The Female Lead Keeps Breaking Her Own Persona - Chapter 23

Hearing this, 666 fell flat. It had been ready for Gu Jingyun’s favorability to hit 100 after hearing Qu Anruo’s confession so it could complete its job and enjoy itself, but Qu Anruo just… left it at that?

Gu Jingyun was very surprised that Qu Anruo wanted to follow her to the filming location: “Of course you can, but doesn’t Anruo have work?”

“There’s not much work right now, no hurry.” Her biggest job now was to follow Gu Jingyun everywhere, never leaving her side. The male lead and supporting actors could forget about getting close to Gu Jingyun!

After they finished the cake, Director Bai’s call came in.

“Congratulations, Jingyun, on successfully getting the female lead role,” Director Bai sounded very happy on the phone.

“Thank you, Director Bai.” After Gu Jingyun spoke, Director Bai discussed the contract with her. Fearing Gu Jingyun might not understand, Director Bai specifically mentioned Qu Anruo: “I’ve had someone send the contract to Jingruo. You can have CEO Qu look it over for you in a bit.”

Gu Jingyun finally let out the breath she had been holding after hanging up.

“See, I told you older sister could do it,” Qu Anruo said happily. She checked her phone and saw a message from Wang Chu asking them to return to the company. Qu Anruo swallowed the cake in her mouth, got up, changed her clothes, and pulled the still stunned Gu Jingyun to Jingruo.

Gu Jingyun looked at the company name and suddenly realized the two characters ‘Jingruo’ were taken from her and Qu Anruo’s names. It must be a coincidence…

“Come quickly, sign the contract and you can pack your bags to go to the filming location next week. I’ll have Yuan Yuan accompany you.” Wang Chu held the contract, very excited. This was Director Bai’s movie; she hadn’t expected Gu Jingyun to actually land the role. Qu Anruo checked the contract, confirmed there were no issues, and had Gu Jingyun sign her name.

“Sister Wang, I’ll go with her next week too.” Qu Anruo then looked up at Wang Chu, who was clutching the contract like a treasure.

“This…” Wang Chu was shocked. Why would the pampered Qu Anruo suggest going with Gu Jingyun? Could their relationship really be like the rumors? “CEO Qu, the environment at the filming location will definitely not be as comfortable as home…” Before Wang Chu could finish, Qu Anruo said, “It’s fine, I’ll just consider it broadening my horizons.” Since Qu Anruo had said so, Wang Chu didn’t press the matter.

“I’ll make sure Yuan Yuan is extra careful then.” Wang Chu said, and then went to find Yuan Yuan. Taking care of two people at once meant she absolutely had to give Yuan Yuan a raise.

Gu Jingyun looked at the beaming Qu Anruo and asked, “Anruo, aren’t you afraid of getting bored there?” Qu Anruo sat lazily on the sofa and replied, “A slacker is a slacker anywhere. I might as well keep older sister company.” Hearing Qu Anruo’s surprisingly out-of-character statement, Gu Jingyun laughed out loud. Seeing Gu Jingyun smile, Qu Anruo happily watched her with her hands cupping her face. Sure enough, Gu Jingyun was the most beautiful when she smiled.

“Where are you two now?” Director Bai, having become familiar with Qu Anruo, asked very casually. “We’re at the airport. Gotta go, I’m getting on the plane with Gu Jingyun.” Qu Anruo finished and put her phone away. Packing last night had been a huge rush; in the end, she had to ask Gu Jingyun to help her. Gu Jinyi and Zhao Lan’an were getting along quite well Zhao Lan’an almost treated Gu Jinyi as her own daughter. Qu Anruo had already arranged Gu Jinyi’s school holiday schedule for her to go directly back to the Qu family home.

In the original plot, the investors in this movie all made a good profit, so Qu Anruo invested most of her savings, and also asked Qu Hanwen for some extra pocket money to invest.

“Anruo, let’s go.” Gu Jingyun and Yuan Yuan called from the front. “Coming.” Qu Anruo said, pulling her suitcase over to Gu Jingyun’s side.

After boarding the plane, Qu Anruo took a blanket and placed it over the sleeping Gu Jingyun. “Shh…” Yuan Yuan, seeing Qu Anruo’s action, nodded. After tucking Gu Jingyun in, Qu Anruo took out the description of Gu Jingyun’s character and began reading it. Gu Jingyun must have slept very late last night, as she looked a bit tired. Qu Anruo kept an eye on Gu Jingyun’s side, not letting anyone disturb her.

Yuan Yuan, seeing how intimate the two were, couldn’t help but recall what Wang Chu had told her: their relationship was not ordinary, and she shouldn’t say too much. Yuan Yuan always kept Wang Chu’s words in mind, but hearing about it was one thing; seeing it with her own eyes was another. Looking at Qu Anruo so close to Gu Jingyun, Yuan Yuan let out an incredible gasp. This is too shippable. She announced to herself that she was now the couple’s first CP fan.

After getting off the plane, Zhao Lan’an’s call came in. “Ruoruo, where are you now?”

“Just got off the plane, we’re heading toward the hotel now.” Qu Anruo helped Gu Jingyun drag the luggage to a black car and had Gu Jingyun get in first. “Mom, I’ll talk to you later, we’re leaving now.” After telling Zhao Lan’an this, Qu Anruo hung up the phone.

