Second Take On Roman Chapter 73 : A Wicked Scheme (1)

Chapter 73: Chapter 73 : A Wicked Scheme (1)

The Winter Solstice scene unfolded at a lakeside pavilion, bathed in the ethereal glow of a full moon.

The night was crisp and clear, a stark contrast to the artificial clouds that had been conjured to fill the lake, leaving only a crescent-shaped void where the lanterns from the Human Realm were supposed to ascend.

The pavilion, adorned with crimson lanterns that swayed gently in the breeze, echoed with the festive murmur of the gathering.

Within, a sumptuous banquet awaited, with tables laden with mouthwatering delicacies. Succulent meat dumplings, their aroma tantalizing to the senses, were paired with bowls of sweet, glutinous rice dumplings.

Steamed fish, delicately flavored with ginger and black ear mushrooms, was complemented by the crisp texture of stir-fried bamboo shoots, which was tossed with minced garlic and sprinkled with chopped spring onions.

Jugs of fragrant wine, their contents shimmering in the lantern light, stood ready to be shared among the banquet participants.

The air was charged with anticipation as guests, dressed in their finest attire, took their seats according to the hierarchy.

The laughter and chatter of small children, who sported various animal ears and tails to represent the palaces they hailed from, added a touch of youthful exuberance to the celebration.

Lang Yuxuan stood in his position and took a deep breath.

The cold night’s air entered his lungs in an instant.

It did little to disperse the nervosity pooling at the bottom of his stomach.

He hated scenes where he had to act with people other than Yan Renzhong.

His Senior Yan always knew how to bring out the best in him.

The others, not so much.

Particularly Shen Jingwei, this no-good Z-Lister who always dragged Yan Renzhong down with his mediocre performance.

He already messed up twice in four shooting periods.

Thanks to him, the production of "Dance Of The Dragons" was delayed.

Lang Yuxuan bit into his lower lip in resentment.

Back then, he was on the verge of proposing a change of actor to fill the male lead role.

But then, unexpectedly, Yan Renzhong expressed his wish to step out of the drama for good.

While the news caught Lang Yuxuan off guard, it was not exactly unwelcome.

If Yan Renzhong no longer had any interest in performing in "Dance Of The Dragons