After Saving the White Moonlight, the Black Moonlight Went Crazy - Chapter 13

Chapter 13: The Female Lead Forces Drinks

◎Drink a little, jie◎

Yan Sui snapped out of her daze. She turned her head and smiled reassuringly. “I know my limits, don’t worry. But if it ends too late, I’ll just go back to my own…”

“Just come to my place. We’ll be together.”

Jian Liyun’s attitude was incredibly firm at this moment.

Yan Sui was basically compliant with Jian Liyun now. She didn’t say anything more and simply nodded in agreement.

…

This is bad.

When they arrived in the city last night, it was already close to midnight.

Yan Sui and Jian Liyun went their separate ways back to their own homes. Yan Sui didn’t sleep well that night and still felt a little groggy the next day when Director Kong’s call came in early.

“Xiao Yan, come early. There are a lot of people coming today. You can learn a lot of new information about the industry.”

So Yan Sui, yawning, went to the very private clubhouse, where among a crowd of people dressed glamorously, she immediately saw—

The exceptionally beautiful female lead, Lu Shutian.

Only one thought was in Yan Sui’s mind:

This is bad.

Why would the female lead be here at this time? According to Lu Shutian’s words, shouldn’t she be in the countryside filming her new MV?

Yan Sui was almost certain that Lu Shutian was here for Jian Liyun.

But what exactly does Lu Shutian want to do? Does she want to snatch Jian Liyun’s resources? But besides the variety show, they don’t have any overlapping resources. Even if they were to be on the same variety show, their positions are completely different, so there are no conflicts of interest.

Lu Shutian alone was more difficult to deal with than this whole group of people.

Yan Sui was still brainstorming when Director Kong waved her over. “Xiao Yan, come here.”

Yan Sui secretly took a deep breath and walked over.

Director Kong smiled brightly. “Everyone, this is Yan Sui. She just took over the work for our company’s actress, Jian Liyun. Please take good care of her.”

A middle-aged woman replied, “Jian Liyun? That actress’s acting skills are unparalleled among the new generation. Xiao Yan, you’ve really found a treasure.”

Yan Sui also sat down with a smile. She didn’t glance at Lu Shutian anymore. “Yes, my Liyun does have solid skills. If any of you have any good opportunities or good scripts, please remember to recommend them.”

At this moment, another person pushed the door open and came in. This person was the manager of another artist from Yan Sui’s company.

Director Kong started a new round of introductions. Yan Sui, who was sitting next to her, also smiled and chimed in occasionally. The atmosphere was very harmonious.

“Jie.”

Until a syrupy sweet female voice interrupted the lively conversation.

Lu Shutian stood up. She shook the glass of wine in her hand and came to stand behind Yan Sui.

She naturally rested her left hand on the woman’s shoulder.

“I’ll have a drink with you.”

After saying that, Lu Shutian chugged the pale yellow liquid with a high alcohol content in her glass.

Director Kong smiled on the surface but gave Yan Sui a look.

How did you, Yan Sui, get involved with a person like Lu Shutian?

Yan Sui was currently discussing in her mind with the system while also dealing with the situation on the surface.

She also picked up her wine glass and drank it all in one go.

The hand on her shoulder moved downwards, and after Yan Sui finished her drink, her wrist was grabbed.

Lu Shutian’s index finger gently caressed Yan Sui’s wrist. Her eyebrows were relaxed, and she seemed to be in a great mood.

Yan Sui’s expression didn’t change. “What a coincidence, Miss Lu. I didn’t expect us to meet again so soon.”

Is one chance encounter a coincidence, and two also a coincidence?

Director Kong also spoke up at the right time. “Xiao Yan, how do you know Miss Lu? Everyone in our industry is optimistic about her as a future singer.”

Lu Shutian smiled sweetly and explained first. “You flatter me, Director Kong. It’s like this, I went to scout the location for my new MV yesterday, and for some reason, I ended up helping someone deliver something to Yan Sui-jie.”

She pouted slightly and sighed regretfully. “I was originally scheduled to film today, but yesterday, the staff in charge of the location found that all the flowers in the flower field we had planned to use had withered. It will take some time to find a new location, so I came back last night.”

So that’s why she wasn’t filming today?

But Lu Shutian’s explanation was far from enough to dispel Yan Sui’s doubts.

Director Kong nodded. “I see. Come, Miss Lu, don’t just stand there. Xiao Li, there’s a free seat over there. Move out a little to make room for Miss Lu.”

As a veteran in the entertainment industry for many years, Director Kong could see at a glance that Lu Shutian was being friendly and showing favor to Yan Sui.

Although Lu Shutian wasn’t from the same management company as her, the two companies’ relationship was still superficially harmonious and friendly.

Having more friends meant more opportunities. This was one of Director Kong’s principles.

Lu Shutian also sat down beside Yan Sui without any hesitation. She still held onto Yan Sui’s wrist and continued to smile. “Jie, when are you going to make fish head soup again? I want to have some more.”

“Lu Shutian.”

A man who looked to be about forty called out to Lu Shutian with a somewhat stern tone. He was sitting next to her.

