The Film Emperor Asks For Divorce Every Day 影帝每天都想离婚[穿书] Ch. 44

Translated by Neirith

Ling Qing nearly laughed. He felt Yu Chen was truly adorable to have come up with this sort of rationale. 

Reaching out, he kneaded Yu Chen’s face. “Of course that’s not it. Hurry and get out, go settle your unhappy love affairs.”

With no way around it, Yu Chen brushed off his hands as he gave him a kiss. “Don’t worry, I don’t have any feelings for her.”

“I know, you just think she has an ego.” As Ling Qing said this, he gave a laugh.

Looking at his laughing face, Yu Chen couldn’t help but laugh along as he pinched Ling Qing’s face and went out.

Qin Yanyu was still standing in the same spot near the entrance. Seeing him come, she immediately straightened up.

Yu Chen walked over and sat down on a couch as he asked her, “Why are you looking for me?”

It was only then that Qin Yanyu approached him. She stood before him, gazing at him attentively in silence.

Yu Chen returned an apathetic gaze. “If you have nothing to say, then leave.”

Qin Yanyu took a quick glance at the bedroom. The door was closed.

Yu Chen said, “He’s not listening.”

Feeling relieved, Qin Yanyu slowly raised her eyes and peered at him. Taking a deep breath, she raised her spirits and nervously disclosed the feelings she’d held over the past two years.

She said, “I like you, Yu Chen.”

Not Mr. Yu, but Yu Chen. At this time, they weren’t boss and subordinate, but individuals of equal standing.

Although Yu Chen had previously been informed by Ling Qing that Qin Yanyu liked him, he was still shocked to hear her say it.

He was still uncertain. He had never had much contact with Qin Yanyu, and he wasn’t particularly gentle towards her. Why did she like him? What was it about him that she liked?

Either way, it wasn’t something he needed to understand.

He replied indifferently, “Okay, I understand.”

Qin Yanyu continued, “That’s why I targeted Ling Qing. Not because I like to say one thing and do another, but because he’s someone you care about. I was feeling jealous. I was worried you might like him, so I couldn’t help but hate him.”

“So what?” Yu Chen questioned back, “You think you’re not in the wrong?”

“That’s not it, I just thought I should tell you. Nobody likes their love rival. I only targeted him because of this, there’s no other reason.”

Once she said this, the tears flowed anew. “I don’t want you to misunderstand me. I also don’t want you to hate me for this.”

Yu Chen saw her crying visage and remained silent for a period of time before he replied in a detached manner, “Qin Yanyu, what I hate is this type of behavior. Not the reason behind this type of behavior.”

“I don’t care about the reason behind your targeting him. I only know that I am disappointed with the outcome. If you like someone, then are you free to harm others? You can be jealous of him, you can hate him, but you shouldn’t target him because of something like this. He hasn’t done anything wrong, so why does he need to bear the result of your vengeance?”

Qin Yanyu was dazed by what she’d heard. She looked at him, speechless.

“Leave, we have nothing more to discuss.” Yu Chen instructed.

“You dislike me, don’t you?” Qin Yanyu asked.

“That’s right.”

“Then, do you like him?”

Hearing this, Yu Chen unconsciously glanced at the bedroom door without replying.

Seeing this, Qin Yanyu laughed bitterly. What else was there to say?

He had refused her, and didn’t deny his feelings toward Ling Qing.

“I understand.” Qin Yanyu said quietly, “I won’t trouble you in the future.”

“That would be for the best.” Yu Chen said tonelessly. 

Qin Yanyu gave him one last look before turning around and leaving. 

In this moment, her obsessions were shattered.

Her crush died at this point in time.

She recalled the first time they met.

At that time, she had just entered the industry, and had signed with an unreliable company. Her agent had brought her out to drink with some investors.

She had already gone once before and was afraid to go again. She was having a disagreement with her agent in the middle of the parking lot. She begged and pleaded, but her agent refused to let her off.

It was when she was on the brink of despair, when a light shone upon her face. 

Qin Yanyu would remember this moment forever. It was like seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

It was at that time when she saw Yu Chen.

There was a gentleness within the cold and pure face of the handsome Yu Chen.

Yu Chen had seen that there was something wrong and asked, “Do you need help?”

Qin Yanyu nodded vigorously, and Yu Chen got out of his car. Then, he took her away.

As she sat in the back seat of the car, she looked at the person sitting in front of her and heard Yu Chen say apathetically, “Where should I drop you off?”

