CH 31

[Ling Ya ventured into the entertainment industry driven by her aspirations and a longing to fulfill her dreams.]

The system interjected to provide correction.

“But at the same time, can’t you also make a lot of money while pursuing your dreams?”

YouYou, who had already transformed into a budding money enthusiast, mumbled quietly.

Gently folding the script as if it were fragile as a cicada’s wing, she tucked it into her small shoulder bag. Her velvety, sweet voice was a delight to the attentive system.

“The most fantastic dreams are the ones that bring in enormous wealth.”

[…]

So, is its host terrified of going hungry?

The inaugural filming location for “Youth” was set within a campus.

The site chosen by Grandpa Ji was an aged, picturesque school.

Consequently, after committing the lines to memory, YouYou accompanied Ji Mo to Grandpa Ji’s side, who was currently adjusting the equipment, to present a progress report.

“Grandpa, I’ve memorized the entire script. Can I go play now?”

With sparkling eyes radiating a clear and innocent light, YouYou looked hopefully at Grandpa Ji, wearing a childish expression that seemed to say, “I’m so amazing, praise me and grant my request.”

Standing side by side with his grandson, the girl had delicate eyebrows and exquisite facial features, a rare beauty in the making. Grandpa Ji glanced at Ji Mo, who was scratching his head with an embarrassed smile. His response to YouYou’s tone was unexpectedly warm and amiable.

“Go ahead, little YouYou. Just don’t wander too far. It could be dangerous.”

The little girl was not part of their circle.

So, there was no need for him to restrict her with the same rules.

“Thank you, Grandpa Ji.”

Youyou sweetly revealed a few small white teeth. Having obtained permission, she dragged Ji Mo to a pavilion and continued listening to stories.

Ji Mo:…

“You’re dragging me around like this. Is it because you want to hear gossip?” Ji Mo rolled his eyes without reservation and pinched his collar, asking Youyou, “You’re so interested in the industry, do you really want to enter the entertainment circle in the future?”

“Ah?”

Sitting properly on the edge of the railing, Youyou was momentarily startled by his words, then shook her head. “No, I just enjoy hearing the stories you tell.”

As for entering the entertainment industry and making big money, Ling Ya could handle that herself.

Whenever Ling Ya came to mind, Youyou changed the topic. Her eyebrows raised, and she generously praised Ling Ya, saying, “But Ling Ya is in the entertainment industry, you know.”

“Even though she’s just a newcomer now, I know she will definitely become the best and most dazzling actress in the future,” Youyou confidently said.

“Oh, is she really that amazing?” Ji Mo couldn’t stand the radiance on Youyou’s face and so couldn’t help but try to dampen her spirits.

“Do you know how difficult it is to survive in the entertainment industry? What kind of price you have to pay to make it? … Unless you have a powerful backer, someone to support you, it’s hard to establish a firm foothold in the industry. So, are you so sure and full of confidence that she will become a top actress?”

Ji Mo knew about Ling Ya. She was Youyou’s girlfriend. But they didn’t seem like a compatible couple.

Out of selfishness, Ji Mo didn’t want Youyou to have any involvement with the entertainment industry. If it weren’t for the fact that his grandfather was the director of this film, and the fact that the girl seemed to be in need of money, he wouldn’t have recommended her to come.

“Well, I believe in her,” Youyou affirmed.

Because whether it’s the original plot or the derivative version, she succeeds in the end, but… Youyou’s expression dropped slightly, and she felt a little disappointed.

Fu Shu is Ling Ya’s biggest supporter.

Compared to the original plot, Ling Ya is doing well now, but it’s just that the original owner…

Ling Ya has forgotten about the original owner, Bai Youyou.

Why, in the derivative version of the plot, did Ling Ya have a change of heart?

Youyou didn’t understand. Can a woman who has genuinely loved someone really develop feelings for someone else? Are people who are in love so easily torn apart?

Inside the system’s space, Xixi paused for a moment, genuinely startled by those words. It had encountered a similar question from its host in a previous mission world.

After contemplating for a few seconds, Xixi ultimately chose to give up: [I’m sorry, host. Xixi is a system, not a human, so I cannot fully grasp human emotions.]

[However, it is true that there are many individuals among humans who display questionable behavior when it comes to relationships.]

