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Chapter 548 Liu Yifei: How about... we break up?

Photo studio

At the collapsed window, He Fei shielded the frightened Chen Mai.

in the hotel

He Fei and Chen Mai, who were investigating in the room, were cornered by Gao Yuanyuan, who was playing the fake Li Muzi.

He Fei stepped forward and stood firmly in front of Chen Mai.

夜晚
Beach restaurant
He was fearless, faced the challenge head-on, and confronted the fake Li Muzi who revealed his fangs.

“My true identity… what true identity? Aren’t I your wife? Open your mouth, ah…” At the elegant dining table, Gao Yuanyuan, dressed in a white dress, smiled radiantly, her tone calm and gentle.

She also cut a piece of steak and handed it to her husband.

Her movements were practiced and natural, as if she were facing her own husband, showing no sign of any problem.

The audience watching this scene felt a dryness in their throats.

Gao Yuanyuan's wifely gentleness is intoxicating; however, hidden beneath this gentleness lies a venomous venom.

From the disappearance of a living person to the completion of all the evidence, what exactly did she do, who is behind her, and what is her purpose?
"What do you want by clinging to me?" He Fei, played by Qi Hui, smiled slowly and handed her a piece of steak.

The scene paused briefly for a second. Gao Yuanyuan, playing the fake Li Muzi, was slightly taken aback, then smiled sweetly and said, "Honey, you're so cute~"

"Okay, since you're so handsome and cute, I'll answer your question."

He took a bite of the steak Qi Hui offered, chewing as he spoke:
"Someone hired us to deal with you, but as for who it is..."

As she said this, a faint smile appeared on her face.

The smile is normal, like a genuine, heartfelt smile from someone close to you, a very gentle smile.
However, looking at Gao Yuanyuan's beautiful face, the audience only felt a chill run down their spine.

I'm inexplicably scared!

Even though there wasn't much evil or pretentious expression, and it was just a very plain and ordinary smile, it still sent chills down your spine!
Among the audience, film critics were initially taken aback, then quickly began to write furiously:

Gao Yuanyuan's acting skills have improved significantly. She skillfully blends the gentle wife and the venomous beauty, making it impossible to tell whether the venomous beauty is wearing a gentle skin, or the gentle wife hides a venomous heart...

This scene greatly shocked film critics.
In the past, Gao Yuanyuan's image in movies was mostly that of a pretty but useless person.

You fall in love with the male lead, shed some tears, and the movie is over.

"Let's Get Married," "Forever and Ever," and "Caught in the Web" are all like that.

Yet now, she can portray two sides so well, blending gentleness and malice so seamlessly.

Why has your acting suddenly become so good?
Have you figured it out yet?
……

After a brief moment of shock, attention returned to the movie.

The confrontation at the restaurant that night wasn't entirely fruitless; at least it revealed that someone was plotting behind the scenes.

So, who is that person?

Chen Mai pressed He Fei, asking if he was either his enemy or a creditor.

Or perhaps Li Muzi's enemy or something?

He Fei gave a wry smile. He couldn't think of any enemies, and as for creditors...

"I haven't gambled for a long time. Before we got married, Mu Zi helped me pay off all my gambling debts." He pursed his lips and said with a wry smile.

The sea breeze blows at night, and the faint sound of the wind lingers. Saying this always evokes a sense of melancholy.

With the sea breeze blowing, he lit a cigarette, something he hadn't done in a long time.

Distrusted and filled with bitterness, even though she had reformed, she was still viewed with prejudice.

The smoke was slowly exhaled, but the bitterness in his heart did not dissipate with it.
It still weighs heavily on my chest.

Seeing this, the audience felt a deep sense of empathy and inexplicable oppression.

They have experienced this kind of thing, or even if they haven't, they've seen it to some extent.

It's not about gambling debts or being a gambler; there are many other reasons why people look down on you, and any one of them could be a factor.

The person who wronged you is sometimes the one who knows better how wronged you are.

“Moreover, if he were my creditor…” He Fei continued, “he should have kidnapped me and made Mu Zi pay the money.”

"What good is putting up such a troublesome show for them?"

As he spoke, he handed over his Nokia N70 for Chen Mai to inspect.

The first statement was a lie, but this one is the truth.

Such half-truths are the most deceptive.

Not only the audience, but even Chen Mai in the play was convinced by this sentence.

Chen Mai waved his hand, refusing to have his phone checked.

She also offered her own guess: "Then, another possibility is more likely: the mastermind behind this is your wife, Li Muzi."

"That's absolutely impossible!" He Fei categorically denied, claiming that Li Muzi had already been drowned by him in the iron cage at the bottom of the sea.

