Who is Helping Me Win by Lying Down [Transmigration] - Chapter 78

Chapter 78

Shortly after Chen Shu finished washing up, there was a knock at the door.

He turned around, catching sight of the cane on the floor from the corner of his eye. He picked it up before opening the door to look at Yan Jingchuan.

Meeting Chen Shu’s gaze, Yan Jingchuan’s expression stiffened slightly: Why are you staring at me?

Chen Shu asked: Do you need help?

Yan Jingchuan said: I’m not that weak yet.

Chen Shu raised the cane slightly: This?

Yan Jingchuan fell silent for a moment, then took the cane back from him. Without another word, he leaned on it and walked toward the sink.

A fleeting smile passed through Chen Shu’s eyes.

He walked over behind Yan Jingchuan: Are you sure you don’t need help?

Yan Jingchuan remained silent for another moment, just about to speak when the doorbell interrupted him.

I’ll be right back. Remembering He Qiyu’s mention of breakfast, Chen Shu said this to Yan Jingchuan before turning and leaving the bedroom for the entrance.

But the visitor wasn’t the food delivery person—it was Zhang Shi.

Seeing Chen Shu, Zhang Shi stole a glance at him: Good morning, Mr. Chen.

Last night he had called Director Yan, but as soon as the call connected, he heard Director Yan speak in an unusually strange tone, saying We’ll discuss everything tomorrow, before hanging up.

He was stunned at first, then immediately remembered Chen Shu had been drugged. Recalling Director Yan’s tone, things became much clearer, leaving only one thought in his mind.

Would Director Yan blame him for interrupting their intimate moment…

Would Director Yan make things difficult for him because he interrupted their intimate moment…

So today he deliberately arrived later than usual, hoping Director Yan would appreciate his consideration.

Now seeing Chen Shu, Zhang Shi couldn’t help but scrutinize him a bit more.

Drugged last night, yet full of energy this morning—it seemed Chen Shu was in good health.

Morning, Chen Shu said. How did the investigation go last night?

Zhang Shi said: We already have results.

He followed Chen Shu toward the bedroom, but when he looked up, he noticed the hickey on the side of Chen Shu’s neck, making his eyelids twitch violently.

He hadn’t seen that before.

Did they get too wild last night?

Zhang Shi lowered his head.

Inadvertently discovering his boss’s privacy made him quite uncomfortable.

He forgot to speak up, and Chen Shu, thinking he wanted to see Yan Jingchuan first, didn’t press further.

When they reached the bedroom, Zhang Shi continued following Chen Shu to the bathroom.

Chen Shu entered, while Zhang Shi stopped at the doorway, listening to the sound of running water inside: Director Yan.

Yan Jingchuan said: Speak.

Zhang Shi was taken aback.

Why did Director Yan’s voice sound a bit hoarse?

But he didn’t dare delay, immediately responding: Last night I went to Mr. Chen’s room, but the water he drank had been taken away. I had Meng Changdong carefully inspect the room and found traces of where a camera had been installed. The equipment inside was also removed.

Meng Changdong was Director Yan’s driver and bodyguard, having been with Director Yan longer than him. Rumor had it he was retired personnel with considerable experience in these matters.

So when Meng Changdong said this, Zhang Shi immediately reported it to the police.

Unfortunately, just like the traces in the room, the hotel’s surveillance footage had already been erased, which greatly impacted the investigation.

The police conducted overnight screenings and identified a suspect, but the person isn’t a hotel staff member and covered their tracks well. They haven’t been caught yet, Zhang Shi concluded.

Hearing this, Yan Jingchuan set down the towel in his hand, picked up his cane instead, and turned to look at him.

Meeting these seemingly calm eyes, Zhang Shi’s heart tightened. He bowed his head and said: I’m sorry, Director Yan. I’ll follow up immediately.

Yan Jingchuan said: Get me results in the shortest time possible.

Zhang Shi said, Understood!

Just as he was about to leave after speaking, he heard his boss speak again.

Wait.

Zhang Shi stopped and looked up at him. Director Yan?

Yan Jingchuan said, What’s going on with Xinrun?

