Who is Helping Me Win by Lying Down [Transmigration] - Chapter 55

Chapter 55

After Yan Jingchuan, Chen Shu took a shower in the bathroom and then returned to bed to sleep.

For the next half month, he followed the film crew to complete all the outdoor scenes, finally reaching the last day of filming.

When he woke up in the morning, Chen Shu first felt the familiar weight on his shoulder as usual, but he had already grown accustomed to it.

Perhaps it was because his attitude was too indifferent, never taking this matter to heart.

Yan Jingchuan had also progressed from disappearing every morning to getting up more casually now, passively accepting this long-established habit.

Morning.

Yan Jingchuan had already opened his eyes when Chen Shu moved.

Sleeping in the same bed every day, his biological clock had become very similar to Chen Shu’s.

Hearing Chen Shu’s voice, he turned over first: Morning.

Chen Shu threw off the covers and got out of bed. After washing up, he went to the walk-in closet to change clothes. When he reached the living room, he heard Zhang Shi reporting work to Yan Jingchuan.

Director Yan, Xinrun’s petty maneuvers have been getting more frequent recently. I’ve already relayed your instructions. Although there won’t be any major trouble, the company still needs you to return and take charge.

After speaking, Zhang Shi handed over the compiled documents.

Ever since Chen Shu’s unintentional help led to discovering that Li Wenyu was likely a mole planted by Li Sheng in Yan Corporation, Zhang Shi had found a suitable excuse to transfer her away, and she was dismissed not long after.

Of course, they also returned the favor by making some moves at Xinrun.

Li Sheng had been ambitious since becoming president of Xinrun Group. After taking over as acting chairman recently, he had been implementing drastic reforms, apparently planning to make big moves.

Additionally, his measures targeting Yan Corporation were quite subtle.

Although with Director Yan’s capabilities, he could strategize from a thousand miles away, with Director Yan staying with Chen Shu these past few months and no one holding the fort at Yan Corporation, Zhang Shi still occasionally worried about potential risks.

Yan Jingchuan casually flipped through a few pages, unconcerned.

Xinrun’s actions were within his expectations – such minor disturbances weren’t worth his attention.

And several board members haven’t seen you for three months. They’re looking for trouble privately too. As Zhang Shi spoke, he noticed Chen Shu coming out of the bedroom from the corner of his eye. Mr. Chen.

Without looking back, Yan Jingchuan turned directly toward the dining room: Let’s eat.

Zhang sighed inwardly.

He knew it – once Chen Shu appeared, there was no chance of returning, and serious business discussions were impossible like this.

After the meal.

Chen Shu said to Yan Jingchuan: We’re wrapping up filming today. Director Cui is hosting a wrap party tonight, so I might be back late.

Yan Jingchuan frowned: How late?

Chen Shu said: I can’t guarantee. You should sleep early, no need to wait for me.

Yan Jingchuan lowered his gaze and picked up his water glass: Are you taking Wangcai with you?

No. Chen Shu said, There’s a dinner tonight, it wouldn’t be convenient to bring him. I’ll trouble you to look after him.

Over these three months, Wangcai had spent most of his time at the hotel under Yan Jingchuan’s care, something Chen Shu had grown accustomed to.

Yan Jingchuan paused while drinking water and glanced at him.

Chen Shu noticed his gaze: What?

Yan Jingchuan put down his water glass and said coldly: Nothing.

Zhang Shi: …

Observing this, he knew it was time for him to intervene. So Mr. Chen is wrapping up today? That’s great, we can finally go back!

Chen Shu detected the eagerness in his tone: Are you in a hurry to return?

Yes, there are some matters at the company that require Director Yan’s personal attention. Since Yan Jingchuan never avoided discussing work matters in front of Chen Shu, Zhang Shi didn’t conceal anything. After truthfully explaining, he glanced at Yan Jingchuan. Meeting his boss’s gaze, his hand trembled slightly, and he hurriedly added, Of course, it’s not particularly urgent!

Chen Shu also looked at Yan Jingchuan. If you have matters to attend to, you can head back first.

Yan Jingchuan looked at him without saying a word.

Chen Shu paused, then amended, I’ll come back early tonight.

Yan Jingchuan’s expression remained unchanged as he picked up his cane and stood from the table. Call me before you return. I’ll come pick you up.

Chen Shu said, Okay.

Yan Jingchuan turned his face back to him and added, Don’t get drunk.

Chen Shu smiled. Okay.

Without lingering further, he took the script and went downstairs to the filming set after agreeing.

The final day of shooting went exceptionally smoothly.

After completing the last nighttime scene, Cui Jiancheng personally called cut, announcing the official wrap.

Amid the surrounding applause, Chen Shu went to change clothes before heading with everyone to the restaurant Cui Jiancheng had booked.

Just like the last gathering, Duan Xu lent his car to the staff and came to ride in Chen Shu’s car.

During the ride, Duan Xu glanced at Chen Shu several times before finally saying after a long while, These three months passed so quickly, Chen Shu. Have you thought about what you’ll do after wrapping up?

Chen Shu said, Filming a variety show.

Variety show? Duan Xu asked, What kind of variety show?

Chen Shu looked at He Qiyu.

Lately, He Qiyu had stopped urging him to rest for two months to focus on preparing for the new script, as variety show arrangements were all handled by her.

