Into the Night, Jiao Jiao Gets Kissed by a Business Tycoon
Chapter 120: How Are You Here?

Chapter 120: Chapter 120: How Are You Here?

So when Li Hongya saw Cheng Yi and Xinan, she took the initiative to go up and say hello.

Cheng Yi also nodded faintly, considering it a response.

For a moment, except for the director, Feng Wenrui, everyone on set was dumbfounded, all guessing Cheng Yi’s identity, that even the investors had to give way to him.

It was unclear whether Li Hongya did it out of respect for Cheng Yi or for some other reason, but Xinan had her own makeup room on set.

This brought great convenience to Xinan, like not having to hear others’ idle gossip.

Although the Shen Yan incident had passed nearly a month ago, wherever Xinan was, malicious slander was inevitable.

Instead of arguing over some impractical matters, it was better to do something meaningful.

Because it was the first day of work, Xinan didn’t have many scenes.

Right after Xinan finished a shot, Cheng Yi received a call, presumably for work, so he went to find a quiet place to answer it.

With nothing to do, Xinan was about to go back to the makeup room when a familiar voice called from behind her, "Xinan."

Xinan turned around and saw Yang Shuyu, who had just finished makeup and changed into her costume.

Yang Shuyu looked at Xinan and seemed to sigh, "I didn’t expect you to actually win Cheng Yi."

Xinan smiled in response, "Speaking of which, I should thank you."

"You don’t have to thank me; you helped me out of a tight spot at the hotel. If it wasn’t for you, my nude photos might have been all over the internet the next day. What I told you, I just wanted to return the favor."

Yang Shuyu had changed a lot: the hostility had faded from her demeanor, replaced by composure and a touch of nonchalance.

Xinan looked at her and still said, "Thank you for speaking up for me on Weibo. If you hadn’t, I wouldn’t have been cyberbullied and my career wouldn’t have been affected."

Yang Shuyu let out a light laugh, "It’s nothing, didn’t you also refer me to this role later on?"

"But I still feel sorry," Xinan said.

Yang Shuyu paused, sighed deeply, and slowly said, "I’ve always been selfish and always consider the consequences of my actions. I calculate every step, and I’ve climbed to where I am in the entertainment industry by relying on men. But in the end, I was played by them. I, Yang Shuyu, was actually toyed with! After that roadshow, I thought a lot. Men are unreliable. I, Yang Shuyu, have looks and a figure; my acting isn’t bad either. Even without men, I can live well."

She paused, glanced at the man standing in the distance on the phone, laughed lightly, and said, "In my life, I’ve been with many men, but only Cheng Yi has moved my heart. I used every method possible, but he wouldn’t even bother to give me a glance."

She told Xinan, "Actually, what you saw before was just him putting on an act for you. The moment you left, he couldn’t wait to stay eight meters away from me. I couldn’t even touch his hand, so when I saw you and him together, I finally understood what it looks like when he truly loves someone."

Listening to Yang Shuyu’s words, Xinan suddenly felt all these things were so alien, because back then, Cheng Yi was always very cold to her, losing his temper at the drop of a hat, like a ticking time bomb that could go off any moment.

So that was what Cheng Yi was like on the other side that she couldn’t see back then.

Xinan’s gaze softened, "Thank you for telling me this."

"Telling you this means I’ve let it go. I’m on my own now. When this movie is over, I plan to break my contract with the company. They’ve exploited me for so many years; I’ve done my duty."

Though Yang Shuyu spoke with disdain, Xinan caught a fleeting sadness in her eyes.

"Good luck," Xinan sincerely wished her.

Yang Shuyu: "I heard you also terminated your contract with your agency. Are you planning to sign with Tianwen Entertainment?"

After all, since Xinan starred in a movie under Tianwen Entertainment, Yang Shuyu’s misunderstanding was normal.

Xinan shook her head, "No, I haven’t decided yet."

"You should think it over, after all, the shelf life of a female star is only so many years."

"Okay, thank you."

At that time, Cheng Yi finished his call and approached; seeing a woman beside Xinan, his gaze became cold.

When he came closer and recognized the woman’s face, he frowned subconsciously, "What are you doing here?"

In front of Cheng Yi, Yang Shuyu felt somewhat nervous, but before she could speak, Xinan interjected, "We just had a few words of small talk. Nothing much."

"Really?"

"Yes," Xinan said. "Yang Shuyu helped me out on Weibo before, and I’ve always wanted to thank her. I just took this opportunity to talk a bit more with her."

Yang Shuyu nodded and said to Cheng Yi, "Mr. Yi, I really didn’t say anything. Xinan misunderstood between us, and I’ve explained it to her. She helped me out, so don’t worry, I definitely won’t do anything to hurt her."

Cheng Yi quietly watched her, as if trying to see through her.

Because of Lin Wei, Cheng Yi was now very protective of anyone who approached Xinan, worried that she would be hurt again or used as a pawn by someone.

Yang Shuyu felt a chill under his scrutinizing gaze.

After a while, Cheng Yi finally spoke slowly, "You’d better think that."

"I can swear on my conscience," Yang Shuyu raised her hand, pointing upwards.

"Alright, I doubt you’d dare," Cheng Yi quipped.

Yang Shuyu laughed improperly, "Mr. Yi, you and Xinan must make it to the end, alright?" After all, you like her so much; you definitely deserve to have your wish fulfilled.

"You don’t need to tell me that," Cheng Yi replied indifferently, his tone very confident.

The one to make it to the end with Xinan would definitely be him, and only him.

Having said that, Cheng Yi took Xinan’s hand and headed to the makeup room.

Although Yang Shuyu had just said she and Xinan didn’t talk about much, Cheng Yi was still somewhat uneasy, concerned that Xinan might be bullied.

So after closing the door, Cheng Yi asked Xinan again, "Did she really not bully you just now?"

In the past, Cheng Yi was somewhat aware that Yang Shuyu had bullied others under his name. Back then, his whole heart was preoccupied with Xinan, and since he also used Yang Shuyu, he couldn’t be bothered to intervene.

But if she bullied Xinan, he definitely wouldn’t let her off the hook.

"Am I that easy to bully?" Xinan retorted.

Looking at Xinan’s unbothered expression, Cheng Yi suddenly remembered, how could Xinan let herself be bullied?

Although she had mellowed a lot now, at her core, she was still the same; stubborn and vengeful. Anyone who wronged her, even if she didn’t say anything at the time, would face her ruthless retaliation whenever the opportunity arose.