Zhang Shi instinctively glanced at Chen Shu and said tactfully, Li Sheng seems to have been extremely busy these past few days.

Is that so. Yan Jingchuan said, He still looks quite relaxed to me.

Understanding the implication, Zhang Shi looked somewhat troubled. Director Yan…

Their recent actions were already on the verge of breaking all pretense. If they escalated further, it would be impossible for Li Sheng not to notice.

Suddenly declaring war on Xinrun Group—a behemoth nearly on par with Yan Corporation—was extremely risky, even if they held the advantage of striking first.

Just then, the doorbell rang again.

Chen Shu went to open the door and gestured for the room service staff to bring the breakfast cart into the bedroom.

Let’s eat first. Chen Shu placed his hand on Yan Jingchuan’s wrist.

Mm. Yan Jingchuan used the support to return to the bedside and sit down.

Zhang Shi blinked.

At this hour, Director Yan and Chen Shu still hadn’t eaten?

Also.

Was Director Yan pretending to be sick again?

Why did Chen Shu look perfectly fine while Director Yan seemed somewhat weak?

Zhang Shi didn’t dare to dwell on it further and asked, Director Yan, should I come back later?

No need. Yan Jingchuan looked at Chen Shu. Do you have any leads about last night?

Chen Shu had already picked up clues from their conversation. You want to take action against Xinrun?

The perpetrator had acted so brazenly in the hotel with such practiced methods—aside from Li Sheng, he couldn’t think of anyone else who would do it.

Yan Jingchuan’s tone turned cold and stern. Since he dared to touch my person, he should be prepared to pay the price.

My person?

Chen Shu glanced at him with a faint, mocking smile.

Yan Jingchuan’s grip on his chopsticks tightened slightly, his expression unchanged. What, do you have an objection?

An objection? Chen Shu suppressed his smile. No, Director Yan is always right.

Zhang Shi: …

Alright.

Enough.

Stop showing off.

Even Wangcai would be fed up.

Perhaps sensing the slight envy in his heart, Yan Jingchuan turned to Zhang Shi. Notify everyone, we’ll have a meeting in half an hour.

Zhang Shi quickly said, Understood.

Also. Yan Jingchuan frowned upon seeing Chen Shu’s disheveled bathrobe. Buy two sets of clothes and bring them up.

Zhang Shi’s eyelid twitched violently again. Understood.

After he left, Chen Shu said, Are you prepared to deal with Xinrun?

Yan Jingchuan said, Yes.

Chen Shu nodded and didn’t try to dissuade him.

In the original plot, Li Sheng had taken advantage of Yan Jingchuan’s critical illness to ruthlessly devour Yan Corporation, using the excuse that Yan Jingchuan was Chi Yu’s unattainable love—even though Chi Yu had never acted on it.

By the time he arrived in this world, before any plot developments occurred, Yan Jingchuan had already discovered the moles Li Sheng planted within Yan Corporation. This proved that Li Sheng’s intention to target Yan Corporation wasn’t based on that excuse but was purely motivated by the corporation itself.

Rather than constantly guarding against a thief, it was better to take the initiative.

Moreover, in the book, Yan Jingchuan only needed a brief period of lucidity to turn the situation around completely.

Since Yan Jingchuan had the capability to handle this, there was no need for him to interfere.

Besides, Yan Jingchuan had been prepared all along, indicating this wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision and required no concern from him.

About last night, Chen Shu got straight to the point, I should apologize to you.

His memories from last night were hazy. He couldn’t remember why he had spent the night with Yan Jingchuan, but since he had been drugged and acted purely on instinct, he had likely forced Yan Jingchuan to cooperate.

Based on the fragments he could recall, even without coercion, he had gone a bit too far.

Jingchuan—

But Yan Jingchuan cut him off: No need.

Chen Shu looked at him.

You and I are both men. I don’t need your apology. Yan Jingchuan didn’t hide anything. Last night wasn’t just your fault alone.

Chen Shu was surprised: What?

Yan Jingchuan set down his chopsticks and finally met his gaze.

