After I died, they cried in the live studio

Chapter 50 Yi Shuqi Returns to China

Friends and relatives gathered around, all with sincere smiles and blessings on their faces. Some held cameras to record this precious moment, while others chatted quietly, sharing the old couple’s past love stories, and from time to time there were bursts of laughter and moving exclamations.

Sang Shuwan looked at the scene full of love and warmth, and her eyes became slightly moist. She turned to look at Jiang Cimu and found that he was also looking at the old couple with a moving look in his eyes. The two smiled at each other without words. They both understood from each other's eyes the envy and yearning for this long-lasting love, and cherished the time they spent with each other even more. It seemed that at this moment, they saw the most beautiful form of love, and hoped that their future would be like this old couple, no matter how the years changed, they could always stay close to each other and go through every spring, summer, autumn and winter hand in hand.

At dusk, the warm orange afterglow of the setting sun gently falls on every corner of the park, as if covering this peaceful place with a veil. Sang Shuwan walked into the park with a heavy step, full of sorrow. Her eyes revealed fatigue and confusion. The various troubles in recent days were like a haze that enveloped her, making her overwhelmed. She only hoped to find a little comfort in the lush vegetation and fresh air, temporarily escape from those troubles, and let her heart get a moment of peace.

She walked slowly along the gravel road by the lake. Willows swayed in the wind, as if telling a silent story. There were bursts of laughter coming from the lawn not far away. Sang Shuwan looked up and saw a woman in a pink knitted cardigan squatting on the ground, playing happily with a little boy. The woman's face was surprisingly similar to Sang Shuwan's, especially the curved eyebrows and high nose bridge, which were exactly the same, but her eyes were more gentle and kind, as if the years had precipitated a different temperament in her.

"You..." The woman couldn't help but blurt out, her voice trembling with surprise that was hard to conceal. Her eyes widened instantly, her face full of disbelief. She froze in place, staring at Sang Shuwan intently, as if trying to find the answer from her face.

Sang Shuwan was also shocked by the scene before her. She took a deep breath, tried to calm herself down, and asked, "Who are you? Why do you look so much like me?"

The little boy noticed the strange atmosphere, stopped playing with his toy plane, and looked at the two adults in confusion. The woman came to her senses, gently touched the little boy's head, and said softly: "Baby, go to the flowers over there to see if there are any butterflies. Mommy will talk to this aunt for a while." The little boy nodded obediently and ran towards the flowers not far away.

The woman stood up, looked at Sang Shuwan carefully again, and said slowly: "My name is Yi Shuqi. I never thought that I would meet someone who looks so much like me. This is simply incredible."

Sang Shuwan looked around and found an ancient pavilion not far away, so he suggested softly: "Let's go over there and sit down and talk, maybe we can solve this mystery." Yi Shuqi nodded slightly in agreement.

The two walked side by side to the pavilion. No one spoke along the way, and countless questions and guesses were surging in their hearts. After sitting down, Yi Shuqi was the first to break the silence: "Do you feel like this is a dream like me?"

Silence spread between the two, and the atmosphere became more and more solemn. Sang Shuwan was the first to break the deadlock. With a polite smile on her face, she took out a business card from her bag and handed it to Yi Shuqi, saying in a calm tone: "It's fate that we meet today. This is my business card. Maybe I can help you in the future."

Yi Shuqi took the business card with a little doubt, her eyes full of caution and inquiry. She was about to speak, but Sang Shuwan had already turned around and prepared to leave. Sang Shuwan knew that this woman who looked a bit like her was most likely Chu Ling's ex-girlfriend. Chu Ling's passionate pursuit had made her a little overwhelmed, and now this unexpected woman made her even more resistant to this relationship.

Sang Shuwan was thinking of a plan in her mind. She thought that maybe she could take this opportunity to get rid of Chu Ling's entanglement with her, and even make Chu Ling change his previous ideas. She knew that if she wanted to completely get out of this complicated relationship, she couldn't just rely on escape, but had to think of a comprehensive plan. And the appearance of Yi Shuqi might be an opportunity, but how to do it specifically still required her to carefully consider and plan.

