After Saving the White Moonlight, the Black Moonlight Went Crazy - Chapter 10

Chapter 10: The First Argument

◎How did I become the person I hate the most?◎

But she couldn’t reveal her hand at this moment, so she could only follow along and say, “The lives of these wealthy families are always so melodramatic. I guess He Chenyu probably won’t be in the entertainment industry anymore.”

Lu Shutian shrugged. “Who knows? But it’s definitely going to be difficult in the short term. It’s a shame for Senior Jian. Given the current standoff between the He family and He Chenyu, it’s very likely they won’t allow those two shows you collaborated on to be aired.”

Wouldn’t that be perfect? The supporting female lead won’t have any more contact with the male lead in the future.

Yan Sui thought to herself happily but shook her head outwardly. “There’s nothing we can do about that. But it’s okay, my Liyun doesn’t lack these two opportunities. I’ll go and pick out better scripts for her later.”

Jian Liyun, however, couldn’t sit still. She put down her chopsticks. “I’m full. You two take your time.”

After saying that, she got up to go upstairs.

Yan Sui was quick to grab her. “You haven’t had any soup yet. You made it yourself, don’t you want to try it? It’s really good.”

Jian Liyun pursed her lips and pulled her hand away from Yan Sui.

Lu Shutian’s round, almond-shaped eyes darted between the two of them. After seeing Jian Liyun go upstairs, she whispered, “Is Senior Jian angry?”

Yan Sui didn’t know if Jian Liyun was angry, but Yan Sui was a little angry now.

Why does Jian Liyun lose control like this whenever the male lead is involved?

Lu Shutian stuck out her tongue. “It seems the rumors aren’t false after all.”

Yan Sui asked, “What rumors?”

“The rumors say that when He Chenyu was a newcomer on set, although everyone was taking good care of him, Senior Jian was especially attentive. She would often tutor him privately and go over scripts with him.”

As Lu Shutian spoke, she was observing Yan Sui’s expression, but the other person didn’t even blink.

Yan Sui was just thinking that it seemed she needed to move up the timeline for finding a psychologist.

“My Liyun is more warm-hearted,” Yan Sui said with a fake smile. “But someone with He Chenyu’s family background probably doesn’t need her help.”

Lu Shutian agreed. “That’s true. If he’s so precious, he shouldn’t be trying to make it in the entertainment industry. Let’s not talk about that anymore. Does Senior Jian have any free time recently?”

Of course she did, but Yan Sui didn’t want to give a definite answer. “After we finish our vacation here, I’ll be taking her to meet with a few directors.”

Lu Shutian sighed lightly. “I was going to ask if you two wanted to join a variety show.”

Yan Sui thought Lu Shutian was talking about the previous variety show. “But didn’t that show get postponed because of He Chenyu?”

Lu Shutian was ladling soup for herself as she explained, “Not that one. It’s a new variety show. I just had a sudden inspiration, and when I was having dinner with some producer friends, they all thought the concept was pretty good.”

“What kind of new variety show?” Yan Sui asked.

In the novel, besides the lifestyle variety show they were initially going to participate in, the three of them also participated in a few others later on.

Of course, after each show aired, the result was always the supporting female lead being criticized and hated, while the male and female leads’ on-screen romance grew more and more popular.

Is the female lead so persistent that since the lifestyle variety show can’t happen, she wants to film another one early?

The doubts in Yan Sui’s mind were dispelled by Lu Shutian’s next words.

“An all-female variety show.”

Yan Sui paused. “You mean, only female guests?”

In this novel’s setting, it would have been impossible for a variety show with this kind of concept to exist. Everything was supposed to revolve around the male lead.

Yan Sui looked at the steaming fish soup in her bowl and lowered her eyes.

“System.”

“Yes, Host.”

Yan Sui continued to communicate with the system in her mind. “Can you check if the female lead is reborn or has awakened? And the male lead, is there anything wrong with him?”

Although she was just asking, Yan Sui was sure that the woman in front of her was no longer the female lead from the original text.

“Host, I don’t have the authority to check those things. However, when I reported to my superior last time, they already checked, and there are no abnormalities in this world.”

Yan Sui looked up and smiled at Lu Shutian.

“I’ll talk to Liyun about this. First, we have to consider her personal wishes, and second, we have to look at her schedule.”

Lu Shutian looked envious. “You’re so good to your artist. My agent never discusses things with me. Do you take on other artists? I want to be your artist too.”

One Jian Liyun was already enough of a headache for Yan Sui. If she took on Lu Shutian as well, she might as well give up on this mission.

So Yan Sui shook her head decisively. “Miss Lu, thank you for your affirmation. But my energy is limited. Taking care of just Liyun is enough for me.”

Lu Shutian’s lips turned down, and her pretty, cute dimples disappeared.

She resolutely drank several mouthfuls of fish soup, drinking it with the intensity of drinking alcohol.

“It seems I’m not lucky enough. I’m not as lucky as Senior Jian to have met you, jie.”

Yan Sui didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. She reached for the paper napkin nearby. “Drink slowly. Be careful not to choke.”

Lu Shutian took the napkin, but instead of wiping her lips, she pretended to wipe her eyes.

“Boo hoo, in the end, I’m just not worthy.”

