After Shi Lan left, the atmosphere on set was incredibly awkward.
Normally, everyone was used to hearing news about An Lan chasing after Gu Chengyu, so this sudden contrast made them all feel extremely uncomfortable.
Seeing this, Chen Beini ran over to Gu Chengyu, her face also looking unwell, and asked, "Gu Chengyu, aren't you going to explain this to me?"
"Nini, believe me, I had no idea how she got in here. I feel disgusted just looking at her now. I'll talk to my broker later and see if there's a way to replace her. What qualifies her to play the second female lead?"
Chen Beini, seeing the look of disgust on Gu Chengyu's face, believed that he was unaware of the situation.
She had thought that revealing the chats where An Lan grovelled at Gu Chengyu's feet would completely ruin An Lan's career, and that An Lan would restrain herself from then on. She didn't expect An Lan to start poaching roles in production.
What Chen Beini didn't know was that she had not only destroyed An Lan's career but also pushed An Lan towards death.
The one alive now was Nicholas Sheeran.
"I don't care, we just made our relationship official, and you must deal with her. This woman is full of tricks, a master at feigning innocence. I don't want her to ruin the good impression we've finally established."
"Nini, don't worry," Gu Chengyu swore with his hand raised. "You're the only one in my heart!"
...
Tang Ze brought Shi Lan to the hotel to check in and discovered that Huahai had actually arranged a panoramic suite for Shi Lan.
"I didn't expect Huahai to treat their artists so well," Tang Ze sighed.
Miss Shi was online, confused. How come she didn't know Huahai was so generous?
That dog of a man, Yan Shixiu, had just taken over, and he was already squandering his wealth?
"Alright, I was actually worried that you wouldn't cope, but after seeing your performance just now, I'm completely reassured. It seems a visit to the Ghost Gate did enlighten you. Just focus on acting well from now on; the company won't let you down." Before leaving, Tang Ze seriously instructed Shi Lan, "Call me if you have any problems."
Shi Lan raised an eyebrow, signaling Tang Ze that he could exit the scene.
However, before leaving, Tang Ze called Sun Ling out and instructed, "The way she's acting now might be a facade. Keep an eye on her and report to me if you notice any issues."
"Pretending?" Sun Ling choked, "Isn't this taking the act too far?"
"She hasn't been normal since waking up from her suicide attempt. What if this is all an act? Anyway, thank you for your troubles!"
Sun Ling suddenly felt that perhaps the respirator might still be necessary.
Shi Lan knew what Tang Ze was thinking. By the time Sun Ling returned, she calmly opened a bottle of red wine, sniffed it at her nose, and then pushed it away with disdain, "What a poor excuse for a drink. He asked you to keep an eye on me, didn't he..."
"That, An Lan..."
"It's all small fry, don't be nervous. However, I think you need to brace yourself. Gu Chengyu will cause more trouble, and when that time comes, you'll have to speak on my behalf. I don't want to waste my breath on him," Shi Lan instructed Sun Ling with a steady gaze.
Sun Ling was taken aback and found himself at a loss for words.
Because the records showed that An Lan was only twenty-one years old, and no matter what, she should've just been a naïve young girl. But the An Lan in front of him had clear and sharp eyes, a wildness as if toying with mortals, and just one glance was enough to send a chill down someone's spine.
But it was only for a moment; Shi Lan quickly returned to her usual carefree and haughty self, ready for a beautifying sleep.
"Aren't you going to check the production notice?" Shi Lan looked up, raising an eyebrow at Sun Ling to remind him.
"You rest, I'll go... I'll get busy," Sun Ling replied.
After Sun Ling closed the door, Shi Lan started to survey the room. The misery of being poor—she couldn't even open a decent bottle of wine.
Suddenly, she missed her underground wine cellar. She really handed over so much advantage to that dog of a man, Yan Shixiu!!