The CEO's Substitute Ex-Wife-Chapter 142: On the Road Again

The filming of Wen Nuan’s 5203 jewelry advertising campaign was scheduled after the promotions for *Beauty of the City*. Wen Nuan joined the main cast and crew of *Beauty of the City* to travel to various cities for the film’s publicity.

The tour was set for ten days, covering ten different cities.

The schedule was incredibly tight, and Wen Nuan realized she would probably be exhausted to death these next few days.

A City, the primary promotional city, was scheduled last. They would return to A City for promotions after the tour. The lineup was strong: Director Lin Ning, Wen Nuan, Peng Yuming, Cheng Ying, and Zhou Chengge. Peng Yuming and Cheng Ying were seasoned actors, while Zhou Chengge was the top male artist at B&C Television, currently their most popular, a triple-threat star in film, television, and music, with extremely high public recognition.

Before leaving, Wen Nuan initially wanted to call Ye Feimo to tell him, but after a moment’s thought, decided against it. Ye Feimo hadn’t called her, so she didn’t need to go and face his cold shoulder.

Upon landing, a group of fans was there to meet them. Unfortunately, they weren’t there for her; they were all there for Zhou Chengge, and some for Peng Yuming and Cheng Ying. Wen Nuan’s fans, caught amidst the massive crowd of Zhou Chengge’s admirers, were barely noticeable, their shouts almost unheard. Even though they used a special通道, they were still mobbed.

The promotions were scheduled for the afternoon. Director Lin led Wen Nuan, Zhou Chengge, and the others to the venue for a press conference. Local media reporters and many who had rushed to do live reports surrounded them. Numerous fans held out Zhou Chengge’s CDs for autographs, making the scene incredibly lively.

Director Lin honestly addressed the casting change controversy. The film had faced several issues, replacing the scandal-ridden Bai Xiwen with Wen Nuan, who was embroiled in her own scandal of being kept as a mistress. Many reporters were eager for gossip.

Wen Nuan had been involved in many recent scandals, with rumors connecting her to both Director Lin and Young Master Fang. Although the rumors of her being kept had been proven false, many people’s perception of her was still stuck on the scandal.

After all, A City was different from other cities; it wasn’t Wen Nuan’s hometown. The public only learned about her through newspapers, magazines, and news reports. Most of Wen Nuan’s recent news had been negative, leaving many with a poor impression of her.

However, there was a hot-tempered, cool and beautiful director present, whose imposing presence could certainly deter some of the gossip-hungry reporters.

Thus, the promotions proceeded relatively smoothly.

Afternoon promotions were followed by an evening appearance on a local TV show. The shows were live broadcasts, featuring only Director Lin, Wen Nuan, Zhou Chengge, and two hosts. The show would air some film clips and behind-the-scenes footage, proving quite successful.

The pace of the day was incredibly fast: promotions, going to the TV station, leaving the show to catch a flight, then off to another city, then rushing to promotions, appearing on TV again... After five consecutive days of promotions, Wen Nuan’s exhaustion was evident in her weight.

She had dropped another 3 pounds.

This promotion for *Beauty of the City* was remarkably successful, thanks entirely to Director Lin Ning and the crew’s publicity, planning, and coordination with local TV stations, which made it a vibrant success.

However, it was also extremely tiring.

The actors were incredibly hardworking.

Peng Yuming and Cheng Ying did not participate in the TV promotions; they had half a day off. Wen Nuan and Zhou Chengge, however, had to promote everywhere, missing nothing, making it exceptionally arduous.

That evening, during a small film festival promotion in F City, Wen Nuan was even photographed dozing off by a fan, with the picture uploaded to Weibo. This caused her fans (the "Nuan Fans") a wave of heartache, leading them to leave messages of support and concern for her health.

Aside from her napping moments, Lin Ning kept pulling Zhou Chengge and Wen Nuan into poses for photos, showing them off to the entire venue, doing his best to boost their name recognition.

However, what Wen Nuan hadn’t expected was to encounter **Ye Feimo and Han Bi** at this film festival. The moment the two entered, a flurry of flashbulbs erupted, drawing everyone’s attention.

They were a dazzling pair: the man tall, refined, and distinguished; the woman radiant and noble. Many artists instantly transformed into fanatical admirers, rushing forward to gawk.

Some who prided themselves on their status observed with aloof sophistication.

Lin Ning muttered a low curse. "Damn it, Young Master Ye, are you here to sabotage us?"

He had just said that afternoon he’d be attending the film festival, and Lin Ning was curious who he’d come with. He never expected it would be Han Bi. Lin Ning shot Wen Nuan a look of exasperated disappointment.

That look clearly implied, "It’s all your fault; you couldn’t keep your man in check."

Wen Nuan remained expressionless, seemingly unmoved by the cool, beautiful director’s glare. She didn’t even look at Han Bi or Ye Feimo. Lin Ning gritted his teeth, secretly thinking that the two must have had a fight.

Wen Nuan and Zhou Chengge had always appeared as a "golden couple" duo, with her being beautiful and pure, and him handsome and dashing. Although they lacked some of the commanding presence of Ye Feimo and Han Bi, they still looked very well-matched.

Han Bi, arm-in-arm with Ye Feimo, greeted acquaintances, as if displaying a priceless work of art to everyone in the venue, proud and arrogant, making her appear even more stunning.

She was an international superstar, and her every move exuded an "all eyes on me" protagonist aura that others couldn’t match.

"Still drowsy just now? Not tired anymore, are you?" Zhou Chengge asked Wen Nuan considerately. He was a first-tier artist, already thirty-four, but still looked incredibly handsome and dashing. Dressed in a white suit, he looked even more well-matched with Wen Nuan’s black evening gown.

Throughout this promotional tour, Zhou Chengge had been very thoughtful and gentlemanly. Wen Nuan had an excellent impression of him. She understood the importance of maintaining connections in this industry, and combined with her good impression of him, Wen Nuan smiled.

"Not tired at all now. Tonight is truly lively," Wen Nuan casually chatted with him.

"It’s rare to have a film festival like this, even if it’s not grand and doesn’t invite many people. But with a star like Han Bi attending, it’s considered a success," Zhou Chengge said with a smile.

Wen Nuan nodded.

Lin Ning went to greet other directors. Zhou Chengge also met some acquaintances, cautioned Wen Nuan to be careful, and then walked aside to chat with old friends.

Wen Nuan knew no one else there. Others only knew her as Director Lin’s newly promoted female artist, with many scandals. They didn’t engage much with her, and Wen Nuan was left to the side.

Ye Feimo maintained an impassive expression throughout the venue. His gaze swept over Wen Nuan, seeing her wandering alone, occasionally greeting a few stars. His brow furrowed, and his eyes grew colder.

She had gotten thinner again!

A pang of heartache flashed across his eyes, quickly vanishing.

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