Rebirth: I Am the Wealthy Family (GL) - Chapter 35

Chen Qianyǔ clenched her hands and gritted her teeth. She refreshed Weibo again and found that people were already supporting her under her Weibo posts. It seemed the public relations company had started working. Chen Qianyǔ was with Ā Hé at the moment. Ā Hé looked worried, and Chen Qianyǔ looked at him: “Ā Hé, what’s wrong?”

“Qianyǔ, I’m thinking maybe I shouldn’t have let you enter the treacherous place that is the entertainment industry. Your sister protected you so well and left you enough money. If it weren’t for me, you would still be a student in England, and none of this would have happened. I’m the one who harmed you after all.” Ā Hé buried his face in his hands, feeling immense self-reproach. It seemed he had always only thought of avenging Chen Qianyǔ, never considering that Chén Ruǎnruǎn was originally a simple girl, and it was he who dragged her into the entertainment industry, this melting pot of people.

“Ā Hé, please don’t say that. I came here voluntarily. Even without you, if my sister died an unnatural death, I would still seek revenge for her. If you hadn’t told me the truth, I might have committed suicide long ago. The only reason keeping me alive now is to seek revenge for my sister, so I won’t be defeated by Fēng Tíngtíng. Ā Hé, we can’t keep waiting like this. This time, I want to hold a press conference. I want to clarify this matter.”

At this height of attention, it would be most noticeable.

“Qianyǔ, you shouldn’t appear at this kind of event right now. I think Director Gu’s suggestion is correct. You should stay here obediently and wait for news. I believe that with Director Gu’s promise to you, she will definitely resolve this matter. Holding a press conference now will only make things messier.”

Ā Hé strongly disagreed with Chen Qianyǔ’s suggestion and immediately voiced his opposition.

“Ā Hé, I want to be popular. I want to be on the front page. The more moments like this there are, the more I have to step forward. That way, there will be more attention. That person will come out, won’t they? Since I chose to avenge my sister, I can endure any risk, even my life. What do I care about my reputation or fame? None of that matters.”

Chen Qianyǔ had been enduring for a long time, but this time she was ready to erupt. She had been in the entertainment industry for almost a month now with no progress. “I can’t continue like this. Ā Hé, please help me. Don’t you want to help my sister get revenge too? Have you forgotten? It was you who came to Cambridge to find me. This is our best opportunity now. This is a great opportunity for hype. We must make good use of it. I know how to act, don’t I?” Chen Qianyǔ grabbed Ā Hé’s hand, looking at him.

Ā Hé was still contemplating. Chen Qianyǔ became anxious, seeing that Ā Hé remained silent.

“Ā Hé, this is a great opportunity. I want to let those people know that I’m not someone to be trifled with.”

“Alright, Qianyǔ, since you are determined to do this, then I will stand by you. For better or for worse, I’m with you!”

Afterward, Ā Hé went to make the calls, announcing the press conference.

In the afternoon, Chen Qianyǔ quickly got ready and headed to the press conference venue, accompanied by her manager, Ā Hé. Just as the two of them were about to arrive, Gu Míngzhū suddenly appeared: “Chen Qianyǔ, didn’t I tell you? Go back to your room obediently now. Since this matter started because of me, let me end it. Qianyǔ, don’t get involved anymore.” It was clear that Gu Míngzhū did not want Chen Qianyǔ to be part of this.

“Director Gu, this is my own business. I don’t need you to decide how I should handle it. Please understand. The media friends are waiting for me. Please move aside.” Chen Qianyǔ was about to bypass Gu Míngzhū and head to the press conference. Gu Míngzhū suddenly grabbed Chen Qianyǔ’s hand.

“Fine. Since you insist on going, I’ll go with you.”

Another violent bout of coughing. Gu Míngzhū subconsciously covered her mouth with a black silk handkerchief. She coughed quite severely, looking as if she was about to collapse, but she still held Chen Qianyǔ’s hand, not letting her go alone.

“Actually, Director Gu, you don’t have to. Fēng Tíngtíng is targeting me this time. You really don’t have to get involved. Your involvement might even make things worse.” Chen Qianyǔ felt very distressed seeing Gu Míngzhū coughing constantly.

“I, I…”

Gu Míngzhū tried hard to calm down, finally stopping her coughing. “I’ll go with you. It’s decided. Let’s go together.” In the end, Chen Qianyǔ couldn’t convince Gu Míngzhū and had to go with her. The two appearing at the press conference together naturally caused a frenzy of snapshots from the media.

“Director Gu!”

“Director Gu, what exactly is your relationship with Chen Qianyǔ? Is it true that you blacklisted Fēng Tíngtíng?”

“Chen Qianyǔ, what is your opinion on Director Gu blacklisting Fēng Tíngtíng because of you, which resulted in Fēng Tíngtíng’s younger brother not having money for treatment?”

“Chen Qianyǔ, Gu Míngzhū, are the two of you actually lovers…”

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Questions poured in one after another. Chen Qianyǔ initially thought she could handle it, but then she realized it wasn’t the case at all. There were too many reporters. She hadn’t expected so many media outlets to rush over in less than two hours. The speed of these paparazzi was simply too fast.

“Don’t speak. I will answer.”