Sang Shuwan walked straight out of the room, came to Jiang Cimu's bedroom, and knocked on the door. Jiang Cimu's steady voice came from inside the room: "Come in." Sang Shuwan pushed the door open, and Jiang Cimu saw that she looked wrong, and asked with concern: "What's wrong, Shuwan?"

Sang Shuwan took a deep breath and said, "I met Yi Shuqi today. Do you know who she is? She is Chu Ling's ex-girlfriend." Jiang Cimu frowned slightly, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. He pulled Sang Shuwan to sit down beside the bed and said softly, "Don't be anxious. Tell me slowly. Where did you meet her?"

Sang Shuwan told Jiang Cimu everything that happened in the park. At the end, she said worriedly, "I always feel that something must have happened when she suddenly returned to China this time. As for Chu Ling, I really don't know what to do." Jiang Cimu held her hand and comforted her, "Don't be afraid, I'm here. Maybe this is just a coincidence, but we can't take it lightly. Did you talk to her about anything?"

Sang Shuwan shook his head and said, "I just gave her a business card and didn't say anything else. I don't want to get involved in Chu Ling's past, but I'm afraid it will affect us." Jiang Cimu pondered for a moment and said, "Let's wait and see if Chu Ling has any action. If he doesn't know about Yi Shuqi's return, there's no need for us to take the initiative to tell him. As for Yi Shuqi, since she has your business card, she may take some action, and we will respond accordingly."

Sang Shuwan leaned on Jiang Cimu's shoulder and nodded gently, and the uneasiness in her heart eased a little. But she knew that the storm caused by Yi Shuqi's return to China had just begun, and the days to come might not be so peaceful...

Although Jiang Cimu wanted to hold back, Sang Shuwan had a plan in mind. She felt that if she told Jiang Cimu now, he would try his best to dissuade her because of his desire to protect her. After all, Jiang Cimu had always carefully guarded their relationship, fearing that she would be hurt.

Sang Shuwan knew that this plan had certain risks, but she also wanted to find a breakthrough in the complicated relationship between herself and Chu Ling. She didn't want to wait passively for things to develop and be disturbed by Yi Shuqi's appearance. She planned to have a private chat with Yi Shuqi to find out her real purpose of returning to China and whether there was any unresolved emotional entanglement between her and Chu Ling.

However, Sang Shuwan also knew Jiang Cimu's character, and he would never agree to her meeting Yi Shuqi alone. So, she chose to hide this idea for the time being, and just gently said to Jiang Cimu: "I'm a little tired, go back to the room to rest first." Jiang Cimu looked at her, his eyes full of concern, nodded and said: "Okay, you have a good sleep, don't think too much, I'm here."

Sang Shuwan returned to her room and lay on the bed but could not fall asleep for a long time. The figures of Chu Ling, Yi Shuqi and Jiang Cimu kept appearing in her mind, and she was thinking about the feasibility of her plan and the possible consequences. On the one hand, she was worried that meeting Yi Shuqi alone might cause more trouble; on the other hand, she was eager to solve the mystery in her heart through this meeting and return her life to peace. In this contradiction and entanglement, she fell asleep unknowingly, and the scene in the dream was still chaotic, as if foreshadowing that the days ahead were full of unknowns and challenges...

In a dim room in the city, Sang Jiuyue sat in front of a somewhat worn-out table, which was piled with messy documents and items. Her face was gloomy, and her eyes were fixed on the photo of Sang Shuwan in her hand, as if she wanted to see through it. Her eyes revealed a fierceness and determination, and her tightly pursed lips showed her inner determination.

Then, she impatiently threw the photo on the table and said to the strangers in front of her who were of different shapes and shrewd eyes: "You guys, I gave you money, so you have to do the job for me. Keep an eye on this woman, Sang Shuwan, and find out her whereabouts every day. Who she met and where she went must be reported to me in detail. There must be no mistakes. Do you understand?"

One of the men in a black jacket frowned slightly and asked, "What if she finds out? This job is not easy. We have to pay more."

