The Film Empress White Moonlight Wants To Be A Salted Fish - Chapter 10

Lu Yiran attributed all her heart-fluttering moments with Wen Shiyan to the fact that Wen Shiyan was simply too good looking.

That must be it, absolutely! Lu Yiran thought to herself.

“Miss Lu.” Wen Shiyan’s voice shattered the safe zone Lu Yiran had just built for herself.

“Ah, ah, I’m coming.” Lu Yiran opened the door a crack, standing behind it and asking, “What is it, Teacher Wen?”

“Nothing, just calling you for dinner.” Looking at the cautious Lu Yiran, Wen Shiyan increasingly felt that Lu Yiran was deliberately avoiding her.

Lu Yiran secretly sighed in relief. Just as she was about to open the door and step out, Wen Shiyan suddenly reached out and grabbed her wrist.

Lu Yiran looked at Wen Shiyan in confusion. She tried to pull her wrist free but couldn’t escape Wen Shiyan’s grip.

“Teacher Wen, stop joking, let’s go eat…”

“You’re avoiding me.” Wen Shiyan pulled Lu Yiran’s hand closer, looking directly into her eyes. Being looked at like this by Wen Shiyan, Lu Yiran instinctively wanted to avert her gaze.

“Wen Shiyan, you’re too conceited, who’s avoiding you?” Lu Yiran looked at Wen Shiyan with a hint of disdain.

Hearing Lu Yiran’s words, Wen Shiyan relaxed and let go of her hand.

Seeing Wen Shiyan walk away, Lu Yiran froze in place.

Could Wen Shiyan really be a pervert who likes being cursed at…

It wasn’t until Xie Shuyao patted her that Lu Yiran escaped from this terrifying thought.

“Eat, don’t be restrained, just treat it as your own home.”

Hearing Wen Shiyan say this, Xie Shuyao didn’t hold back. Lu Yiran, however, dared not look up throughout the meal, terrified of making eye contact with Wen Shiyan across the table. If Wen Shiyan knew that she had discovered her “hobby,” she would definitely be in trouble!

“Why is Miss Lu eating so little? Is it not to your taste?” Wen Shiyan looked at Lu Yiran with concern.

“No, all the dishes are delicious.” Lu Yiran said, only to see Wen Shiyan pile a lot of food onto her plate. “Then Miss Lu should eat more.”

Lu Yiran swallowed, looking at the small mountain of food in front of her.

“Teacher Wen, your relationship is really good,” Xie Shuyao said, looking at the two of them with envy.

“Mm, it’s alright.”

Hearing this, Lu Yiran stood up and served the same amount of food to both Wen Shiyan and Xie Shuyao. “Everyone, please eat slowly, there’s plenty of food.” Lu Yiran smiled at Wen Shiyan. Unexpectedly, Wen Shiyan just smiled back at Lu Yiran and calmly ate all the food Lu Yiran had served her.

After the meal, Lu Yiran returned to her room first.

“Shiyan, are you interested in participating in our variety show?”

Hearing the voice on the phone, Wen Shiyan frowned. “Regarding the variety show, please contact my manager, Director Zhang. You know, whether it’s a movie or anything else, it’s always my manager who arranges and decides for me.”

Director Zhang knew it wouldn’t work to go through Xiao Yu, so he risked calling Wen Shiyan privately. It was well known that Wen Shiyan had never participated in any variety show before, constantly busy with filming dramas, movies, and attending charity events.

“If you agree to participate, just name your conditions, I will meet them all!”

With Wen Shiyan’s fame, it would be a guaranteed profit for the director if she agreed.

The two were old friends, and Wen Shiyan didn’t want to refuse directly. She thought for a while and told Director Zhang that she would give him a reply by tonight.

After reviewing the files Director Zhang sent her, Wen Shiyan opened WeChat and clicked on Lu Yiran’s profile picture.

Wen Shiyan: [Come to my room, the door isn’t locked.]

Lu Yiran: [???]

For the first time, Lu Yiran felt fear through text. She walked out of her room, stood in front of Wen Shiyan’s door, took a deep breath, and resolutely pushed the door open.