“Be polite to everyone. Don’t lose your sense of propriety.”

Director Kong immediately smoothed things over. “Lao He, Miss Lu’s personality is very likable. It’s fine. Xiao Yan definitely won’t mind.”

Yan Sui hadn’t even said anything yet.

In the face of the man’s reprimand, Lu Shutian showed no fear in her eyes but deliberately put on a scared expression.

She finally let go of Yan Sui’s hand, but she took the opportunity to wrap her arms around Yan Sui’s waist and then, with a pitiful expression, buried her head into Yan Sui’s chest.

“Jie, look, my manager is so fierce, boo hoo.”

Lu Shutian’s hair wasn’t long, just past her collarbone. She hadn’t tied it up, and it swung back and forth with her movements, making Yan Sui’s neck itch.

Yan Sui wanted to push her away, but she was afraid of hurting her with too much force. She could only pat her back to comfort her while telling her to let go.

In the end, Lu Shutian had her fill of leaning on Yan Sui before slowly letting go of the forced hug.

Director Kong also smiled. “So, Xiao Yan, you’re good at cooking too? How about showing us your skills at our next team dinner?”

Lu Shutian cautiously raised her hand. “Can I come too? Director Kong, don’t worry, I won’t eavesdrop on your company’s business secrets. I just want to freeload a meal.”

Everyone burst into laughter.

Yan Sui was helpless. She said gently, “I only make home-style food. Miss Lu might be used to eating all kinds of delicacies, so simple food like this might taste good to her once in a while.”

Lu Shutian refilled Yan Sui’s empty glass and her own.

She held her wine glass with both hands. “It’s not simple food at all. How can you say that about yourself, jie? As punishment, you have to drink with me.”

“Host, be careful. It looks like the female lead is trying to get you drunk.”

Yan Sui responded in her mind, “I can see that.”

But on the surface, she drank it all down without any hesitation.

The wine wasn’t harsh on the throat, but Yan Sui knew it had a high alcohol content. Her body was a little sensitive to alcohol, so she’d probably get drunk soon.

This could be a bit tricky.

If Lu Shutian wasn’t here, Yan Sui was confident she could get out of the situation unscathed. But now, seeing the woman who was clearly targeting her, Yan Sui felt she had to find an excuse to slip away.

Not spilling the beans in front of the female lead was more important than learning new industry information.

But Lu Shutian seemed to have seen through her intentions.

Lu Shutian also smiled and drank her wine. Her face showed no change.

“Director Kong,” Lu Shutian rested her face on one hand. “Speaking of which, I originally thought I would be able to meet Senior Jian on a variety show.”

Director Kong immediately responded. “That lifestyle variety show?”

Although everyone was talking among themselves, Lu Shutian’s voice just now was loud enough for everyone to hear.

No one revealed any inside information, but everyone’s faces showed an expression of understanding.

Given the He family’s influence, even though they were just at a party, no one dared to gossip recklessly.

Lu Shutian seemed completely oblivious. She sighed. “Yeah, that was originally going to be the first variety show I recorded, which is a bit of a shame.”

Director Kong answered very diplomatically. “I believe the production team will be able to resolve that issue soon. But with your popularity, Miss Lu, you’ll definitely get invited to other variety shows.”

Lu Shutian hummed. “A while ago, I was having dinner and chatting with some producer friends, and we came up with a great idea.”

Everyone’s ears perked up, but Yan Sui’s right eyelid suddenly twitched.

Lu Shutian smiled, and her dimples appeared. “An all-female variety show.”

Director Kong didn’t agree in her heart, but on the surface, she was still supportive. “Tell me more.”

“The general format of the show is that five female guests in a studio observe ten female non-celebrity participants. These ten non-celebrity participants are five couples who have already broken up. The guests have to guess which two used to be a couple based on their interactions.”

Everyone was silent, but the system went crazy.

“Wait, isn’t this a romance novel world?! Why would the female lead actively bring up a lesbian-themed variety show? This is too strange, Host.”

From Yan Sui’s perspective, the Lu Shutian in front of her was no longer the innocent female lead from the original novel, so nothing Lu Shutian did seemed strange anymore.

Lu Shutian continued enthusiastically. “The ten non-celebrity participants will later reveal their identities and stories, as well as the reasons for their breakups. At the same time, the production team will also ask them if they are willing to reconcile. The five female guests in the studio will watch and comment on the entire process. The five female guests will be from different professions, ages, and personalities, so everyone can look at the issues from different perspectives.”

After a moment of silence, a woman who seemed very decisive broke the silence. “I think this is feasible. Miss Lu, have you decided on a production team? And as for investors, I can introduce some.”

“Is this the female lead’s halo?” Yan Sui silently complained in her mind. “She can propose a lesbian variety show in a romance novel and still be supported by everyone.”

“Maybe the female lead’s halo is just that powerful.”

Lu Shutian smiled and shook her head. “It’s just a preliminary idea for now.”

She then looked at Yan Sui, her tone sweet. “But if it really gets to be filmed, could Senior Jian participate in this variety show?”