Venting in time prevents harm to the body. At that time, you were unconscious, so you could say you weren’t at fault. You and I— At this point, Yan Jingchuan simply skipped over it. Last night, just consider it as you fulfilling the contract. I said I wouldn’t force you, but this time there were extenuating circumstances, so it doesn’t count as a breach.

Chen Shu said: Do you really think that way?

Yan Jingchuan stared at him: Otherwise? Have you take responsibility for me? Would you?

Chen Shu said: Of course I would.

Yan Jingchuan was slightly taken aback.

Chen Shu gazed at him: How do you want me to take responsibility?

Yan Jingchuan might truly not mind, but he should still state his position.

Yan Jingchuan appeared calm on the surface: Since you’re taking responsibility for me, why should I be the one to think of how?

Chen Shu agreed: That’s true.

Yan Jingchuan suppressed his slightly upturned lips, lowered his gaze, and picked up his chopsticks again: I’ll give you two hours to think it through clearly.

Chen Shu smiled: Alright.

After the two finished their belated breakfast and changed into the clothes Zhang Shi had brought, Yan Jingchuan went to the living room to finish his video conference, then signaled Zhang Shi to arrange for the car.

He said to Chen Shu: To the hospital.

Mm. He had mentioned this in the morning. Chen Shu put down the script in his hand and went downstairs with him.

After getting in the car, Zhang Shi summarized the meeting, asked for Yan Jingchuan’s instructions one by one, and then lowered his head to write the report.

A brief silence spread.

Yan Jingchuan asked nonchalantly: Have you thought it through?

Zhang Shi was completely baffled, but before he could answer, he heard Chen Shu’s voice.

Mm. Chen Shu said, First, let me state that I can’t offer much.

Yan Jingchuan unconsciously tightened his grip on his cane: What can you give me?

Chen Shu said: After repaying my debts, I’ll terminate my contract with Huayuan Media, start my own personal studio, allocate the maximum possible equity to Yan Corporation, and within three years, adjust dividends according to the proportion.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Zhang Shi couldn’t help but inwardly gasp at the proportion and amount Chen Shu mentioned.

What bold claims.

Although it certainly couldn’t compare to Huayuan Media’s current scale, based on Chen Shu’s ambitious promises, surpassing Huayuan would probably happen sooner or later.

From his long-standing acquaintance with Chen Shu, Zhang Shi knew he was never one to boast.

The entertainment industry was a gold mine that all kinds of capitalists coveted. If Chen Shu really achieved this, even for Yan Corporation, it would be a considerable revenue stream.

Thinking this, Zhang Shi glanced at Yan Jingchuan.

Chen Shu was actually so capable of making money—Director Yan must be very pleased, right?

But when he caught a glimpse of Director Yan’s expression, he quickly lowered his head and pretended to look at his documents.

Besides that, I’ll register all my income under your name. Chen Shu said, This might be a drop in the bucket for you, but it’s the most I can do in the short term.

After hearing him out, Yan Jingchuan’s face subtly darkened to the color of a pot’s bottom.

Chen Shu asked: What do you think?

Yan Jingchuan had been pampered since childhood and lacked nothing. Now, with Yan Corporation in his hands, there wasn’t much he could do.

Yan Jingchuan said in a deep voice: I don’t think it’s acceptable. Think again!

Chen Shu frowned.

Even this wasn’t enough?

Then it really was a bit difficult to handle.

If Yan Jingchuan were an ordinary person, Chen Shu could slowly build a relationship with him, even marry him, as long as Yan Jingchuan didn’t object.

But in the end, Chen Shu was merely Yan Jingchuan’s keptlover—a pretext to placate the Yan family. What right did he have to propose such an idea? After all, it sounded more like a suggestion that would only benefit himself.

Yan Jingchuan watched his profile, his expression cold and rigid.

Two hours, and this was all Chen Shu could come up with.

Had he not considered the other side of things, or did he simply not want to?

The atmosphere in the car grew increasingly tense, and Zhang Shi was trembling with fear.

He glanced in the rearview mirror, certain that Director Yan was truly angry.

Damn it.

Why do people in love change their moods faster than flipping a page?

Even handing over all his money wasn’t enough to satisfy Yan Jingchuan—

Wait!

Ah, that’s right. Rich people don’t care about money at all. How could they possibly understand its value?

