The Film Empress White Moonlight Wants To Be A Salted Fish - Chapter 27

Wang Dao’s father grabbed him up from the ground. “Apologize!”

Hearing his father’s voice, Wang Dao fiercely pointed his finger at the group. “You all just wait and see!”

“You, you!” Wang Dao’s father clutched his chest, hating his son’s retreating back.

Lu Chichiu signaled for the bodyguard next to him to support him. “Mr. Wang, please don’t let it ruin your health. He’s just an illegitimate son, after all.” With her casual remark, Wang Dao’s father seemed to realize something. To this day, this illegitimate son of his had only ever caused him trouble and never let him rest easy. And now he even dared to defy him!

“Miss Lu is right, I will give you all an explanation for this matter.” Wang Dao’s father finished speaking and was helped away by the bodyguard.

“Those father and son are truly disgusting,” Lu Chichiu said in distaste.

“It’s alright, Chichiu, don’t think about them,” Pei Ruochu said, taking Lu Chichiu’s hand.

Wen Shiyan knew Pei Ruochu wanted to send her away. She knew the relationship between Lu Yiran and the two of them after seeing them. After watching them resolve the trouble, Wen Shiyan approached as if she knew nothing.

“Is it resolved?” Wen Shiyan asked Lu Yiran. Lu Yiran cleared her throat twice after hearing the question: “Yes, that’s right, the two ladies helped me out, and that’s why I’m fine.” Lu Yiran then thanked the two of them.

Where Wen Shiyan couldn’t see, Lu Yiran frantically blinked and hinted at the two of them. Pei Ruochu and Lu Chichiu played along, saying, “You’re welcome, it was just a small favor.”

“Well, we’ll be leaving now. You and your friend have fun.” Lu Chichiu finished speaking, looped her arm through Pei Ruochu’s, and left.

“They really are good people,” Wen Shiyan said, watching the two walk away. Hearing Wen Shiyan’s words, Lu Yiran laughed awkwardly: “Haha, yes, yes, they really are good people…”

Recalling Wang Dao saying her bracelet and Wen Shiyan’s necklace were the same design, Lu Yiran secretly glanced at Wen Shiyan.

“Miss Lu, why are you here?”

Hearing that voice, Lu Yiran frowned and looked behind her, and sure enough, it was Qin Mo. Qin Mo was smiling as she walked towards them.

However, when Qin Mo came closer, Lu Yiran felt that Qin Mo was slightly different from before…

Noticing Lu Yiran staring at her face, Qin Mo touched her face in surprise: “Miss Lu, is there something on my face?”

Hearing Qin Mo’s words, Lu Yiran understood. “You… No, there’s nothing on your face.”

Qin Mo didn’t mind and said brightly, “Miss Lu, would you honor me by having a meal with me later? Miss Wen and Miss Chen too.”

Chen Ziyun shook her head, “I won’t be joining.” She had plans to eat with her family later.

Lu Yiran looked at Wen Shiyan, knowing she couldn’t go home with Pei Ruochu and the others after the banquet. After hearing Wen Shiyan agree, Lu Yiran also nodded in agreement. She thought it would be fine with Wen Shiyan there.

However, after getting into Qin Mo’s car, Lu Yiran felt that she had overthought things.

“Miss Lu and Miss Wen, please sit together.” Qin Mo said, sitting in the passenger seat.

Qin Mo didn’t say another word along the way. Although Lu Yiran knew Qin Mo was a bit quiet, she wasn’t usually silent the whole time. Qin Mo didn’t speak, and neither did Wen Shiyan. Lu Yiran moved her arm; the car was so quiet that the only sound was the rustling of fabric.

The two of them remained silent. Lu Yiran felt that the air conditioning wasn’t needed in the car; their presence was enough. Finally, when they got out of the car, Lu Yiran grabbed her bag and quickly rushed out as if escaping something. If she didn’t get out soon, she would freeze to death!

“Miss Lu, this way.” Qin Mo led the two of them to the private room she had reserved.

Entering the hotel, Lu Yiran felt the place was increasingly familiar. Upon seeing the hotel’s name, she was shocked to realize this hotel belonged to her family, and she had been here before. The hotel manager and some staff still remembered her. Seeing the manager nearby, Lu Yiran quickly lowered her head.

Seeing Lu Yiran lower her head, Qin Mo asked with concern: “Miss Lu, are you feeling unwell?”

Wen Shiyan looked at her phone and said to Lu Yiran, “If you’re feeling uncomfortable anywhere, there’s a hospital nearby.”

“No, no, I’m fine, I’m not uncomfortable.” Lu Yiran said, then thought of something. “Um, I need to go to the restroom. I’ll find you later!” She declined Qin Mo and Wen Shiyan’s offer to accompany her and went alone.

As soon as she entered the restroom, she called the manager.

Before Lu Yiran could speak, she heard the manager’s voice. “Miss, I think I saw you in the hotel just now.”

“When you see me later, you absolutely must pretend not to know me, don’t call me.” Lu Yiran whispered.

The manager immediately became excited: “No problem, Miss! I will definitely give the instructions!”

Hearing the manager’s words, Lu Yiran couldn’t help but worry. “Alright, anyway, just do as I say later.”

Finding the private room, Lu Yiran went in and saw the manager was also inside. She paused, then took her seat. The manager brought the menu to Lu Yiran’s side: “Miss, these two ladies asked you to order.” Lu Yiran took the menu and ordered some of the hotel’s recommendations, and also wrote down dishes from the hidden menu.

