Rebirth from the Ashes

Chapter 619: A Surprise Awaiting Your Return

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

It did not matter to Su Ruowan how Yuan Heng died. She only hoped her parents were able to tuck away the matter from ever seeing the light of day so her career in showbiz remained unaffected.

“Leave the matter alone.” Li Jingran was resentful. Why did she have to take on the TV series?

She had a sneaking suspicion that Yuan Yu was colluding with Cloud Seven against her. The damages for breach of contract were too high for her to bring it up to her husband. Even Lin Chan, the clown, kicked her when she was down.

Li Jingran could predict that it was not going to be seamless filming.

“Don’t be angry, Mom. She’s only talking crap because she’s jealous of you.” Su Ruowan understood Li Jingran well to know what should and should not be said.

Lin Chan, whose career never took off, must be jealous and envious of Mom’s success. It was hardly surprising the way the old hag said what she said at the dinner table.

Finding comfort in Su Ruowan’s words, Li Jingran urged, “I’ll only be on the set for a week. You’d have to watch your back once I’m gone. Try not to engage with Lin Chan and the rest.”

Li Jingran spent her lifetime in showbiz to know what was in these people’s minds. Wanwan was too innocent to fend for herself with these veterans.

Nodding her head, Su Ruowan obediently answered, “Got it, Mom. But would they spread rumors about you, Dad, and Yuan Yu’s mother?”

Li Jingran coldly scoffed. “No one would believe them.”

The image he and her husband built for over two decades was not for naught. Moreover, those in showbiz were only scratching the surface without knowing the whole picture.

She was not worried about these disgusting blabbermouths. Her main concern was Yuan Yu. What was he trying to pull by coming up with the script with Cloud Seven?

“Okay.” Su Ruowan gave a nod before growing wary. “Mom, maybe it’s wise for Dad to have a talk with Yuan Yu. What if he talks?”

With Yuan Yu refusing to budge, there was no telling whether he would disclose the matter to ruin the Su family. Since Su Ruowan was still a part of the Su family, she would be done for if the Su family fell from grace.

“Don’t worry about that. Your mom and dad will deal with it. Focus on your scenes. This is your TV series after all. You have to do well.” There were a lot of things Li Jingran wanted to keep from Su Ruowan.

“Don’t worry, Mom. I think Screenwriter Cloud Seven’s not in cahoots with Yuan Yu.” Su Ruowan assured Li Jingran. “If they were, you wouldn’t be playing Ning Pei and I won’t get the role of Chen Yu.”

She was convinced that everything was a mere coincidence. Otherwise, Mom would be playing the evil Nie Qingzhu instead of a pitiful and sad role that would tug at the viewers’ heartstrings.

Su Ruowan would not be acting as the poor heiress, Chen Yu, if Cloud Seven was out to get her. The character was bound to attract fans if portrayed rightly and Su Ruowan was counting on finding overnight fame. Who would not love a kind soul suffering in the hands of an unfortunate twist of fate?

“Sure.” Li Jingran may say so, but her mind was thinking otherwise. Having seen a lot in the game of life, Li Jingran trusted her gut more than anything.

Su Ruowan was without a word as she quietly stayed by Li Jingran’s side. The car soon arrived at the hotel booked by the production crew.

Li Jingran and Su Ruowan were taking the elevator.

With Su Ruowan’s pupils dilating, she dashed ahead. The chase soon ended with the person disappearing into a corner.

Li Jingran caught up to Su Ruowan. “What’s wrong?”

Su Ruowan furrowed her brows. “I thought I saw Shen Xi.”

The figure had a similar build to Shen Xi. Was the b*tch’s audition not a bust? Why was she here?

The hotel’s best suites housing the leading casts and seasoned actors were on this floor. However, the cast was still at the dinner and no production crew was allowed on this floor either.

“How could she be here?” Li Jingran’s already bad mood turned foul at the mention of Shen Xi.

Su Ruowan nodded her head. “I must have seen it wrongly.”

The shadow she saw still played on Su Ruowan’s mind despite saying so. She stayed behind and asked customer service for the guests’ information after Li Jingran returned to her room for a shower.

Money was the answer to everything. She gave the person in charge tens of thousands of yuan to look into the guest list. Her nerves calmed down once she was sure Shen Xi’s name was not on it.

On the same floor in the best president’s suite, Shen Xi was having a video-call session with Li Yuan while lying on the sofa after her shower. A smile lit up her face. “Brother, do you want to come over? The room is huge. Bring Toffeecito along.”

Of course, the screenwriter was going to be present for the shooting of her TV series. Nevertheless, Shen Xi did not check into the room with her identification card. She also let Su Ruowan see her on purpose.

“When are you returning?” Li Yuan asked.

Shen Xi chuckled. “We haven’t been apart for four hours and you miss me already?”

Li Yuan bobbed his head with a grin. “A surprise awaiting your return.”

The curiosity was killing Shen Xi. “What’s the surprise?”

Li Yuan let out a mysterious smile. “It’s not a surprise if I were to tell you.”

Shen Xi pouted. “Stingy!”

Li Yuan did not deny the comment. Noticing her thin nightgown, he reminded her, “It’s colder there than in the capital. Put on more clothes so you won’t fall sick. It’s going to rain in a couple of days. Did you bring warm clothes?”

Since it was autumn, the days were growing colder with the rain.

Shen Xi stuck out her tongue and made a face at him. “Brother, why do you sound like my mom?”

Li Yuan sighed helplessly. “May I remind you who I’m worried about? The cold weather is starting off in the South. The capital’s experiencing it in the next few days.

Shen Xi replied, “You should add on layers too. Don’t forget to take the medication every day. You better not miss one. I’ll also be keeping an eye on your rehabilitation. I’ll deal with you when I’m home if I catch you missing a session.”

Two weeks ago, she finally found all the ingredients she needed for Li Yuan’s medication. She also developed the drug a week later. Li Yuan had just begun the course of treatment and had to take the pill every day at the same time.

“Sure.” Li Yuan cheerfully gave a nod. With downcast eyes, he stared at his legs and slightly moved them behind the camera lens.

Taking a nap on his lap, Toffeecito intuitively lifted its furry head and meowed at him.