The Film Empress White Moonlight Wants To Be A Salted Fish - Chapter 6

During the days when Lu Yiran wasn’t checking Weibo, because of her prolonged absence, her anti-fans couldn’t help themselves and began to inquire about her whereabouts.

The third-most trending topic was #WhereDidTroublemakerLuYiranGo

Chen Ziyun wouldn’t mention such a thing to Lu Yiran, so naturally, Lu Yiran was unaware of the hot search.

At first, while she was at home, Lu Yiran was waited on with good food and drink. It wasn’t until Lu Yiran’s wound had healed that Lu Chiqiu looked at Lu Yiran, who was sprawling on the sofa watching TV.

“Ranran baby, when are you planning to go back to work?” Lu Chiqiu sat next to Lu Yiran with a smile.

Lu Yiran didn’t correct Lu Chiqiu’s endearment. She thought for a moment, then popped a potato chip into her mouth: “Later.”

Lu Chiqiu pressed down on Lu Yiran’s shoulder with one hand and pinched her face with the other, saying mercilessly, “Haven’t you noticed you’ve gotten fat?”

Lu Yiran froze at this, immediately got up, and checked her face in the mirror. After examining it, she let out a sigh of relief. What was that about? There was no change at all.

Pei Ruochu silently placed the weighing scale next to Lu Yiran. Lu Yiran confidently stepped onto it, but upon seeing the number, she looked incredulous, stepped off, and kept her distance from the scale.

To others, Lu Yiran’s current weight was normal, even considered thin, but she needed to be camera-ready!

Lu Yiran rushed upstairs, stuffing all her unopened snacks into a cardboard box, preparing to give them to Chen Ziyun.

Speaking of the devil, Chen Ziyun arrived at Lu Yiran’s house. Seeing Lu Yiran rush towards her in a frantic hurry, Chen Ziyun instinctively took a few steps back in alarm.

Unexpectedly, Lu Yiran handed her a box, with the words “Reluctant Sacrifice” practically written on her face.

Chen Ziyun opened it and saw the snacks Lu Yiran had bought in the past few days. She could guess the reason why Lu Yiran was giving them all to her.

“But I really don’t want to go out. Can I just stay and lie flat for a few more months” Lu Yiran pitifully shook Lu Chiqiu’s leg.

Lu Chiqiu nearly softened and agreed, but luckily, Pei Ruochu decisively rejected Lu Yiran’s plea.

“No. You’ve recovered very well. You haven’t gone out these past few months. If you don’t go back to work soon, we’ll re-freeze your cards.” Pei Ruochu sincerely hoped Lu Yiran would go out more and not be cooped up at home all the time. During Lu Yiran’s time at home, Pei Ruochu clearly felt that Lu Yiran was not as spirited as before.

“Heh, do you think you can threaten me like that?” Lu Yiran said, putting on her coat and sunglasses. “Fine, you have successfully threatened me.” After saying this, she pulled Chen Ziyun and left, leaving a bewildered Pei Ruochu standing there. Lu Chiqiu couldn’t help but laugh at Pei Ruochu’s expression.

Once outside, Chen Ziyun frowned, looking at Lu Yiran. “Lost your mind?” she asked, touching Lu Yiran’s forehead. Lu Yiran batted her hand away and put on her sunglasses: “I know a good place. I’ll drive.”

Chen Ziyun didn’t know what Lu Yiran was talking about, but she got into the car anyway.

When they arrived at the destination, Chen Ziyun looked at Lu Yiran and suddenly realized. “Are you here to film?”

“No,” Lu Yiran shook her head. She clearly knew that her acting was terrible and unwatchable, and she wouldn’t deliberately seek out humiliation. Besides, after the previous incident, probably no director would hire her for a role.

“I’ve been here before. Behind the filming location is a deserted empty lot with a small garden inside,” Lu Yiran said, leading Chen Ziyun in.

Along the way, Lu Yiran described the beauty of the small garden to Chen Ziyun. Upon seeing it, Chen Ziyun thought it was indeed just as Lu Yiran had described.

The garden was deserted, with no one around, but it seemed to be maintained, looking very neat.

