She Wants to Divorce Me

Chapter 38

"When love deepens, words falter; the beloved stands at the edge of the setting sun..." As Chang Yu recited the old verses from the letter paper in the small box containing a stack of letters and small wooden crafts, Ji Yaoguang's face reddened slightly. A sense of embarrassment spread from her heart as she tried to snatch the letter from Chang Yu's hand, inadvertently falling onto her. The items brought from Chang Yu's home evoked shared memories. Perhaps it was the romanticism of a Chinese literature student that, even in an era of advanced electronic communication, Ji Yaoguang maintained the habit of handwriting love poems, expressing her affection subtly yet sincerely.

Ji Yaoguang had also treasured the gifts from Chang Yu. They both bought expensive things, as they had no material wants in life. The small wooden boxes in the cabinet contained sandalwood bookmarks, leisurely plaques, small gourds, music boxes... These were all items Chang Yu had completed bit by bit in her spare moments stolen from her busy life.

"Don't read it out loud," Ji Yaoguang tugged at Chang Yu's collar, coughing lightly to disguise her emotions.

Chang Yu chuckled softly, folding the letter neatly and placing it back among the stack of papers. Gently pushing Ji Yaoguang, who had fallen on her, she said, "I remember you had a friend compose it into a song and even recorded it. Why won't you let me read it now?" Mentioning this, Chang Yu felt some regret. That recorded song had been lost somewhere with the migration of big data. Multi-talented, like a noble lady stepping out of an ancient painting—but clearly, Ji Yaoguang had gradually changed her initial impression.

"That's different!" Ji Yaoguang sat cross-legged beside Chang Yu, organizing the old items while glaring at her. However, she couldn't exactly explain how it was different.

Chang Yu snorted with laughter. Resting her chin on her hand, she gazed at Ji Yaoguang and asked, "Have you really decided to continue in the entertainment industry? You can still change your mind now. I always feel you're not so invested in it."

"Then what do you think I should do?" Ji Yaoguang sighed lightly. She was interested in many things, but interests didn't necessarily have to become professions. In her eyes, thousands of professions had no real difference; she couldn't speak of love for them, nor could she say she hated them.

Chang Yu looked at Ji Yaoguang's expression seriously, then chuckled after a while, "There's not much else to choose from, it still depends on your attitude." She understood Ji Yaoguang's thoughts to some extent. She couldn't demand that Ji Yaoguang reach her level of obsession, but changing her previous casual and lazy attitude was both feasible and necessary. "There's one thing I forgot to tell you."

"What?" Ji Yaoguang's heart skipped a beat, fearing Chang Yu might say something unpleasant. Her gaze fixed unwaveringly on Chang Yu's face, inwardly searching for any hidden emotions in her cheerful words and joyful expression. Only after confirming there were no concealed negative emotions did she breathe a slight sigh of relief.

Chang Yu said, "Ji Kaiyang has taken over Huahan Media, right? It's now been reorganized into the Beidou Entertainment Group. You should know about this, right?"

Ji Yaoguang nodded, puzzled, "Yes, I know."

Chang Yu continued, "He's preparing a variety show, and he wants to entrust the background music to you."

Ji Yaoguang had never heard Ji Kaiyang mention this, and her face couldn't help but reveal some surprise. She could compose, but compared to professionals, there was still a significant gap. This was the first variety show produced after the company's reorganization; it couldn't be ruined by her amateurish skills. After pondering for a moment, Ji Yaoguang shook her head and said, "I can't do it. I can write lyrics, but for the melody, I think it's better to find someone else."

"Mm," Chang Yu nodded, then uttered another name, "Cheng Henian." This person wasn't active in the music industry, seeming to exist on its fringes, but couldn't be considered completely disconnected. Her Weibo profile had a work email, clearly for commissioning radio dramas and songs.

"She accepts composition work," Ji Yaoguang smiled. While she had some dissatisfaction with Cheng Henian's personality, even the harshest online music critics had nothing negative to say about her talent. Many people were waiting for the release of "The Treacherous Courtier," not just in anticipation of Chang Yu's performance, but also for the theme song. The filming of "The Treacherous Courtier" had ended over half a month ago, and there had been little contact with Cheng Henian since. Occasionally seeing the radio drama links she mass-shared, curiosity led Ji Yaoguang to click in, finding them much more harmonious and proper than she had imagined.

Mentioning Cheng Henian inevitably brought to mind Lu Yusheng. As a senior looking after a talented junior, wasn't her behavior a bit too eager? Especially under Cheng Henian's unrestrained and frivolous attitude, not getting angry already showed considerable cultivation. Before she could voice her doubts, Chang Yu gently pressed her forehead. "Don't concern yourself too much with others' affairs." This light statement completely killed her curiosity. She believed Chang Yu and Lu Yusheng were in contact, and was certain Chang Yu knew something, but just didn't want to tell her.