“Just drop me off at a car rental.” Qin Yanyu said quietly.

Yu Chen agreed.

The fear Qin Yanyu had repressed all night finally dispersed.

Her tears had unknowingly begun to stream. She hurriedly gave her thanks as she lowered her head, crying in silence.

Yu Chen took a glance at her through the rearview mirror, and just happened to see her crying. He thought that this person didn’t look unsightly when she cried. It was even a bit touching, really suitable for crying scenes.

“I just heard that person mention that you’re an actress?”

“Yeah.” Qin Yanyu whispered.

“With which company?”

Qin Yanyu informed him.

As soon as he heard it, Yu Chen understood that she probably had no acquaintances within the circle. She was young, and lacking in experience. As a result, she had been tricked into signing with an unreliable company.

“It’s not a good company.” He commented.

Qin Yanyu lowered her head and gave a “yeah.”

Before she got out of the car, Yu Chen turned around and gave her a business card. “If you want, contact this person. Maybe you can change companies.”

Qin Yanyu was stunned.

“My surname is Yu, you can say I referred you.”

Qin Yanyu silently clutched the business card in her hand, ceaselessly conveying her thanks. “Thank you.”

“No problem, you can get out now.”

That night, Qin Yanyu saw the information on the business card and gave the call that changed her life.

She recalled the Yu Chen that she saw that night, and fell in love with the one in those memories. 

“But our contact is only that much.” Yu Chen explained to Ling Qing, “I gave her Huo Qi’s business card. Artist affairs are his responsibility, I’ve never meddled, and I never cared.”

“Huo Qi felt she was promising, so he paid her penalty and brought her over. Qin Yanyu came to look for me once, but I wasn’t there. Later, when I saw her at the company, I didn’t talk to her. To be honest, I’m not exactly certain why she likes me. What reason would she have for liking me?”

Ling Qing felt this guy truly didn’t understand girls. “You appeared when she was at her lowest, and brought her out of the tiger’s den. You gave her a new start, so in her mind, you’re a god. Take into account your appearance and your background, and it’s only natural for her to like you.”

Yu Chen shook his head, saying, “That shouldn’t be the case.”

For Yu Chen, this was but an insignificant act of doing what was right. It didn’t matter who it was or what they looked like; he would have been willing to help.

It shouldn’t have been the case, but because of this one insignificant act, he had gained a crush that lasted for many years.

“She should have fallen for someone who was more deserving of her. Someone who might cherish her, not someone who doesn’t take her seriously.”

“How could human emotions be so easy to control? If it was so easy to rationalize who to love and who not to love, would that still be considered love?”

When he heard this, Yu Chen couldn’t help but look at him.

He seemed to recall Qin Yanyu asking, “Then, do you like him?”

Although he didn’t reply to her, she still understood.

In fact, it was pretty obvious. The fact that he didn’t deny it was unspoken acknowledgement.

It was only that he didn’t want to admit it.

He liked Ling Qing. Otherwise, why would he go so far as to visit Ling Qing as soon as he arrived on set?

However, he didn’t know whether Ling Qing liked him back.

He always felt he couldn’t see through Ling Qing.

Although it appeared that he liked him and would tease him, annoy him, hug him, kiss him, and coax him, he didn’t really seem to like him that much. 

When they parted, he wasn’t very reluctant, and even when targeted, wasn’t willing to disclose it. He even refused to carry out his marital obligations.

Yu Chen felt that if he weren’t there, Ling Qing would still be able to live well.

Therefore, he couldn’t see through Ling Qing, and didn’t dare to guess his sentiments towards himself.

Noticing that he was silent as if lost in thought, Ling Qing tilted his head and asked, “What are you thinking about?”

Yu Chen chortled and drove out the thoughts in his mind, replying, “Thinking about emotions. They really are hard to guess.”

“Then stop guessing. Anyways, you don’t like Qin Yanyu, so it’s fine.”

Yu Chen nodded.

It was useless for him to keep guessing. When it came to emotions, Ling Qing was far more intelligent than him.

If he didn’t want him to understand, then even if he got closer, he still wouldn’t be able to understand.

But there was still one thing that he was certain about. It was that at the moment, Ling Qing wanted to be with him, and was trying hard to get close to him.

“Go to sleep.” Yu Chen said.

Ling Qing nodded.

