She Wants to Divorce Me

Chapter 46

For the first time, Ji Yaoguang felt Siren's cuteness, almost wanting to hug and kiss it fiercely. Ugly but with character—this was truly the cat she, Ji Yaoguang, had raised. After encountering several soft rejections, An Muyu's expression soured. She turned to speak with the frowning Su Ci, while Ji Yaoguang rolled her eyes in a corner where they couldn't see. She took a candy from her pocket and popped it into her mouth. Not eating sweets? She just wasn't eating what An Muyu had brought.

Upon seeing An Muyu, the vague outline in her heart slowly became clear. Many things had changed this time, but this person's desire for Chang Yu seemed to have never disappeared. Seeing her restrained, love-filled gaze, how could Ji Yaoguang not be on high alert? She originally didn't want Chang Yu to know this person, even harboring resentment towards Lu Yusheng, but An Muyu's appearance this time completely shattered Ji Yaoguang's illusions. Using Lu Yusheng to boost her own fame, then transitioning from internet celebrity to the entertainment circle—but why did An Muyu think she had more opportunities than others? Didn't she know countless people lost their way in this circle, unable to find their way back or a direction forward?

Until Su Ci left, Ji Yaoguang didn't speak a word to her.

The waiting process was boring. Looking at the washed cards, Ji Yaoguang was eager to try, but ultimately succumbed to Chang Yu's glance. She followed Chang Yu along the red wooden corridor to the backyard. White walls were adorned with withered vines, with gray and damp spots dotting the corners. The wind still carried winter's chill, bringing a hint of coldness to their faces, but all things were quietly sprouting. The inn's owner kept several spotted cats, and as a newcomer, Siren quickly befriended them, occasionally darting in front of Ji Yaoguang and the others, as if seeking attention.

Chang Yu spoke softly: "You have a strong hostility towards An Muyu."

Ji Yaoguang couldn't immediately discern if this was an inquiry or a reproach, the flat tone most easily leading to speculation. She frowned slightly, her tightly pressed lips revealing a hint of stubbornness and embarrassment. She simply disliked An Muyu as a person, always feeling her gentleness was a façade. Little Zhao at Spring Banquet had mentioned a few things, and coupled with images from her previous life, the malice towards An Muyu remained unshakable. Would history repeat itself this time? Would Chang Yu grow close to this woman? But recently, she had promised to stay away from An Muyu.

"What are you thinking?" Chang Yu's tone was somewhat helpless. She could more or less read Ji Yaoguang's emotions from her unmasked face. She wasn't good at expressing herself verbally, let alone explaining to others, but facing Ji Yaoguang, she was at a loss. If she continued to remain aloof, there might not be any resolution between them. She raised her hand to caress Ji Yaoguang's face, but it was dodged, only those flickering eyes revealing a mix of awkwardness and longing. Chang Yu laughed silently, lowering her arm. After pondering for a moment, she said, "I'm not blaming you. I know you don't like her, and naturally, I won't grow close to her either. We were strangers before, and after this show, we'll remain the same."

Ji Yaoguang snorted, saying rather sourly: "She said she's your loyal fan and expressed her love for you!"

"Isn't Liu Ran your loyal fan too?"

"That's different! Liu Ran is a burly man!"

Chang Yu smiled gently: "Does being burly mean we shouldn't see him as a person?"

"That... that-" Ji Yaoguang stammered, unable to come up with anything else to say. After a while, she stomped her foot, glaring at Chang Yu sulkily.

Chang Yu's eyes deepened. She took Ji Yaoguang's hand and leaned close to her ear, whispering: "Are you throwing a tantrum at me?"

"I am not." Ji Yaoguang denied with a red face, covering her mouth and coughing lightly before continuing, "Don't change the subject. How did An Muyu get into the crew? Did Zhao Beiting fall for her cooking too? Or was Lu Yusheng pushing from behind? You know, An Muyu's rise to public view was all thanks to Lu Yusheng. As for the owner of Spring Banquet, I want to help her, but I'm afraid of disturbing her peace."

Chang Yu shook her head: "I've already asked Yusheng. She said she didn't know about An Muyu joining the show, only that An Muyu had signed with Sheng Tang." Even in Zhao Beiting's group, it was inevitable to have a few people forced in, but An Muyu's fame couldn't compare to general flow stars, and as for background, she had none. How did she get in?

