Rebirth: I Am the Wealthy Family (GL) - Chapter 36

Chen Qianyu was completely unaware of all this, and Gu Mingzhu would not let her know. The problem had not yet been resolved, and a commotion had already started at the scene. Feng Tingting, as the new generation’s “Jade Girl Leader,” always presented a fragile image, and she had a loyal following of devoted fans. Even at today’s press conference, some devoted fans managed to overcome the layered barriers and arrived at the venue. The moment they saw Gu Mingzhu and Chen Qianyu together.

“B1tch, go to hell!”

“Chen Qianyu, get out of the entertainment industry!”

“Chen Qianyu, stop slandering Tingting!”

…

Then, someone even threw rotten eggs. Gu Mingzhu instinctively shielded Chen Qianyu in her arms, “Ruanruan, don’t be afraid. I’m here!”

At that moment, Chen Qianyu froze. She stared at Gu Mingzhu in shock, immediately grasping Gu Mingzhu’s arm, looking at her with astonishment. Oh my god, what did she just hear? Ruanruan. It had been a long time since she heard that name.

“Sister, what should we do? They’re coming over right away. Are they going to separate us? The headmistress said that family only agreed to adopt you, and they don’t want me. Sister, are you going to abandon me?” Chen Ruanruan was only eight years old at the time, living with Chen Qianyu in the orphanage.

Being adopted was the best thing that could happen in the orphanage, and the adoptive parents this time were a highly educated couple, professors from a prestigious university. If Chen Qianyu could be adopted by them, she would surely have a good life, instead of fighting for food with other orphans in the orphanage, being scolded by the helpers, and bullied by older children. So, this was a rare opportunity for Chen Qianyu. However, if Chen Qianyu chose to be adopted, it meant Chen Ruanruan would be left alone in the orphanage.

“Ruanruan, don’t be afraid. I’m here. Sister will always stay by your side and won’t go with anyone.”

At that time, Chen Qianyu held her just like Gu Mingzhu was holding her now. She grabbed Gu Mingzhu’s arm. Gu Mingzhu had just called her “Ruanruan.” Who else in the world knew her name besides Ah He now? Why would Gu Mingzhu know?

Gu Mingzhu quickly reacted. She held Chen Qianyu, embracing her tightly. Only in such chaotic moments could she indulge herself, holding Chen Qianyu without reservation. Perhaps she wouldn’t have this chance again.

The commotion was quickly quelled, but photos of Gu Mingzhu holding Chen Qianyu were being frantically taken and already posted on Weibo. Many netizens who saw them had previously questioned whether Gu Mingzhu and Chen Qianyu were just generating hype, but from the way Gu Mingzhu had practically leaped to embrace Chen Qianyu, it was purely instinctive. And Chen Qianyu was curled up in her arms, seemingly also instinctively. The two looked as if they had been through such scenes many times, acting so naturally, without any sense of pretense.

“What did you just call me? What did you call me…”

When the commotion ended, Chen Qianyu looked up at Gu Mingzhu, clutching her hand and refusing to let go, holding on tightly. There were still many reporters present. They didn’t know exactly what had happened, but they saw Chen Qianyu looking at Gu Mingzhu with great expectation, as if waiting for her to say something.

“Director Gu, the press conference should be over. I’ll take you to change your clothes.”

Gu Mingzhu’s fine Chanel suit was covered in egg yolk, looking so wasteful, while Chen Qianyu was safely protected in her arms. Gu Mingzhu pretended not to hear what Chen Qianyu was saying and turned to leave with Su Mo.

At this moment, Chen Qianyu suddenly grabbed Gu Mingzhu’s arm with so much force that it hurt Gu Mingzhu slightly.

“Director Gu, what did you just call me…”

“Qianyu, let go. I need to go change my clothes now. I called you Qianyu, didn’t I? What’s wrong? Haven’t I always called you Qianyu?” At a moment like this, Gu Mingzhu decisively chose to feign ignorance, refusing to admit what she had just said.

“No, no, you didn’t call me Qianyu just now. I heard it, I clearly heard it!”

Chen Qianyu still wouldn’t let go, firmly holding Gu Mingzhu’s arm and preventing her from leaving.

The reporters below also witnessed this scene. To them, this was evidence of Gu Mingzhu and Chen Qianyu’s love. After all, the scene was highly suggestive. Gu Mingzhu wanted to leave, but Chen Qianyu, unwilling to let her go, held her tightly, her eyes filled with attachment and even tears.

“Qianyu, you should let go of Director Gu. Director Gu needs to change clothes. She’s allergic to eggs, look, she already has a rash on her hand.” Su Mo was Gu Mingzhu’s assistant and personal secretary. He had been by Gu Mingzhu’s side for a long time and knew her health condition very well.

Since childhood, Gu Mingzhu had been allergic to all egg products and couldn’t even touch them. Yet this time, she had shielded Chen Qianyu with her body, completely disregarding her allergy. Now, with Su Mo’s reminder, Chen Qianyu also realized the issue. She immediately let go, then shook her head and said, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I didn’t know. Then go change your clothes.” Only then did she release her grip, allowing Su Mo to take Gu Mingzhu away.

