The Film Queen Is Cold and Ruthless, Only Sends Money - Chapter 7

After Su Yun’s high-intensity engagement with comments last time, the atmosphere under her Weibo posts had become much friendlier.

During the periods when Su Yun wasn’t active, some people still lingered in her comment section, asking when Teacher Su planned to publish a book.

[Teacher Su, when are you publishing a book? I’ve even thought of a title,The Art of Speaking.]

[The sound of your scheming is so loud I can hear it from thousands of miles away. So, Teacher Su, when’s the book coming out?]

[Here’s a good idea pretend to be an anti-fan. Maybe Su Yun will show up and help expand the Su Yun Quotations for you?]

[Hey, you there aren’t you saying something a little too bold? Is it really okay to conspire so loudly?]

[I’ve compiled a summary of all the comments Su Yun has replied to. Anyone want it? I even added some instances where netizens applied her wisdom to other situations!]

[You’re a genius! This is exactly what I wanted!]

[Kind soul! Can you post it? I’d love to see it!]

This summary document was widely shared online under various names. Some kept it simple, calling it The Collected Wisdom of Su Yun and Netizens, while others dubbed it The Philosophy of Non-Self-Destructive Living: A Guide.

The document was also open for collaborative updates, with netizens adding new content daily.

Wang Yue came across this document while researching Su Yun. At first, she didn’t think much of it, but after opening it, she found it incredibly useful especially as an intern. It offered her a lot of practical help.

As she set out from the production team to visit Su Yun and Jiang Zhi’s home, she opened the document to check for updates but was drawn to a new post instead.

#I was just reviewing Su Yun’s comment replies, but I think I noticed something off.

[What is it? Spill the tea, OP!]

[I smell drama. Got my drinks and snacks ready, OP, go on!]

[Where’d OP go? Did they bail?]

[OP: Still here, just typing slowly. So, I noticed that among all the comments Su Yun replied to, not a single one mentioned Jiang Zhi.]

[OP: Su Yun only responded to comments about herself. Anything involving Jiang Zhi like questions about whether their relationship was strained, or even people asking if they were headed for divorce she completely skipped over.]

[OP: I watched Dear Them to learn more about Su Yun and Jiang Zhi, but lately, they seem to have zero interaction.]

[I just went back to check Su Yun’s Weibo. OP’s right she ignored every comment with Jiang Zhi’s name. The only one that even came close was her reply to Liu Yangran.]

[So, does this mean their relationship is bad?]

[I remember before, Su Yun used to openly express her feelings for Jiang Zhi on Weibo even though a lot of it ended up backfiring on both of them. But she’s never completely avoided mentioning her before, right?]

[Maybe Su Yun realized her past behavior was problematic and is deliberately avoiding bringing Jiang Zhi into it now? Couldn’t this just be personal growth not wanting to cause trouble for her?]

[It’s common knowledge their relationship wasn’t great before. Is this really that surprising?]

[“I still think their marriage was just Su Yun’s wishful thinking. Otherwise, why would there be zero interaction on Weibo? Even when reposting the show’s posts, they did it separately.”

“What’s the point of speculating now? Once the show airs, everything will be clear.”

The usually sharp-witted netizens found themselves divided on this issue, each holding their own opinion without reaching a consensus.

After reading through the entire thread, Wang Yue began to feel restless.

She remembered the “introductory question” from her training materials, which mentioned: Whether couples argue, act sweet, or face conflicts, all are essential parts of a relationship.

As long as there was still affection, the production team of Dear Them could always find a way to work things out.

As long as there was still affection.

Wang Yue closed her eyes and silently prayed.

At this point, she didn’t care about Su Yun and Jiang Zhi’s personalities, nor whether their relationship was sugar-sweet or stormy.

As long as there was affection, that was enough!

–

When Wang Yue arrived at the address Su Yun had provided with the production crew, she was genuinely stunned.

Hai City had seen significant economic growth in recent years, with several upscale residential areas developed.

