Who is Helping Me Win by Lying Down [Transmigration] - Chapter 57

Chapter 57

Yan Jingchuan glanced at her, then turned and returned to the sofa.

Chen Shu also came out of the bedroom.

Wangcai followed closely behind him. Upon seeing He Qiyu, he barked twice symbolically before running to squat in front of Yan Jingchuan. He lifted a paw to press on Yan Jingchuan’s knee, wagging his tail briskly as he waited to be petted.

Seeing the overly familiar intimacy Wangcai showed toward Yan Jingchuan, He Qiyu’s face stiffened even more.

Aside from the hotel at the filming location, Director Yan and Chen Shu must have been living together.

Without a doubt.

This was their love nest.

How could she not have thought of that!

With that clingy spirit—pfft!

With Director Yan’s personality, would he let go of any chance to be with Chen Shu? No way.

She should have realized it when she came.

Why hadn’t she gotten into a car accident on the way here!

“Sit.”

Startled by Chen Shu’s voice, He Qiyu stiffly walked to the coffee table and sat down, her spine as rigid as an iron plate.

Chen Shu asked, “What did you need to see me about?”

He Qiyu wanted to check Yan Jingchuan’s expression but didn’t dare. She lowered her head and continued pulling the schedule from her bag, relying entirely on her professional belief as a manager to keep going. “That variety show I mentioned to you before—the schedule has been sent over.”

Chen Shu raised his hand to take it.

In the silence while he didn’t speak, it felt as if the entire world had frozen.

Watching the second hand on her wristwatch crawl at a snail’s pace, He Qiyu couldn’t stand the quiet and broke it: “By the way, have you finished reading the script for the variety show?”

Chen Shu said, “Mm.”

He Qiyu nodded. “Since it’s a live broadcast, and the program team said they want more authentic reactions from the audience, we won’t have rehearsals this time. But we’ll need to reshoot some scenes afterward, so we’ll have to stay an extra day.”

Chen Shu set down the form in his hand. “That’s fine.”

Yan Jingchuan hadn’t spoken at all. Now that they were discussing business again, He Qiyu finally relaxed a little. She went over the remaining details with Chen Shu, resolved the issues regarding the new album, and then handed Chen Shu a summary of several endorsement offers.

These were all resources provided by the company.

Zhang Shi’s intention to establish a new department for Chen Shu was clear, and news of Director Yan visiting Chen Shu on set had long since reached the higher-ups.

To put it bluntly, the resources Chen Shu could access now were, without exaggeration, the highest standard in Huayuan’s history.

It was a shame that Chen Shu’s talent in acting was so strong that he didn’t need the company’s help at all—he had already connected with Han Shan on his own.

That was even better than the resources the company could offer. She was both impressed and regretful.

Such a ready-made backdoor, and it couldn’t be used—what a waste!

All she could do was arrange these non-acting matters for Chen Shu.

“Aside from the endorsements, you’ll also need to find time to shoot a few magazine covers,” He Qiyu said.

During the three months Chen Shu had been secluded for filming, these tasks hadn’t been scheduled. Now that the filming was over, she needed to prepare for the gap period while Chen Shu would be secluded again shooting The Nameless.

With these promotional activities, at least Chen Shu’s exposure wouldn’t be a concern.

Most importantly, as a competent manager, her artist’s needs were her guiding direction.

Chen Shu wanted to earn money.

She could definitely make sure Chen Shu earned money!

He Qiyu had estimated the fees Chen Shu could earn from these. After finishing, she looked at Chen Shu and said, “With these, your investment should be pretty much guaranteed, right?”

Chen Shu said, “Thank you. You’ve worked hard.”

“Not at all,” He Qiyu said modestly. “You’re the one working the hardest. These schedules are all in different places—you’re going to be busy again.”

As she spoke, she couldn’t help but glance at Yan Jingchuan.

Chen Shu’s film investment plan had also received Director Yan’s approval. Considering she had been thinking so thoroughly on Chen Shu’s behalf, perhaps it could make up for the mistake she made earlier by speaking carelessly?

