An Xiaxia picked it up.

Director Yues anxious voice came from the other end. Master Stone, do you have a minute?

Um please call me Xiaxia. An Xiaxia was a little embarrassed. This Director Yue was way too polite

Im calling because, well, the script is done and filming is on schedule. Its just just He paused there, which intrigued An Xiaxia greatly. Just what?

The lead roles are working just fine, but theres this important supporting role, and we contacted a popular young actor at first. However, theres a clash in his schedule and he turned us down. There were two other suitable candidates, but the actors also declined because of the subject matter

An Xiaxia was all the more confused. Why was he telling her about the casting?

Well, keep looking, I guess? How about contacting some less well-known but good actors? Or maybe alter the character a bit? Those were the best suggestions she could think of.

Director Yue didnt sound as anxious all of a sudden. He danced around the subject under discussion and wouldnt give a straight answer.

An Xiaxia was worried sick. Gosh, Director Yue! Youre killing me here! Just tell me! Dont leave your sentence half-finished!

Director Yue cleared his throat and said, Actually, I think your husband is perfect for that role

He hadnt recognized Sheng Yize the last time, and only realized that he was the captain of Starry Night after his assistant reminded him.

When the problem with the supporting role surfaced, the first actor Director Yue thought of that had both the looks and the acting skills was Sheng Yize!

Well its been many years since he left that line of work, I dont think hell do it

I can make sure that hes paid well! Director Yue offered generously, then realized how silly that sounded. Can you, maybe ask his opinion for me, please?

An Xiaxia looked up and told Sheng Yize about it.

Sheng Yize didnt even lift his eyelids. I see.

An Xiaxia knew very well that the I see meant that he had acknowledged it, but would never accept the role.

Im sorry, Director Yue. I think you should try someone else

Wait! Director Yue wouldnt give up. Please put Sheng Yize on the line. Id like to talk to him myself.

That was a reasonable request, so An Xiaxia passed the phone to Sheng Yize.

Sheng Yize exchanged some pleasantries with the director, sounding disinterested.

However, he gripped the phone tighter at something Director Yue said.

This is your wifes work. Dont you want it to be perfect? Its really an excellent character; you can have a look at the book. Moreover, I think it was based on a character you played in a TV show some time ago.

Director Yue hung up after that. He didnt press, but left the decision to Sheng Yize.

That made Sheng Yize ponder. After An Xiaxia fell asleep, he found the book online.

He was a very fast reader and finished the whole book in a little over an hour.

That supporting role was called Jiye.

He had black hair, wore black from head to toe, and was an unparalleled swordsman.

It was indeed very familiar.

It was a character he had played once.

It was Yehuan from The Tale of the Banished Immortal.

Sheng Yize smiled, as handsome as ever.

Do you really want to see me act? he whispered.

An Xiaxia was drifting in and out of sleep and replied in a sleepy voice, Sure. Pepsi can see you on TV, then

Arent you afraid that I may go make babies with other women? Sheng Yize teased her.

Hm youre not going anywhere.

Thats very confident of you Sheng Yize murmured. He then smiled. But youre absolutely right.