LIGHTNOVELSTORY Chapter 840 - 840: 840, century problem [Third watch]
Chapter 840: 840, century problem [Third watch]
Because she had a remarkable cinematic face, she was soon discovered by a well-known international director after her debut, and starred in a movie that became incredibly popular across the nation, briefly becoming the “Moonlight” of many viewers’ hearts.
However, in stark contrast to the innocent female lead she played in that movie, Ruan Qiyang was quite the opposite in the entertainment industry.
She was beautiful and spoke candidly. In recent years, she had become known as the “Hot Search Queen” in the circle, one day she would throw a tantrum, and the next she would blast scumbags and bitches, establishing a straightforward and sharp-tongued persona that stood unshaken for years.
Although she didn’t accept many roles, she was greatly loved by directors, becoming a favorite among several famous domestic directors. She filmed a movie every two years, but each one was a blockbuster success both at the box office and in reviews.
She reached the peak of her career as soon as she entered the industry, and even more smoothly, she married the boss of a well-known film and television group in Kyoto and had an equally beautiful daughter…
All of this gave her the confidence to dominate the entertainment industry with her beauty.
Of course, there were many who disliked her, merely saying she was getting old, her acting was mediocre, she relied on her husband and the agency backing her, and everything was just for showing off her persona, and so on…
But no matter what, in the entertainment industry, “Ruan Qiyang” was a name that stood out on its own.
Just like now, while everyone was desperately shooting, waiting for the staff to open the van in the back, even though they might still be complaining about showing off wealth, being too high-profile, deliberately looking for topics…everyone still graciously went to eat and drink, and took the opportunity to thank “Sister Ruan”.
This time, Ruan Qiyang arranged three food trucks, serving milk tea, coffee, various afternoon tea pastries, and her daughter’s favorite crab roe xiaolongbao, perfectly satisfying everyone’s tastes with an East-meets-West selection.
Soon, even members of other crews came to join the fun, making the film city bustling and harmonious.
…
In the dressing room, Fang Kaiying ate a deliciously flavorful xiaolongbao and asked in a sweet, delicate voice, “Mom, how many days are you planning to stay in Nancheng with me this time?”
“I came specifically to visit the set this time, and to see Director Yan for a bit, then I’m heading back.”
“So soon?” Fang Kaiying pouted, “But I wanted you to stay with me for a few more days.”
Ruan Qiyang laughed as she looked at her daughter, “How old are you that you still need mommy to stay with you?”
“It’s my first time traveling far from home, and I don’t know anyone in the crew…”
“Okay then,” Ruan Qiyang said as she wiped her daughter’s mouth with a tissue, her tone indulgent, “I need to go see Director Yan now. Remember to eat less, and keep an eye on your figure.”
Fang Kaiying quickly reassured, “Mom, I’ve already apologized to the director.”
Ruan Qiyang spoke earnestly, “You’re only sixteen, although you’ve already been in the industry for six years, it’s still better to be low-key in any crew. Always remember, in this circle, only your work can truly speak for you, and this movie is the first step in your film career. Do you understand?”
Fang Kaiying nodded, “I understand.”
**
An hour later, the Lincoln car was the first to leave the film city.
On the way, the agent took out a smartphone, “Sister Ruan, here are today’s scheduled hot searches, do you want to take a look first?”
“No need,” said Ruan Qiyang, wearing sunglasses and speaking indifferently.
“Then let me read them to you.” The agent began, “Ruan Qiyang visits her daughter on set…”
“No need to read,” she interrupted.
The agent hurriedly stopped and put away the smartphone, “Sister Ruan, I just received an invitation from Gu Media about a private dinner tonight, inviting people from the industry…”
“I’m not going,” she interjected.
The agent frowned, “But Sister Ruan, you seldom come to Nancheng, and besides, our collaboration with Gu Media has always been pleasant, if this time you could…”
“I don’t like Nancheng.”
“…Huh?” The agent was stunned, “Why not?”
“No reason. I just don’t like Nancheng, and I want to go back to Kyoto right away,” Ruan Qiyang articulated each word clearly.
Her face was cold, and even though she was wearing sunglasses, it was clear she was in a very bad mood.
The agent didn’t understand why.
But after being Ruan Qiyang’s agent for five years, she knew that although Ruan was not as overbearing and difficult to serve as the outside world portrayed, she was a woman with a clear mind and strong opinions.
She could only nod at the moment, “Okay, then… I’ll check the flight tickets right away.”
“Mm.” Ruan Qiyang turned her face and looked out the window through her sunglasses.
The car had already entered the highway.
Even now in Yanjiao, there was heavy traffic on the highway.
The city was just like that.
Being one of the first cities to be developed in the country and now an economic and financial center, located at the junction of the north and south, it carried many people’s entrepreneurial dreams.
Countless people came full of hope, countless left disappointed and disheartened, but very few actually managed to succeed and stay here.
She did not like this city.
Just like she did not like that unbearable past.
What she liked was Kyoto, because only there was her home and everything she now had…
“Sister Ruan, there are only tickets for the 9:30 PM flight to Kyoto left. It might land in the middle of the night, you see…”
Ruan Qiyang came back to her senses, “It’s okay, book it.”
“…All right.”
Ruan Qiyang slowly let out a sigh of relief as the stone pressing on her heart seemed to slowly move away.
**
A hospital near Yanjiao.
Su Wanwan lay in the hospital bed receiving an IV, while Tang Yiwen was arguing with the nurse.
