Rebirth: I Am the Wealthy Family (GL) - Chapter 20

This was a very ordinary matter, and Chen Qianyu felt nothing unusual, but just as she was about to go over the script with Bai Guanghan, someone suddenly rushed up to her. “Qianyu, why are you still here? We’re only waiting for you.” Han Dong’er suddenly appeared in front of Chen Qianyu and grabbed her hand, ready to leave.

“Dong’er, what are you doing?” Chen Qianyu still looked surprised.

“Legends of the Investiture of the Gods has its commencement ceremony today. The reporters are all here, and Director Gu has arrived too. Didn’t you and Ah He agree yesterday? Didn’t Ah He tell you? Ah He, what’s going on?” Han Dong’er immediately yelled for Ah He, who also came out at that moment.

Seeing Han Dong’er, Ah He immediately slapped his forehead. “Look, things were hectic yesterday. I thought Director Gu was still in the hospital and the ceremony wouldn’t happen, so I didn’t tell Qianyu. Director Gu is out of the hospital?”

“Yes, she’s already there and just asked me why Qianyu hadn’t arrived yet. Luckily, I knew you were filming here today. Hurry up and go. It’s not good to keep people waiting too long.”

So, Chen Qianyu was led by Han Dong’er to the commencement ceremony site. Sure enough, Gu Mingzhu was already seated there, looking very healthy with a rosy complexion. Seeing Chen Qianyu arrive, she immediately smiled: “I thought you weren’t coming today? After all, our Daji is formidable. Only you, Daji, can invite King Zhou.” Gu Mingzhu’s words had just ended.

A reporter immediately reacted and asked: “Director Gu, is the person playing King Zhou of Shang this time Chen Qianyu?”

Hearing the reporter’s question, everyone else’s attention shifted to Chen Qianyu. A female version of King Zhou of Shang was unimaginable. Although Chen Qianyu’s facial contours would not look bad in male costume, King Zhou was previously played by men, all of whom were very imposing men. Chen Qianyu’s male appearance would still be perceived as soft and feminine.

“Yes, why not? I think Qianyu is very suitable for King Zhou, and she can play the role well. Right, Qianyu?” Gu Mingzhu looked at Chen Qianyu, who was now sitting next to her, still wearing a perfect smile.

“Yes, that’s right. Aren’t you looking forward to a female version of King Zhou of Shang? Actually, I’ve always wanted to collaborate with Dong’er again, and I hope everyone can give more support to our Legends of the Investiture of the Gods!” Chen Qianyu put on her sister’s signature smile. She had practiced this smile in front of the mirror at home for a long time, and now she could finally smile exactly like her sister, so much so that an ordinary person would definitely not be able to tell the difference. She sat properly there, and Gu Mingzhu was sitting next to her. Compared to her stiff, serious posture, Gu Mingzhu was much more relaxed.

“Okay, now it’s time for free questions. Please, reporter friends, ask away.”

As soon as the reporters heard they could ask freely, they started asking questions, primarily focusing on Han Dong’er’s disputes with An Xi. Han Dong’er’s answers were impeccable; she didn’t mention An Xi’s name once throughout the session. She occasionally smiled at Chen Qianyu, creating a very ambiguous feeling. Finally, the reporters focused on Chen Qianyu.

“Qianyu, we heard that your sister Chen Ruanruan passed away in the car accident last time, and the police have been suspecting the accident was deliberate. What is your view on this?”

“Chen Qianyu, regarding the rumors that you and Cong Kun are dating, are you really together, and are you the child’s mother?”

…

The reporters asked excitedly, more and more questions. This caught Chen Qianyu, who was facing the press conference for the first time, off guard. The last time, at A Tale of April, because An Xi was present, almost all questions focused on An Xi. Now, Han Dong’er had easily dismissed the reporters with a few words. What should she do now? She…

Just then, Gu Mingzhu suddenly took her hand, holding it tightly. Chen Qianyu had a habit of shaking hands when she was nervous. After Gu Mingzhu held her hand, her hand stopped trembling.

“Have you thought about how to answer?”

Gu Mingzhu leaned over and whispered into her ear. Her voice was gentle, and Chen Qianyu’s heart suddenly fluttered.

“It seems you haven’t. Since you haven’t, then I’ll answer for you.”

Gu Mingzhu continued to hold her hand, looking at the reporters below, and gave a meaningful smile: “I think you all probably have many questions to ask me, such as my relationship with Chen Qianyu. Why am I supporting her so much? Am I really just her crazy fan?”

In fact, these were precisely the questions the reporters wanted to ask, but out of respect for the influence of the Mingzhu Group, no one dared to ask.

“So, Director Gu, what exactly is your relationship with Qianyu? Someone is circulating a rumor that you blacklisted the popular artist Feng Tingting for Chen Qianyu?”

Finally, a reporter stood up and asked the question.

Gu Mingzhu smiled at the reporter. “You also know that I studied in the United States in my early years, and reporters have also photographed me going out with female companions. Actually, it’s very simple: I’m a lesbian, and I’ve always been in love with Chen Qianyu.” With that, she held Chen Qianyu’s head and suddenly kissed her on the lips.

Chen Qianyu was stunned at being forcibly kissed for the first time; it was her first kiss. She should push Gu Mingzhu away, right? But why didn’t her hands want to push her away? Gu Mingzhu firmly held her hands, preventing her from struggling. The camera flashes of the reporters went off non-stop, capturing the scene. Such explosive news could not be missed; this was tomorrow’s entertainment headline. In this era, boy chases girl is not news, and girl chases boy is not news. Man and man together is not news, but woman and woman together is news. This was truly a “domineering female CEO falls in love with me” scenario.

“All right, today’s press conference ends here.”

Gu Mingzhu led Chen Qianyu away, leaving behind the stunned reporters. Even Han Dong’er, who had been sitting next to Chen Qianyu, was stunned. She had never seen such a bold public coming out, and she could tell that Qianyu was completely unaware. Han Dong’er couldn’t help but give Gu Mingzhu a mental thumbs-up; that was too daring.

“Director Gu, you…”

Gu Mingzhu brought Chen Qianyu into a private space and pulled out a pack of cigarettes: “Do you smoke?”

Chen Qianyu shook her head. She didn’t smoke, but she recognized the brand of cigarettes—it was her sister’s favorite.

“Okay then, I don’t smoke either. I know non-smokers particularly dislike smokers.” Gu Mingzhu put the cigarettes away again and turned to leave. At this moment, Chen Qianyu suddenly stepped forward and grabbed Gu Mingzhu’s arm, stopping her from leaving.

Gu Mingzhu turned her head, looking at Chen Qianyu playfully. She pointed to her hand: “What do you want?”

Chen Qianyu lowered her head, her face completely flushed. Gu Mingzhu had just forcibly kissed her, and that was her first kiss.

“Why did you do that?”

“What did I do just now?”