Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Yun Liu was engulfed in great happiness and didnât sleep for almost the entire night. Such good fortune came upon her too suddenly, making her both delighted and panicked.
âShi Nian is indeed my lucky star. Iâm glad Iâd been quick-witted back then. I wouldnât have been able to make Shi Nian have a good impression ofme ifI hadnât decisively chosen to cover for him, â she thought.
â With Shi Nianâs approval, even that bullheaded princess, Shi Xiu, gave in and allowed me to participate in the documentary. Moreover, she put my interview filming as an urgent priority, letting me cut the queue and finish filming before Yan Tang and the others. Even my script was emergently completed by Fang Xi and Lu Hui. I donât think any other person would receive such treatment other than me, Yun Liu,â she thought smugly.
âAnd Yun Nan didnât say anything the whole time,â Yun Liu inwardly crowed. â What can she say? All her attention is probably on coaxing Shi Nian right this moment.â Thinking of the crack that mustâve appeared in Yun Nan and Shi Nianâs relationship, Yun Liu couldnât help but want to jump up and do a jig or two in joy.
âNot only that, I also had an unexpected bonus. Yun Zhang, whom I hadnât seen for a long time, had also come. He muse ve come around during this period of time and seen my capabilities. He finally decided to get close and curry favor with me.â
Honestly, Yun Liu still had some feelings for Yun Zhang. This big brother of hers had been a fool since he was a kidâhe was easily duped and would always listen to her. Compared to those in the Gu family, who didnât take her seriously, Yun Zhang was a brother who warmed her heart. âHaving an obedient lackey by my side is truly quite enjoyable,â Yun Liu thought.
Her phone vibrated silently on her blanket. It rang for quite sometime before Yun Liu, who was immersed in exultation, noticed. She grabbed it and looked at it. It was Tan Ning calling.
Yun Liu picked up the call and spoke as she glanced out the window. The sky had just started to lighten. âHey, Tan Ning. Why are you calling so early?â
Tan Ningâs agitated voice came through: âYun Liu, why didnât you tell us about this? How are we supposed to advertise this if you donât let us know beforehand? How are we supposed to work this?â
Thinking she was talking about her being out in public with Shi Nian, Yun Liu chuckled, âTan Ning, why are you making such a fuss? Whatâs there to advertise about? Thatâs just the beginning of my plan; the show hasnât even started yet. Iâll definitely discuss it with you once things are set. When that time comes, isnât it better to stay quiet before shocking the world all at once?â
Tan Ning replied anxiously, âThis matter isnât shocking enough for you? Yun Liu, you, have you really thought it through?â
Yun Liu turned over in her bed and said coquettishly, âYes! Of course, I have! This has been my greatest wish since I was a kid. Itâs my only goal in life.â
Tan Ning fell silent as if she were still digesting this shocking news. Yun Liu suddenly realized something was wrong. âTan Ning, how did you know about it? Were we photographed by the paparazzi? That canât be! I would love to let the paparazzi take a picture of us together, but Shi Xiu would hardly be willing to let such news leak so quickly. It seems that I have so many paparazzi following me that Shi Xiu couldnât manage to silence them all,â Yun Liu uttered gloatingly, her mood great.
Tan Ning replied gravely, âYes, the news has been out since midnight and has gotten everyone abuzz. Xiao Yunâs phone and mine have been ringing non-stop, and even the companyâs PR and publicity staff arenât spared. This news of yours is truly too unexpected.â
Yun Liu was pleased, thinking, âYun Nan, I finally one-upped you!â
âYun Liu, are you truly sure about getting together with Yun Zhang?â Tan Ning inquired.
âYeah!â Yun Liu answered offhandedly, and Tan Ning went quiet. Yun Liu belatedly realized what Tan Ning had said and was stunned. âWait, what?! Tan Ning, what did you say?
âIâm asking you, have you really decided to marry Yun Zhang?â Tan Ning asked once more in confirmation.
Yun Liu jumped out of bed and screamed, âYun Zhang?! Me, marry Yun Zhang? Why would I want to marry Yun Zhang? Are you crazy? Why would I possibly marry Yun Zhang?â
Fearing her eardrums would burst, Tan Ning moved her phone away from her ear, and her heart sank. âSh*t! Weâre in trouble! The news has already spread everywhere, but Yun Liu is actually unaware ofit!
Tan Ning had felt that something was wrong when she saw the news. However, she had to believe it because there were pictures to prove it. In the photos, Yun Zhang was extremely affectionate to Yun Liu, and Yun Liu also had a tender and sweet expression. In one of the photos, Yun Zhang was brushing Yun Liuâs hair to the back of her ears, and Yun Liu had her head lowered with a shy smile. Seeing this, no one would think they were siblings, blood-related or not!
â Yun Liu was tricked,â Tan Ning realized. âAnd the one who played her was her non-related brother, Yun Zhang. The Yun Zhang who treated her like his own sister.. The Yun Zhang who was my ex-bossâthe ex-boss that I betrayed?