Rebirth: I Am the Wealthy Family (GL) - Chapter 31

After Hán Dōng’ér’s styling was completed, the photographer started taking the final set photos, and the promotional campaign for Fengshen Chuangi was launched, with the public relations teams of both Hán Dōng’ér and Chen Qianyǔ fully activated.

“Director Gu, the several major Weibo V-accounts you mentioned for reposting have all been secured. They will start generating momentum on Weibo in the next one or two days. News on other major portals has also been arranged. The news releases for tonight will all be posted. The momentum building will also start on the WeChat platform, as well as on traditional media such as television, radio, and newspapers.”

“Very good. Then you all should go down and promote diligently. This is our Míngzhū Group’s first venture into the entertainment industry, so we must fight a beautiful battle.”

“Director Gu, this drama is already very popular!”

Gu Míngzhū nodded in understanding. After she forcefully kissed Chen Qianyǔ last time, almost all media were trying to catch any hint of news. Coupled with Chen Qianyǔ’s ambiguous response on Weibo, it caused even more speculation among fans. In addition, the announcement of Apple CEO Tim Cook coming out as gay further pushed the topic of same-s3x love into the spotlight. The heat from Gu Míngzhū and Chen Qianyǔ’s previous incident had not subsided before it was brought up again. Online meme creators were writing that even the Apple iPhone 6 had ‘bent,’ so what else couldn’t ‘bend’?

Thus, Fengshen Chuangi became popular before it even aired. People were discussing it enthusiastically that night.

“Director Gu, look. The set photos were posted less than a minute ago, and they already have ten thousand reposts. This speed is simply too fast!” Even the manager in charge of the promotion felt extremely shocked. Moreover, it was already midnight. At this speed, it was bound to break the Weibo record set by Wén Zhāng’s infidelity statement sooner or later.

“Very good, everyone has worked hard. Let’s call it a day. I’ll treat everyone to late-night snacks at Huā Qiān Shù.”

Gu Míngzhū deeply gazed at Chen Qianyǔ again. The styling took nearly six hours, the photos took less than half an hour, and now the makeup had to be removed. It truly sounded like suffering. At this moment, Lín Bùdòng was removing her makeup, and Lǎng Yuè was helping Hán Dōng’ér remove hers.

Everything was almost done. “Have some hot tea. It’s late, and your stomach isn’t well. This is milk tea, which is good for the stomach.” Gu Míngzhū handed the hot tea to Chen Qianyǔ. Chen Qianyǔ was taken aback: “How do you know my stomach isn’t well? My stomach is fine. My sister’s stomach wasn’t well. Director Gu, do you know my deceased sister? Her name was Chén Ruǎnruǎn, and she studied at Cambridge. It seems like you sometimes mistake me for her?” Chen Qianyǔ seemed to have grasped something. She stood up, looked directly at Gu Míngzhū, scrutinizing her.

Gu Míngzhū’s expression changed slightly, and she stumbled backward a few steps. However, Gu Míngzhū quickly regained her composure and gave Chen Qianyǔ a small smile.

“Is that so? Then I must have remembered incorrectly. I thought all you artists had bad stomachs. If you don’t want to drink it, then I’ll give it to Dōng’ér, Dōng’ér…” Before Gu Míngzhū could finish her sentence, Chen Qianyǔ snatched the milk tea.

“Who said I wouldn’t drink it? I’m drinking it.”

With that, she took the milk tea and left with Ā Hé. Gu Míngzhū stood in place, shaking her head and smiling faintly. She hadn’t grown up after all; she was still the same, just as adorable as before. Gu Míngzhū immediately felt much lighter-hearted, displaying a smile that had been absent for a long time.

“Director Gu, what are you so happy about? Is our Fengshen Chuangi going to be a big hit? It hasn’t even started filming yet, and you’re already treating us to dinner? How nice is that?” Hán Dōng’ér walked up to Gu Míngzhū with a smile. Gu Míngzhū was in a great mood at the moment. She looked at her and immediately smiled.

“It will be a big hit, absolutely. As long as you and Qianyǔ act well! Let’s go. Since I promised to treat, let’s meet on the third floor of Huā Qiān Shù tonight!”

Gu Míngzhū walked off confidently, then went to look for Chen Qianyǔ. Sure enough, she found Ā Hé sternly scolding Chen Qianyǔ: “Didn’t I tell you not to associate with Gu Míngzhū? You just won’t listen, and now you even accepted her milk tea. People like her are ruthless and will devour you without leaving a trace, and you’ve been deceived by her and are even helping her count the money? You’re such a silly girl. How should I talk sense into you?” Ā Hé was completely exasperated and was ready to scold Chen Qianyǔ.

Chen Qianyǔ spotted Gu Míngzhū and winked at Ā Hé. When Ā Hé saw this, he became even angrier and spoke loudly: “Qianyǔ, did you hear what I said? I’m telling you, Gu Míngzhū is just…”

“Ā Hé, what are you saying? When did I become ruthless and devour people without leaving a trace? Ā Hé, I really love hearing you talk like that…”

Gu Míngzhū smiled eerily, looking at Ā Hé. Ā Hé suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, and his face turned pale. He never expected Gu Míngzhū to find this spot.

“Director Gu, Director Gu, you misunderstood. How could I say that about you? You are our Qianyǔ’s benefactor. I was just teaching Qianyǔ about…”

“Teaching Qianyǔ what? Ā Hé, you need to clarify these things today, or things will get ugly. You know I have a very bad temper.” Gu Míngzhū finished speaking and then playfully glanced at Chen Qianyǔ, who was secretly drinking her tea. Chen Qianyǔ was still secretly laughing, especially seeing Ā Hé’s anxious expression.

“Director Gu, you really misunderstood. Ā Hé was just teaching me how to get along with you. After all, we had a scandal before. I know it was all for promotional purposes, just hype. I understand. Director Gu, I’m an actress, and I will naturally cooperate with your hype. However, please inform me in advance next time so I can be prepared and perhaps cooperate better with you.” Chen Qianyǔ held up the milk tea, smiling radiantly.

Gu Míngzhū stared at her and smiled too.

“Good!” She then turned and walked away. What Chen Qianyǔ could never see were Gu Míngzhū’s tears. Her tears flowed down her cheeks. She walked very slowly, very slowly. She was waiting for Chen Qianyǔ to catch up. As long as she caught up, as long as she caught up, she wouldn’t care about anything. She would tell her everything. But, but…

Chen Qianyǔ did not catch up. She did not catch up until Gu Míngzhū walked far away.

And at this moment, Chen Qianyǔ was also weeping. As long as Gu Míngzhū turned her head, even just a momentary movement, she would chase after her regardless of anything. But, but…

Gu Míngzhū did not turn back. She did not turn back until she walked far away.

Ā Hé looked at Chen Qianyǔ, who was crying uncontrollably, and sighed: “Qianyǔ, why bother? You see now, there is no possibility for you two. Just be yourself. Some feelings are destined to have no result.”

“Ā Hé, you’ve never been in love. You don’t understand, you will never understand!”

Ā Hé gave a bitter smile. The hand he reached out to wipe Chen Qianyǔ’s tears suddenly froze in mid-air and remained there for a long time. He said with a bitter smile: “Maybe I really have never been in love. Maybe I really don’t understand!”