97. Revenge

Qi Le An didn’t expect that he would witness such a drama of the rich family.

Miss Chu was sent to the hospital by ambulance. The bodyguards were working for Mrs. Chu and immediately called the police. The police arrived in no time and got Chu Chengyuan into the police car.

Chu Chengyuan was expressionless throughout the whole time. He was still wearing the military uniform of Kuo Min Tang, but his entire body was covered with sticky blood. It was a hot summer day, and soon an overpowering stench prevailed in the police car.

After all the unexpected incidents, the shooting couldn’t continue. When Director Yang arrived at the scene, the most interesting part had ended. The police were taking Chu Chengyuan to the police car.

The director was dumbfounded and roared at the set for the first time, “What’s going on?”

Someone immediately explained what had happened to him. When the director heard the drama, he was so angry that blue veins stood out on his temples.

Chu Chengyuan’s assistant was nowhere to be found. Director Yang called Producer Cui with a long face.

There were plenty of smart people on set, such as Production Supervisor Jiang. He quickly ordered workers to clean up the mess. Jiang Xiaoyu seemed to be a little scared and asked Qi Le An, “An… will Chu Chengyuan be in trouble?”

Qi Le An thought happily that Chu Chengyuan was finally out of his sight, but he looked concerned and said, “I don’t know either…”

The drama which caused quite a sensation died down at noon. Chu Chengyuan’s assistant couldn’t be contacted, and his agent couldn’t rush over to help, and Producer Cui, who could recommend other actors, was away on a business trip. Director Yang was upset. He had no choice but to ask his Associate Director to bail Chu Chengyuan out. However, when the Associate Director arrived at the police station, he was told that Chu Chengyuan was not allowed to leave for the time being.

Although Miss Chu suffered an injury as small as one of her fingernails on her head, she still accused Chu Chengyuan of deliberate murder. Thus, the poor man was temporarily detained.

Everyone in the crew was shocked. Director Yang was helpless and had to give everyone half a day off.

Qi Le An, who had watched the drama for the whole morning, returned to the hotel and was shocked by Miss Chu’s tough style. Chen Shan looked calm and said, “Her tough style has been well-known in Hai City. When she was in high school, a man cheated on her. In the end…”

Qi Le An asked with great interest, “What happened?”

Chen Shan said with a troubled expression, “That man probably regrets being a man.”

Qi Le An imagined what happened to the man and then was terrified.

Miss Chu was determined to ruin Chu Chengyuan’s reputation. In the afternoon, news about Chu Chengyuan’s attempted murder spread like wildfire. Previously, everyone had been pleased to talk about the gossip of the rich lady, but as soon as the whole thing was related to “murder”, it was no longer gossip but a confirmed crime.

In less than half a day, all the crew of “The Disguiser” had heard about the “attempted murder”. The crew had to openly clarify that the attempted murder was nothing but a rumor and that the shooting would not be disturbed.

The next morning, Qi Le An was about to go to the set, but Production Supervisor Jiang noticed him that day’s shoot was canceled at the last minute.

When Chen Shan arrived at Qi Le An’s room at ten o’clock, the cynical expression on his face disappeared. Qi Le An looked at him and asked, “Is there big news again?”

Chen Shan nodded and said seriously, “The trouble… is not easy to solve.”

Qi Le An blinked.

Chen Shan said, “Miss Chu went to the hospital for further check after her head was smashed. It was originally just a small injury, but a shadow was found on her brain CT. Now she has returned to Hai City. It is said that her condition is not very good.”

Qi Le An was shocked and asked, “Is it a tumor?”

Chen Shan nodded.

Qi Le An felt a little dizzy. In any case, Miss Chu would certainly vent her anger on Chu Chengyuan after she was diagnosed with the tumor. If it were malignant, she would try her best to drag him to hell with her.

‘Is God standing by my side?’ Qi Le An gloated.

Chen Shan added, “Chu Chengyuan would probably lose his role as the second male lead.”

Qi Le An didn’t plan to keep Chu Chengyuan alive when he found out that the driver who had killed him appeared beside Chu Chengyuan. He wanted to ruin Chu Chengyuan no matter what the cost was, but he didn’t expect it to go so smoothly!

He had only let him have a few nightmares, and everything else seemed to be so smooth as if God favored him!

“You have a good relationship with Chu Chengyuan a while ago. You can speak up for him but don’t go too far,” Chen Shan analyzed calmly.

If Qi Le An did not help Chu Chengyuan,  people would criticize him for being cold-blooded. But if he did, he was afraid that Director Yang would not be happy about it. Qi Le An was caught in a dilemma, and he had to act cautiously.

“Does the second male lead have an alternative?” Qi Le An immediately thought of the question.

Chen Shan shook his head and said, “I don’t know any more information, but the alternative won’t be from Glory Entertainment.”

Chu Chengyuan was from Glory. After this incident, the Sunshine Era and Glory Entertainment should have some conflicts.

“Can I go and see Chu Chengyuan?” Qi Le An suddenly asked.

Chen Shan was stunned and asked, “To see him?”

Qi Le An thought to himself, ‘Of course I’ll ridicule him.’

