Wu Mingxuan wasn't very worried about Zhou Jieqiong, but Zhao Liying, who had started as an extra and was a seasoned veteran in the industry, wouldn't be easily hooked by ordinary tactics.
On a sudden inspiration, Wu Mingxuan placed an order on his phone for the most expensive dishes from the best restaurant in Hengdian, costing over three thousand, and then injected a bit of 'Red' into the three bottles of high-end red wine he had just purchased.
After finishing, Wu Mingxuan took the red wine to the restaurant, showed the order to the manager, and, using the excuse of an unexpected matter, asked him to deliver the three bottles of wine along with his takeout order precisely at eight o'clock.
The restaurant manager, unaware of the scheme, politely agreed. It was a rare large order, featuring some of the more expensive dishes, and the customer's demeanor and attire suggested someone of importance, possibly a producer or director.
With everything set, Wu Mingxuan returned to the villa, adjusted the cameras inside, and charged the long-unused Blu-ray DV. After setting the angle, he planned to record everything, intending to use the footage as leverage against Zhao Liying and Zhou Jieqiong.
If Wang Dashao could do it, why couldn't Wu Mingxuan? He would show that little bitch who the real man was. Not breaking her completely would be a waste of such a miraculous drug as 'Erect Like a Pillar.'
The stuff was indeed incredible. Just opening the lid and taking a whiff had caused a reaction down there. If he actually consumed it, he might become as hard as iron, potentially driving the two women wild with desire, making them beg for more in the future.
"Ding... dong, ding... dong"
Hearing the doorbell, Wu Mingxuan looked through the peephole. Compared to their previous tension, the relationship between the two women seemed to have improved significantly, as they walked arm in arm like good sisters. These actresses were truly hypocritical.
After opening the door, Wu Mingxuan said with a stern expression, "Come in. If you have bodyguards or managers, bring them in too."
Actually, Zhao Liying and the other had brought some, but upon seeing Wu Mingxuan's expression, they immediately gestured for them to leave by waving their hands behind their backs.
Perhaps because Wu Mingxuan had previously left them with the impression of being too honest and too humble, his outburst today seemed more like a quiet man pushed to his limits, so they didn't think much of it. After all, they were there to solve the problem.
After the two women entered the room and took their seats, Wu Mingxuan took two unopened bottles of Evian from the refrigerator and handed them to them, then threw the script he had prepared early to the two of them.
This was the earliest script of 'Legend of Fei', and compared to the current one, which has been altered beyond recognition, the difference is not just a matter of ten thousand miles.
"First, you need to read it from beginning to end. After you've finished, then we can talk."
Zhao Liying smelled the Evian and took a small sip to confirm there was nothing unusual, then picked up her script and started reading again. Zhou Jieqiong, clearly not as cautious as Zhao Liying, directly picked up the script and began reading.
Wu Mingxuan gave himself a big thumbs up for his caution. Indeed, one should not underestimate these famous actresses, all of whom are seasoned veterans. A single oversight could lead to a disastrous failure.
After reading for more than half an hour, it had to be said that the script was really good, much better than the current messy one.
At this moment, Wu Mingxuan was three parts acting, but more than that, it was the indignation in his heart. He said with a look of regret, "Look at the original script, and then look at the current one. My heart aches, it truly does, it feels like my heart is bleeding. I don't know why you took on the roles initially, why you decided to act in this drama, but I did it because I thought the script was good, I thought the show had potential, that it could bring a classic to the audience and readers. And now? Ruined! You tell me, what kind of stuff are you filming now? You add scenes, I add scenes, you change the plot, then I have to change it too. Fine, you've had your fun making changes, but tell me, is 'Legend of Fei' still the 'Legend of Fei' it was supposed to be? Can this drama really be shown to people after it's filmed?"
Compared to the carefree Zhou Jieqiong, Zhao Liying truly felt regret and heartache. She said with a look of guilt, "Before coming here, Xiao Zhi and I had already discussed and agreed not to make any more changes. How about we shoot everything according to the original plan? I'll let Xiao Zhi have some of my scenes, and we'll film properly, all working together."
Wu Mingxuan then turned to Zhou Jieqiong and questioned her, "And what about you, Xiao Zhi? What's your take on this?"
"I... I'll listen to Sister Ying. I was immature before, too willful. Please don't be angry, Director Wu. You're a very talented and capable director. It's my great fortune to be able to work under you."
Wu Mingxuan's expression improved significantly, and then he began discussing the arrangement of the upcoming scenes with the two women, focusing on which scenes would highlight Zhou Jieqiong and which would emphasize Zhao Liying. The conversation was quite pleasant for a while.
Feeling the vibration of the smartwatch on his wrist, Wu Mingxuan knew it was about time. He suggested directly, "Oh, it's already seven o'clock. How about this? I'll order a table at Dagongmen, and we can chat while we wait. After dinner, we can leave. Since we're already here, it would be a joke if we didn't even eat. Actually, it's my fault. I should have sat down with you earlier to have an open and honest conversation. There's really no big deal, just some easily solvable issues. There's no need for things to have gotten to this point, don't you think?"
Zhao Liying also felt that the conversation was not enough. Wu Mingxuan was quite capable, ranking among the many directors she had worked with. His use of camera angles was very skillful, almost forming a unique style of his own.
After a good chat with Wu Mingxuan and Zhao Liying, Zhou Jieqiong also felt that she had been too narrow-minded before. It was as if a new world had opened up for her, and she indeed needed to continue the conversation. She felt that her acting skills had significantly improved.
After getting the agreement from the two women, Wu Mingxuan took out his phone and pretended to operate it, as if he was really placing an order.
The three of them chatted until nearly eight o'clock in the evening. When the dinner arrived, the two women volunteered to set it up, while Wu Mingxuan quietly replaced the living room's incense with newly bought rosemary.
Since it was just ordered takeout, and the wine was also delivered by the delivery guy, even Zhao Liying, with her exceptionally rich experience in the world, didn't think much of it. She directly opened a bottle of red wine, let it breathe in a decanter, and poured a glass for herself, Wu Mingxuan, and Zhou Jieqiong.