CEO's Sweetheart is a Super Idol-Chapter 392 - 384: Old Friend Visits
Film Set
The compensation promised by Penguin for Yuwei and Xiaoyu finally arrived.
They were given an opportunity to perform in a segment of a sports movie.
The others were split into small groups, each busy with their own tasks.
Lv Fangxin was called in to fill in for a variety show.
The show had originally invited Wang Na, but she got a better project, so Lv Fangxin was brought in as an emergency replacement. Lu Bingbing also participated in the recording of one episode of this small variety show.
Wu Zixuan went off to shoot a historical romance drama.
Yang Ni, Li Zimeng, and Lai Ruoxuan joined an esports variety show.
Zhang Zijing and Duan Yuxin took part in a music performance program.
Jiang Mengqi went solo to join a classic variety show.
In half a month, they would reunite to attend an important award ceremony.
Afterward, there were three major gala events.
Additionally, there were other highly significant campaigns, fashion opportunities, and more.
In short, their schedule was fully packed for the next three months.
Everyone felt like they needed to split into two, maybe even three people to get everything done.
Many people joked that Jiang Mengqi and Qiqi, along with others who had less popularity, could only stay home and twiddle their thumbs. But in truth, it was nonsensical; these individuals had resources on par with second-tier stars.
They just seemed unimpressive when compared with the most popular four.
Yuwei sat on set waiting for her turn to act.
The treatment during this shoot was worlds apart—everyone on the crew was eagerly accommodating.
Same for Xiaoyu; she received absolutely star-level treatment, complete with her own private dressing room, and even her accommodation didn’t fall short of the lead actor’s.
Even though they were technically still considered newcomers.
Everyone was friendly toward Yuwei; they would always address her as "Sister Yuwei" whenever they saw her.
After a full day of filming, Yuwei returned to her hotel, ready to rest, only to hear a knock at the door.
She thought it was her assistant. As she walked over and looked through the peephole, she was momentarily frozen in shock. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶
"Yuwei, I know you’re inside."
"I won’t hurt you, nor have I ever harmed you before."
"Are you really that afraid of your teacher?"
Listening to Wu Jingxiang’s gentle voice, Yuwei leaned against the wall at the entryway, torn between emotions.
She didn’t believe a word he said. But one thing she was sure of—he wouldn’t dare hurt her anymore, not now that she was under Penguin’s wing.
Thinking for a moment, she decided she needed to confront this person who derived such twisted satisfaction from her misery.
Avoidance wasn’t the solution. The more she hid, the more her inner fear and pressure would intensify.
Yuwei took a deep breath and opened the door.
Wu Jingxiang stepped inside, her long hair draped over her shoulders, her natural beauty untouched by makeup, her aura impeccable.
Today, she was dressed in a Zhongshan suit, exuding an air of bold elegance.
"Yuwei, how have you been recently?" Wu Jingxiang smiled as she entered.
"Not bad. Teacher Wu, you’re looking quite well yourself." Yuwei walked over to open the wide floor-to-ceiling window. Outside, skyscrapers towered, and the city lights sparkled like stars.
"This is the unique flavor of the city." Wu Jingxiang also walked to the window, letting the light breeze ruffle her hair.
"Indeed, this place brims with all kinds of desires." Yuwei stared into the distance, her eyes as deep as an ocean.
"I’ll grab the drinks—vodka, alright?"
"I’d prefer red wine!"
Wu Jingxiang smiled faintly, then remarked, "Yuwei, I remember you don’t usually drink alcohol."
"When I feel pressure, I like to have a drink at home." Yuwei handed over a glass.
Wu Jingxiang’s smile grew even more enchanting, like the radiant moon shining in the night sky.
"Congratulations on your debut, by the way. You’ve finally achieved your dream this time."
"I suppose so. This wouldn’t have been possible without you."
Yuwei raised her glass. The two of them took a sip; the spicy taste made her feel more alert.
