She Wants to Divorce Me

Chapter 21

Ji Yaoguang liked Cheng Henian's rare moment of sensible speech.

Chang Yu noticed Ji Yaoguang's action at a glance. She put her phone face down and looked at Ji Yaoguang, asking coolly, "Are you and Cheng Henian close?"

Chang Yu had some knowledge of Ji Yaoguang's social circle, those coming and going celebrities and models, among which Cheng Henian clearly hadn't existed. The two must have become acquainted on set. Cheng Henian's eccentricities, coupled with her face that could be described as world-turning, easily attracted attention.

Ji Yaoguang met Chang Yu's gaze, tucking the hair covering her eyes behind her ear, and replied, "We met on set. Cheng Henian is an interesting person, but—"

"Arrogant about her talent, and loose-tongued," Chang Yu finished Ji Yaoguang's sentence, hitting the nail on the head. She continued leisurely, "With her personality, she'll suffer greatly sooner or later, as long as she stays in this industry." Cheng Henian maintained a neither-here-nor-there relationship with the entertainment circle, but who knew her future direction? After taking a big fall initially, she must have felt some resentment, though her open-mindedness and willfulness overcame that indignation. Because of "The Treacherous Courtier" and Lu Yusheng, Cheng Henian would inevitably re-enter the public eye.

"You're absolutely right," Ji Yaoguang couldn't help but smile. She actually disliked Cheng Henian's gossipy and somewhat loose-lipped nature. Couldn't she read the room? It was actually a willful disregard for others' feelings, just wanting to indulge in verbal sparring. Some of her words were indeed harsh. If one could overlook this, Cheng Henian was still a rather likable person. Curious about Chang Yu's sudden evaluation of Cheng Henian, Ji Yaoguang blinked, pondered for a moment, and then asked somewhat cautiously, "So what kind of person do you think I am?" It seemed that since they had known each other, they had never evaluated each other. Ji Yaoguang had once found Chang Yu's coolness and silence intolerable, but after experiencing those three years, her mindset had undergone a transformation, returning to the state of seeing everything as perfect, just like when they first fell in love.

While waiting for an answer, Ji Yaoguang felt somewhat uneasy. Her knuckles tapped lightly on the armrest of the chair, making a tapping sound, but soon she withdrew her hand and made a motion of biting her nails. Chang Yu's gaze never left Ji Yaoguang. She pulled down Ji Yaoguang's hand and gave her a stern look. "You have many bad habits, like now. Like a child, naive and willful, often making unreasonable demands. Lazy and undisciplined, sometimes too frivolous in your attitude towards things..." Her words were unsparing, pointing out traits that had been overlooked or seen as cute during their passionate romance, but which quickly became detestable when faced with the realities of everyday life.

Ji Yaoguang acknowledged all these points. She covered her heart, feigning a pained expression, after all, in her eyes, Chang Yu no longer had any flaws. This intimacy made her forget that they were still in a state of cold war, living separately. Seeing Chang Yu's expression change slightly, she grasped Chang Yu's hand and brought it to her lips for a light kiss, like a vow before a priest at their wedding, promising seriously and solemnly, "Tell me, and I'll change them all."

Chang Yu was somewhat moved. Just as she was about to respond, an untimely voice interrupted from outside the door. "I'm sorry, it seems I'm interrupting." The woman who entered wore exquisite makeup, but her expression showed no trace of apology. Qiao Xi followed behind her, steps hurried, glancing awkwardly at Chang Yu and Ji Yaoguang. This beautiful woman was Zhao Qing, the one who had clung to Chang Yu and sparked rumors with her in "The Mute Woman." In Ji Yaoguang's view, she was truly shameless, and Ji Yaoguang wanted nothing more than to kick her out. The softness and smile had disappeared from her face, and she even let go of Chang Yu's hand. She remembered that this person was the catalyst for the divorce incident, stirring up various unpleasant memories, making her feel utterly uncomfortable. Who else could Zhao Qing be here to see besides Chang Yu?

Ji Yaoguang lowered her eyelashes, fearing she might lose control of her temper if she stayed any longer. Biting her lower lip, after a while, she forced out through gritted teeth, "I'll go out first." Chang Yu didn't speak, she just held Ji Yaoguang's hand, her soft fingertips gently brushing over the back of her hand, instantly soothing the restlessness and unwillingness in Ji Yaoguang's heart. With a shiver running through her body, Ji Yaoguang, who had intended to leave, sat back down firmly.

Zhao Qing's gaze lingered on their clasped hands, a flash of jealousy and hatred passing through her eyes, but it was quickly masked by a fake smile. Ignoring Ji Yaoguang's unfriendly expression, she said with a faint smile, "'Light Years' is also starting production in this film city. I heard you were here, so I came to see you and ask for some advice. Also, I never found the right opportunity to thank you after the filming of 'The Mute Woman' ended. Goddess Chang, I hope I'm not disturbing you?"