After sitting in the shade for a while, Lu Yiran stood up, smiling as she recounted her and Xie Shuyao’s ghost house experience to Chen Ziyun.

Hearing Lu Yiran’s voice made Chu Han, who was approaching the garden, light up wasn’t this the voice she had been looking for?!

Just as Chu Han was about to walk over, Lu Yiran and her companion decided to leave.

“Miss in front!” Chu Han ran up to Lu Yiran, panting.

Lu Yiran stopped, and Chu Han bent over, catching her breath. Seeing the stranger, Chen Ziyun protectively stepped in front of Lu Yiran.

Realizing her behavior was a bit rude, Chu Han took out her business card and handed one each to Lu Yiran and Chen Ziyun. They looked at it and saw confusion in each other’s eyes.

“It’s like this, my first web drama needs a theme song. The lyrics and music have been finished, but until just now, I haven’t found a suitable person to sing it. Would you be willing to give it a try, Miss?” Chu Han looked at Lu Yiran with expectation.

“Me? I’ve never sung before, and do you even know who I am?”

Chu Han carefully examined Lu Yiran’s face, trying hard to find a matching face in her memory.

“You wouldn’t happen to be…” Chu Han looked at Lu Yiran in disbelief. Her appearance has changed too much! She only just recognized her!

After learning that Chu Han knew her identity, Lu Yiran sighed. “Now you won’t want me, right?” she said, putting on her sunglasses and preparing to leave.

“No, Teacher Lu, would you mind giving it a try?” Chu Han’s gaze at Lu Yiran’s retreating back was very firm, and Lu Yiran stopped after hearing her words.

Lu Yiran turned around to look at Chu Han. “I’m Lu Yiran, you know. Aren’t you afraid my bad reputation will affect your first drama?”

Chu Han shook her head. She didn’t believe the things she had heard and seen about Lu Yiran before she only believed the Lu Yiran she saw right now.

Lu Yiran gave a helpless smile and shook her head, agreeing to go with Chu Han to give it a try.

Chu Han led Lu Yiran and Chen Ziyun to an empty room on the set. “Teacher Lu, please familiarize yourself with the lyrics and music first.” Chu Han prepared everything and placed it in front of Lu Yiran.

After Lu Yiran had become completely familiar with everything, Chu Han entered the room and heard the melody Lu Yiran was humming. Chu Han excitedly went up to Lu Yiran: “Teacher Lu, do you have time recently?”

Lu Yiran told Chu Han that she had plenty of time.

Chu Han told Lu Yiran the location and time for the recording studio, and Lu Yiran left with the gift Chu Han had prepared for her.

While driving, Chen Ziyun couldn’t help but say, “Not bad, I didn’t expect you could sing. Why didn’t you ever tell me before?”

“I just found out myself that I can actually sing a song well,” Lu Yiran’s eyelashes fluttered. She looked out the window, lost in thought.

Outside the window, the lights of countless homes sparkled in a scene of prosperity. Yet, in the book, her consequence was to live out her remaining life in decline.

Lu Yiran gave a self mocking laugh. However, that was the consequence her character in the book brought upon herself.

Watching Lu Yiran return home, Chen Ziyun leaned against the car and observed her back. She felt that Lu Yiran had changed somehow, yet she also felt that nothing had changed. But no matter what Lu Yiran was like, as a friend, she would always be there for her.

The house was empty. Lu Yiran opened her phone and saw messages from Pei Ruochu and Lu Chiqiu saying they wouldn’t be back, as they had gone traveling and would return when they were done. Lu Yiran hadn’t expected the two to just leave like that. She sighed, then heated up the food on the table and started watching a recent variety show while eating.

After eating, just as Lu Yiran was about to put her dishes in the sink, she felt her phone vibrate. She wiped her hands and checked her phone, seeing a call from Xie Shuyao.

Lu Yiran answered the phone without suspicion, but she heard Wen Shiyan’s voice on the other end.

“Has Miss Lu’s injury healed?”

Hearing Wen Shiyan’s voice, Lu Yiran’s end of the line went completely silent. Wen Shiyan awkwardly cleared her throat.

“Miss Lu, Xie Shuyao and I will come to see you tomorrow,” Wen Shiyan said with some difficulty.

