The Film Queen Is Cold and Ruthless, Only Sends Money - Chapter 9

After watching the complete preview episode, “Carrot Porridge” finally relaxed her previously tense shoulders.

Though she had never been in a relationship herself, compared to the other guests, it was clear that the interaction between these two lacked any trace of genuine affection.

This was no different from the rumors about their relationship, which indirectly confirmed that the real Su Yun might indeed be just as the gossip suggested.

She might soon witness Su Yun’s PR team livestreaming themselves eating durian upside down!

With her anxiety eased, “Carrot Porridge” browsed through the forum posts with much lighter fingers.

She even started liking some of the comments related to Su Yun.

Most netizens shared similar opinions, which only reinforced her beliefs.

Before long, she came across this post:

[Did anyone notice what flashed by during the shaky camera moment in the preview just now?]

Below were replies:

[Was it during Su Yun’s part? I noticed it too! But I haven’t had a closer look yet.]

[Camera shake is pretty normal, right? Or did they catch something that wasn’t supposed to be aired?]

[Now I’m curious because of the comments above! Hold on, I’m going to rewatch it at 0.5x speed!]

As the post gained traction, many others prepared to rewatch the clip in slow motion.

The mention of Su Yun further fueled the netizens’ enthusiasm, making them act swiftly.

After reading the speculations, “Carrot Porridge” grew intrigued.

The camera shake must have been caused by something Su Yun did perhaps she could even dig up some dirt on her!

So, she joined the slow-motion viewing party.

The preview was only about four to five minutes long, so even at half speed, it didn’t take too much time.

The camera shake was too obvious. Though the production team had edited it, a careful eye could still spot it.

However, nearly ten minutes passed before new comments appeared under the trending post.

[Uh, have you all finished watching?]

[Don’t interrupt, I’m barbecuing. I mean, thinking.]

[On my third rewatch now, I can’t believe my eyes!]

[I think I know why the cameraman’s hand shook! Did the editors cut out something crucial? Right when they entered Su Yun’s home, her lips seemed to say that the entire row of villas belonged to her?]

[What?! You noticed that too?! I only caught a glimpse later, a flash of what looked like a bank transfer notification on Su Yun’s phone.]

[Replying to the above: I slowed it down because the camera was unsteady, and I happen to know lip-reading! But there was a transfer screenshot too?! I’m going back to check!]

[Now I finally understand why the cameraman’s hand shook.]

As more people joined the discussion, screenshots of Su Yun’s lip movements and the blurred transfer notification were shared.

The internet was full of hidden talents, and after verification by several netizens, it was confirmed that Su Yun’s muted segment indeed involved her claiming ownership of the entire row of villas.

As for the transfer screenshot, the camera was too far away, making it fuzzy.

But the general information could still be pieced together.

[“I’ve already maxed out the frame rate, and it roughly shows: Your bank card ending with 2333 received a deposit of RMB 100,000 on June 22.”

[“So the most important number is hidden?”

[“Bank card details do automatically fold under certain conditions but I remember it only happens when the transaction amount is large enough.”

[“What?! I always thought it was just 100,000, it can be even bigger?! So it could be a million?!”

[“Oh my god, I can’t even imagine. Su Yun is literally the person I most want to be, a wealthy queen!”

[“Sis, my standards aren’t high. As long as you, me, and Jiang Zhi can live well together, that’s all that matters!”

[“The person above is going too far! Why stop at three? Four of us could totally make it work! I can’t imagine how happy I’d be if I received a text like that, I’d be the most cheerful girl alive!”

Even fans of other celebrities completely forgot why they had tuned into the preview in the first place. Everyone’s attention was entirely captured by these two fleeting shots of Su Yun.

With netizens buzzing about it, some haters inevitably seized the opportunity to chime in.

[Three-Inch Goldfish: You guys actually believe this is Su Yun’s own money? Just one villa in Yuanshan is already beyond what she could afford on her own!

[Error: Right? Isn’t it obviously Jiang Yinghou’s money? Are all the people discussing this Su Yun’s paid shills?

[Living Expenses Left at 600: They never had any real feelings to begin with. Who knows, maybe there’s some shady financial deal between them? You’re all making a big fuss over nothing.