As he laid down, Yu Chen reached out to hold him. He couldn’t help but ask, “Can we drive the car today?”

Ling Qing: …

“Are you a car model? Thinking about cars all day.”

“If I were a car model, I’d be able to drive every day. I’m willing to be one.”

Ling Qing: …

Ling Qing said in exasperation, “But I’m not willing. Hurry up and go to sleep. It’s the middle of the day and you’re thinking about this!”

Yu Chen sighed and pulled him closer, whispering lowly, “Then I’ll ask again tonight. See if you’re willing then.”

Ling Qing: …

Ling Qing felt he’d really teased him too much. Clearly, when he had just crossed over, Yu Chen was still sleeping in a separate room with not a touch of intimacy between them.

Now, it was reconciled, but he thought about driving every day. Those who didn’t know might think he was a driver!

If that was true, then the passions he ignited were really too much!

The two napped into the afternoon before Ling Qing returned to continue filming. 

Qin Yanyu had asked for half a day of leave, stating that she was feeling unwell. Ling Qing guessed that she was feeling mentally unwell.

After all was said and done, the crush of so many years had been shattered. To say that she was feeling unwell would be an understatement.

Thus, he understood, and convinced the director to let others film first, in order to fill in the time left for Qin Yanyu’s scenes.

After a day of filming, Ling Qing entered his dressing room to hear Zhong Huan saying to him, “I’ll come find you tonight.”

“Tomorrow.” Ling Qing said.

“Why?” Zhong Huan asked unwillingly, “What do you have going on tonight?”

“A beauty in a ball gown.”

Zhong Huan: ???

“What beauty? Qin Yanyu, Jiang Ying, or someone else?”

Ling Qing clicked his tongue, “Of course, it’s my childhood friend.”

He gave Zhong Huan a pat on the shoulder. “Out of the crew, is there anyone who is better looking than him?”

“Me!” Zhong Huan said shamelessly, “I’m super handsome.”

Ling Qing gave him a sympathetic glance, “I didn’t know you became blind at such a young age.”

Zhong Huan: !!!

“You’re the blind one! I’m super handsome! When I made my debut, it was with this face! Out of all of the crew, I was the most handsome, you know?!”

Zhong Huan said furiously, “You’re just blinded by your filters! Puffing with your eyes closed!”

“You’re the one who’s puffing with their eyes closed. Every mother thinks her own gosling a swan.” Ling Qing chortled, “Go back, I’ll see you tomorrow night.”

Just as he exited, he glimpsed Yu Chen standing outside. Seeing him approach, he leaned close and asked, “I haven’t left yet and you’ve already made arrangements for tomorrow night. Mrs. Yu, you sure have a rich nightlife.”

Ling Qing almost laughed aloud.

Seeing that nobody was around, he squeezed Yu Chen’s face. Yu Chen grabbed his hands. “Who allowed you to spend tomorrow night with him?”

“I also don’t want to spend the night with him. It’s not because you won’t be here.”

——Yu Chen was leaving tomorrow.

“If I wasn’t here, you would be looking for another man?”

“Then should I look for women?” Ling Qing asked.

Yu Chen: …

Yu Chen felt he was purposely making him mad!

Noticing that he was about to lose his temper, Ling Qing immediately consoled, “Enough, enough. I’ll stop teasing you. And you stop caring, it’s just work, that’s all. We already made an appointment to practice in advance, so that the following day of shooting will be easier. If we can finish ahead of time, then we can save you some money.”

“With this venue and all this equipment, a single day’s expenditure can’t possibly be low.”

“So I should thank you for helping me lower the costs?”

“No need, helping you save money is also helping me save money.”

He raised the hand that Yu Chen was holding and, seeing that no one was around, gave him a quick kiss. “What the difference between the two of us?”

Yu Chen turned his hand over and gave it a squeeze. “You’ve got a scamming smart mouth.”

“I’m not scamming you.” Ling Qing smiled, “I would hate to do so.”

Yu Chen laughed at this and said with satisfaction, “Let’s go, we should get something to eat.”

That same evening, as expected, Yu Chen asked again, “Can we drive the car tonight?”

With not even a bit of hesitation, Ling Qing replied, “No.”

Yu Chen pulled out his phone and looked at the calendar. Then, he put it before Ling Qing’s face and showed him, “There’s only seventeen days until we can drive the car.”

Ling Qing: …

Ling Qing looked at him incredulously. “You’re really counting the days.”

