Chapter 44: Seeing each other in the same frame is a sweet treat!

With the help of Renato and his legal team, Jiang Mingyue's statement was given twice as fast, and she walked out of the Luo City Police Department at dawn.

Now she can buy a plane ticket and go back to China!

Don Juan and Renato agreed to keep everything Jiang Mingyue did a secret from the Luo City police, claiming that the conflict arose from a dispute among the gangsters over the division of loot on a container ship at Taipei Port.

The Luo City police agreed to their request; after all, they also had to save face.

Considering the current situation, the production team asked Jiang Mingyue if she wanted to rest for a day and return to China the next day.

Jiang Mingyue resolutely refused, "Director Xu, I'm eager to go home, so I'll buy a ticket for tonight and arrive in Lingcheng tonight."

She didn't want to stay a moment longer, not because she was afraid of causing any more trouble, but simply because she was tired and wanted to go home to rest and recuperate.

The assistant director nodded, "Okay, I'll have someone buy the tickets. Teacher Jiang and Teacher Tang, please go back to the hotel and get some rest."

Renato had other things to take care of, so he parted ways with Jiang Mingyue and her group at the police station entrance.

To thank him for his help, Jiang Mingyue gave him a hug and sincerely invited him to visit her sometime, promising to treat him to a meal and sightseeing.

Renato readily accepted, "I will, Mingyue, I look forward to seeing you again then."

After returning to the hotel, Jiang Mingyue went to wash up first. Her clothes were dirty and smelly, so she didn't want to keep them and threw them directly into the trash can.

Wei Lai and her three companions took care of all her clothes, shoes, and socks from then on. If she didn't want them, the four of them would cry in front of her.

“Mingyue, the grace of saving your life is greater than heaven. We are not there, and no one will bring you a brazier to ward off bad luck. So don’t wear the old clothes you brought. We have prepared everything for you. Come back brand new from head to toe.”

Based on her clothing style, the four of them prepared several brands that suited her, from coats and innerwear to underwear and socks. They first packed two large boxes, but considering that too much luggage would be too cumbersome, they sent the rest back via international express.

Faced with the hospitality of Don Juan and his companions, Jiang Mingyue could not refuse and had no choice but to accept.

After washing up, Jiang Mingyue, wearing a sky-blue sweater and the newly released jeans from L brand, sat at the outdoor table outside the room and had brunch with Don Juan.

The pink diamond bracelet that Renato gave her was also back on her left wrist.

“Mingyue, I’ll go back to Lingcheng with you tonight.”

Don Juan's team has returned to China, and his agent has also been sent back. His next job is to attend a film festival in Haicheng, which is next to Lingcheng. The two places are not far apart.

Okay.

On the day of the photoshoot for "Tianxiu" magazine, Jiang Mingyue overheard Zhou Kai and Tang Huang discussing his new job and learned that he was going to Haicheng.

She wasn't foolish enough to ask him why he didn't just buy a plane ticket to Haicheng. She understood why he did this; he must be worried about her and wanted to personally accompany her back to Lingcheng. Besides, in the group chat they were in, Wei Lai and the other two strongly urged their captain to fulfill his responsibilities.

Once a captain, always a captain.

After brunch, the two went to pack their luggage. Since it was still early, Jiang Mingyue put on an eye mask and a face mask and lay down on the bed to catch up on sleep.

The face masks were provided in the hotel room and were free for guests to use, so she figured she might as well use them.

Don Juan was in the room next to hers, handling his work while arranging for her to be picked up at the airport upon arrival in Lingcheng that night.

Time flew by, and the group successfully boarded the plane in the evening. Before boarding, the official Weibo account of the show posted a message to netizens, informing them that Jiang Mingyue had been found by the local police and was safe and sound, and that netizens could rest assured.

The production team deliberately created a time gap, stating that Ms. Jiang needed to cooperate in completing follow-up work and that she would return to China as soon as possible, and accompanied the post with a photo of Ms. Jiang wearing a blanket and standing next to a police car from behind.

This Weibo post immediately caused a stir among netizens, fans of various groups, and onlookers.

Congratulations to Sister Jiang on her safe return!

Wow, the Los Angeles police were incredibly efficient this time!

[Fast my foot! It took them two days to find the person! If it weren't for the production team putting pressure on them, who knows how long it would have dragged on.]

