The Heroine Fell Deeply For Her [Quick Transmigration] 202

Chapter 202: There’s a Fox Here (Entertainment Circle) Part 15

In the middle of the night, Tao Ning’s picture of an incomplete moon garnered even more attention.

Far more than usual, her Weibo comments usually just mockery and criticism, her posts largely ignored.

But Tao Ning herself didn’t care, posting whatever she wanted.

Netizens, skilled at interpreting images, concluded that the incomplete moon represented her dissatisfaction with being dragged into this drama.

Because the moon wasn’t full, not complete.

Then, analyzing the recent events, they wondered who would ultimately get the role.

But the photo’s true meaning was known only to Tao Ning.

The producer, after enjoying the show, finally appeared, posting a photo with Yu Shuangjiang and a lengthy caption, vaguely mentioning having dinner with her and seeing the modern-day Wen Ying in her, a nostalgic moment.

This post, however, was a bit too obvious, anyone with a bit of sense could tell he was just stirring the pot, having already praised Ji Ruoyi’s video, now posting a photo with Yu Shuangjiang.

He was immediately bombarded with criticism and personal attacks.

Not everything had a clear conclusion, and this incident seemed to end without one.

The producer, having stirred the pot and earned a scolding, disappeared again, ignoring all the @ mentions, while the online discussions continued for days.

Ji Ruoyi, however, didn’t mind, she always knew what she wanted.

If The Legend of Wen Ying went to Yu Shuangjiang, it would be seen as Tao Ning’s manipulation, stealing the role from her.

If the company successfully negotiated and she got the role, then she was simply the perfect Wen Ying.

There was no third option.

Soon, she got what she wanted.

Three days after the trending topic,

Her manager entered, her face beaming: “The company said it’s confirmed, you got the role!”

Ji Ruoyi had seen through the producer’s desire for publicity, and she was willing to provide it, The Legend of Wen Ying now the most anticipated drama of the year.

Even before filming began, everyone knew about it.

Her manager, however, thought of something else: “It seems Tao Ning wasn’t offended by your stunt, but you getting the role is also a good outcome.”

She knew Ji Ruoyi was decisive, this had been a risky move, but it worked.

She continued, “And the company is discussing whether to have Manager Qu apologize to Tao Ning, perhaps arrange a dinner, do you want to join them?”

Ji Ruoyi, calmly: “Why apologize? Everyone knows what happened, and even if they don’t, they’ll understand after the official announcement, it would be humiliating for me to attend.”

Seeing her manager’s disapproval, Ji Ruoyi said reassuringly, “Don’t worry, Wei Jie, Qingying Entertainment isn’t Tao Ning’s company, if I can’t transition to film, I can continue with dramas. I was upset about Yu Shuangjiang stealing my award last year, next time, I’ll take back what’s mine.”

Her manager thought, That’s true, her success is my success, what do other people matter?

The matter settled, there was no point in regretting, and she said, “Then I’ll discuss the contract with the company, you should rest, Ruoyi.”

Ji Ruoyi: “Okay.”

As the door closed, Ji Ruoyi finally relaxed.

Another call came in, and her smile vanished as she answered: “I just gave you a considerable sum a few days ago, and now you’re asking for five hundred thousand? What are you offering in exchange?”

An answer came from the other end, and Ji Ruoyi’s face darkened: “You have nothing? Trying to get something for nothing?”

Then a cold, menacing voice: “I have nothing? Ji Ruoyi, don’t forget, I’m the one who helped you get where you are now, all those scandals, I gave them to you.”

“Even the photos of Yu Shuangjiang’s car accident, which Yiwen couldn’t buy even with double the price, I gave them to you… Just five hundred thousand, a trivial amount for you, isn’t it?”

Knowing she shouldn’t trust a gambler, Ji Ruoyi gripped the phone tightly, squeezing out the words through gritted teeth: “Just this once.”

Meanwhile, Yu Shuangjiang, after over half a month in the hospital, was finally being discharged.

Her condition had stabilized, and narcolepsy had been ruled out.

However, her short vacation was also over, and she had to leave City C for City H for a commercial shoot.

These were contractual obligations, non-negotiable, as the location and crew had been booked in advance, any postponement resulting in additional costs.

For convenience, she had even scheduled several shoots back-to-back.

She had planned to read the first ten episodes of the script for The Legend of Wen Ying during her break, visit her parents, then attend the commercial shoot.

But the unexpected accident had not only displaced her soul, but also ruined her vacation.

Thinking of this, Yu Shuangjiang lay face down on the sofa, dejected, only her dark hair visible, like a salted fish that had lost its dreams.

“Makeup, ID, sunscreen… Everything’s here.” Qi Xiaojia walked around, checking for anything they might have missed.