After Lu Yiran entered Wen Shiyan’s room, she found Wen Shiyan was looking at something. Sensing Lu Yiran’s presence, Wen Shiyan put down what was in her hand and called Lu Yiran to sit beside her.

Lu Yiran sat down next to Wen Shiyan somewhat nervously, staring down at the floor.

“A director contacted me about participating in a variety show. Do you want to go?”

Upon hearing this, Lu Yiran thought, Could Wen Shiyan be planning to take her along? But Lu Yiran quickly dismissed the thought.

“Of course, I want to go! Is Teacher Wen going to take me?”

“Mm.”

Hearing Wen Shiyan’s reply, Lu Yiran couldn’t believe her ears. She hadn’t misheard, had she? Wen Shiyan was actually going to take her to a variety show.

“I see. You can go back now.”

Lu Yiran floated back to her room and sat down, trying to process Wen Shiyan’s words. She pinched her cheek. Feeling a slight pain, she lay down on the bed and began to take her afternoon nap.

Waking up in the afternoon, Lu Yiran recalled Wen Shiyan’s words and got up to find her, but after knocking for a while, there was no response from Wen Shiyan’s room.

“Miss Lu, the young lady went out a moment ago,” the housekeeper came over and said to Lu Yiran.

“Oh, I see…”

Lu Yiran went to the courtyard downstairs to look at the flowers and plants and play with a stray cat. Lu Yiran thought Wen Shiyan would be gone for a long time, but she had only been in the courtyard for a little while when Wen Shiyan returned.

“The electronic contract has been sent to you. Take a look.” After Wen Shiyan said this, Lu Yiran quickly opened her phone to check it.

“Any problems? If not, sign it.”

“Wait, can I send it to my friend to look over?”

“You may.” Wen Shiyan said, sitting down in the rocking chair, waiting for Lu Yiran.

Although Lu Yiran had already read the contract and knew there were no issues, just to be safe, she still sent the contract to Chen Ziyun and asked her to review it.

Chen Ziyun: [Where did you get this?]

Lu Yiran: […Wen Shiyan gave it to me.]

Chen Ziyun: [The content is fine. All the terms are favorable to you. It seems you and Wen Shiyan are getting along quite well.]

Lu Yiran: [What nonsense are you talking about!]

After confirming that the contract was fine, Lu Yiran signed her name.

“Thank you, Teacher Wen, for this opportunity. Does Teacher Wen have any instructions for me?” Lu Yiran’s attitude changed rapidly as she looked at Wen Shiyan with eager anticipation.

“No…” Wen Shiyan didn’t expect Lu Yiran’s sudden dramatic shift in attitude. She walked into the room, feeling a bit uncomfortable. Lu Yiran quickly followed her.

Wen Shiyan went to the kitchen to get a cup and pour water. Lu Yiran followed and helped her pour the water. Wen Shiyan went to water the plants in the living room. Lu Yiran followed and helped her fetch the water. Wen Shiyan returned to her room wanting to change clothes. Lu Yiran’s hand was itching to help her dress.

“There is no need for that, Miss Lu.” Wen Shiyan calmly stopped Lu Yiran.

“Alright then.” Lu Yiran put down the clothes in her hand and waited outside the door for Wen Shiyan.

Wen Shiyan wasn’t sure if letting Lu Yiran join her for the variety show was a mistake.

“Director Zhang, are you saying I can set the conditions?” Wen Shiyan asked, sitting in front of Director Zhang.

Director Zhang knew there was a chance and was very excited. “Of course! Just name them!”

“I want one person to participate with me.”

“Is it Xie Shuyao?” Director Zhang had also seen the recent Weibo discussions and thought Wen Shiyan and Xie Shuyao were romantically involved. She was about to say that she had already notified Xie Shuyao but was stunned by Wen Shiyan’s words.

“It’s Lu Yiran.” Seeing Director Zhang’s look of disbelief, Wen Shiyan said, “If Director Zhang agrees, my pay only needs to be half, and Lu Yiran’s pay will be paid by me.”