"Why are you so sure?" Chen Mai asked in surprise, his tone too resolute.

He Fei realized his lapse in composure and quickly said, "Didn't I tell you? Mu Zi has only been back in the country for a year, and she's introverted and not good at socializing."

"She won't even talk to strangers, how did she manage to gather so many people?"

“Oh, that’s true…” Chen Mai glanced at He Fei, his eyes showing hesitation and flickering.

The audience, like her expression, were hesitant, flickering, and uncertain.

It's neither this nor that, so who is it?
He Fei even showed his phone for inspection, so surely he's not lying, is he?

He was a gambler, that's in the past!

Audience seats

Qi Hui held Jing Tian's hand while observing the expressions of the other audience members.

"What's wrong?" Jing Tian asked curiously when she noticed that Qi Hui wasn't looking at the screen.

"I'm wondering if they'll get really angry later..." Qi Hui smiled and said softly.
How much you trust gamblers now will be just as infuriating once the truth is revealed.

A strange look appeared on Jing Tian's face. She pursed her lips, wanting to laugh, but held it back.

Standing nearby, Gao Yuanyuan watched the two holding hands even while watching a movie and subconsciously pursed her lips.

……

The investigation continued the next day.
Having made progress but without any leads, the two decided to continue along their original path:
Find photos and information of the real Li Muzi, then report the case to the police and seek the intervention of the judicial authorities.

No matter who the opponent is, they can't be more powerful than the judicial system, right?

Chen Mai, as expected of an elite lawyer, quickly found the evidence.

Not only evidence, but even a witness was found: a dark-skinned Southeast Asian man who spoke in a very broken English.
The two drove back with the witness, intending to go to the police station to file a report.

That Officer Zheng can't be trusted; there might be something wrong with him.

However, just as they were driving on the highway, a brown SUV came from their side and rear.

Then, in a very domineering manner, He Fei and Chen Mai stopped.

Both parties got out of their cars and discovered that it was Officer Zheng in the SUV.

An unexpected event occurred... The film critic sat up straight; they watched movies year-round, and watching movies was their job.

It's clear the director won't let things proceed smoothly so quickly.

So, will they get away with it, or will a conflict erupt?
How will the movie unfold? And who is the mastermind behind it all?

"Officer Zheng, is there something you need?" He Fei greeted him with a smile.

"Hello, Officer Zheng, my client has told me about you," Chen Mai greeted him.

Wu Jing, who plays Officer Zheng, is wearing sunglasses and has a smile on his face. He greets He Fei and Chen Mai, and they chat and laugh together.

But the witness, who was playing a game nearby, was unhappy. He urged him to hurry up and go to the police station to testify, and to pay him as soon as he was done.

He Fei and the other woman's expressions changed slightly, and they quickly stopped him from talking nonsense.
But the witness was impatiently playing the game while talking rapidly in Thai.

And then... and that was it.

boom!
A gunshot rang out suddenly, and a spray of blood appeared on the witness's chest as he fell backward in disbelief.

He Fei and Chen Mai were utterly startled!
The audience was also quite startled!
Holy crap! That's so exciting?!
The film critics were alright, since they were somewhat prepared, but the other audience members were thoroughly shocked.

That shot was so sudden, and it felt so real!

Completely unprepared, it felt like a murder for the sake of murder, not a movie!
On screen, Officer Zheng wore sunglasses and held a gun.

As the camera panned around him, his demeanor suddenly changed.

Officer Wu... who could bring any evil to justice just moments ago, has transformed into the wicked and tyrannical Tian Yangsheng.

Yes, it's about nurturing life through nature!
That's Tian Yangsheng, the one who completely crushed Nicholas Tse and Shawn Yue.

If it weren't for Jaycee Chan's thick blood, the two of them would have been tortured to death by Tian Yangsheng long ago.

"It's your turn..." Officer Zheng smiled slowly, aimed his gun at Chen Mai, and slowly pulled the trigger.

"Watch out!" He Fei cried out and lunged at Chen Mai.

boom!
Gunshots rang out, and the two men fell to the ground, but luckily they were not hit.

He Fei shuddered violently, almost shivering as he looked at Chen Mai.

Officer Zheng sneered. His movements were quick, but could they be faster than a gun?
He immediately turned the gun to the two men on the ground and pulled the trigger without hesitation.

click!
Kaka~
"Huh?" he exclaimed in surprise. The gun was jammed?

"Run!" Chen Mai nimbly turned over and pulled He Fei along, quickly running towards the forest by the roadside.

"evidence……"

"I don't have time to worry about that right now!"

boom!
Before he could finish speaking, a gunshot rang out behind him. Officer Zheng had already dealt with the jammed gun.