"What's wrong with Lu Yusheng? Doesn't she know An Muyu isn't a good person? Has food blinded her?" Ji Yaoguang complained quietly. Recently, photos of Lu Yusheng and Cheng Henian appearing together at Heart at Peace restaurant had circulated online, with varied responses. With Lu Yusheng's ability to find good food in every nook and cranny, avoiding reporters' ears and eyes was a piece of cake. The leak of her whereabouts was most likely intentional.

"She said she knows. Actually, after that day, she sent me some messages," Chang Yu lowered her eyes, hesitating for a moment before frankly saying, "She told me An Muyu had expressed admiration for me several times and wanted to introduce us. I politely declined. Later, she mentioned An Muyu signing with Sheng Tang. She said she helped promote Heart at Peace because the food there is genuinely delicious, and helping out wouldn't hurt. Even if she was being used, she'd let it be. However, with An Muyu entering the entertainment circle, if she wants to use her as a stepping stone or seek her help, she'll just stand by and watch."

"What is the great diva Lu thinking?" Ji Yaoguang's tone still carried a hint of dissatisfaction. After calming down, she continued, "If that's the case, this really has nothing to do with Lu Yusheng. Could it be that An Muyu approached Zhao Beiting or the deputy director herself?"

This train of thought was getting more and more outlandish. Chang Yu gently flicked Ji Yaoguang's forehead with her finger, shaking her head: "Even if you don't like this person, don't use the worst malice to speculate about her background story. She came with Su Ci. You mentioned earlier that Su Ci had taken on a new talent, it should be her, right? Have you considered that it might be because of Su Ci that An Muyu was brought into the crew through Ji Kaiyang? You've always thought well of Su Ci, and Ji Kaiyang knows of her existence and has always been grateful to her."

"......" Ji Yaoguang pondered for a moment, carefully recalling past events. This possibility was quite high. Looking at An Muyu, while others didn't have managers or assistants accompanying them, she brought Su Ci along. What was that for? It seemed there was no need to think further. Realizing this, Ji Yaoguang's expression became complex. She felt some blame towards Su Ci in her heart, but on second thought, it was normal for her to bring new talent. Which manager didn't have three or five people under them? Moreover, she didn't know about her entanglement with An Muyu. Silently sighing, things had already come to this point. She couldn't use Ji Kaiyang to kick her out of the crew, could she? Beidou Entertainment had just reorganized, and she, Ji Yaoguang, wasn't capricious to that extent.

She and Chang Yu took a stroll around the antique-styled inn, chatting about some trivial matters. If it weren't for filming the show, the two of them in such a setting would have been a romantic enjoyment. Actually, the show's filming time was a bit early. In another month, it would be the season of spring blossoms. Under the blooming peach trees, it would better achieve the delicate and hazy beauty that Zhao Beiting required. After leisurely completing a round, they returned to their original spot. Besides An Muyu, several more artists had arrived, including two pretty boys they had worked with before, whose names they could vaguely recall.

After exchanging greetings, Ji Yaoguang reached out to stop Bo Yu, who was coming over to ask Chang Yu for an autograph, giving him a glare. Bo Yu was the youngest among them, still carrying an air of youth untarnished by society. Ji Yaoguang had filmed a campus idol drama with him before. Naturally, Ji Yaoguang was labeled a "vase," while Bo Yu was criticized for trying too hard. She had thought this ambitious boy would be discouraged, but unexpectedly, he smiled brightly in front of the media, unfazed. While not particularly close, she didn't dislike him either.

Bo Yu winked at the others standing nearby, then turned to Ji Yaoguang and teased: "Sister Ji, Goddess Chang belongs to everyone, don't block us."

"Goddess Chang belongs to everyone, but Chang Yu is mine," Ji Yaoguang replied without blinking. "The one standing here now is Chang Yu, not the goddess."

As if to echo her words, Siren, lazily curled up under the stone bench, licked its paw and meowed. Originally unnoticed, this sound drew Bo Yu's attention. He immediately lowered his head, exclaiming in surprise: "For this show, the whole family of three came?" After Ji Yaoguang started showing off her cat, many people online had joked like this. Bo Yu bent down, wanting to pick up Siren from underneath, but was met with sharp claws first, startling him to step back, clutching his chest: "That was close! So fierce?"

"Siren is afraid of strangers," An Muyu covered her mouth and laughed lightly. She stepped forward, greeting the little cat while saying softly, "You should be gentle with little cats, don't scare it." As soon as her hand touched Siren's body, a piercing and shrill cry rang out. Siren darted out from under the bench, fur standing on end, glaring at An Muyu with obvious displeasure.

"Is this cat magical or something?" Bo Yu exclaimed in wonder.