But the most renowned among them was Yuanshan Villas.

Beautiful scenery, luxurious interiors, a prestigious international property management team, these were advantages shared by all high-end residential areas.

Yet, what made Yuanshan Villas stand out was its most famous feature its exorbitant price.

Looking at the villas, Wang Yue calculated that with her current salary, she might have been able to afford one if she had started working from the era of Yuanmou Man. (QAQ)

After sighing in awe, she wiped away her envious tears and turned to the camera crew behind her. “You can start recording now.”

Su Yun had already coordinated with the villa’s security team, so Wang Yue faced no obstacles. After showing her work ID, she entered the villa area.

“Over here!” Su Yun waved at the group carrying cameras at the entrance.

Wang Yue quickened her pace, and the camera crew followed closely.

As she got closer, Wang Yue finally saw the legendary Su Yun, “scandal-ridden, bad-tempered, and drama-prone.”

Su Yun wore a light blue dress, her fair complexion glowing softly in the sunlight. Her eyes were clear and bright, her makeup subtle yet perfectly accentuating her refined aura.

At that moment, Wang Yue thought to herself: Based on appearances alone, the online rumors might not be true.

“Hello, Ms. Su. I’m the accompanying producer for this shoot,” Wang Yue greeted her, though she felt a bit nervous.

As a newcomer, a freshly promoted intern, she worried Su Yun might interpret her presence as the production team not taking this seriously.

If conflicts arose during the prelude, it could affect the entire season.

Su Yun smiled naturally and nodded. “Hello, just call me Su Yun.”

As they walked and chatted, Wang Yue occasionally glanced at the surrounding villas. “If there are any areas that shouldn’t be filmed, feel free to let us know anytime.”

After all, the production team had to be mindful of their impact and avoid disturbing other villa residents.

Anyone living here was someone the production team couldn’t afford to offend.

Su Yun glanced at the row of detached villas nearby, pausing for a moment before saying, “You can film anywhere. These villas are all empty, so it won’t disturb anyone.”

Hearing this, Wang Yue couldn’t help but look around curiously. The villas shared the same architectural style, but they indeed appeared uninhabited.

Su Yun also took a glance and added, “They were all bought at the same time, but we only live in the one at the front.”

As soon as she finished speaking, the air seemed to grow still.

Wang Yue, who had been walking steadily, suddenly stumbled. Behind her, the cameraman’s lens visibly shook.

“All bought at the same time,” “but only live in one,” “won’t disturb anyone”.

Wang Yue’s mind raced faster than it ever had during advanced calculus. After processing a hundred different implications, she exchanged a glance with the cameraman, confirming her suspicion wasn’t wrong.

This entire row of villas actually belonged to Su Yun?!

Noticing Wang Yue and the crew’s reactions, a faint glimmer of amusement flickered in Su Yun’s eyes.

She would never admit that when she first learned these villas had all been gifted to her by Jiang Zhi, she had been just as stunned as Wang Yue was now. But she maintained her composure flawlessly, even reaching out to steady the stumbling Wang Yue.

When they arrived at the villa where Su Yun actually lived, Wang Yue’s heart trembled again at the sight of the antique decor and authentic masterpieces hanging on the walls.

Even if she started working from the era of Yuanmou Man, she probably still wouldn’t be able to afford this. QAQ

While setting up the cameras, the crew moved with extra caution, afraid of accidentally damaging anything.

Su Yun handed them water and placed a fruit platter nearby, signaling they could help themselves.

Once filming began, Wang Yue fell silent.

Since the show’s premise emphasized authenticity, there was no fixed script even for the preview segments. Everything followed the guests’ natural rhythms.

After a brief exchange with Su Yun, Wang Yue stepped out of the camera’s range and quietly nibbled on the fruit Su Yun had provided.

So sweet! Wang Yue’s eyes crinkled with satisfaction.

Su Yun, perfectly at ease with the cameras around, barely glanced at them before resuming her previous activities.

