The Film Empress White Moonlight Wants To Be A Salted Fish - Chapter 3

By the car, Chen Ziyun, who was waiting for Lu Yiran, widened her eyes when she saw her. “Why did you bring someone with you?” Chen Ziyun asked Lu Yiran in a low voice as she walked up to her.

“She’s drunk, and it’s not safe for her to be out alone. Let’s take her to a hotel first,” Lu Yiran said while putting the girl into the car.

Looking at the girl who was so compliant, Chen Ziyun felt she was too unguarded. What if they were bad people and took her away?

After settling the girl in the nearest hotel, Lu Yiran found her ID card in her bag. Sure enough, her age was the same as the girl had said.

Lu Yiran had originally planned to drop the girl off and leave immediately, but considering she had nothing else to do right now, she sat down and prepared to wait until the girl woke up before leaving.

Chen Ziyun sat down next to Lu Yiran with the bag. “She doesn’t know who you are, right?”

Lu Yiran smiled and said, “I’m so obscure, she definitely doesn’t know.” Chen Ziyun thought about it and figured she was overthinking. She just felt a little uncomfortable seeing this girl.

Lu Yiran, who was playing a game, was suddenly called to a halt by Chen Ziyun. Lu Yiran took off her headphones and looked at her in confusion.

“Something’s wrong, something’s happened,” Chen Ziyun said, putting her phone in front of Lu Yiran. Lu Yiran’s expression became serious after seeing the content.

“How is that possible? I don’t have this kind of ‘true fan’,” Lu Yiran returned the phone to Chen Ziyun after reading it.

Chen Ziyun folded her arms and said, “But now someone is using the title of ‘true fan’ to threaten Xie Shuyao and ‘fight for you’.”

“Tsk.” Lu Yiran looked displeased. She really didn’t know what terrible things she had done to be treated this way, just because of the ridiculous plot setting of serving the female leads? It was a joke, did they really think Lu Yiran was a sick cat?

Just as Lu Yiran was about to get up and ask Chen Ziyun to find the address of that “true fan,” a phone call came in.

Seeing the unfamiliar number, Chen Ziyun still chose to answer. As expected, it was Wen Shiyan on the other end.

“Why does Teacher Wen have time to call me?” Chen Ziyun said while winking at Lu Yiran. Lu Yiran understood who was calling Chen Ziyun, and she unhappily “hmphed.”

“You must have seen the Weibo post. Two-thirds of the people are currently scolding Miss Lu, and the rest are scolding Xie Shuyao. If you need my help, feel free to ask,” Wen Shiyan said unhurriedly. With the speakerphone on, Lu Yiran clearly heard the name Xie Shuyao.

She frantically opened her phone to see who was being threatened, and sure enough, it was Xie Shuyao.

“It’s over, it’s over…” Lu Yiran fell to the ground, pale-faced, muttering. Hearing the commotion beside her, and seeing Lu Yiran fall, Xie Shuyao quickly stepped forward and squatted down to help her up.

Hearing the chaotic sounds from Lu Yiran’s side, Wen Shiyan couldn’t help but ask, “What’s going on?”

Listening to Wen Shiyan’s voice, Lu Yiran suddenly remembered that she could approach the female lead Xie Shuyao, gain her favor, and become her best friend. Wouldn’t everything be fine if she also supported Xie Shuyao and Wen Shiyan getting together?

Lu Yiran patted her clothes and stood up, trembling as she held her leg. Yes, that’s right. If you can’t beat them, join them! Lu Yiran thought, forcing a smile onto her face.

“I will find Miss Xie and resolve this matter with her. Thank you for your help, Teacher Wen,” Lu Yiran said, and Chen Ziyun looked at her in disbelief.

On the other end, Wen Shiyan was also momentarily stunned by Lu Yiran’s words. After agreeing to Lu Yiran’s request, Wen Shiyan hung up the phone.

“You’re actually Lu Yiran!”

Hearing the shocked shout beside her, Lu Yiran turned her head to look.

The girl covered her mouth with her hand in disbelief, her face flushed red, and she looked at Lu Yiran with excitement.

Lu Yiran didn’t expect anyone to actually recognize her. Chen Ziyun secretly gave Lu Yiran a meaningful look from the side.

