After Saving the White Moonlight, the Black Moonlight Went Crazy - Chapter 18

Chapter 18: The Supporting Female Lead is Forever Young

◎Always on the road to jealousy◎

Yan Sui shook her head. “I can’t guess, but if she likes it, I’ll just give it to her.”

Sitting on the soft leather sofa in the VIP lounge, Yan Sui was busy typing on her phone—

She was using various connections to find the young director who was still unknown at the time.

A moment later, Yan Sui’s phone vibrated. The caller ID on the screen read “Director Kong.”

Yan Sui answered the call. “Director Kong.”

Director Kong’s voice on the other end was noisy. She said loudly, “Xiao Yan, I’ll send you Jin Lan’s contact information in a bit.”

“Thank you, Director Kong,” Yan Sui said with a smile.

Director Kong chatted with others on the phone for a few moments, then turned back to Yan Sui. “But although this Jin Lan comes from a prestigious school and has a professional background, she hasn’t directed any commercial films or TV shows yet, and she’s so young. Even if you want to get to know her and collaborate with her, you have to be careful.”

“Got it, Director Kong. You’re busy, so I won’t bother you anymore.”

After getting the phone number, Yan Sui sent the other person a message.

Putting her phone back in her bag, Yan Sui felt a little sleepy and unknowingly fell asleep on the sofa.

“…Sui Sui.”

A gentle female voice woke Yan Sui. She opened her eyes and saw Jian Liyun sitting beside her.

And draped over her was Jian Liyun’s jacket.

Thankfully, there was air conditioning in the lounge, so Jian Liyun wouldn’t catch a cold.

Yan Sui quickly handed the jacket back. “You just had your bl00d drawn, and your body is at its weakest. Why did you give me your jacket?”

Jian Liyun took the jacket with a smile and teased, “My body is still healthier than a certain someone who drank too much.”

Yan Sui cleared her throat. “Alright, alright. Are you done with your morning check-ups?”

Jian Liyun hummed. “Should we eat lunch here or go outside?”

Yan Sui thought for a moment. “What time do the afternoon check-ups start?”

“Two o’clock.”

Yan Sui checked the time on her phone again. “Okay, let’s go find a restaurant outside to eat.”

Although Jian Liyun wasn’t a mega-star yet, she did have a certain level of popularity. Audiences who watched TV shows and movies had some impression of her.

So to be safe, Yan Sui still had Jian Liyun wear a mask.

With her mouth and nose covered by a black mask, her black eyes no longer held their usual coldness; they were as gentle as spring water.

Yan Sui didn’t feel uncomfortable being stared at like this. She even leaned in to get a closer look.

The distance between them grew closer and closer.

Jian Liyun blinked, seemingly without a change in expression—

But under the mask, she was already unconsciously biting her lower lip.

Yan Sui went from seriously observing to being full of admiration.

“Liyun, I’ve actually realized that you could also try acting in some gentle roles. Your eyes can be very gentle.”

Since her debut, most of the roles Jian Liyun had played were cold, even a bloodthirsty killer. She had never played a character with a gentle personality.

Yan Sui lamented in her mind. As expected of a future Best Actress, she has strong versatility as an actress. Those black eyes can be so cold that people don’t dare to look, but they can also be so gentle that they make a person’s heart beat faster.

Jian Liyun said without thinking, “Because…”

The person these eyes are looking at is you.

Yan Sui happily interrupted her. “Because our Liyun is the best actress in the world and a future Best Actress!”

Jian Liyun laughed. “…Never mind.”

The two left the check-up center in a great mood. Jian Liyun gently nudged Yan Sui’s elbow. “I know a restaurant nearby that has very good privacy. It’s about a ten-minute walk.”

“That works. Let’s go there,” Yan Sui paused. “But usually, you need a reservation for a place like that, right?”

Jian Liyun tilted her head slightly, looking like she wanted to be praised. “Others do, but I don’t.”

Sticking to the principle of positive reinforcement, Yan Sui praised her without hesitation. “Wow, that’s great! My Liyun is amazing.”

Jian Liyun turned her head away and didn’t say anything.

But her eyes were already curved in a smile.

When they arrived at the restaurant, the staff, upon seeing Jian Liyun, expertly led the two of them to the most secluded room on the second floor.