[Huh? I think I see Renato.]

It's normal to see that, Renato and Sister Jiang are close, so if Sister Jiang is in trouble, Renato will definitely go to help.

Did anyone notice Sister Jiang's posture?

Sister, I understand! I'm more inclined to believe that Sister Jiang got them 'found' her.

[Most girls would be terrified in this situation. Theoretically, after being rescued, they should be trembling in the car, not as imposing as Jiang Mingyue, who looked like she had just been in a fight.]

[Don't flatter Jiang Mingyue, she did it on purpose. Who knows if she was... you know... during those two days she was locked up.]

As soon as the comment was posted, it was immediately reported by Jiang Mingyue's fans, and the fans of the other nine guests also couldn't stand it and joined in to fight back.

Why is there such malice towards female celebrities?!

[You're a woman too! Are you happy that someone fabricated rumors about you?!]

If you can't speak properly, just shut up. Nobody thinks you're mute.

The online public opinion did not affect Don Juan and his group at all. To prevent netizens from taking photos of them, the production team arranged for Don Juan and Jiang Mingyue to travel in first class, and the director team was also upgraded to business class.

On the flight back to Lingcheng, there were very few passengers in the first class. Apart from Don Juan and Jiang Mingyue, there were only two local passengers.

Don Juan sat down with Jiang Mingyue and handed her the paper bag he was carrying. "Mingyue, this is a cloak I prepared especially for you. It will come in handy after we land."

Jiang Mingyue took it, opened the paper bag and took out the cape. It was a classic wool cape from the luxury brand Burberry, costing tens of thousands of yuan. Tan Li used to have several of them and often showed them off in front of her and Liu Mo'er.

"Brother Tang, please don't spend money like that next time."

If Jiang Mingyue refused, it would offend Don Juan, but she couldn't keep accepting their gifts, so she decided to make things clear upfront.

"Okay." Don Juan agreed verbally, smiled, put on his headphones, and planned to find a movie to watch to pass the six-hour flight.

Jiang Mingyue didn't plan to sleep; she had slept enough at the hotel and was currently looking at the program schedule.

Zhu Min sent her a message informing her that she would be attending her next job in three days, filming the fifth episode of "All-Star Games," and also sent her the program schedule.

The All-Star Games has been held for ten consecutive years, and this year is the eleventh. The organizers are ten major film and television companies, and each year they invite fifty newcomers, semi-famous actors, or actors who want to make a comeback to participate in the show.

There are ten episodes in total, with fifty participants divided into ten groups to compete in various projects. Whoever makes it to the tenth episode will be the ultimate All-Star, who will not only get a debut spot but also have priority in participating in major film and television projects.

Xinghui Entertainment had previously registered Jiang Mingyue for archery, and she was considered a substitute guest, only needing to participate in one episode.

The program is also broadcast live, and it will take almost a week from the preliminary rounds to the final.

To facilitate the training camp, all the guests need to stay in the dormitory near Lingcheng Gymnasium. The highlight of the show is the scenes of everyone training in the gymnasium. The first four episodes of this season have already produced many amazing pictures and made several newcomers famous.

Zhu Min's initial goal was to embarrass Jiang Mingyue, knowing full well that she couldn't shoot arrows, but she still signed her up anyway.

She's currently experiencing a career resurgence due to the second season of "Adventure Journey," and Star Shine Entertainment is asking her to stay on until the final episode, ideally becoming an All-Star.

Not only that, Zhu Min also brought news that Mr. Liao of Xinghui Entertainment wanted to re-sign her, and would not only waive her breach of contract penalty, but also increase her share of the profits. He hoped she would seriously consider it.

Jiang Mingyue sneered, "Who gave Xinghui Entertainment the guts?"

Don Juan caught a glimpse of Jiang Mingyue frowning and sneering out of the corner of his eye. He took off his headphones and asked her quietly what was wrong.

Jiang Mingyue handed him her phone. "Xinghui Entertainment wants to re-sign me, probably because they see the popularity I've gained from the variety show."

Don Juan carefully studied the message sent by Zhu Min, but did not immediately express his opinion. Instead, he asked her what she thought.

Jiang Mingyue chuckled softly, "Brother Tang, a person should keep their word. I announced my retirement from the entertainment industry a long time ago. It wasn't just talk, nor was it to scare Zhu Min. I will not go back. I just want to finish my work as soon as possible and then go back to my hometown for a while."

