The Film Empress White Moonlight Wants To Be A Salted Fish - Chapter 9

Hearing a knock, Lu Yiran put down the plate and went to open the door. She thought it was Xie Shuyao, but when she opened it, she saw it was Wen Shiyan. The change in Lu Yiran’s expression was so obvious that Wen Shiyan thought she had done something wrong.

“Am I late?” Wen Shiyan frowned. “No. Oh, by the way, no need to change your shoes, I’m going to clean up later anyway.” Lu Yiran walked while texting Xie Shuyao, asking where she was.

Wen Shiyan lowered her head, standing in front of the sofa, debating whether to sit or not. Lu Yiran looked at Wen Shiyan standing there blankly, momentarily unable to believe this was the person she used to like. “Sit down, do I have to teach you?” The old Wen Shiyan, though hard to approach, was at least not an idiot.

The two sat on the sofa, no conversation, so quiet that they could hear each other’s breathing. Lu Yiran sincerely prayed for Xie Shuyao’s arrival internally.

The doorbell rang again, and Lu Yiran had never looked forward to the sound more. She quickly got up to open the door for Xie Shuyao and excitedly hugged her.

A lifesaver…

Seeing Wen Shiyan, and sensing the awkward atmosphere between Wen Shiyan and Lu Yiran, Xie Shuyao asked, “Huh? What’s wrong, Teacher Lu?”

“Nothing, hurry and wash your hands, dinner is ready.” Lu Yiran pushed Wen Shiyan and Xie Shuyao to wash their hands.

Sitting at the dining table, Xie Shuyao couldn’t help but take a few photos of the visually appealing and delicious food.

Wen Shiyan was also surprised when she saw it. She thought Lu Yiran would only make simple dishes at home, like scrambled eggs with tomatoes, but she didn’t expect Lu Yiran could achieve a restaurant-level of quality.

“Why are you staring? Start eating.”

“I won’t be polite then.” Xie Shuyao said and picked up a piece of sparerib.

As soon as the sparerib entered her mouth, Xie Shuyao began to eat without looking up. Seeing Xie Shuyao eating with gusto, Wen Shiyan also took a bite.

The taste was a bit too sweet for her. But Wen Shiyan felt the flavor was familiar, like she had tasted it somewhere before.

Seeing Wen Shiyan and Xie Shuyao eating with their heads down without talking, Lu Yiran finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After dinner, Lu Yiran saw the two out. Before leaving, Wen Shiyan glanced at Lu Yiran’s door opposite, but in the end, she didn’t say anything and left.

Some things were too coincidental; it was better not to mention them.

Lu Yiran stayed at home for a full half month. When she joked with Chen Ziyun about changing careers to become a singer, Lu Yiran had already started practicing the basics. After practicing at home for half a month, her singing ability had significantly improved.

Lu Yiran went downstairs for the first time in a while to buy breakfast, eating while checking Weibo.

Hm, Wen Shiyan is wrapping up filming today. A very famous former movie queen is making a comeback, and also… intimate photos of Wen Shiyan and Xie Shuyao…

What? What did she miss!

Lu Yiran quickly finished her breakfast and scrolled through Weibo. She found that a user had posted several “intimate” joint photos of Wen Shiyan and Xie Shuyao, and posting them on the day Wen Shiyan wrapped filming seemed suspicious. To Lu Yiran’s surprise, many people were cursing Xie Shuyao.

Also, she was clearly in the middle of these photos. Cropping her out and only posting the joint photos of Wen Shiyan and Xie Shuyao was clearly intended to mislead netizens. Who was targeting Xie Shuyao like this?

Lu Yiran was about to post on Weibo to explain for Xie Shuyao but was stopped by a phone call from Wen Shiyan.

“Lu Yiran, did you provoke someone you shouldn’t have?” Wen Shiyan’s words stunned Lu Yiran.

Lu Yiran thought about it and felt she hadn’t provoked anyone. “What do you mean?”

“Were you just trying to help Xie Shuyao?”

After Wen Shiyan said this, Lu Yiran fell silent. Wen Shiyan sighed, it seemed she was right.

“Then I’ll be direct. The photos that person posted only exist on my, Xie Shuyao’s, and your phones. These joint photos were taken by others at the time, and that person doesn’t have a backup. If you go to explain, not only will they not believe you, but they’ll think you did it. After all, those posted photos are not beneficial to either Xie Shuyao or me…”

“Stop talking, this is truly endless. Who exactly did I cross?” Lu Yiran angrily kicked the sofa leg next to her, but ended up hurting herself.

“Hiss…” Lu Yiran squatted down in pain.

Hearing Lu Yiran’s cry of pain, Wen Shiyan thought something had happened on Lu Yiran’s end. “Lu Yiran? What’s wrong, do you need to go to the hospital?”

“I’m fine, no need to go to the hospital. Just do as you planned.” Lu Yiran said, thanked Wen Shiyan, and hung up the phone.

She had to find the person targeting her to see who it was.

Wen Shiyan posted the trio’s joint photo on her end, clarifying her relationship with Xie Shuyao and stating that the three of them had a good relationship. Netizens who were gossiping didn’t know what they had missed, confused about how the three people who were seemingly at odds a moment ago had become friends the next.