The suitcase from the hospital didn’t need to be unpacked, they could take it directly to the airport, which was convenient.

After mentally reviewing the checklist, Qi Xiaojia, satisfied, took a tub of ice cream from the freezer and sat down on a small sofa.

A muffled voice came from the sofa where Yu Shuangjiang lay: “I don’t want to work…”

Qi Xiaojia continued eating her ice cream, used to her occasional complaints and declarations of wanting to be a cat.

But after a while, not hearing the usual follow-up, she poked Yu Shuangjiang’s leg: “Xiao Shuang Jie, you don’t want to be a kitty anymore?”

This seemed to snap Yu Shuangjiang out of her misery, and she sat up, her hair falling around her face: “I just don’t want to work, being a cat isn’t so great either.”

Because she might not be able to avoid work, but she could very well become a cat permanently!

Tao Ning, working at her computer, suddenly sneezed.

A series of sneezes came from under the desk, three or four in a row, even causing the cat to tumble over.

Xu Yiman, surprised: “Zhi Ma Juan just sneezed three times in a row, is she catching a cold?”

“No way?” Tao Ning bent down and picked up Zhi Ma Juan the cat, who had been playing with the electrical cords again, a faint white light flashing from Tao Ning’s hand as she held the cat.

The light was too faint for ordinary people to see, especially the nearsighted Xu Yiman.

Tao Ning placed the cat back on the floor: “She’s fine, probably some dust tickled her nose.”

The original Zhi Ma Juan liked playing with electrical cords, while the current Yu Shuangjiang the cat preferred attacking the fake flowers, occasionally adding new tassels to the lace curtains, Tao Ning’s office the victim of her antics.

Zhi Ma Juan the cat, meowing and swishing her tail, was placed in Xu Yiman’s arms, and Tao Ning returned to her work, having finished the outline of the script, now revising it.

No one dared disturb her when she was working, and Xu Yiman took the cat outside, offering it a new cat treat.

The day after being discharged, Yu Shuangjiang, despite her reluctance, was on her way to the airport.

She sent a message to Tao Ning.

NoFish: [I’m on my way to City H, I’ll arrive tonight.]

NoFish: [I heard the local specialties there are delicious, I’ll bring you some.]

Tao Ning, seeing the message, called her.

The sudden ringing startled everyone in the car, and Yu Shuangjiang, surprised by the call, hesitated for a moment before answering.

Tao Ning’s voice: “Just discharged, and already back to work?”

Yu Shuangjiang, although also reluctant to end her vacation, said, “Yes, it’s in my contract, and everyone’s waiting for me.”

If it weren’t for her numerous commitments, CEO Chu wouldn’t have been so anxious, visiting the hospital repeatedly.

This was a crucial period for Yu Shuangjiang’s career, she couldn’t afford to fall behind, and Tao Ning said, “Work is important, but you have to rest, make sure you get enough rest.”

She seemed very concerned about this, repeating it twice.

Yu Shuangjiang, knowing her schedule wasn’t up to her, but still agreeing, chatted with Tao Ning for a while before hanging up.

Tu Xue, sitting in the passenger seat, sensed something was off and glanced at the rearview mirror, noticing Yu Shuangjiang’s expression.

After she hung up, Tu Xue asked, “Who was that?”

Yu Shuangjiang remembered the late-night trip to the mountains and Tu Xue’s subsequent lecture, not forbidding her from going, but insisting she inform the company first.

And also, to maintain her good relationship with Tao Ning, whatever that meant.

The name was on the tip of her tongue, but she swallowed it, looking out the window: “A friend.”

Having gone on a date and shared a blanket, they were friends, right?

Tu Xue turned to look at her, her eyes narrowed suspiciously: “…A friend?”

Yu Shuangjiang seemed soft and easily swayed, but she was actually quite stubborn and childishly innocent.

But not truly innocent.

Tu Xue knew this better than anyone, she had her own mind, her cheerful and easygoing personality just a facade for work.

After years of ups and downs, she kept people at a distance, her friends mostly outside the industry.

Yu Shuangjiang had studied law, and if not for the unexpected turn of events, she would have become a government official, like her family.

But she had become a celebrity instead.

Her friends, however, all worked in law, their busy schedules leaving little time for socializing.

So, who was this “friend” who could make Yu Shuangjiang smile so happily?

Tu Xue wanted to ask further, but they were approaching the airport, so she held back.

As Yu Shuangjiang had said, when they arrived in City H, it was already night, but not yet time for her to rest.

After a brief meeting, Yu Shuangjiang, having washed up, reviewed her schedule for the next few days, several shoots back-to-back, the first two days requiring her to travel to different locations.

The next morning, awakened by her alarm at 6:00 AM, she started her makeup routine, embarking on a four-day shoot.

