Fu Ciyan pulled her hand down and placed it on his abs: "I suddenly feel that there's nothing wrong with having the hope of passing on my genes, Yaoyao, what do you think?"

Lu Yao was startled by his words and tried to pull her hand back, but Fu Ciyan held it tightly to prevent her from breaking free.

"Are you kidding me? How could this be something General Fu would say?" Lu Yao really wanted to remind him how the man who used to be afraid of her coveting his superior genes had changed so suddenly.

This is incredibly fast!

Fu Ciyan's palms were burning hot as he held Lu Yao's hand in his and played with it.

"You think I'm joking?" His voice was deep and dangerous, his dark eyes shining brightly in the dim light.

Lu Yao felt her heart pounding so fast it felt like it was going to burst out of her chest.

She tried to pull her hand away, but he held it even tighter.

"Fu, Fu Ciyan, calm down..." Her voice trembled. "We agreed that it was just a collaboration, just an act for the system..."

"Yes, I know you don't need to remind me all the time." Fu Ciyan interrupted her, placing his other hand on her side, completely enveloping her in his shadow. "But sometimes, the decision you make in the moment is the most important. However, I'll give you time to accept it, but not too long."

His breath sprayed onto her face.

Lu Yao suddenly realized that Fu Ciyan seemed unusually different tonight.

His usual calm and restraint had diminished considerably, replaced by a direct aggression, even aggression.

"Are you thinking clearly right now? Do you know what you're saying?"

"Of course, don't doubt my attitude, I just want to clarify one thing."

"What is it?" Lu Yao held her breath.

Fu Ciyan did not answer immediately, but looked at her intently.

His gaze seemed to pierce through her eyes, looking straight into the deepest part of her heart.

He lowered his head and kissed the corner of her lips: "Yaoyao, you don't need to know right now. Just remember that I am a very ambitious person."

*

Lu Yao was initially worried about Fu Ciyan's sudden change and kept a close watch on him for two days. She found that Fu Ciyan did not take any further action, as if what he said in the bathroom that day was just her imagination. Moreover, on the third day after that, Fu Ciyan suddenly received a mission to leave for a week.

It made her feel relieved for no reason, but then she thought, if Fu Ciyan went out, how would she eat?

Before she even mentioned it, Fu Ciyan had already prepared a week's worth of meals for her and stored them in the refrigerator. She could just take them out and heat them up whenever she needed them. It has to be said that this man's care and thoughtfulness in the smallest details is a great way to win her favor.

This made Lu Yao's expression of concern when she saw him off much more sincere.

The day after Fu Ciyan left, the script reading for "Temptation of the Wife" began.

The script reading session was held in the panoramic conference room on the top floor of Xingwen Entertainment.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows is a bustling cityscape, and sunlight streams in through the glass, adding a touch of warmth to the otherwise serious meeting atmosphere.

The long table was filled with people, including Director Wang, He Shang, several assistant directors and screenwriting consultants, as well as the five main actors, including Xie Linyu.

Lu Yao, the original author and screenwriter, sat to Director Wang's left.

Today she wore a beige knit sweater with a light brown long skirt, her long hair loosely tied up at the back of her head, revealing her slender neck, making her look gentle and intellectual.

"Alright, let's begin today's reading." Director Wang clapped his hands. "Today, we'll focus on the key scenes after Ling Mo and the female lead's first encounter. Xie, let's start with your part."

Xie Linyu nodded, opened the script. He was wearing a black turtleneck sweater today, which made his skin look even whiter. His blond hair shone with a soft luster in the sunlight, and the silver earring on his ear cartilage was faintly visible as he turned the pages.

He was reading the first dialogue between Ling Mo and the female lead after Ling Mo was rescued from the basement.

Ling Mo is a wolf-type beastman who suffered greatly at the hands of the original owner of the body. With his proud and aloof personality, he would rather die than submit to the original female lead.

Even when the transmigrated female protagonist brought him out of the basement and had someone apply medicine and bandage him, Ling Mo's gaze towards her was filled with murderous intent.

Xie Linyu's voice was low and hoarse, carrying a hint of murderous intent.

"What are you doing?" Ling Mo's entire body was covered in crisscrossing whip marks on his exposed skin. Because he hadn't been properly treated and had been left in a basement, many of the wounds had become infected and were about to rot. Even so, he didn't beg for mercy. His eyes were filled with resentment and hatred as he looked at the female lead. "Don't think that I'll be grateful for what you've done. If you heal me, I will definitely kill you!"

The female lead knelt down and pushed a bowl of warm water in front of him: "Even if you want to kill me, you have to heal your injuries first. You can't do anything in the state you are now, can you?"

"Stop your fake kindness!" Ling Mo slapped her hand away, knocking the bowl to the ground and spreading water. "Tell me, what do you want? My fur? My teeth? Or..." His voice choked, "or do you want to see me completely transformed into a wild beast to satisfy your perverted collecting desires?"

When Xie Linyu read this, the meeting room was so quiet you could hear someone breathing.

Just from his tone, you could feel the oppressive atmosphere. You have to admit, Xie Linyu is really talented in acting.

Lu Yao unconsciously tightened her grip on the pen.

"Cut." Director Wang spoke, his tone appreciative. "Thank you, Best Actor. The emotions here were spot on. However, I think that when Ling Mo said the last line, 'I still want to see me completely turn into a beast,' he could have added a bit more self-deprecation. He wasn't really questioning; he was stating a cruel fact that he had already accepted."

Xie Linyu pondered for a moment, then nodded: "I understand what you mean, but it would be best if someone could act alongside me."

Director Wang nodded and explained, "That's how it should be, but we're still choosing actresses. The ones who auditioned so far aren't quite right. I think the female lead should have a gentle and elegant appearance on the outside, but be a very determined and opinionated woman on the inside. The actresses who auditioned so far are fine in terms of appearance, but their determination and decisiveness come across as very artificial."

He Shang echoed, "However, we've met with a few more, and if we still can't find a suitable one, we might have to hold a public audition. Ultimately, we have to be responsible for the roles and try to choose actors who fit the character best."

Director Wang looked at Lu Yao beside him. She was the only woman at the meeting and also the original author. No one understood the female lead better than her, so Director Wang suggested, "Ms. Lu Yao, why don't you rehearse this scene with Actor Xie first and see how it goes?"

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