The Film Emperor Asks For Divorce Every Day 影帝每天都想离婚[穿书] Ch. 42

Translated by Neirith

Xiao Liu had no choice but to report individually. “Zhong Huan is playing the second male lead. In the beginning, he acted tense towards Brother Ling, but after filming a few scenes together, Brother Ling instructed him and their relationship has been good. Of the crew, he’s one who is considered to communicate the most with him.”

Hearing this, Yu Chen noted down inside that this was the one who delayed his chat with Ling Qing by practicing with him the other day.

God damn it!

“What does he look like?” He asked.

Xiao Liu secretly pointed over and said, “That’s him.”

Yu Chen took a quick look and saw that it was the first person he’d met on set yesterday.

“He doesn’t look all that great.” He commented.

“He’s pretty handsome.” Xia Liu studied Zhong Huan. “He’s considered very popular.”

“Then I guess the current state of the entertainment industry isn’t very good.”

Xiao Liu: …

Yu Chen glanced at him. “Aren’t I right?”

“You’re right.”

You’re the boss, whatever you say is right.

“How about the others?” Yu Chen continued asking.

“Jiang Ying is the second female lead. She normally doesn’t interact with Brother Ling very much, and there aren’t any conflicts. They don’t meet often.”

“Right.”

“Zhou Hao is the third male lead. He hasn’t met with Brother Ling yet.”

“Wait a minute.” Yu Chen interrupted, “Why did you skip Qin Yanyu?”

Yu Chen monitored him, “You even reported about the third male lead, but said nothing about her. Is it because there’s nothing that needs to be said about her relationship with Ling Qing, or because…”

Xiao Liu stayed silent for a while before he slowly started speaking, “Mr. Yu, I know Sister Qin is the company’s number one star. I’m not complaining to you in Brother Ling’s place. I’m just speaking from my own perspective, but I don’t like Sister Qin. I feel she has some conflict with Brother Ling.”

Having noticed that he skipped over Qin Yanyu, Yu Chen already had this notion. Though he was a bit surprised, he remained very calm.

“Keep talking.”

Xiao Liu reported the events of the past two days.

“Actually, it’s not that big of a deal, but Brother Ling is a part of the company too. Right now, he’s a newcomer who just started filming. Even if she doesn’t take care of him, she shouldn’t force him to make a mistake. If other people help you, you’re friends. If they don’t help you, that’s still within their reach. But if they go out of their way to harm you, what is it?”

“I didn’t see Brother Ling do anything to wrong her.”

Unexpectedly, Yu Chen gave a slow laugh after hearing this. He really hadn’t thought Qin Yanyu would be this type of person.

Previously, she’d given him her promise in the office, but then she turned around and went back on it. 

Did she think that Ling Qing wouldn’t care about it and wouldn’t tattle on her, so he wouldn’t find out about it?

“Alright, I understand.” Yu Chen stated, “Next time, if there’s a problem, remember to tell me the important things first. Then, you can tell me everything.”

Once he heard this, Xiao Liu thought to himself, ‘How could there be a next time?’

Sister Yun was right, Mr. Yu really was close friends with Brother Ling!

After hearing the things he wanted to hear, he stopped talking to Xiao Liu and started to handle simple work with his phone.

He was so good-looking that there weren’t many actors and actresses who could mirror him on set. Consequently, there were people who watched him, either conspicuously or inconspicuously. 

Apart from Qin Yanyu and Ling Qing, others were unaware of his identity. They all believed that he was Ling Qing’s friend. 

After a while, the deputy director approached and asked in good faith, “Sir, I see your looks are outstanding and your temperament is exceptional. I’m not sure if you’re interested in making a cameo?”

Xiao Liu: …

Xiao Liu felt their deputy director was truly brave. 

Gently raising his eyes, Yu Chen replied coolly, “No.”

“Our crew’s conditions are pretty good, the script is fairly reasonable, and food and lodging are included. Please think about it, I think you really fit one of the roles.”

Yu Chen appeared indifferent. “No need.”

