Chapter 540: Chapter 540: Unwritten Rules? Chapter 540: Chapter 540: Unwritten Rules? After a few rounds of drinks, Xia Weibao felt somewhat stuffy, so she walked out onto the balcony to catch a breeze.

Gazing at the brilliant lights below, she became a bit lost in thought.

Here, everything was truly unfamiliar.

The glamour of the nightlife, the neon lights flickering.

Everywhere was noise and madness.

It made one’s heart restless too, uneasy and unsettled.

Unlike in ancient times, with thousands of homes alight, you always knew one was yours to return to.

Your Majesty, how I long to return to the past.

How I miss our palace, our home.

This place is great, with its vibrant nightlife, but I prefer the quiet of late night, dancing gracefully before you.

Our dance, “Gentle as Water.”

As she was lost in thought, footsteps approached from behind.

Someone came over and leaned on the railing beside her.

Xia Weibao turned her head to see Wan Ke and slightly furrowed her brow.

“Director.”

Wan Ke seemed to be a bit high, his complexion somewhat flushed, his eyes as if covered with a layer of mist.

He slightly curved his lips into a smile, and his handsome face, amidst the fragrance of wine in the night, was intoxicating.

He blinked slowly at her, smiling in a way that was both flirtatious and affectionate.

Xia Weibao, “…”
“Director, is your eye twitching?”

Wan Ke, “…”
The nice atmosphere was utterly spoiled by her blunt words.

“You’re very beautiful,” Wan Ke suddenly said.

Xia Weibao was somewhat speechless.

I know I’m beautiful; it’s a universally acknowledged fact, so no need for you to say it.

Looking at this man, was he trying to flirt with her under the influence of alcohol?

Just thinking about the possibility left Xia Weibao somewhat speechless.

While he might be somewhat handsome, he was only just that.

Compared to someone like Lu Hualiang, who was perfect scoring, he really wasn’t much.

“Director, what do you want to say?”

Better speak up and then leave.

I’m suffocating from the smell of alcohol on you.

Wan Ke leaned on the railing in a casual and enticing pose.

That is, for enticing others. Such charm barely registered in front of her.

“Do you know why I chose you to play the second female lead?”

“Because my acting is good.”

Wan Ke paused, then smiled.

His faint smile seemed somewhat indulgent, “You really aren’t modest. But you’re right; you’re beautiful and your acting is good.

With your qualifications, not to mention the second female lead, even the main role would be well within your reach.”

Xia Weibao raised her eyebrows, here comes the catch.

She didn’t speak, waiting for Wan Ke to continue.

Wan Ke initially wanted to wait for Xia Weibao to ask herself, thus gaining the initiative.

However, he found that Xia Weibao didn’t take his words to heart at all.

He felt puzzled; why wasn’t this woman playing by the rules?

Normally, upon hearing such words, shouldn’t one ask if they had a chance to be the lead? To fight for an opportunity?

Especially given the fierce competition in the entertainment circle.

He touched his nose and had no choice but to speak up, “Xia Weibao, do you want to be the main lead?”

Xia Weibao remained silent.

Of course, she wanted to be the lead.

But she intended to earn the role through her efforts, not through any dirty dealings.

Wan Ke suddenly leaned in close, his breath a fist’s distance from her ear, “I can make you the main lead. As for the conditions, I’ll tell you tomorrow night…”
After he spoke, he straightened, stretched his body, and then walked back inside.

Xia Weibao’s gaze was icy cold.

Hmph!

He sure knew how to keep the perfect distance.

If he had come any closer just now, she would have punched him!

Such a disgusting director.

Director Xu was so much better, his heart and eyes fixed only on Leng Yan, never getting too close to the actresses.