When she had stepped out to greet Wang Yue, she’d been in the middle of watching Jiang Zhi’s latest film. Given Jiang Zhi’s standing in the entertainment industry, the production quality both in storytelling and visuals was impeccable, making it easy to lose oneself in it.

Wang Yue watched the film playing on the screen and nodded approvingly to herself.

If Su Yun was watching Jiang Zhi’s movies, then she must care about her. And if Su Yun cared about Jiang Zhi, then according to the mystical Wang Yue Law of Mutual Affection, they must be deeply in love.

How could there be no feelings between them?!

Unaware that she’d just been labeled as “deeply in love,” Su Yun finished the movie, played a few rounds of video games, and snacked on fries and ice cream in between.

Wang Yue observed Su Yun’s activities. While they seemed perfectly normal, she couldn’t help feeling surprised.

After all, online rumors painted Su Yun as someone who indulged in smoking, drinking, and a generally wild lifestyle. But seeing was believing Su Yun’s private life was more about fries, ice cream, and fried chicken!

After finishing her ice cream, Su Yun stood up. Wang Yue trailed behind, her mind buzzing with anticipation was there about to be some kind of “surprise”?

But Su Yun headed straight to the gym.

Wang Yue’s hopes were thoroughly dashed. Somehow, Su Yun’s life seemed even more “bland” than her own. She had no idea how the internet had managed to spin such wild rumors about her.

At the gym, Su Yun noticed her phone light up, it was a notification from her bank card.

Jiang Zhi had transferred money to her again because of this tardiness.

Wang Yue was currently marveling at the gym, which was roughly the size of her entire apartment, wiping away bitter tears, so she didn’t notice the phone screen glowing with the radiance of wealth.

But the cameraman following them caught sight of the balance displayed and couldn’t help but let the camera shake slightly once more.

The main content of the preview segment naturally focused on filming the couple. Since Su Yun had already given a tour of the house, the shooting task was essentially complete. All that remained was to wait for Jiang Zhi to return to continue filming.

Su Yun had been feeling a bit bored at home lately, so she seized the rare opportunity to chat with Wang Yue.

“The assistant director who was supposed to accompany you fell sick today?” Su Yun sounded surprised.

Wang Yue nodded. For some reason, when talking to Su Yun, she let her guard down completely, answering whatever was asked. “She had an acute allergic reaction and went to the hospital, so I came alone today.”

Wang Yue recalled what the director had told her and smiled happily. “But I also hope to grow from this opportunity. The director must really value me.”

Su Yun pieced together the situation, patted Wang Yue’s shoulder, and sighed. “Kid, don’t just gobble up whatever promises your boss feeds you.”

Wang Yue straightened up, her confidence wavering. “Isn’t it because the director trusts me?”

Even as she asked, she was already starting to believe Su Yun’s words.

“Let’s not even question whether the assistant director’s illness was a coincidence. Just think with so many people on the production team, why would they single you out to take charge? She only said it would help you grow, but if something goes wrong, won’t you be the one held responsible?”

As a fellow working professional, Su Yun understood the boss’s mindset all too well.

The preview wasn’t live. No matter how poorly the guests behaved, editing could smooth things over only the staff would suffer.

Given the original host’s personality, Wang Yue was probably already considering resigning.

After Su Yun’s explanation, Wang Yue had an epiphany. “!!!”

Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at Su Yun. “Sister Su, from now on, I’ll be your first loyal fan!”

Su Yun: “…”

No need to remind her that she currently had zero fans.

“But Sister Su, how do you know so much about the director?” Wang Yue asked curiously. Logically, Su Yun hadn’t interacted with the director before.

Su Yun adopted a profoundly wise tone. “You’ll understand once you’ve been through enough.”

She, too, had once loved life until work cured her of that.

As the two chatted, Aunt Liu came in from outside.

Su Yun glanced over and heard Aunt Liu say that Jiang Zhi had returned and was already at the door.

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