However, the comments were only positive for a brief moment. Before people could catch their breath, a swarm of small accounts flooded the comment section, deliberately and unintentionally guiding netizens to link the matter to Lu Yiran.

Wen Shiyan looked at the comments on Weibo and thought: It’s exactly as she had suspected.

However, based on her understanding of Lu Yiran, although Lu Yiran had been somewhat “excessive” toward her in the past, it was only toward her. Lu Yiran didn’t even look at other people. And this time, it definitely wasn’t Director Wang’s doing. No matter how she looked at it, Lu Yiran couldn’t have offended anyone else.

Currently, public opinion on Weibo was partly suspicious of Lu Yiran, while another part was shipping Wen Shiyan and Xie Shuyao as a couple, as the two had scenes together in the drama.

Adhering to the principle of “ship if you can,” the CP fans quickly established a super topic. Lu Yiran saw how fast the CP fans were and called it impressive.

Wen Shiyan arranged for the three of them to meet. Lu Yiran arrived early, pulled up a small stool, and ate sunflower seeds while waiting for the other two.

Wen Shiyan and Xie Shuyao arrived together. As soon as they entered, they felt a strong gaze fixed upon them. Looking up at Lu Yiran, they saw her staring straight at them.

Wen Shiyan quickly walked over to Lu Yiran and slapped her arm.

“Lu Yiran! That’s enough!” Wen Shiyan stood in front of Lu Yiran, embarrassed and annoyed. “I don’t like Xie Shuyao, I like”

“I like…” Wen Shiyan suddenly couldn’t say it. She didn’t have anyone she liked, so why did a figure flash through her mind…

Lu Yiran didn’t mind being slapped by Wen Shiyan. She stood up and gave Wen Shiyan her seat. “Who?” Lu Yiran asked, but only saw Wen Shiyan sitting in the chair with her head bowed.

“It’s nothing.” Wen Shiyan said, returning to her usual aloof demeanor. “Hey, what were you two talking about?” Xie Shuyao had only heard Wen Shiyan’s last sentence when she found Lu Yiran and Wen Shiyan, and she asked them with a puzzled look.

“Nothing, nothing.” Sensing Wen Shiyan’s displeasure beside her, Lu Yiran quickly changed the subject: “By the way, did Teacher Wen ask us to come here to discuss something today?”

“Yes. Someone has been staking out near where you both live recently. For safety, the three of us need to live together for a few days starting tomorrow. Go home and pack your luggage later.”

“That’s it?” Lu Yiran couldn’t believe Wen Shiyan called her and Xie Shuyao out just to say this.

“Also, cooperate with me to take a few photos later.”

After eating and taking photos, Wen Shiyan drove them both home.

She dropped Lu Yiran off. “See you tomorrow,” Wen Shiyan said and drove away.

Back home, Lu Yiran told Chen Ziyun that she would be living with Wen Shiyan and Xie Shuyao.

“Lu Yiran, you are doomed.” Chen Ziyun sighed. Lu Yiran was confused: “Why?”

Chen Ziyun gloated: “You know the saying, ‘familiarity breeds affection’?”

“Chen Ziyun! What nonsense are you talking about! I’d get involved with Xie Shuyao before I ever got involved with that Wen Shiyan!” Lu Yiran shouted, feeling a little guilty for no reason.

“Alright, no involvement then, why are you yelling so loudly? Are you perhaps feeling guilty~” Chen Ziyun teased.

“I’m not talking to you anymore, I’m hanging up.” Just as Lu Yiran was about to hang up, she heard Chen Ziyun’s laughter: “Hahaha, have fun~”

Lu Yiran decisively ended the call this time.

“We’re here, the auntie will take your luggage to your rooms.” Wen Shiyan said. Lu Yiran got out of the car and realized Wen Shiyan’s home was indeed extraordinary.

“Wow! Are we staying here?” Xie Shuyao looked at Wen Shiyan in shock.

“Yes.”

Inside the house, Wen Shiyan had the auntie bring out refreshments for Xie Shuyao and Lu Yiran.

“No one else is home, make yourselves comfortable.”

Lu Yiran looked around. No wonder Wen Shiyan asked the two of them to stay at her place. The security here was so strict that probably no one would break into Wen Shiyan’s neighborhood just to take a few photos.

“Follow me, the rooms are ready.” The auntie said and led the way, with Lu Yiran and the others following.

“Miss Lu’s room is across from my Miss’s room. Miss Xie, please come up to the third floor with me.”

Lu Yiran stumbled a bit, leaning shakily on the wall. Were the rooms assigned based on the first letter of their last names? Lu Yiran started to overthink.

Seeing Lu Yiran’s shocked expression, as if she had seen a ghost, Wen Shiyan chuckled: “Do I look that scary?”

“No! How could Teacher Wen, who is so beautiful, look scary? I’m just too excited! Hahaha…” Lu Yiran awkwardly stared at the pure white wall.

Seeing Wen Shiyan not saying anything, Lu Yiran opened the door: “Then I won’t bother Teacher Wen anymore.” With that, she slammed the door shut.

Wen Shiyan: “…” She hadn’t expected Lu Yiran’s reaction to be so intense.

Bad, bad, bad! Lu Yiran thought, leaning against the door. Was she still being controlled by something? Why did she still have feelings for Wen Shiyan?