obstruction... When Yu Xianrong made a decision, he knew that he would face resistance.

  She is the daughter of Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun, she is not a big fool like Wu Yuan!

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  A banquet in Chang'an City.

  Chang Sun sat idly on the sofa, watching the performance of those noble ladies not far away.

  It's really boring, but she has to attend this kind of occasion.

  Swirling the red liquid in his cup, Zhangsun Wuji thought about things.

  Xian Rong... That little guy should be very wronged now, but as children grow up, they used to tell adults about the grievances they suffered before, and now they will silently swallow them.

  How could she think of cooperating with that guy Wu Yuan?

  With a wry smile, he swallowed the red liquid in his cup.

  Who knows, her life is left with only one year of time.

  Three years ago, she discovered that she had a strange disease. Two months ago, the doctor gave an accurate diagnosis. It is a very rare disease. The genes in the patient's body are constantly degenerating and there is no effective treatment.

  The doctor, at her request, concealed the news from her and told her to cherish these last days.

  This is also why she wants Yu Xianrong to leave the entertainment industry, otherwise, she would support Yu Xianrong to continue on and hopes that Xianrong will understand her decision in the future.

  The phone suddenly rang, picked it up, it was my daughter's mobile phone.

  Little guy still want to continue?

  "Mom, I've already signed a contract with Wu Yuan, inviting him to film a movie with me. This is my decision, please don't blame him."

  "Uh-huh."

  Chang Sun Wu's heart was filled with some surprise, but he still replied calmly and quietly.

  "I've decided..."

  My daughter then went on and on over the phone, saying a lot of things, basically about her decision, she had made up her mind and wouldn't regret it.

  Poor little thing, she doesn't look like her youthful self at all. She's lost some of that strong will and decisiveness, but gained a bit more cleverness and innocence instead.

  "Okay, got it. I'll let Wan'er answer the phone."

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  Admiringly looking at Xue Wei Er, Wu Yuan gave her a thumbs up.

  I thought Xue Wei'er would stop him when he persuaded Yu Xianning, but this long-haired imperial sister didn't do that at all. On the contrary, when Yu Xianning made up her mind, she stood up and applauded.

  "Xian Rong, since you've made up your mind, I'll help you. Let's face this challenge together and make the movie a success!"

  Long-haired sister this time did not mention replacing the actor, of course Wu Yuan also lost the opportunity to share the contract. But Wu Yuan still admired Xue Wei Er, because among the three people, she took the greatest risk.

  Yu Xian is immune to punishment as the county lord's daughter, Wu Yuan is a dead pig who doesn't fear being scalded by hot water and has the Juvenile Protection Act protecting him, but Xue Wan'er is different.

  As the trusted confidant of Changsun Wuji and a person trusted by Li Shimin, once Yu Xianrong decided to make a film with Wu Yuan, Xue Wei'er would undoubtedly infuriate Li Shimin and others.

  "First and foremost, the one who needs to be persuaded is Empress Dowager Longsun. Among your father, uncle, and mother, Xian Rong must persuade at least one of them to help shield her from the storm. The only one who can be persuaded is Empress Dowager Longsun; otherwise, all sorts of accidents will happen during the filming."

  Yu Xianrong then called Zhang Sunwu, and after a conversation on speakerphone, Yu Xianrong handed the phone to Xue Wanyu, but she shook her head and handed it over to Wu Yuan.

  Without hesitation, Wu Yuan took over the phone and called out in a very familiar tone.

  "Older Sister Zhangsun!"

  The other party did not hang up the phone, and he immediately continued to say, "One billion, one billion, the box office of this movie will exceed one billion at least. Director Zhang, I am an artist of your company, and Xian Rong is also one of them. We can earn so much money for you, and Xian Rong voluntarily gave up the share of the box office, performing for free!"

  As a seasoned person, Wu Yuan has always believed that there is nothing in this world that cannot be bought, especially if you name the price first and let the other party know what you are willing to pay.

  "Director Chang, wait a moment and I'll fax the script to you. You can take a look. The script is tailored for Xian Rong, it's definitely going to be a huge hit. Director Chang, I know you're not concerned about money, but this will be Xian Rong's dowry after she gets married."

  "A girl will eventually get married, she's now extravagant and all the money she earns is either donated or wasted. Eldest Aunt Zhang, rather than letting her squander that money for nothing, it's better to let you manage it. You can use the money to set up a foundation, so she won't give it away to others. You also know, there's an idiot who is very stubborn, if you directly give her money, she might not accept it, it's better to use her own money to support herself. By the way, I can be the chairman of the foundation..."

  His calf hurt and Yu Xian kicked him hard in the leg.

  Never mind, anyway, it's Yu Xianrong's interests that are being sold out, not his own. Who let this woman refuse to give him a share of the box office?

  After a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, Zhang Sun Wuguo asked, "Let Xian Rong answer the phone."

  Nodding, Wu Yuan handed the phone over to Yu Xianrong.

  "Xian Rong, let Wu Yuan leave first."

  "Uh, scoundrel, my mother wants to have a private talk with me, you go ahead and get out of the way, go into the inner room."

  The sound of his daughter's voice came from the phone and made Zhang Sun Wu a smile.

  "Xian Rong, you're doing well, keep it up, remember the teachings of your mother, all are being displayed on Wu Yuan's body, if you can tame Wu Yuan, that would be even better."

  His daughter's innocent thoughts did not deceive him, and now Wu Yuan was completely enchanted by his daughter's purity and pitifulness, making a lot of promises.

  Who says naive girls can't deceive people? Her mother is a white-haired fox after all.

  Hung up the phone, Zhang Sun Wu Gu smiled and looked into the distance.

  Before her life withered away, she finally realized that nothing was more important than her own happiness and her daughter's happiness. Her daughter grew up gradually, which was good.