Chen Shan frowned and thought for a moment, saying, “Go ahead. It won’t do you any harm.”

The two of them decided to visit Chu Chengyuan. That afternoon, Chen Shan drove Qi Le An to the police station near the studio. Due to the development of the incident, there were many reporters outside the police station. Qi Le An entered the police station in a low profile.

Some reporters took pictures of his back. Moreover, the outside world had always thought that Qi Le An and Chu Chengyuan were on good terms. Qi Le An’s visit this time won him a good reputation.

“Look, the whole crew of The Disguiser avoids having any contact with Chu Chengyuan! Only Qi Le An came to visit him. Indeed, misfortune tests the sincerity of friends!”

Qi Le An knew that Chu Chengyuan wouldn’t murder anyone. Miss Chu used the excuse to keep Chu Chengyuan in the prison for a few more days until his reputation was ruined. After that, Chu Chengyuan would disappear, but Qi Le An could get a good reputation.

Qi Le An entered the police station according to the normal procedures. There was no cell in the police station. Chu Chengyuan was locked in the mediation room and could only come out after 48 hours. Although in a low spirit, Chu Chengyuan had changed his clothes.

After the police opened the door, Qi Le An entered the mediation room while Chen Shan and the police stood outside. Chu Chengyuan had no expression at all about Qi Le An’s visit. His face was full of indifference.

Qi Le An walked over and asked worriedly, “Cheng Yuan?”

Chu Chengyuan didn’t respond.

Qi Le An looked more concerned. He was just about to say something when Chu Chengyuan suddenly sneered, “You don’t have to act.”

Qi Le An was stunned for a moment, and then stopped pretending to be concerned.

There was no voice recorder in the room, so Qi Le An was not afraid that their next conversation would be heard.

“Looks like you’re doing very well,” Qi Le An said playfully. “I heard that your mother is pregnant? Congratulations.”

Chu Chengyuan had been bothered by his mother’s pregnancy. As soon as Qi Le An mentioned it, he immediately cast a fierce gaze. Qi Le An hurriedly said, “I advise you not to act rashly. You are charged with attempted murder. By the way, do you know what the media says about you? In short, your acting career… Tsk, tsk.”

Chu Chengyuan couldn’t help but clench his fists. He knew that Qi Le An was telling the truth. He knew what would happen the moment he was brought into the police car.

But he hated Miss Chu! Being humiliated in public, he didn’t regret smashing Miss Chu’s head!

“Why…” Chu Chengyuan squeezed the word out from his teeth.

‘Why? How did I provoke you?! Why did you insult me in this way?!’

“Why?” Qi Le An bowed his head and chewed on the word. Then he looked up and smiled at Chu Chengyuan, his smile full of hatred. “You asked me why?

I would like to ask you—why?” Qi Le An stressed the last word with great effort.

‘In my previous life, I behaved myself and never fought for anything. I’m your friend. Although I was not your best friend, I cared about you. Why? Why were you so extremely cruel and merciless that you wanted me to die?’ he thought madly.

Perhaps Qi Le An’s expression was too sinister. Chu Chengyuan was stunned by it and added, “What are you talking about? You are crazy!”

Qi Le An curved his lips and smiled, as his expression became calm and gentle. “You can just treat me as a madman.

Despite that, I can get the male lead of The Disguiser.

And I will have a promising future.

But what about you?” Do you think you can still live like a normal person?”

Chu Chengyuan suddenly stood up. Qi Le An took a few steps back and shouted in horror, “Cheng Yuan! Cheng Yuan, calm down!

The closed-door was pushed open in an instant, and the police and Chen Shan entered one after the other. The police shouted at Chu Chengyuan, “What are you doing?”

Chen Shan looked at Qi Le An nervously and asked, “What’s wrong?”

Qi Le An shook his head in a panic and said with an aggrieved expression, “I don’t know what’s happening… Maybe I said something wrong and made Cheng Yuan unhappy. Cheng Yuan, I’ll speak up for you.”

Chu Chengyuan looked at Qi Le An with disbelief. He could not believe that this person could change his attitude so quickly.

“You!” Chu Chengyuan said angrily.

The police officer couldn’t help but ask, “Hey, to visit you, he has to endure great pressure. How come you don’t appreciate his kindness?”

The veins on Chu Chengyuan’s forehead twitched.

Qi Le An, on the other hand, said, “Cheng Yuan, you’re in a bad mood. I understand. I’ll tell the director when I go back. I will visit you next time, okay?”

Chu Chengyuan looked at Qi Le An coldly and said nothing. He finally knew how shameless Qi Le An was.

Qi Le An sighed, smiled bitterly at the police, and went out with Chen Shan.

‘Chu Chengyuan, I learned to be shameless from you. I remember how you behaved in front of my sickbed in my last life!’

Qi Le An thought as he walked out, but he didn’t notice the worried look in Chen Shan’s eyes.

“An?”

Qi Le An acted as if awakening from a dream and replied, “Huh?”

“…Nothing,” Chen Shan said, swallowing what he wanted to say.

Qi Le An smiled and said, “Don’t worry. I’m fine. And I will always be fine…”

‘There is no longer anything in this world that could bind me. I have avenged myself and will have a better life from now on,’ he thought.