Chapter 3456: Diva, Diva (13)

Ning Shu was completely indifferent to the dalliance between Qiao Ling’er and Yue Wenlun.

Even if the two of them had hopped into bed right then and there, Ning Shu wouldn't have batted an eye.

Because she didn't love him, she felt nothing.

To her, the ‘boyfriend-girlfriend’ label was just a status. It didn't mean you could force the other person to be responsible. When a heart strayed, it strayed.

However, some people did warn Ning Shu, telling her she should keep a closer eye on her boyfriend so he wouldn't be lured away.

Ning Shu just smiled and said that was impossible.

Then everyone called her a fool.

A fool? Haha. Ning Shu felt like laughing with her hands on her hips.

The Best Actor award winner took up long-term residence with the crew, using the excuse of visiting his girlfriend.

Ning Shu rolled her eyes. Why was he using her as a shield again?

This was really bullying.

Yue Wenlun stayed with the production for a month. During that time, the tenderness in his eyes when he looked at Qiao Ling’er became impossible to hide.

However, Qiao Ling’er’s attitude toward Yue Wenlun wasn't as fervent as before.

She kept calling him ‘Master,’ clearly intending to define their relationship as strictly mentor and apprentice.

Qiao Ling’er was playing hard to get because his favorability level was already maxed out. Yue Wenlun had completely fallen in love with her.

When Ning Shu had nothing better to do, she would snap a few photos of their ambiguous interactions.

Ning Shu could never quite figure out why Yue Wenlun would fall for Qiao Ling’er so easily.

Was he love-starved?

Ning Shu felt that she was also quite love-starved. Growing up in a hospital and staying there for so many years meant she lacked affection, yet why was it so difficult for her to fall in love with someone?

Perhaps she had an emotional deficiency.

She always felt that these feelings were too frivolous. Love should be treated with more reverence.

Even though Yue Wenlun clearly had a problem, Ning Shu continued to endure in silence without saying anything. The crew members could only shake their heads.

Eventually, Yue Wenlun had to leave to handle his own film project. Before he left, he told Qiao Ling’er to take good care of herself.

He also told Ning Shu to ‘keep the good work up,’ but it was a casual, perfunctory remark.

Suddenly, Ning Shu let out a loud wail. "Wenlun, do you not like me anymore? Are you going to break up with me? Everyone online says you’ve fallen for Qiao Ling’er! Is it true?"

Ning Shu’s howl startled Yue Wenlun and drew the gaze of everyone nearby.

Yue Wenlun grabbed Ning Shu’s wrist. "What are you doing? Keep your voice down. Don't make a scene in public. Do you have any sense of propriety?"

Ning Shu covered her face. "I can't take it anymore! I’ve been watching you treat Qiao Ling’er so well with my own eyes. I really can't stand it anymore!"

"Enough! Stop acting out. Be sensible," Yue Wenlun said in a low, impatient voice. "Look at where we are."

The people surrounding them were pointing and whispering.

Ning Shu continued to be difficult. "I’ve been trying so hard to endure it, but I really can't. Are you breaking up with me to be with Qiao Ling’er?"

"That’s enough." Yue Wenlun was very concerned about his public image. Ning Shu’s outburst caused the tiny bit of guilt in his heart to vanish.

Ning Shu simply said, "I just want an explanation. Even if you want to be with Qiao Ling’er, I won't have anything to say about it.

"But why do you have to be so good to Qiao Ling’er right in front of my face while ignoring me?"

Seeing the commotion, Qiao Ling’er hurried over and said to Ning Shu, "Miss Mu, please stop this. There are so many people here. It creates a bad impression. I promise I have nothing to do with your boyfriend. Even if there is a relationship, it’s just between master and apprentice. Please stop making a scene. You’re making things difficult for Master."

Qiao Ling’er’s ‘virtuous’ act made Ning Shu look like she was the one being unreasonable and ignorant of the big picture.

Ning Shu was fearless. She didn't need to suck up to Yue Wenlun anyway.

If she didn't make a scene, they would really think she was a pushover. As the saying went, when things were unjust, the people would cry out. They were allowed to do it, but she wasn’t allowed to talk about it?

Ning Shu’s current behavior gave everyone the impression that she had reached her limit and couldn't endure any longer.

Even if she was making a scene, she was the one in the right.

Ning Shu said to Qiao Ling’er, "You’re an ungrateful person too. Wenlun has taken such good care of you and promoted you everywhere because he likes you. If you don't like him and can't return his feelings, then don't lead him on.

"Don't use that master and apprentice excuse. Can't you feel that a man likes you? Or are you trying to use him while brushing him off in the name of friendship?"

Ning Shu spoke with brutal honesty, causing Qiao Ling’er’s face to turn bright red.

"Enough! How long are you going to keep this up? When did I ever say I liked Qiao Ling’er? Stop talking nonsense. I think you've lost your mind," Yue Wenlun scolded her in a low voice. His eyes were filled with threats.

Ning Shu didn't care about his threats at all. She wasn't afraid of a breakup. They were going to break up anyway.

"Miss Mu, you really misunderstand," Qiao Ling’er said, her eyes turning red. "If the two of you break up because of me, I really… he and I are just…"

"Just what? Just friends? A pure master-disciple bond? Yue Wenlun put his own work aside to stay with the crew for a month just to watch over you, and he even gave my lead role to you. If that isn't love, then you tell me what it is. Qiao Ling’er, don't act like the victim after getting all the benefits while Yue Wenlun leaves me out in the cold."

She was going to puncture that illusion and tear away their fig leaf.

You want to play the ambiguity game? I’m going to expose it.

Damn, this felt good.

Qiao Ling’er hadn't expected Ning Shu to be so reckless and speak such ‘nonsense.’ She couldn't help but say, "Miss Mu, do you have to make everyone so embarrassed?"

"I’m the embarrassed one! I know Wenlun likes you, but you’re just playing with him. First, you took the role that belonged to me, and then you kept him by your side." Ning Shu covered her face. Since she couldn't actually squeeze out any tears, she had to hide her face this way.

Yue Wenlun’s expression was hideously pale. First, it was because Ning Shu had so abruptly exposed his inner thoughts, and second, because Qiao Ling’er had publicly denied his feelings.

Yue Wenlun couldn't stand the stares of the people around him, so he turned and walked away.

Qiao Ling’er felt miserable because the system informed her that his favorability had suddenly dropped by ten points.

Wasn't it supposed to be a deep sea of love once it was maxed out? How could it still drop?

The system replied, "A person’s mood can change. You shouldn't have stepped forward just then. It’s likely because you publicly denied his feelings, which made him unhappy."

Qiao Ling’er had a splitting headache. Would she have to chase after Yue Wenlun from now on? Would she have to give him a taste of something sweet to win him back?

The problem was that this idiot Mu Shuyao had brought everything out into the open, leaving her in a very passive position.

Moreover, if word of this got out, it would be terrible for her reputation. How would she be able to capture other men?

She had previously thought Mu Shuyao was like a dignified primary wife from an ancient family.

This sudden move had caused Yue Wenlun’s affection for her to plummet instantly.

Qiao Ling’er was truly embarrassed. If they had kept things ambiguous without speaking the truth, it would have been fine.

Now that the truth had been exposed, how was she supposed to face Yue Wenlun?

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