The Film Empress White Moonlight Wants To Be A Salted Fish - Chapter 41

Lu Yiran didn’t want to hear who Wen Shiyan liked. “It’s none of my business who you like, is it?” Lu Yiran retorted to Wen Shiyan. After speaking, she pushed Wen Shiyan towards the door. “Alright, alright, Miss Wen shouldn’t casually enter other people’s rooms.”

Wen Shiyan turned around, grabbed Lu Yiran’s hand, and looked at her seriously, saying, “The person I like is!”

“Is…”

Suddenly remembering that she couldn’t say it now, Wen Shiyan looked at Lu Yiran, powerlessly let go of Lu Yiran’s hand, opened the door herself, and voluntarily left.

Seeing the fleeting trace of melancholy in Wen Shiyan’s eyes, Lu Yiran felt a strange sensation in her heart. She touched her chest and watched Wen Shiyan’s receding figure, thinking: Why, why does she feel like she’s missed something…

Before Lu Yiran could close the door, she saw Director Zhang walking towards her. Director Zhang asked Lu Yiran in confusion, “How come both of you are back in your rooms?”

“No, I just came back to grab something.” Lu Yiran said, then followed Director Zhang out of the room. Outside, she remembered Qin Mo, whom she hadn’t seen since arriving at the hotel yesterday. Lu Yiran asked Director Zhang, “Where did Qin Mo go?”

“Oh, her, she hasn’t come out since she entered her room yesterday. I was worried about her and even checked on her, but she said she was fine.” Director Zhang said, then saw Wen Shiyan coming out of her room.

Director Zhang said to Wen Shiyan, “Shiyan, you’re out. I heard the wishing well outside the hotel is very effective, and I was just about to take Yiran there.”

“I’ve also heard it’s effective, and I was planning to go.” Wen Shiyan said, then glanced at Lu Yiran. “Let’s go together.”

At the wishing well, Lu Yiran saw Qin Mo standing with Xie Shuyao. Qin Mo smiled and greeted Lu Yiran when she saw her, “You guys are here. We just exchanged some coins with the others.” Qin Mo said, then handed them the coins.

Xie Shuyao came to Lu Yiran’s side and quietly asked, “Sister Yiran, are you having a conflict with my sister?”

“No, how could that be.” Lu Yiran said, then tossed the coin into the water. Director Zhang on the side saw this and said to her, “Don’t forget to make a wish.”

Lu Yiran closed her eyes and didn’t know what to wish for. She secretly peeked at Wen Shiyan, then decided to wish for Wen Shiyan’s career to flourish. After making her wish, Lu Yiran opened her eyes and tossed the coin into the water.

“What did Yiran wish for?” Director Zhang said, then suddenly remembered that wishes won’t come true if they are spoken. She apologized to Lu Yiran, “What kind of question am I asking? Yiran, you don’t have to say it.”

Looking at Lu Yiran, Wen Shiyan closed her eyes. She hoped Lu Yiran would be safe, healthy, and successful… Looking at the coin in her hand, Wen Shiyan threw it into the water.

The System saw Wen Shiyan’s expression and couldn’t believe it. [You actually still believe in this kind of thing?]

Seeing Lu Yiran and Director Zhang leave, Wen Shiyan shook her head, “It’s just for peace of mind.”

Wen Shiyan then sneered and said to the System, “Speaking of which, the dream I had before was also your doing, right?” The System pretended to be ignorant when it heard this. [Wh-what? I don’t know what you’re talking about.]

Wen Shiyan sighed when she heard this. “Don’t do unnecessary things.” Hearing Wen Shiyan’s words, the System explained. [I’m just doing this for your own good… Seeing you look gloomy all day, I was worried something would happen to you.]

Knowing that the System also meant well, Wen Shiyan had even less reason to blame it. “I hope you can use your abilities for something productive.”

During dinner that evening, Director Zhang raised her wine glass and said to Wen Shiyan, “I’d like to congratulate Shiyan in advance for the massive success of her movie!” Director Zhang said, then drank the wine in her glass in one go.

Wen Shiyan stood up, finished the wine in her glass, and thanked everyone.

