The Movie Queen And Her Rival Just Went Public! - Chapter 40

Chapter 40

Shen Luoyan was struck as if by lightning, the words rendering her speechless for a long time.

So, in her eyes, I’m just someone who can sleep with any woman? Is the relationship between us not even worth hearing one more sentence of explanation?

Su Cancan had no desire to stay and “appreciate” Shen Luoyan’s reaction. She changed her shoes, pulled the door open, slammed it shut without mercy, and left the small courtyard with her suitcase.

…

When she arrived, Shen Luoyan had helped her carry the bulky suitcase, so why did leaving feel so difficult now?

The multi-directional wheels of the suitcase grated over the cobblestone path, making an unpleasant noise. The uneven ground added difficulty to her movement. After getting stuck a few times, she suddenly felt extremely wronged, her nose prickling as she fought back tears.

Fortunately, Xiao Wu had already parked the car. He pushed open the wooden gate of the small courtyard, saw the scene, and quickly walked over, lifting her suitcase with one hand.

“Sister Cancan, why did you come out yourself? The suitcase is heavy; you should have just handed it to me.”

Xiao Wu took the suitcase and sensed her distress. He didn’t stare at her expression, looking slightly to the side as he spoke.

Su Cancan’s voice was muffled as she suppressed her sorrow: “It’s nothing. Let’s go.”

Xiao Wu nodded: “Okay.”

…

Only after sitting in the nanny van did Su Cancan feel a sense of belonging. With her own people supporting her, everything seemed much simpler and lighter. Xiao Wu shifted into reverse and turned the car around. She quietly rolled down the window and looked at the small house she had shared with Shen Luoyan.

She had said so much, yet Shen Luoyan hadn’t responded with a single word. Did she implicitly admit everything?

And when I left, there was no attempt to stop me?

Feeling a heavy blockage in her heart, Su Cancan quickly blinked twice, suppressing her emotions and the tears that were almost spilling from her eyes.

I need to move forward, look ahead. She turned her head. Xiao Wu had successfully turned the large vehicle around, and the nanny van drove slowly along the edge of the field. Through the car window, the figures of Zhou Zhou and You You entered her sight.

“Xiao Wu, pull over up ahead. I want to say hello to the program’s guests,” Su Cancan tapped the driver’s seat.

The car slowed down: “Okay.”

The nanny van stopped smoothly beside the two girls. Su Cancan poked her head out the window: “You You, Zhou Zhou, out for a walk?”

You You was startled by her, shaking slightly and hiding into Zhou Zhou’s arms. Zhou Zhou remained calmer, wrapping an arm around You You. After a few seconds of buffering, the two realized it was Su Cancan speaking and immediately relaxed their guard.

You You stepped forward, moving closer to Su Cancan: “Yes. Zhou Zhou and I go to the same school but aren’t in the same dorm. We’re used to walking around the small courtyard after breakfast or going to class together. Sister Cancan, where are you going?”

Su Cancan had never experienced a campus romance. Listening to You You, she imagined the two eating together, going to class together, and studying at the library together. Her eyes moved, a hint of envy flashing through, and she smiled.

“Yes. I have work and can’t live here permanently, so I have to move to the city center.”

You You let out a long “Ah,” her regret clearly audible.

Su Cancan comforted her: “Mhm. It’s to ensure my new drama airs soon. If work finishes early or there’s a recording scheduled, I’ll still come back.”

“Is it the post-production voice dubbing for Nian Qing?” You You blurted out, then quickly covered her mouth, her eyes wide, looking pitifully innocent.

As fellow program guests, they had exchanged personal information, but Su Cancan was surprised that You You knew the name of her last wrapped drama and her schedule. Her eyes curved up, her expression a little playful.

You You put her hand down awkwardly, her eyes darting away: “I’m sorry, Sister Cancan, I’m actually your fan. I’ve liked you for three years.”

She licked her dry lips, still daring not to look directly at Su Cancan, but her tone was urgent: “I apologize for hiding it when we first met, but I swear I have no ill intentions. I know you don’t like sasaeng fans. I’m really not one. I just didn’t want you to dislike me, so I pretended not to be your fan. Also, the Nian Qing voice dubbing was just a guess. I haven’t been stalking your life or trying to pry into your privacy.”

You You began to talk incoherently as she spoke. She wanted to prove herself so badly that her words came out muddled, yet she was deeply sincere. Seeing her girlfriend flustered, Zhou Zhou gently squeezed her hand to give her strength. Su Cancan smiled and reached out to ruffle her head.

Feeling the gentle stroke on her head, You You suddenly looked up, her startled, helpless doe eyes meeting Su Cancan’s gentle gaze.

“It’s okay. I’m very happy that you’re my fan, and I know you’re not that kind of person. See, we live so close, and you never came to disturb me, so how could I dislike you? On the contrary, I like you very much!”

“Really?” A thousand stars seemed to shatter in You You’s eyes.

Su Cancan nodded. Suddenly remembering Viky and Miky, who had bothered them for no reason, she felt annoyed but quickly dismissed the two bad people from her mind.

“Then, can I still send you messages and chat with you?” You You was delighted, quickly adding, “I won’t bother your work!”

Su Cancan looked at the young, lively girl, her gaze sweeping to Zhou Zhou, who was silently watching her behind You You: “Yes, I’ll definitely reply when I see them.”

You You jumped for joy.

Her delight was indescribable. She held back the urge to tell Su Cancan that she was also a fan of her and Shen Luoyan’s couple (CP) and looked eagerly at Su Cancan: “Can I be even more presumptuous and ask for your autograph?”

