Who is Helping Me Win by Lying Down [Transmigration] - Chapter 94

Chapter 94

Regarding the media, should we ask Chen Shu for his opinion? Yan Xinli said, looking across the table.

Chen Hexuan and Hua Yun had lost their ability to react and instinctively turned to look at Chen Shu.

Chen Shu said, I’m fine with anything.

Yan Jingchuan glanced at him.

Chen Shu added, I’ll follow Jingchuan’s lead.

Everyone then turned their attention to Yan Jingchuan.

Yan Jingchuan said, Invite them.

Wen Jiao nodded: Then let’s invite them. After all, news of your engagement isn’t something that can be easily kept secret. The wedding will need to be scheduled soon anyway, and it wouldn’t be appropriate to keep hiding things then.

Wedding?

Chen Hexuan sat rigidly in his seat.

Having learned about his son’s relationship less than a week ago, he now found himself discussing marriage with the other party’s parents – it was all a bit too much for him to process.

But… Hua Yun also hesitated, Isn’t this too rushed?

Wen Jiao asked, Are you saying we shouldn’t invite the media?

Hua Yun: …

With everyone’s eyes focused on her, she felt intensely uncomfortable.

Aside from her and Chen Hexuan, no one else in the room seemed to find the mention of marriage problematic.

Had she underestimated the depth of Chen Shu and Yan Jingchuan’s relationship?

Moreover, given Yan Jingchuan’s status and position, and the Yan family’s substantial wealth, the fact that they were discussing the marriage in this manner itself indicated their attitude.

Old Master Yan Jinqing’s presence made it all the more formal and serious.

Chen Shu didn’t look surprised either.

Had he anticipated this marriage all along?

If that were the case…

Should she be the only one to disrupt things and play the villain…

Chen Hexuan soon realized this as well.

So when faced with Wen Jiao’s questioning look, he answered on his wife’s behalf: Chen Shu’s opinion is our opinion.

Yan Xinli smiled and said, Exactly, the wedding is theirs, so they should have the final say.

Yan Jinqing suddenly emphasized: Engagement ceremony.

Yan Xinli chuckled awkwardly: Slip of the tongue, slip of the tongue.

As Chen Shu listened to the four of them continue discussing specific timing, he reached for his water glass from the table. Before he could move it, his free left hand was suddenly taken by Yan Jingchuan.

Chen Shu.

Chen Shu let him take his hand: Hmm?

Yan Jingchuan’s thumb stroked the distinct knuckles at the base of his fingers: Do you mind going public?

Chen Shu said, You decide.

Yan Jingchuan looked at him: Then let’s go public.

Chen Shu asked: Now?

Yan Jingchuan said: Not now. Before going public, your studio will have time to prepare the groundwork for you.

Chen Shu chuckled lightly: What, do you have a plan?

Yan Jingchuan countered: If I did, would you agree to it?

Chen Shu said: Of course I’d agree.

Yan Jingchuan tightened his grip slightly: Aren’t you going to ask what the plan is?

Chen Shu returned his grip: Whatever the plan is, I’ll agree to it.

Though there was no need to ask further, Yan Jingchuan still asked him: Why?

My future already belongs to you. Chen Shu smiled. How could I forget Director Yan’s personal instructions.

Hearing this, Yan Jingchuan’s heartbeat quickened slightly.

He gazed into Chen Shu’s eyes, the reckless warmth in his chest surging uncontrollably, making him say: In that case, Mr. Chen surely won’t mind if I move the plan forward.

Chen Shu’s answer remained unchanged.

As long as Director Yan is happy, I’ll fully cooperate.

Yan Jinqing, sitting opposite the two, watched as they talked closer and closer, as if there was no room for a third person between them, and couldn’t help but cough heavily.

The four people on either side were engrossed in discussing auspicious dates when they finally noticed his cough.

Dad? Yan Xinli asked. Are you feeling unwell?

I’m fine. Yan Jinqing kept a stern face as he looked across the table. I noticed Jingchuan and Chen Shu were talking quite a bit earlier. If they have any suggestions, why not share them for everyone to discuss?

Yan Xinli glanced over. Suggestions?

Wen Jiao, who knew Yan Jinqing’s temperament inside out, could guess his meaning from his expression and stepped in to mediate. When it comes to marriage matters, Jingchuan and Chen Shu have no experience. What suggestions could they possibly have?

Unexpectedly, Yan Jinqing seized the opportunity. Then let’s hear what they were discussing earlier.

Yan Jingchuan, still holding Chen Shu’s hand without letting go, stated plainly, I plan to cancel the engagement ceremony.

Yan Jinqing’s eyes lit up. Cancel?

The other four were stunned.

Wen Jiao quickly asked, Jingchuan, what’s going on?

Yan Xinli added, An engagement is no trivial matter, Jingchuan. Is there some misunderstanding?

