CH 38.2

Su Chengyang doesn’t care about the harm that others bring to her, but she is not someone who likes to compromise.

After making a decision, she first looked at Qi Fu and Shen Fu.

After spending some time together, they have come to understand each other somewhat. So when Su Chengyang’s gaze fell on them, the two of them smiled at her, filled with silent understanding.

Su Chengyang also smiled at them, then looked at the assistant director and said, “I choose Song Xue and Sister He Xu.”

Tian Rong’s body shook, and Han Songxue was ecstatic.

Amazingly, everyone present was not surprised by this choice except for the two of them.

After speaking, Su Chengyang looked at Tian Rong, whose face was ashen, and said with a smile, “Miss Tian, since you are a local, you must be very familiar with the terrain on the mountain. Please take Qi Fu and Shen Fu up.”

Tian Rong gritted her teeth tightly and used all her patience not to lose her composure. She forced a smile on her face and said, “Don’t worry.”

Su Chengyang could see that her face didn’t look good, but she didn’t feel anything about it.

Since Tian Rong chose to participate in this variety show, she should have known in advance that coming here was asking for trouble.

Although Su Chengyang was very firm when selecting people, when she was about to board the cable car, she unconsciously looked back in the direction of Lin Yu, wanting to see his reaction.

But when Su Chengyang turned around, she met a pair of deep eyes, as if he had been watching her all along.

Lin Yu probably didn’t expect Su Chengyang to suddenly turn around, his expression slightly stunned, and then he raised his lips, revealing a smile.

Seeing his reaction, Su Chengyang breathed a sigh of relief.

Su Chengyang’s cable car and the others was at the back. When they passed over the hanging valley, Han Songxue exclaimed in excitement, and Song Mingan turned his head and said something, and the two of them started arguing.

They were no strangers to bickering, and everyone was used to it.

Su Chengyang was a little afraid of heights, but couldn’t help but look curiously down at her feet.

Below the cable car was a dried-up riverbed, dozens of meters below, which made Su Chengyang dizzy, so she quickly lifted her head.

“Chengyang!”

Xiao Lu suddenly shouted from behind.

Su Chengyang turned sideways and looked back.

Xiao Lu and Lin Yu’s cable car was right behind them.

“Smile.”

Xiao Lu took out her phone and took a few photos of them.

Su Chengyang tapped Jiang Shanqi’s arm, gesturing for her to join in the photo.

Jiang Shanqi turned around and made a victory sign towards the camera.

Xiao Lu was satisfied with the photos she took and showed them to Lin Yu, sharing them together.

“I took good photos, right!”

Lin Yu looked down at the photos on Xiao Lu’s phone with a faint expression.

In the photo, a gentle and carefree smile appeared on the girl’s face as the wind blew through her hair.

After looking at it for a while, he nodded suddenly, “Yeah, it’s beautiful.”

Xiao Lu was taken aback by Lin Yu’s response, as she didn’t expect him to say anything.

She took a deep breath and cautiously asked, “Cousin Brother, you don’t mean…”

Lin Yu casually glanced at her and Xiao Lu didn’t continue speaking.

Based on previous observations, Xiao Lu suddenly had a bold guess in her mind!

Could it be that her cousin brother… has fallen for Chengyang?

Xiao Lu put away her phone, hesitated for a moment, and asked tentatively, “Cousin Brother, you said before that you don’t forbid Chengyang from dating, is that true?”

Lin Yu gave her a glance and said, “Hmm.”

Xiao Lu coughed and said, “Well… I have a friend who is also a soldier and now an officer. He contacted me before and wanted to meet Chengyang. I think he quite likes Chengyang and he is also a talented and decent person. If you don’t mind, can I give him Chengyang’s phone number?”

Lin Yu looked at her calmly without showing any emotions on his face.

Xiao Lu was most afraid of his expressionless face. It was strange that she was not afraid of her own parents, but only afraid of her cousin.

Lin Yu’s gaze made Xiao Lu feel uneasy, but she was eager to know his attitude, so she plucked up her courage and said it.

After a while, Lin Yu withdrew his gaze and looked ahead.

Su Chengyang was talking to Jiang Shanqi.

“Have you read the contract that the company asked you to sign?”