[People experience both pain and freedom through emotional connections. For some individuals, changing their affections can be seen as a positive outcome. After all, those who betray others deserve to face the consequences alone.]

“Huh?”

[Sorry, host. That probably didn’t make much sense.]

With a serious expression on its face, Xixi spoke earnestly: [Unlike the main system, Xixi absolutely does not intend to curse those individuals.]

YouYou: …

Main System: …

This kind of foolish system should indeed be recalled and destroyed. Ahhh.

In a serene pavilion, Ji Mo noticed the young girl clutching her own head, her gaze briefly losing its luster, evoking a sense of unease within him.

He inwardly berated himself for speaking those words, and at the same time, his ears inexplicably throbbed with a slight pain.

“What’s the matter, YouYou? Did my words upset you?”

Extending his hand, he gently tousled the girl’s black hair, relishing the smooth and silky texture that lingered for a few seconds.

“If that’s the case, I’m sorry. Don’t be sad.”

“I’m not sad.”

After rejecting Ji Mo’s words outright, You You took a deep breath and forced herself to gather her spirits. “Could you tell me more about those gossip stories? I’d like to hear them.”

Ji Mo glanced at You You and nodded. “Of course.”

However, mindful of the young girl’s mood, Ji Mo chose only lighthearted gossip this time. For example, stories about certain fans passing by their idols without recognizing them, or actors getting so immersed in their roles that they inadvertently caused trouble for those around them, and so on.

In no time, the young girl couldn’t contain her laughter.

Seeing this heartwarming scene, Ji Mo breathed a sigh of relief. His eyes flickered as he thought of even funnier and more interesting stories to share with Youyou.

He continued to amuse her until she burst into laughter.

That evening, while at home, Youyou called Ling Ya to update her on the situation, emphasizing her new and entertaining friend.

On the other end of the phone, Ling Ya felt a tinge of jealousy, but You You remained oblivious.

It wasn’t until she heard the voice indicating a decrease in favorability that YouYou abruptly stopped herself, caught off guard.

For a moment, the room fell into a heavy silence, with only the exasperated voice of the system echoing in YouYou’s mind: [Ah, the favorability has dropped by three points again! It was so difficult to increase it, wuwuwu.]

YouYou:…

Her eyes stung.

Youyou had no idea what she had done to upset Ling Ya again.

She had shared happy things with her, so why did it result in a decrease in favorability?

Feeling deeply aggrieved, YouYou pressed her lips together, her eyes welling up with rapid reddening. On the other end, Ling Ya felt a sudden unease when she noticed YouYou’s silence. “Youyou, Youyou, what’s wrong? Talk to me!”

“I don’t want to talk to you anymore! You’re mean!”

“You jerk, you’re so mean!”

“Jerk!”

With a sharp “click,” Youyou hung up the phone and powered off her mobile, letting out a fierce hmph. She didn’t want to have anything to do with this terrible person anymore.

“Youyou, Youyou, damn it!”

Dialing the phone only to see it displaying “powered off,” Ling Ya’s face turned pale. She couldn’t understand why Youyou suddenly became angry and called her a jerk.

Anxious and unable to leave her location, Ling Ya pondered for a moment before calling Fu Shu, asking her to check on YouYou.

Fu Shu, who received Ling Ya’s call, was currently working in her study. After a brief contemplation, she kindly agreed.

“Thank you, Fu Shu.”

“Oh, you’re welcome.”

Using her index finger to hook the car keys on the table, Fu Shu smirked wickedly, a mischievous gleam in her eyes.

One hour later.

Youyou opened the door with swollen, red eyes, only to see a formidable figure standing outside.

“Ah, Xixi, save me!”

Startled, YouYou blurted out, and Fu Shu’s expression instantly changed. An inconceivable thought flashed through her mind.

“Shut up!”

Veins pulsating on her forehead, Fu Shu angrily scolded YouYou, her demeanor no longer graceful and confident. “If you say another word, I’ll kill you!”

Youyou:…

“Wawawawawa”

This time, YouYou was truly crying.

She stepped back in fear, and then, with a loud wail, she cried her heart out, completely disregarding her image, just like a child.

“Shut… up!”

Hearing YouYou’s crying, Fu Shu’s face contorted even more. She stared at YouYou intensely, almost as if she wanted to reach out and strangle her.

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