The Film Empress White Moonlight Wants To Be A Salted Fish - Chapter 25

The next morning, before dawn, Lu Yiran, who was sound asleep, was woken up by Wen Shiyan. The first thing Lu Yiran did after waking up was to continue asking Wen Shiyan the question from the previous night.

“You still haven’t answered my question,” Lu Yiran said, yawning.

“Later,” Wen Shiyan urged. “Hurry up and wash up and eat. We’re going to the market with the villagers soon.”

Seeing that Wen Shiyan refused to tell her, Lu Yiran had no choice but to believe her “later.” Lu Yiran quickly washed up and finished her meal, but when she was ready to go out, she looked at the clock and realized it wasn’t time to leave yet. She had been tricked by Wen Shiyan!

On the way to the market, Lu Yiran was dozing off in the car.

As soon as they arrived, Director Zhang turned around and patted Lu Yiran: “We’re here, we’re here. Time to get out of the car, stop sleeping.”

Getting out of the car, Lu Yiran saw the market. The road in the middle of the market allowed people to walk, and both sides sold everything imaginable. It was already lively outside the market, and when Lu Yiran followed the villagers inside, she realized it was even more crowded.

Upon reaching the pumpkin stall, the production team signaled to the few of them to shout louder when selling things later.

Even though Lu Yiran had become a social butterfly, asking her to do something like that in this sea of people was a no-go for her.

However, they didn’t need to shout to attract customers. Many people approached them proactively to buy pumpkins, well… to be precise, they approached Wen Shiyan and Lu Shiran.

“Oh, I’ve seen the TV series and movies you acted in. Isn’t that…” an old woman squinted at Lu Shiran and Wen Shiyan.

Lu Shiran bent down and smiled at the old woman: “Yes, that’s us.”

After the two took a photo with the old woman, the old woman asked her child to buy a few pumpkins.

A girl walked up, and when she saw Wen Shiyan and the others, she couldn’t believe her eyes. After taking a group photo, the girl approached Qin Mo. “Wow, I actually saw my senior! We are from the same university. The senior helped me before, but the senior probably doesn’t remember. Mom, this is the senior I told you about. She’s truly excellent.” The girl introduced Qin Mo to her mother.

Qin Mo shook hands with the girl and smiled: “Being able to get into that university means you are also very excellent.”

“Thank you, senior!” The girl said happily, holding their autographs.

After the girl left, Qin Mo returned to the car.

“Tsk.” She pulled out a wet wipe, wiped her hands, and then got out of the car to throw it into the trash can.

Seeing Ruan Ning also encountering fans, and then looking at Qin Mo, Lu Yiran was filled with sorrow. Well, as expected, no one recognizes her. But that’s good too, it saves a lot of unnecessary trouble.

Just as Lu Yiran thought this, she heard someone calling her name behind her.

“Heh, Lu Yiran, you still dare to come out and be on a variety show.” A person who appeared out of nowhere sneered at Lu Yiran. It was still very hot, but this person was heavily bundled up and looked suspicious.

Xie Shuyao pulled Lu Yiran closer to her and looked warily at the suspicious person in front of them. “Who are you?” Seeing the person about to reach out, Xie Shuyao anxiously shouted: “Where are the security guards!”

The two of them and the suspicious person were surrounded by the crowd of onlookers. Wen Shiyan, hearing the noise from the other side, tried to push through the crowd, but the road was completely blocked. “Lu Yiran!”

Hearing Wen Shiyan’s voice, Lu Yiran wanted to respond but held back, fearing it would provoke the person in front of her.

“Don’t get agitated first. Is there any misunderstanding between us?” Lu Yiran said, while retreating to a safer area with Xie Shuyao.

“Misunderstanding? Heh, there’s no misunderstanding between us. But I just don’t like the sight of you!” The person said, grabbing something and aiming to smash it at Lu Yiran.

Lu Yiran had learned some self defense moves, but facing this kind of situation for the first time, watching the knife approach her, she had a momentary blank in her mind and didn’t know what to do. Her feet seemed nailed to the ground, unable to move.