How could it not be disturbing? Ji Yaoguang inwardly screamed, but the shameless Zhao Qing clearly didn't regard her as worthy of consideration, judging by the affection and love overflowing from her eyes, almost flowing like a river. It was infuriating, but she still had to maintain a smile. This was the state Ji Yaoguang was in as she sat upright.

"I didn't help you with anything, you don't need to thank me," Chang Yu's words were somewhat distant. She seemed not to notice Zhao Qing's expression and spoke in a formulaic tone, "I heard that Teacher Han Shaoyi is in the 'Light Years' production. It would be better for you to ask him about any questions you have." Han Shaoyi was a genius-like figure who had achieved fame and success at a young age, but he had always been diligent and humble in his attitude. At the age of thirty-five, he had won all the major awards, becoming a milestone figure in the film and television industry. He was known for his grace and tirelessly supported younger colleagues in the industry. It would be most appropriate for Zhao Qing to ask him for advice on any questions, there was no need to go out of her way to seek help elsewhere.

Zhao Qing was stunned, clearly not expecting Chang Yu to say such things. After all, during the production of "The Mute Woman," Chang Yu had almost always answered her questions, genuinely providing her with a lot of inspiration and help. She pursed her lips and glared at the silent Ji Yaoguang, blaming everything on her presence. If this eyesore wasn't here, would the situation be different? She had received information that the two had indeed separated, so this show of affection must be just for others to see, right? Zhao Qing convinced herself of her one-sided view and smiled slightly, "It might not be appropriate to approach Brother Han, right? If any rumors were to spread—" It's worth noting that Han Shaoyi was known as an exemplary husband, and if rumors were to spread about him and Zhao Qing, she might be torn apart by his vast fanbase.

Ji Yaoguang found this notion strange. If she was concerned about Han Shaoyi's family situation, didn't Chang Yu have one too? She, the lawful wife, was sitting right here, wasn't she? Was Zhao Qing treating her like a dead person? Taking a deep breath, Ji Yaoguang was about to retort when she heard Chang Yu's cold words: "It's just discussing the script, with a clear conscience, what are you afraid of? Besides, I have a family too."

Zhao Qing's face paled. She lowered her head as if she had suffered a thousand grievances and said, "I'm sorry for disturbing you."

Chang Yu gave a faint "Mm" in response.

The initially angry "family" suddenly smiled happily. Seeing Zhao Qing's face, a mix of shame and anger, made her feel even more delighted. Not caring whether Zhao Qing could see or not, Ji Yaoguang waved her hand and said, "No need to see you out." Her cheerful voice reached Zhao Qing's ears just as she turned around, causing her to stumble. Afterwards, she walked away hurriedly as if being chased by wild beasts.

"There's nothing between Zhao Qing and me," Chang Yu said coolly as she stood up.

Ji Yaoguang's face was full of joy as she replied, "I know, I trust you."

If only these words had come earlier, Chang Yu thought as she glanced at the foolishly grinning Ji Yaoguang, sighing lightly in her heart.

China Gossip Weekly Official Weibo V: Zhao Qing appeared at "The Treacherous Courtier" set. When caught by reporters, she smiled and said: "Just visiting." [Video]

Gossip Weekly had always been at the forefront of entertainment circle news, usually being the first to release any big or small news. The previous post was about the love-hate relationship between Chang Yu and Ji Yaoguang, and the next was about Zhao Qing's appearance. After the release of "The Mute Woman," Zhao Qing had her moment of fame, and her relationship with Chang Yu was described as mysterious. Everyone knew who was in "The Treacherous Courtier" production. Who could Zhao Qing be visiting? Surely not Ji Yaoguang? The vast online community began to unleash their imagination, with a reply from someone claiming to be an insider causing even more of a stir.

—I'm Chang Yu's classmate, and I can confirm the news of their divorce. The pictures Chang Yu posted on Weibo earlier were just hype at the request of the production team. The actual situation now is that Chang Yu is with Zhao Qing, and Zhao Qing's visit to the set this time is actually because she's not satisfied with her hidden status.

—Telling ghost stories with a straight face, I might as well say I'm Chang Yu's teacher!

—I think it's very possible. According to reliable sources, Chang Yu and Ji Yaoguang have already separated.

—I almost believed it.

—I think it's true.

The likes on this reply instantly reached tens of thousands, pushing it to the top. Subsequently, topics like #ChangYuZhaoQingJiYaoguang# and #ChangYuDivorce# quickly occupied the top two spots on the trending list. The suggestive words created an impression among the public that Chang Yu had an affair during the filming of "The Mute Woman," leading to the breakdown of her relationship with Ji Yaoguang and divorce. The "righteously indignant" keyboard warriors or the ever-present anti-fans unleashed a torrent of abuse on Weibo.