"Thank me? I thought all you felt toward me was fear and disgust."
Wu Jingxiang maintained her graceful smile, but a new depth emerged in her gaze.
"I can differentiate between matters. I also understand the rules of this circle—when you gain something, you must offer something in return."
"So, you turned me down when I offered you something."
"Yes. Teacher Wu, I’m willing to be friends with you, but we really cannot be..."
When Yuwei said this, her heart trembled.
She knew that the gentle and polished image before her was all a facade. Beneath this beautiful exterior lay a terrifying truth.
Wu Jingxiang turned her gaze to the distant skyline outside the window. "Yuwei, though I was born into a wealthy family and possess things others can only dream of, I am not happy."
To Yuwei, this twisted self-pity carried no resonance.
"Yuwei, I know what you’re thinking, but if the heavens could grant me a healthy body, I’d truly wish to be an ordinary person."
"Teacher Wu, do you remember taking me to Mingzhu Tower for dinner?"
"Of course!"
Yuwei chuckled faintly, then continued, "That day, it was just the two of us. I knew you had arranged it intentionally, but I couldn’t refuse because I longed for the feeling of being a princess."
Wu Jingxiang chuckled as well, her eyes softening into gentler depths.
"When you let me use the telescope to observe the slums several blocks away, I realized that what you offered was merely a beautiful illusion."
"I felt like a fish drifting through an ephemeral world, swimming amid dreams."
Yuwei’s voice grew heavy, slow, and tinged with pain.
"Teacher Wu, in the eyes of those like you from the upper class, what are people like us even worth?"
"Teacher Wu, you don’t love me; you love your possessiveness. Can you let me go?"
Wu Jingxiang’s expression suddenly darkened, her gaze as sharp as a freezing wind, a trace of cruelty flashing at the corners of her mouth.
But the venom in her demeanor quickly dissipated, replaced by the elegance of an orchid-like "Teacher Wu."
"Yuwei, you’re overthinking it. I’ve never interfered in your life."
"I’ve never tried to control you or take anything from you."
"I only wanted you to be a friend I could confide in."
Yuwei stared at her. Despite being convinced she was facing a demon, emotionally, she hesitated to fully trust her rational judgment.
Because Wu Jingxiang had indeed helped her a lot, giving her the chance to live with dignity for once.
The wind outside continued to blow, and their hair danced like whispers of a dream.
"Teacher Wu, if... if this is what it means to be friends, I’m willing to remain in contact with you."
"Yuwei, I knew it! There’s no misunderstanding between us that cannot be resolved."
Wu Jingxiang’s face lit up with joy as she gently held Yuwei’s soft hand.
Yuwei, still somewhat fearful, didn’t resist.
Just as she was feeling overwhelmed, there came another knock at the door.
Yuwei quickly walked over and opened it without hesitation.
"Xiaoyu, why haven’t you gone to bed yet?"
"I couldn’t sleep. Thought I’d ask if you wanted to grab something to eat... Am I interrupting?"
Fu Xiaoyu noticed Wu Jingxiang standing by the bed. The intensity of her naturally captivating gaze seemed to brighten, stirring an inexplicable discomfort within her.
"Not at all. This is my former university teacher, Wu Jingxiang."
"This is my teammate, Fu Xiaoyu."
Wu Jingxiang offered Fu Xiaoyu a composed, polite smile.
"You... You’re Chairman Wu of the Wu Group." Fu Xiaoyu’s pupils were filled with shock.
She recognized the person instantly—it was Wu Jingxiang, someone rumored to have had a special connection with Yuwei. Fu Xiaoyu had read all about this gossip among her teammates.
At this moment, she felt deeply stunned.
She was well aware of the Wu Group’s power. If Yuwei truly had a special relationship with this influential figure, then securing resources would be a mere matter of waving her hand.
She thought she had finally uncovered why Yuwei managed to debut.
