The Female Lead Keeps Breaking Her Own Persona - Chapter 25.1

Director Bai quickly stepped in front of Gu Jingyun to shield her. Did this reporter have no sense? The reporter hadn’t finished speaking before being dragged away by the security guard.

Qu Anruo noted down the name of the news agency that reporter belonged to and sent it to Wang Chu.

[Wang Chu]: Do you want me to shut them down?

Such a small news agency dared to ask such a question for money. Keeping them around was a great danger. Qu Anruo put away her phone and stood in a less crowded area, quietly watching Gu Jingyun.

The remaining reporters consciously asked questions about the movie, without going beyond the line. Due to the weather, the interview was quickly announced to be over. When Gu Jingyun came backstage, Qu Anruo handed her some water.

“Sister is truly beautiful,” Qu Anruo said with a very innocent smile. Gu Jingyun thanked Qu Anruo and was then called away by Director Bai.

Director Bai looked at Gu Jingyun with a grave expression. “What is it, Director Bai?” Gu Jingyun pulled up a stool and sat down beside Director Bai.

“The situation online is a bit unfavorable for you. I’ll notify your manager later to cooperate with me and issue a clarification on Weibo.” Director Bai said, taking out her phone and showing it to Gu Jingyun.

After the reporter questioned Gu Jingyun and was pulled away, the netizens, having received no definite answer, quickly erupted in an uproar.

Is she feeling guilty? Why wouldn’t she answer?

It really must be true that she used her body to get the role, right?

Comments similar to these were not few. After all, Gu Jingyun had no body of work and no background. Anyone could now stab Gu Jingyun online.

Knowing that she had caused trouble for the film crew, Gu Jingyun sincerely stood up and said to Director Bai, “I’m sorry, Director Bai, I will handle this.”

Director Bai also quickly stood up: “It’s fine. It’s our side that didn’t handle the issue well. Jingyun, just don’t take it to heart.”

Gu Jingyun took out her phone and contacted Wang Chu. Wang Chu had been paying attention to the crew’s news online ever since she learned about the incident. After Director Bai issued the official statement, Wang Chu also posted it using the company’s official Weibo account.

Sure enough, the online opinion of Gu Jingyun improved significantly. Director Bai even posted the audition video to let those people know about Gu Jingyun’s skill. Only then did they realize that Gu Jingyun was not as the internet had described, and many people changed from passersby to fans, or from haters to fans.

With the online matter finally drawing to a close, filming for Director Bai’s movie officially began.

Qu Anruo came to the set with Gu Jingyun every day and stayed there all day long. Gu Jingyun repeatedly told her that she didn’t need to wait for her like that, but Qu Anruo stubbornly insisted on waiting.

Because Qu Anruo often helped the crew members with small tasks or bought them things, the staff had a very good impression of “CEO Qu.” They had also gotten used to Qu Anruo always sticking close to Gu Jingyun.

Su Haodang had been completely silent lately, which Qu Anruo found very strange. Logically, now would be a great time to approach Gu Jingyun, yet Su Haodang hadn’t made a move. It was too weird.

Just as Qu Anruo was pondering this, Su Haodang appeared with a few people.

“Director Bai, you’ve worked hard. I ordered some drinks.” Su Haodang instructed them to hand the drinks to Director Bai. Director Bai couldn’t simply refuse. She thanked Su Haodang and let the crew take a break.

“Miss Gu has also worked hard.” Su Haodang said, taking a bottle of drink from the box and handing it to Gu Jingyun. He predicted that Gu Jingyun wouldn’t refuse him in front of so many people. Sure enough, Gu Jingyun accepted it.

Su Haodang then tried to push his luck by attempting to sit next to Gu Jingyun. Since both were Alphas, the people around them didn’t think much of it. Upon seeing this, Qu Anruo immediately lunged forward and sat next to Gu Jingyun before Su Haodang could.

“CEO Su, please sit on the side. This spot is taken,” Gu Jingyun told Su Haodang coldly. After saying this, she resumed her usual gentle demeanor when looking at Qu Anruo.

That hateful Qu Anruo! Su Haodang cursed under his breath. Su Haodang stood up and returned to his car. He loosened the tie around his neck and pulled out his phone from his pocket.

“Start releasing it,” Su Haodang said with a cold sneer in his heart.

Just when the number of people online criticizing Gu Jingyun was starting to decrease, the appearance of a photo seemed to confirm the news that Gu Jingyun had gotten the role through connections. In less than a moment, Gu Jingyun’s private messages exploded.