Receiving Chen Ziyun’s signal, Lu Yiran smiled at the girl. “Since you’re awake, we’ll be leaving now.” After Lu Yiran finished speaking, the two prepared to open the door and leave.

The girl quickly got out of bed and grabbed Lu Yiran. “I’m your fan! This is my contact information. I’ll pay you back for the hotel.”

The girl forcefully put a business card into Lu Yiran’s hand. Because they were in a hurry to leave, Lu Yiran didn’t say anything and left the hotel with Chen Ziyun.

In the room, the girl excitedly clenched her hands, her face flushed as she scrolled through the photos on her phone. After a while, she furiously smashed her phone onto the floor. Then, she picked up the phone from the floor with a blank expression.

Stepping out of the hotel, Lu Yiran looked at the business card the girl gave her and found that the girl’s background was not simple. After putting the business card away, the two left.

In the car, Chen Ziyun suddenly slammed the steering wheel while looking at her phone. “Damn it!”

Seeing this, Lu Yiran looked at the phone and found that the director had also come out to muddy the waters.

Regarding the insults and threats from Miss Lu Yiran’s fans, the production team has decided to replace Miss Lu and hopes Miss Lu apologizes to Shuyao.

As soon as the official Weibo post came out, a crowd of people once again started attacking Lu Yiran, demanding she make a pinned apology on Weibo.

Turning off her phone, Lu Yiran looked at Chen Ziyun in front of her. “Have you contacted that person?”

Chen Ziyun shook her head, biting her lip and looking at her phone. “Not yet. The person is very cautious, even their Weibo is a burner account.”

Lu Yiran sighed and leaned back in her seat. Now, she should contact Xie Shuyao first. After all, she is the female lead, beautiful and kind hearted. Perhaps she might genuinely forgive her.

“Go to the set. I need to find Xie Shuyao.”

After Lu Yiran spoke, Chen Ziyun was stunned for a moment. “No, you’re walking right into the line of fire!”

However, despite Chen Ziyun’s protests, she still took Lu Yiran to the set in the end.

The two were blocked by the security guards before they could enter. Lu Yiran took off her sunglasses and looked at the two guards. “What? I’m not allowed to go in?”

“Director Wang said that unrelated personnel are not allowed to enter the set.”

Lu Yiran scoffed and looked at the guards. “Heh, what if I insist on going in?”

The two security guards exchanged glances and then said, “Then Miss Lu, don’t blame us.” They spoke, preparing to physically remove Lu Yiran.

Wen Shiyan, who was not far away, rushed over when she saw the two security guards intending to lay hands on Lu Yiran. “Stop!”

Wen Shiyan stood in front of Lu Yiran. The two security guards froze in place when they saw Wen Shiyan.

Seeing that the trouble was over, Lu Yiran said to Wen Shiyan, “I need to see Miss Xie. Could Teacher Wen show me the way?”

Wen Shiyan did not speak, she only nodded. He walked forward, and Lu Yiran followed suit.

Wen Shiyan led Lu Yiran to Xie Shuyao. Xie Shuyao looked a little frightened when she saw Lu Yiran. Lu Yiran also noticed the change in her expression, and she felt quite understanding about it.

“She wants to talk to you, I’ll go out first.” Wen Shiyan said, then went out and closed the door, waiting for Lu Yiran outside.

Xie Shuyao looked at Lu Yiran nervously, her fingers unconsciously tightly clasped together.

Lu Yiran sat down next to Xie Shuyao. Just when Xie Shuyao thought Lu Yiran was going to scold her, Lu Yiran was actually apologizing to her.

“I’m sorry, Miss Xie. You were dragged into this incident, and I feel very remorseful about it. It’s all my fault. However, I am already searching for the person who threatened you. To compensate Miss Xie, I will try my best to meet any request Miss Xie makes.”

Lu Yiran stood up and bowed her head to apologize, her tone very sincere. Xie Shuyao’s hand was suspended in mid-air. After realizing what was happening, she quickly helped Lu Yiran up.

“Teacher Lu, please don’t be like this,” Xie Shuyao said somewhat flustered. “I know Teacher Lu wouldn’t do such a thing. Teacher Lu must not blame herself.”