Zhang Shi had a sudden inspiration. Swallowing hard, he took a huge risk and interjected into the tense atmosphere, Mr. Chen, if that’s the case, you’ll be busy every day. When would you even have time to spend with Director Yan?

Chen Shu looked at Yan Jingchuan.

Yan Jingchuan turned to face the window, his thin lips pressed into a tight line.

Chen Shu chuckled softly. As long as Director Yan says the word, I’ll rush to his side anytime.

Yan Jingchuan’s tightly clenched fingers suddenly relaxed.

Zhang Shi: …

This is too much.

He was trying to mediate an argument, not be fed dog food.

If you’re not satisfied with my idea, at least give me a hint,Chen Shu said. I can keep trying until you’re happy.

Yan Jingchuan instinctively turned back to look at him.

Just then, the car came to a stop.

Director Yan, we’ve arrived at the hospital.

Yan Jingchuan turned and said, We’ll talk after the check-up.

Chen Shu replied, Okay.

The two got out of the car together.

However, by the time the examination was finished, it was almost time for the afternoon recording. He Qiyu specifically called to ask when Chen Shu would be heading over.

Yan Jingchuan had the driver take him directly to the venue.

Once they arrived, Yan Jingchuan accompanied him to the sidelines.

He Qiyu came over to greet them. Standing beside Chen Shu, she immediately noticed the love bite on the back of his neck. Her eyes widened, and she was about to say something when she caught sight of Director Yan. Not daring to show anger or speak up, she silently asked Xiao Tian to buy a band-aid to cover it up temporarily.

Just before Chen Shu went on set, Yan Jingchuan grabbed his wrist. Chen Shu.

Hmm?

Yan Jingchuan met his eyes, his heartstrings taut. After you finish, I have something to tell you.

His tone sounded serious.

Chen Shu asked, What is it?

Having hesitated for too long, Yan Jingchuan didn’t pause any longer. The matter I asked you to think about—I’ll give you my answer after you finish filming.

Okay,Chen Shu said with a smile. Then wait for me to come back.

With that, he patted the back of Yan Jingchuan’s hand before turning and walking away.

Since it was a competitive variety show, the set was filled with props, and staff members were bustling about everywhere.

As Chen Shu headed toward the gathering point, a man suddenly bumped into him.

The man had rushed out from a corner. It was unclear what he had been doing earlier, but his steps were hurried, and he looked flustered.

Sorry, sorry!The man bowed repeatedly in apology after bumping into him.

Chen Shu said, It’s fine.

Hearing his voice, the man looked up and recognized him. His expression shifted briefly before he quickly composed himself and said, Mr. Chen, I won’t disturb you any further.

Chen Shu watched his retreating figure, a slight frown forming on his brow.

Mr. Chen! Over here!

Another guest waved to him from not far away. Chen Shu withdrew his gaze and walked over.

The director was also at the gathering point. He briefly explained the scenes that needed to be re-recorded and asked everyone to prepare to start filming.

After several scenes were filmed, Chen Shu took the water handed to him by Xiao Tian and noticed Yan Jingchuan still standing at the edge of the set.

Just one last scene! the director shouted. Everyone has worked hard—finish this and you can rest. Stay focused!

He then walked over to Chen Shu and explained the shot. Mr. Chen, this will be your solo shot.

After listening to the director, Chen Shu returned the water bottle to Xiao Tian, climbed onto the platform, and put on the harness with the help of the crew. He stood at the marked spot, waiting for the camera to roll.

The moment the harness lifted him, Chen Shu frowned at the man who had helped him into it and said, Wait.

The director didn’t catch it clearly. What?

The crew members didn’t hear him either.

Chen Shu was already suspended mid-air.

In the next second, he clearly heard a cracking sound from above.

It sounded terrifyingly ominous.

The noisy set fell into dead silence, with gasps rising from the ground one after another.

Stop! Pull Chen Shu back now! the director yelled frantically. Pads! Get more pads!!

But it was too late.

Just as Chen Shu reached up to grab the rope, a sudden sense of weightlessness struck. He plummeted straight down from the height.

Author’s note: ??