Having seen this, the deputy director produced a business card. “Sir, if you change your mind, you can give me a call.”

Reaching out, Yu Chen accepted the card. “Sure.”

With that, the deputy director left.

“He’s unexpectedly dedicated.” Yu Chen commented, “He’s still on the lookout for suitable roles.”

“Perhaps we can cooperate a second time.”

‘So, Mr. Yu, did you come to be undercover?’ Xiao Liu had his suspicions. 

Just as Yu Chen put the deputy director’s card in his pocket, he felt someone approaching him. He looked up to see it was Qin Yanyu.

She was still in costume, and was made up delicately, appearing elegant and beautiful, like a peach blossom. 

As she neared Yu Chen, she smiled. “Mr. Yu, surely you remember that you owe me a meal.”

Giving her a look, Yu Chen slowly stood. “I remember. Let’s talk somewhere else.”

Thinking that he was to talk to her over a meal, she beamed as she walked by his side.

It seemed that Yu Chen didn’t want others to eavesdrop on their conversation, and neither did he want to go to her nanny van, so they went in Ling Qing’s nanny van.

The driver had never seen her before, and stopped them.

Yu Chen took no offense, and only stated, “Give Xiao Liu a call. Once you’re done, keep watch for me, and don’t let anyone near.”

Retrieving his phone, the driver gave Xiao Liu a call and received a response. Only then did he let Yu Chen and Qin Yanyu into the vehicle.

He stood outside, smoking while he stood on guard.

This was the first time Qin Yanyu had entered Ling Qing’s nanny van. She entered to discover that the interior matched her own —— this was definitely not in line with the company’s norm.

She pretended to ask casually, “Why did we come to Ling Qing’s car? Actually, it’s the same if you go to mine.”

Yu Chen leaned against the back of his seat saying indifferently, “Naturally, there’s a difference. Ling Qing’s car is also my car. Your car is only your own.”

Qin Yanyu was in shock. She seemed to have heard some vague resentment. 

“Mr. Yu, are you in a bad mood?”

“A little bit.” Yu Chen replied frankly.

“Did I anger you somehow?”

Once he heard this, Yu Chen slowly raised his eyes. He looked at Qin Yanyu’s pure and innocent appearance, only to think she’d changed over the years.

Is it because she became popular that she’d grown an ego?

Yu Chen didn’t understand, but he recalled that Qin Yanyu wasn’t like this in the past.

When he first met Qin Yanyu, she was gentle and soft, transparent and pure like water without making waves.

She had been crying silently without making a sound.

At that time, Yu Chen had just established the company alongside Huo Qi. They saw her crying and had only one thought in their minds: She didn’t look ugly when she cried, and even looked more touching. This kind of person was very suitable for crying scenes.

However, he hardly expected that three years later, Qin Yanyu no longer resembled the girl who silently wept in front of him.

“What did I ask of you before you came?” He asked.

His question was so straightforward and to the point, that Qin Yanyu didn’t know how to respond.

“Did Ling Qing tell you?” She asked quietly.

Yu Chen gave a laugh. “He wouldn’t tell me these things, but if I want to know about it, I have my ways of finding out.”

Qin Yanyu didn’t believe him.

“I admit that I didn’t take good care of him.”

She said gently, “I came here as a replacement for you. This is already a great honor for him. It’s not a big deal if I don’t take good care of him.”

“Of course.” Yu Chen saw her calm appearance and became certain. 

“But why did you want to force him to make a mistake?”

“Mr. Yu, if I said I didn’t, would you believe me?” Qin Yanyu calmly retorted, “He’s a newcomer. There are many things he doesn’t understand. Sometimes, even I find it difficult to withstand his influence and make mistakes. What reason do I have for forcing him to make a mistake? I’m also a victim, am I not?”

Listening to her speech, Yu Chen was affirmed that she had indeed changed over the years.

At the very least, she wouldn’t have had the gall to say these words so calmly two years ago.

“So what you’re saying is, he should be the one apologizing to you?”

