Who is Helping Me Win by Lying Down [Transmigration] - Chapter 53

Chapter 53

How much are you short?

Is this something a friend should say??

Someone who’s never been involved in investments suddenly wants to pour all their money into a movie—such a high-risk venture. Shouldn’t you be advising him against it, Director Yan!

He Qiyu was stunned for a moment.

Chen Shu had already spoken: No need.

Yan Jingchuan still didn’t turn around, his slightly tilted face returning to gaze out the car window. Is it that you don’t need it, or that you don’t want to accept it?

Chen Shu said, I don’t need it.

Investing in movies was something he’d only do within his means. Moreover, he saw potential in The Nameless, which was why he wanted to proceed. If Yan Jingchuan funded it, it would contradict his original intention and be meaningless.

Only then did Yan Jingchuan begin flipping through the documents in his hand.

The atmosphere in the car grew quiet again.

He Qiyu: …………?

Is that it?

Director Yan, aren’t you going to say more, Director Yan?

She stole a glance at Director Yan’s profile.

Since she never got a full view of his face, she couldn’t tell whether he was pleased or angry.

After pondering for a long time, she finally realized the problem and silently reflected.

She had approached the wrong person.

Director Yan held the entire Yan Corporation in his hands—how could he possibly care about a small movie investment? This amount of money was nothing more than a drop in the bucket to him. How could he understand the perspective of someone like her, from the struggling masses?

Director Yan must be considering only major matters. She shouldn’t bother him with Chen Shu’s affairs.

He Qiyu deflated and pulled out her phone again.

The topic ended there.

However, Zhang Shi, sitting in the front seat, was inwardly turbulent and unable to calm down.

He glanced at Chen Shu through the rearview mirror, then at Yan Jingchuan. Seeing that neither showed any intention of speaking, his cheek twitched.

Whenever these two had conflicts, he was always the one who suffered.

He couldn’t let this situation drag on for too long—otherwise, he’d be the one having a hard time!

Zhang Shi turned his attention to He Qiyu.

He coughed to get her attention and pretended to ask casually, Agent He, did anything happen on set today?

Suddenly called upon, He Qiyu hurriedly put down her phone and sat up straight.

Hearing the question, she found it a bit strange but shook her head and said, No.

Zhang Shi was exasperated. Think carefully—anything at all?

His persistence made He Qiyu even more puzzled. She thought it over repeatedly but still said, Nothing really happened on set today.

It was the same as previous filming days—nothing out of the ordinary.

If she had to mention something…

Oh, right. Director Cui Jiancheng added a scene for Chen Shu today.

Zhang Shi asked, Added a scene? What kind of scene?

With the clingy spirit absent, He Qiyu had nothing to hold back.

A kissing scene.

Zhang Shi: …

For a moment, he wished he could go back in time and firmly shut that damn mouth.

His face stiffened, and he cautiously, ever so cautiously, shot a fleeting glance in Yan Jingchuan’s direction, instinctively sensing a bleak future.

He Qiyu didn’t quite understand why Zhang Shi was asking these questions.

But in front of Yan Jingchuan, she couldn’t appear incompetent, so she explained, It’s a kissing scene with the female lead, Mu Qingxue. But—

Enough!

He Qiyu was startled by his sudden raised voice.

Zhang Shi didn’t dare imagine what price he’d have to pay for this question. After cutting off He Qiyu, he immediately changed the subject. Aside from that, was there anything else?

Aside from that? He Qiyu looked utterly confused. What do you mean, Assistant Zhang?

Zhang Shi gritted his teeth.

How could He Qiyu, as a manager, be completely unaware of such a significant matter?

He glanced at the rearview mirror again.

His eyes immediately met Yan Jingchuan’s gaze—those familiar, piercing star-like eyes were sharp and intimidating.