Qin Mo saw how skillfully Lu Yiran ordered and said curiously: “Miss Lu seems very familiar with this place.” Lu Yiran smiled: “I came once before with a friend.”

After the order was placed, the manager mentioned the serving time and then left.

The dishes were served one after another. Lu Yiran wasn’t very hungry, so she only ate a few bites before putting down her chopsticks. Qin Mo saw this and said: “Yiran, is the food here not to your taste?” Lu Yiran wiped her hands with a napkin. “No, thank you, Miss Qin, for inviting me to eat. The food here is delicious.”

Wen Shiyan placed the fruit platter in front of Lu Yiran. “Have some fruit.” Lu Yiran thanked Wen Shiyan and picked up a piece of fruit with a fork.

“Yiran, do you like honeydew melon?” Qin Mo thought Lu Yiran liked sweet things and was about to order a portion of honeydew melon. Wen Shiyan told the waiter not to and then said to Qin Mo, “She’s allergic to it.”

“Oh, I see, I apologize.”

Lu Yiran was confused when she heard this: “How do you know?” Wen Shiyan remembered Lu Yiran telling her herself. She looked at Lu Yiran: “Didn’t you tell me yourself?” Lu Yiran was even more puzzled. When had she ever said that?

After the meal, Qin Mo offered to drive them back.

“No need, Miss Qin, Wen-laoshi and I have something to do.” Lu Yiran politely declined Qin Mo. “Then I won’t see you two off.” Qin Mo finished speaking and left.

After watching Qin Mo leave, Wen Shiyan asked Lu Yiran: “Do we have something to do?”

“No, it was just an excuse. I’m leaving.” Lu Yiran said and got into the car she had called. “I’ve called a car for you too, guaranteed to safely take you home.” After Lu Yiran left, Wen Shiyan stood there recalling her conversation with Lu Yiran.

Did Lu Yiran really tell her she was allergic to honeydew melon? She and Lu Yiran had no previous interactions, so why would she know…?

A flash of light suddenly appeared before Wen Shiyan’s eyes, then everything went black, and she fell heavily to the ground.

“You’re awake? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere else?”

Lu Yiran, who had changed into casual clothes, was sitting in front of her. Wen Shiyan supported herself and sat up, frowning as she rubbed her head. “How did I end up in the hospital?” Lu Yiran pointed to her forehead and said with a sad face: “This story goes back to that night of heavy snow…”

Upon hearing this, Wen Shiyan prepared to get out of the hospital bed to ask the nurse outside herself. Seeing Wen Shiyan about to stand up, Lu Yiran quickly pressed her back down.

“The doctor said they didn’t find anything wrong, but you suddenly fainted, so the doctor wants you to stay for observation.” Lu Yiran finished and asked how Wen Shiyan was feeling. “A headache…” Wen Shiyan looked at Lu Yiran with a pained expression.

“You lie down first, I’ll go call the doctor.” Lu Yiran tucked in the quilt for Wen Shiyan and was about to leave. Wen Shiyan grabbed Lu Yiran’s hand: “Is Sister Xiao Yu here too?”

“She’s at the payment counter. She’ll be here soon.” Lu Yiran said, then went to call the doctor. The doctor came and asked Wen Shiyan a few more questions.

The doctor shook his head at Lu Yiran: “It’s possible that we can’t detect it here, but based on our test results, Miss Wen is fine. Of course, it could also be a psychological issue. I suggest taking her to another hospital for a check-up in a few days.” The doctor then left.

Xiao Yu heard their conversation outside the door. After entering the room, she asked Wen Shiyan: “Is your head still hurting a lot?” Wen Shiyan nodded. “I only have a headache, my body is fine. Get me some pain medicine and let’s check out.” Wen Shiyan said, then got up and straightened her clothes.

Xiao Yu covered her face and sighed: “It’s impossible to check out right now… You were photographed entering the hospital. The area outside is full of reporters.”

Wen Shiyan heard this, walked to the window, and opened it. “Go and negotiate with them to get them to leave.”

“Okay, I was planning to do that anyway.” Before leaving, Xiao Yu told Lu Yiran to watch over Wen Shiyan and make sure she rested well. Lu Yiran saw Xiao Yu go downstairs through the window and say something to the reporters, who then dispersed.

Seeing Wen Shiyan find a remote control from somewhere, turn on the TV, and write something in a notebook with a pen, Lu Yiran understood why Xiao Yu had told her to watch Wen Shiyan closely. Lu Yiran walked over, grabbed the remote control, and turned off the TV. “Didn’t the doctor and Sister Xiao Yu tell you to rest well?”

“Didn’t the doctor say I’m fine?” Wen Shiyan took the remote control back from Lu Yiran. “But you have a headache, don’t you? Straining your eyes can also cause a headache.”

Just as the two were arguing over the remote control, Xiao Yu returned. She walked behind the two of them, took the remote control, and locked it in a cabinet. “Eat.” She said, placing breakfast in front of them. Just as Lu Yiran reached out, Xiao Yu looked at the content on her phone and showed it to both of them.

Just then, there was a knock on the door. Xiao Yu opened the door and saw Qin Mo holding a fruit basket.

“I heard Miss Wen was hospitalized, so I came to visit.” Qin Mo said, then saw Lu Yiran in the room. She put down the fruit basket and came to Lu Yiran’s side: “Yiran, why are you here too?”

“Lu Yiran, come here.” Wen Shiyan called Lu Yiran to her side and looked at Qin Mo with an unfriendly expression. “Miss Qin, do you really not know what happened?”