The Heroine Fell Deeply For Her [Quick Transmigration] 199

Chapter 199: There’s a Fox Here (Entertainment Circle) Part 12

The live stream was scheduled for an hour, and the host had been instructed to divert attention if anything unexpected happened.

The camera crew was also ready to cut away, but judging by the current situation, it wouldn’t be necessary.

The viewers, initially shocked by Yu Shuangjiang’s appearance, were still skeptical.

[She hasn’t said much, could it be pre-recorded?]

This was a common thought, and they started searching for evidence.

In the live stream, with over a million viewers, they could clearly see Yu Shuangjiang sitting there, occasionally responding to the comments.

Everything indicated it was a live broadcast.

She didn’t look like she had been in a coma, no signs of injuries or disfigurement, her makeup impeccable, her eyes bright.

Yu Shuangjiang, holding a pillow, suddenly noticed a comment and read it aloud: “Xiao Yu, if you’ve been kidnapped, blink.”

She immediately widened her eyes: “Then I won’t blink.”

This elicited laughter from the viewers, and those who had been expecting drama left, disappointed, the remaining ones entertained by her playful personality, the number of viewers remaining high.

Tu Xue, relieved, no longer cared about how many followers Yu Shuangjiang gained from this.

For Yiwen Entertainment, just getting through this was a victory, and the current outcome was a blessing in disguise.

Yu Shuangjiang even participated in a game, her quick wit and agile movements dispelling any doubts about the live stream being pre-recorded.

The hour quickly passed, and amidst the viewers’ reluctance, Yu Shuangjiang bid them farewell, the live stream ending.

Off-screen, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

The host quickly asked, “Yu Laoshi, are you alright?”

Yu Shuangjiang waved her hand: “I’m fine.”

The staff began cleaning up, the studio a temporary setup rented by the brand, and Tu Xue and the others helped Yu Shuangjiang change and remove her makeup.

She had to return to the hospital later.

Yu Shuangjiang sat before the brightly lit mirror as the makeup artist removed her makeup.

“Want some hot water?”

A cup of hot water was offered, and she instinctively ignored the iced coffee and took the water, taking a large sip.

Having talked for an hour, her nerves on edge, she was truly thirsty.

Tao Ning’s voice: “How was my performance as a good luck charm?”

Yu Shuangjiang almost choked, turning around to see Tao Ning, who had given her the water.

She leaned against a wall, holding a cup, a faint lipstick stain on the rim.

Yu Shuangjiang took another sip: “Where did you get hot water?”

The water Tao Ning gave her was always the perfect temperature, suitable for someone recovering from an illness.

But if anyone else went to get water, it would always be cold, not as warm as Tao Ning’s.

Tao Ning spread her hands: “I told you, it’s magic.”

Her pale, slender hands, her nails neatly trimmed, were presented before Yu Shuangjiang.

Some people were just naturally beautiful, even their fingernails and hair, like Tao Ning.

“…” Yu Shuangjiang looked at her suspiciously, then changed the subject, “Then, as a thank you, and since we have time, how about dinner?”

She looked at Tao Ning expectantly, unsure if she would agree.

Tao Ning, without hesitation: “Sure.”

Yu Shuangjiang’s face lit up: “You agree?”

Tao Ning, startled, took out her phone: “Let me check my schedule, see if Zhang Ke has arranged anything, then we can have her choose a time…”

Her hand was caught, and Yu Shuangjiang quickly said, “No, no, no, let’s go now, I’m hungry.”

Tao Ning didn’t pull her hand back, letting Yu Shuangjiang hold it, a smile playing on her lips.

“Xiao Shuang Jie,” someone suddenly entered, their voice trailing off as they saw the scene, “The car is ready, we can go back to the hospital…”

Qi Xiaojia tilted her head, What are they doing?

Yu Shuangjiang, having changed out of her outfit, sat before the vanity, and Tao Ning, leaning against the wall, was talking to her.

Tao Ning’s eyes were smiling, one hand holding a cup, the other held by Yu Shuangjiang.

There were other people in the room, makeup artists and assistants packing up, the noise not disturbing the two of them.

This scene was confusing for Qi Xiaojia, who had always been single, and Yu Shuangjiang hadn’t acted in any romance dramas, she couldn’t find the right words to describe what she was seeing.

Noticing Qi Xiaojia’s reaction, Yu Shuangjiang looked down at her hand, finally realizing what she was doing, and quickly released it, her ears burning.

“S-sorry, I get a bit… touchy-feely when I’m excited.”

Tao Ning silently retracted her hand, the warmth from Yu Shuangjiang’s touch seemingly lingering, and asked, “Who else are you touchy-feely with?”

Yu Shuangjiang, without thinking: “No one else.”

She was actually quite reserved, which was why her fans jokingly called her an elusive fish when she wasn’t filming.

Not attending events, not promoting herself, she was practically invisible.

After years of ups and downs, although still young, her mindset had changed, no longer chasing fame.

But that wasn’t the point, why was Tao Ning asking this?