“We have to say goodbye to everyone tomorrow. Although the filming process had some hiccups, I was very happy to be with all of you.” The drunken Director Zhang said, wiping her tears onto the clothes of the producer sitting next to her.

The producer stood up and apologized awkwardly to the group, “She’s drunk, I’ll take her back to her room first, excuse us.” She said, then supported the swaying Director Zhang and left.

Among the group, only Lu Yiran hadn’t touched any alcohol. Seeing that they were almost finished eating, Lu Yiran said to them, “Then let’s go too.”

In the hotel’s small garden, Lu Yiran sat on a swing chair, looking at the night view.

Not a single star could be seen in the night sky, but Lu Yiran still found the night sky beautiful, even without stars. Looking at the night sky, she seemed to have made a decision.

Looking at her account on Weibo, Lu Yiran didn’t hesitate to deactivate it. Everything could start anew in fourteen days…

“Chen Ziyun, I deactivated my Weibo account.”

“What?” Chen Ziyun sat up in shock on her bed. Checking the time, Chen Ziyun said to Lu Yiran, “You’ll be back tomorrow, let’s talk about it properly when you return.”

“Everything for Miss Chen to decide.” Lu Yiran knew her actions would cause trouble for Chen Ziyun, but she had already decided not to pursue Wen Shiyan anymore.

Wen Shiyan, who was following Lu Yiran, watched her from a distance.

The System did not understand human emotions, but it knew that Wen Shiyan really wanted to go to Lu Yiran’s side right now. It told this to Wen Shiyan.

Wen Shiyan smiled and said to the System, “Love needs restraint. Yiran might have a good impression or a slight liking for me now, but I hope to hear her confess her liking for me from her own mouth. When that happens, I will proactively go to her side.”

[Humans are indeed complicated creatures.] The System lamented.

Seeing Lu Yiran get up to return to her room, Wen Shiyan also left.

The next day, the hungover Director Zhang apologized sheepishly to Lu Yiran and the others. “I drank too much yesterday and didn’t get to talk to you all properly, even though we’re leaving this morning.”

Lu Yiran pulled her luggage and said to Director Zhang, “It’s fine, we’ll have other opportunities in the future. I’ll get going now, my driver is waiting for me.”

Lu Yiran no longer hid her family’s background. Her luggage was being pulled by a bodyguard, and Director Zhang couldn’t help but feel a little envious.

After Lu Yiran left, the remaining people also departed one after another.

Back home, Lu Yiran cautiously opened the door, only to find Pei Ruochu and Lu Chiqiu waiting for her in the living room. “You’re back?”

“Yes, I’m back. Mom, I have something to tell you.” Lu Yiran said. Seeing Lu Yiran so serious, Pei Ruochu and Lu Chiqiu exchanged glances.

Lu Chiqiu got up from the sofa and pulled Lu Yiran to sit down. “Sit down and talk.”

Sitting between her mothers, Lu Yiran took a deep breath and bravely spoke. “I’ve decided to retire from the industry and go back to studying piano with my teacher.”

Hearing Lu Yiran’s words, Pei Ruochu was somewhat disbelieving. “I wish what you’re saying was true, but you cut ties with the family before just to enter the entertainment industry.” Lu Yiran knew her mother wouldn’t believe her.

Lu Yiran said to Lu Chiqiu, “Mom, please believe me. I was too self-willed before. I will definitely listen to you and help you both from now on.”

“Fine, if you want us to believe you, start going to the company the day after tomorrow and follow your mom to learn from the very basics.” Pei Ruochu said. Lu Yiran excitedly hugged her. “Thank you, Mom!”

Seeing the two finally reconcile, Lu Chiqiu smiled calmly on the side.

“I’m going to stay at the apartment I rented tomorrow. It’s closer to the company.” Lu Yiran said. Lu Chiqiu was surprised, “So you were renting it. How about this, Mom will see if we can buy it. That complex is quite nice.”

After Lu Chiqiu said this, Lu Yiran affectionately hugged her. If it were before, she would definitely have rejected her mother’s offer, but she was a fool back then! How could she reject her mothers’ love now?