Xiao Lu was stunned, not knowing why he brought up this topic. She answered, “No, if you ask me to sign, I’ll sign. You’re my cousin brother, how could you harm me?”

Lin Yu gave a snort of laughter, “No wonder. There’s a clause in the contract that prohibits the casual disclosure of personal information of artists, otherwise legal liability will be assumed.”

Xiao Lu: “…”

“Brother!”

As she spoke, the cable car gradually approached the station.

When Su Chengyang got off the cable car and untied the safety rope, she accidentally tripped over the rope and fell backwards. Fortunately, she grabbed the cable car’s handle in time to steady herself.

Lin Yu watched her back intently, his heart trembling with her every movement, and his eyebrows unconsciously furrowed.

Why was she so careless? What if she fell?

Lin Yu turned his head and his gaze never left Su Chengyang.

“Lu Yin, keep an eye on Chengyang when we’re on the mountain later, don’t let her fall.”

Xiao Lu was stunned and looked at him skeptically.

Lin Yu’s eyes were glued to Su Chengyang as if they were tied to her.

At this moment, the cable car arrived at the station. Lin Yu untied the safety rope and, without waiting for her response, chased after her.

Xiao Lu sat on the cable car, looking at his cousin brother’s hurried back with confusion.

Does he like her, or not?

After getting off the cable car, Su Chengyang was attracted by the scenery in the mountains.

There were large patches of lush greenery, well-built entertainment facilities on both sides, and some strangely shaped stones, which she didn’t know if they were man-made or naturally grown.

“Chengyang, help me take a few photos.” Han Songxue ran back from the front, handed her phone to Su Chengyang, and then ran to a giant rock shaped like a human face to pose.

Su Chengyang took a few photos for her and was then pestered to go to the next spot.

Because Qi Fu and the other two were hiking up the mountain, it took at least half an hour. During this half hour, the program team let them play in the mountains on their own.

“Xiaoyou, can you take a photo for us?” Han Songxue waved to Qin You not far behind, and pulled Su Chengyang to the edge of the railing at the viewing platform, behind which was a dry riverbed.

Qin You jogged over and took Han Songxue’s phone.

Han Songxue leaned on Su Chengyang’s shoulder, smiling brightly. The railing behind them was not high, and Su Chengyang was afraid that she would fall off if she was not careful, so she held Han Songxue’s waist with her hand and then looked at the camera, revealing a smile as well.

“Is it done?”

“Um! I took the photo!”

Han Songxue waved to the people behind her and shouted, “Sister He Xu, Jiang Shanqi, and Song Mingan, come over here quickly and take a photo together!”

Just then, Lin Yu and Xiao Lu caught up. Han Songxue handed her phone to Xiao Lu and said, “Xiao Lu, take a photo for us.”

“Sure.” Xiao Lu gladly took the phone and asked them to stand next to Su Chengyang.

Xiao Lu took a few group photos for them, then turned and threw the phone to Lin Yu, saying, “I’ll take a couple of photos too, you take a photo for us.”

Lin Yu nodded and took the phone.

Xiao Lu ran over to Su Chengyang’s side and took a few group photos with them.

“Mr. Lin, why don’t you take a couple photos too?” Han Songxue suggested.

Lin Yu handed the phone back to her and shook his head, saying, “No need.”

Xiao Lu had an idea and said, “Yeah, Boss Lin, why don’t you take a couple photos with Chengyang too?”

This time, Lin Yu didn’t immediately refuse. He looked up and glanced at Su Chengyang, wanting to see her reaction.

Su Chengyang was stunned for a moment. She realized she didn’t really have a reason to refuse, so she remained silent.

Seeing this, Xiao Lu went around behind Lin Yu, pushed him towards Su Chengyang, and said, “Boss Lin, why don’t you relax a bit and consider this a tourist trip?”

Lin Yu stood passively next to Su Chengyang and glanced at her.

Su Chengyang smiled at him.

Lin Yu discreetly breathed a sigh of relief and then approached Su Chengyang, leaning one hand on the railing behind her, and looked at the camera in Xiao Lu’s hand.

Su Chengyang stood properly, and when Xiao Lu’s countdown reached the last second, she revealed a slightly shy smile.

After taking photos for half an hour, Qi Fu and the others finally arrived on the mountain.