Just as the person was about to reach Lu Yiran, a scream suddenly erupted from the crowd, instantly distracting the attacker.

With courage from an unknown source, Lu Yiran seized the opportunity and slammed the backpack she was carrying heavily at the person. The attacker was caught off guard, and the security personnel quickly stepped forward and subdued him in one swift motion.

Wen Shiyan pushed her way through the crowd. Seeing the weapon on the ground, she gasped. The small knife lying on the ground was slightly exposed, and if Lu Yiran hadn’t slammed the bag at that moment, either Lu Yiran or Xie Shuyao would have ended up in the hospital today.

“Are you okay?” Chen Ziyun held Lu Yiran’s hand and checked her all over. She only relaxed after finding no injuries.

“I’m fine.” Lu Yiran smiled at Wen Shiyan, who looked worried nearby: “Teacher Wen, you don’t have to worry either, I’m fine.”

“It’s good that you’re fine…” Wen Shiyan said, but she didn’t truly relax until she watched the person being taken away by the police.

Xie Shuyao had just watched the knife about to stab Lu Yiran, and now she couldn’t help but feel scared. “Sister Yiran, have you met that person before?”

Lu Yiran shook her head.

“Never mind, Sister Yiran, don’t overthink it. You should go back to the car and rest for a bit.”

At this moment, Qin Mo ran over from a distance and rushed to Lu Yiran’s side, asking with concern: “Yiran, are you okay?”

“I’m fine, but where did Miss Qin go just now? Why didn’t I see you?”

“Ah, I just went back to the car for a moment. Who knew something like this would happen? Don’t worry, he will definitely be brought to justice,” Qin Mo comforted Lu Yiran.

“Thank you, Miss Qin. Then I’ll go now.” After Lu Yiran finished speaking, she went to the car to sit down. She couldn’t leave yet. Director Zhang was also worried about Lu Yiran sitting alone in the car, so she called Wen Shiyan to accompany Lu Yiran.

As soon as Wen Shiyan got into the car, she saw Lu Yiran bowing her head, tears streaming down her face.

“Don’t look at me…” Lu Yiran covered her eyes with her hand, her voice hoarse.

Wen Shiyan sat next to Lu Yiran and hugged her, gently patting her back. “It’s okay, it’s okay, you’re safe now,” Wen Shiyan comforted Lu Yiran softly.

The crying gradually diminished until it disappeared. Wen Shiyan looked down and found that Lu Yiran had fallen asleep in her arms.

But even in her sleep, tears were still falling from the corner of Lu Yiran’s eyes. Wen Shiyan gently wiped the tears from Lu Yiran’s eyes with a tissue. Lu Yiran had done well enough, considering what she had gone through.

Wen Shiyan helped Lu Yiran lean into a comfortable position and held Lu Yiran’s cold hand.

I hope she won’t have nightmares. I hope Lu Yiran can forget what happened today and have a sweet dream.

When Lu Yiran woke up again, she found herself lying in bed. She sat up and looked around. She remembered that after she fell asleep, Wen Shiyan woke her up to answer some questions from the police, and then she fell asleep again… Lu Yiran breathed a sigh of relief when she remembered that she was safe.

Seeing Lu Yiran awake, Du Mian quickly ran out to find Wen Shiyan: “Sister, Sister Lu is awake.”

Hearing that Lu Yiran was awake, Wen Shiyan and the group entered the room.

Seeing the group rush into the room, Lu Yiran covered herself with the blanket and said with a look of “horror”: “What are you all going to do?!”

Seeing that Lu Yiran still had the presence of mind to joke, Director Zhang and the others felt relieved.

“This time you almost… a large part of it is due to the security of the program team. The incident has happened. You can make any requests for compensation.”

Lu Yiran knew that it didn’t have much to do with the program team. The security guards had tried their best to get to her, but the crowd of onlookers was too large and could not be directed or dispersed, so they were delayed for a while. However, once they got inside, the security guards also shielded her and Xie Shuyao first.