“Shiyan and Shuyao are back.” Seeing Wen Shiyan and Xie Shuyao returning home, Mother Xie wiped the water from her hands and welcomed them.

Looking at Mother Xie, Wen Shiyan took out the gifts she had bought and gave them to her.

“This child, why did you buy a gift for me?” Although Mother Xie said this, she looked very happy. Wen Shiyan also gave a gift to Xie Shuyao.

“Thank you, Sister…” Xie Shuyao thanked Wen Shiyan. Seeing that both of them liked the gifts, Wen Shiyan was relieved.

Seeing Mother Xie holding the necklace and being reluctant to put it on, Wen Shiyan said to her, “Auntie, let me put it on for you.” Wen Shiyan took the necklace from Mother Xie’s hand and put it on her.

“Does it look good?” Mother Xie asked Wen Shiyan and Xie Shuyao shyly.

“It looks good.” Both of them agreed.

“Come, come, come, you must be hungry, hurry up and eat.” Mother Xie said, telling the two to wash their hands and eat.

While eating, Wen Shiyan said to Mother Xie, “Auntie, you don’t have to cook anymore in the future.”

“Is the food not to your taste?” Mother Xie put down her chopsticks and asked Wen Shiyan cautiously. Wen Shiyan wiped her hands with a napkin. “The food is delicious, but the family has a professional chef. Auntie, you can go out and shop or hang out with friends.”

Relieved that it wasn’t because the food was bad, Mother Xie smiled and said to Wen Shiyan, “I know Shiyan is concerned about me, but I also don’t have friends and don’t know what to do spending all day at home. I’m very happy cooking.”

Sure enough, Wen Shiyan looked at Mother Xie. Everyone around her remained unchanged.

Chen Ziyun arrived at Lu Yiran’s house. “Lu Yiran, you!” Chen Ziyun said, pushing the door open. Seeing that Pei Ruochu and Lu Chiqiu were both there, her expression immediately changed. “Aunties, I apologize for interrupting.” Chen Ziyun said obediently to the two.

“It’s fine, Ziyun must have something to discuss with Yiran. You two go ahead.” Lu Chiqiu said, then pulled Pei Ruochu away, leaving space for the two to talk.

After the two left, Chen Ziyun quickly came to Lu Yiran and questioned her, “Lu Yiran, are you serious?”

“Of course. I already told my moms I’m going to their company. I’ve figured it out, I’ll go to the company during the day and take piano lessons at the teacher’s house in the evening.” Lu Yiran finished speaking, and Chen Ziyun pondered.

Lu Yiran developing in her family’s company was indeed more promising than being in the entertainment industry, and she knew Lu Yiran’s piano skills were excellent before. Chen Ziyun sighed, “Alright, as long as you’ve made up your mind. But now, I’ll have to be kicked out to the company by my mom again because I have no job.”

Lu Yiran patted Chen Ziyun’s shoulder and comforted her, “You’ll just be slacking off at the company anyway, your mom won’t give you too much work.” Lu Yiran’s words seemed to comfort Chen Ziyun.

When Chen Ziyun was leaving, Lu Chiqiu came out and said to her, “Ziyun, won’t you stay here for dinner?” Chen Ziyun shook her head, “No, Auntie, my mom told me to go home for dinner. I’ll come to Auntie’s house for delicious food next time.”

Seeing Chen Ziyun leave, Lu Yiran returned to her room. She decided to personally clean the apartment she rented tomorrow.

At the front door, Lu Chiqiu saw Lu Yiran off. “Are all your things packed?” Lu Yiran, carrying her bag, said to Lu Chiqiu and Pei Ruochu, “Everything’s ready. I’ll let you know if anything happens, Moms.”

Arriving at her apartment, Lu Yiran pushed open the door. Just as she was about to put her bag on the cabinet, she suddenly remembered something. She took a tissue and wiped the surface. Sure enough, the apartment, which hadn’t been cleaned for a long time, was full of dust.

“I really need to call a cleaner…” Fortunately, she still had the number of the cleaning lady who used to clean her apartment. After making the call, Lu Yiran moved a chair and sat by the doorway.

Looking at the tightly closed door opposite, Lu Yiran thought: Wen Shiyan probably doesn’t live here anymore…