Yan Sui didn’t know why the situation had turned out this way, but she knew that making the female lead sad would not have a good outcome.

What could she do?

“How about another bowl of fish soup?”

The white napkin covered Lu Shutian’s eyes, and naturally, it also concealed the terrifying look in them.

Her almond-shaped eyes, which usually had no threat in them, were now filled with an unconcealed, frightening desire. Red streaks quickly climbed up the whites of her eyes. Lu Shutian thought to herself.

Why?

Why did that person have to be Jian Liyun?

I want…

A hand grabbed her wrist and forced her hand away. Lu Shutian almost didn’t have time to retract her expression.

What Yan Sui saw was this scene: the woman who was originally pure and sweet-looking was now looking heartbroken, and even the corners of her moist, spirited almond eyes were reddish, making her look very pitiful.

Yan Sui’s movements stiffened. Is this female lead…

Really a naive and sweet person?

No, no, no, Yan Sui, what are you thinking? She was able to track you down. How could she be a naive and sweet person?

Lu Shutian pouted, looking at her pitifully. Her voice was hoarse for some reason. “Jie.”

Yan Sui looked away. “I’ll get you another bowl of soup. Drink more. This soup is nutritious.”

The bowl was filled with the fragrant fish soup again. This time, Lu Shutian drank the soup in small sips.

“Thank you for the meal.”

Lu Shutian elegantly wiped the corners of her lips with a napkin. There was no sign of the emotional turmoil she had just experienced.

This time, she was very “sensible” and主动said that she should leave first.

“I still have to go over the details of tomorrow’s MV shoot with the staff, so I won’t bother you anymore.”

Yan Sui also stood up. “Alright, I’ll walk you out.”

Lu Shutian’s eyes curved into a smile. “No need, jie. I remember the way. It’s rare for you to have a rest day, so don’t go out. Bye-bye.”

As Lu Shutian left, the polite social smile on Yan Sui’s face quickly disappeared. She went upstairs with an expressionless face.

The door to Jian Liyun’s bedroom was not closed. Yan Sui stood at the doorway and saw Jian Liyun sitting on the wooden chair inside.

She was holding the script she used to practice lines with He Chenyu, and her eyes looked terrifyingly fanatical.

Yan Sui walked over and spoke softly. “Liyun, she’s gone. Are you really not going to come down and have a bowl of fish soup?”

Jian Liyun turned her head slightly to avoid eye contact with Yan Sui. “No.”

Yan Sui looked at the script, wanting to take it away, but Jian Liyun instantly gripped it tighter.

“Liyun,” Yan Sui didn’t let go either. “You heard her, He Chenyu can’t stay in the entertainment industry anymore. What you’re doing is meaningless.”

Jian Liyun’s voice turned a few shades colder. “He will.”

The Jian Liyun now finally felt like the one described in the novel:

Cold and reserved, pushing anyone who wanted to get close to her further away.

Yan Sui took a deep breath and let go. “No matter what, you still have to eat properly. You didn’t have any soup just now.”

The fish head in the soup was from the fish they had worked so hard to catch. It would be a waste if Jian Liyun didn’t drink it.

“I said I don’t want the soup!” Jian Liyun suddenly yelled.

“Just because the soup is nutritious, I have to drink it?” The woman’s personality suddenly changed. Her speech was fast and her tone was sharp. “Just because you’re nice to me, I have to accept it?!”

Yan Sui was speechless for a moment, only able to stare blankly at the other person.

Realizing her outburst, Jian Liyun lowered her head. “I’m sorry. I’m really full. I can’t drink anymore.”

Yan Sui’s pupils lost focus. She took a step back, not even knowing what she was saying. “I’m sorry. You should get some rest.”

Yan Sui left the scene in what could be called a state of distress. She went downstairs to the dining room and started clearing the table.

“Host… sigh, I told you. With a character like the supporting female lead, no matter how good you are to her in the early stages, once the male lead is involved, he becomes her top priority.”

Yan Sui silently washed the dishes.

The system then comforted her, “But you’re already great, Host. With a personality like the supporting female lead’s, you’ve managed to get so close to her in just a few days. That’s really impressive. Host, you… oh my God, why are you crying?!”

The mechanical electronic voice even sounded like it had emotions.

Yan Sui’s unfocused pupils finally found their center. She wiped her hands, which were covered in water droplets, and then touched her face. It was indeed wet.

“How did I become like this too?”

Yan Sui looked at the transparent liquid on her fingertips and muttered to herself.

“Don’t be sad, Host. We’ll do better later.”

Yan Sui’s thoughts drifted away. The angry voice from back then kept echoing in her mind.

“Just because you’re nice to me, I have to accept it all?! You never once considered whether what you thought was good was really what I needed, or what I truly liked!”

A pained expression finally appeared on her numb face. Yan Sui covered her face with her hands, sobbing silently.

Why had she also become the kind of person she hated the most?

Yan Sui’s sudden emotional breakdown drove the system crazy. It was just about to transform into a physical bird to comfort her when it saw Jian Liyun coming downstairs.

“Host, the supporting female lead is coming downstairs. She’s expected to be next to you in three seconds.”

Yan Sui didn’t even have time to wipe away her tears. All she could do was listen to the other person’s footsteps getting closer.

The person’s voice trembled. “Are you crying?”