Lu Yiran looked at Xie Shuyao and couldn’t help but sigh with emotion. She truly was the female lead, so kind-hearted. To thank Xie Shuyao, she would definitely become a major helper in the relationship between Xie Shuyao and Wen Shiyan!

Lu Yiran thought proudly.

Seeing that Lu Yiran’s expression was no longer as self-reproaching as before, Xie Shuyao secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

When Lu Yiran wasn’t paying attention, Xie Shuyao edited a message on Weibo and sent it out. The comment section instantly exploded.

Were you kidnapped by Lu Yiran? Or were you threatened by her?

We all saw you being threatened, how could it be unrelated to her?

Lu Yiran is not easy to deal with either. Does she dare say this incident really has nothing to do with her?

Has Lu Yiran apologized today?

Xie Shuyao looked at the comments and was anxious to reply and argue with them. Lu Yiran also noticed Xie Shuyao’s actions, and after seeing the message on Weibo, Lu Yiran was quite happy that Xie Shuyao spoke up for her.

“Don’t argue with them about right and wrong,” Lu Yiran said, gently covering Xie Shuyao’s phone with her hand and shaking her head.

“But they are saying those things about you…”

“It’s fine. I have to go now and find that person. Thank you for speaking up for me just now.” Lu Yiran said with a smile, then opened the door and prepared to leave.

Seeing Lu Yiran come out, Wen Shiyan outside the door watched as Xie Shuyao saw Lu Yiran off, and the two looked very intimate.

Since when did these two become so close? Wen Shiyan thought, pursing his lips as he watched them.

Noticing that Wen Shiyan was constantly looking at Xie Shuyao, Lu Yiran felt that there was indeed something between the two of them. As expected of the female lead, the two were about to make progress so quickly. Since the female lead was working so hard, she also had to work hard for the female lead. The glorious mission of being a matchmaker for the two of them was entrusted to her!

“Lu Yiran, I’ve contacted that person.”

In the car, Chen Ziyun said, handing her phone to Lu Yiran. Lu Yiran took the phone and fell into contemplation looking at the person’s profile picture. This person was using her past controversies as their profile picture! Was that necessary?!

[I’m your fan! I’ve watched every drama you’ve been in, I really like you!]

Lu Yiran almost felt like gagging after seeing the message he sent.

Lu Yiran: [You think they’re good?]

[Of course! I’m your die-hard fan! I’ve been following you since you first debuted! How dare they say those things about you, I won’t allow it!]

Lu Yiran was silent for a moment, then she asked Chen Ziyun to find a less known TV series.

Lu Yiran: [Then how was my performance in the drama ×××?]

After Lu Yiran asked, the speed of the other party’s reply obviously slowed down.

[The acting was very good, I especially like the character you played…]

Lu Yiran was speechless. She had clearly only played a dead body. However, Lu Yiran also knew that he was being instructed by someone else. But this person was too foolish. She could have easily searched for the drama she mentioned online, but she didn’t expect this person to really just praise her blindly.

Lu Yiran: [Tell me, how much money did they give you?]

[…]

Seeing that the jig was up, he wanted to go offline immediately, but Lu Yiran was one step ahead of him.

Lu Yiran: [If you don’t tell me, I will immediately notify the police and sue you. You don’t actually think I can’t afford a lawsuit, do you?]

[It was Director Wang! He told me to do it!]

The person was forced to confess, and on the phone screen, his face was distorted with nervousness.

Lu Yiran hadn’t expected it to be Director Wang. However, if it really was Director Wang, it would be difficult to handle. She couldn’t publicly accuse Director Wang, as he still had some connections in the industry.

“There’s nothing we can do. Let’s go back,” Lu Yiran said, handing the phone to Chen Ziyun.

Hearing Lu Yiran’s words, although Chen Ziyun felt indignant for Lu Yiran, this was the only option.

Lu Yiran vaguely explained the outcome of the matter to Xie Shuyao. Xie Shuyao expressed her willingness to cooperate with Lu Yiran in doing anything, and Lu Yiran just smiled and thanked Xie Shuyao for her offer.