The Movie Queen And Her Rival Just Went Public! - Chapter 56

Chapter 56

Welcome to the newcomers in the livestream! It’s a bit stuffy in here, wait a moment for me while I head to the living room.

Su Cancan knew Liu Yimin was watching her. She deliberately fanned herself with her hand in front of the camera; acting out right under Liu Yimin’s nose was both tense and thrilling. Since she had already been caught, she decided to go all out, grabbing her phone and migrating to the living room.

Watching Su Cancan’s constantly shifting background on the screen, Liu Yimin grabbed Xiao Ke, intending to hide. However, only the wall lamps were on in the living room, making for poor lighting, and the curtains were still open. She couldn’t allow Su Cancan to trend again for “poor production quality” in her livestream. Her sense of professional responsibility overrode her frustration, and she felt compelled to help set the stage.

Crouch down and go close the curtains, she whispered to Xiao Ke, while she herself dodged the camera to run and turn on the living room chandelier.

Su Cancan wasn’t so reckless as to expose the interior of her home. Before walking out of the bedroom, she covered the lens with her thumb. The livestream went pitch black, filled only with the sound of disorganized footsteps, causing the bullet comments to fly even faster.

“Is there someone else at home besides me?” Su Cancan read aloud. As she looked up to see where she was going, she locked eyes with Liu Yimin. Liu Yimin shook a fist at her, but instead of being intimidated, Su Cancan made a face and flopped onto the sofa.

“Of course there are people—Sister Liu and Xiao Ke.”

The fans who arrived late didn’t even have time to admire their “wife’s” beauty before they busily began explaining to the passersby who Sister Liu and Xiao Ke were.

Human curiosity toward the unknown is beyond imagination, especially when labeled “private”—it acts like a fragrant forbidden fruit. Even though Su Cancan’s fans explained, the screen was soon covered in comments like “I don’t believe you” and “Let me see them.”

Liu Yimin had already brought over the ring light and adjusted it. Su Cancan released her finger from the lens. The warm light hit her face; the thick white mask absorbed the light, obscuring her expression, but her sharp eyes reflected a glimmer of playful displeasure.

“They are both my babies. How can I just let everyone see them whenever?”

Su Cancan spoke in an ambiguous tone and then consciously filtered out similar comments. She leaned forward on the sofa to grab the half-finished bag of milk on the coffee table. Liu Yimin continued to condemn her with her eyes; from behind the camera where no one could see, she slapped Su Cancan’s hand away and handed the milk to her properly.

Hahahahahaha Only Sister Liu dares to treat Cancan like that. Sister Liu is mighty!

The number of online viewers in the top left corner increased exponentially. Su Cancan’s fans gradually took over the territory. Seeing the fans teasing her, and being careful not to let the mask stain her clothes, Su Cancan made a pained, aggrieved face.

Sister! Hide the milk brand! quick! Dairy industry, hurry up and send Cancan some milk!  You guys chat, I’m going to the store next door to place an order.

Prompted by the comments, Su Cancan hurriedly covered the milk packaging. “Oops, a slip-up! Everyone, pretend you didn’t see that. Don’t let the officials come and force me to end the stream.”

She took a sip of milk but, feeling uneasy, set it down. “Forget it, I won’t drink it.”

This is just a girl-talk session. I’ll broadcast until it’s time to wash off the mask.

The air pressure radiating from the person beside her was too low. Su Cancan stole a glance and saw Liu Yimin still staring at her. Just as a netizen asked, she mentioned the end time of the stream. It might have been an illusion, but Liu Yimin’s expression softened significantly after she said that. Like a student slacking off in class, Su Cancan secretly poked Liu Yimin’s hand with her finger in front of millions of viewers.

A loud “SMACK” echoed through the livestream. Xiao Ke, sitting upright to the side, jumped.

“Domestic violence? No, no~”

Su Cancan’s expression suddenly turned serious. “My relationship with my staff is very good. This is the most comfortable way we usually interact. There is a lot you can’t see through a screen. It’s wrong to write a story or finalize a verdict on our relationship just by listening to sounds.”

She paused for a few seconds.

I see some people are hurling insults. That is even more unfriendly and irrational behavior. The internet provides us with a platform to make friends and voice opinions, but it is not a weapon to hurt others. Typing a paragraph is simple, and so is slandering someone, but that is not something a mature person should do.

Liu Yimin didn’t expect Su Cancan to use this small incident to address the cyberbullying she had faced over the last two days. She was momentarily stunned, and a sense of apology for her own “irrational” slap earlier bloomed in her heart.

Once the serious message was delivered, Su Cancan leaned lazily back against the sofa.

You want me to be a bad girl? Be a good baby instead!

After chatting about this and that for a while, the livestream had exceeded twenty minutes. The essence of the mask had been absorbed, and the outer layer was beginning to dry and tighten. Su Cancan prepared to chat for another minute or two and end it.

It’s 9:27 now. I’ll go offline at 9:30.

The fans, who hadn’t seen such a vivid and spirited Su Cancan in a long time, all clamored for her not to leave.

Sentences of affection and pleas for her to stay scrolled by rapidly. Su Cancan was deeply grateful for the love, but since she wasn’t an actress who went for the “gentle and sentimental” route, she smugly adjusted her drying cap, which was nearly touching the mask.

Sigh, maintaining beauty is hard work. You wouldn’t have the heart to watch my face dry out, would you?

The pleas only increased. She pouted weakly: “I know, you guys just like this face of mine. If I lose even this little bit of prettiness, what will I have left to seduce you with?~”

Su Cancan’s bedroom eyes were shimmering, and her red lips moved as she recited “green tea” (manipulative/innocent-act) lines she had seen before. This world-toppling beauty was only undercut by her old-fashioned pajamas, which added a touch of unintentional humor to the performance.