When Sang Jiuyue heard this, her face instantly turned livid. She slammed the table so hard that everything on it shook three times. "Humph! Increase the money? We agreed on the price at the beginning. Don't try to trick me with that. If you mess up, just wait and see! I have plenty of ways to make your life miserable. Be smart and follow her from a distance. Don't let her find out. If your stupidity ruins my business, you won't get a penny, and you have to pay me back double the money you spit out!"

The men looked at each other, and although they were dissatisfied, they did not dare to say anything more. They just grumbled and agreed reluctantly, then turned and left the room, and soon disappeared into the street, and began to carry out the task of monitoring Sang Shuwan. Sang Jiuyue sat there alone, with her arms crossed in front of her chest, a sinister sneer on her face, as if she had already outlined the picture of Sang Shuwan in trouble in her mind, which would be the first step of her revenge plan. As for what means would be used later, only she knew it, and all of this was due to the irreconcilable resentment and greed for power and interests deep in her heart. In order to achieve her goal, she would not hesitate to use all available resources, even if it meant destroying other people's lives.

Behind a lush bush in the city park, Aqiang was like a lurking cheetah, his whole body tense, his eyes fixed on Sang Shuwan and Yi Shuqi who were talking not far away. He was hired by Sang Jiuyue to secretly monitor Sang Shuwan's every move. This seemingly ordinary surveillance task became complicated because of the appearance of Yi Shuqi.

A Qiang carefully took out the camera he had prepared long ago from his backpack. Although the camera was not expensive, it was also a handy tool for his daily work. He gently adjusted the focus, his fingers trembling slightly, not because of fear, but because he knew the importance of this mission. With a few slight "click, click" sounds, the camera took several photos in succession, recording the scene of Sang Shuwan and Yi Shuqi's meeting from all angles. He quickly checked the shooting effect, making sure that the picture was clear and the angle was appropriate, then put the camera back into the backpack, and then took out a small recorder from the inner pocket.

In order to record the conversation between the two more clearly, Aqiang moved slowly, and every step was as cautious as walking in a minefield, for fear of making even the slightest sound to alert them. He lowered his body as much as possible, and with the cover of the bushes, he approached the target little by little. At this time, the breeze blew gently, and the leaves around rustled. This natural cover made his actions more concealed. He secretly thanked the perfect wind sound, but at the same time he did not dare to slack off.

Finally, Ah Qiang moved to what he thought was a perfect position. He squatted down, curled up behind a clump of trees, and almost blended into the surrounding environment. He pointed the recording hole of the recorder precisely at Sang Shuwan and Yi Shuqi, held his breath, and concentrated on recording every word they said. Occasionally, pedestrians passed by in the park, but none of them noticed the figure hidden in the corner.

After a long while, Sang Shuwan and Yi Shuqi finally finished their conversation, and they turned around and walked in different directions. Aqiang breathed a sigh of relief, and he felt his back was soaked with sweat. He stood up quickly and quietly, and quickly left the park. Along the way, he was vigilantly observing the surroundings to make sure no one was following him.

Not long after, A Qiang rushed to Sang Jiuyue's residence and handed her the photos he had taken and the recorded audio files.

Sang Jiuyue sat in a dimly lit room filled with an old atmosphere. She carefully flipped through the photos, her brows sometimes furrowed, sometimes relaxed, with a hint of cunning in her eyes. Then, she put on headphones and listened to the recording, and her expression gradually became complicated. Her fingers tapped the table rhythmically, making a "da da da" sound, as if she was beating the rhythm for a conspiracy that was about to begin.

"Hasn't Chu Ling's ex-girlfriend been avoiding him? Why did she suddenly return to China this time?" Sang Jiuyue murmured to herself. She secretly wondered whether she should tell Chu Ling about this matter. This was like a double-edged sword. If used properly, it might cause Chu Ling to fall into confusion and gain some benefits for herself; but if it was not handled well, it might backfire. She kept weighing the pros and cons in her mind, trying to find the most perfect plan to make the situation develop in the direction that is most beneficial to her. The photos and recordings in her hands are undoubtedly the key pieces for her to control this chess game. As for what to do next, she still needs to plan carefully...

Sang Jiuyue stood at the door of Chu Ling's office, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down. She raised her hand to tidy up her messy hair, and brushed the corners of her clothes, making sure she looked calm and capable enough. Then, she straightened her back and raised her hand to knock on the closed door.

