She Wants to Divorce Me

Chapter 34

Unless it's a cat with a uniquely ugly personality, most cat bloggers wouldn't showcase a cat that's nothing but unattractive. This cat was cropped from the photo, and quick-acting netizens turned it into a meme, commenting "eye-searing." No one doubted who had posted the photo; everyone unanimously assumed it was Ji Yaoguang.

—Let this Sherlock Holmes analyze it. Look at the selfie angle, it's terribly awful, but this photo doesn't make my goddess look ugly. Natural beauty is one thing, but malicious intent is another! Look at that cat in Ji's arms; it encompasses all aspects of "ugliness" in one feline package. Ah, living is so tiring. Can I be the cat in the goddess's home instead?

—The person above is simply dreaming! I am the cat in the goddess's home, meow meow meow!

Comments scrolled by quickly. Ji Yaoguang reposted this Weibo on her own account, lazily sprawling on the sofa and laughing out loud. The little kitten scampered about, rolling on the carpet a few times before suddenly discovering the fun in it. The cat played with great enthusiasm, showing no fear of this entirely unfamiliar environment.

Chang Yu stood by the sofa, her hand resting lightly on Ji Yaoguang's shoulder, tapping gently. Glancing at the black and white kitten, she lowered her eyelashes and asked softly, "Why did you suddenly want to keep a cat?" Ji Yaoguang didn't like keeping pets, not even dogs, which she loved most. She said it was because a dog she had raised for ten years died in a car accident, and she couldn't bear the pain of such separation, thus refusing any animals.

"Following your advice, to study how to properly relax the body by observing the cat's physique," Ji Yaoguang held Chang Yu's hand, looking up slightly at her face. She found her features as beautiful as a painting, every smile and frown enough to make her heart tremble. Her attention was focused entirely on Chang Yu, feeling a sudden emptiness when she withdrew her hand, but filling with joy again when she sat down beside her.

Chang Yu said, "Can you take care of it? Do you have time to raise it?" Their work wasn't exactly leisurely, with various announcements and moving between different film sets. How much time would they have to look after this little creature? They couldn't possibly bring it to the set, could they? If they did, the entertainment headlines the next day might explode with news of a certain famous actress bringing a cat to work.

"Su Ci will be there," Ji Yaoguang smiled with narrowed eyes. She had already thought it through; she indeed couldn't spare much time to care for that "ugly" thing. After returning home, she wanted to spend all her time with Chang Yu, where would she find time to look after a kitten? She would only bring it out to study when Chang Yu wasn't around, to improve her acting career.

Ji Yaoguang's thoughts were clearly written on her face. Chang Yu glanced at her and snorted, about to stand up when her sleeve was suddenly grabbed. She turned to face those innocent, pitiful eyes. It was definitely an act, but Chang Yu concealed her inner turmoil, maintaining an outwardly calm demeanor. She pressed her lips together and asked, "What is it?"

"Just checking on your career," Ji Yaoguang blinked. They were in the same circle, but rarely interacted professionally in the past. Like when Chang Yu had mentioned starting her own studio earlier, hadn't she completely forgotten about it until others brought it up again? And then she even blamed Chang Yu for not saying anything. With this attitude, wouldn't it be easy for Chang Yu to swallow her words?

"Most things are settled. Sheng Tang Era has made an announcement, and the Weibo account for my new studio will release some information. Overall, it's quite smooth, without any dramatic or dangerous turns," Chang Yu smiled and continued, "Do you remember Li Yaoyao's situation from before?"

"Of course, what about it?" Ji Yaoguang didn't consider herself a magnanimous person. She felt the need to be cautious around those who harbored ill intentions towards her. She didn't want to completely forget past hurts and play the saint, only to repeat the same mistakes. The name Li Yaoyao was almost synonymous with "malicious" in her mind. How Li Yaoyao had climbed the ranks wasn't her concern, but throwing dirt at her wasn't something to be tolerated silently.

"Shi Kaiwen is the head of Huahan Media, and Li Yaoyao is his mistress," Chang Yu stated bluntly. When facing Ji Yaoguang, many things no longer needed to be concealed. "Remember when someone tried to frame you? Ji Kaiyang investigated and found that Huahan was secretly causing trouble. You know Huahan's position in the industry. They were indeed the leader back then, but under Shi Kaiwen's control, they've been declining, their reputation worsening. The company hasn't produced any capable stars, and the shareholders have long been full of complaints."

