After We Broke Up, She Started Pursuing Me [Entertainment Industry] 78

Chapter 78 – Extra 4 : Jiang Nan

During that recent period, Ye Lan noticed that Jiang Nuo was visiting her home more and more frequently, even taking the initiative to mention it. For a passive person like Jiang Nuo, this was incredibly rare.

But Ye Lan didn’t know that the reason was that Jiang Nuo and Ye Qingnan had confirmed their relationship after that birthday celebration.

They were each other’s first love. Though innocent, it was also passionate enough, like the scorching sun in summer, its brilliance hard to block.

Ye Qingnan didn’t consider herself a coward or someone afraid of worldly views. As long as it was something she had decided on, even if it meant climbing a mountain of knives or descending into a sea of fire, she was willing to try.

Over time, their feelings for each other grew warmer. They would often go on dates during their free time.

One day, it got too late, and the journey home was not short. The two of them had no choice but to book a hotel nearby.

It was on that night, after all, they were young and full of vigor, and in the passionate phase of their relationship, they couldn’t resist the desires of the flesh. Fumbling and inexperienced, they truly gave themselves to each other.

During those days, with Jiang Nuo’s companionship, Ye Qingnan felt that life had a new and beautiful existence for her, and she had more motivation to strive.

Jiang Nuo would always stay up late at night, no matter how busy, to talk with her, to share her worries and solve her problems. Ye Qingnan could confide in her about everything without any reservations.

And it seemed that her luck was turning. Not long ago, Ye Qingnan had received an offer to film a movie, and she was even cast as the female supporting role.

For Ye Qingnan, this was undoubtedly a good opportunity for an official transformation.

But Ye Qingnan’s filming experience was still relatively limited. In order to perform better, she would also often take the initiative to ask the director for advice.

The director, Lu Xing, had only transitioned from actor to behind-the-scenes in recent years. He wasn’t much older than her, and the atmosphere of their conversations was also good. Over time, rather than a good teacher, Ye Qingnan was more willing to see him as her friend.

But not everyone’s thoughts were as pure as hers.

This day, on set, a scene of Ye Qingnan’s had just passed, and she immediately wanted to go back and watch it.

“I feel like that scene just now wasn’t very good. How about we do another take later?”

Ye Qingnan was striving for perfection. At this moment, she was squatting by Lu Xing’s side, looking up at him, seeking his opinion.

But she didn’t know that at this moment, her expression, in the eyes of others, had a certain indescribable cuteness.

Lu Xing stared at her almond-shaped eyes, stunned for a moment, then curved his lips. “Okay. The industry should have more actors like you.”

“It’s almost lunch break. Go and rest first. We started early this morning. You must be tired, right?”

Ye Qingnan smiled nonchalantly. “It’s fine. Didn’t I drink the coffee you gave me?”

This morning, just as she arrived on set, her assistant had handed her a cup of coffee, saying that Lu Xing had given it to all the actors in the cast. Only then did Ye Qingnan happily accept it.

And a staff member on the side, hearing this, couldn’t help but glance at her a couple more times.

Recently, rumors had already started to spread within the cast about Ye Qingnan and Lu Xing. Now, seeing it, it was true that Lu Xing treated her differently, even giving her “special care.”

But Director Lu is a married man.

At this thought, the staff member recalled the scenes of Ye Qingnan always coming to find Lu Xing and couldn’t help but feel a silent contempt.

“If you want to drink it, I’ll bring you a cup every time we have an early start in the future.”

Lu Xing smiled warmly, his handsome eyes and brows curving.

Hearing this, Ye Qingnan felt that there was a hidden meaning in Lu Xing’s words, and inexplicably felt a little uncomfortable. But she still politely refused, “No need. How can I let Director Lu spend so much money all the time?”

“I’ll go and rest first.”

“Mhm.” Lu Xing still smiled and nodded, but after she turned around, that smile gradually faded.

He saw, not far away, Ye Qingnan was laughing and talking with another woman, a kind of unrestrained joy that had never been seen in front of him.

From his observation, this woman had visited the set many times. At first, he only thought they were close friends.

But over time, Lu Xing still sensitively noticed that some of their actions were too intimate, clearly not like those of friends.

This realization put him on alert.

How could the ‘prey’ he had his eyes on run away?

No matter what kind of relationship that woman had with Ye Qingnan, in Lu Xing’s eyes, it was not an obstacle, but would only further stimulate his excitement to capture his prey.

What is his, can’t run anywhere…

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At night.

The atmosphere in the Ye family’s house was unusually strange.

Ye Lan looked at the two people sitting opposite her, a little confused and dazed.

Tonight, her sister had said she had something important to announce to her, and it was very private.

This one sentence had immediately piqued Ye Lan’s curiosity. She had originally thought it was work-related, but she hadn’t expected Jiang Nuo to be there too, and even sitting right next to Ye Qingnan.

Faced with Ye Lan’s confused gaze, Ye Qingnan’s heart was also a little nervous.

She and Jiang Nuo had been in a relationship for several months. The time was not long, not short. It was only right that Ye Lan should know.

“Sister, what do you want to say?”

Ye Lan saw the two of them sitting so close, and a bad thought flashed in her heart, but she quickly suppressed it.

She didn’t want to admit it, and she was afraid it was true.