At this moment, Ah He came over and pulled Chen Qianyu away: “Qianyu, oh, forget it. This time that Feng Tingting was truly out of line. The online opinion is already leaning towards you. You don’t need to worry. Director Zhang called just now; your scene will start this afternoon. Let’s go eat first and then head to the set.”

Ah He rambled on and on, but Chen Qianyu didn’t hear a word. She couldn’t get over what Gu Mingzhu had just said.

“Qianyu, Qianyu… Did you hear me at all?” Ah He was getting frantic because he realized Chen Qianyu hadn’t been listening to him.

“Huh? What did you say, Ah He?”

Sure enough, Chen Qianyu was distracted again and hadn’t heard Ah He. Ah He could only look at Chen Qianyu helplessly and say, “Qianyu, what am I going to do with you? You woman, you really make me speechless.”

Then he repeated what he had just said.

“Okay, then let’s go eat now, Ah He. Regarding my other identity, will anyone else know besides you? I mean, my identity as Chen Ruanruan?” Chen Qianyu spoke very softly, only letting Ah He hear it.

Ah He looked at Chen Qianyu in shock: “Qianyu, what’s wrong? Of course, only I know. Your sister protected you very well. If something hadn’t happened to her, no one would even know she had a twin sister. Even the entertainment gossip reporters only knew your sister had a sister, but not what she looked like. Why are you asking this? Did you find something out?” Ah He felt that Chen Qianyu wouldn’t ask such a question without reason.

“Well, that’s strange. Actually, Ah He, don’t you think Gu Mingzhu is very similar to my sister in many ways? Don’t you feel a sense of familiarity when you see her, or is it just me who feels this way?” Chen Qianyu was hesitant. She had a bold suspicion.

“And my sister died a little over three months ago, and wasn’t Gu Mingzhu in a coma for five years and only woke up a little over three months ago? That’s too much of a coincidence, isn’t it hinting at something?” Chen Qianyu was analyzing.

Ah He listened and also nodded: “I actually felt a special familiarity when I first saw Gu Mingzhu too. I understand your speculation, but that’s impossible, isn’t it? That only happens in books. Are you saying, borrowing a body to return the soul? Rebirth?”

When Ah He voiced this idea, he himself was startled, as this scenario was too bizarre.

“Ah He, I thought so too. Gu Mingzhu and my sister are too similar. Once is a coincidence, twice can barely be considered a coincidence, but three times? Four times?…”

Ah He also hesitated, “Qianyu, don’t let your imagination run wild. There’s no such thing. You should hurry up and go act now. This issue should be resolved. I can’t control an artist’s private issues, but you must act well. You’ve memorized Director Zhang’s script. Don’t let what happened yesterday happen again, because if it does, not only will you be scolded, but I will be scolded too. Let’s go.”

After a quick lunch with Ah He, Chen Qianyu arrived at the set. An Xi and others were eating there. No matter how big of a star you were, you had to eat boxed lunches unless you arranged your own catering.

“Qianyu, you’re here. Come and try the pork rib soup An Xi brought for everyone.”

Zhang Xi immediately put on a smiling face when Chen Qianyu arrived. This genuinely surprised Chen Qianyu, as Zhang Xi seemed to have been at odds with her since the first time they met. Today, she was greeting her with a smile, which was too bizarre.

“An Xi brought it for everyone?”

An Xi heard the comment and turned around. She pointed at the item on Chen Qianyu’s spot and said: “Yes, there’s a portion for you too. Pork rib soup. You’re too thin. So thin that it makes me jealous, so I’m inviting you to have some soup.” Then she turned back and continued discussing the script with Bai Guanghan.

Zhang Xi sat in front of Chen Qianyu at this moment: “Qianyu, the Best Actress is different, right? She knows how to win people over and she can act. This kind of opponent is the most terrifying, isn’t it?” Zhang Xi suddenly spoke to Chen Qianyu. Chen Qianyu looked at her sharply.

“Just say what you mean. What do you want to say?”

“Haha, I’m just chatting with you casually. You’re different from us now. You have such a rich girlfriend and are about to film a massive production like Legends of the Investiture of the Gods. You’ll eventually become extremely famous. I’m envious. I don’t have An Xi’s acting skills, nor do I have the same means as some people. Impressive. Chen Qianyu, I underestimated you before.” Zhang Xi smiled faintly, with no discernible expression in her eyes.

“Is that all you wanted to tell me? I know the role of Lu Xiaoman was originally Yan Zhujia’s, and didn’t you help squeeze her out too? What are you trying to achieve by being sour to me here? Everyone relies on their own abilities. It’s also my ability that Gu Mingzhu likes me, and besides, I love her too.”

Zhang Xi looked at Chen Qianyu mockingly: “You like women? Who would believe that?”

“I believe it!”

Zhang Xi turned around and saw Gu Mingzhu standing behind her.