“Of course not. I just think that we’re all artists, and we all have our own paths. So, everyone needs to take their own road. If others are willing to help you, that’s out of their own kindness and you should be greatful. If others don’t help you, that’s only normal, and there’s no need to complain.”

When he heard this, Yu Chen immediately laughed. He looked at Qin Yanyu with a light smile in his eyes as he said, “Qin Yanyu, are you qualified to make this assessment?”

The smile in his eyes slowly faded, and his expression instantly became serious. “You, yourself, are the product of assistance. You’ve experienced the unfairness of the entertainment industry. You’ve understood desperation, and that’s when I gave you a hand. I helped you, and now you tell me that if others help you then it’s out of their own kindness? If they don’t help you,  it’s normal? If everyone abided by those rules, then where would you be now?”

Qin Yanyu was rendered speechless and paled when she heard his words.

“Over the years, I’ve never asked anything of you. Only this one time, I asked you to take care of him, and you promised me in the office that you would. But you turned around and targeted him, even daring to say that it’s not your duty to help him, that he shouldn’t complain. He didn’t complain to me. He wouldn’t complain about these types of things. But you’re acting like this, saying something to one’s face and talking behind their back, I’m amazed.”

“You still have the nerve to come up to me and say that I owe you a meal?”

“Don’t you feel ashamed?”

Qin Yanyu hadn’t been spoken to like this for years, especially not by Yu Chen.

Her eyes slowly reddened, brimming with tears that slowly spilled over.

Yu Chen took no heed of her tears and said coldly, “Huo Qi has been evaluating a few endorsements over the past few days. They were originally intended for you, but now I don’t think that’s necessary. After all, we’ve already given you a lot of kindness. If we don’t give it to you, that’s only normal, and you shouldn’t complain!”

When he finished speaking, he opened the door and left, leaving Qin Yanyu to cry alone in the car.

After Ling Qing finished shooting, he found that Yu Chen had disappeared.

He asked Xiao Liu, “Where’s Yu Chen?”

“Sister Qin came to look for him. She said he owed her a meal, so Mr. Yu left to have a chat with her.”

Ling Qing made a “tch” sound. “A meal?”

Xiao Liu drew close and whispered, “Well, I think Mr. Yu isn’t talking to her about a meal.”

“What do you mean?”

“Before Sister Qin came over, Mr. Yu was asking how everyone treated you. He made me report on everyone individually. Originally, I tried not to report Sister Qin, but he found out and asked me about her specifically, so I told the truth.”

Ling Qing: …

Alas, she was a love rival, so if she was broken hearted, so be it.

He was glad to see this happen.

Xiao Liu noticed that Ling Qing didn’t seem to fault him, and continued whispering, “When you left yesterday, Sister Qin came to your room to look for you.”

Ling Qing gave him a sideward glance.

Nodding, Xiao Liu said, “She knocked on the door for a long time. Eventually, I went out and she left.”

“Why didn’t you tell me yesterday?”

“I thought it wasn’t a big deal. Anyways, doesn’t she always want to target us?”

Xiao Liu said it as if he held a grudge. “She doesn’t treat you well normally, so we don’t need to treat her well either. She wanted you to come back earlier when you already left. For what? So, I didn’t tell you.”

Ling Qing rapped him on the head. “You sure know how to hold a grudge.”

“Well, she started it.”

“That’s right.” Ling Qing laughed.

Yesterday, Qin Yanyu looked for him. She probably had ulterior motives about the one beside him, that is, Yu Chen. If he didn’t tell Xiao Liu about it, it wouldn’t matter.

Having said this, he wouldn’t go back there.

As he prepared to look for Yu Chen, he looked up to see Yu Chen walking towards him.

It’s already done?

Ling Qing strode over.

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The author has something to say:

QingQing: Let me hear what you said ~~

Xiao Yu: I still want to have a chat with Zhong Huan.

Zhong Huan: ???

[Small Theater]

Question: Xiao Yu, why do you think Qin Yanyu is targeting Ling Qing?

Xiao Yu: Now that she’s popular, she’s grown an ego.

Qin Yanyu: π_π

QingQing: That’s today’s latest hit!

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