"Fine, I won't ask," Ji Yaoguang muttered softly, tidying up the scattered items on the floor and putting them back in the cabinet. She scurried to Chang Yu's side, kneeling by her feet, and blinked mysteriously, saying, "Don't you think Lu Yusheng might also be after Cheng Henian's beauty?"

The response she got, of course, was just a cold look from Chang Yu.

"Beauty? Am I not beautiful enough? Can others even be considered beautiful?" Dissatisfied mutterings pulled Ji Yaoguang's soul back from afar. She looked up at her friend sitting across from her with crossed legs, her face somewhat helpless. Speaking of which, the day after she returned home, she was dragged away by Bian Yuting before she could fully enjoy her time alone with Chang Yu. However, she had to give face to this close friend she hadn't seen for nearly a year.

"Hey, Ji Yaoguang, are you even listening to me?" Bian Yuting rapped her knuckles on the table with a "tap tap," asking, "Am I not charming enough? To be lost in thought at a time like this, do you even know what politeness is in front of a beautiful lady?" She pouted and continued complaining, "If it weren't for the all-knowing Weibo, I wouldn't even know you were back in S City. Are we still friends? How can you be so heartless? Is it that you've forgotten me now that you have Chang Yu? Don't you remember who encouraged you when you were heartbroken, who gave you advice despite being exhausted?"

"Certainly not you," Ji Yaoguang's light words cut off Bian Yuting's long tirade.

The chair scraped against the floor with a faint sound as Bian Yuting stood up abruptly, pointing at Ji Yaoguang, nearly grinding her teeth. Look at this person's behavior! Crossing her arms and snorting, she sat back down and asked, "Have you resolved that messy situation with Chang Yu?"

Thinking of Chang Yu, a softness spread across her features. Ji Yaoguang smiled lightly and replied, "Thanks to you."

People in love always seem to carry a cloying sweetness, as if they've been dipped in honey. Bian Yuting glared at Ji Yaoguang with disgust and said, "What about what I asked you? Did you help me connect with Cheng Henian?"

Ji Yaoguang felt annoyed just thinking about it and replied irritably, "She told me to tell you to stay away from her."

"I'm a top-tier manager, I can package her very well. Through me, she can gain countless resources, and no one in the entertainment circle would dare to covet her!" Bian Yuting was so immersed in these excellent conditions, yet she had been repeatedly rejected by the same person.

"As long as she offers herself, right?" Ji Yaoguang rolled her eyes. Everyone has their own lifestyle, and even her parents had no comment on Bian Yuting's preferences. Ji Yaoguang had no right to criticize. However, asking her to help make connections was clearly out of the question.

Bian Yuting argued vehemently, "It's a fair trade, exchanging beauty for a platform to showcase talent."

"But she doesn't need you to provide her with this platform," Ji Yaoguang pointed out bluntly. Although Cheng Henian was no longer active in the music industry, disappearing like a fallen meteor, she was clearly satisfied with her current life. Taking on radio dramas and composition work was enough to support her. So-called honors and money couldn't tempt everyone.

"Seems like she's quite a proud one," Bian Yuting's words carried a hint of regret. She rested her chin on her hand and continued, "But I heard Lu Yusheng is secretly helping her? Could it be that she doesn't like my type, but prefers mature, charming older sisters?" Having many resources also meant being well-informed. Cheng Henian was now considered an internet celebrity, her past works had been unearthed, and that beautiful face had stirred the hearts of many old-timers. For those guys, there was nothing easier than getting someone they wanted. "How's your relationship with Cheng Henian?" Bian Yuting asked.

"It's okay," Excluding some bad habits, Ji Yaoguang still found this person quite to her liking. At least in the fake circle, she had her own true nature and didn't hide it at all. Whether she was too naive or too clever was hard to say. Cheng Henian appeared unrestrained on the surface, but at her core, she was indeed as proud as Bian Yuting had said. Complex personalities converged in her, easily sparking a series of intense fireworks.

Bian Yuting chuckled lightly, not dwelling on this topic. She asked, "Hasn't Ji Kaiyang already entered the entertainment industry? Can you ask him if he's willing to recruit me?"

"Recruit you to be worshipped like a Buddha?" Ji Yaoguang gave her a sidelong glance. "Don't you like being free and unrestrained? Of course, I'm more worried that once you join, you'll bring big scandals to the company. Like 'Miss Bian is involved with some starlet or some young fresh meat again.'"

"Wow, is that how you see me?" Bian Yuting deliberately made a heartbroken gesture. Seeing Ji Yaoguang unmoved, she smoothed her hair and smiled lightly, "Seriously, you won't stay in Sheng Tang Era for long. You'll definitely return to your family's side. As for your manager Su Ci, she may not go with you. Let me be your manager."