Reborn As Super Heiress

Chapter 1696: Chapter 1690: Paranoia

How could it be so coincidental? This is too abnormal!

If this isn’t a prank, then there’s only one explanation: Zheng Lixiang must have tampered with things!

However, this was something they secretly negotiated privately, how did Zheng Lixiang know about it?

Moreover, regardless of how Zheng Lixiang found out, to avoid surveillance and enter the main control room, and to act without anyone noticing—how did Zheng Lixiang accomplish this?

Thinking about how the two people in the main control room just vanished for half an hour without a trace, despite the many staff backstage and even Yujiali being unaware, it is terrifying just to imagine.

The more Yujiali thought about it, the more fearful she became. Panic and fear showed in her eyes, her lips quivering and her face turning pale.

”Li Youyou... Let’s keep this matter buried in our hearts, and not mention it again... I’ll return the money you gave me... If you want to deal with Zheng Lixiang, find someone else. I’m... I’m not playing with you anymore!”

Yujiali’s expression was as if she had seen a ghost; she became jumpy and irrational. If Zheng Lixiang had really tampered with things, in that half-hour she would have had enough time and opportunity to silently take Yujiali’s life!

Even though Yujiali was abroad, she had heard of some supernatural incidents in Huaxia; it wasn’t unusual for some Taoists to possess such mysterious abilities.

If Zheng Lixiang indeed possessed these hidden talents, then she was someone not to provoke.

Although Yujiali was vain, she knew life was more important than anything else. She didn’t want to offend someone powerful by helping Li Youyou, only to end up not even knowing how she died.

Yujiali wasn’t stupid; this kind of thankless task that could accidentally lead to death was not something she’d get involved in with Li Youyou any longer.

So she didn’t bother arguing further with Li Youyou and turned around, quickly heading back to the main control room, slamming the door shut.

Li Youyou was furious at being brushed off by Yujiali, and her anger surged. She was about to knock on the door to have a big argument with Yujiali when a cold breeze blew from behind the door. Li Youyou was wearing a dress and immediately felt a shiver, a chill creeping up from her feet.

Suddenly, she recalled earlier in the restroom when Yujiali nervously claimed someone was watching her.

Li Youyou hesitated, her body stiffening.

She didn’t believe in supernatural entities, but the day’s events defied explanation. Yujiali felt she was being watched, then such eerie occurrences happened in the main control room.

Fear crept into Li Youyou’s eyes. Her heart tightened, goosebumps erupted all over her body, and the cold wind at her back felt increasingly eerie, chilling her spine.

She dared not stay backstage any longer and hurried towards the award ceremony venue.

As she entered the venue, she saw Zheng Lixiang descending the stage with a smug expression after receiving her award. Li Youyou’s fear turned into jealousy, clutching her handbag so tightly it was nearly crushed.

Huo Sining had noticed Li Youyou leaving the venue and could guess approximately why she left. But she wasn’t worried at all, because she had invisibly entered the control room where Yujiali was. Even if they found out something, they couldn’t possibly suspect someone had invisibly sneaked into the control room, least of all suspect her.

Huo Sining smiled, throwing a big hug to the descending Zheng Lixiang: ”Congratulations, Sister Lixiang!”

Zheng Lixiang’s face was full of joy, but upon stepping off the stage and seeing Huo Sining, she immediately thought of what Huo Sining had told her about Li Youyou’s plan to trip her up. Her smile faded slightly, and she urgently asked in a low voice:

”Miss Huo, what is going on?”

Huo Sining’s expression changed slightly, pulling Zheng Lixiang to her seat, whispering: ”Let’s watch the awards ceremony first; I’ll explain everything once it’s over. Look natural, so you’re not caught by the media.”

Zheng Lixiang nodded slightly, her smile brightening again. However, it was evident her mind was elsewhere, clearly concerned about Li Youyou’s matter and eager to know the details.

The event lasted for four hours, and many invited guests left with awards, but some went away empty-handed. Certainly, like Li Youyou, only a few came without any work to stir up some attention.

After the event, many directors, producers, and stars sought to take pictures with Zheng Lixiang, exchanging business cards.

Although Zheng Lixiang won an insignificant award at the Venice Film Festival, many showed interest in this young Huaxia director.

Zheng Lixiang was young, implying limitless potential. Many were willing to forge ties with her at such times; familiar faces could make discussions easier if she became popular in the future.

Zheng Lixiang also distributed her business cards liberally, saying it was to exchange filming techniques but mainly to network.

The Venice Film Festival is an excellent platform for networking, expanding professional circles.

After that, the crew left the award ceremony venue. Once outside, Zheng Lixiang was surrounded by reporters waiting outside.

Of course, foreign reporters weren’t focused on a small-time Huaxia director. As Zheng Lixiang’s award wasn’t notable, they were busy photographing the Golden Lion winners; they had no time for an unknown director.

These waiting reporters were mostly from Huaxia, early informed that an unknown female director from Huaxia won an award at the Venice Film Festival. These reporters sought to capture headline news, so they waited late into the night for an interview with Zheng Lixiang.

Zheng Lixiang wasn’t long in the entertainment world, but she was seasoned in business, having learned from her father, Zheng Huaqing. She knew marketing and promotion were the best ways to increase fame.