Chapter 137: 137 You are right, I undervalue human life.
Chen Beini had been tormented for an entire day, and on her way back to the hotel, her mind kept replaying the words her broker had told her.
It was common for artist companies to seek the help of Feng Shui masters to alter their luck during major events. Despite Chen Beini having had smooth sailing over the past few years, with a clear path to stardom, for some unknown reason, her luck suddenly took a downturn.
Consequently, Chen Beini’s team immediately consulted a master, and eventually her broker informed her, “The master said that no amount of public relations will help now; you’ve crossed paths with something formidable. He said your sins are too grave, and from now on, you must keep a low profile, sincerely repent to that ‘formidable’ being and plead for your life.”
Being in the entertainment industry, one is often influenced by such matters, like her name—in truth, her original name was hardly star-worthy, hence she adopted the stage name Chen Beini. And indeed, after changing her name, her fortunes soared like the midday sun. Therefore, she dared not ignore the master’s words.
As for the “formidable thing,” Chen Beini wouldn’t attribute it to any ghosts; she just believed in aura and one’s fate, feeling perhaps she was incompatible with An Lan.
Little did she know, she had attracted the attention of Shi Lan, the “Evil Ghost.”
Exhausted, Chen Beini returned to her room, having lost all her resources due to the Alliance’s collective assault.
When her luck was high, she never believed in causality, but now that retribution had arrived, she suddenly felt a chilling dread, particularly recalling the things she had done, sending shivers down her spine.
After pondering in her room for a long time, Chen Beini, dragging her weary body, knocked on Shi Lan’s door.
Sun Ling initially thought it was room service, but upon seeing Chen Beini, he jumped in shock, “What are you doing here?”
“I mean no harm, I just want to talk to An Lan,” Chen Beini said, leaning against the door, “In my current state, what could I possibly do to An Lan?”
“You already drove her to death once, what makes you think I can trust you?” Sun Ling blocked the doorway, preventing Chen Beini from entering.
At that moment, Shi Lan came out of the bathroom and said to Sun Ling, “Let her in.”
Sun Ling huffed before finally allowing Chen Beini inside.
Refreshed after washing up, Miss Shi Lan regained her vigor, and despite the intense UV rays on set, she wasn’t tanned in the slightest; her complexion was even healthier and her demeanor more dignified.
“Speak, what do you want now?” Shi Lan asked.
Chen Beini sat on the sofa and then clutched her head, “My parents were in business, and we were always well-off. plus my sister knew people in the circle, so I naturally entered the entertainment industry. Over the years, thanks to my family, I’ve been very successful here, which probably made me lack empathy and careless of hurting others. To put it bluntly, I was just being capricious.
“When I leaked your WeChat messages with Gu Chengyu, I didn’t expect such a huge backlash. I only knew that when fans were cursing you and attacking you, I felt thrilled; I thought you deserved it. Now that I think about it, I feel suffocated because I’m scared to consider how much pressure you must have felt, to the extent that you wanted to end your life just to find relief.”
“Maybe you think I’m seeking pity now, but before, I truly never thought about the cycle of karma.”
“You’re right, I treated human life thoughtlessly.”
“An Lan, I’m sorry. I don’t expect your forgiveness, but I truly realize my mistakes. Whatever I owe you, I’m giving it back now.”
After speaking, Chen Beini, without hesitation, leaned on the sofa and knelt beside Shi Lan.