"Come in." Chu Ling's low and majestic voice came from inside the house.

Sang Jiuyue pushed open the door, and her face was instantly filled with a flattering smile, which seemed to come from the deepest part of her heart, and even the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes seemed to be flattering. She bent her body slightly, took small steps and quickly walked to Chu Ling's desk. She quickly scanned the layout of the office and secretly marveled at the luxury and grandeur of Chu Ling's office. The leather sofa, expensive ornaments, and the valuable calligraphy and paintings on the wall all showed the owner's status and wealth.

"Prince Chu, I haven't seen you for a long time. How have you been recently?" Sang Jiuyue's voice was soft and humble, just like an ancient minister paying respects to the emperor.

Chu Ling raised his head from a pile of documents and saw Sang Jiuyue. He frowned slightly and a hint of barely perceptible annoyance flashed in his eyes. He leaned back in his chair, crossed his arms over his chest, and asked coldly, "Why are you here? What's the matter?"

Sang Jiuyue seemed not to notice Chu Ling's cold attitude. She pulled a chair over and carefully sat on the edge of the chair. She leaned forward with a brighter smile on her face and said, "Prince Chu, I have brought you a very important piece of news today. You will definitely be interested in it."

Chu Ling put down the pen in his hand, sat up straight, and his eyes revealed a hint of doubt and vigilance: "Oh? What news? Tell me quickly."

Sang Jiyue cleared her throat and paused deliberately, with a hint of mystery in her eyes: "Do you know? A few days ago, I accidentally found Sang Shuwan meeting a woman in the park. Guess who that woman is?"

Chu Ling's eyes suddenly became sharp, like an eagle that has found its prey. He stared at Sang Jiuyue closely and said in a low voice, "Don't keep us in suspense. Just tell me directly."

Sang Jiuyue smiled, deliberately slowed down her speech, and said word by word: "That woman is your ex-girlfriend - Yi Shuqi."

Chu Ling's body suddenly stiffened, and the expression on his face became complicated in an instant, with surprise, confusion, and a trace of indescribable emotion flashing across his eyes. His hands clenched unconsciously, and his knuckles turned white due to the force.

Sang Jiuyue looked at Chu Ling's reaction, feeling proud in her heart, but pretending to be concerned on the surface, and continued: "I was not far away at the time and saw it clearly. When Sang Shuwan saw Yi Shuqi, she was obviously surprised, and the two of them chatted for a long time. I thought this matter must be very serious, and it might have some impact on you, so I quickly asked someone to secretly take pictures." As she spoke, she took out a thick envelope from her bag, gently placed it on Chu Ling's desk, then carefully opened the envelope, placed the photos inside one by one in front of Chu Ling, pointed to the photos and said in detail: "Look, this is In this photo, Sang Shuwan's expression is very solemn, and Yi Shuqi also looks a little nervous. In this photo, they seem to be arguing about something. Judging from their body language and expressions, this meeting is definitely not accidental. Moreover, I had someone record the conversation, and from their conversation, I heard that Yi Shuqi seemed to have some purpose in returning to China this time, but I don't know exactly what it is. However, Prince Chu, I came to tell you the first time because I am worried that you will be kept in the dark and get hurt. "Chu Ling picked up the photos and looked through them carefully one by one. His face became more and more gloomy, as if a storm was about to come. The atmosphere in the office became extremely depressing. It was so quiet that only Chu Ling's heavy breathing and the rustling sound of flipping photos could be heard.

After a long time, Chu Ling finally put down the photo and looked up at Sang Jiuyue. His eyes were no longer filled with annoyance and vigilance, but were replaced by a complicated expression, as if he was thinking about something. Suddenly, the corners of Chu Ling's mouth slightly raised, revealing a meaningful smile: "Sang Jiuyue, you did a good job this time."

When Sang Jiuyue heard this, she felt relieved and the smile on her face became more natural. She said quickly, "Prince Chu, you are too kind. This is what I should do. After all, you have always taken good care of me, and I also hope to do my part for you."