The comment Cancan’s face is the empire scrolled up only to be buried by a flood of “Hahaha.”

Alright, it’s 29 past. I really have to go. If you guys like chatting with me, I’ll talk to the team later about arranging a specific time to meet you all.

The digital clock flickered to 30.

Su Cancan sat up straight. Truly, goodbye for now. Be careful to stay warm during the season change, pay attention to your health, and I’ll see you next time.

As she finished, Su Cancan suddenly felt the screen lag. Assuming it was the frequency of the comments, she didn’t think much of it. Once the well-wishes were over, she promptly closed the livestream and rushed toward the bedroom.

So dry! The mask is crusting on my face! I’ll listen to any criticism after I get back!

Su Cancan jogged away. Liu Yimin, watching her bouncing figure, couldn’t find it in her heart to scold her. She silently helped put the dirty clothes Su Cancan wore during filming into the washing machine and took out a bottle of red wine to let it breathe.

A damp face towel took away the tightness. Sensing her skin had been sensitive lately, Su Cancan only applied a moisturizing toner and lotion. Walking tentatively into the living room to face the music, she found Liu Yimin looking at her softly, with a wine glass already on the table.

Her skin crawled with unease. She stopped in the middle of the room.

“Don’t hold back. Just scold me.” She closed her eyes like a warrior waiting for the storm.

Time passed. No storm came. Only silence.

Su Cancan suspiciously opened one eye and found Liu Yimin smiling. She hopped onto the sofa with a grin and rested her head on Liu Yimin’s shoulder. Because her movement was so forceful, the sofa bounced visibly.

“You’re not mad?”

“What right do I have to be mad?”

Su Cancan sensed something was off. She turned to face Liu Yimin. “Don’t hold it in! If you have fire, you must let it out. Otherwise, if you suppress it too long, breast cancer or uterine fibroids will find you. I’d be heartbroken.”

Liu Yimin pushed her face away. “Is this how you practice ‘health preservation’?”

“Just call me Little Su,” Su Cancan said bashfully. “Also, my face is our cash cow. Don’t hurt it.”

“Stop being silly. I heard you slept in a tent last night. Drink the wine and go to bed. The massage chair I ordered for you arrives tomorrow; for today, just make do.”

Su Cancan’s gaze fell on the dark liquid in the glass. Her eyes darkened. “I’m not drinking at night anymore. Tomorrow, have Xiao Ke pick up some Chinese herbal medicine for me based on a prescription. Food therapy.”

Liu Yimin looked at Su Cancan in disbelief, her gaze darting between the girl and the wine glass.

Su Cancan’s expression became unnatural. She spoke hurriedly: “It’s just… a friend. She made me some ‘soul-soothing soup.’ I felt pretty good after drinking it. Besides, didn’t you always tell me to quit drinking? Now that I am, you’re unhappy? You choose.”

Liu Yimin couldn’t be happier that she was giving up alcohol.

But… what “friend” did Su Cancan have in the entertainment industry?

Was it someone she met during the filming?

“Okay, Sister Cancan! Send me the prescription and I’ll go tomorrow!” Xiao Ke, assigned a task, was full of morale. She was always a bit slow and didn’t notice the invisible sparks between Su Cancan and Liu Yimin.

“I’m tired. I’m going to sleep.”

A wise man knows when to retreat. Su Cancan slipped away into her room.

Xiao Ke waited for the prescription with her phone. Liu Yimin rested her chin on her hand and continued to wonder. They were ten minutes late to the bustling world of the internet.

Su Cancan didn’t know why her heart skipped a beat when she thought of Shen Luoyan. Lying in bed clutching her phone, she finished communing with the ceiling and couldn’t help but unlock her phone to send a message.

Su Cancan: Did you arrive safely?

As soon as the words appeared in the dialogue box, she suddenly felt her behavior wasn’t like her usual self. Just as she was debating whether to withdraw it, the reply came.

Shen Luoyan: I’ve arrived. Are you about to sleep?

In the darkness, Su Cancan’s eyes sparkled, the faint glow of the screen illuminating her face.

Such an accurate guess?

Shen Luoyan: I consulted a doctor. The soul-soothing soup I recommended before doesn’t quite suit your constitution. I asked her to rewrite it. I’ll send it to you now.

Su Cancan was still dazed when Shen Luoyan forwarded the prescription, along with a meal plan and recommended supplementary exercises.

Shen Luoyan had just returned the car to the production crew and walked into their “Love Cottage.” Before she could turn on the lights, she stood alone in the dark yard. Just as she was feeling the fatigue of a sleepless night followed by a long drive, Su Cancan’s message arrived.

A surge of strength rushed through her limbs. She felt as energized as if she’d been injected with adrenaline.

This was the first time Su Cancan had shown concern for her as a “friend.”

Their imperfect meeting had finally reached a turning point and entered a new chapter.

Shen Luoyan knew where her own issues lay. she controlled herself as much as possible not to startle Su Cancan. But while the concern didn’t pour from her mouth, it manifested in her writing.

While waiting, her heart would beat faster. She looked at the screen without blinking. After a long while, a small line of text finally appeared at the top.

Very quickly.

Su Cancan: Thank you so much. I’ll treat you to a meal when there’s a chance.

“No need,” “It’s only right,” “No trouble at all.”

Shen Luoyan’s fingertips moved so slowly across the keyboard. Content that had clearly been carefully considered was deleted and re-edited over and over.

Finally, it was her trembling hand that accidentally brushed the send key, delivering her answer.

Shen Luoyan: Okay.