Yan Jinqing tapped his cane against Yan Xinli’s leg under the table and said gravely, Jingchuan must have his reasons. As elders, it’s only right that we support him.

Yan Jingchuan replied, I’m glad Grandfather understands.

… Suspicion gradually surfaced in Yan Jinqing’s eyes. What do you mean by that?

Yan Jingchuan said, Chen Shu and I—we’ll get married directly.

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Married?!

Upon hearing Chen Shu’s words, He Qiyu pressed a hand to her chest and took half a step back, leaning against the wall to steady her overstimulated heart.

Chen Shu said, Mm.

He Qiyu asked with difficulty, When?

A wedding always required preparation.

For a prominent family like the Yan Corporation, preparing for a wedding would undoubtedly take even longer—

Two months from now.

He Qiyu’s vision darkened.

In less than a month, Nameless would begin its preview screenings.

If the previews gained traction, it would be Chen Shu’s springboard to stardom. At such a critical moment, Chen Shu couldn’t afford any missteps.

Yet he insisted on getting married in two months.

Chen Shu’s wedding…

Though he had only debuted a year ago, Chen Shu’s fame had soared from the very start and now reached its zenith. With Nameless in the mix, she could already envision his dazzling prospects two months from now.

But if news of a relationship or marriage broke out, his resources would inevitably downgrade, and his upward trajectory would be stifled.

What a pity.

Chen Shu was still young. Taking a steadier path, his future would be immeasurable.

He Qiyu asked, Is there any chance… your wedding could avoid inviting the media…?

Chen Shu’s wedding—Chen Shu and Yan Jingchuan’s wedding—once the media caught even a whiff of it, it would undoubtedly cause a sensation. It would be impossible to keep it under wraps.

If they didn’t actively invite the press, given Director Yan’s influence, no tactless media outlet would dare cause trouble.

It’s just…

Chen Shu, sitting on the sofa reviewing his schedule, lifted his eyes to look at her.

Meeting his dark gaze, He Qiyu swallowed her probing question and explained softly, Chen Shu, you know the timing isn’t right yet.

Chen Shu averted his eyes and said calmly, When would it ever be the right time for you?

He Qiyu was taken aback, then found herself at a loss for words.

If possible, she wished Chen Shu wouldn’t date at all for the next five years. Once enough time had passed, his foundation solidified, and his status secured, he could do as he pleased.

But she knew—the timeline was merely her wishful thinking. Chen Shu didn’t care about any of it.

Sure enough, Chen Shu told her: There’s no perfect timing. It’s just something you need to do.

He Qiyu sighed inwardly. I understand.

Once Chen Shu made a decision, he never changed his mind. She stopped wasting time and instead said, By the way, the second trailer for ‘Nameless’ has been released, and the response has been great. The schedule in your hand is for the limited preview roadshow screenings. It’s going to be very busy, so use this time to prepare and get plenty of rest.

Chen Shu said, Mm.

As an investor in Nameless, he hardly needed to learn about the film’s updates through He Qiyu.

Han Shan had even invited Yan Jingchuan to attend one of the roadshow events, but he had declined.

Yan Jingchuan preferred quiet, and besides, it wasn’t appropriate for him to make a special appearance just for a cameo role.

Yan Jingchuan didn’t object to his refusal.

However, when the roadshow began, he still accompanied Chen Shu all the way.

Only after arriving at their destination did Chen Shu signal the driver to take Yan Jingchuan to the hotel, then got out to join the others.

Among the crowd, Han Shan appeared full of confidence.

It wasn’t until after the first limited screening ended, just before taking the stage and hearing the thunderous applause from the audience, that he finally showed a hint of nervousness.

Taking a deep breath backstage, he put on a smile and appeared on stage with Chen Shu.

As the enthusiastic Q&A session began online, related reviews gradually emerged.

#Nameless# Went because of Chen Shu, ended up crying for countless unsung heroes. Don’t want to spoil anything, just saying it’s absolutely worth the ticket price!!

Nameless is so tear-jerking… I thought movies with this theme casting idol actors would be distracting, but Chen Shu was the one who immersed me the most. By the end, the screen was bright but my vision was blurred. Those who know, know wuwuwuwu!!

Chen Shu is so cool!! Seriously fell in love the moment he appeared on screen! Completely different states when wearing the uniform and when undercover, both portrayed so well~ Also, does anyone know the actor who plays the main villain?

The actor playing Jiang Zhendong is so handsome and charismatic… The director went too far casting such a handsome guy as the villain, but his acting is great too! His orders were ruthless and vicious, made me want him to be brought to justice immediately!!!

The main creative team wasn’t surprised that Yan Jingchuan’s cameo would attract attention.

By the time He Qiyu compiled the effective feedback for Chen Shu after a day of roadshows, Yan Jingchuan’s identity had already been uncovered by the omnipotent netizens and was trending with people expressing awe and admiration.

He Qiyu told Chen Shu: After all, Director Yan has been on financial channels and done magazine covers before. With photos and information available, it’s not hard to find if someone really wants to.

