"I don't know what that means."
She approached the girl, her face showing a hint of disgruntled impatience.
"My neighbor said they were in a car accident."
These words struck like a thunderclap; the policewoman froze, her expression stiffening.
"Sister, how can a person go on living if they lose their most important family member?"
The first thing I saw was a small face with teary eyes.
The policewoman's hands began to tremble involuntarily. Why had the girl's parents suddenly met with such misfortune? The reason behind it was something she dared not think about. She wanted to get a tissue to wipe the girl's tears, but she couldn't find one after searching every pocket. So, she could only clumsily use the back of her hand to gently wipe away the tear stains on the girl's face.
"I have no idea."
The policewoman said.
Her voice trembled slightly, and tears welled up in her eyes. Guilt turned into excruciating pain, along with those past events she dared not recall. She thought of herself and stubbornly turned her back to him.
"In life, everyone will encounter many hardships, some that can be avoided and some that cannot."
It seems unreasonable to reason with a child that age, but these words had been bottled up inside her for so long that the policewoman was speaking to herself rather than to her child.
"All I can teach you is to endure, and how to endure."
Yes, after so many years as an idol, she gained nothing but a crippled leg. So all Chen Fu could do was endure it with all her might.
She spoke with a dazed expression, her pupils glistening with tears. Chen Fu tried her best to hold them back, but she was too moved and let them slide down her face as a tear.
Lu Xiaomi felt that she was clearly talking about herself.
Still in the play, Chen Fu hugged Lu Xiaomi tightly.
The warm, soft embrace made Lu Xiaomi blush instantly.
Chen Fu was so thin, like a wisp of sand held in one's hand, as if she would vanish in the wind and never be seen again.
So the arms wrapped around Chen Fu unconsciously tightened their grip.
Lu Xiaomi held Chen Fu tightly in her arms.
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The girl's soft lips brushed against her neck, causing a slight tickle. Her breath, rising and falling, swept against her ear. Lu Yu's words were clear and powerful, and Chen Fu trembled involuntarily.
The embrace made her and Lu Xiaomi very close in a short time, and the ambiguous atmosphere kept passing between them in the narrow gap. This reminded Chen Fu of that awkward night half a month ago, when she knelt on the ground and Lu Xiaomi looked down at her with eyes so hot that they seemed to contain a ball of fire.
She told Chen Fu not to overthink it, saying that she only valued Chen Fu's artistic worth.
This could be considered a respectable explanation, but Lu Yu's expression clearly indicated she was lying. She was in an overly tense and stiff state, like a novice who couldn't wait to reveal her hand in the game of love.
Lu Yu wrapped his arms around her waist, his hot palms pressing against her back. Even though Chen Fu was dressed neatly, she felt as if Lu Yu's hands were pressed against her naked flesh.
The feeling of being inexplicably controlled terrified her, so she took a step back, wanting to break free. However, an inexplicable emotion made Chen Fu's breath catch in her throat. Lu Xiaomi's arm around her neck was too intimate, and she struggled uncomfortably for a few moments.
Lu Xiaomi, who has never been in a relationship, is a complete novice when it comes to hugging girls. Getting so close to her idol is too much for her. She can't even keep her posture in check, and she trips over Chen Fu without even looking at her feet.
...
Based on the principle that no matter who falls, Chen Fu must not fall, Lu Xiaomi quickly tightened her arms around Chen Fu's waist. In the chaos, Chen Fu fell solidly into Lu Xiaomi's arms and sat on her lap. Due to inertia, this position brought them even closer. So, amidst a stunned crowd, Lu Xiaomi's lips accurately kissed Chen Fu's cheek.
Thinking about meeting Chen Fu today, Lu Xiaomi specially put on beautiful makeup in the morning and even wore her most vibrant lipstick.
This lipstick is quite expensive; it's a striking blue-toned red. However, due to the quality of the raw materials, expensive lipsticks often suffer from a common problem.
It sticks to the cup...
Suddenly, a large red lip print appeared on Chen Fu's profile.
...
What should I do if I forcibly kissed my idol in front of everyone and left a bright red lipstick mark on her face? Is it too late to reincarnate now? I need an answer urgently.
Lu Xiaomi felt that if she submitted her work to the "Social Dead Group" now, her post would definitely become popular and featured.
Pretending to be dead wasn't a solution, so Lu Xiaomi slowly moved her body away. Chen Fu followed her lead and slowly stood up from Lu Xiaomi's embrace. Chen Fu, the one who had been forcibly kissed, wasn't as embarrassed as Lu Xiaomi. She gently touched the lip print on her face, her eyes sweeping over indifferently, a hint of surprise in them.
Her heart was racing, but past experience told her not to show her emotions too much, so she remained calm and stood there waiting for the director's comments. However, her self-control, which she had cultivated for many years, seemed to fail her, and her face still turned red uncontrollably.
It felt like an electric shock; the places I was kissed trembled.
*
The subsequent interviews went exceptionally smoothly.
The actors in the audience originally thought they were the main characters of the day and were prepared to fight tooth and nail, but they didn't expect to not have to go on stage at all. They just sat in the audience, enjoying the gossip and being fed a lot of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).
After finishing her scene with Chen Fu, Lu Xiaomi felt that the earth could no longer contain her, so she immediately picked up 0413 and ran away.
The director's attitude was not very clear. After watching the audition, Yanshan did not express much opinion. He just smiled and told her that it was okay and to go back and wait for the results.
Chen Fu nodded, bowed, and stepped down from the stage.
The winter in Liaocheng is very cold. In order to fit the role, she deliberately did not wear any bulky clothes. Ms. Sun stepped forward and kindly put a coat on her.
Chen Fu didn't react much, only saying "Thank you, Sister Sun".
"I've taken care of you for so many years, why are you being so polite with me?"