“Since you aren’t willing to give me the green light, I can only initiate a countdown. Only when the light turns red can we stop.”

Ling Qing: …

“You weren’t like this before.”

“That’s why I have to congratulate you, Mrs. Yu. You’ve succeeded in changing me. Aren’t you very glad?” Yu Chen asked.

Ling Qing was not very glad. He didn’t want to be a shou. And he definitely didn’t want to give birth. 

“It’s very easy for you to lose your charm like this.” He implored, “You should be more reserved, refuse my love so that I would pine after you. You shouldn’t think about driving the car every day!”

Yu Chen felt that was definitely an impossibility. “What kind of charm does a married man need? As long as he has a good sexual life, it’s fine.”

Ling Qing instantly lay flat. He didn’t want to be on this little yellow car of Yu Chen’s. He wanted the ice cold, proud Yu Chen that he had in the beginning.

Yu Chen saw that he had an expression like there was nothing left to live for and bowed his head, saying to him, “I’m really looking forward to it~”

Ling Qing: …

Ling Qing rolled himself up in the covers. “Tonight, you can sleep on your own.”

Watching his actions, Yu Chen guffawed and reached out to grab him, feeling that he was all the more adorable.

The all the more adorable Ling Qing ultimately didn’t struggle against Yu Chen, who had all but turned into a little yellow car. He lifted the covers and let him in, but pinched him for a long time before going to sleep.

Yu Chen didn’t feel upset, and held him as he was being pinched. In any case, Ling Qing’s pinches didn’t hurt.

Early the next morning, Yu Chen delivered Ling Qing onto the set before driving away.

Ling Qing sent him off with a wave of his hand. “Be careful on the road.”

“Yes. Make sure you rest while you’re filming.”

“I know.”

“Message me when you’re done.” Once he finished saying this, he added, “As soon as possible.”

Laughing, Ling Qing gave a slight nod and leaned against the car window, whispering, “Don’t worry, you’re much more important than them~

Satisfied, Yu Chen rubbed his head. “Go on.”

“You’re not giving me one last kiss?” Ling Qing asked, “A parting kiss.”

Smiling, Yu Chen drew close and gave him a gentle kiss on the lips. He looked back reluctantly, then urged him to leave.

He watched Ling Qing leave before he started the car and drove away.

It wasn’t until that afternoon that Qin Yanyu arrived. Although she put on makeup, it was evident that she was dispirited.

Near Ling Qing, Zhong Huan was holding his script. “What’s wrong with our female lead? She looks so worn out and sad.”

—–

The author has something to say:

Ling Qing: After getting your heart broken, it’s only normal.

Ling Qing: Nevertheless, wait for me to accept a little sister. Then she won’t need to mourn~

QingQing is planning to accept a little sister ~~~

When Qin Yanyu showed up, I saw everyone was guessing whether she would be good or bad. I have nothing to say because she’s neither good nor bad.

To briefly summarize, Qin Yanyu is an ordinary person. She likes Yu Chen, but she felt unworthy of him, so she secretly held a crush but never confessed. Because of this, she was jealous of Ling Qing and Yu Chen’s fondness for him. She became one of Yu Chen’s girlfriend fans. This brother was so great, who could be worthy of him? Not even herself. So, she hated Ling Qing. Nevertheless, she’s just an ordinary person, not an evil person. So, the things she did aren’t evil nor malicious.

As for Ling Qing, he never set his sights on these petty things. Anyways, she’s one of Morning Rise’s, so Ling Qing thinks she’s valuable. She can still be saved. So, Ling Qing is willing to accept her as a little sister~

#MorningRiseMarriedCoupleAct#

Yu Chen: When she cries, she doesn’t look too bad. She should shoot some crying scenes and help us make money.

Ling Qing: Her current value isn’t too bad. With a little help, she can make more money. Worth saving!

What a perfect match!

Qin Yanyu: I cried so loud and my tears aren’t even worth mentioning!

[Small Theater]

Yu Chen’s calendar: 

Today: X, My driver’s license is suspended for yet another day.

Chu Cheng: You’re too frank, you should be a little more tactful.

Yu Chen: Like?

Chu Cheng: When the August winds doth blowest, willst thou allow for I thee bed?

Yu Chen: … You call this tactful?

Chu Cheng: If ancient poetry isn’t tactful enough, it’s no wonder you haven’t been able to drive the car.

Yu Chen: …

—–

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