Chapter 3461: Diva, Diva (18)

"I—I should be able to find my handwritten manuscript." A cold sweat broke out across Qiao Ling’er’s back.

It looked like things were taking a turn for the worse.

"I'm just worried there isn't enough time. The other side is pushing very hard," Yue Wenlun said.

Suddenly, his phone began to ring.

Yue Wenlun went out to the balcony to take the call. Qiao Ling’er slumped onto the sofa, her heart failing her.

What should she do? What could she possibly do?

Qiao Ling’er watched Yue Wenlun on the balcony. He was talking on the phone, though she couldn't tell what was being said. His expression was grim. Every so often, he rubbed his brow or pinched the bridge of his nose, pacing back and forth restlessly.

Qiao Ling’er clenched her fists on her lap. She must stay calm. There must be a way.

Thinking of the system in her mind, she asked, "Are there other systems in this world? Otherwise, how could this script have appeared?"

"My responsibility is to provide the materials. As for the appearance of identical items, that falls outside my jurisdiction," the system replied, shifting the blame immediately.

Qiao Ling’er was incensed. "You provided me with this script, and now it's crashed into someone else's. How is this not your responsibility?

"This script is from another world. If it's appearing in this one, something must be wrong. So you have to take responsibility! You have to!" Qiao Ling’er said fuming.

"Blaming me now is useless. You need to find a way to solve this. If you can't even handle a situation like this, how do you expect to survive in the entertainment industry?" After the system finished speaking, it went silent.

Qiao Ling’er was sick with worry. Most importantly, Yue Wenlun’s affection for her had dropped again. It had actually dropped!

If she didn't settle this matter properly and Yue Wenlun’s studio suffered losses, his affection for her would surely plummet. At this stage, Yue Wenlun wasn't deeply in love with her yet. If he suffered reputational and financial damage, would he still treat her well? Would he still even like her?

Qiao Ling’er watched Yue Wenlun on the balcony, with her legs trembling slightly.

Think of something. I have to think of something!

Yue Wenlun kept rubbing his forehead. His face was clouded with anger. The other party had already sent a lawyer's letter. It looked like they were headed for court. He wasn't about to back down before the fight even started, and besides, the truth of the matter wasn't clear yet. If they had to go to court, then they would go to court.

Yue Wenlun hung up and, after a moment's thought, decided to call his ex-girlfriend.

She was the female lead for the opposing production.

Ning Shu looked at her phone. Tsk. Yue Wenlun was actually taking the initiative to call her.

Ning Shu answered the call. Before she could speak, he demanded, "Mu Shuyao, what exactly is going on?"

Ning Shu rolled her eyes. "How should I know what's going on? Your script crashed into ours. You’re asking me what's going on? I was about to ask you the same thing! Our script was written by Chen Xiang, a specialist in romantic dramas. Who wrote yours?"

"I will investigate this matter thoroughly. But don't just go around throwing out accusations of plagiarism. Qiao Ling’er wrote this script a long time ago," Yue Wenlun said defensively.

Ning Shu gave an ‘oh,’ then said, "So Qiao Ling’er wrote it. She really is talented if she can even write scripts."

"What's that supposed to mean? Stop targeting Qiao Ling’er for no reason," Yue Wenlun said in a low voice.

Ning Shu thought to herself, ‘Oh, I'm so scared. Ha! I’m a righteous citizen! I’ve got Core Socialist Values protecting me.’

"This has nothing to do with me. Why are you calling? My new drama has been delayed now. Given Qiao Ling’er’s level, you really think she can write a script? Ask her which university she graduated from or what else she's written. This kind of work requires actual foundation," Ning Shu said bluntly. Some things only required a little bit of investigating to uncover the truth.

Writing scripts one moment and composing music the next—did she really think she was a genius? If she were a genius, she wouldn't have been a nobody for so long.

She had become a genius by relying on a system. As the saying went, ‘To forge iron, you must be strong yourself.’

She was treating external power as her own strength. It was an ethereal, hollow feeling, like a castle in the air. It looked impressive, but it had no roots. At the slightest change, it would collapse like a sandcastle in the tide.

Besides, Qiao Ling’er’s focus was on acting. Writing scripts and composing songs were just tactics to capture men. If one thought about it even briefly, they would see that the story was full of holes.

Yue Wenlun was silent for a moment before asking, "What's the situation on your end?"

"I don't know. Why are you asking me? Don't think you can pry for information here." Ning Shu chatted while scrolling through web pages.

The screenwriter, Chen Xiang, had already listed her original drafts, her writing timeline, and all her saved revisions. She had also posted the lawyer's letter, aggressively declaring that they would take the matter to court.

Chen Xiang was also feeling a bit uncertain, so she decided to strike first to test the other side's reaction.

Meanwhile, there was no movement from Yue Wenlun’s side. His fans were growing anxious, flooding his Weibo to demand that he show evidence.

Yue Wenlun only called Ning Shu because he was out of options and hoped to fish for some inside information.

Ning Shu’s coldness made Yue Wenlun feel stifled. She really was the type to ‘be heartless once the pants come off.’ Now that she didn't need him, she kicked him to the curb.

"Oh, I have things to do. Bye."

Ning Shu hung up immediately. Now that he was in trouble, he came looking for her?

Hadn't they already broken up? Did Yue Wenlun think he was giving her a chance to suck up to him?

Ning Shu curled her lip.

Why would I suck up to you? Do you really think you're some big shot?

Ning Shu shared and supported Chen Xiang’s Weibo post.

In any case, the internet was in a frenzy over the matter. Between the various speculations and the mutual mudslinging, it was a total carnival.

No one had dared to hang up on Yue Wenlun since he became a Best Actor award winner.

Especially not his own ex-girlfriend. It was a clear case of kicking him while he was down and "burning the bridge after crossing it."

The feeling that he had been used grew stronger in Yue Wenlun’s heart.

Smash!

Yue Wenlun lost control of his emotions and slammed his phone onto the floor. The screen instantly shattered into a spiderweb, looking truly wretched. Even the battery was knocked out.

The phone: How is this my fault?

Qiao Ling’er was startled to see Yue Wenlun so enraged. In her mind, he had always been a steady, composed man.

A bad premonition rose in Qiao Ling’er’s heart. Why was this happening?

Yue Wenlun calmed himself down, then went back into the room and spoke to Qiao Ling’er. "The other side wants to go to court. Our priority right now is collecting evidence to sway the case in our favor. Go back and look for your manuscript."

Qiao Ling’er: …

What manuscript? Was she supposed to hand-write one now?

"I—I’ll go look for it." Qiao Ling’er didn't quite dare to face Yue Wenlun right now. He was a bit terrifying.

Furthermore, his favorability towards her had dropped again. Was he kidding?

Yue Wenlun looked at Qiao Ling’er and asked, "Tell me the truth. Did you really write this script?"

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