Moreover, Yan Jingchuan trending was also a form of promotion for Nameless.

As she spoke, He Qiyu clicked into the content details and found that the topics netizens were focusing on had shifted again.

Yan Jingchuan and Chen Shu are friends? Wow, these two don’t seem like they’d move in the same circles at all?

You can’t tell they know each other from the movie. Are they really friends or is someone trying to boost their status by name-dropping Yan Jingchuan?

Chen Shu must have big connections if Yan Jingchuan did a cameo for him. Their relationship must be really good.

Seeing this, He Qiyu’s eyelids twitched. She quickly scrolled down and saw that the evening roadshow Q&A video had been uploaded online.

Because an audience member had asked a related question, Han Shan had truthfully answered the reason why Yan Jingchuan came to do the cameo.

He Qiyu continued scrolling through the real-time updates, lost in thought.

Over the past month, she had been spreading semi-true rumors online such as photos captured of Chen Shu traveling abroad with his intimate partner, Chen Shu has been secretly married for a year, and Chen Shu secretly celebrated his lover’s birthday – all to lay the groundwork for the upcoming explosive news.

After a month, the effect was evident. The studio had been receiving joint petitions from fans demanding explanations.

He Qiyu felt overwhelmed every day.

She knew very well these were just last struggles before the verdict. In another month, there would be no need for the studio to clarify anything – Chen Shu’s wedding would likely leave everyone stunned.

And now, with the preview screening of Nameless and the exposure of Chen Shu and Yan Jingchuan’s friendship, this was the first step in revealing their relationship.

Brother Shu, Sister Yu, we’ve arrived.

Xiao Tian slowly pulled the car to a stop at the hotel entrance and reminded them.

He Qiyu snapped out of her thoughts and said to Chen Shu first, There’s still one month left. I’ll try to lay more groundwork during this time. You’ve been going out frequently lately, so be careful not to get caught by paparazzi.

Chen Shu opened the car door and got out. Mm.

Noticing his absent-mindedness, He Qiyu sighed again and followed him out of the car and upstairs.

When Chen Shu returned to the room, he saw Zhang Shi was still there. He went to the bedroom first to shower and change clothes.

When he came out, dinner had just arrived.

Let’s eat. Yan Jingchuan was accustomed to his late returns. After speaking, he took Wangcai’s leash and walked with him toward the dining room.

Zhang Shi followed behind them, quietly scoring himself a late-night meal.

As soon as Chen Shu took his seat, Yan Jingchuan raised his hand. Zhang Shi hurriedly handed over the album he was holding.

Yan Jingchuan placed it on the table and pushed it toward Chen Shu.

Chen Shu casually opened it. What’s this?

Yan Jingchuan said, Wedding supplies.

Chen Shu turned to look at him and smiled. Only selecting them now?

Yan Jingchuan said, We can change them to a style you prefer.

Chen Shu said, No need.

The wedding venue in the album was already fully planned – no need to trouble with changes.

Before Yan Jingchuan could ask further, Chen Shu added, What you like is my style too.

The familiar subtle tingling sensation wandered through Yan Jingchuan’s chest again. His thin lips pressed slightly together.

Chen Shu said, Also, the wedding is next month. Make sure to get enough rest.

Yan Jingchuan glanced down at his wristwatch. You should be telling yourself that.

His tone was so deep that even Zhang Shi secretly glanced at him.

After speaking, Yan Jingchuan frowned slightly and was about to add something when Chen Shu responded, Understood.

With the wedding approaching and all the complicated arrangements, Yan Jingchuan had to manage the company while accompanying him on promotional tours – it was never easy to begin with.

Chen Shu said, If you’re tired, I can make time to take you back.

Yan Jingchuan’s tone softened. I’m not tired.

Chen Shu nodded. His gaze swept over the wedding venue album and noticed the date indicated in the blank space. I’ve been meaning to ask – why did you choose this date?

Yan Jingchuan paused.

Zhang Shi also clicked his tongue in surprise.

They were about to get married, and he didn’t even know why this specific date was chosen? Wasn’t that too casual…

Yan Jingchuan remained expressionless. That’s the day after you turned 22 according to your ID card.

Zhang Shi: ……..?

Is this your reason for getting married, Director Yan??

Isn’t this a bit too hasty and eager, Director Yan!!

Chen Shu understood.

His real age was the same as Yan Jingchuan’s – he had almost forgotten that the original body hadn’t yet reached the legal age.

Yan Jingchuan said, If you’re not satisfied, we can make changes.

Chen Shu said, I’m satisfied.

Zhang Shi waited and waited, but only silence remained at the table.

He glanced at his boss, then at Chen Shu, his lips twitching in the quiet.

That’s it?

Isn’t this supposed to be a marriage discussion??

What kind of people are these two…

Author’s note: Barring any surprises, the next chapter will conclude the story.