Hearing their conversation, He Qiyu replied, If nothing unexpected happens, you can take on ‘Escape Room’.

Such announcements weren’t secrets, and since Duan Xu had recently grown close to Chen Shu, there was no need to hide it.

Escape Room? Duan Xu seemed thoughtful.

He Qiyu looked at him. Have you heard of it, Teacher Duan?

Duan Xu said, No, I was just asking casually.

He Qiyu didn’t suspect anything.

Actually, even if Duan Xu had heard of this variety show, it wouldn’t be surprising.

Escape Room was a large-scale reality show with massive investments. Given Duan Xu’s access to resources, an invitation for this show might very well be sitting on his desk.

But since Duan Xu hadn’t heard of it, she had no obligation to introduce it to him.

After arriving at their destination and everyone had entered, she said to Chen Shu, About the program I mentioned earlier: first, the offered compensation is very generous, perfectly meeting your requirements; second, the production company is the broadcaster frequently creating breakout variety shows. With such substantial investment this time, the quality definitely won’t be poor, making it ideal for maintaining your exposure before your film and television dramas air.

Considering Chen Shu’s recent debut and unfamiliarity with specific circumstances, she didn’t elaborate further.

Although the contract hadn’t been thoroughly negotiated yet, the compensation she could secure for Chen Shu would certainly exceed the initial offer.

As for Escape Room’s production company being an experienced broadcaster in variety show production, this show was destined for television broadcast and had collaborations with major online platforms, ensuring high ratings. It could be said this was the optimal choice for maintaining Chen Shu’s popularity.

To demonstrate sincerity, the producer had already confided in her.

The current confirmed regular guests for Escape Room included the veteran female host Gu Hongye with exceptional audience-warming abilities from the same broadcaster, variety show’s popular prince Xue Yifan, idol singer Jiang Yan, and rising starlet Su Yue.

With such a high-profile lineup, even if the variety show’s content is terrible, it won’t go unnoticed.

Chen Shu had been secluded for three months filming, during which he casually released a few songs that repeatedly reignited clips from Here For You. Trending searches didn’t require team manipulation yet remained consistently high.

With this foundation, even if he just wanted to earn money for investments, only a variety show with such substantial influence would suffice.

He Qiyu asked, Do you think it’s suitable?

Chen Shu didn’t pay much attention: You arrange it.

He had never participated in any variety shows and had no expertise in this area, so leaving it to He Qiyu was more appropriate.

He Qiyu nodded and added, After wrapping up filming, you’ll need to shoot one or two programs to promote ‘Moon in the Mirror.’ I’ll continue scouting for you during this period, but it’s unlikely to change since there’s currently no variety show larger or hotter than ‘Escape Room.’

As she spoke, they approached the crowd.

Before leaving, she finally said, Drink less tonight—alcohol harms the body.

She still remembered the scene from the last gathering.

When Chen Shu got drunk, Director Yan came to pick him up—

He Qiyu: …

Now, every time she recalls it, she feels those two were being blatantly obvious.

How did she fail to notice the relationship between Chen Shu and Director Yan back then!

Chen Shu didn’t see her expression: Mm.

Getting drunk last time was an accident. Now that he understood his original body’s alcohol tolerance, he had no intention of drinking much anyway.

Nearby, Cui Jiancheng spotted him and directly pulled him away from He Qiyu’s side.

After several rounds of drinks, Chen Shu’s phone rang with an incoming call.

He checked his watch, answered the call, and stood up to walk toward the window.

Before he could turn back after hanging up, Duan Xu also approached.

Are you leaving?

Chen Shu said, Mm.

Duan Xu raised his glass and drained it, smiling, You didn’t drink as heartily as last time. What’s wrong? Afraid of getting drunk on the final night?

Chen Shu recalled something and smiled faintly: I have a sobriety ban.

Seeing his smile, Duan Xu’s grip on his glass tightened repeatedly: Is it your girlfriend?

Chen Shu neither confirmed nor denied.

He returned to the table, bid farewell to Cui Jiancheng, and turned to head outside.

Duan Xu set down his glass: I’ll see you out.

Before Chen Shu could refuse, he added, I could use some fresh air anyway to clear my head.

Chen Shu then said, Alright.

The two walked downstairs together to the entrance.

Chen Shu stood on the steps, scanning the surroundings.

In the night, Yan Jingchuan’s car approached from afar, gliding slowly closer.

A cool breeze brushed past.

Leaving the boisterous private room, the surroundings instantly turned quiet.

At the deserted entrance, even their shadows seemed unusually intimate.

Duan Xu gazed at Chen Shu’s profile, softened by warm-toned lighting: Chen Shu, you’re not drunk this time, but I think I might be a little intoxicated…

Chen Shu turned to look at him: What?

The inexplicable impulse fermented by alcohol surged fiercely.

Duan Xu stepped closer, grabbing Chen Shu’s arm: Chen Shu…

What are you doing.

Chen Shu turned his face away.

The car had already pulled up in front of them.

Before the driver could come around, Yan Jingchuan had already opened the door and stepped out, leaning on his cane.

His cold, deep gaze swept over Duan Xu’s hand before turning to Chen Shu, his tone sharp.

Chen Shu, he said, get in the car.