Chu Ling nodded slightly, stroking his fingers gently on the desk, staring at Sang Jiuyue closely, as if he wanted to see through him: "Tell me, what do you want?"

Sang Jiuyue showed a hint of surprise on her face. She waved her hands quickly, leaned back slightly, and said, "Prince Chu, you misunderstood me. I really didn't mean anything else. I just care about you purely and worry that this matter will cause you trouble. I have known you for such a long time, and I have always regarded you as my most respected friend and brother. How could I have any other intentions?"

Chu Ling looked into Sang Jiuyue's eyes and was silent for a moment, as if he was trying to determine whether his words were true or not. Then, he slowly said, "I hope what you said is true. However, please don't make this matter public. I will handle it myself."

Sang Jiuyue nodded quickly: "Don't worry, Prince Chu, I will never say anything nonsense. I know the importance and sensitivity of this matter, and I will keep my mouth shut."

Chu Ling stood up and walked to the window. He put his hands behind his back and looked at the bustling city outside the window, but his mind was full of thoughts. Yi Shuqi's face and the little moments they had spent together in the past kept appearing in his mind. Those memories that he thought had been buried deep in his heart now came flooding back like a tide. At the same time, he was also thinking about Sang Shuwan's role in this matter and her motives. He didn't understand why Sang Shuwan met Yi Shuqi, and what exactly did they say to each other? Was all this a carefully planned conspiracy?

Sang Jiuyue sat aside, quietly watching Chu Ling's back, feeling proud in her heart. She knew that her plan had successfully taken the first step and successfully aroused Chu Ling's interest and attention.

Chu Ling, however, was in deep entanglement and contradiction. On the one hand, he was confused and uneasy about Yi Shuqi's sudden return to China, and he didn't know what kind of changes her appearance would bring to his life; on the other hand, he was suspicious and dissatisfied with Sang Shuwan's behavior, and he didn't understand why Sang Shuwan went to see Yi Shuqi without telling him. He knew that he had to find out the truth of the matter as soon as possible, otherwise, this sudden storm would probably mess up his life.

In this seemingly peaceful city, a storm of emotions, interests and conspiracies is quietly brewing. Sang Jiyue, Chu Ling, Sang Shuwan, Yi Shuqi and others will face their own destiny in this storm. Each of their decisions may change the trajectory of each other's lives, and the story has just begun...

After Sang Jiuyue left, Chu Ling sat back in his office chair, leaned back, folded his hands behind his head, and raised a mocking arc at the corner of his mouth. He narrowed his eyes slightly, recalling Sang Jiuyue's flattering face and self-righteous expression, and thought to himself: "This Sang Jiuyue, in order to please me and seek personal gain, she really does everything she can. However, the news she brought this time is of some value. Keep her for the time being, maybe she will be useful in the future." Chu Ling snorted lightly, and his eyes revealed a trace of disdain and shrewdness, as if everything was under his control. For a small character like Sang Jiuyue, he was just using her greedy nature to serve himself.

On the other side, Sang Jiuyue was walking back to the company with brisk steps and an irrepressible smug smile on her face. As she walked, she recalled Chu Ling's words "You did a good job this time" in her mind, and her heart was filled with joy: "I have made a great contribution this time, and Prince Chu must have a new look at me. As long as I can hold on to Prince Chu, who in this city will dare to look down on me in the future? Maybe it won't be long before I can rise to prominence, and the fame and fortune I want will come rolling in." Sang Jiuyue became more and more excited as she thought about it, and she couldn't help humming a little song, completely unaware that she was just a chess piece in Chu Ling's hand that could be discarded at any time, and everything she planned was just a childish farce in Chu Ling's eyes.

The morning sun shone on the city streets, and Sang Jiuyue went to the crew to catch up with the notice in an especially good mood. Her "outstanding performance" with Chu Ling yesterday made her feel that she was already on the fast track to success, and even her walking was like the wind, and every step seemed to be on the clouds.

The moment she stepped into the crew, she keenly noticed the difference from the past. The staff who usually just nodded to her perfunctorily now stopped their work and came to greet her with smiles on their faces.