Yu Shuangjiang looked up, puzzled, but Tao Ning had already turned to leave.

Knowing Yu Shuangjiang was watching her, she waved her hand without turning around: “I’ll go pack up, wait for me outside.”

Carrying her cup, she casually walked past Qi Xiaojia.

Qi Xiaojia, snapping back to attention after Tao Ning left, turned to Yu Shuangjiang, asking, “Were you reading Tao Laoshi’s palm just now?”

Yu Shuangjiang had once played a fortune teller, and to prepare for the role, she had bought a few books on palmistry, reading everyone’s palms, including her assistant’s.

Yu Shuangjiang, who had been worried about what Qi Xiaojia would ask: “…”

What am I even worried about?

She had chosen Qi Xiaojia as her assistant after firing her previous manager’s relative, specifically looking for someone honest and reliable.

And Qi Xiaojia had been with her for four years.

Yu Shuangjiang sighed, after so many years, they were practically family.

Qi Xiaojia, not understanding, asked anxiously, “Xiao Shuang Jie, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?”

Yu Shuangjiang, her face full of worry, patted her shoulder: “Xiao Jia, be more perceptive.”

She was too trusting of her assistant.

Qi Xiaojia: “Huh???”

Outside, Tao Ning and Tu Xue faced each other.

Tu Xue didn’t understand why Tao Ning would spend so much time in such a messy place.

She had once seen Tao Ning annoyed by a subpar environment and drinks, although not saying anything directly, her displeasure evident.

Unlike Qi Xiaojia, Tu Xue, more perceptive, knew Tao Ning had come because of Yu Shuangjiang.

So the question was, when did they become so close?

Not only introducing the doctor, but also visiting every day, even a girlfriend wouldn’t be so attentive.

If the environment was tolerable, then why was Tao Ning going to such lengths?

Perhaps it was a professional habit, but facing such unprovoked kindness, Tu Xue’s first reaction wasn’t gratitude, but suspicion.

And now, Yu Shuangjiang had even invited Tao Ning to dinner, which Tao Ning had readily agreed to, further confusing Tu Xue, who couldn’t understand her motives.

Tao Ning, seemingly oblivious to her scrutiny, calmly packed her things.

She had entrusted Zhi Ma Juan the cat to Xu Yiman, so she wasn’t worried about it being hungry.

Tu Xue, still searching for an opportunity to probe, saw Yu Shuangjiang emerge.

Yu Shuangjiang, holding her phone, said, “I’ve already made a reservation, let’s go.”

Qi Xiaojia: “Ah? Where are we going, Xiao Shuang Jie?”

Yu Shuangjiang zipped up her jacket, put on a mask, pocketed her phone, and looked up: “As a thank you to Tao Laoshi, I’m treating her to dinner, you can come too, there’s plenty of room.”

Qi Xiaojia, remembering Tao Ning’s earlier excuse, asked, “Didn’t Tao Laoshi say she had business at Chunqiu Building? She’s leaving already?”

She had been with Yu Shuangjiang during the live stream, Tao Ning sitting behind the camera, she hadn’t seen her leave.

Tao Ning smiled, her glasses reflecting the lights, her voice casual: “Yes, I’m done, my duty as a good luck charm fulfilled, time to go home.”

Qi Xiaojia, hearing Tao Ning’s smile, felt a chill, instinctively taking a step back: “What good luck charm?”

This was a new term, and Tu Xue also looked at Yu Shuangjiang, puzzled, and Yu Shuangjiang, remembering her foolish words last night, looked at Tao Ning.

Tao Ning, looking down at her phone, then looking up: “When are we leaving?”

Yu Shuangjiang, relieved, waved her hand: “Now, now, I’m also a bit hungry.”

They left the leftover milk tea and cake for the brand’s staff, said goodbye to the manager, and left through the staff exit.

Chunqiu Building was a high-rise, used for various purposes, the lower floors occupied by media companies, this floor often rented out for live streams and filming, fully equipped.

The brand, prioritizing convenience, had often used this location, and Yu Shuangjiang was familiar with it, the floor always cluttered with cables.

Cardboard boxes filled with equipment, stacked almost as high as a person, lined the corridor.

Yu Shuangjiang carefully avoided the tangled cables, turning around to warn them, “Be careful, it’s a bit messy here.”

Just then, the loud whirring of a power drill echoed from a nearby room, and a stack of boxes above Yu Shuangjiang’s head trembled, about to fall.

Tu Xue shouted, “Xiao Shuang, watch out!”

Tao Ning, closest to her, reacted instantly, pulling Yu Shuangjiang towards her, her arm wrapping around her waist.

With a palm strike, she deflected the falling box, which landed a few steps away with a crash.

Tools and equipment, power drills, hammers, wrenches, all heavy objects, spilled out, scattering dust everywhere.

Tao Ning, not looking at the mess, looked down at Yu Shuangjiang: “Are you alright? It’s okay now.”

“…” Yu Shuangjiang, still shaken, then realized Tao Ning’s arm was around her waist.

The embrace was tight, unusually so for Tao Ning, their bodies pressed close.