“Hey, have you arrived yet?” Director Bai was very concerned about Qu Anruo, after all, Qu Anruo was now the second-largest investor in her movie. Just as Director Bai finished speaking, Qu Anruo and the others arrived outside the hotel. “We’re here, we’re here,” Qu Anruo said, getting out of the car and checking on Gu Jingyun’s mask placement. Director Bai came out of the hotel with her phone and gave the two of them a brief hug. “I had someone arrange your rooms next to each other so you can look after one another.” Director Bai was a shrewd person; seeing that Qu Anruo and Gu Jingyun’s relationship was a bit off-the-charts, she decisively had their rooms arranged side by side. Looking at her masterpiece, Director Bai said proudly.

“Thank you, Director Bai!” Qu Anruo looked at Director Bai gratefully, and Director Bai returned a look that said, I know.

After getting the room cards, Qu Anruo started looking for the room with the luggage: “Found it.” She said, pulling Gu Jingyun with her. The rooms were indeed next to each other. Qu Anruo first opened Gu Jingyun’s room and let Yuan Yuan go in and check it thoroughly. Only after confirming everything was fine did Qu Anruo put Gu Jingyun’s luggage away for her. “Okay, older sister, I’ll go now.” Qu Anruo and Yuan Yuan left.

After Yuan Yuan checked Qu Anruo’s room, she found nothing unusual, but the door inside was too sudden, right? She turned and asked Qu Anruo, “CEO Qu, why is there a door here?” Hearing this, Qu Anruo tried to open it. The doorknob turned; it could actually be opened. After she opened the door, she saw Gu Jingyun in the middle of changing clothes. Bang! Qu Anruo quickly slammed the door shut and shooed Yuan Yuan out, who had no idea what had happened.

“Older sister… well, I didn’t see anything, really!” Qu Anruo explained helplessly at the door. What kind of door is this! How does it lead straight to Gu Jingyun’s room! On the other side, Gu Jingyun finished putting on her clothes and calmly opened the door. Seeing the door open, Qu Anruo quickly covered her eyes, peeking at Gu Jingyun through the gaps between her fingers.

“Didn’t see what?” Gu Jingyun came to Qu Anruo’s side and asked. Qu Anruo’s ear felt itchy, and she couldn’t help but rub her reddened ear tip: “I didn’t know how opening this would lead to older sister being inside.” She said, looking toward the hateful door. Gu Jingyun gently smiled at Qu Anruo’s flustered eyes and patted her head. After Gu Jingyun’s hand let go, Qu Anruo touched her own head. She realized Gu Jingyun was especially fond of patting her head.

Just then, Director Bai sent a message. Gu Jingyun said to Qu Anruo, “Director Bai wants us to go down for dinner.” After speaking, she walked into her own room: “Don’t forget to tell Auntie in a bit that we’ve arrived at the hotel.” Gu Jingyun then closed the door. Qu Anruo then remembered what she had forgotten she hadn’t called Zhao Lan’an yet. She quickly took out her phone and dialed Zhao Lanan’s number.

“What’s going on? Why are you calling so late?” Zhao Lan’an was currently getting a spa with Fang Yumeng, who, hearing Qu Anruo’s voice, also called out to Qu Anruo. Qu Anruo said coaxingly, “Mom~ My good mom~ I just forgot while I was packing.” Suddenly, just as Qu Anruo’s voice fell, she heard the sound of the doorknob turning and then stopping. It’s over; Gu Jingyun definitely heard that. Qu Anruo climbed onto her bed, feeling like crying.

“You were packing? Why don’t I believe you?” Zhao Lan’an said, clearly unconvinced. Seeing that Zhao Lan’an still didn’t believe her, Qu Anruo got up, took a photo of the closet Yuan Yuan had neatly arranged, and sent it to Zhao Lan’an. Only then did Zhao Lanan believe her and hang up the phone, finally instructing Qu Anruo to make sure Gu Jingyun ate well.

“Sigh.” Qu Anruo tossed her phone onto the bed and lay motionless on it.

[Pfft, I’m dying of laughter.] Qu Anruo’s expression just now was too funny. 666 rolled around laughing in the system space.

[Laugh all you want. You’ll be busy later.] Qu Anruo retorted unceremoniously to 666. After saying that, she heard a knock and got up with her phone.

“Let’s go.” Seeing Qu Anruo’s slightly messy hair, Gu Jingyun instinctively smoothed it down for her. “Mmm…” Qu Anruo nodded and followed Gu Jingyun.

When Director Bai saw Qu Anruo come downstairs, she pulled her aside and asked, “CEO Qu, how are the rooms?” Qu Anruo heard this and knew it was Director Bai’s doing! “Ahem, ahem, Director Bai, we aren’t that kind of relationship,” Qu Anruo whispered an explanation to Director Bai. Director Bai gave Qu Anruo a thumbs-up with an expression that said, I understand.

Director Bai waved to everyone, saying, “Come on, let’s go eat.” As Director Bai spoke, Qu Anruo spotted Xu Nanxi, surrounded by several assistants, one of whom was fanning her and another holding her juice.

“CEO Qu, that Miss Xu Nanxi is the female second lead. She has many scenes with our Jingyun,” Yuan Yuan explained when she saw Qu Anruo looking at Xu Nanxi. Qu Anruo hadn’t expected the female second lead to be Xu Nanxi. The plot was indeed beginning to change.