Jian Liyun opened the menu and handed it to Yan Sui across from her. “See what you want to eat.”

Before Yan Sui had a chance to look at the menu, her phone rang.

It was Jin Lan calling.

As soon as Yan Sui answered, the other person got straight to the point. “Yan Sui, hello. I’m Jin Lan. I saw the message you sent me. I can collaborate with your artist, but I have one condition.”

Yan Sui had no reason to disagree. “Please tell me.”

Jin Lan waited a few seconds on the other end. “Never mind, let’s talk in person. When are you free?”

The time they agreed to meet was surprisingly right now:

Everything was so perfectly aligned. Jin Lan was also in the city and was even near this restaurant.

Jin Lan would arrive in twenty minutes.

Accidents always happened faster than plans. After the two of them ordered, Yan Sui began to quickly introduce the director to Jian Liyun.

Jian Liyun listened while searching for information about Jin Lan on her phone. “This director hasn’t filmed any commercial film or TV projects yet?”

The information about Jin Lan online was pitifully sparse. Her student works had received mediocre responses, and she didn’t even have social media accounts, making it impossible to find any useful information.

Yan Sui nodded. “Yes, but she… well, her professional skills are very good. As a director, she has a particularly strong sense of control over her work, and her style is bold and avant-garde. The works she’s responsible for are irreplaceable in the entire entertainment industry.”

Yan Sui couldn’t say more. She couldn’t very well say that this person would become a renowned director in the future, so they were essentially making an early investment.

Jian Liyun narrowed her eyes. “You admire her very much?”

Yan Sui nodded enthusiastically. This was a rare opportunity for Jian Liyun. She had to seize it.

“Of course. My judgment is never wrong. You will become a Best Actress in the future, and she will become a very successful director!”

Even though she was being praised along with the other person, Jian Liyun inexplicably felt a little sour.

Yan Sui saw the other person’s expression and thought she was questioning Jin Lan’s professional skills, but with Jin Lan about to arrive, she had to calm Jian Liyun down first.

“Anyway, I’ll handle the communication with her later. You… don’t have to say anything if you don’t want to.”

Jian Liyun nodded slightly.

The door to the private room was pushed open, and a gust of cold wind blew in with it.

The person who came in was a woman in a dark brown trench coat. She had a neat, short hairstyle, wore black sunglasses, and carried a simple shoulder bag.

“Hello.”

Jin Lan gave a brief greeting and then sat down.

Yan Sui immediately stood up and held out her left hand. “Miss Jin, hello.”

Jin Lan shook her hand in an almost perfunctory manner and, as always, got straight to the point. “Jian Liyun, Actress Jian, I know you and I’ve seen the TV shows and movies you’ve acted in. To be frank, your interpretation of every role is very accurate, and I admire you a lot. I’m very happy to collaborate with you. But—”

Yan Sui held her breath, knowing the other person was about to state her condition.

Sure enough, Jin Lan shrugged. “I’m busy with something right now and don’t have time to think about starting a new project. However, if you can help me with this matter, I can assemble a filming crew and start shooting as quickly as possible. I have a great script right here.”

Yan Sui of course knew she was talking about the infinite-flow TV series. She nodded frantically. “Please tell us. We’ll definitely help if we can.”

Jin Lan took a deep breath, intertwined her fingers, and said in a heavy tone, “My girlfriend and I broke up half a year ago.”

Jian Liyun and Yan Sui: “?”

“I miss her very much.”

“This person is talking nonsense. She shouldn’t be called a girlfriend right now; she should be an ex-girlfriend.”

Yan Sui complained in her mind, “Shut up, system. But I didn’t expect Jin Lan to be interested in women.”

But after thinking about it carefully, the original novel indeed never mentioned Jin Lan’s love life, so it wasn’t a surprise whether she liked men or women.

Jin Lan’s tone became even heavier. “I want to see her.”

Yan Sui didn’t think she would have to do the work of a private detective. “You mean you want me to help you find your ex-girlfriend?”

As if hurt by the words “ex-girlfriend,” Jin Lan sighed. “I know where she is, but she doesn’t want to see me.”

So what does this Jin Lan want?

Before Yan Sui could ask, Jin Lan asked, “From what I know, your artist Jian Liyun might be participating in an all-female dating show, right?”