After days of hard work, her schedule gradually cleared, and by noon on the fourth day, she returned to the hotel, having completed all her work.

After removing her makeup, she yawned, looking at her reflection in the mirror: “Leave me alone, I’m skipping dinner, I’m so tired, wake me up tomorrow.”

She returned to her suite and closed the door.

Qi Xiaojia and Tu Xue were used to this, and they went about their own business.

As night fell, City H transformed into a city of lights.

Moonlight streamed into the room, the curtains undrawn, a figure lying on the bed, sound asleep.

Her eyes closed, her long eyelashes casting shadows on her cheeks, her lips slightly pale from exhaustion.

In her half-awake state, Yu Shuangjiang heard the continuous sound of running water, a disturbing noise.

Annoyed, she turned over.

She initially thought it was Qi Xiaojia or Tu Xue taking a shower, but the sound was too loud, as if it were right beside her ear.

Had someone forgotten to close the door?

She opened her eyes angrily, the sound of water even louder now that she was awake.

About to ask who had left the door open, Yu Shuangjiang froze, everything seemed so large, Had she entered a land of giants?

Her confused mind slowly processed the familiar surroundings, then she looked down at herself.

First, she saw her familiar white paws, then the soft, orange cushion beneath them, embroidered with paw prints and a few stray cat hairs.

Clearly, it was a cat bed.

Not far away was Tao Ning’s bed, the sound of running water still coming from the closed bathroom door.

Back again after a whole week? What’s the trigger?

Yu Shuangjiang the cat paced anxiously in her cat bed, glancing at the bathroom, wondering if Tao Ning would be wearing pajamas or just a towel after her shower, should she look, or not…

No! This isn’t the time for such thoughts! Be serious!

She wondered if she would be able to return to her body tomorrow, Tu Xue and Xiao Jia would be worried.

Just then, the water stopped, followed by a faint rustling sound, and Tao Ning emerged from the bathroom.

Yu Shuangjiang the cat peeked through her paws, seeing Tao Ning in a light-colored bathrobe, her long hair wet, water droplets clinging to her legs.

Fresh from the shower, Tao Ning’s skin seemed to glow, her aura softer than usual.

Yu Shuangjiang the cat’s ears drooped in disappointment as she watched the fully clothed Tao Ning walk past.

Tao Ning, seemingly unaware of anything amiss, walked towards the window, sat down, and picked up her phone.

It was a full moon tonight, the curtains undrawn, the moonlight brighter than usual, streaming into the room.

Tao Ning rested her chin on her hand, looking out the window, bathed in moonlight.

To Yu Shuangjiang the cat, she seemed to be enveloped in a soft, white glow.

Yu Shuangjiang the cat, curled up in her bed, watched Tao Ning with interest.

Long time no see, Tao Laoshi, surprise, I’m right here.

But Tao Ning didn’t seem to remember the hairdryer, sitting by the window with her wet hair, water droplets dripping onto the floor.

Not drying your hair after a shower? Aren’t you afraid of getting a headache? At least use a towel.

As she thought this, Tao Ning’s hair stopped dripping, and in a blink of an eye, it was completely dry!

Yu Shuangjiang the cat’s eyes widened in shock, her pupils constricting.

She looked again, the hair was indeed dry, the puddles on the floor proof she hadn’t been mistaken.

Tao Ning’s long, black hair, now fluffy and soft, cascaded down her back, and she seemed to sigh softly, putting down her phone.

Tao Ning muttered, “No reply, she must be asleep.”

Yu Shuangjiang the cat’s mouth opened slightly: “…”

Then, something even more unexpected happened.

Tao Ning, who had been facing the cat bed, turned around, her back now to Yu Shuangjiang.

She rubbed her forehead, the full moon having a slight effect on her fox spirit form, the human form feeling constricting, making her restless.

Not wanting to reveal her true form, she chose a compromise, two fluffy white fox ears appearing on her head.

Yu Shuangjiang the cat: “…!”

Tao Ning, not used to the ears, twitched them.

Yu Shuangjiang the cat: “!!!”

Ears! Two ears on her head!

Her phone buzzed, and Tao Ning quickly picked it up, seeing a spam message, which she deleted with a swipe.

She didn’t know that as she did so, the ears on her head twitched and drooped slightly, like a rabbit’s.

A disappointed voice: “I thought it was her.”

The ears’ sensitivity made Yu Shuangjiang the cat wonder if she was dreaming.

But that wasn’t the end, and Tao Ning, stretching, her bathrobe shifting slightly,

Several fluffy white tails emerged, swaying gracefully.

One, two, three… eight, nine!

Nine tails!

Yu Shuangjiang the cat: “!!!!!”

Tails… so many tails!