When the Male Lead is Cuckolded in Front of Him

The female assistant handed the script to Xu Mo first, then began explaining.

"Young Master Xu, Mr. Lin's role in this scene is just a test, so it’s not too difficult."

"You’ll be playing the role of a husband who’s just returned home after a long, exhausting day at work. You’ll have dinner and a chat with the female lead. You’ve been married for seven years..."

"Mm," Xu Mo responded, scanning the script as he listened.

He memorized the lines with just a glance.

It was no challenge for him at all.

The script also included notes on reactions and the expressions to use while delivering the lines.

Xu Mo visualized it all in his mind.

Then, he casually tossed the script to Lin Fan.

Lin Fan caught it, thinking to himself that Xu Mo’s behavior was clearly just showing off.

After listening to the assistant’s explanation and skimming through the script himself,

Lin Fan felt a bit of pressure.

Yesterday’s public service advertisement had been easier.

The lines were minimal, and there weren’t many demands on the actors’ expressions.

So, Lin Fan had handled it effortlessly.

But today was different.

It took him over twenty minutes to barely memorize the script.

Memorizing the lines was manageable with some effort,

but delivering the reactions as described in the script?

That wasn’t so easy.

Otherwise, everyone could be an actor.

"Please follow me, gentlemen."

Once Xu Mo and Lin Fan signaled they were ready,

the assistant led them back.

Inside the luxurious duplex suite, the atmosphere was quite relaxed since it was just a test.

Seeing them arrive, Liu Yong clapped his chubby hands.

"Young Master Xu, who’s going first?"

"I’ll go," Lin Fan stepped forward.

Xu Mo had no acting skills whatsoever.

Besides, after Lin An’an finished her part, she’d be leaving,

and Lin Fan still needed to catch up with her to ask her out.

He didn’t have time to waste.

Liu Yong didn’t respond immediately.

Only after Xu Mo nodded did Liu Yong say, "Alright, let’s go."

Lin Fan smirked coldly, feeling no gratitude whatsoever.

He thought Xu Mo was just chickening out.

Soon, everyone was in position,

and the scene began.

Knock knock—

The sound of a key turning echoed,

and the door was pushed open.

Lin Fan appeared, looking utterly exhausted.

Since he’d never experienced the soul-crushing fatigue of a 996 work schedule, he had to rely on his imagination,

as well as memories of being drained from his time abroad.

He tried his best to portray the expression.

To the entire crew,

it looked a bit off,

but it was still passable—far better than most young idols.

In the kitchen,

Lin An’an, wearing an apron, was setting the table.

Seeing Lin Fan, she flashed a warm, sweet smile.

"You’re back?"

The smile caught Lin Fan off guard,

and he froze for a moment.

It wasn’t that he lacked self-control,

but Lin An’an was simply mesmerizing.

Liu Yong and the others couldn’t help but twitch their lips.

Lin Fan quickly realized his mistake and forced a classic smile.

"Yeah! It’s been a long day. What’s for dinner?"

Not only did Lin An’an find it a bit odd,

but so did everyone else.

The gentle smile required by the script

was technically delivered by Lin Fan,

but it felt... off.

Fortunately, Lin An’an quickly regained her composure and continued the dialogue.

"I made all your favorite dishes. Oh, tomorrow I’m meeting up with a college friend..."

Lin Fan sat down as per the script,

reciting his lines.

Since it was his first time filming,

and with so many people watching,

his performance wasn’t flawless.

There were moments when his expressions didn’t quite match the dialogue,

but overall, it was decent.

For a newcomer, it was an impressive effort.

Lin An’an couldn’t help but feel a bit amazed.

The five-minute scene ended,

and Lin Fan was genuinely tired now.

Liu Yong and the crew were also taken aback.

They knew Lin Fan had no prior acting experience,

so his performance was commendable.

They wanted to applaud,

but seeing Liu Yong remain unmoved,

they quickly dismissed the idea.

Clap clap clap—

In the large room, only Ma Qun clapped enthusiastically.

"Hahaha... Brother Lin, your acting is top-notch!"

Lin Fan snapped out of his daze

and shot a challenging look in Xu Mo’s direction.

Liu Yong’s expression wasn’t great.

To avoid embarrassing Xu Mo—and himself—

he picked up the megaphone and asked,

"An’an, do you need a break? If not, let’s get ready for Young Master Xu’s turn."

It was just a few minutes of test footage,

so Lin An’an didn’t feel the need to rest.

She nodded at Liu Yong,

and the 200-pound man turned to Xu Mo,

wearing a sycophantic smile.

"Young Master Xu, it’s your turn. Haha... Just relax. It’s fine if you don’t do well."

"Alright," Xu Mo replied with a smile.

He had no intention of holding back.

Because he didn’t need to.

Why was he here?

To get humiliated and annoy the male and female leads.

As for how to annoy them,

Xu Mo had already come up with a solid plan.

————That’s right, he was going to tweak the script!

As everyone knows,

adapting isn’t the same as making stuff up,

and dramatizing isn’t the same as talking nonsense.

When it came to how to adapt the script

to hit the male lead’s sore spots,

no one understood it better than Xu Mo.

Soon,

everyone’s attention turned to the monitor outside the door.

As the door opened,

Xu Mo appeared in everyone’s view.

He looked exhausted, but then, as if remembering something,

a gentle smile softened his weariness.

His acting was seamless,

so natural that it felt real.

It was as if a genuine 996 office worker had stepped into the room.

Following the script’s description,

Xu Mo changed his shoes, took off his coat, and hung it on the rack.

He walked into the room.

His movements were so natural

that no one could find fault.

Liu Yong took a sharp breath.

"Is... is this really Young Master Xu?"

Song Yixue couldn’t contain her excitement.

A handsome, wealthy young man who could act like this?

It was a direct hit to her heart as a female director.

When he reached the living room,

"You’re back?"

Lin An’an looked up, her face wearing the same warm, sweet smile.

But this time, there was a hint of insincerity and disappointment in her expression.

Perhaps due to some underlying dissatisfaction.

Xu Mo didn’t speak. His tired expression was replaced by a gentle smile,

though traces of exhaustion lingered.

It was the kind of smile a husband gives when he doesn’t want his wife to see how worn out he is.

He walked straight to Lin An’an,

wrapped his arms around her from behind,

his hands resting on her slender waist.

He leaned his head against her shoulder and whispered softly in her ear,

"Yeah! It’s been a long day, darling~ What’s for dinner?"

Lin An’an was completely stunned.

Her expression and body stiffened.

It was... it was just so sudden.

Not only was she shocked,

but the entire crew was also dumbfounded.

What kind of scene was this?

Was this even in the script?

Lin Fan’s eyes nearly popped out of his head.

Furious, he shouted,

"Xu Mo, what the hell are you doing?!"