The Film Empress White Moonlight Wants To Be A Salted Fish - Chapter 30

After the charity event ended, none of the attendees left. Instead, they sought out acquaintances or influential figures to start conversations.

Lu Yiran was imagining the scene where her background would be exposed.

Seeing Lu Yiran with her head down and her face full of excitement, Wen Shiyan asked in confusion, “Lu Yiran, what are you mumbling about?”

“Ah, nothing.” Lu Yiran replied and continued scrolling through the comment section on her phone to read the comments.

• Although I’m happy, I still can’t quite believe this is real.
• Who says so? She was originally just a… but suddenly turned into someone so wealthy.
• Has anyone dug up Lu Yiran’s background yet?
• I asked my friend’s relative’s second uncle, and he said Lu Yiran is the daughter of the ××× family.
• Ah? Really?

Lu Yiran felt like replying to the comments. She was speechless; her surname was different from that family, so how could it be true?

• I know. We’re all in the same circle, but she hasn’t interacted much with us since she became an adult.
• Yes, yes, the person above, we might have even met. I think Lu Yiran has really changed a lot now.

This thread of conversation gradually drifted away from Lu Yiran herself.

Director Zhang looked at Lu Yiran, perplexed: “Yiran, why didn’t you use your family’s connections when you were being bullied before?”

“Before, I had a huge fight with my family because I was being reckless and foolish, so…” Lu Yiran trailed off, lowering her head so Director Zhang couldn’t see her expression.

Upon hearing this, Director Zhang said apologetically, “I’m so sorry.” Lu Yiran managed to squeeze out a few tears and told Director Zhang, “It’s okay.”

Xie Shuyao looked at the trending topic’s heat, which was increasing instead of decreasing, and asked Lu Yiran worriedly, “Do we really not need to do anything about the trending topic?”

Lu Yiran didn’t speak. She was afraid that her actions might lead to her home address being exposed, disrupting her mothers’ lives.

Wen Shiyan suggested from the side, “No need. This kind of trending topic is actually very beneficial for Yiran. However, if you really don’t like it, it wouldn’t hurt to have it suppressed.”

The choice now rested with Lu Yiran.

Her phone vibrated in her bag. Lu Yiran took out her phone and saw the caller ID. She said to Wen Shiyan, “Wait a moment, my mom is calling.”

“Your moms and I plan to respond via the company’s official Weibo. We wanted to ask for your opinion, Ranran.”

Hearing her mother’s words, Lu Yiran thought for a moment and said, “No need, Mom. Maintaining a sense of mystery is actually quite nice. I’ll let the moms know if I need anything later.”

Lu Chiqiu smiled helplessly and agreed to Lu Yiran’s request.

Wen Shiyan was confused by Lu Yiran’s words: “What do you mean by ‘maintaining a sense of mystery’?” Lu Yiran smiled at her and said, “Of course I’m not going to tell them about my family situation so soon. It’s quite fun watching them guess.” As she spoke, Lu Yiran pointed towards the reporters waiting outside.

Director Zhang nodded after hearing this: “That works too. Anyway, people in the industry definitely won’t cause you trouble or speak ill of you anymore.”

Xie Shuyao, seeing that Lu Yiran wouldn’t tell her, anxiously shook Lu Yiran’s arm and pleaded, “Sister Yiran, tell me, please! Whisper it to me, I promise I won’t tell anyone.”

Lu Yiran leaned close and whispered something into Xie Shuyao’s ear. Xie Shuyao looked at her in shock after hearing it.

Seeing Xie Shuyao’s amusing reaction, Lu Yiran smiled and winked at her: “I’ve told you. Shuyao, don’t tell anyone, okay?”

Xie Shuyao nodded profusely. Wen Shiyan was also curious but chose not to ask.

Seeing Wen Shiyan watching Lu Yiran and Xie Shuyao like an outsider, Director Zhang cleared his throat: “Well, let’s make a run for it now while there aren’t too many reporters outside. Otherwise, we won’t be able to squeeze our way out once more reporters arrive.”

Noticing the increasing number of reporters waiting outside, Lu Yiran whispered, “Sorry for dragging you into this.”

Director Zhang waved his hand: “Not at all. I see this all the time. This just adds to the variety show’s popularity. We should be thanking you.”

The group followed Director Zhang out through the back door, but Lu Yiran hadn’t expected there to be so many reporters even there.

“Miss Lu, why did you conceal your family background?”

“Miss Lu, can you tell us why you are still in the entertainment industry when your family is so wealthy?”

“Miss Lu, Miss Lu, is it true, as rumored online, that you have a bad relationship with Ms. Wen and Shuyao?”

Seeing that the reporters seemed unwilling to let them leave without answers, Lu Yiran picked two questions from the multitude.

“I stayed in the entertainment industry before to be closer to a very talented actress. As for now…” Lu Yiran gave a wry smile, left the sentence unfinished, and moved on to the next question.

“Miss Reporter, do we look like we have a bad relationship?” Lu Yiran said, holding Wen Shiyan’s left hand and Xie Shuyao’s right hand, intertwining their fingers and displaying them to the camera.

She gave a mischievous smile at the camera: “Your goddesses are in my hands now.”

The reporters were momentarily stunned by Lu Yiran’s action. Seizing the opportunity, Lu Yiran and the others successfully escaped the reporters’ encirclement.

After the video was released, Weibo was filled with jealousy and wails of anguish.

“I’ll be leaving now.” Lu Yiran waved goodbye to everyone and got into her family’s car.

