### Chapter 158: The True Face Behind the Veil

### Chapter 158: The True Face Behind the Veil

The woman before them was breathtakingly beautiful.

Her unique, soul-piercing fox eyes and her delicate oval face were unmistakable.

Her long, curled lashes framed clear, sparkling eyes, like a pristine spring reflecting the world around it.

Every smile and frown exuded charm, captivating all who saw her.

Her features were flawlessly refined, her makeup perfectly applied, and her long, wavy hair cascaded lazily down to her waist. Her tall, slender figure added to her allure.

Her aura was both enchanting and dignified, carrying an air of unparalleled queenliness, yet clear and aloof.

This woman was truly stunning!

Amidst the astonished gazes of everyone, she walked in gracefully.

The assistant director stood up, his words stuttering, "B... Beautiful lady, did you take a wrong turn?"

The woman's red lips curved slightly, her beautiful eyes half-closed as she glanced at everyone indifferently.

"How could you not recognize me without my veil?"

Veil?

At that moment, everyone realized that the woman's eyes and her regal, clear aura felt strangely familiar.

Finally, Nuo Yi's voice trembled with disbelief as she asked, "Y... You're Yun Mu?"

Everyone exclaimed in unison.

Yun Mu pulled out a chair and sat down comfortably, pleased by their shocked expressions, as if they had just seen an alien.

She nodded lightly, "Yes, the real deal."

Indeed!

"H... How is this possible? Weren't you disfigured? Where are your scars? When did you become so beautiful?" Nuo Yi couldn't help but stand up and examine her closely.

"The scars have been removed. I always believed I could rely on my talent rather than my looks, so I kept my true appearance hidden. Now, circumstances force me to reveal myself," Yun Mu said straightforwardly. "Didn't you just complain about how ugly I was and deemed me unfit for the lead role?"

Everyone felt awkward, scratching their heads.

They realized Yun Mu had overheard their conversation.

Would she seek revenge?

Yun Mu gently flicked her long hair, her alluring eyes lifting slightly as she glanced at everyone. "Now, do I have the looks to play the lead role?"

More than enough!

With such beauty, she would be a sensation on screen!

Qin Ming's eyes flickered, hiding his astonishment, and he cleared his throat, turning to An Junshan. "Director An, I think we can finalize Yun Mu as the lead actress. I have no objections."

"Good. Since everyone agrees, let's re-sign the contract later," An Junshan said.

The others nodded; with such beauty, who could object?

The assistant director exclaimed excitedly, "With Yun Mu's beauty, Lin Manshu's character will shine! And announcing her true appearance and the lead role will definitely attract a lot of attention. Our drama will be a hit even before it airs."

Everyone smiled in agreement.

Initially, they worried the scandal involving Yun Shuiyao would ruin the drama, but now with Yun Mu stepping in, it was bound to be a blockbuster.

Of course, no one dared to say this aloud, given Yun Shuiyao's presence.

Meanwhile, Yun Shuiyao was completely stunned.

After a while, she slowly regained her composure, her expression gradually turning sinister.

She couldn't believe the enchanting woman before her was actually Yun Mu!

How could it be?

But those overly seductive eyes and her irritating aura were unmistakably Yun Mu's!

That wretched woman had transformed from a disfigured ugly duckling into a stunning beauty. For so long, she had concealed her true appearance to replace Yun Shuiyao and humiliate her?

For years, whenever Yun Shuiyao felt inferior to Yun Mu, her own beauty provided some solace.

So what if Yun Mu was the real daughter?

She was still an ugly monster!

And which young talent in the capital didn't fall for Yun Shuiyao's beauty?

But now, comparing herself to Yun Mu's true appearance, she felt a twinge of self-consciousness.

That wretched woman possessed a beauty that even other women found irresistible!

Finally, Yun Mu bestowed a glance upon Yun Shuiyao, sneering, "Yun Shuiyao, why haven't you left yet? Is there a problem with the termination contract?"

Yun Shuiyao was so angry she felt like spitting blood.

"Yun Mu, are you feeling very smug now? Finally managed to replace me through devious means!" Yun Shuiyao glared at Yun Mu coldly, sneering, "But you can't fool me. I'll expose your true face right now!"

As the words fell, before anyone could react,

Yun Shuiyao suddenly grabbed the pen on the conference table and viciously aimed it at Yun Mu's beautiful face!

This scene was eerily reminiscent of the past.

Back then, Yun Shuiyao had similarly ruined Yun Xiaoshi's delicate face!

A cold glint appeared in Yun Mu's eyes, just as she was about to retaliate.

Qin Ming, who was closest to her, abruptly stood up, grabbed Yun Shuiyao's wrist, and forcefully threw her against the wall.

Yun Shuiyao slammed into the wall with a loud thud, then cried out in pain as she fell to the ground.

Everyone snapped back to reality in shock.

Just now, Yun Shuiyao had aimed for Yun Mu's face, intending to disfigure her!

What a vicious woman.

Yun Mu got up and, grabbing Yun Shuiyao by the collar, slapped her hard across the face.

*Slap—*

The force was so strong that it drew blood from the corner of her mouth.

"Yun Shuiyao, do you think I'm still that little fool who would let you ruin my face?"

A cold smile curled Yun Mu's lips, making her look like a venomous beauty.

"I won't give you another chance to hurt me. Yun Shuiyao, you're finished!"

Yun Mu tossed her aside as if she were trash.

She then picked up a tissue from the table and wiped her hands.

An Junshan glanced at the pitiful Yun Shuiyao on the floor, seeing her still glaring at Yun Mu with icy eyes. Worried that things might escalate further, he quickly called for security.

"Escort Miss Yun out."

Thus, Yun Shuiyao was dragged away by security guards while she continued to curse at Yun Mu in frustration.

The assistant director patted his chest in relief, "Thank goodness Qin Ming intervened; otherwise, Yun Mu's beautiful face would have been ruined."

And... the expression on Yun Mu's face when she disciplined Yun Shuiyao just now.

It was truly terrifying!

Thinking back to that moment, everyone felt a lingering fear.

Yun Mu composed herself and resumed her lazy, indifferent demeanor.

"Thank you for your help just now."

Though it might seem unnecessary, he did save her after all.

Qin Ming glanced at her, his gaze unreadable.

"You're welcome. It was nothing."

Nothing?

This time, he was also the one who recommended her to An Junshan for the lead role.

This Qin Ming seems to have some inexplicable goodwill towards her...

Could he be trying to use her to get close to Huo Tingying?