The Scandalous Actress Needs to Strive GL - Chapter 33

Seeing Mu Qingchen nod, Zhou Lanlan’s eyes were filled with surprise: “Qingchen, I knew you cared about me, unlike some people who flaunt their looks everywhere.” As she spoke, she meaningfully glanced at Qiu Wan.

Qiu Wan stood tall, ignoring Zhou Lanlan’s provocation. She raised her eyebrows slightly and quietly looked at Mu Qingchen, then retracted her gaze. She said nothing, yet seemed to have conveyed everything that needed to be said.

Mu Qingchen inexplicably felt a little guilty. She quickly walked a few steps to the right, stood in front of Qiu Wan, and felt more secure: “Don’t overthink it. I came here only because I was worried you would make things difficult for Qiu Wan.”

The statement was direct and clear, and Zhou Lanlan’s expression instantly darkened. The surprise in her eyes was replaced by jealousy and hatred. Looking at Qiu Wan, who was silently curling her lips, she wished she could just pounce and attack her.

But they were on the set for a recording, with so many people watching.

A sliver of rationality remained in Zhou Lanlan. She shot a resentful look at Mu Qingchen, then glared fiercely at Qiu Wan: “Don’t get cocky. We’ll see about this.” Today, she was going to make this woman cry until she couldn’t.

The program recording went smoothly, and the situation Mu Qingchen was worried about didn’t occur.

After it ended, the production team held a dinner party. Before Mu Qingchen could take a sip of wine, she received a call from Zhou Yang.

Zhou’s Corporation had some once-popular idol traffic stars whose career transitions failed due to acting issues, even losing a lot of goodwill from the public. Seeing the continuous decline in performance, he couldn’t sit still.

If nothing was done soon, the Mu and Zhou Corporations, which were previously neck-and-neck, would soon have a clear leader. In fact, it could be said that the Zhou Corporation was already being suppressed by the Mu Corporation.

The restaurant was very quiet. When Mu Qingchen arrived, Zhou Yang was the only one in the entire hall, and the lighting was overly soft. She suddenly had a bad feeling.

Sure enough, the sound of a violin started playing, and Zhou Yang, in a sharp suit, walked over: “Qingchen, you’re here.” His eyes were full of deep affection, in a way he believed no one could refuse.

Mu Qingchen’s eyes flickered, and she had an impulse to turn and leave, but out of consideration for the two families being family friends and having grown up together, she looked at him sincerely and said, “I have always regarded Brother Zhou as my older brother. Let’s discuss the cooperation tomorrow at the company. I have something to attend to and must leave now.”

“To find that Qiu Wan?” Zhou Yang controlled his expression, but his eyes revealed malice. He initially thought his sister was over-imagining things, and that the relationship between Mu Qingchen and Qiu Wan was merely a small fling. Even if it was a patron keeping a canary, as long as Mu Qingchen could restrain herself after marriage, he was willing to forgive her.

But now, he suspected Zhou Lanlan was right, which meant his decision tonight was also correct. That woman could not be allowed to stay.

Zhou Yang stepped forward a few paces and took out the prepared diamond ring.

However, Mu Qingchen didn’t wait for him to say another word, instead taking two steps back and saying, “We are not suitable. Let’s pretend today never happened. You are still my Brother Zhou in the future, otherwise, we should stop meeting.”

She didn’t understand. What was wrong with the Zhou siblings?

She had always treated Zhou Lanlan as a younger sister and Zhou Yang as an older brother, but the siblings had lost their sense of propriety.

Zhou Yang, however, didn’t want to give up, or rather, he couldn’t let Mu Qingchen leave right now. His sister needed more time. He suppressed his anger, a smile on his face: “But I’ve always considered you my fiancée. How do you know we’re not suitable if you haven’t even tried?”

Mu Qingchen frowned, then suddenly realized: “I already have someone I like.” Qiu Wan’s face flashed in her mind. It turned out that the feeling of being in love was so satisfying, and admitting to liking someone was so wonderful.

“What’s so great about that woman? What can she give you?” Zhou Yang was a little exasperated. Women had always clung to him. If it weren’t for his considerations about the Mu Corporation, he would have acted long ago. Why wait until now?

This woman was too ungrateful.

Mu Qingchen’s expression turned cold: “It has nothing to do with you.” She didn’t want to get tangled up. Zhou Yang at this moment, like Zhou Lanlan who had resorted to despicable means after her proposal failed the other day, had a similarly repulsive expression.

She turned to leave, but Zhou Yang reached out to block her: “Fine, it has nothing to do with me. Since you’re here, you have to have a meal before you go, right?”

Unfortunately, Mu Qingchen, having been burned once by Zhou Lanlan, was not swayed. She truly had no faith in the character of the Zhou siblings.

“No need.”

Seeing her insistence on leaving, and worried that his sister hadn’t completed her task, Zhou Yang instinctively blocked her again: “We’ve known each other for so many years. Can’t we even have a meal? Even if we can’t be together, there’s no need to avoid me like this, is there?”

Mu Qingchen looked at the hall. A few waiters were standing far away, and Secretary Yu was peering in from outside the door. Logically, there shouldn’t be any danger, but for some reason, her heart was pounding fiercely. She felt a strong premonition that something bad was about to happen.

Moreover, Zhou Yang’s gesture to block her was too eager. She suddenly thought of something, took out her phone, and called Qiu Wan’s number. No one answered.

She called Jin Wen’s number next, feeling increasingly panicked.

“Ms. Mu,” Jin Wen’s voice sounded.

“Where is Qiu Wan?”

“Qiu Wan? She’s here, wait… where is she? She was just here?” Jin Wen was still talking, but the phone line on the opposite end disconnected. Jin Wen also realized something was wrong. She immediately put aside drinking with the production team, and while calling Qiu Wan’s number, she stood up and searched around.

On the other side, Mu Qingchen urgently hung up the phone and told Zhou Yang, “If she gets hurt, I will make sure you both pay the price.”

Seeing this, Zhou Yang no longer stopped her. He chuckled softly: “Just a pretty vase. Is she worth turning against me? Qingchen, you disappoint me greatly.”

Mu Qingchen, however, ignored him. Despite wearing high heels, she strode out the door and told Secretary Yu, “Go back immediately! Quickly arrange people to find Qiu Wan. You must find her.”

She should have realized it Zhou Lanlan’s uncharacteristic cooperation and composed look during the recording. That person dared to plot against her, much less Qiu Wan.

Seeing her run quickly, Zhou Yang chased after her and shouted, “That woman has been in my bed, you’ve lost your mind…” He wanted to continue, but Mu Qingchen completely disregarded him, ran to the car, and left.

Zhou Yang angrily clenched his fist, then called Zhou Lanlan: “Qingchen found out. Are you done on your end? Hurry up. We must ruin that woman today.”

“Don’t worry, we have her. I’m taking her away now, letting Old Wang and the others have a taste.” Zhou Lanlan’s voice came from the other end.

Zhou Yang’s eyes were shadowed. Remembering the woman’s trickery last time, he sneered: “Call a few more people to ‘service’ her. Do it cleanly. After it’s done, have them take a plane and leave immediately. Don’t leave any evidence.”