Full Level Sweet Indulgence: The Big Shot Became Addicted to Me After the Announcement - Chapter 8

Li Muli closed her eyes and carefully recalled her past and present lives.

What was the meaning of her rebirth? Why was she reborn? And what was the cost of this rebirth?

Was it to unravel the unsolved mysteries of her past life? And also. Fu Chenyan?

She pinched the bridge of her nose wearily. She couldn’t keep running away.

Memories from her past life surged over her like a tidal wave.

“Sis, I want to be a big star too,” Li Muqing said.

Li Muli frowned. “Why?”

“Who wouldn’t want to be glamorous and dazzling? Sis, I really envy you.”

Li Muli smiled bitterly. Really? Envy her?

No one knew just how much she envied her younger sister pampered and adored, cherished by their father and loved by their mother, practically the center of everyone’s affection.

Not like her ignored by her father and disliked by her mother.

She couldn’t understand it either. Why were they treated so differently when they were both biological daughters?

So she refused. She didn’t want her sister to end up like her.

Why should she? She wasn’t willing.

But then Li Muqing whined to their mother, who blurted out, “All these years of raising you for nothing you won’t even help your sister with such a small thing.”

She froze. Li Muqing froze too.

Only their mother seemed unfazed, rolling her eyes before continuing, “Your birth parents didn’t want you, and we kindly took you in. Ungrateful wretch.”

So that was it. So that was the reason.

Li Muli ran out, her only thought at that moment: Find Fu Chenyan.

She rushed to his company and waited in his lounge until his meeting ended. She wanted him to hold her.

Sobbing, she told him she wasn’t the Lis’ biological daughter. But Fu Chenyan’s expression remained calm, as though nothing could ever shake him.

Yes, expressionless.

He held her in his arms without a word, patting her back and letting her cry her heart out.

At the time, she didn’t think much of it. After all, that was just the kind of person Fu Chenyan was cold and detached, as if nothing could ever disturb his emotions.

She didn’t dwell on it, either, because she was the only woman who had ever been by his side. Though distant, he was patient with her.

Tearfully, she looked at him and said, “Fu Chenyan, you’re all I have now.”

The man nodded and held her tighter.

He was good to her, so why did he have to go and do something like that?

See? The difference between love and indifference is so obvious.

In their past life, they had been together for so long, yet when she cried, that man’s expression wouldn’t even change. He didn’t care.

He didn’t care how much she was hurting. He only comforted her because, as her boyfriend, it was his duty.

But in this life, without her doing anything, he’s the one clinging to her, wanting kisses and hugs, calling her “baby” and “darling” at every turn.

Li Muli opened her eyes, a cold smirk curling at the corner of her lips.

Since heaven has granted her a second chance, she will definitely uncover the truth, why her birth parents abandoned her, whether Fu Chenyan truly loves her, and why that car accident in her past life was such a coincidence.

Li Muli stood up and downed the glass of red wine on the table in one go, her gaze growing increasingly profound.

It seems she’ll have to make a trip back to the Li family when she has the time.

“Report directly if there’s something important.” Fu Chenyan’s face was dark and intimidating, clearly written with impatience.

Everyone lowered their heads in silence, afraid of becoming the first to draw his ire.

Fu Chenyan’s brow furrowed deeply as his fingers tapped lightly on the table a motion that seemed gentle yet struck at the heart of everyone present.

Someone tentatively stepped forward, handing over a document and speaking cautiously, “President Fu, this is the proposal for the land in the southern district.”

Fu Chenyan flipped through the file casually, his eyelids drooping slightly as he remained silent.

Seeing that the first person to speak up hadn’t faced repercussions, the others gradually began to voice their thoughts.

“President Fu, here’s the quarterly summary.”

“President Fu.”

Fu Chenyan gave an absent-minded nod, pulling out his phone to check for messages. There were none.

He refreshed the screen still nothing.

In that instant, his temper flared.

Smack! The sound of a file hitting the table echoed through the conference room, starkly out of place in the tense silence.

“Is this the garbage you’ve produced?”

“The company doesn’t keep useless people. If you can’t do your job, you’ll be replaced.”

His voice wasn’t loud, but it carried enough weight to intimidate everyone.

“I’m sorry, President Fu. I’ll revise it immediately,” the man who had submitted the proposal spoke up first, eager to escape the charged atmosphere.

Fu Chenyan lifted his gaze and waved a dismissive hand.

Anyone could tell he was in a foul mood.

Just then, a jarring notification ringtone cut through the air, making almost everyone flinch.

Silencing phones during meetings was a basic rule…

And for it to happen when President Fu was already displeased, everyone in the room feared they might face the fallout. In that moment, all hearts hung in the balance.

It felt as though doomsday was imminent.

But then, the man with the icy expression picked up his phone. Though his face showed no change, the atmosphere in the room seemed to shift from stormy to calm in an instant.

Could it be, that President Fu had been taking out his frustration on them because he was waiting for a message from someone?

Impossible, utterly impossible. How could someone as cold-hearted as President Fu be waiting for anyone’s message?

Those who entertained the thought shook their heads inwardly, not daring to speculate further. They could only hope the meeting would end soon.

Fu Chenyan opened the messaging app, and the words he had been longing to see appeared before him:

【I’m going to sleep now. Rest early, good night.】

He typed out his reply, one character at a time: 【Good night.】

Rising to his feet, he cast a detached glance around the room. “Meeting adjourned.”

A collective sigh of relief swept through the attendees.

On Set.

“The scenes today are quite demanding let’s give it our all, everyone!” Director Lu called out. “Muli, your part is coming up soon. Get ready.”

Li Muli curved her lips into a charming smile. “Understood, Director Lu. I’ll do my best!”

Tang Tang watched the vibrant, radiant woman standing nearby and bit her lower lip hard.

So beautiful, it’s enough to make anyone jealous.

“Action!”

At the director’s cue, they quickly slipped into character.

Chu Yuexi slowly rose from the bed. The room was empty, and in an instant, she remembered there were still numerous accounts to review in the estate, and many matters required her attention…

She drew back the bed curtains, gazing at the unfamiliar surroundings with a dawning realization: she was no longer the Crown Princess. She allowed Yue’er to fuss over her.

Just then, a young palace maid entered to announce that Eunuch Li had arrived. Eunuch Li, he was one of Qi Yu’s trusted aides. Fearing that Qi Yu might have urgent business, she immediately had him shown in.

“This humble servant pays respects to Your Highness.”

“Rise, Eunuch. What brings you here?”

Eunuch Li presented the wooden box in his hands, its deep and antique hue suggesting it was undoubtedly valuable.

She casually took it and placed it on the small table beside her. “Please convey my thanks to His Majesty.”

“Would Her Ladyship not like to open it and take a look?”

She gave a light smile. “It must be something of great value. His Majesty is thoughtful.”

Eunuch Li seized the opportunity to add, “His Majesty knows Her Ladyship is fond of bracelets. This one is engraved with the Sichuan red flowers you adore, specially prepared for you. He has always kept you in his thoughts.”

Chu Yuexi reached out and retrieved the small box, turning it over in her hands. “Thank you, Eunuch Li. I will personally visit to express my gratitude another day.”

Eunuch Li subtly lifted his head, as if trying to gauge her expression. Hearing her words, he quietly withdrew.

“Your Ladyship, are you displeased?” Yue’er, noticing her silence, ventured to ask.

“There is nothing to be pleased or displeased about. You may leave now.”

Chu Yuexi idly flipped through the notebook beside her, her gaze wandering, leaving the wooden box lying quietly on the table.

Never mind. It doesn’t matter.