After silently organizing her words for a while, Ye Qingnan said to her in a slow voice, “Actually… Sister wants to tell you, I’m in a relationship.”

“Huh? Really?” Ye Lan subconsciously glanced at Jiang Nuo and forced a smile.

That sense of unease grew stronger. Ye Lan felt for a moment that her head was starting to spin.

She forced a laugh. “Who is it? Is he handsome?”

Ye Qingnan shook her head and smiled. Just as she was about to speak, Ye Lan cut her off again, “It doesn’t matter if he’s not handsome. As long as he’s good to you.”

Ye Lan was not a fool, much less blind. She hadn’t missed the hands that were slowly being held by the two people opposite her.

Seeing this scene, her eyes turned red.

She was deceiving herself, wanting to make one last struggle.

And Ye Qingnan was also clearly taken aback, before she smiled warmly and explained to her, “No, it’s not a boy.”

“It’s me,” Jiang Nuo suddenly said.

Ye Lan whipped her head around to look at her. Though she was mentally prepared, hearing her say it, she still couldn’t stop the surprise and heartache.

She seemed to hear the sound of her heart breaking.

“What?” Ye Lan’s eyes instantly grew moist. She stared blankly at the two of them and murmured.

Jiang Nuo and Ye Qingnan looked at each other, their hands holding each other’s even tighter.

Ye Qingnan thought that Ye Lan was too shocked and said apologetically, “I’m sorry. I’ve been meaning to tell you.”

Ye Lan was trying hard to digest it. She didn’t even know how to describe what she was feeling right now.

After a long while, she finally asked in a daze, “You two… how long?”

Ye Qingnan: “Not long. Almost three months, I think.”

“Okay…” Ye Lan nodded with a bitter smile, turning her head, not wanting the two of them to see her tears.

“Then I wish you happiness.”

After saying this with her head down, Ye Lan walked toward the main door without looking back.

Ye Qingnan and Jiang Nuo were at a loss, not understanding the situation. This was completely different from what they had imagined.

They had originally thought that Ye Lan would happily accept it, a beautiful scene of the three of them laughing together. But now, it had turned into this.

“She…” Jiang Nuo turned to look at her, a little at a loss.

“It’s okay. I’ll go and check.”

Ye Qingnan frowned, her face full of worry as she chased after her.

Ye Lan ran all the way. Ye Qingnan called her, but she didn’t answer. After searching for more than ten minutes, she finally found her in a small, dark corner by the street.

Ye Lan was squatting there, crying her heart out.

Ye Qingnan was confused, but still squatted down beside her to comfort her. “Lanlan… what’s wrong?”

Ye Lan looked up, fiercely pushing away Ye Qingnan’s hand. She said coldly, “You go back. Let me be alone for a bit.”

“How can I do that? It’s very late.”

Ye Qingnan said softly, “Tell your sister, okay?”

“What do you want me to say?” Ye Lan retorted.

“Do you want me to wish you happiness? Fine. Didn’t I just say it? I wish you happiness. Is that okay?”

“Can you let me be alone for a while?”

Ye Qingnan had rarely seen Ye Lan so emotional. She was stunned for a long moment, not knowing what to say.

After crying enough, Ye Lan’s breathing was still ragged. She looked at Ye Qingnan, and the thought of her and Jiang Nuo holding hands so sweetly made her heart ache with bitterness.

One was her closest sister since she was a child, and the other was the person she had admired for many years.

Both were the people she cared about most now. She had hoped that their relationship could also be as close as family. Now, it seemed that fate was really playing a big joke on her.

Close. Too close.

“Why aren’t you leaving yet? I’m begging you, sister. Just let me be alone for a bit, okay?”

Ye Qingnan came back to her senses. She had just been thinking about why Ye Lan’s emotions were so out of control.

After thinking it over, there was only one possibility that was most reasonable, but that was also the one she was most unwilling to face.

“You… like Jiang Nuo?” Ye Qingnan looked at her and asked this question tentatively.

Ye Lan didn’t deny it, just silently wiped the tears from her face.

“Can’t you tell?” she frowned and asked Ye Qingnan.

“Why do I always bring her home? Why am I so concerned about her? Have you ever seen me bring any other friends back?”

“Can’t you tell at all?”

Ye Qingnan was stunned. Seeing her sister like this, her own heart also felt uneasy.

With red eyes, she apologized to her, “I’m sorry. Sister really didn’t know… I really thought you two just had a very good relationship…”

“Four years. I’ve liked her for four years.”

Ye Lan didn’t understand. She had liked Jiang Nuo for four years, while Jiang Nuo and her sister had known each other for less than half a year. Why, why?

Ye Qingnan was completely baffled. She didn’t know there was such a story.

“I’m sorry. I… I really didn’t know. I…”

“What’s the use of being sorry?” Ye Lan laughed self-deprecatingly.

She stood up, not even giving the still-squatting Ye Qingnan a glance.

“You go back. I’ll stay outside tonight. I won’t disturb you.”

With that, Ye Lan walked straight away. No matter how Ye Qingnan called after her, she didn’t look back.

Watching her gradually retreating figure, Ye Qingnan felt a sense of helplessness and leaned against the wall, her emotions churning violently in her heart.

She didn’t know why things had turned out like this. This was not what she had imagined…

Could it be that all of this was wrong from the very beginning?

Was it really her fault?