They were taking a walk in Luo City earlier, and Don Juan asked Jiang Mingyue about her next plans. She did say that she wanted to go back to her hometown to rest for a while.

"Since you don't want to go back to the industry, you can do whatever you want. But if you need anything, you can contact me anytime."

"Thank you, Brother Tang. Don't worry, I won't stand on ceremony with you."

After returning home, Jiang Mingyue planned to take her aunt to a large hospital for a check-up. Although she knew acupuncture, her aunt had been suffering from chronic illnesses for many years and needed a thorough examination at the hospital.

The group landed in Lingcheng close to 1 a.m. On a weekday, the airport arrival hall was sparsely populated, so Tang Huang arranged for them to use the VIP channel. Jiang Mingyue wrapped her head in a cloak, covering her mouth and nose.

Even so, her and Don Juan's aura still drew a few more glances from airport staff.

Xiao Cao, who works on the ground, was yawning when he inadvertently glanced at the fashionable woman in front of him and couldn't help but take a few more looks.

What a beautiful girl! Even though I can't see her whole face, her eyes are sharp and bright. Not only is she slender, but her clothes and cape are also designer brands, and they don't look out of place on her at all.

It's Sister Jiang!

Six hours ago, the production team said that Sister Jiang was cooperating with the local police and her return date was uncertain. It turns out they've already returned!

But thinking about it, it makes sense. The production team must have said that on purpose to avoid the crazy fans coming to pick her up at the airport. And given Sister Jiang's personality, she definitely wouldn't want the airport to be crowded with her fans.

The tall man next to Sister Jiang must be the movie star Don Juan!

Sister Jiang is walking with the movie star! Xiao Cao's eyes are sparkling. She's one of the fans of the Jiang-Tang CP. Haha, the main characters are giving us some sweet moments. I'm as happy as if it were Chinese New Year.

Xiao Cao was very excited and wanted to take a picture, but he didn't dare to. He could only watch Jiang Mingyue and Tang Huang walk away in silence.

The production team took taxis back on their own, while Jiang Mingyue and Tang Huang boarded the vehicles that had been arranged in advance, and the group split into two groups.

Zhou Kai was driving for Tang Huang's side. Jiang Mingyue greeted Zhou Kai and sat down in the passenger seat.

"Brother Zhou."

"Teacher Jiang."

Don Juan took off his mask, turned around and asked Jiang Mingyue, "Mingyue, your rented house has been unoccupied for half a month. It's too late to go back now. Do you want to come to a hotel with me?"

Jiang Mingyue shook her head and refused, "No need, I still owe a penalty for breach of contract. Every penny saved is a penny earned, and I can't keep taking advantage of you."

"Don't think like that." Don Juan didn't think she was being taken advantage of and corrected her, "You are our savior, it's nothing for us to spend a little money on you."

That makes sense, but Jiang Mingyue didn't want to keep taking advantage of them.

Seeing that Jiang Mingyue insisted, Tang Huang respected her decision and then instructed Zhou Kai to turn around and send her back to Lingcheng Home.

Two hours later, Jiang Mingyue returned to Lingcheng Residential Complex. Tang Huang took her suitcase upstairs and made sure there were no problems with the apartment she was renting.

Jiang Mingyue put down her backpack. There was no hot water in the room, and it would be too late to boil it now, so she handed Tang Huang an unopened bottle of mineral water.

"The police station is right across the street. Although it's an old neighborhood, the security is good. I haven't been back for half a month, and everything is fine."

"Um."

Don Juan unscrewed the cap and drank more than half the bottle in one go. She lived on the top floor, and the two suitcases were very heavy. He was sweating profusely from the heat.

Once his breathing had stabilized, he took a photo with Jiang Mingyue, posted it in their group chat, told her to get some rest and to call him if she needed anything, and then left.

After Don Juan left, Jiang Mingyue couldn't fall asleep for a while, as she was jet-lagged.

The house had been uninhabited for half a month, and the table was covered with a layer of dust. She simply picked up a rag and tidied it up briefly. Then she organized the luggage she had brought back. The new clothes were still in the suitcase, and she planned to send a suitcase back to her hometown tomorrow.

By the time everything was finished, it was already dawn.

