Chapter 813: Chapter 545: You Can’t Envy This
A member of the crew who joined with Fangfang stepped forward to speak on her behalf.
No harm came to Yu Shuiling; she hurt herself.
“Her motives are impure, and I think it’s necessary to investigate thoroughly,” Qiao Zhenfeng, who hadn’t spoken until now, finally said after listening for a while: “Isn’t it Miss Yu who was threatened today? I think it’s important to get to the bottom of this so everyone can be at ease. Don’t you all agree?”
“Among those present, there are those with good family backgrounds and those without. If everyone thinks this way, there’s no point in working together.”
“You’re right, Teacher Qiao.” Lan Shuixian stepped forward: “Since this happened on my watch, I will definitely look into it thoroughly.”
Yu Shuiling glanced at Lan Shuixian with a cold snort: “Lan Shuixian, don’t think you’re free of suspicion. To me, you’re still suspect. If you have issues with me or my sister, just come out with it. Playing dirty is just pointless, isn’t it?”
In the past, Sister Xiaofeng treated her so kindly, but she was ungrateful. Such a person, Xiaofeng despised, was nothing but a scoundrel.
“Miss Yu, you’ve misunderstood. You’re the leading lady of our crew now, someone everyone wants to please. How could I possibly do anything to you? However, I do have some responsibility for letting her bring a knife in. I’ll tighten up on such oversights in the future.”
Yu Shuiling didn’t want to listen to Lan Shuixian: “Since you say you’ll give me an explanation, do a thorough investigation then. I’m waiting. Xiaonian, let’s go.”
Yu Shuiling seemed to recall that Qiao Zhenfeng had saved her earlier: “Teacher Qiao, thank you for earlier.”
The crew members naturally referred to their seniors as ‘teachers’.
“No thanks necessary.” Qiao Zhenfeng smiled warmly at her: “Honestly, I envy your family background and character, Miss Yu.”
Yu Shuiling listened to his words, knowing he was teasing her: “Well, some things can’t be envied, no matter how much you want them.”
“Teacher Qiao, why don’t you sit down and chat for a while?” Qiao Zhenfeng was Xiaonian’s idol, and she hadn’t reacted earlier but now wanted a signed photo: “I really enjoy watching the TV series you star in; your sense of justice is strong.”
“Is that so?” Qiao Zhenfeng laughed, and the three of them found a place to sit, as if what had just happened was merely a minor episode, nothing worth mentioning.
Yu Shuiling looked at him, her words surprising: “You showing up today was also Lan Shuixian’s idea.”
Qiao Zhenfeng didn’t deny it: “To be precise, I heard Miss Yu was here, so I specifically asked her to bring me over. Ever since you accepted the role of the leading lady, many people have different opinions about you, so I wanted to meet this girl who has sparked so much debate.”
“Frankly, I didn’t come up based on ability, but on family background. My brother is the investor of this TV series, and because I fancied the leading role, my brother gave it to me. He said as long as I’m happy acting, he doesn’t care about the profit.” Her third brother pampered her this much; there was nothing to be done.
“I’ve long heard about Miss Yu’s brothers doting on their sister as if she were their life,” Qiao Zhenfeng smiled: “I’m also envious that your brothers have a sister like you.”
“I’ve said it before, some things just can’t be envied,” Yu Shuiling suddenly felt irritated: “Teacher Qiao, sorry, I suddenly want to head back, my apologies.”
Yu Shuiling stood up: “Xiaonian, let’s go.”
“Wait a moment, I want Teacher Qiao to sign for me.” Xiaonian took out a pen and paper and asked Qiao Zhenfeng for his signature.
Qiao Zhenfeng signed his name with pleasure and bid farewell to them with a smile.
There’s no denying that Yu Shuiling has a straightforward personality; no matter what others say, she makes it clear: That’s just the way I am, whether you like it or not.
After leaving the club, Xiaonian asked Shuiling: “I think Teacher Qiao is quite easy to get along with, why did you suddenly want to leave?”
Yu Shuiling glanced at her: “If I didn’t leave, your eyes would have been glued to him. Quan Nianfeng, are you not embarrassed? It’s just an actor, is it necessary?”
“What’s wrong with that? Can’t I just ask for his autograph? Why get mad at me? Besides, I genuinely like the character he played and just wanted an autograph.”
“Didn’t you notice it? Everything today seemed planned. I suspect he definitely wants to get close to me intentionally. Just stay away from him in the future; we don’t even know him well, no need to act familiar.”
“Are you saying someone intentionally set you two up? That can’t be right; we’re just two students, not anyone significant. Why would anyone go through the trouble? Shuiling, have you been reading too many mystery novels?”
“Don’t forget our status,” Yu Shuiling couldn’t be bothered to explain to Xiaonian: “Let’s go find Sister Xiaofeng. I keep feeling something isn’t right.”
“Alright, Sister should be able to shed some light on this.” Xiaonian also thought it might be good to talk to her sister.
Xiaofeng had just finished a book, her mind especially clear, as if the entire book had been absorbed into her mind. Official source is novelFirｅ.net
“Sis.” Shuiling and Xiaonian came back and plopped down in her territory: “Sis, you didn’t go out today?”
“Just reviewing. Since I’ve decided to take the college entrance exam, I have to make it count, don’t you think?” Her goal was Dihua University or Dibei University, but both had high entry barriers, so she had to work hard.
“Sis, when do you usually review? We want to join you.” Xiaonian thought she couldn’t fall behind her sister and had to study with her.
“Around seven or eight in the evening.” Xiaofeng looked at them: “It’s almost nine now, you suddenly came to find me, is there something up?”
“At Shuiling’s film crew dinner at the club today, someone almost cut Shuiling with a knife out of jealousy of her background, but a guy stopped it in time, and the person ended up hurting herself instead.” Xiaonian briefly recounted what happened to Xiaofeng.
“So, you came to me because you feel something’s not right?” Xiaofeng slightly furrowed her elegant brows. To attack Shuiling at the club, if Yu’s third brother found out, Lan Shuixian, the boss, would surely have a hard time.
“Sis, Shuiling said Qiao Zhenfeng’s presence was a bit suspicious, possibly trying to get close to us, but I think it’s unlikely. He was there at the time; helping out is quite normal, isn’t it?”
“For such a situation to occur at the club is indeed unusual.” Xiaofeng smirked: “Especially with someone from your crew specifically targeting Shuiling, it makes the whole thing even more suspicious. Shuiling, tonight’s incident, I bet, your brother is already aware of it, and Qiao Zhenfeng will also be in your brother’s information circle.”
“What does this have to do with my third brother?” Yu Shuiling blinked.
“Probably just to get recognized, so it’s easier to meet in the future.”
“Sis, don’t speak so mystically, I don’t understand.” Mysterious as always, she just couldn’t grasp it.
“As for what happened today, don’t pursue it intentionally. Just do what you usually do, and I think your third brother will handle the aftermath for you. Given his temperament, he wouldn’t allow his sister to live in danger, but how he plans to act, I’m not sure yet.”