Chapter 519 After Party (1)
Ran Xueyi started acting at a very young age. At that time, she was still an amateur child actress and didn't know any better that the world of acting could be so dangerous. She was awed in the splendors and benefits it would give to her and her family.
At first, she was unable to meet the director's requirements. She made a lot of mistakes during her scenes, the scolding she received could not be counted with her fingers. There were too many things she couldn't do as a young child.
However, with practice, Ran Xueyi slowly began to develop her skills in acting. She impressed the directors who worked with her.
Unfortunately, the directors who have higher standards and requirements refused to work with her, telling her that her acting skill has no depth and was too superficial.
Having been told that, Ran Xueyi was depressed for a long while. She didn't take any project for half a year. But within that half a year, she discovered another way to give life to her roles and make those who watched her immerse in her roles' stories.
That's when Ran Xueyi found method acting.
It was not easy to do it. Rather, it was more difficult than just acting and pulling your emotions to match your role. Method acting had to do with becoming one with your role rather than matching it. A lot of people lost themselves through this method.
Ran Xueyi received a lot of warning from her mentor. That if she didn't stop using it, she might lose her real self, living in the shadows of her own characters. But being an actress for a long time, Ran Xueyi couldn't give it up.
It was not easy. A habit that needs to be tamed and couldn't go away easily and quickly.
Listening to her recount when she first got her method acting and the effects of it in her life, the lines between his eyebrows became even more prominent.
Song Yu Han did not hide his concern from his face. The more she talked, the more he felt that she should meet some experts who could heal the effect method acting left on her.
However, he did not ask her this. Not because he didn't want to help her. Rather, it was because he knew that Ran Xueyi would refuse it. And with all the years that had passed, Ran Xueyi must have seeked experts. Who would want to be left with a scar inside that remained for the rest of your life?
Although he didn't express his desire to have an expert look at her, Song Yu Han was already looking through his memory to see if some of his acquaintances and friends knew someone who could help Ran Xueyi.
But for the time being, he and Little Zhanzhan needed to be by her side at all times and keep her from her nightmares.
Time passed quickly. When Ran Xueyi's throat became parched from talking, Adelle, who left, returned with Guo Yun.
Guo Yun did not look very good as the rim of his eyes were slightly red and he had dark circles below it. He stepped inside the room. He glanced between Song Yu Han and Ran Xueyi before he went to pick up Little Zhanzhan as if it was his birthright to take the little guy from his parents.
"I'm taking him back to the hotel," he said.
Ran Xueyi knew she was not in the right state to take care of her son, so she let him take Little Zhanzhan away. Song Yu Han took off his coat and wrapped their son with it before saying, "If he wakes up and cries, call us."
Little Zhanzhan would be surprised to see that both his parents weren't beside him. Song Yu Han couldn't tell him that Ran Xueyi was in her vulnerable state. Children were the most perceptive and sensitive. He didn't want Little Zhanzhan to be troubled by this and affect his health.
Guo Yun nodded his head before turning to the door to leave.
Adelle couldn't get in between Ran Xueyi and Song Yu Han so she left with him while reminding Ran Xueyi about the after party.
"The party already started fifteen minutes ago. If you want, I can tell them you won't be able to come due to an urgent business."
Ran Xueyi shook her head.
"Thanks, but I need to be present to the after party."
Once again, she received a disapproving look from Song Yu Han. But instead of feeling guilty, she flashed him a grin to which he sighed exasperatedly.
Once they were the only people inside the dressing room, Song Yu Han had to kneel before Ran Xueyi, who was sitting on the couch. His eyes looked into hers as he pressed his forehead against her own.
"I wish I met you earlier."
Ran Xueyi closed her eyes and listened to his voice tremble.
"Then, I would be there for you earlier and keep you from any harm."
It sounded like a dream. If Song Yu Han was really there for her when she was in that weakened state, she might not have been through those painful experiences and sufferings.
But…
"My pain isn't greater than yours. I'd rather be there for you."
What Song Yu Han had been through, Ran Xueyi couldn't imagine it. However, she could tell how much agony and torment he got from all those years. She would exchange a part of her to ease his misery.
Song Yu Han leaned forward and pressed a kiss on her lips.
When it was finally time to go to the after party, Ran Xueyi changed out of her dress. As she wore more comfortable clothes to wear to the party, she remembered what Song Yu Han said earlier, and paused.
She turned towards him and said, "Did you order someone to pay for my dress?"
When she saw him nod, she almost couldn't keep a straight face.
"You don't have to pay for it. That dress was a gift from the brand after I became their ambassador. Though, I'll have to apologize to her, there's no need to pay for it." Becoming an ambassador for a brand has a lot of perks in it. Aside from getting paid by the brand, she will receive free dresses and items from them, too. That's why Ran Xueyi didn't need to worry about compensating Marilyn for the ruined dress.
However, Song Yu Han ordered someone to pay for it.
If she remembered correctly, the dress should cost about 27 thousand dollars. It might not be a huge amount of money, and compared to Song Yu Han's accumulated wealth, 27 thousand dollars was just a tiny drop in a barrel.
Still, there was no need to pay for something that was already free.
Hearing her, Song Yu Han was slightly disappointed. He liked to spend his money on both Ran Xueyi and Little Zhanzhan, but Ran Xueyi usually did not want him to uselessly spend his money on her.
"There's still some time before the party ends. I'm going now."
Ran Xueyi picked up her small bag and made her way to the door. However, She sensed Song Yu Han following her which made her raise her eyebrows in response to him.
Song Yu Han stared back at her.
"Why are you following me?"
"Why not?"
"But I'm going to the after party."
"Me too."
He said it matter-of-factly, that baffled Ran Xueyi.
Seeing the dumbfounded look on her face, Song Yu Han patted her head, and said, "I'm worried about your state. So, I'm going with you."
After saying that, Song Yu Han slipped out of the door before she could stop him.
Ran Xueyi stood on the same spot for a few seconds before chuckling amusedly before following him.
The after party was held at the same hotel that they were temporarily staying for the next few days. Because it was an after party dedicated to the film <The Invitation> only those who worked in the film, close friends, and families could attend. The sponsors and investors were present that night.
Inside the function hall, the actors and actresses who appeared in the film dressed comfortably, but expensively. The directors and producers first greeted the investors and sponsors of the film before introducing them to the cast members.
There were several servers in black bows, ties, and skirts rounding each table to serve the guests.
Sitting behind a table, the main stars of the film, Su Zixi and Miao Li, did not go to the middle and met the investors and sponsors, who were being crowded by extras and small artists. They sat properly in their seats but their mouths were busily gossiping.
"Did you know that Director Hao invested 10 million yuan to the film to get his niece in?" Miao Li said while sneakily glancing towards the woman wearing a tight black dress and standing beside Director Hao.
Su Zixi briefly swept his eyes at them. "Who knows if she's really his niece. My company's president met Director Hao's nieces. It's the seventh time he introduced his niece to the president."
Miao Li smiled but she suddenly felt annoyed. "Argh, I wish Sister Xueyi is here."
At this moment, the door to the function hall was pushed open and two people strode in.
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