She wasn't sleepy at all, so she simply started meditating. At six o'clock, she changed her clothes and went downstairs for a run.

After running a lap, she went to the breakfast shop at the entrance of the community and ordered her favorite shepherd's purse wontons and xiaolongbao (soup dumplings). The hot wontons dispelled her fatigue.

Chinese food is still the best!

After finishing breakfast, Jiang Mingyue strolled leisurely into her home. Just as she changed into her slippers, she received a call from Wei Lai.

"Where are you, Mingyue?"

"I'm at home."

“You’d better not go out. Paparazzi have taken pictures of you and Brother Tang coming out of the airport and even followed you to your apartment complex. It’s all over the news now. I bet they’ll be waiting for you at Lingcheng Garden soon. I happen to be nearby. I’ll try to find someone to pick you up.”

Jiang Mingyue raised an eyebrow. She was all bundled up when she came back in the early hours of the morning, and the paparazzi still recognized her?

She was really careless, but there were too many paparazzi, and she couldn't guard against them all.

Lingcheng Jiayuan is an old residential area with virtually no property management. The old man guarding the gate doesn't care about anything else, and it all depends on the residents' self-discipline.

The paparazzi can disguise themselves and get to her building at any time, which is indeed a bit troublesome.

The lease on the apartment is until after New Year's Day, and she doesn't want to cancel the lease right now. The monthly rent is 750 yuan, which is very cheap. She is short of money and doesn't want to stay in a hotel.

"Brother Wei, you don't need to pick me up. I can handle them."

"Okay."

Wei Lai then said he had a spare house and asked if I wanted to stay there.

Jiang Mingyue found it troublesome, "Brother Wei, no need. I'm going to record the All-Star Games in two days. I'll be training for a week and won't be staying here. The paparazzi won't be able to catch me here, and I won't bother the neighbors."

After recording the sports meet, she immediately flew to a southern island to prepare for Clover's farewell concert; she was extremely busy.

"Okay, take care of yourself. If you need anything, just let us know in the group."

After ending her call with Wei Lai, Jiang Mingyue ignored the paparazzi who might come at any moment and went to get her clothes to take a shower.

The video of Don Juan and Jiang Mingyue returning together was posted online by paparazzi, immediately becoming a trending topic. The rumors between the two resurfaced and spread like wildfire.

The happiest people are the fans of the Jiangtang CP (Ginger and Sugar Couple). They have risen to prominence, and seeing the two main characters together is considered a sweet treat.

Some video editing bloggers even created clips of Jiang Mingyue and Tang Huang appearing together on a variety show, accompanied by romantic love songs. Unsuspecting viewers couldn't help but ship them.

Ahhh, they're so sweet!

[Their height and body shape are very well-matched]

[Oh my god, you CP fans aren't thinking straight. The movie star is their team leader, and he's the only one who stayed behind to wait for Jiang Mingyue. Of course he was going to escort Jiang Mingyue home. What does it prove that he was photographed?]

The production team deliberately said that to stagger the time and prevent fans from crowding the airport and causing traffic jams.

[Teacher Tang and Sister Jiang weren't holding hands; they were walking together openly, with crew members present. What a load of rubbish!]

Seeing that Sister Jiang is safe and sound puts my mind at ease. All you haters, please disperse.

[Sister Jiang's outfit is so beautiful, the cape is gorgeous too, but it's all designer brands, we working people can't afford it. Are there any online stores with affordable alternatives? Any sisters willing to recommend one? Thank you so much!]

[Sister Jiang's style of dress has changed; she was wearing windbreakers during the live broadcast.]

[A narrow escape from death is sure to bring good fortune; I should definitely treat myself to something expensive!]

Neither Don Juan nor Jiang Mingyue responded to the trending topics online; they did not need to fall into the trap of proving themselves.

Unfortunately, netizens can't do anything about them. One is an international film emperor who has semi-retired behind the scenes and is no longer subject to the influence of capital. The other is a female idol who doesn't follow the usual path and has never been seen to yield to anyone.

They're both single, so even if they really hit it off and got together, it wouldn't be a big deal.

Previously, some people online criticized Jiang Mingyue for trying to ride on others' coattails, but that argument has now been proven false. Her 15-day live stream on the variety show platform has shown everyone that Jiang Mingyue has a built-in audience.