But the moment she turned around.

Director Yan’s expression made her heart skip a beat.

Then, probably noticing her gaze.

Yan Jingchuan turned to look at her.

He Qiyu’s throat instantly tightened.

Yan Jingchuan asked, How long will Chen Shu be busy?

He Qiyu stammered, O-one month…?

Then, under Yan Jingchuan’s gaze, she corrected herself, Half! Half a month is enough!

Yan Jingchuan frowned.

Wangcai still refused to be away from Chen Shu for more than a full day. If Chen Shu were gone for half a month, he wouldn’t leave Wangcai here.

He Qiyu’s heart raced wildly.

Half a month was the limit. But she quickly remembered that based on past experience, let alone half a month, even one day away was Director Yan’s limit.

She hurriedly said, Does Director Yan find it unreasonable? Then… should we cancel a few?

Yan Jingchuan looked at Chen Shu before saying, No need.

Unless necessary, he shouldn’t interfere with Chen Shu’s work.

He Qiyu breathed a sigh of relief.

Really, it’s not needed? Chen Shu also looked at Yan Jingchuan. If you need me, I can stay and keep you company.

He Qiyu: …

This attitude!

Chen Shu, you need to change this boundless indulgence!

Director Yan is an adult; can’t he understand the saying absence makes the heart grow fonder?!

Of course, she only shouted this in her heart to vent, while outwardly she still agreed: Yes, Director Yan…

Yan Jingchuan lowered his gaze for a moment before saying, During this half month, you must come back to stay.

Chen Shu said, Okay.

Yan Jingchuan said, Wangcai stays at home.

Chen Shu said with a smile, Okay.

He Qiyu fell silent.

This damn smell of love.

But Director Yan seemed completely unconcerned about the previous incident, which made her feel much more at ease. Now that the matter was settled, she stood up cautiously to take her leave.

Oh, right. Before leaving, she said to Chen Shu, Although the show doesn’t require rehearsals, we still need to go through the process and check the script. Plus, the journey is quite far, so we’ll have to set off tomorrow morning. I’ll come to… pick you up… to the airport…

She trailed off mid-sentence.

The increasingly oppressive atmosphere in the living room nearly made her bite her tongue.

He Qiyu frantically tried to recall.

Had she said something wrong again?

Where did she go wrong this time?

Yan Jingchuan didn’t notice her unease, only looking at Chen Shu as he asked in a deep voice, You’re leaving tomorrow?

Yes, Chen Shu said. You’ve been busy all this time, so I forgot to tell you.

Yan Jingchuan’s face darkened by half.

He Qiyu grew even more panicked.

She was the one delivering this news, not Chen Shu.

Director Yan was angry!

Would she even live to see tomorrow’s sunrise…

He Qiyu hurriedly cast a pleading look at Chen Shu.

Chen Shu said, You can go back first.

He Qiyu walked toward the door with an expression of someone who had narrowly escaped death.

One face-to-face meeting with Director Yan.

She suspected it had shortened her lifespan by ten years.

The door opened and closed once, leaving only two people in the room.

Chen Shu looked at Yan Jingchuan, making a reasonable inference from his earlier attitude: You don’t want me to leave tomorrow?

Yan Jingchuan said coldly, No.

Chen Shu then asked, Then what did you want to tell me? Now that He Qiyu isn’t here, you can tell me.

Yan Jingchuan pressed his lips together and stood up: There was something earlier, but not anymore.

Chen Shu chuckled: So is there something or not?

Yan Jingchuan said, There isn’t.

Are you sure? Chen Shu casually picked up the script. If there’s nothing else, I’ll keep reading?

Yan Jingchuan’s expression darkened further. Just read your script.

Watching his retreating back heading toward the bedroom, Chen Shu thought for a moment before rising to follow. Do you have plans tomorrow?

Everything had been normal this morning. There must be a reason for his sudden bad mood.

Yan Jingchuan’s grip on his cane tightened and loosened. No.

Before Chen Shu could say more, he added, You leave tomorrow. Wangcai stays.