Gu Míngzhū spoke into the microphone, and the staff beside her signaled everyone to quiet down.

“Thank you to all the media friends present. Now, please raise your hands and ask questions one by one. Today, I, Gu Míngzhū, will speak without reservation. As for the topic you are all very interested in, I can tell you directly now. Chen Qianyǔ and I are indeed lovers. I met her five years ago. As you all know, I was in a coma for these five years, and it was Qianyǔ who never left my side, caring for me and loving me. I think there is no one else in this world who treats me better than Chen Qianyǔ. Imagine, how could such a good person blacklist Fēng Tíngtíng? I did all of that.”

“Then, Director Gu, why did you blacklist Fēng Tíngtíng? As far as I know, Fēng Tíngtíng did not offend you?”

“That’s just as far as you know. In fact, she bullied my girlfriend. Was I wrong to blacklist a minor celebrity for the sake of my woman? Moreover, whether Fēng Tíngtíng is truly a pure, white lotus is debatable. Our Qianyǔ is the China Leukemia Goodwill Ambassador, and Fēng Tíngtíng’s younger brother, Fēng Yuè, has long been receiving funding from our Qianyǔ. As for his so-called great sister, it seems she doesn’t care at all about his life or death, except for using him to suppress Chen Qianyǔ this time.”

Gu Míngzhū’s words stirred up a thousand waves, and everyone looked at each other in astonishment. There was too much information in that statement. The richest woman in China was a lesbian, and the popular actress Chen Qianyǔ had been taking care of her for five years without abandoning her.

The most stunned person at this moment was Chen Qianyǔ. She didn’t know if her sister really did take care of Gu Míngzhū before. So she turned her face towards Ā Hé, but Ā Hé kept shaking his head at Chen Qianyǔ, implying that everything Gu Míngzhū said was fabricated, and there was no such thing. Chen Qianyǔ thought about it and realized it was true. After all, it was highly unlikely for someone like Gu Míngzhū.

“Chen Qianyǔ, then are you and Gu Míngzhū truly lovers?”

When Gu Míngzhū took the floor, most reporters were very cooperative with her, asking and answering questions. Of course, a small portion of people were uncooperative. The reporter from Gossip Weekly was one of them.

Chen Qianyǔ looked at that person without speaking. At that moment, the reporter seemed to sense a clue: “Chen Qianyǔ, is it that you are not Gu Míngzhū’s lover at all, and the two of you are doing this entirely for the sake of hype, correct? So, everything Gu Míngzhū said just now is false, correct?”

The reporter became more excited as he questioned. Just as Gu Míngzhū was about to speak, Chen Qianyǔ turned towards the reporter, immediately grabbed Gu Míngzhū’s chin, and forcefully kissed her. The last time, it was also at a press conference that Gu Míngzhū forcefully kissed her. At that time, she was so flustered, yet also slightly surprised. This time, she would take the initiative. Some things were started by Gu Míngzhū, but she wouldn’t allow Gu Míngzhū to decide when they ended. And she wouldn’t always be the one who only endured.

She kissed Gu Míngzhū and didn’t let go. Gu Míngzhū was also stunned at this moment. She didn’t expect Chen Qianyǔ to do such a thing. After the kiss, Chen Qianyǔ spoke.

“Actions speak louder than words. Let your eyes witness how much I love Gu Míngzhū. As for your doubts, I think they are baseless. And right here, I want to address Fēng Tíngtíng directly. An actor who can be blacklisted will be eliminated sooner or later. And I, Chen Qianyǔ, will sooner or later stand in a position that she looks up to.”

She spoke slowly, much like the princesses she played in her dramas.

“Míngzhū, I think some things need to be shared by both of us, not just you alone. Are there any more questions? I will also speak without reservation. And I have evidence to prove that Fēng Yuè has continuously received my financial assistance for his treatment. Of course, I’ve never known about this myself. As for why Fēng Tíngtíng doesn’t help her younger brother and instead lets him receive funding from me, an outsider, perhaps only she knows. That day at the Xiānghú project meeting, she deliberately planned to step on my skirt, causing me to lose face. I think many reporters saw that. Initially, Director Gu advised me that one should always give people some respect, or things would become awkward for everyone, and we would inevitably run into each other. As for blacklisting, that is too extreme. Director Gu’s explanation just now was not clear enough. She never blacklisted anyone. Otherwise, how would Fēng Tíngtíng have the opportunity to come out and spill the beans? Don’t you agree?”

After Chen Qianyǔ finished speaking, she paired it with her signature smile, looking at everyone. There was a moment of silence at the scene.

Gu Míngzhū sat beside Chen Qianyǔ, also revealing a relieved smile. Qianyǔ had finally grown up a little. Perhaps she wouldn’t need her soon. She couldn’t accompany her for much longer. Another violent cough followed, and the black silk handkerchief covered her mouth again. No one paid close attention to her. Gu Míngzhū took away the silk handkerchief; she had spat bl00d again. A person spitting bl00d at a young age does not have long to live.

She also wanted to acknowledge Chen Qianyǔ at this moment, but for someone who wouldn’t live for long, what was the point of acknowledging her? Wouldn’t it just cause a second heartbreak? Sometimes, experiencing pain once is enough; there shouldn’t be a second time.