Chapter 87: Saying Goodbye to the Male and Female Leads
Having spent so much time with Yu Shuling, You Jingzhou had gotten to know her quite well. He could tell that she wasn't angry because of him, and his anxiety slowly subsided.
Furthermore, Yu Shuling wasn't one to hold grudges, and her emotions calmed down after a few minutes in the car. At a traffic light intersection, she turned her head and happened to see You Jingzhou casting a subtle yet curious glance at her, clearly wanting to inquire but unsure how to begin.
Yu Shuling then straightened his head and made him continue driving:
"Actually, it's nothing, I was just disgusted by Xiao Lin." She didn't want to tell You Jingzhou about her past life, lest she seem like a mentally unstable person, so she changed her story, "I saw that the woman next to him looked a lot like one of his ex-girlfriends, and she was staring at me at the banquet just now."
This short sentence contained a lot of information, and You Jingzhou frowned slightly upon hearing it.
Xiao Lin's ex-girlfriend?
Yu Shuling and Xiao Lin were definitely not strangers. Judging from Xiao Lin's attitude towards her, he didn't seem like a spoiled rich kid who simply wanted to pester her. Moreover, as a man, You Jingzhou could sense that Xiao Lin's feelings for Yu Shuling weren't just emotional infatuation, but more like a morbid possessiveness.
But why does Yu Shuling know so much about Xiao Lin's ex, and even get angry about it?
In a flash, a previous guess seemed to be vaguely confirmed, but You Jingzhou couldn't be entirely certain. His relationship with Yu Shuling hadn't reached that point yet, and asking now might be offensive, so he could only keep it to himself.
Although he was practically dying of curiosity, he suppressed it and didn't delve any deeper into this somewhat dangerous topic. Then, almost as if joking:
"So, it seems you're still angry." You Jingzhou spoke to her with feigned seriousness, but drove very steadily. "If it really comes down to it, should I find someone to beat him up?"
As Yu Shuling listened, she actually began to seriously consider the feasibility of this matter.
After a moment, she finally exhaled a breath of stale air:
"Forget it, if you get bitten by a rabid dog, there's no need to risk getting rabies and biting back."
Despite saying this, Yu Shuling couldn't help but feel a little regretful. She had genuinely considered the suggestion when You Jingzhou made it. However, modern people tend to resolve problems in a more civilized way. Whether it was her or You Jingzhou, if any clues were uncovered, it would be a huge stain on their careers. There was no need to ruin it just to spite them.
As Yu Shuling pondered, she unconsciously pursed her lips, ruining the rich color of her lipstick. Little did she know that this small gesture only added to her cuteness in the eyes of those around her.
You Jingzhou couldn't help but smile, and he barely managed to resist reaching out to pat her head.
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Since Xiao Lin's provocation, there seems to be no new activity. His entertainment company, however, has started promoting a new six-member girl group. The group has shown promising momentum since their debut, but now they are constantly clashing with Lyra over resources.
Sister Qian had been wanting to get a national milk brand for them called Mengyue, a well-established brand with over 30 years of history and a wide influence. The original spokesperson was Lyra, and they had already been in contact with her. But without any warning, the spokesperson suddenly became that new girl group Moon, which made Sister Qian very angry.
This was just the beginning. It escalated rapidly, and the competition for resources between the two sides reached a point of fierce rivalry. Yu Shuling had met Moon's people a few times at year-end performances. Several of the girls were a little younger than them, but they did not show respect to their seniors. Instead, they were arrogant and unlikable.
Lin Yujie has a fiery temper and almost got into a fight with them several times, but Li Song stopped her from doing so.
Moon is a girl group under the entertainment company invested by Xiao Lin. They didn't just debut recently. They had met a few times before and were in a state of peaceful coexistence. Yu Shuling could guess without even thinking who was intentionally breaking this state.
Xiao Lin's scheme was simply to subtly hint to her that only by leveraging his influence could she rise to prominence. The female companion she had seen at the party that day had now successfully debuted through a popular idol drama, albeit as a supporting actress, but she had received considerable marketing attention, which Yu Shuling occasionally noticed while browsing short videos.
Yu Shuling scoffed at this.
After what happened before, these things are not a big deal for Lyra. Besides, their company is not to be trifled with and will not let the other party bully them for no reason.
Fashion resources and endorsements are all external things; what truly interests Yu Shuling is the stage.
Unlike her initial mindset of simply completing a task, she now thoroughly enjoys being on stage. Looking down, she sees a pure world belonging to her and her teammates, where every waving light stick reflects genuine sincerity. Even though it requires years of training—"one minute on stage requires ten years of practice off stage"—training isn't all tedious.
After all, she has teammates, and now Sister Qian will occasionally get her a suitable script.
For the second one, Sister Qian found her a film that was more like an idol drama.