Ms. Sun was surprised to hear this. She had been Chen Fu's agent since Tianyu sold her to Xihe, which was three or four years ago.
She disliked the child from the start. Chen Fu was too stubborn and too opinionated. The entertainment industry doesn't need people with strong opinions. Capital only needs obedient, pretty puppets. They don't need to be too smart. Ideally, they should have done something wrong, so the company has leverage over them. Such people are easy to control, and they won't dare to refuse any request you make.
As for so-called talent, hard training, a gift from God, a likable audience, or the mystical secrets to becoming popular, they are all just bloody paths to success paved by capital with money. As long as there is enough exposure and a novel persona, even a pig can become famous.
But Chen Fu is not that kind of person.
Years of cold shoulders hadn't diminished her spirit; instead, they'd made her even more composed. Ms. Sun knew Chen Fu wouldn't fawn over anyone for her future, but judging from President Lu's attitude towards her today, Chen Fu must have crossed her own bottom line.
This shows that she had been driven to the brink of death and had no choice but to cut her losses to survive.
A madman on the verge of being driven to his death.
Ms. Sun felt a growing sense of apprehension.
But the person in front of me just smiled shyly as usual and said, "Sister Sun, it's getting late. I have a schedule this afternoon. I'm going to be a guest on a live broadcast."
"The audition time is not fixed, and I was afraid I wouldn't make it in time, so I handed that notice over to someone else early this morning. You must be exhausted from your audition today, so go back and rest. Don't worry about these things."
She spoke like an elder as she opened the car door for Chen Fu and instructed the driver to take her home.
After getting on the bus, Chen Fu let out a long sigh of relief.
She originally thought the mission was going to fail again, but Wei Xi's sudden attack allowed her to complete the mission successfully.
But why does Lu Yu know her so well?
She seemed to know everything about Chen Fu's past, and could even easily see through Wei Xi's ruthless methods.
Lu Yu's attitude is indeed worth careful consideration, but Chen Fu is currently too busy to think about it carefully.
After the mission was completed, 0505 gave her an extra reward called "Enchanting Perfume," which was said to have the power to bewitch people and make them fulfill your requests.
Chen Fu wasn't entirely good-tempered. She had been subdued by Wei Xi in her early years only because she hadn't yet found a chance to retaliate.
Now the opportunity has arrived.
After getting out of the car, Chen Fu smiled and thanked the driver, then turned around and hailed another ride-hailing car.
"Go to No. 153 Wangshu Road, No. 11 Live Broadcast Studio."
*
Aside from Wei Xi and Chen Fu, Ms. Sun has three other subordinates, two of whom are filming in other places, leaving only Xia Xia in the local area.
Xiaxia is only eighteen years old this year, and her only experience is participating in a girl group talent show. Although she didn't debut successfully, she still gained a lot of fans with her striking appearance and high EQ. Now that the talent show has just ended, Xiaxia is at the peak of her popularity.
Although she is young, she is shrewd and far-sighted, with a clear plan for the future. She is only using the show as a stepping stone, intending to use her current popularity as leverage to beg Xihe to give her more film and television roles.
Xiaxia was calculating her options perfectly, and Ms. Sun had readily agreed. However, before she could even receive the audition notice, the live-streaming sales offer came first.
It's not that Xiaxia is overconfident or incompetent; it's that participating in these kinds of live-streaming sales is completely self-destructive. Brands offer neither promotion nor promotional support, and fans are forced to buy relentlessly just to boost sales figures. If this continues, even the fastest-growing fanbase will eventually be wiped out.
Chen Fu arrived at the recording site an hour before the live broadcast started, saying that Ms. Sun was worried about Xia Xia's first live broadcast and wanted her to accompany her to supervise.
Thanks to Lu Xiaomi, the little scandal she did at the audition spread like wildfire. Xia Xia, being well-informed, naturally knew that Chen Fu had hooked up with a powerful figure. She immediately became extra attentive, grabbing Chen Fu's arm and calling her "Sister Fu" repeatedly, even asking when she would be free recently, as she wanted to play an escape room game with Sister Fu.
Chen Fu, as always, smiled and withdrew her hand.
"I'm preparing to join a film crew soon, so I don't have much time."
Xiaxia gave a meaningful "oh" and repeatedly congratulated Sister Fu.
Chen Fu was already used to Xia Xia's coquettish and pretentious behavior, so she immediately flicked Xia Xia's forehead and gave her a very doting smile.
"You've made me forget what I was doing. Sister Sun asked me to give this to you."
Chen Fu handed her a thick notebook.
The above is a detailed introduction to all aspects of the products being sold. She prepares such a book before each live stream and reviews it several times beforehand to prevent herself from making mistakes.
Xiaxia took the notebook, flipping through it with amazement.
"Thank you, Sister Fu. You're the best to me."
Although she said this, a sinister smile remained on her lips. She thought to herself that Sister Sun really thought she was a livestreaming star, coming up with such thorough preparations. But the more she flipped through the notes, the more she felt something was off. A livestream usually only featured a few dozen products, but these notes were so thick that they must have recorded at least a thousand products.
"Sister Fu, what's behind this? Sister Sun only told me she was leading one show today."
Xiaxia forced a smile so hard that a few wrinkles appeared at the corners of her eyes, making her look somewhat ferocious.
The feigned friendliness on her face vanished like a gloomy cloud. Chen Fu took out a slender women's cigarette, took a drag, and flicked off the ash. She wasn't used to menthol cigarettes; the bitter taste filled her throat.
"Stop playing dumb, someone has to carry Wei Xi in his sedan chair."
"I was the first choice, but now I'm joining the crew. The other two are out of town and can't come back. Guess who the next choice will be?"
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Author's Note:
Pretty Fufu, turning evil online.