Throughout the afternoon, Chengyu, humiliated by Shi Xiu earlier in the day, was out of it, unable to understand how his formerly compliant backup had suddenly become so uncontrollable.
He simply didnât believe the nonsense that An Lan had given up on him, especially since she had once clung to him, swearing that she would continue to love him from behind, even if he were married.
Therefore, he always suspected that the reason An Lan had changed was due to love turning into hatred, still aimed at catching his attention.
âSmoke Beautyâ was a major production, and he did not want his first film as a lead to be flawed by An Lanâs involvement; he refused to let a potentially award-winning film be tainted by any association with her. Disgusting, right?
However, he couldnât fathom what means An Lan had used to land the role of the second female lead.
âYouâve been off your game all day. What exactly happened in Huahai?â Taking advantage of a break between scenes, Beini, with a script in hand, sat down beside Chengyu.
âThe people in Huahai are crazy, actually defending such aâ¦â He stopped short of uttering the words âcheap woman.â
Knowing he was in a bad mood, Beini set down the script and straightened his collar, saying, âSince whatâs done is done, letâs just wait and see. Since the chat records havenât made her give up, let her try; I too want to see what sheâs capable of, to be the second lead!â
As everyone knows, the role of Fan Yan in âSmoke Beauty,â a wealthy young lady, is very outgoing. With that âcheap womanâ, how could she possibly express Fan Yanâs arrogance and nobility?
âShe canât even mount⦠just wait for the good show.â
After listening to Beiniâs words, Chengyu wanted to embrace her, but considering they were still on set, he merely pinched her waist discreetly, flirting in the dim light, âDonât worry, she canât keep up the act much longer. Sheâll eventually be exposed.â
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Of course, Chengyu wasnât the only one upset by Shi Xiu today; Yan Ziqing, the Yan familyâs eldest daughter, was as well.
Her older brother had already taken over Shi Lanâs company, yet she was barred from even entering Huahaiâs building.
The Yan familyâs living room was somewhat desolate late at night.@@novelbin@@
When Shi Xiu entered the living room, Yan Ziqing immediately stood up from the sofa and asked, âBig brother, were you the one who had me stopped at the entrance of the Huahai building today?â
Shi Xiu loosened his jacket and looked at Yan Ziqing, âI thought I made myself very clear.â
âBut I donât understand! Shi Lan is already dead. I remember you used to hate her; you were always arguing, and didnât you also resent her for trying to force you into marriage? You should be the happiest person in the world now!â
âI donât hit women, but in my mind, Iâve already slapped you.â After saying this, Shi Xiu wanted to head to his study but was stopped by Yan Ziqing.
âBrother, whatâs really going on? Youâre not going to tell me that you fell in love with her after she died, are you?â Yan Ziqing asked, looking incredulously at Shi Xiu.
âItâs not that I fell in love; I always loved her. My relationship with Shi Lan is none of your business, and let me warn you, donât come looking for trouble with me, you know the consequences.â
Yan Ziqing, terrified by the answer, stepped back and collapsed onto the sofa.
Because she dare not look directly into Shi Xiuâs eyes.
Mad, all mad!
A woman who was dead continued to torment their entire family.