Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Shu Pan found it difficult to adapt to such occasions where people were hypocritical, showing harmony on the surface while engaging in backstabbing behind the scenes.
Glancing around, she realized she didnât know anyone. Since she wasnât keen on watching TV, she couldnât recognize any of the celebrities or actors present. Not being a fan of celebrities, she felt lonely here and started to miss her daughter and husband.
Unable to resist, she pulled out her phone and called Gu Shaoting. After a while, he answered, âIs Joy asleep?â
Not wanting to admit she missed him, she used Joy as an excuse. âYes, sheâs asleep. Iâm chatting with He Ming on the balcony.â
âOkay,â she sighed inwardly. What a dead-end conversation.
âWhen will you be back? Is Huanhuan causing trouble?â Gu Shaoting asked when he noticed she didnât continue speaking.
âIâm not sure yet. Huanhuan is chatting with some friends,â Shu Pan replied, her tone sounding somewhat forlorn.
Gu Shaoting knew Huanhuan wasnât reliable; she had left her cousin-in-law alone.
âWait there; Iâll come to pick you up,â Gu Shaoting decided, realizing He Ming was there and could look after Joy. He was worried that if Joy woke up and found nobody at home, she might get scared.
âItâs not appropriate. The event hasnât ended yet, and I promised to accompany Huanhuan,â Shu Pan protested.
âItâs fine. Iâll wait outside for you,â Gu Shaoting said before informing He Ming and leaving with his car keys.
Shu Pan shrugged helplessly. It seemed Gu Shaotingâs decisions were difficult to change.
After hanging up the phone, Shu Pan suddenly felt overheated. She took another sip of champagne, but it only seemed to make her feel hotter.
In the crowd, Tong Fei couldnât help but smirk when she saw Shu Pan taking a few sips from her glass, her lips curling into a satisfied smile.
Originally, the drink was prepared for a famous director; she wanted a role in one of his movies. But now, Shu Pan was benefitting from it. Thinking about what was going to happen next, Tong Fei felt like bursting into laughter. âHow long can you remain arrogant? If you become a wilted flower, will Gu Shaoting still want you?â
Of course, she had already arranged the male lead, a well-known figure in the industry infamous for his inappropriate behavior. She had suffered at his hands before. Once, for an endorsement, he had taken advantage of her, and on another occasion, he had drugged her, tormenting her all night long. The thought of those incidents still sent shivers down her spine. Seeing him today, he was the first person that came to mind.
As Tong Fei kept an eye on Shu Pan, she also watched the male lead. Seeing Shu Pan touch her forehead and then stand up, looking around, presumably searching for the restroom, Tong Fei instructed someone nearby to inform her.
Then Tong Fei approached the middle-aged man addressed as President Yang. He had a protruding belly and chubby fingers that seemed like they were about to ooze oil.
âPresident Yang, how have you been?â Tong Fei greeted him. âItâs been a while. Why havenât you contacted me lately? Have you forgotten about me?â
President Yang grinned, attempting to shake Tong Feiâs hand. However, Tong Fei skillfully avoided it.
âOf course I remember you. Whenever something good happens, youâre the first person I think of,â Tong Fei flattered him.
President Yang chuckled, âHehe, then how about joining me for a drink later?â
Who was Tong Fei? How could she not sense his ulterior motives? But she wasnât naive. President Yang currently had no useful projects for her, but maintaining good relations was still important. So, she had already prepared some sweeteners for him..