Director Zhang’s thoughts were already drifting when Wen Shiyan mentioned letting Lu Yiran participate in the variety show.

Lu Yiran, Wen Shiyan, and Xie Shuyao three individuals who naturally generate buzz, and two of whom are rumored to be at odds. If they participated in a variety show together, it would definitely bring extraordinary popularity to the show…

Upon hearing Wen Shiyan say that she only needed half of her pay and wouldn’t be paid for Lu Yiran, Director Zhang shot up: “Great! It’s decided!”

Wen Shiyan changed her clothes and opened the door, finding Lu Yiran waiting right there.

“Ah, Teacher Wen has changed.” Lu Yiran said, standing in front of Wen Shiyan. Wen Shiyan looked at her helplessly: “I only mentioned your name to Director Zhang, I didn’t do anything else.” Wen Shiyan then left.

As soon as Wen Shiyan left, Xie Shuyao came downstairs to share the good news with Lu Yiran.

“Teacher Lu! My manager just told me I’m going to participate in a variety show!” Xie Shuyao excitedly told Lu Yiran. Lu Yiran was also happy for her: “Really, congratulations! Don’t forget me when you get rich and famous.”

“Oh, right, I’m also participating in a variety show,” Lu Yiran said, exchanging a look with Xie Shuyao.

“You from Afar”… The two of them said the name of the variety show in unison.

“Sure enough, Teacher Lu and I are very fated,” Xie Shuyao said, smiling at Lu Yiran. “Then please take good care of me on the variety show, Shuyao.” Lu Yiran gave Xie Shuyao a sweet smile.

Wen Shiyan was about to go back to her room when she saw Lu Yiran and Xie Shuyao chatting and laughing happily at her doorway. She quietly walked over to them.

“Ah!” Lu Yiran suddenly turned around, startled to see Wen Shiyan. Wen Shiyan was also surprised by Lu Yiran.

Lu Yiran composed herself and asked, “Teacher Wen, why are you here?” As Lu Yiran asked, she glanced at Wen Shiyan, thinking she seemed to have startled her just now.

“To get something.” Wen Shiyan said, then went into her room.

It was the first time Lu Yiran had seen such an interesting reaction from Wen Shiyan. A startled Wen Shiyan was unexpectedly quite amusing. Lu Yiran thought mischievously, even contemplating the idea of scaring Wen Shiyan again.

At this moment, Wen Shiyan, unaware of Lu Yiran’s thoughts, was discussing the details of the variety show and the payment with Chen Ziyun.

After dinner, Xie Shuyao originally planned to stroll around the neighborhood, but seeing the gloomy weather, she gave up the idea.

Seeing Xie Shuyao hesitating at the door, Lu Yiran asked, “Shuyao, are you going out? Let’s go together.”

Hearing Lu Yiran’s invitation, Xie Shuyao figured it wouldn’t rain anytime soon and went out for a walk with Lu Yiran.

“Teacher Lu, do you like Teacher Wen?”

Xie Shuyao’s sudden question stunned Lu Yiran.

“I don’t. I’m not. How could I possibly like her?” Lu Yiran denied it in what she hoped was a very normal tone.

“Oh? Is that so?” Initially, Xie Shuyao wasn’t entirely sure if Lu Yiran liked Wen Shiyan, but hearing Lu Yiran’s denial, Xie Shuyao confirmed that Lu Yiran liked Wen Shiyan.

“Hmph, of course, I don’t.” Lu Yiran said, raising her head proudly.

“Okay, I believe you.”

When they returned home, the two of them tacitly avoided mentioning the subject.

“Boom” Lu Yiran, deep in her sleep, was suddenly awakened by a clap of thunder. Sweat beaded on her forehead, and she trembled all over, wrapping herself tightly in the blanket.

Another clap of thunder rang out. The shadows of branches on the curtain shook violently. Lu Yiran shot up, ran quickly to Wen Shiyan’s door, and started knocking.

Woken up by the noise, a slightly disgruntled Wen Shiyan opened the door for Lu Yiran. Seeing Lu Yiran standing barefoot in front of her, Wen Shiyan stepped aside, letting her enter.