Her runway walk sparked a frenzy among domestic magazines, with many sending her private messages on Weibo, but she refused to respond.

He's working alone now, without an agency, a freelancer, and magazines can't find a way to contact him, which is a real problem.

Of course, there are also many netizens who love to watch the drama unfold, spreading comments everywhere and bringing up the incident of the First Love CP fans attacking the Ginger Sugar CP fans.

"They're just doing their job. Let's go see our first love couple instead."

The ginger candy fan retorted without hesitation, "Have you two taken many photos together? The movie star and Sister Jiang have been together for the past two weeks. The movie star even personally accompanied Sister Jiang back to China."

Some casual fans couldn't stand it and reminded them, "I'm telling you two, please don't dance in front of the main person. You don't care about the embarrassment, but I do."

Even bolder netizens went to the latest Weibo post by actress Hai Wei and asked her what she thought about the rumors between actor Jiang Mingyue and actor Hai Wei.

Whether intentionally or for some other reason, Haiwei not only replied to that fan's comment but also said, "I'm reading it now."

The ambiguous and vague answer left netizens unconvinced, but some sensed a hint of hostility in Haiwei's tone, which seemed to be a declaration of war from the empress.

interesting.

Someone tagged Jiang Mingyue in Haiwei's comment, fearlessly asking Jiang Mingyue for her opinion.

Jiang Mingyue didn't log into Weibo at all. She didn't care about the noisy rumors online. It was Wei Lai who tagged her in the group chat and asked if she wanted to reply.

"I simply couldn't stand Haiwei's answer, so I deliberately provoked fans to criticize you."

Jiang Mingyue knew what Haiwei was thinking. "It's alright, she won't be able to cause trouble for long."

Haiwei's use of unconventional methods to improve her career will inevitably backfire sooner or later.

The day after tomorrow is the opening ceremony of the Haicheng Film Festival. Wei Lai, Ji Wenxuan, Meng Qinzhou and Tang Huang have all received invitations. The four of them will be able to reunite again. They asked Jiang Mingyue in the group if she was going. If she was going, they would arrange a car to pick her up.

Don Juan called her privately, saying, "Haiwei will also be attending the event the day after tomorrow, and I will inevitably have to deal with her."

Jiang Mingyue told him to be careful, "I'll sense if anything is wrong."

Don Juan had anticipated that she wouldn't want to come, and although he was a little disappointed, he respected her decision.

He didn't hang up immediately, but changed his approach, "Mingyue, if the organizers invited you to walk the red carpet at the last minute, would you be willing to come?"

The film festival organizers may be trying to leverage the popularity of the reality show to reunite the Don Juan group of guests. Jiang Mingyue's status was too low before, so she didn't receive an invitation. But now it's different. Her Weibo followers have exceeded six million and are still growing. At this terrifying rate of traffic growth, she will break the ten million mark sooner or later.

It's understandable that the film festival organizers invited her at the last minute.

Jiang Mingyue still refused, saying, "I'm not going. I'm not interested in walking the red carpet, but if you post on Weibo, I'll like your posts."

Don Juan couldn't do anything about it; if she didn't want to come, she didn't have to.

Jiang Mingyue went out to buy things at noon. She concealed herself and walked openly in front of the paparazzi, staying outside until evening before returning.

I ate something to eat before I came back.

The paparazzi waited in the car all day but never saw Jiang Mingyue, and they were somewhat discouraged.

"Why are we stupidly waiting here? Shouldn't we go straight to the Haicheng Film Festival? Don Juan and the other three are there, and Jiang Mingyue will definitely go there too."

"Are you stupid? She's at the peak of her career right now. She can make money from any news story. Of course, we should wait for her to come downstairs."

Not greeting neighbors, having conflicts with neighbors, littering, not sorting garbage—there's so much to write about!

"But she's such a homebody, she doesn't go out all day."

"I guess he's adjusting to the time difference. Online shopping is so convenient these days, it's normal for him not to go out all day."

The paparazzi waited all night but no one came. The next morning, they finally saw the person come downstairs.

They followed him by car for two hours and then posted about it online.

[Best Actor and Actress Dinner Party; Jiang Mingyue Runs Loops Early to Vent Her Desire]

Author's Note: [Dog head carrying a rose][Dog head carrying a rose][Dog head carrying a rose] Is it good?