"Teacher Sang, you are here! Please come this way, this is the best seat reserved for you." A young man at the venue said attentively, his eyes full of flattery.

Sang Jiuyue raised her chin with the corners of her mouth slightly upturned, thinking to herself: "Humph, this time it's all my fault for fawning over Alice, the president of the entertainment company, otherwise how could they be so nice to me? They are just opportunists and a bunch of fence-sitters. You look down on people, now you know how powerful I, Sang Jiuyue, am, right?" As she thought, she swaggered towards the comfortable seat that was specially left empty and sat down with peace of mind.

After a while, someone came over carefully with a cup of steaming hot coffee, handed it to her with both hands, and said respectfully: "Teacher Sang, this is the coffee I bought especially for you. Please try it and see if it suits your taste."

Sang Jiuyue took the coffee, took a sip, a look of satisfaction appeared on her face, and she deliberately said loudly: "Well, not bad, you did something with some tact this time." The people around her smiled and nodded, as if her words were an imperial decree.

At this time, Sang Shuwan also arrived at the crew. She walked straight to the rest area where she was used to working as usual, but found that the tables and chairs that were originally placed there had been moved under the sun awning, and that area was now filled with various drinks and snacks prepared for Sang Jiuyue.

Seeing this, Sang Shuwan's assistant frowned and walked over to ask a staff member: "What's going on? Why did they take our seat?"

The staff member looked away and stammered, "This... this is an arrangement from above, we don't really understand it either."

Sang Shuwan stood aside, watching all this coldly, with a hint of anger and disdain in her eyes. She naturally knew who the "above" referred to, and it was nothing more than Sang Jiuyue's tricks behind the scenes. She sneered and thought to herself: "Sang Jiuyue, do you think you can suppress me like this? You are too naive."

At this time, Alice also came to the crew. She was wearing an exquisite professional suit and her eyes were scanning the scene sharply. When she saw Sang Jiyue being surrounded by everyone like a star, while Sang Shuwan was obviously treated unfairly, she frowned slightly. She knew very well that Sang Jiyue was playing big and deliberately embarrassing Sang Shuwan, but she did not get angry immediately.

Alice took a deep breath and tried to keep herself calm. She knew that Sang Jiuyue had been very close to Chu Ling recently. At this critical moment, she couldn't easily offend him. After all, Chu Ling's influence in this circle should not be underestimated. Although she was unhappy, she chose to be patient for the time being and planned to find a suitable time to deal with this matter.

When Sang Jiuyue saw Alice coming, she quickly stood up, greeted her with a big smile on her face, and said, "Sister Alice, you're here! Today's filming will definitely go smoothly. With you here, we all feel much more at ease."

Alice smiled faintly and said, "Well, everyone get ready and try to start shooting early. Don't waste time." Although her tone was calm, her eyes revealed a subtle warning, as if telling Sang Jiuyue not to go too far.

Sang Jiuyue seemed not to understand what Alice meant, and was still immersed in her own pride. She returned to her seat, continued to enjoy the flattery and special treatment from everyone, and chatted and laughed with the people around her from time to time, showing off her recent "great achievements", completely unaware that her behavior had caused dissatisfaction and disgust among many people, and that the seeds of contradiction she had planted in the crew would take root and sprout in the future, bringing her unexpected troubles.

After the filming started, Sang Jiuyue still maintained her self-righteous look in front of the camera, pointing fingers at other actors and staff, and making all kinds of unreasonable demands. Although the director was unhappy, he had no choice but to accommodate her, after all, she now had the support of the "backstage".

Sang Shuwan endured all this silently, hiding all her grievances and anger in her heart, and secretly determined to find an opportunity to make Sang Jiuyue pay for what he did. She was more focused and worked harder during the filming, proving her strength with her excellent acting skills, which formed a sharp contrast with Sang Jiuyue's arrogance.

As the filming progressed, the atmosphere in the crew became more and more oppressive and tense. The staff dared not speak out under Sang Jiuyue's high pressure, and the relationship between the actors became delicate because of her instigation. Sang Jiuyue was unaware of this. She was still immersed in her own fantasy, thinking that she had become the new darling of the crew and even the entire entertainment industry. Little did she know that her various evil deeds had secretly woven a dangerous web for her, waiting for the right opportunity to bind her tightly and let her taste the evil consequences of her own deeds.