Zhang Shi’s eyelids twitched uncontrollably. He swallowed hard, forced a dry laugh, and said, I didn’t mean anything else. It’s just… does Mr. Chen have a good relationship with that Ms. Mu?

He Qiyu first thought of the trending search about the rumors between Chen Shu and Mu Qingxue.

But then she realized that given Yan Jingchuan and Zhang Shi’s status, it was unlikely they would pay attention to such entertainment gossip.

Could it be concern about Chen Shu’s interpersonal relationships on set?

Director Yan and Chen Shu were friends. He had even visited the set and joined them for meals, so that seemed plausible.

Regardless, Chen Shu and Mu Qingxue did have a decent relationship.

He Qiyu replied, Yes, they thavehe most scenes together and often discuss the script.

Zhang Shi looked at her in despair.

He Qiyu sensed something was off and slowly fell silent.

Zhang Shi then turned his pleading gaze to Chen Shu.

Chen Shu had already noticed his hesitation. What’s really going on?

Zhang Shi’s eyes lit up, and he was about to speak—

Nothing, Yan Jingchuan said.

Zhang Shi’s words were instantly choked back.

Chen Shu turned to Yan Jingchuan.

Yan Jingchuan flipped a page without looking at him.

Chen Shu asked, Really, nothing?

Only then did Yan Jingchuan respond, Shouldn’t Mr. Chen be very clear about whether there’s something or not?

Chen Shu raised an eyebrow. So there is something after all?

Yan Jingchuan pressed his lips together.

Chen Shu looked at Zhang Shi.

Just as Zhang Shi was about to explain, he caught Yan Jingchuan’s gaze from the corner of his eye and deeply bowed his head. I was just asking casually.

Chen Shu closed the script in his hand.

He asked He Qiyu, What’s been happening online today?

He Qiyu was still puzzled by the strangely tense conversation among the three. Surprised by Chen Shu’s question, she said, You already know?

Chen Shu said, Answer my question.

He Qiyu replied, It’s just that photos of you and Mu Qingxue rehearsing the kissing scene were secretly taken and uploaded.

Seeing that Yan Jingchuan showed no reaction and likely didn’t mind her mentioning it, she opened the trending search page and clicked on the topic that had already climbed to the top of the rankings in a short time, handing it to Chen Shu. Look at this.

The top post was a photo of Chen Shu and Mu Qingxue in an embrace and kiss.

Netizens in the comments were enthusiastically discussing the gossip.

This photo looks so real!! The handsome guy and beautiful girl look great together. Are they really together?

Wow, turning fiction into reality?! But since it’s Chen Shu’s first time acting, it’s possible he got too immersed in the role.

The crew around them don’t seem surprised. Maybe they’ve been together for a while? Adorable couple acting together, love it!

He Qiyu scrolled through the comments and found that, aside from fans managing the narrative, many netizens were actively discussing the two’s relationship. Most weren’t opposed but seemed quite interested.

Seeing this, she felt a stir of inspiration.

I’ve been meaning to talk to you about this, He Qiyu said. It seems this rumor isn’t just harmless—it’s actually free publicity.

For an idol drama, some leads even need to promote a Couple Persona to generate buzz. With just one photo, Chen Shu had achieved such a great effect—an unexpected bonus.

As for the rumor, it’s common for celebrities to have relationships fabricated. Even if netizens misunderstand for a while, they won’t dwell on it, and it won’t affect Chen Shu.

We could actually take this opportunity to follow up. What do you think?

Chen Shu said, Take it down.

He Qiyu had anticipated this: Are you worried your girlfriend will misunderstand?

Zhang Shi’s heart skipped a beat, and he couldn’t help but glance at Yan Jingchuan.

Yan Jingchuan lowered his gaze to the documents in his hand, his expression unreadable.

He Qiyu continued, I really beg you to consider my suggestion—let me talk to your girlfriend. You’re an actor; sometimes rumors or publicity are unavoidable. This is your career. If she truly loves you, she’ll understand.