Director Zhang couldn’t help but say to Wen Shiyan, “That car looks unremarkable, but its price tag is anything but cheap.”

Wen Shiyan got into her own car and closed the door. Seeing Wen Shiyan seated, Xiao Yu asked, “Are we going back to your place or the apartment complex?”

Wen Shiyan was silent for a moment before replying, “The apartment complex.” She always felt more relaxed there than at home.

As she drove, Xiao Yu suddenly recalled yesterday’s events. She said to Wen Shiyan, “Oh, right, Lu Yiran told me to lighten your workload. I thought about it, and you really do need a break. Go on a trip after the variety show ends.”

Thinking about yesterday, Wen Shiyan truly couldn’t recall what happened after she and Lu Yiran went to the restroom. She asked Xiao Yu worriedly, “Did nothing really happen yesterday?”

Xiao Yu shook her head: “I don’t know. You were with Lu Yiran the whole time. Why don’t you ask her later?”

“I already asked, but she won’t tell me.”

Xiao Yu turned around to look at Wen Shiyan. “I think you definitely did something to her that she doesn’t want to talk about. How about you take a gift to her tomorrow? If she invites you to her house, don’t forget to bring a few more gifts.”

Wen Shiyan also felt that she must have done something inappropriate. She agreed with Xiao Yu’s suggestion to give a gift.

“Also, you’re having headaches one moment and can’t remember what happened the next. Is it really okay not to go back to the hospital for something this serious?”

“No need. Didn’t the hospital say there’s no problem? It might just be severe work stress from before. I’ll be fine once I rest.” Wen Shiyan said this as they arrived outside the apartment complex. She told Xiao Yu to drive safely before entering on her own.

“Mommy…  My dearest mommies” Lu Yiran was hugging Lu Chiqiu’s arm and calling out sweetly.

Pei Ruochu gently pulled Lu Yiran away from Lu Chiqiu’s arm. “Alright, how could we possibly ignore you?”

Lu Chiuqiu gently stroked Lu Yiran’s head: “We know what Ranran is thinking, but please, this time, don’t let anyone bully you again.”

“Mm, I definitely won’t.”

“Mom, hold on, my friend is calling me.” Lu Yiran said and answered the call right in front of her mothers.

“I want to come see you tomorrow. Do you have time?” Wen Shiyan’s voice came through. Lu Yiran looked at her mothers and said, “Yes, I do. Come to my place.”

Wen Shiyan hadn’t expected Lu Yiran to agree immediately. She discussed the time she would arrive to see Lu Yiran the next day and asked Lu Yiran to text her the address.

After hanging up, Lu Yiran said to the two women, “Moms, my friend is coming over tomorrow.”

It was the first time Pei Ruochu and Lu Chiqiu had heard of a friend of Lu Yiran’s other than Chen Ziyun coming over. Lu Chiqiu asked, “Should we step aside?”

Lu Yiran smiled sweetly: “No need. I want to introduce her to you. She was the one who recommended me to Director Zhang’s variety show and helped me a lot before.”

Hearing that Lu Yiran had such a good friend, Pei Ruochu and Lu Chiqiu were relieved.

Early the next morning, even before the agreed-upon time, Wen Shiyan had already arrived outside Lu Yiran’s apartment complex with her gifts.

After being let in, Wen Shiyan stood in front of Lu Yiran’s door. Lu Yiran appeared, rubbing her sleepy eyes and yawning, standing at the doorway.

Seeing Lu Yiran still in her pajamas, Wen Shiyan stepped forward and said, “Why are you up so early? It’s not the agreed-upon time yet.”

“I didn’t want to get up this early either, but my mom made me…” Lu Yiran yawned again as she spoke.

It was still a bit chilly in the morning. Seeing Lu Yiran in only a thin pajama set, Wen Shiyan urged her to quickly go inside.

“Excuse me for the intrusion,” Wen Shiyan whispered.

“My moms are still sleeping. Come up to my room, no need to be formal.” Lu Yiran went upstairs in her slippers, and Wen Shiyan followed behind her.

Upon entering Lu Yiran’s room, Wen Shiyan presented the gift to Lu Yiran: “This is for you. I must have done something you disliked before, consider this an apology.”

“Oh, I told you nothing happened, but since you’re giving me a gift, I’ll take it.” Lu Yiran said, taking the gift without ceremony and opening the box.

A wristwatch lay in the center of the box.

Lu Yiran took out the watch and asked Wen Shiyan to help her put it on her wrist. It fit perfectly and suited her well.

Wen Shiyan saw Lu Yiran not speaking and thought she didn’t like it. “I think this suits you very well, Sister Xiao Yu thought so too. But if you don’t like it, I’ll get you something else.”

“No, I love it. Thank you for the gift, Ms. Wen.” Lu Yiran smiled at Wen Shiyan.

Relieved that Lu Yiran liked it, Wen Shiyan said, “I’m glad you like it. These are gifts for your family. Please give them to them on my behalf later. I should go now.” Wen Shiyan was planning to leave before Lu Yiran’s family woke up.

Lu Yiran looked at the tightly closed door and said to Wen Shiyan, “I don’t think you can leave now.”

Wen Shiyan opened the door only to find Lu Yiran’s mothers standing outside.

Lu Chiqiu, with her arm looped through Pei Ruochu’s, smiled sweetly at Wen Shiyan: “Ah, you must be that wonderful friend Ranran told us about.”

“Aunties, hello.” Wen Shiyan said, then looked at Lu Yiran. “I didn’t realize Yiran thought so highly of me.”

Lu Yiran hadn’t expected her mother to blurt out everything she had said.