Yu Shuangjiang suddenly remembered Tao Ning had used her hand to push the box away: “Your hand, are you hurt?”

She turned around quickly, forgetting their proximity, almost bumping into Tao Ning.

But she was too worried to care, grabbing Tao Ning’s other hand and examining it: “Those things were so heavy, are you sure you’re not hurt?”

This was Qingying Entertainment’s prized screenwriter, and her right hand at that, an injury would be a disaster.

“I’m fine.” Tao Ning’s hand, held tightly, couldn’t be pulled away.

Her hand was indeed smooth and unblemished, not even a scratch, perfect for a hand model.

Such heavy objects falling, and her hand, which had taken the brunt of the impact, was completely unharmed.

Yu Shuangjiang’s confusion grew, and after a moment of hesitation, she said, relieved, “Thank goodness you’re alright.”

Tao Ning’s voice was soft and reassuring: “I’m fine.” She lowered her hand, her wrist hidden by her sleeve.

“Is everyone alright?” Tu Xue’s heart was pounding, she couldn’t imagine what would have happened if those things had hit Yu Shuangjiang. “Even the watch is broken.”

She picked up the watch from the floor, its face cracked, its strap broken, the force of the impact evident.

If it had hit someone’s head, it would have caused a serious injury.

And Yu Shuangjiang had narcolepsy, who knew what other problems this might cause?

She couldn’t afford any more complications.

Qi Xiaojia, carrying Yu Shuangjiang’s bag, almost dropped it: “Who left these things here? Why isn’t anyone here?”

The commotion finally attracted attention, and the drilling stopped.

“What happened? Who knocked over our equipment?” A man emerged from a room, frowning at the mess.

Tao Ning turned around, her gaze sharp: “You’re from Jiang Li Entertainment, who’s in charge?”

The man, his identity exposed, realizing he couldn’t handle this, turned and went back inside to get his superior.

Qi Xiaojia was annoyed: “What kind of attitude is that?”

Tu Xue, however, wasn’t surprised, the rivalry between Jiang Li and Yiwen Entertainment a long-standing one.

The founder of Yiwen Entertainment had started the company with a partner, who, when the founder fell ill, poached their top star and most of their funds.

Not only starting a new company, but also leaving Yiwen Entertainment a hollow shell, almost killing the founder from anger.

It wasn’t until CEO Chu took over that Yiwen recovered, just a few years ago, it had been a struggling company.

Yu Shuangjiang, signing with Yiwen at the peak of her popularity, had been mocked for her naivete, choosing such a company.

Even her former manager had left for Jiang Li Entertainment.

She had wanted to take Yu Shuangjiang with her, but seeing her career decline, she had abandoned her, finding her too difficult to manage.

Yu Shuangjiang’s former manager had then publicly announced the termination of their contract, almost ruining Yu Shuangjiang’s career.

Then Tu Xue had stepped in, and after years of working together, Yu Shuangjiang had finally won the Best Actress award, beating Jiang Li’s top star.

Jiang Li had retaliated with negative press, trying to accuse Yu Shuangjiang of cheating, but the audience had eyes, and they knew who was the better actress.

This time, the rumors about Yu Shuangjiang’s accident were also orchestrated by Jiang Li, unafraid of being investigated, their tactics always underhanded.

Experts at manipulating public opinion, resorting to smear campaigns when they couldn’t win, annoying and disgusting.

So the two companies were rivals, and if Yu Shuangjiang had been injured, it would have been a major incident.

Even a sincere apology wouldn’t be enough, Jiang Li would probably accuse Yu Shuangjiang of being arrogant and difficult.

But they hadn’t expected to almost injure Tao Ning.

Qingying Entertainment was at the top of the food chain, everyone wanting to work with them, and who wouldn’t want to collaborate with Tao Ning?

Four successful projects in three years, each winning numerous awards, two Best Actor/Actress awards.

But Tao Ning wasn’t easily controlled, her creative control even greater than the company’s, and any actor she refused to work with wouldn’t be cast, even if the CEO himself intervened.

Jiang Li had long wanted to work with her, hoping to secure a script for their top star and a Best Actor/Actress award.

“It’s just a few things, we can afford to replace them if someone’s injured…” The voice from the room grew louder, then stopped abruptly as the speaker saw the people outside.

Jiang Li Entertainment, after years of arrogance, had finally met their match.

Tao Ning extended her right hand, her voice cold: “Oh? You can afford to compensate, you say?”

Jiang Li representative: “…”

Oh no, we can’t afford to offend her.

He tried to salvage the situation: “We’re very sorry, Tao Laoshi, please come inside, let’s discuss the compensation.”

This answer didn’t satisfy Tao Ning, her voice even colder: “No, your attitude doesn’t reflect Jiang Li’s professionalism, I’ll discuss the compensation with your company, I have nothing to say to you.”

Yu Shuangjiang watched in disbelief as a red mark appeared on Tao Ning’s hand.

Her hand, usually pale and unblemished, the mark clearly visible to everyone.

The hand she had just touched, perfectly fine, now injured.