Lu Yiran smiled at them: “No need. I should thank everyone.”

Director Zhang was surprised that Lu Yiran didn’t want compensation. She said somewhat awkwardly: “Then take a few days off to rest first.” Hearing that she should rest, Lu Yiran quickly shook her head: “No need, I’m fine.” Director Zhang asked Lu Yiran some more physical and psychological questions, and at Lu Yiran’s insistence, Director Zhang had to agree to resume filming as usual tomorrow.

However, Director Zhang and the others stayed in Lu Yiran’s room and didn’t leave. Lu Yiran covered her chest: “There are too many of you, I feel a little flustered…” She wasn’t lying. The large crowd made her recall the scene of being surrounded by onlookers with nowhere to escape.

“Okay, okay, we’re leaving then.” After Director Zhang spoke, the crowd dispersed.

Qin Mo glanced at Lu Yiran reluctantly and then left. Only Wen Shiyan remained in the room.

“Is there anywhere on your body that feels uncomfortable?”

This was the question Lu Yiran had heard the most today.

“No, look.” Lu Yiran suddenly got up and jumped off the bed to prove it.

Wen Shiyan was startled when Lu Yiran jumped down. “Slow down.” She frowned slightly at Lu Yiran.

Hearing Wen Shiyan’s words, Lu Yiran patted Wen Shiyan’s shoulder. “Aiya, Wen Shiyan, don’t be like this, it makes me feel embarrassed.”

After Lu Yiran spoke, Wen Shiyan fell silent. She was indeed overly concerned about Lu Yiran today, but how they were friends, and it was normal for friends to care about each other, right…

Seeing Wen Shiyan no longer speaking, Lu Yiran took her hand: “I’m starving, I’m going to eat.”

“Mhm, they saved some food for you. Director Zhang even specially gave you an extra meal.”

“That’s great!”

In the evening, the video was still reposted on Weibo.

Lu Yiran thought the video would have the facts distorted, after all, she was not loved by this world. But who knew the video was posted in its entirety from beginning to end. Moreover, there was an inconspicuous video that only showed the part where she protected Xie Shuyao, with the title: #You’re still fighting each other, but I’ve already started shipping them.

Lu Yiran: “?” She didn’t see wrong, right? This video is actually a CP video!

However, everyone was clearly more focused on the complete video.

What’s going on, why did he stab towards Lu Yiran?

He must be crazy. I hope he stays locked up and doesn’t come out to hurt anyone again.

Lu Yiran’s reaction was so fast. If it were me, I would have been too scared to move.

She even protected Shuyao behind her. Thumbs up.

Seeing the video’s popularity rapidly increasing, Lu Yiran felt she was doomed. Sure enough, the phone rang.

Lu Yiran went to a secluded place, took a deep breath, and answered the phone.

“Your mother and I saw the video. Why didn’t you tell us immediately?”

The voice on the phone was calm. Hearing that they weren’t calling to scold her, Lu Yiran acted spoiled: “Mom, I’m fine, so I didn’t want you to worry.”

Hearing Lu Yiran’s voice, Lu Chiqiu slammed the table in anger: “What do you mean ‘fine’? You were almost injured, my precious daughter! No way…” She finished speaking, hung up the phone, and rubbed her sore palm.

“Hello?” The call was disconnected. Lu Yiran looked at her phone. Given how her mothers acted, they definitely won’t let that person off the hook. That’s good. It would be quite troublesome if she had to deal with it herself. This saves her a lot of unnecessary hassle.

“Lu Yiran…”

Hearing Wen Shiyan call her, Lu Yiran put her phone in her pocket. “I’m here, coming.”

“Boss, everything is done. Do you have any other instructions?”

Looking at Lu Yiran talking and laughing with Wen Shiyan, Qin Mo curled her lips and let out a cold laugh. “No, continue to follow what I told you before.”

“Yes!”