The two ran for their lives in the forest, desperately trying to escape.

"Holy crap!" The audience exclaimed repeatedly, sitting up straight with shock, worry, tension, and excitement all mixed together!

Just as we suspected, Officer Zheng was indeed suspicious!

The film critic took a deep breath and quickly wrote down his thoughts: Wu Jing's portrayal of the corrupt cop was just too spot-on and too thrilling!
On the screen, He Fei and Chen Mai, running for their lives, arrived at a waterfall.

The waterfall isn't very high, maybe only about the height of one story.

The two exchanged a glance, and He Fei quickly said, "I'll jump in with you in my arms, I'll take the impact, and after we hit the water, you swim quickly and pull me to the surface!"

"Okay!" Chen Mai agreed immediately, there was no time for discussion.
Soon, with a splash, the two crashed into the waterfall.

He Fei broke through the water's surface and withstood a considerable impact, while Chen Mai was in slightly better condition and was able to react more quickly.

Pulling He Fei along, the two used the waterfall and the current to quickly escape the forest. On the shore, the two struggled to emerge from the water, panting heavily.

"Why did you take the bullet for me?" Chen Mai asked, his expression complicated, panting.

“I… Chen Mai, you and Mu Zi look a bit alike…” He Fei said, also panting:

"I failed to protect Mu Zi, I can't fail to protect you..."

"You want to seduce me?" Chen Mai asked with a raised eyebrow and a smile on his face.

That's just her personality—free-spirited, dashing, and heroic.
"Wow!" the audience cheered, leaning back with smiles on their faces.

Who said this is a suspense movie?

Isn't this sweet?
He Fei quickly explained, "How could that be?"

"I mean, we're still partners, you can't..."

"I know." Chen Mai waved his hand. "No need to explain, I'm helping you find a wife."

“Cough…yes, yes, yes…” He Fei nodded awkwardly.

"Hahahaha..." The audience burst into laughter upon hearing this.

This statement has a double meaning, and the implied meaning is quite interesting.

But the next second, Chen Mai pulled He Fei by the collar and passionately kissed her.
"Wow!"

"Wonderful!"

"..."

A gasp of surprise erupted from the audience, partly as the tension from before dissipated.
On the other hand... it's pretty exciting!
The man is looking for his missing wife, and the woman is helping the man find his missing wife.
Then, the two of them kissed?
Do you want it to be so exciting?

In the audience, Yang Mi found it funny, but also a little annoyed. Qi Hui and Jing Tian were starting to openly show their affection through the movie, weren't they?
Liu Yifei watched the screen with great interest, her initial tension eased, and she felt a sense of joy.

To be honest, she hadn't seen such an immersive movie in a long time.

After a long time, lips parted

Qi Hui on screen appeared slightly unnatural, but Jing Tian's portrayal of Chen Mai was quite bland.
"You saved me once, now we're even..."

"husband?"

Before Jing Tian could finish speaking, a familiar soft call rang out behind them.

Chen Mai and He Fei tensed up.

Turning my head, I saw Gao Yuanyuan, who played the fake Li Muzi, standing under the shade of a tree, with a small basket slung over her arm.

Wearing a woven straw hat and a white dress, she was as beautiful as an angel.
She was still as gentle as ever, still with that faint smile, just like when I saw her in the bookstore before.

"Grass!"

The audience shuddered and couldn't help but curse, "That was terrifying!"

They were so affectionate just a moment ago, but now they're almost scared out of their wits!
At this moment, no matter how beautiful Gao Yuanyuan is, the audience will not really think she is a good person.

"What are you doing here?" He Fei immediately shielded Chen Mai behind him.

"Waiting for you." The fake Li Muzi smiled faintly, took out a pistol from the basket slung over her arm, and slowly cocked the hammer.

He pointed the gun diagonally at the ground and smiled meaningfully.

Clearly, He Fei had a tracking device on her.

Looking at Gao Yuanyuan's smiling face, the audience felt a chill run down their spines.

"You almost got away..." Officer Zheng came running up from a distance, panting, and sneered.

"..." He Fei and Chen Mai looked ashen.

Officer Zheng leaped forward and swiftly knocked Chen Mai unconscious.

He Fei tried to struggle, clenching his fist and throwing a punch... and then that was it. Wu Jing made a clean and swift takedown, then knocked him unconscious with a tap on the back of the head.

The audience's hearts were in their throats again, watching the screen with extreme tension.

The more exhilarating their kiss was when they surfaced, the more tense the audience became now that they've been captured.

……

Back room
Restraint, bondage, despair...