Tian Rong had probably never climbed a mountain before. She took off her veil because of the heat, and her cheeks turned red, and her posture became a little hunched.

Jiang Shanqi handed her a bottle of water, and Tian Rong glanced at her expressionlessly, then took the water.

Jiang Shanqi didn’t want to say much to her either, so she stood back next to Su Chengyang after giving her the water.

Qi Fu and Shen Fu, on the other hand, had no reaction and instead felt refreshed after climbing the mountain.

Standing on the viewing platform on the mountain, the assistant director asked Tian Rong to explain the facilities in the mountain.

Tian Rong climbed up from the bottom of the mountain, exhausted and speaking intermittently. Her cheeks were red, and her eyes were slightly wet.

After listening to her introduction, the guests naturally wanted to experience it for themselves.

The first few entertainment facilities were not very stimulating, and everyone played and took photos happily.

However, Tian Rong was in a slightly awkward situation.

She had definitely done her homework beforehand and had even told them many stories along the way.

Su Chengyang and Han Songxue weren’t interested in these stories and were just focused on playing. Jiang Shanqi wanted to support her, but her attention was always on Su Chengyang and Han Songxue. Song Mingan didn’t need to be mentioned 一 he had a little argument with Han Songxue within a few minutes. Usually, Su Chengyang stayed out of it while Qi Fu played the peacemaker. Shen Fu was not a talkative person, and He Xu was watching the facilities around them.

In the end, only Qin You managed to barely listen to her words.

Actually, no one intentionally ignored her, but Su Chengyang didn’t want to waste her energy and time on her, and the other guests’ behavior was the same as usual, with no difference.

Inevitably, Tian Rong’s presence was ignored by everyone.

Maybe she could use this as an opportunity to gain sympathy and win everyone over.

After a day of shooting, Tian Rong rarely had the opportunity to speak, and the program team seemed to be happy with this and did not remind them at all.

In the end, Su Chengyang’s emotions were influenced by Han Songxue, and she almost forgot that there was still a guest behind them.

Because the program still had one more day of shooting, the program team arranged for them to stay at a hotel in the mountains for the night.

Before dinner, the program team asked them to go back to their rooms to freshen up before coming out again.

Tian Rong wore a jacket all day and was already soaked in sweat when she returned to her room. She angrily pulled off her hairpin and threw it on the ground, cursing: “What a bunch of idiots! None of them have a brain! It’s one thing for everyone else, but has Jiang Shanqi lost her mind? She’s so obsessed with Su Chengyang that she thinks she’s so powerful! Ever since the first episode, she’s been impressed with Su Chengyang. Is it really true that stupid people have more money? Whatever others say, she believes it! She doesn’t have an ounce of brain!”

The assistant stood at the door trembling, “Sister Rong…”

“Shut up! I hired you to be my assistant, not to help them carry things! If you don’t want to do it, then leave!”

The assistant turned pale, “I just helped Miss Jiang…”

“Get out!”

The manager gave the assistant a signal to leave and she left without saying another word, tears in her eyes from the scolding.

“Ah Rong, I know you’re under a lot of pressure lately, and we’re still recording the program, so be careful what you say. The walls have ears,” said the manager.

“Sister Sen, look at them. I’m a guest and an ambassador. I’m also the most popular guest among them, right? Do they value me at all? When I climb mountains or introduce myself, do they listen to me? They are all gathered around Su Chengyang, aren’t they? Is it because Su Chengyang is currently more popular?” Tian Rong said with red eyes full of hate.

“Lower your voice. Given your current situation, it’s not unreasonable for them to attach themselves to Su Chengyang. Don’t forget our purpose for coming here!” the manager reminded her.

“Sister Sen, I don’t want to suck up to Su Chengyang. Let’s just use the last resort,” Tian Rong said with determination.

Sister Sen furrowed her brows and said, “Ah Rong, if it’s just Su Chengyang, the company won’t force you, but don’t forget that she has Starlight Entertainment behind her, as well as Prince Lin Yu. Offending her alone and the other guests on the show is small, but offending Starlight Entertainment would be difficult to handle. Have you forgotten what happened to Yang Xiuyi?”