“Isn’t there a private room?”
“There are none left. If needed, you can reserve one and move in when it becomes available.”
“When will it become available?”
“It’s uncertain, maybe tonight, or… tomorrow.”
“Tonight? My apprentice might have already recovered after the IV, what good is tonight!”
Su Wanwan: “…”
Tang Yiwen failed to win the argument in the end.
This was a public hospital, where no private rooms meant no possible means, and the conditions were just so-so, unlike private hospitals which might have backdoor options…
After the nurse left, Su Wanwan said, “Master, let me order some takeaway for you.”
Since noon, it seemed that the old man hadn’t eaten anything.
“I’m not hungry.” Tang Yiwen frowned, looking at the bed next to him.
It was a double room, and a middle-aged woman lay on the neighboring bed, groaning with pain, too noisy!
And the environment was horrible!
They didn’t even have air conditioning!
“Are you really not going to eat?”
“All right, stop worrying about me.” Watching his little apprentice’s face red with fever, Tang Yiwen felt an unbearable pain, “You just sleep well, I’ll keep an eye on the IV for you.”
“…Okay then.”
Su Wanwan closed her eyes and quickly fell asleep.
Tang Yiwen sat by her side, watching over the IV drip.
Before long, the cellphone on the bedside table started vibrating incessantly.
Tang Yiwen initially didn’t want to answer it, but the caller seemed persistent…
When he finally picked up the phone.
“Hubby”?
Tang Yiwen hung up directly.
After thinking it over, he turned off the phone.
This rascal, his wife is in the hospital with a fever, and he’s still abroad having a good time, it’s outrageous!
Thus, across the ocean.
“Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently unavailable.”
Huo Jingshen had specifically chosen this time to call Su Wanwan.
And today, she should have finished her final exams, started summer vacation, and it was also the weekend, around two or three in the afternoon; she actually wasn’t answering the phone?
Could it be that this girl was sleeping?
So, when he tried calling again.
“Sorry, the number you have dialed is now switched off.”
Huo Jingshen: “…”
He was able to get through just now, but now he couldn’t.
It seemed she was mad at him.
Huo Jingshen raised an eyebrow and could only send her a message on WeChat.
[Baby, are you mad?]
[Baby, I’ve booked my flight already, I’ll arrive in Nancheng at one in the afternoon the day after tomorrow.]
[Baby, remember to message me back on WeChat after you turn on your phone.]
…
Su Wanwan woke up an hour later.
The IV had finished, and the nurse checked her temperature.
“Thirty-eight point two degrees, your fever has come down, but I recommend staying in the hospital for observation overnight.”
“What, I have to stay overnight?”
Su Wanwan frowned.
This place was really too far from home, and she hadn’t brought anything with her, staying overnight would be inconvenient…
After the nurse left, Su Wanwan picked up her phone, “Why did it turn off by itself?”
Tang Yiwen ‘cough coughed’ twice and pretended to read a newspaper next to him.
The result was that as soon as Su Wanwan turned on her phone, she saw several messages.
She picked a few key ones to reply to, then said, “Master, my husband will be back in Nancheng the afternoon the day after tomorrow.”
Tang Yiwen’s eyes immediately lit up, “The little rascal finally knows to come back?”
Su Wanwan was worried, “Master, when you see my husband, remember to be nice to him…”
“Slap!” Tang Yiwen threw down the newspaper.
The woman in the next bed looked over, alarmed.
“You’re defending him already?”
Su Wanwan was embarrassed, “I’m not…”
“Not yet!” Tang Yiwen stood up and presented a challenging question, “Tell me, if your husband and I both fell into the water at the same time, who would you save first?”
Su Wanwan: “…”
“Quick, answer, I’ll count to three, one, two,…”
“I’ll save you!” Su Wanwan yelled, her survival instincts kicking in.
And in her mind, she thought, After all, Huo Jingshen can swim, and after all, Huo Jingshen doesn’t know this…
“That’s more like it.” Tang Yiwen sat down, satisfied.
“Master, the chairman said he would come to see me,” Su Wanwan reminded him, “Later you can call the director, or call the chairman with me…”
“I won’t!”
Su Wanwan: “…”
Forget it.
The old man seemed to be at odds with everyone, born with a combative personality, full of barbs, ready to bite anyone.
Su Wanwan still felt somewhat feverish and really didn’t have the energy to talk too much…
“Then you should go out to eat later.”
Tang Yiwen was sensitive, “Are you trying to send me away?”
“No, not at all…”
“Alright, alright.” Tang Yiwen got up, “You rest here, I’ll go buy you something to eat.”
“You’re really kind, Master!”
Facing his little apprentice’s charm offensive, Tang Yiwen hummed twice and left with an air of pretentiousness.
…
Su Wanwan leaned back on the hospital bed, holding her phone and played two rounds of King’s Glory, then another round of PUBG.
She looked at the time.
An hour and a half had passed; why hadn’t the old man come back yet?
Su Wanwan touched her forehead, it seemed to not be hot anymore.
She got up, and as she lifted the blanket, a wallet fell to the floor.
Su Wanwan was shocked.
Could it be?
The old man had actually left his wallet behind?
Could he have gotten into a fight because he couldn’t pay for the food?
Su Wanwan was really worried and rushed out with the wallet.
Just as she reached the hallway outside, she heard a familiar voice coming from ahead.
Source: Webn0vel.com, updated on Novg0.co