After showing his dominance on set, letting everyone know of Jiang Nan Fang’s relationship with him, Zhan Bei Jue left with the children, feeling satisfied.
He thought no one would dare approach Jiang Nan Fang after this display. However, he had underestimated Ke Teng.
Due to his family background, Ke Teng had been rebellious and unrestrained since childhood.
The more people opposed him, the more his defiance grew.
Seeing Zhan Bei Jue’s open challenge not only failed to deter his interest in Jiang Nan Fang but also intensified his possessiveness.
The two continued filming.
Today's scene involved him getting accidentally injured and being found and kindly saved by Miss Rabbit.
They sat on the grass. Miss Rabbit was tending to his wound, and he gazed at her with deep affection.
As he watched, Ke Teng suddenly cupped Jiang Nan Fang’s face and leaned in, kissing her cheek.
This was not in the script. Startled by the kiss, Jiang Nan Fang was momentarily stunned.
She instinctively raised her hand to hit him, but Ke Teng, acting as if still in character, grabbed her wrist and said arrogantly,
“If you dare hit me, I’ll dare to kiss your lips. Try me.”
“You!”
Xu Yan Chuan found the scene quite interesting.
Although it wasn’t in the script, it was amusing, and neither of them broke character, so he let it stand.
After the scene concluded, they stood up, and Jiang Nan Fang warned Ke Teng with displeasure.
“If you mess around with the script again, don’t expect me to let you off the hook in front of everyone.”
“You know how strong I am. Breaking your neck would be a matter of minutes.”
Ke Teng had gotten his way regardless of what she said.
That evening, Zhan Bei Jue personally came to pick up Jiang Nan Fang from work.
As they walked ahead, arm in arm, Ke Teng, surrounded by crew members, suddenly blocked their path.
“Little Rabbit, wait a moment.”
He was still in his character makeup, exuding an arrogant, villainous aura as if he ruled the world.
Zhan Bei Jue and Jiang Nan Fang instinctively stopped. He met Ke Teng’s gaze with equal intensity.
However, Ke Teng’s eyes were fixed only on Jiang Nan Fang.
“I had a great time filming with you today. I’m looking forward to tomorrow. Be careful on your way, and wait for me.”
What was this?
A public provocation?
Zhan Bei Jue pulled Jiang Nan Fang closer, sneering.
“Some dogs are truly insane and lick-sucking. You’d best not come out at night anymore. It’s disgusting to encounter you.”
Although he didn't lose face in front of Ke Teng, seeing Ke Teng’s shameless behavior left Zhan Bei Jue bothered.
He called Ah Zhong, ordering him to find Ke Teng’s details and submit them immediately.
Ah Zhong was heartbroken and aimlessly staying at home.
Thinking about the mess from yesterday, which caused him to lose his girlfriend and Zhan Bei Jue’s face, he was once again on the trail of Tang Xue Ying with his informant.
Upon receiving Zhan Bei Jue’s call, he immediately started investigating.
A moment later, he called Zhan Bei Jue back.
“Ke Teng, from Shangcheng. 22 years old, graduated from the Beijing Film Academy, worked as a trainee in Korea for a year, returned to China last year after his contract ended. He is 24 years old this year. He is the only son of Shangcheng business magnate Ke Jing Yu.”
Jiang Nan Fang heard Ah Zhong’s words clearly.
Upon hearing the name Ke Jing Yu, she was instantly stunned.
She had a very deep impression of this name, not only because of Ke Jing Yu’s status and power in Shangcheng but also because it was the same name as her own son.
She never expected Ke Teng to be his son!
As she had predicted, Ke Teng’s background was indeed extraordinary.
Otherwise, he wouldn't dare to be so arrogant in front of her.
Zhan Bei Jue glanced at Jiang Nan Fang.
Seeing her surprised expression, Zhan Bei Jue hung up the phone and said,
“If I forbid you from continuing to film this drama from now on, would you think I’m going too far?”
Jiang Nan Fang didn’t think so.
She knew exactly how unreasonable Ke Teng’s harassment towards her was.
Regardless of his motives, it was hindering her relationship with Zhan Bei Jue.
Given Zhan Bei Jue’s personality and status, Jiang Nan Fang understood his unwillingness to be provoked.
However, this was unfair to Xu Yan Chuan.
The entrepreneurial journey had been fraught with so many difficulties from the initial preparations to the commencement of filming; starting a business was too challenging.
Jiang Nan Fang looked ahead, not answering immediately.
Zhan Bei Jue found his answer in her silence.
He then remained silent, somewhat sulkily.
He spent the night in a bad mood.
The next day at noon, the kindergarten declared a holiday.
Zhan Bei Jue asked Ah Zhong to find a well-known, highly skilled actress in the industry to recommend to Xu Yan Chuan.
Regardless, it was time to let go of the chaotic matters. He wanted to take Jiang Nan Fang on a trip.
Ah Cheng brought a team of brothers to accompany the children. After lunch, they directly joined the summer camp.
Before they left, Jiang Nan Fang, during a video call, urged the children to be obedient, help each other, and be united.
However, the children were too excited about going out to play.
“We’ll talk tonight! We can still call every night, bye Mom!”
After sending the children off, at three in the afternoon, Ah Zhong came to discuss the replacement of the female lead with Xu Yan Chuan.
Xu Yan Chuan knew that his cousin was not someone to be trifled with.
If this continued, something serious might happen.
Moreover, replacing the actress wouldn't cost him money. Zhan Bei Jue was already being considerate, so there was no reason for him not to agree.
Therefore, he immediately suspended Jiang Nan Fang’s filming and asked her to return with Ah Zhong.
At five o’clock, Ke Teng arrived at the set.
Upon hearing from Xu Yan Chuan that the female lead had been replaced, he ripped off the hairpiece on his head and threw it to the ground.
“If she doesn’t act, I won’t either! What kind of trash movie is this? It’s only been a few days since we started, and we’ve already replaced two actresses! How can you have no principles at all?”
Xu Yan Chuan did not expect such an extreme reaction.
After all, the newly replaced actress was a senior, beautiful, popular, and skilled actress, more than enough to match him.
He threatened Ke Teng.
“If you don’t want to act, there are plenty of people who do! So many male actors are waiting to work with her!”
“Don’t be willful, or if I really replace you, you’ll come back crying and begging me, but it will be useless!”
Ke Teng snorted coldly.
“Who cares about seniors? I don’t need them! Hurry up and replace me!”
“You spineless, unprincipled wimp. If I ever speak another word to you again, I’ll be damned if my name isn’t Ke!”
With that, the young master stormed off.
Ever since Zhan Bei Jue and Jiang Nan Fang established their relationship, he hadn't introduced her to his friends yet.
He hadn't introduced her before because they weren't sure, but now… there was no better time.
Especially for brothers Lu Ming Zhe and Lu Qing Xu, who were incredibly curious about his gossip.
Therefore, before going on vacation, Zhan Bei Jue decided to take Jiang Nan Fang to a bar to meet his friends.
Returning from the set, Jiang Nan Fang freshened up and changed into a white t-shirt, shorts, and white sneakers.
As soon as she applied a light makeup, Zhan Bei Jue returned.
It was the first time he had seen her in shorts.
Her straight, slender legs were on display, so beautiful they were almost distracting.
Zhan Bei Jue, who had been enduring for days, could no longer hold back.
“I’ve been uncomfortable for days. Have you finally decided to cure my illness out of conscience?”