A car was approaching from the opposite direction. Su Cancan’s nanny van had been parked for too long, blocking most of the narrow road, forcing them to move: “It’s a bit inconvenient today. I’ll sign it when I get back and mail it to you, or I can bring it to you during the next recording. Is that okay?”

“Yes!”

Bidding farewell to the young couple, Xiao Wu’s car quickly drove onto the provincial road. The closer they got to the city center, the more cars there were. Su Cancan had to roll up the window and sit in the stuffy car.

Liu Yimin was highly efficient. After getting on the high-speed rail, she quickly sent Su Cancan detailed information on three rental properties near the recording studio. She unconditionally supported Su Cancan’s decision to move but insisted on accompanying her with Xiao Ke during the rental period. Therefore, the properties sent were all large four-bedroom apartments or single-floor flats.

Su Cancan was not a ruthless boss who exploited employees. Liu Yimin’s concern was not unwarranted, and since she would also be living in the house, she chose the largest one purely out of self-interest.

After choosing the apartment, Liu Yimin received the message and, within twenty minutes, had arranged a meeting with the real estate agent for signing the contract. They could move in immediately. The location was set at the apartment building, and the meeting time was in one hour.

One hour later, Su Cancan and her entourage arrived at the community on time and met with the real estate agent. The agent was startled to see Su Cancan but quickly regained his composure and informed them that the landlord was stuck in traffic and would need some time to arrive.

While waiting in the car, the landlord sent a message apologizing and asking the agent to take them to view the apartment first. Su Cancan, under the protection of the others, quickly slipped into the elevator, following the agent into the large single-floor flat on the tenth floor.

Upon entering the high-end community, one could immediately see the effort put into the landscaping. Various plants were harmoniously color-coordinated, and the area was larger than average communities. Stepping out of the elevator, the agent explained that this community had a structure of one apartment per floor, ensuring high privacy and eliminating the worry of running into neighbors or being disturbed by strangers.

Su Cancan was very satisfied with this point, thinking that one apartment per floor was far better than living in a small courtyard where anyone could enter freely. Her satisfaction level rose to 40%.

She looked around and found that the cleaning was very thorough. The tiles on the walls were wiped until they reflected light. Her satisfaction level rose by another 20%.

The apartment had a keyless entry lock. The real estate agent entered the code, explaining: “This is the landlord’s original password. If you choose this apartment, we suggest you change it as soon as possible after moving in.”

With that extra detail, Su Cancan essentially decided on this apartment.

The entrance door was pulled open. The apartment was larger and more comfortable than the pictures suggested during the on-site inspection. Su Cancan was about to look at the rental contract when the sound of a password being entered echoed from the doorway.

First attempt: Incorrect password. Everyone looked cautiously toward the door.

The second attempt was slower than the first. The electronic buttons clicked one by one until the lock announced the correct password. The bolt sprang open, and the people inside finally relaxed.

“Ah, the landlord is quite old, she might not remember the password clearly,” the real estate agent realized.

Just as he finished speaking, a white-haired elderly woman in a Chanel suit walked into the room. Her full, rosy complexion made it impossible to guess her age, as if her silver hair was artificially achieved, but her slow pace informed everyone that she was no longer young.

Su Cancan and Liu Yimin looked surprised, glancing at the interior design style and then at the approaching elderly woman, unable to believe her taste was so unique.

“Ah, are you the ones who want to rent the house?” When the old woman spoke, Su Cancan heard a strong local accent, and her eyes lit up. Her satisfaction with the apartment immediately soared to 100%.

Hearing the old Ningbo dialect in Hangzhou was rare. Su Cancan was surprised and delighted, feeling an inexplicable closeness to her: “Yes, Auntie, we are very satisfied with your apartment. We’d like to rent it for a period.”

The old woman looked at Su Cancan. Her slightly cloudy eyes brightened when they landed on her: “Little girl, your mouth is sweet. Call me Grandma. I’m too old to be called Auntie.”

Su Cancan obediently said: “Grandma~”

“I bought this apartment for my grandson to marry. My grandson doesn’t rely on me now and doesn’t come here often, so I listed it for rent. Several girls have come to see the apartment, but I didn’t like them. You.”

The old woman paused to create suspense. Su Cancan, unable to shake off the feeling of being judged by an elder, stood respectfully, waiting for her next sentence.

The old woman pinched her shoulder and murmured: “You are pretty, but a bit too thin.”

“Huh?” Su Cancan was afraid she had missed the comment.

“Nothing, just saying you’re pretty,” she smiled kindly. “If you’re satisfied with the rent and everything, we’ll sign the contract, and I’ll rent the apartment to you.”

The real estate agent interjected: “Miss Su, the elderly lady’s grandson travels a lot for work, so the apartment is empty. It’s been listed on our platform for over a year. Many tenants have come to view it, but she hasn’t found the right person. It’s rare that the elderly lady feels connected to you, and you also like the apartment. The rent of 18,000 yuan is not high in this area…”

As he spoke, the old woman shot him a glance, and the agent fell silent and stood up straight.

“Girl, if you pay 9,000, we’ll sign the contract immediately.”

The figure spoken by the elderly woman shocked everyone present. The real estate agent felt dizzy. The cheapest rent in this area is at least 15,000…

Su Cancan quickly waved her hands: “Grandma, no need. 18,000 is very reasonable.”

The old woman frowned, a hint of displeasure on her face: “Do you think an old woman like me lacks that much money?”