After Transmigrating Into The Body Of A Cannon Fodder Female Supporting Character, I Stumbled Into A Shura Field - Chapter 7

The photo Zhizhi had received was clearly Su Yining’s artistic portrait.

To convince Zhizhi, the sound engineer used his phone’s image search feature and quickly found an identical picture.

“See? This is a celebrity’s photo, not some random internet friend’s,” he reminded her. “You should be careful. Don’t let someone reel you in with a long con.”

Zhizhi took back her phone, sulking. Finally, she muttered, “Could it be… that Susu is actually a celebrity?”

“A celebrity?! Would a celebrity casually add a stranger on WeChat? Would a celebrity be desperate for 100,000 yuan? Would a celebrity have time to play games with random internet friends?!”

The sound engineer’s barrage of questions left Zhizhi speechless. “She’s just a scammer. She saw you could easily come up with 100,000 yuan and changed her tactics to lure you in!”

Zhizhi’s eyes reddened with anger. “Don’t you dare talk about Susu like that!”

“Hey, listen, Zhizhi. It’s good to have your own world and your own circle. That’s what helps you protect your talent.”

“But when it comes to matters of human relationships, you’d do best to listen to me,” the sound engineer said earnestly. “I have plenty of friends and a wealth of experience—both good and bad.”

“You could just download the National Anti-Fraud Center App…” Zhizhi muttered.

“What was that?” The sound engineer didn’t catch what she said.

“I said—you should download the National Anti-Fraud Center App!” Zhizhi repeated. “Susu wouldn’t trick me.”

The sound engineer suddenly felt like he was being mocked.

Now it’s Zhizhi who’s been tricked and trapped! Shouldn’t she download an anti-fraud app to see how deep she’s fallen?!

The sound engineer was driven to desperation. “I’m sharing my personal experience here, analyzing what happened! The point wasn’t about my own scam, but—”

“I want to meet Susu.”

“Huh?”

“I want to meet this Susu!” Zhizhi finally pulled out Su Yining’s artistic photos and declared firmly.

“Alright… you’re the boss. But talking to me about this won’t help. You’ll need to apply through Brother Geng.”

“I’ll apply,” Zhizhi said, brimming with initiative. She immediately went to find Brother Geng.

Zhizhi’s studio was managed by an exceptionally skilled professional manager named Geng Le, whom Zhizhi and her colleagues usually called “Brother Geng.”

Geng Le was once widely recognized within the industry as a talent scout. However, due to certain circumstances, he was falsely accused and fell into a period of disgrace.

During that time, the artists under his management one by one terminated their contracts with him. Even outsiders mocked him as a stray dog, ripe for anyone to trample.

It was then that only Zhizhi believed in him and took him in.

No one could have predicted that Geng Le would later become so valuable, rising to become one of the entertainment industry’s most unshakable professional managers.

After clearing his name, Geng Le devoted himself wholeheartedly to working for Zhizhi. Together, they maximized Zhizhi’s potential, amplifying her brilliance.

Even after his wrongful accusations were proven false, he never left Zhizhi’s studio.

Geng Le had grown weary of the treacherous colleagues and cutthroat work environment.

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In that kind of job, where progress was barely visible day after day, every colleague had to learn to pretend to be busy, churning out endless amounts of ineffective work.

He had no desire to relive those times.

The job Zhizhi offered, on the other hand, had simple interpersonal dynamics, paid generously, and allowed him to focus on doing his job professionally.

Who would be foolish enough to give up such a good job? Geng Le thought.

When Zhizhi approached Geng Le about wanting to meet Su Yining, his face filled with puzzled questions.

“Su Yining? The ‘vase’ that everyone’s talking about online?”

“What vase?” Zhizhi asked, genuinely confused.

What she found even more baffling was why people who had no connection with each other insisted on labeling and defining others.

Zhizhi showed Geng Le the photo, and he confirmed, “That’s her. The woman in the photo is Su Yining. How did you two meet?”

“Susu is my friend. I want to see her. What should I do, Brother Geng?” Zhizhi asked Geng Le.

“You could go on a set visit,” Geng Le suggested casually. “It’s perfectly normal for friends to do that.”

Zhizhi’s eyes lit up. “Could you help me check where she’s been lately?”

Geng Le looked at her suspiciously. “Aren’t you friends?”

“We’re online friends,” Zhizhi said. “But I want to confirm a few things.”

Zhizhi was afraid that when she met Su Yining, she’d discover that Susu wasn’t actually Su Yining.

Actually… even if she’s not Su Yining, it doesn’t matter, Zhizhi thought. She would have a serious talk with Susu about the situation. Beauty or looks didn’t matter—

Susu was her friend.

As long as it was Susu herself, she was worthy of being cherished.

“Zhizhi, did you ever forward that ‘Qin Shi Huang’ scam text before? The one where he asks for a thousand yuan to unfreeze his assets and promises to send you an antique in return?” Geng Le, like a suspicious recording engineer, wondered if Zhizhi had been tricked by her online friend.

Zhizhi looked at Geng Le with a patient gaze, as if looking at a fool.

A bizarre silence followed.

Geng Le suddenly wondered if Zhizhi thought he was too gullible, that she assumed he’d been tricked by a fake “Qin Shi Huang,” but she wasn’t saying anything.

“Nobody would believe this, right?” Zhizhi asked, looking at Geng Le.

