Rebirth: The Courtyard Bride Is Cool and Radiant

Chapter 355: Chapter 355: Unexpected Encounter with a Scumbag

Luo Yihai wasted no time pulling strings. He even had someone contact Ding Yiman privately, offering her financial compensation and promising additional perks. This ultimately led to Zhang Xueyan’s release from the police station. He then arranged for her to board the overnight train back to Beijing without delay.

Of course, Yunyi was unaware of this. Regardless, when Zhang Xueyan left, Yunyi had done something to her that, in seven days, would make her experience an itch like no other.

Yunyi believed in the principle, ”Do not offend others if they have not offended you, but if someone offends you, you must retaliate.”

Since Zhang Xueyan was so fond of harming others, it was only natural that Yunyi would ensure she was repaid in greater measure.

Gui Kairong had originally planned to have Zhang Xueyan apologize to Yunyi in person, but he hadn’t expected Luo Yihai to get her back to Beijing so quickly.

Zhang Xueyan might have been out of immediate trouble, but her path in the entertainment industry was unlikely to be smooth anymore. Even with Luo Yihai’s help, it was doubtful many would dare to hire her.

Gui Kairong didn’t pursue the matter further. After all, since the parties involved had agreed to settle privately, he couldn’t keep pressing the issue, especially out of respect for Luo Yihai.

When Yunyi found out the news later, she learned that Zhang Xueyan had pushed all the blame onto the makeup artist and had gotten off with a payment.

It seemed her uncle still had some skills,

Yunyi thought. Otherwise, he couldn’t have remotely managed things here from Beijing.
However, there was no need to rush. As long as they didn’t provoke her, all would be well. But if they extended their hand again, they couldn’t blame her for toppling their pillar of support. She had plenty of means to deal with people.

After that incident, Ding Yiman toned down her arrogance considerably. Once she understood the whole story, she felt something was off.

The powder box that had been drugged was supposed to have been put away, so how did it end up on the table? she wondered. She suspected someone within the crew was behind it.

Realizing she shouldn’t underestimate anyone, Ding Yiman started to keep a low profile and stopped stirring up trouble. It seemed the lesson hadn’t been wasted on her.

「Back in Beijing」

A tearful Zhang Xueyan said to her uncle, ”Uncle, what should I do now? This matter seems impossible to suppress. With so many people in the film crew, it won’t be long before word gets out.”

”It’s too late,” he replied. ”Why didn’t you think about the consequences if you were exposed?”

”Uncle, it’s already like this. Stop scolding me and help me think of what to do, please.”

”What can be done?” her uncle said. ”For the time being, don’t even think about any film crew wanting you. You might accept a script one moment only to be publicly shamed the next. It’s better not to go out and invite humiliation. Just stay at home, focus on learning other talents that could help your acting. After some time passes, I’ll see what I can do for you.”

Hearing her uncle’s advice, Zhang Xueyan could only resign herself to her fate. She had truly tried to steal the chicken only to lose the rice. What an idiot I’ve been!

No matter how much she regretted it, her situation was entirely self-inflicted.

「After the film crew finished shooting their scenes at the current location, they prepared to move to the next one.」

What Yunyi hadn’t expected was that she would meet the scoundrel, Sun Ruiming, at this place.

At first, Yunyi didn’t recognize him. The Sun Ruiming of today had long lost his previous pretty-boy appeal. Ever since his arrival here, he hadn’t been treated like a human being and was burdened with endless work every day.

When Sun Ruiming spotted Yunyi, he could hardly believe his eyes. Then, recklessly, he wanted to rush over to her.

Having noticed him, Yunyi simply threw a stone at him. By the time he got up from the ground, there was no sign of Yunyi.

He could tell Yunyi wasn’t there for reform; she must have connections to be at this place. He had finally seen a glimmer of hope and couldn’t let it go.

Remembering how Yunyi used to be so obedient to him, he became even more convinced that she had come here for his sake.