Stepping in an Ancestor?

Li Dawei left Chen Siyuan's home feeling thoroughly satisfied.

To hell with those Koreans!

You want to play Bai Xiuzhu?

You don't deserve it!

"Old Wei, cancel the auditions for the role of Bai Xiuzhu!"

Upon returning to the hotel where the auditions were being held, Li Dawei called out excitedly to Old Wei.

"Cancel them? Director Li, did an investor manage to force someone into the cast?"

Old Wei frowned, as this was common practice in the industry.

There were simply too many actors brought in by financiers.

If they actually had acting chops, that would be one thing, but he feared those with ambitions higher than the heavens and lives as thin as paper.

They ruined things for everyone.

A single rat dropping spoils the entire pot of soup.

"No! No! I managed to secure someone who is a hundred percent perfect for Bai Xiuzhu!"

The excitement in Li Dawei's heart had not subsided for a single moment.

Old Wei gave him a puzzled look. Having worked alongside Li Dawei for quite some time, this was the first time he had ever seen him act like this.

"Director Li, what kind of actor has made you this happy?"

"Mr. Chen's daughter!"

"Chen..."

Old Wei was speechless. Wasn't that still forcing someone into the cast?

And the investor's daughter at that!

They had just welcomed an ancestor into the crew!

This was going to be a headache!

Li Dawei noticed the sudden change in Old Wei's expression.

He laughed heartily and said, "It's not what you think. Mr. Chen didn't want his daughter to act; I had to pull every string and exert all my effort to persuade Mr. Chen to let her play Bai Xiuzhu!"

"Director Li, why on earth would you do that?"

Old Wei remained perplexed.

Li Dawei then recounted how he had gone to visit Chen Siyuan and happened to see Liu Yifei watering the garden outside.

"Old Wei, you have no idea. The very moment I laid eyes on Liu Yifei, I knew—she is Bai Xiuzhu!"

A look of complete fulfillment spread across Li Dawei's face!

Old Wei blinked. Had Li Dawei lost his mind?

"Alright, Old Wei, you don't need to worry about the matter of Bai Xiuzhu anymore. Once Liu Yifei joins the crew, you'll understand why I said that!"

Li Dawei patted Old Wei on the shoulder.

Old Wei nodded. "In that case, I'll turn away those who signed up to audition for Bai Xiuzhu."

Li Dawei thought for a moment and pulled Old Wei back. "No need to turn them away. During the auditions, just have them try out for other roles. *The Story of a Noble Family* has plenty of female characters!"

Hearing this, Old Wei realized it made sense. Li Dawei had truly grown up!

"Alright, Director Li, I'll go make the arrangements."

Old Wei went off to adjust the audition schedule.

Meanwhile, Li Dawei was already pondering how to tweak Bai Xiuzhu's scenes to make her character even more flawless.

Over at Chen Siyuan's place, Liu Yifei was sitting right beside him, happily hugging his arm.

"Dad, am I really going to act in a television drama?"

The surprise on Liu Yifei's face could no longer be contained.

Chen Siyuan gently flicked her forehead. "It's a good thing you didn't give yourself away in front of Li Dawei!"

The corners of Liu Yifei's lips curled upward.

"Association with jade makes one pristine; I still have that much composure."

Liu Yifei lifted her chin triumphantly.

"Then you should spend this time thoroughly reading the original novel of *The Story of a Noble Family*. Even though the television adaptation will make changes, the core spirit and the general plotline remain the same."

"Okay, Dad, should we go out and buy the book today?"

Liu Yifei asked, wrapping her arms around his neck from behind.

"There's no need. Go up to the study; the second bookshelf has a signed edition of *The Story of a Noble Family*."

Chen Siyuan smiled. That was an authentic signed copy by Mr. Zhang Henshu, given to him by Zhang Wu.

Chen Siyuan had brought it along with him when he returned to China this time.

"Thank you, Dad!"

Liu Yifei pecked Chen Siyuan on the cheek and then ran off happily toward the study.

Turning his head, Chen Siyuan watched her cheerful retreating figure and smiled as well.

After so much preparation, things were finally beginning to bear fruit.

In the original timeline, a Liu Yifei with zero background had already managed to make people's jaws drop as Bai Xiuzhu.

With her playing the role now, success was practically guaranteed, and she certainly wouldn't have to worry about being scolded by the director!

The first step in Liu Yifei's acting career had finally been taken.

Chen Siyuan couldn't help but feel a warm, paternal sense of watching his daughter grow up.

Just as he turned his head, he caught sight of Chen Zehan peeking around cautiously.

Chen Siyuan beckon him over.

Chen Zehan hurried to his side.

Chen Siyuan picked him up in his arms. "Zehan, when are your grandfather and the others planning to head back to the United States?"

The delegation of Chinese-American investors that Chen Siyuan had brought over had truly thrown around a considerable amount of money this time, returning with a bounty of achievements.

Wherever they went, they were treated as honored guests.

Chen Siyuan's name had echoed frequently in the ears of high-ranking officials everywhere.

"The others are getting ready to head back in the next few days, but Grandpa isn't leaving just yet."

Chen Zehan had been sticking close to his grandfather lately, acting more like the head of the delegation than Chen Siyuan himself, and was fully clued into the inner workings of the investment group!

"Did your grandfather mention coming over to live with us?"

Chen Siyuan asked casually.

"Grandpa isn't coming over. He said he has a place to stay."

Chen Zehan shook his head.

"Does your grandfather still own property in Beijing?"

Chen Siyuan was somewhat surprised. Could the old swindler actually own a courtyard house in Beijing too?

"No. Grandpa said he's going to stay at the White Cloud Temple, so we don't need to worry about him."

Chen Zehan shook his head. "Dad, where is the White Cloud Temple? Can we go visit him someday?"

"Alright, once your grandfather actually moves into the White Cloud Temple, I'll take you to see him."

Although Chen Siyuan and the old man often acted as though they couldn't stand each other when they were together, he still cared for him deep down.

Of course, Chen Siyuan had no intention of interfering with the old man's decisions.

If he wanted to stay at the White Cloud Temple, then to the White Cloud Temple he would go.

"Dad, you've read this book too."

At that moment, Liu Yifei walked over holding the signed edition of *The Story of a Noble Family*.

It still had the folded page corners where Chen Siyuan had browsed through it.

"Mhm, I've read it. For your first time, just skim through it to get a general grasp of the overarching structure and plot. Read it carefully on the second and third passes, and it would be best if you write a character biography specifically tailored to Bai Xiuzhu."

While Chen Siyuan wasn't a professional actor, having lived through an explosion of information, he still possessed some insights on how to portray a character well.

"I understand, Dad!"

Liu Yifei smiled sweetly, deciding to follow her father's instructions to the letter.

Her father had put a tremendous amount of effort into securing this role for her.

She certainly couldn't let him down.

"Sister, when you go to the crew, I want to go with you too."

Chen Zehan looked up and said to his sister.

"What for? Do you have a role too?"

The corners of Liu Yifei's mouth lifted.

"Of course, to join the crew and protect you! So nobody bullies you!"

Chen Zehan brandished a fist the size of a sandbag.

"Thanks a lot, little bro!"

Liu Yifei put down the book, hugged Chen Zehan, and planted a couple of loud kisses right on his forehead.

"Hey, Liu Yifei! What are you doing! If you do that again, I'm not going!"

"Don't go then! I have Dad with me anyway!"

"Hmph!"