Actors in their thirties are still filming idol dramas, which are already the mainstream scripts on the market. It's not shameful for idols to use their good looks in these roles. Yu Shuling only has two requirements: first, the script cannot be bad or repetitive; second, it cannot use various intimate scenes as gimmicks. Even though her mindset has long been influenced to be open, she doesn't want to be seen kissing strangers in front of the camera.
The new drama is a modern drama, depicting the female and male leads' journey from campus to the workplace, with much more sweet storylines than the previous one. Yu Shuling's acting is vivid and lifelike, her eyes are anything but wooden, and she can quickly detach herself from the role. There's absolutely no hype between her and the male actors, and fans love seeing their idol portray another life on screen.
The female lead has already been cast, but the male lead hasn't been decided yet. Yu Shuling has been practicing with her teammates, preparing for next year's concert and new song. She's also starting to participate in production, trying to combine modern instruments with ancient traditional instruments. Her schedule is packed every day, but she's enjoying it immensely.
After her dance class that day, Yu Shuling was stretching her legs when her assistant, Xiao Lin, rushed over with a somewhat complicated expression.
Li Song and Lin Yujie left first. Zhong Xinfan also changed her clothes and said "bye-bye" to them. Chuan Nai, wearing a coat, sat next to Yu Shuling like a delicate doll, quietly accompanying her as she did the final stretching exercises. As soon as Zhong Xinfan reached the door, she saw Xiao Lin peeking in.
"What's wrong?"
Most of them weren't that familiar with Xiaolin; they mostly followed the female assistants around, while the male assistants mainly carried luggage and bags, and incidentally acted as bodyguards. Xiaolin's expression of utter displeasure gave Zhong Xinfan a bad feeling.
"It's related to Shuling's new drama."
Xiao Lin was tight-lipped and didn't say much to her. If it had been a long time ago, Zhong Xinfan would have definitely left quietly, ignoring it all. She wasn't usually one to pry into other people's business, but seeing that Xiao Lin's expression was indeed bad, she hesitated for a moment and decided to stay.
The new drama wasn't exactly a secret, and when Yu Shuling saw Xiao Lin, she told him to just say it here.
"Sister Qian said that the male lead in your new drama is Jiang Wenxi!"
Kobayashi didn't keep them in suspense. As soon as he said that, all three girls were stunned. Kawana was the most surprised. Her beautiful big eyes widened and she kept saying "Ah" for a long time, but she couldn't get a clear answer.
"Sister Qian is already communicating with the production team, but I don't think they'll easily change the cast once they've decided," Xiao Lin scratched his head in frustration and couldn't help but swear. "Damn it, what are they thinking? And I heard Qi Xiuxiu is going to be in it too."
"Jiang Wenxi, Qi Xiuxiu?"
Yu Shuling hadn't seen these two names mentioned together in a long time, and after a moment, a playful smile appeared on her lips.
Having stayed in this world for so long, her memories had become somewhat hazy. She remembered that when she first arrived, she also had a system, which didn't usually appear. But the system told her that as a cannon fodder female supporting character in a book, she needed to cause trouble like crazy. After successfully completing her role, she could live out her remaining years with her millions in prize money and eventually return to her original world.
Yu Shuling has nothing left to miss about her original world. The only thing she still cares about is the unresolved question of which step went wrong and caused her to die.
The system doesn't usually bother her, and it doesn't define the scope of her mischief.
She was involved in a dating reality show, deliberately tormenting the male lead on the show, and exposing the secret relationship between the male and female leads on a talent show. Moreover, she did not succumb to her role as a cannon fodder female supporting character and has stubbornly moved on to the present.
Even those "weird" teammates from the original storyline didn't do anything.
Could it be that because her recent mischief index wasn't high enough, the system forced her to boost her KPI?
Speak of the devil, and he appears. Just as Yu Shuling thought this, that long-lost voice surfaced in her mind.
[Detection indicates that the male and female leads haven't interacted with you for a while. Please continue to contribute your remaining energy as cannon fodder. Your performance in the coming period will determine whether you can successfully retire.]
[The detection indicates that the female lead, Qi Xiuxiu, is experiencing a career setback, which does not align with the plot of "The Entertainment Industry's Beloved Little Lucky Koi." The female lead's luck is waning. Please act as a control group for her and diligently perform your duties!]
Yu Shuling immediately became alert:
"What do you mean, you want me to work two jobs?"
So, she not only has to film, but also spend three months with Jiang Wenxi, and keep an eye on the male and female leads, right?
Although her tone was unfriendly, when she recalled that scene, even the thought of playing a couple with Jiang Wenxi suddenly didn't seem so unacceptable to Yu Shuling.
That's really...
That's so exciting!
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Author's Note: Yu Shuling: Let's have a thorough and one-sided attack!
You Jingzhou: Ying.
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