"..."

boom!
Gunshots rang out, and Officer Zheng swiftly and cleanly shot and killed lawyer Chen Mai.

"Don't worry, you won't die like her." Gao Yuanyuan smiled gently, just like at the beginning of the movie, still as tender and loving as a wife.

"I'll have your frontal lobe removed, so you can live a carefree, worry-free, and happy life without having to think..."

She spoke the most chilling words in the gentlest tone.

With that, he waved his hand, and the doctors and nurses came in, and the surgery began immediately.

The first step is to shave your head!

Several male nurses held He Fei still, then picked up clippers and began trimming He Fei's hair little by little.

"Ah! Ah—!" He Fei screamed in despair, "Let me go! You're not my wife, you can't do this! You have no right to do this!"

"Who are you? Who exactly are you?!"

"Why do this?"

Chen Mai died, and he was about to undergo surgery. He was utterly desperate and completely broke down!

"You need to be a good boy and listen to me, okay?" Gao Yuanyuan leaned closer, raised her hand to brush away a few stray strands of hair from his face, her tone as gentle and considerate as ever:
"Of course I'm your wife, who else could I be?"

"As for doing this... of course, someone asked me for help."

"And I'm angry that you're hanging out with other women, hmph!"

In the venue, Gao Yuanyuan covered her face, unable to bear watching this scene.

I hope that after the movie is released, I won't actually be seen as that kind of cruel woman.

Her reputation wasn't great back then, especially with her role as Zhou Zhiruo, and now this happens again...

"Hiss..."

Other audience members instinctively leaned back, gasping in shock as they watched this scene.

So desperate!

terrible!

"You're talking nonsense!" He Fei lost all reason and completely broke down: "Are you talking about Mu Zi? Are you talking about my wife?"

"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible!"

"She's not missing, she's dead!"

"Dead?" Gao Yuanyuan's face darkened, her gentle tone vanished abruptly, and she couldn't help but exclaim in shock.

"Dead?" The audience gasped in shock, unable to help but exclaim in surprise.

The wife he searched for throughout the entire movie turned out to be dead?

And it came from her husband, He Fei!?

“That’s right, dead.” After saying this, He Fei suddenly relaxed, and even a smile appeared on his face:
"I left her at the bottom of the sea, in the iron cage under the lighthouse, leaving her there alone forever."

"She kept saying she loved me, but like everyone else, she only loved money. She wouldn't even pay off a little of my gambling debts, even though she had so much money!"

"She forced me to do it all..."

He's given up and spilled everything.

The footage shows that He Fei had not reformed himself.

He's still that gambling addict, that incorrigible gambler!

After marriage, he continued his gambling addiction as before, racking up massive gambling debts.

On screen, Chen Duling's character, Li Muzi, is angry and argues with him, her face full of helplessness.

Then, during their honeymoon, they dived into the ocean, where Chen Duling became trapped.

She used the distress gestures he had taught her to ask for his help.

However, he left resolutely, without the slightest hesitation.

She was left devastated and pulled out her oxygen tube.

th!
Watching these flashback scenes, viewers felt their scalp tingle and their hair stand on end.

Immediately afterwards, a surge of anger welled up from the bottom of his heart.
The audience's anger stemmed not only from the disappearance of Chen Duling, the idyllic figure on screen.

He was even angrier at himself for believing that gambling addict during the entire movie.
He acted so well?

How could he have faked it so convincingly?

"Grass!"

"Oh shit!"

"Damn gambler!"

"..."

The venue suddenly erupted in noise and commotion, with many audience members in the back rows even standing up.

Suppression and anger piled up in their chests, leaving them feeling lost and helpless.

Watching everything on the screen, Yang Mi also felt a chill run down her spine: "Damn Qi Hui..."

You call this a sweet love story?
Damn it, you tricked me again!

Liu Yifei swallowed hard and subconsciously looked at Song Seung-heon beside her.

“Uh…” Song Seung-heon met her gaze and couldn’t help but swallow hard.

Actually, it was he who announced his relationship with Liu Yifei, and Liu Yifei tacitly acknowledged it.

In this relationship, Liu Yifei was more accepting of others' advances than mutually attracted.

He could sense that the other person didn't actually like him that much.

Foreign countries, married couple, some conflicts... To be honest, he's already involved, and it's starting to hurt!
"How about... we separate for a while?" Liu Yifei suggested.

Being in a foreign country, being married, and having conflicts with each other... she was starting to get scared.

“This… is also quite good.” Song Seung-heon nodded slowly; he shared the same thought.

The movie wasn't over yet, but Liu Yifei and he couldn't wait any longer.

(End of this chapter)