“Of course not,” Geng Le replied, feeling like a deflating helium balloon, his emotions swirling wildly around the room like the gas molecules escaping from the balloon.

Zhizhi stepped forward and patted Geng Le on the shoulder. “Close your eyes,” she said. After three seconds, she added, “Open them.”

Geng Le looked confused, but Zhizhi patiently explained, “One blink of the eye, and this thousand-yuan incident will be over.”

“What thousand-yuan… Wait, I wasn’t tricked, was I?!”

“You should download the National Anti-Fraud Center App,” Zhizhi sighed.

In the end, Zhizhi confirmed with Geng Le that she would join the production team as a set visitor. This way, she could observe the set while maintaining her freedom of movement.

The reason for her visit was that Zhizhi had applied to “check up on Xiao Yingchu’s set.” She had previously collaborated with Xiao Yingchu, and Geng Le had already communicated with Xiao Yingchu’s team.

Although surprised, Xiao Yingchu’s team accepted Zhizhi’s application positively, and the Two Lives Flower production team readily agreed.

News of Zhizhi’s impending visit to the Two Lives Flower set quickly reached Xiao Yingchu and Su Yining’s ears.

Both Xiao Yingchu and Su Yining found the situation peculiar.

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Xiao Yingchu considered her relationship with Zhizhi to be merely a nodding acquaintance, while Su Yining hadn’t anticipated Zhizhi’s arrival on the set so much earlier than in the original story.

Since Zhizhi had come under the pretext of visiting Xiao Yingchu, the production team had specially arranged a private space and time for them to “catch up.”

Neither Zhizhi nor Xiao Yingchu were aware of these arrangements. Their previous interaction had been limited to a brief meeting on another set, so being suddenly alone together now felt somewhat awkward.

“Why is it so quiet in there…” Su Yining wondered, straining her ears curiously.

[ The two don’t have any significant connection yet. What conversation would there be? ] the System remarked casually.

“They don’t have a connection now, but they’ll eventually clash over the male lead.”

Su Yining had feigned the excuse of delivering tea to eavesdrop, intrigued by the altered plot point. But she heard not a single sound.

Just as Su Yining was pondering this, she suddenly had an epiphany. “Master, I’ve figured it out!”

Figured what out? the System asked, momentarily puzzled before switching to work mode. Focus on completing the critical plot point: First Encounter. Facilitate Zhizhi and Shen Zixuan’s first meeting.

“It’s because the female lead isn’t here—” Su Yining began, but before she could finish, Shen Zixuan appeared down the hallway.

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Just moments ago, they were saying the female lead hadn’t arrived, and now here she is.

Su Yining spotted Shen Zixuan and waved her over. “I need to take care of an urgent matter. Could you deliver these teas to Teacher Xiao and her guest?”

Shen Zixuan froze momentarily, stunned by the request.

Earlier, the assistant assigned to her by Shen Entertainment had mentioned that a major figure was visiting the production today, currently meeting with Xiao Yingchu. The assistant, who had some influence, had urged her to come and see if there were any opportunities. If she could gain this person’s favor, she could skyrocket in the entertainment industry.

Shen Zixuan had been tempted by the idea and hesitantly decided to come. But as soon as she arrived, Su Yining handed her this perfect chance to make a connection.

She had noticed Su Yining lingering nearby for a while, likely hoping for the same opportunity…

Yet Teacher Su casually handed the opportunity to her.

As Shen Zixuan hesitated, clutching the tray, Su Yining opened the door for her and gently nudged her forward, helping her overcome her reservations.

Why is Teacher Su so kind…?

Shen Zixuan was deeply moved.

When Xiao Yingchu and Zhizhi turned to look at her, Shen Zixuan couldn’t help but say, “This tea is from Teacher Su. She wanted to make sure you wouldn’t get thirsty while reminiscing.”

*****

Xiao Yingchu and Zhizhi, who hadn’t spoken a word so far, remained silent.

Xiao Yingchu’s gaze, as icy as ever when she looked at Shen Zixuan, quickly shifted to the pleasantly warm tea. Her expression softened, and her voice gentled. “We should thank Teacher Su.”

Xiao Yingchu took a sip of tea, thinking to herself that Su Yining was indeed a kind person—a… very gentle person.

When Zhizhi heard that the tea was a gift from Su Yining, her attention was instantly drawn to the beverage. She accepted the cup, its transparent glass revealing the tea leaves unfurling like delicate butterflies, bringing her a sense of contentment and joy.

This was Zhizhi’s first encounter with Shen Zixuan. Like a graceful butterfly, Shen Zixuan drifted gently through her heart, leaving an indelible impression. Even in this brief meeting, Zhizhi felt deeply drawn to her.

When Shen Zixuan was overwhelmed by Xiao Yingchu’s domineering presence, Zhizhi realized that even such a gentle girl had her own fragility. She wanted to cherish that fragility, to protect her freedom…

The System repeated the passage in its emotionless robotic voice. Though devoid of sentiment, Su Yining could vividly imagine the brewing storm of melodrama in that scene.

She flees, she pursues, she protects, she soars!

Thrilling!

Su Yining’s heart raced. Over-the-top melodrama—she loved it! A stormy love triangle—she craved it!

Support After Transmigrating Into The Body Of A Cannon Fodder Female Supporting Character, I Stumbled Into A Shura Field