Wang Chu was extremely busy because of this incident. She called Qu Anruo and said, “CEO Qu, someone is intentionally trying to sabotage us.”

Qu Anruo looked at the online matter escalating and frowned slightly.

Although the photo didn’t capture Qu Anruo’s face, Gu Jingyun’s face was clearly visible. Moreover, the two people in the photo were acting intimately; they did not look like ordinary friends…

【Who released this photo?】 Qu Anruo asked 666 thoughtfully.

【We haven’t found out yet.】 666 was also very anxious. Gu Jingyun had been slandered for less than a month, which was very disadvantageous for her.

【Then Su Haodang must be the one who did it.】 Qu Anruo sighed after saying this. She thought Su Haodang wouldn’t do this, but she had underestimated him.

Qu Anruo found an empty spot and asked Su Haoyan for Su Haodang’s phone number: “Having fun, CEO Su?”

Su Haodang didn’t expect Qu Anruo to find out it was him so quickly. He sat in his car, leisurely drinking red wine: “If CEO Qu hands Jingyun over to me to fulfill my desire, wouldn’t everything be easy to handle?” Su Haodang knew the Qu family’s style. If the Qu family found out that Qu Anruo was fooling around with an artist from her own company outside, they would definitely intervene. All he wanted was for Qu Anruo to willingly deliver Gu Jingyun to him.

Qu Anruo also guessed why Su Haodang released the photo. She smiled and said, “Then I’m afraid I’ll have to disappoint CEO Su.”

Su Haodang wanted to say more, but the person on the other end had already hung up. Su Haodang was so angry that he threw his phone on the table.

Zhao Lan’an heard her friends mentioning Gu Jingyun’s situation and specifically called Qu Anruo: “What’s going on over there?”

“It’s nothing, Mom, it will be resolved soon.” Qu Anruo had just finished speaking when Zhao Lan’an started scolding her on the other end. Only after Qu Anruo stated her plan to resolve the issue did Zhao Lan’an let her off the hook.

“I’ve caused Anruo trouble again.” Gu Jingyun was actually very puzzled as to why she was always being targeted by all kinds of trouble. In the past, when she had trouble at school, her parents helped her solve it. Now, she had to bother Qu Anruo, who was younger than her, to help her.

She felt like she was truly useless.

“What trouble? Sister and I are like family now, so there’s no need to talk about trouble.” Qu Anruo’s smile was very warm. Gu Jingyun felt that Qu Anruo was like a little sun revolving around her.

“Thank you.” Gu Jingyun hugged Qu Anruo. Embraced, Qu Anruo shyly buried her head in Gu Jingyun’s arms.

After a while, realizing they had been hugging for a bit too long, Gu Jingyun lightly coughed and released Qu Anruo. Qu Anruo also looked away.

Su Haodang was already eye catching. This time, he got out of his car with what seemed like a special effect, holding a bouquet of flowers, and found Director Bai.

“Director Bai, I’ve reserved a private room. Let everyone from the crew go eat.” He smartly didn’t invite Gu Jingyun alone but invited all crew members in his name as an investor.

After hearing this, Director Bai realized Su Haodang’s ulterior motive, but she figured that since so many people were eating together, Su Haodang wouldn’t do anything, so she agreed.

The place Su Haodang chose was relatively reliable for protecting the privacy of public figures like celebrities. News about the crew had been blocked from the outside world. The crew members inside the set were still unaware of the rumors about Gu Jingyun.

Just as the crew members arrived at the restaurant, Gu Jingyun’s car was surrounded by a crowd.

“CEO Qu, our itinerary might have been exposed.” Seeing the dense crowd surrounding them, Yuan Yuan stopped the car and said.

“Drive,” Qu Anruo said to Yuan Yuan after looking at the people outside. Yuan Yuan hesitated but still followed Qu Anruo’s instructions and started the engine.

The people outside didn’t expect Qu Anruo to go against the usual routine. The moment the car started, they scrambled to get out of the way, afraid of being hit.

Qu Anruo called Director Bai. Su Haodang, who was standing nearby, also leaned in to listen.

“Director Bai, we won’t be eating. We’re leaving now.” After saying that, and after Director Bai agreed, Qu Anruo asked Yuan Yuan to drive them away.

“CEO Su, you heard that too.” Director Bai helplessly held up her phone, looking at the still-stubborn Su Haodang.

Su Haodang scoffed and followed Director Bai upstairs.

In the car, Qu Anruo happily said to Gu Jingyun, “Finally, we don’t have to see that annoying Su Haodang anymore.” Gu Jingyun nodded in agreement.