The day's filming finally ended, and Sang Jiuyue left the crew contentedly, not noticing the resentful and dissatisfied eyes behind her. After returning home, she was still planning how to further consolidate her position beside Chu Ling and how to use this opportunity to gain more resources and power in the entertainment industry. However, she didn't know that a storm against her was about to come, and her good days were about to end...

Sang Jiuyue lazily leaned on her luxurious sofa, playing with an exquisite crystal ornament in her hand, and casually scanned the news reports on her mobile phone screen about her acting like a big shot on the set. The room was softly lit, and the expensive furniture and decorations showed her proud life at the moment.

She snorted disdainfully, her lips curled slightly downward, revealing a scornful smile, and casually threw her phone onto the coffee table beside her, shaking the crystal ornaments. "Tsk!" She crossed her arms and leaned back even deeper, as if she was about to sink into the sofa. "Isn't it just that these media like to make a fuss about the private affairs of us celebrities? What do they know? They are just guys who make a living by attracting attention."

Sang Jiuyue stood up and walked to the window with slow and confident steps, her hands in her pockets, overlooking the bustling city night view outside the window. Her eyes revealed arrogance and conceit, thinking to herself: "I am famous now, and I have Prince Chu as my backer, what can those people do to me? They are pointing fingers behind my back, just because they envy my current status and jealous that I can call the shots in the crew."

She turned around, a smug smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and her eyes were full of satisfaction, as if she had already stood on top of the world, and she didn't care about the negative news at all. In her opinion, these were just small episodes on the road to success, which could not affect her pace towards a higher peak. Instead, they made her feel more unique and the focus of everyone's attention. Even if she was criticized, it was a proof of being paid attention to. What she had to do was to continue to hold on to Chu Ling, the big tree, to make her career more brilliant, so that those who envied her could only look up to her and sigh that they were not as good as her.

However, the gears of fate are turning quietly. What Sang Jiuyue didn't know was that Chu Ling's inner turmoil had not subsided after learning the news of Yi Shuqi's return to China. He secretly sent people to investigate the real purpose of Yi Shuqi's return to China and the reason behind her meeting with Sang Shuwan, determined to uncover this mystery and not let himself fall into a passive situation.

At the same time, Sang Shuwan was secretly preparing for another meeting with Yi Shuqi. She carefully contacted Yi Shuqi through some channels and agreed on a secret location. Sang Shuwan knew the danger of this meeting, but the desire in her heart drove her forward. She wanted to find out Yi Shuqi's intentions and how to get rid of Chu Ling's entanglement and restore her peaceful life.

In a secluded cafe, Sang Shuwan and Yi Shuqi sat opposite each other again. This time, both of them looked a little solemn. Sang Shuwan was the first to break the silence and said softly, "Ms. Yi, I think we need to have a frank talk. What exactly is the reason for your return to China this time?"

Yi Shuqi lowered her head slightly, and after a moment of silence, she said, "I came back for some personal reasons. But I didn't expect to meet you, nor did I expect to be involved in so many complicated things."

Sang Shuwan stared at Yi Shuqi's eyes, as if trying to see through her heart: "What is the unresolved issue between you and Chu Ling? Why did you suddenly appear and disrupt my life?"

A complex emotion flashed in Yi Shuqi's eyes, and she said softly: "The past between Chu Ling and I cannot be explained in just a few words. But I can tell you that I came back this time not to get back together with him, but for something else, something I must face."

Sang Shuwan frowned slightly, his heart full of doubts: "Then why did you want to meet me? What is your purpose?"

Yi Shuqi hesitated for a moment and said, "I just think you and I look a lot alike. Maybe this is fate. Also, I want to learn about Chu Ling's current situation through you."

In this entertainment industry full of conspiracy and calculation, everyone is fighting for their own interests. The fates of Sang Jiyue, Chu Ling, Sang Shuwan, Yi Shuqi and others are intertwined. How will they survive this storm? How will their choices affect each other's lives? The story continues...

(End of this chapter)