Since he didn’t want to elaborate, Chen Shu didn’t press further. Alright.

The next day.

He Qiyu came upstairs early to pick him up.

Before heading downstairs, Chen Shu asked Yan Jingchuan, Are you really okay?

The variety show’s filming date had long been set and couldn’t be changed arbitrarily. Nothing he said now would make a difference.

Yan Jingchuan looked at him. Call me after you arrive.

Chen Shu smiled. Alright.

He Qiyu kept her head lowered throughout, forced to listen to their exchange.

Alright, alright.

I know you’re deeply attached.

But it’s only two days apart, not some life-or-death separation. There’s no need, really no need…

Seeing Chen Shu turn around from her peripheral vision, she quickly followed.

Later, the two took a flight to the program’s filming location.

He Qiyu escorted Chen Shu to the guest lounge. When she opened the door, she was startled.

Teacher Duan?

Chen Shu glanced over.

Sure enough, Duan Xu was walking over from the table.

He shrugged with a laugh. What a coincidence, meeting again.

Hearing this, He Qiyu couldn’t help wondering if her earlier disclosure to Duan Xu about Chen Shu joining Escape Room had facilitated this coincidence.

But before she could ponder further, Duan Xu had already guided Chen Shu into the lounge.

The other four guests had also arrived. With them, all six regular MCs were now present.

Duan Xu, having arrived early, was relatively familiar with the others and was introducing them to Chen Shu.

It seemed having him here had its advantages.

Seeing this, He Qiyu closed the door and withdrew.

Not long after, the program team’s director came to chat with everyone. After a group dinner, the live broadcast time quickly approached.

Everyone changed into the outfits prepared by the program team and gathered before the cameras at the scheduled time.

Gu Hongye, the host skilled at energizing the atmosphere, approached with an expectant expression. We’re starting soon. How do you all feel?

Su Yue, also female, was more worried than excited. I heard it might be scary. I hope it’s not too frightening—I’m really timid.

Xue Yifan, a variety show veteran, chuckled. Don’t worry, these shows are all about gimmicks. They won’t make it too scary, or how would they keep viewers?

Jiang Yan only glanced at Chen Shu, his expression cool and silent.

Duan Xu, standing beside Chen Shu, noticed his look.

Both Jiang Yan and Chen Shu were singers.

Jiang Yan had debuted earlier as a singer-songwriter. With both looks and talent, he maintained strong popularity and buzz.

Since Chen Shu’s sudden rise, Jiang Yan was often compared to him, their fanbases overlapping somewhat, making them semi-rivals.

But since they’d just met, Duan Xu said nothing.

Jiang Yan had always been this personality since debut—it might not stem from hostility toward Chen Shu, and he didn’t want to mislead Chen Shu about it.

As they chatted, the live broadcast countdown lit up.

Simultaneously, livestreams across major platforms went live.

Viewers flooded in right on time, the viewer count in the upper right corner skyrocketing wildly.

The bullet screen comments function was activated.

Dense text instantly covered the countdown numbers in the center of the screen, filling everyone’s anticipation.

Ahhh here it comes! Escape Room, go go go!!!

May I ask how scary is ‘mildly scary’? Is the horror level high? Can timid people watch this? Ahhh I’m a bit scared, holding onto the bullet screen for dear life!!

Chen Shu, Chen Shu, ahhh! After three months, Chen Shu finally appears!!

—

At the same time.

Yan Xinli knocked on Yan Jingchuan’s door: Jingchuan, are you really not coming out?

Yan Jingchuan said: Mm.

Yan Xinli helplessly spread his hands towards Wen Jiao beside him.

Wen Jiao also peered inside and sighed softly, whispering: We clearly agreed to come on a family vacation, and Jingchuan promised to come with Chen Shu. Why is it that now Chen Shu hasn’t come, and Jingchuan is staying in his room watching TV? Since when did he like watching TV?

Yan Jinqing’s eyes flickered: Maybe they had a fight. I’ve said it before, two men can’t last long.

Yan Xinli: …

Stop deceiving yourself.

That’s impossible.

Author’s note: ??