Qu Anruo reserved the restaurant near the set that she had previously wanted to take Gu Jingyun to. She had wanted to take Gu Jingyun to try it for a while, but unfortunately, Gu Jingyun was so dedicated to acting that she had no time. Even for dinner, she would only eat to keep Qu Anruo company.

“I like Sister the most,” Qu Anruo whispered. Gu Jingyun smiled after hearing this, “I like Anruo the most too.”

【She definitely didn’t understand what I meant.】 Qu Anruo said to 666 somewhat dejectedly.

666 saw that Qu Anruo had said it out loud, yet Gu Jingyun still hadn’t understood Qu Anruo’s feelings. 666 checked the favorability rating. It was 35 before, and now it had risen to 50. Even though the favorability was this high, why wasn’t Gu Jingyun showing any reaction?

Gu Jingyun’s palms were sweating slightly. When she heard Qu Anruo say she liked her, she felt inexplicably nervous. Could it be that she really liked Qu Anruo?

But the time was too short. She couldn’t figure out if her feelings for Qu Anruo were love or just a favorable impression because Qu Anruo had helped her.

Yuan Yuan in the front seat pretended to be deaf and mute after hearing their conversation. They had arrived at the restaurant, but she decided not to interrupt them for now. Yuan Yuan sensibly waited.

Qu Anruo felt the car stop and looked outside, realizing they had arrived: “Hey, we’re here. Sister, shall we go down?” She said, helping Gu Jingyun put on her mask.

Qu Anruo held Gu Jingyun’s hand and walked ahead. Yuan Yuan didn’t want to bother them, so she said she had something to do and drove away.

“What do you want to eat, Sister? How about this?” Qu Anruo chattered away on the side. After telling Gu Jingyun she liked her, she seemed to have become bolder in her actions.

“Anything is fine,” Gu Jingyun said. Qu Anruo then looked and ordered a few dishes. “Thank you,” Qu Anruo said, handing the menu to the waiter.

Qu Anruo’s smile was very captivating. The waiter was initially confused about why Gu Jingyun was so heavily disguised indoors. After seeing Qu Anruo’s smile, she took the menu and left shyly.

Gu Jingyun clearly saw the waiter’s flushed, shy face after being flirted with. Why hadn’t she noticed before that Qu Anruo liked to flirt with young girls?

“Are you tired, Sister? Shall I give you a shoulder massage?” Before Gu Jingyun could refuse, Qu Anruo stood behind Gu Jingyun and started massaging her shoulders and back.

Gu Jingyun took off her mask and sunglasses. Qu Anruo, who was behind her, was completely unaware of Gu Jingyun’s current thoughts and was diligently massaging her.

She asked, like serving an emperor: “My lady, how’s the pressure? Is it comfortable?” Gu Jingyun couldn’t help but laugh after hearing this.

“Don’t press anymore, we’re about to eat.” Just as Gu Jingyun finished speaking, a knock came from outside the door.

When the waiter entered, she was stunned and stood motionless after seeing Gu Jingyun. Wasn’t this Gu Jingyun? She was seeing Gu Jingyun!

“Shhh,” Qu Anruo said, asking her to keep it a secret, and also gave her some tip money. The waiter took the tip and reluctantly looked at Gu Jingyun, asking if she could take a photo. After Gu Jingyun agreed, she happily took a few photos and also took a picture of Qu Anruo and Gu Jingyun together.

“Thank you!” After saying that, she served the food, closed the door, and left.

Gu Jingyun was sterilizing the tableware with hot water and looked at Qu Anruo: “Is it okay that she took your picture?” Qu Anruo casually said, “It’s fine.” Gu Jingyun handed the tableware to Qu Anruo. Qu Anruo took it and picked out all the scallions from the dishes before serving them to Gu Jingyun.

Qu Anruo had been eating with Gu Jingyun for a long time. She found that although Gu Jingyun wasn’t a picky eater, she surprisingly didn’t eat scallions in dishes. Therefore, Qu Anruo always picked them out whenever they ate together.

After the two finished eating, Qu Anruo messaged Yuan Yuan to come and pick them up.

When they got back, Qu Anruo found that Su Haodang had already left. Their itinerary had been exposed today, and someone must have done it intentionally. Qu Anruo thought about this and went to find Director Bai.

“I’ve thought about it too, but I still haven’t found out who that person is.” Director Bai sighed after hearing Qu Anruo’s thoughts. She just wanted to film her movie in peace. Her female lead was so good, why couldn’t some people just let others succeed?