Chen Shu glanced at Yan Jingchuan and smiled. Forget it.

He Qiyu frowned. How can we just forget it?

Both Director Yan and Zhang Shi were already aware of Chen Shu’s relationship status, so she didn’t beat around the bush. I know your girlfriend is quite possessive of you—

Zhang Shi hastily raised a fist to his mouth and coughed violently.

Even if it was the truth, she couldn’t say it right in front of Director Yan!

However, He Qiyu failed to grasp his hint. —and she tends to get jealous easily. But you can’t keep indulging her like this. After all, you’re not deceiving her. Unconditional leniency will only spoil her—

Zhang Shi listened in terror, coughing with all his might until it sounded wrenching.

He Qiyu finally stopped and looked at him with concern. Assistant Zhang, are you alright?

Ah, just a sore throat, Zhang Shi said, frantically signaling with his eyes.

Realizing he didn’t want her to say more, He Qiyu hesitated, then awkwardly changed the subject. Well, we’re almost at the hotel. Let’s discuss this another time.

Chen Shu’s smile deepened. There’s no need. Let’s drop the matter here.

Yan Jingchuan turned and saw the curve of his lips, his face darkening like a pot.

He Qiyu wanted to persuade him further, but with Zhang Shi’s warning glare, she held her tongue, deciding to find a calmer moment to talk things over with Chen Shu properly.

Chen Shu was an actor. If the clingy spirit was this jealous, how could he ever film romantic scenes in the future?

As she thought this, she looked up at Chen Shu and saw him open his script again, clearly uninterested in further discussion, so she prepared to turn away.

But inadvertently, she met Yan Jingchuan’s gaze as he finally looked over.

He Qiyu couldn’t hold eye contact with those intense eyes for long and lowered her gaze slightly, only to land directly on his thin lips.

Huh?

He Qiyu’s eyes widened.

That wound? That spot?

Why did it look so familiar?

Yan Jingchuan had already averted his eyes.

He Qiyu instinctively glanced at Chen Shu again.

Her widened eyes gradually bulged.

That wound?

That wound!

She looked at Yan Jingchuan, then back at Chen Shu, her mind racing like a stampede of wild horses trampling over her nerves.

What was going on?

Identical wounds, perfectly mirrored left and right, at the exact same corner of their lips.

No way?

It couldn’t be?

This was Director Yan!

He Qiyu’s stiff expression was hard to control, her mouth agape and forgotten, sitting rigidly in her seat, unable to calm down for a long time.

A coincidence?

Could it really just be a coincidence?

She didn’t know how much time had passed.

The car stopped at the hotel entrance.

He Qiyu operated on pure instinct, opening the door and getting out.

Impossible.

Chen Shu and Director Yan?

She had never seen any intimate contact between Chen Shu and Director Yan—they were just good friends, spent more time together, spoke more casually, had a softer attitude…

The more He Qiyu thought about it, the darker her vision grew. She bit the tip of her tongue, forcing herself back to clarity.

Friends.

They must be friends!

She took a deep breath and stepped aside to wait.

During the waiting period, she unintentionally glanced at the car in front of her.

Wait a moment…

He Qiyu’s face twitched.

She walked around to the back of the car, saw the license plate number, and her barely calmed emotions instantly surged like a raging tide.

It was this car.

The one that had brought Chen Shu to the set today was this very car.

The one who brought Chen Shu to the set was the clingy spirit, and the one who left a mark on Chen Shu’s lips was also the clingy spirit.

Now, the clingy spirit was nowhere to be seen.

But the person who brought Chen Shu to the set and the one with the same mark as Chen Shu—there was now a definite candidate.

He Qiyu looked at Yan Jingchuan, who had just stepped out of the car, and gradually lost control of her facial nerves.

The clingy spirit was Director Yan.

Director Yan… was the clingy spirit…?

What on earth had she just said in the car…

Author’s note: ??