"So Huahan is finished?" Ji Yaoguang raised an eyebrow, her face showing some surprise. A centipede doesn't die even when it should; if someone wasn't intentionally trying to bring down Huahan, they might have lasted a few more years. Companies like Huahan, Tianguan, and Tianzhu had tried to poach her, promising high remuneration, but she had refused them all. How could money tempt her? The only thing keeping her at Sheng Tang Era was Chang Yu.

Chang Yu smiled, gently flicking Ji Yaoguang's forehead with her curled finger. She said, "You really never care about your family's business, do you? Ji Kaiyang is here, don't you communicate with him? He originally came here to start an entertainment company to protect you, but now it seems it will be easier. Huahan will soon change its name, and soon there will be a flood of people online praising 'Brother Ji' for his capabilities."

"Eh," Ji Yaoguang sighed, feigning disappointment. "Without comparison, there's no sense of harm. Brother Ji is indeed capable, with a strong business acumen. If someone uses this to talk about me, what should I do?"

Chang Yu thought for a while and could only squeeze out this comforting phrase: "Different fields can't be easily compared." In her impression, Ji Yaoguang's talent was undisguisable—in her profession, in music—she had many paths she could take, but she chose this one, and due to her laziness and carelessness, she gained the title of "vase." Wasn't it because she wasn't interested? Thinking of this, Chang Yu's expression gradually became serious. She looked at Ji Yaoguang and said, "Have you thought it through? Do you really want to continue in this industry?"

"Yes," Ji Yaoguang's reply was quick and firm, her eyes sparkling like stars.

"Very well," Chang Yu nodded and said, "Then let your name stand independently from the Ji family and from me. All the glory should be on your own head, not shining because of me or the Ji family." For Ji Yaoguang, Chang Yu had rekindled hope. She didn't want to walk back into that dead end. When she lowered her eyes, there were turbulent waves, but when she looked up again, there was only tranquility.

The scripts Su Ci had brought were neatly stacked on the coffee table. The boundary between good and bad differs in different people's minds, and Chang Yu didn't interfere with Ji Yaoguang's choices. Her gaze lingered on them for a moment before quickly moving away.

"There's one movie with a realistic theme that I don't like much, the others are TV series scripts," Ji Yaoguang said, having skimmed through them. Seeing that Chang Yu seemed interested, she took the initiative to bring up the topic. She pulled out one with "Legend" written in large black characters on the cover. Handing the script to Chang Yu, she said, "This script is adapted from Yi Yu's novel. It has eight chapters, each an independent legendary story. It looks interesting, but the director is an unknown newcomer. There's another one I think is good called 'The Blade of Love,' a story of love and hate in the jianghu world, directed by Tao Wen."

Chang Yu raised an eyebrow and asked, "You mean Tao Yu's sister, Tao Wen?"

"Yes," Ji Yaoguang nodded. Both siblings were considered part of the Ji family.

"Speaking of Tao Yu, I'm reminded of something. What do you think about variety shows?"

"I don't have much feeling about them," Ji Yaoguang shook her head. She had been on a few variety shows, but they all felt bland and forgettable. She knew that later, this type of show would become very popular, but after everything had deviated from its course, she wasn't sure if this trend would still exist.

Chang Yu pondered for a moment and said, "You could appear on some variety shows to increase your exposure."

"Su Ci brought some suggestions, like wilderness survival or outdoor adventure types. I don't have that kind of ability. I'm afraid I wouldn't even pass the first challenge and would just keep getting punished," Ji Yaoguang laughed. If she were to appear on variety shows, she would prefer those with a stronger artistic focus or related to the acting profession. Those thrilling and exciting ones should be left to the young idols.

Chang Yu replied calmly, "Don't accept the ones you don't like."

"I think so too," Ji Yaoguang smiled with narrowed eyes. She leaned closer to Chang Yu and asked curiously, "Do you want to be on variety shows?"

"Yes," Chang Yu nodded. At the initial stage of setting up the studio, in terms of promotion, the effects of TV and movies were far slower than variety shows. With Ji Kaiyang entering the entertainment industry, some problems were easily solved. Chang Yu knew what she wanted and how to achieve the desired effect. People shouldn't be limited to their small worlds; she never resisted seeking help from outside. In dealing with any matter, even in the smallest details, one couldn't be careless.