After Xie Shuyao learned about the matter between them, she suggested that Wen Shiyan personally visit Lu Yiran once she had recovered. However, after saying it out loud, Wen Shiyan was inexplicably worried that Lu Yiran would refuse.

“I’m busy tomorrow. Maybe another time,” Lu Yiran’s voice was flat as she rejected Wen Shiyan. Wen Shiyan was stunned by Lu Yiran’s answer. With Lu Yiran’s cold expression, the call ended.

Tsk, why had Wen Shiyan suddenly changed her temperament and started actively contacting her these past few months? Didn’t she used to hate her the most? Lu Yiran, puzzled, went to the bathroom.

Lu Yiran came out, towel-drying her hair. She sat on the edge of the bed, memorized the lyrics, and then fell asleep.

The next day, she woke up early and went to the location she had arranged with Chu Han. Chu Han was already waiting there for Lu Yiran, as they hadn’t signed a contract yet, and Chu Han was worried Lu Yiran might change her mind and not show up.

Seeing Lu Yiran arrive, Chu Han finally put her mind at ease. She happily led Lu Yiran to the recording studio.

Since Lu Yiran had no previous experience with this, Chu Han and her team patiently explained the precautions for the recording studio and how to use the equipment.

After the recording was finished, the people outside the studio couldn’t believe Lu Yiran was doing this for the first time.

Seeing the complex expressions of the people outside, Lu Yiran went out and asked worriedly: “What’s wrong? Was it not good enough?”

“No, it was absolutely amazing!” Chu Han said, grabbing Lu Yiran’s hands and looking at her expectantly. “Can we sign the contract now?”

Lu Yiran read through the contract and sent the electronic version to Chen Ziyun for review. Only after Chen Ziyun confirmed it was fine did Lu Yiran sign her name.

Chu Han carefully put the contract away as if it were a treasure.

They selected the best recording from the session, and everyone thanked Lu Yiran and offered to drive her home, with Chu Han being the most enthusiastic.

“No need, goodbye everyone,” Lu Yiran smiled at them and got into her car.

Someone couldn’t help but sigh: “Teacher Lu is indeed different from what they say on Weibo.”

Chu Han patted her shoulder: “Of course.”

Returning home, Lu Yiran saw a note on the table. It was from Lu Chiqiu, saying that he and Pei Ruochu had gone traveling together and would return when they were done playing.

Lu Yiran was surprised that the two had just left on a whim. She sighed, then changed into a casual outfit and drove to meet Chen Ziyun at their usual spot. At this moment, Lu Yiran was full of excitement, completely losing the sense of loss she had earlier.

Hearing Lu Yiran’s voice on the phone, Chen Ziyun looked at Wen Shiyan and Xie Shuyao beside her and asked Lu Yiran: “What’s up?”

“Let’s meet at our spot tonight. I’ll wait for you there.”

After hanging up, Xie Shuyao curiously asked Chen Ziyun: “Sister Ziyun, where is ‘our spot’?”

After answering Xie Shuyao, Chen Ziyun frowned slightly. Lu Yiran really wouldn’t let her have a moment of peace.

She took Wen Shiyan and Xie Shuyao to the place Lu Yiran had mentioned. After getting out of the car, Chen Ziyun found Lu Yiran waiting for her at the entrance.

Seeing Chen Ziyun, Lu Yiran walked up to her. Unexpectedly, she saw Wen Shiyan and Xie Shuyao.

Lu Yiran grabbed Chen Ziyun and leaned in to whisper: “Why is Wen Shiyan here too?”

“They just came looking for me, planning to have me take them to see you, but who knew you’d be here,” Chen Ziyun said, pulling Lu Yiran’s hand away in distaste.

Lu Yiran looked at Wen Shiyan, and the smile on her face began to stiffen. She linked her arm through Xie Shuyao’s and pulled her aside to ask: “How is your relationship with Wen Shiyan now?”

Xie Shuyao thought for a moment and said it was okay.

Wen Shiyan was too far away from them to hear what they were saying. Xie Shuyao, seeing Wen Shiyan standing alone, took her and followed behind Lu Yiran.

Lu Yiran patted Xie Shuyao’s shoulder in exasperation: “You… keep it up.”