Thinking of the incident, Tian Rong was filled with anger. She had finally managed to get close to Yang Xiuyi and obtain a few resources, only for Su Chengyang to ruin everything. How could she not be angry?

Unfortunately, Su Chengyang had signed with Starlight Entertainment and even got the opportunity to collaborate with Terry. It seemed as if she was on the rise, and how could Tian Rong accept this?

Sister Sen sighed and said, “I don’t know what kind of drug she gave to Lin Yu, but he sued his own company’s artists to court for her. And during that time, with so many actress auditioning, she chose a new actress who had conflicts and terrible rumors with the company’s artists. It’s too illogical.”

Tian Rong had also participated in Starlight Entertainment’s audition before.

At that time, because of her relationship with Yang Xiuyi, she almost thought it was a sure thing that she would sign with Starlight Entertainment. However, Lin Yu just asked her to wait for the notice, and then she never heard back. Shortly after, news came out that Starlight Entertainment was going to sign Su Chengyang.

If Su Chengyang had not signed with Starlight Entertainment, she would have had no chance of turning things around, and there would not have been a series of events that followed.

Tian Rong pondered for a moment and asked, “Are you suggesting that they have a secret deal?”

Sister Sen smiled and said, “It’s not impossible. How rare is this kind of thing in the entertainment industry? Moreover, when Lin Yu was abroad, he took an artist with him, and it was said that they had a secret relationship…”

Tian Rong frowned, “But we don’t have any evidence, and even if we did, we can’t just expose it. Wouldn’t that offend Starlight Entertainment completely?”

Sister Sen glared at her and said, “Use your brain. What makes you any less than Su Chengyang? What can Su Chengyang do that you can’t?”

“So, you mean…”

“If you can replace Su Chengyang, not only can you vent your own anger, but you can also get a lot of resources from Lin Yu, and besides, haven’t you seen Lin Yu? If you can have some kind of relationship with him, you won’t lose out.”

Thinking of Lin Yu’s superior appearance and family background, Tian Rong’s face became a little shy.

“But, he didn’t like me back then.”

“Back then, you were Yang Xiuyi’s girlfriend, but now you have no relationship with him.”

. . . . .

Su Chengyang went back to her room, took a shower, changed clothes, and got ready to go to the gathering place.

As she walked to the corner of the stairs, she saw a girl crying at the window. Su Chengyang couldn’t help but stop and take a closer look.

He had seen this girl during the day, and she seemed to be Tian Rong’s assistant.

Su Chengyang originally wanted to leave directly. She didn’t want to get involved with Tian Rong, but the girl was crying so sad, her shoulders trembling uncontrollably.

After hesitating for a moment, Su Chengyang took out a small package of tissues from her pocket and gently placed it on the window sill in front of her, whispering, “We’ll be having dinner soon.”

The girl was stunned for a moment, raised her tearful eyes and glanced at Su Chengyang, suddenly feeling even more aggrieved. Her tears kept falling, choking, “Thank you…”

Su Chengyang couldn’t bear to see her cry. Su Chengyang guessed that she might have been scolded by Tian Rong, so she patted her shoulder with her hand and sighed, “Go wash your face and go back. I’ll go down first. If she sees you talking to me, you’ll get scolded again.”

The girl was amused by the teasing tone, “Um, thanks.”

After saying goodbye to the girl, Su Chengyang arrived at the gathering room.

Han Songxue was a little faster than them, and when Su Chengyang came in, they were exchanging photos.

“Chengyang, you’re here? I posted the photos in the group chat,” Han Songxue greeted her.

“Oh.”

Su Chengyang replied and sat down in a nearby seat since there were still two people missing. She had nothing to do, so she opened the photos and saved them.

As she scrolled through the pictures they took today, her fingertip stopped for a moment on the only couple photo with Lin Yu.

In the photo, Su Chengyang’s body was stiff, and her smile looked a bit awkward. Lin Yu’s right hand was propped up on the railing behind her, and he held her in his arm in a protective manner with a smile on his face.

Looking at the photo, Su Chengyang was stunned.

Was she really that close to Lin Yu at that time?

Moreover…

Su Chengyang scrolled up one more photo, and in that one, her expression was natural in the group photo, but why did she look so nervous when standing next to Lin Yu?

Was it because she subconsciously felt that Lin Yu was her boss?