"Holy crap, is this a Hollywood blockbuster? So thrilling!"
"What's up with that guy? Did you guys see him earlier?"
"It's like after the car hit him, some upward force was generated, directly lifting the car."
"That's a heavy truck, fellas. How much force does it take to lift it?"
Cars on both sides had almost stopped, and chatter filled the air, eventually attributing the event to the supernatural.
Ren Yuanhao didn't linger at the scene. He quickly seized the opportunity to escape, as explaining this to so many people would be troublesome.
The three of them quickly returned to the shade of a tree outside the hotel, catching their breath as if still caught in the shock of the moment.
Yue Ran also stood frozen. He had seen the entire event clearly and looked at Ren Yuanhao as if he were a monster.
"What are you looking at? I'm blessed with good luck, can't I?"
Ren Yuanhao appeared incredibly calm, but his heart was pounding wildly, his inner energy circulating like a vast ocean. If there were any psychics nearby, they would surely feel this power.
Fortunately, Yue Ran was not one of them.
"Yes, yes, blessed with good luck. But it was really dangerous just now. If it weren't for you, Xiao Yue and Shen Yunshu would have been in danger."
Yue Ran just wanted to take Shen Yunshu away and wasn't concerned with the supernatural aspects of the incident.
"Thank you." Xiao Yue seemed to have finally recovered from the car accident. When she looked at Ren Yuanhao again, her eyes held a hint of admiration.
"Why thank me? I told you, you're all blessed with good luck, good luck has its own protection."
As they were speaking, a man in flashy clothes strode forward. Ren Yuanhao thought he was coming to cause trouble and was about to stop him when the man spoke first, "Is the person in front Xiao Yue, Miss Xiao?"
Xiao Yue hadn't expected anyone to recognize her. She had been feeling down lately, her face gaunt and her weight having dropped significantly. To her surprise, she was still recognized.
After steadying herself, she stood up and gave a gentle bow to the approaching man, saying softly, "Yes, it's me. Is there something you need?"
"That's wonderful, it really is Miss Xiao. That was so perilous just now, but your moment of selfless rescue was truly great and moving. Of course, this young man was also incredibly handsome."
The well-dressed man's face was filled with excitement, which immediately made Ren Yuanhao feel displeased. After all, if not for the system, the three of them would have been smashed to pieces long ago. This man still had the mood to chat and laugh here, and even dared to wear an excited expression so ignorantly!
Shouldn't he be more tactful?
Despite his displeasure, the man's subsequent words would become a turning point in Xiao Yue's life.
"Miss Xiao, would you be willing to star in a film I'm about to shoot? Of course, it's not a supporting role, and it's based on a very popular IP, guaranteeing viewership and your leading lady status."
Upon hearing this, Yue Ran's eyebrows rose, and he immediately stepped forward to ask, "What kind of drama is it?"
"A modern drama, in collaboration with Huatian Media. The story is about lifeguards. We haven't found a suitable female lead, always feeling that they can't embody that spirit of self-sacrifice from their core. Seeing Miss Xiao today is like a ray of light piercing through the darkness. Can you imagine? That feeling is incredibly beautiful. In that very moment, I knew my female lead had arrived!"
Xiao Yue only offered a faint smile and remained silent. Instead, Yue Ran's heart leaped when he heard 'Huatian Media'. He spoke with a slight stutter, "Are there any male leads yet? If not, do you think I'd be suitable?"
"Excuse me, who are you?"
As the man asked, he didn't even turn his head, making his intention clear. Yet, Yue Ran failed to grasp it. He arrogantly removed his mask and said with pride, "I'm Yue Ran, a famous host from XX TV."
"Ah, Yue Ran, I've heard of you. But this is a crossover, and I'm worried about your acting skills~" As he spoke, the man handed a shining business card to Xiao Yue, his gaze sincere, not even bothering to look at Yue Ran's face throughout the conversation.
But Yue Ran remained oblivious, "Don't worry, my acting skills are definitely not a problem. How about you give me a challenge, and I'll improvise a scene?"
Yue Ran was full of confidence, completely unaware that the man was merely making polite remarks and had no intention of taking him seriously.
"Brother, to be honest with you, our male lead has already been cast. He's top-notch in terms of looks, physique, and image. We don't plan on changing him at the moment," the man said, starting to feel that Yue Ran was disrupting his conversation with Xiao Yue, so he stopped beating around the bush.
"It's fine, it's fine. I can play the second male lead. If not, the third male lead is also acceptable."
Yue Ran knew very well that dramas produced by Huatian Media had a consistently good reputation and were called a "star-making group" in the industry. As long as the script wasn't too outrageous, every production was a hit, and the actors involved would also gain popularity. Therefore, he absolutely did not want to miss this opportunity.
Unexpectedly, after Yue Ran said this, the man spoke even more bluntly, "Actually, I think your image is too effeminate. If it were this brother here, then playing the second male lead or anything else wouldn't be a problem."
The stark comparison was deadly. Yue Ran felt a slap across his face, the pain striking his heart. However, he couldn't afford to offend this influential figure. He could only suppress his anger. Just as he was about to speak, the man stopped him again.
"Yue Ran? Is that right? I'm very sorry, our crew really doesn't need someone like you. Now, I need to have a discussion with Miss Xiao, so please, can you not disturb me?"
The man took another step forward, sincerely and gentlemanly extending an olive branch to Xiao Yue.
"Thank you for giving me this opportunity, but~"
Upon hearing the word "but," Ren Yuanhao felt a headache coming on. He immediately tugged at Xiao Yue's sleeve from the side, thinking, *Don't mess around, big star. Even I'm tempted by what this old man is saying. You have no reason to refuse, right? If I were you, I'd have put the leash on my head and come running like a barking puppy!*
Fortunately, Xiao Yue's next words did not make Ren Yuanhao's jaw drop.
"But my father is critically ill, and I may not be able to join the crew recently~"
"It's fine, we can wait for you. After all, I've been looking for a female lead for almost a month. I finally found one, so waiting a little longer won't hurt." The man extended his right hand, his face filled with excitement. Ren Yuanhao thought that if this woman refused, this old fellow might just knock her over the head and carry her away.