“Carrot Porridge,” who had initially been excited to dig up dirt on Su Yun, was now completely stunned after figuring out the truth.

Could this even count as dirt? “Carrot Porridge” silently asked herself.

But seeing the haters’ comments restored a bit of her confidence, and she added her own remark.

[Yeah, who knows if Su Yun deliberately wanted us to see this? Maybe she’s just trying to shift attention away from the fact that she and Jiang Zhi have no real relationship. Don’t let them fool you!

Just as “Carrot Porridge” hit send, her own bank account notification popped up, eerily similar to the screenshot.

Well, similar in some ways, but with one key difference.

[Your bank card ending with 4567 received a deposit of RMB 3,256.04 today. Note: Monthly salary transfer. Current balance: RMB 4,163.96. Wishing you a pleasant life.]

Her landlord, as if monitoring her account in real time, @’ed her in the rent group chat just minutes after her salary was deposited, reminding her to pay this month’s rent on time.

Carrot Porridge: “…”

Her life was anything but pleasant, thanks.

Looking back at the comment she had just posted, “Carrot Porridge” did something she’d never done before she deleted it.

If that long, incomprehensible string of zeros appeared in her bank account, who would even care about whether there was any real affection involved?!

If even “Carrot Porridge” could figure that out, the rest of the internet certainly could.

Especially since the haters weren’t just mocking Su Yun, they were dragging the bystanders into it too.

Reading those comments, people couldn’t help but laugh, tagging each other one by one in response.

【@ThreeInchGoldfish, you just said Su Yun couldn’t afford the Yuanshan Villa, but unless I’m mistaken, the entire scene with Su Yun and Jiang Zhi was filmed at Yuanshan Villa, right? Why don’t you go there yourself and snap some photos to wow everyone?】

【@error, how did mentioning that I like rich women get me labeled as a paid shill? I’m just a casual bystander, and my only idol is the God of Wealth. Don’t tell me you don’t like making money or having cash?】

【@LivingAllowanceLeft600, forget about your ID and the marriage certificate someone posted on Weibo earlier, if you can deposit a million into my account every month on time, forget contracts or agreements, you’ll instantly become the only person I adore!】

【Carrot Porridge, huh? Why’d you delete your comment.】

The original poster, Qiao Miao, hadn’t expected the discussion to take this turn.

Her chopsticks paused mid-air as she ate her spicy chicken, suddenly remembering something.

Back at the hospital, Su Yun had once asked her, “If there was a job where you didn’t have to do anything, just stay quiet and avoid stirring up trouble and you’d get paid five million a month, would you take it?”

No way, Su-jie? Did she actually land that gig?!

And now, could she get a referral too?!

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Unsurprisingly, Su Yun trended again, dragging the show’s production team along to dominate the top spots.

#RichWomanSuYun
#TheThreeOfUsLivingWellIsAllThatMatters
#HowManyZerosAreInSuYun’sBankAccount
#CrowdfundingFor”DearThem”ToPremiereTomorrow!

When Su Yun saw the trending topics, she checked her bank balance again.

Plenty of money, very reassuring.

After that, she noticed a message Jiang Zhi had just sent.

Perhaps because Jiang Zhi had reminded her before leaving town, Su Yun occasionally chatted with her too though strictly about mundane things.

She maintained perfect boundaries, never overstepping or bothering Jiang Zhi!

[Fortune-Scattering Bodhisattva: I’ll be home tonight. Want to have dinner together?]

[Su Yun: Sure, what would you like? Should I ask Aunt Liu to prepare something?]

After noting Jiang Zhi’s requests and relaying them to Aunt Liu, Su Yun stood in the living room and suddenly realized when the Fortune-Scattering Bodhisattva returned tonight, she’d be staying here too.

Should she ask Aunt Liu to clean the guest room?

Of course, she’d be the one moving there.

But Aunt Liu just chuckled. “Why would you two lovebirds need a guest room? You’ll obviously share the master bedroom.”

Su Yun: “!!!”

Her relationship with Jiang Zhi was purely, simply, and immaculately about money!

No tainting allowed!

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