Rebirth in the 80s: The Scholar Wife is Cute

Unexpectedly, the role of the second female lead in the film was also pre-determined, which surprised Cheng Xiníng.

Cheng’s mother could not bear to listen anymore, "Xiníng may not bear the Ruan name, but I do! Who doesn’t know that Xiníng is your cousin? When she is bullied, doesn’t it reflect badly on you as well? Let Mianmian play the lead if she must, but why can’t Xiníng take the second female lead and replace Yang Xiaoxi? You can’t be helping outsiders instead of your own family."

Before Ruan Yiqian could speak, she added, "I’ve seen the dramas that Yang Xiaoxi played in, they are not good at all, her acting skills are nowhere near Xiníng’s."

Cheng’s mother put it simply, as if the matter were as simple as deciding what to eat today.

Ruan Yiqian scoffed, "I don’t have the capability, I can’t manage that."

At his words, Cheng’s mother turned to Ruan Feng, "Brother..."

Before she could finish, Ruan Feng said, "I never involve myself in these matters, it’s a society for the young now. I don’t know those people, and even if I did step in, nobody would give me face."

Cheng’s mother was at a loss for words. Ruan Feng was right; if he were to step in, indeed very few people would recognize him and respect him. After thinking it through, she turned her gaze to Ruan Lingyu.

"Sister-in-law, you always doted on Xiníng the most. Won’t you help her out now?"

Cheng’s mother had initially thought that this would be an easy issue to resolve if she just spoke up, but seeing Ruan Feng and Ruan Yiqian both refusing to help, she began to panic. If they didn’t help, Cheng Xining would really struggle to get by in the entertainment industry.

"What influence does a woman like me have?" Ruan Lingyu said with a stern face, "Besides, I’m not your sister-in-law anymore, remember? Weren’t you the one who said that? Have you forgotten?"