Chapter 242: Screen Couple

Chapter 242: Screen Couple

Yun Mu excelled in every aspect but was as straightforward as a blunt stick when it came to relationships.

She had never considered that beyond love and not loving, there was also the question of compatibility.

It wasn't until this argument that she felt a sense of panic and confusion.

Huo Tingying couldn't always accommodate her, and she couldn't be a submissive wife either.

Moreover, between them lay a century-old family feud!

Now they were just starting out with minor conflicts. What if these small issues escalated into major ones over time, leading to a complete breakdown?

Even Qin Ming, an outsider who barely knew them, could see the tension between her and Huo Tingying.

Was their relationship really so unpromising?

Huo Mingying's words still echoed in her ears, saying that she and Huo Tingying wouldn't have a good ending.

Qin Ming also said they weren't suitable for each other.

But... she refused to believe it!

After a while, she composed herself and looked at Qin Ming, "No couple goes through life without conflicts, and no one can guarantee they'll stay together forever. The future is uncertain."

Qin Ming remained silent, "You seem very confident about everything, reminding me of when you boldly proposed replacing Yun Shuiyao as the lead actress. However, in relationships, there's no success or failure. For two people to last, one must sacrifice more. Yun Mu, are you willing to give up your wings or change your direction to follow Huo Tingying's pace?"

Yun Mu looked coldly at Qin Ming, clenching her fists, feeling a thin layer of sweat on her palms.

She didn't understand Qin Ming's intentions in saying this.

But she couldn't answer his question.

After a moment, she said, "Are you here to sow discord on Wen Yi's behalf?"

Qin Ming glanced at her, "Why don't you suspect I'm doing it for myself?"

Yun Mu, "Are you drunk?"

"Maybe a little." Qin Ming smiled, "Or perhaps I just saw you looking unhappy all day and wanted to help."

"You're not helping; you're pouring oil on the fire."

"Then maybe I am intentionally sowing discord!"

Yun Mu, "...Teacher Qin, you're really drunk!"

Feeling that something was off with Qin Ming tonight, she didn't engage further and went downstairs.

Meanwhile, on the balcony opposite the corridor, by the suite entrance.

A graceful figure emerged, conversing with someone.

When Yun Shuiyao caught sight of Yun Mu's back, she paused, then shifted her gaze to Qin Ming, her lips curling slightly.

She was here to discuss a business collaboration. With her identity as Huo Mingying's adopted daughter, she could carve out her own niche in China.

Using Huo Mingying's connections, she established her jewelry design studio in the capital and came to City A to shoot a promotional video.

She knew Yun Mu's new drama had just started filming, with Qin Ming as the male lead.

She hadn't expected to run into them at the hotel.

In the previous drama, Qin Ming had been particularly protective of Yun Mu. Now they were working together again?

"Miss Yan, what's wrong?" the person beside her asked.

"Nothing, just ran into an acquaintance," Yun Shuiyao replied softly.

Once back in her room after leaving the hotel, she played with her phone, a cold smile appearing in her eyes.

Yun Mu was also searching for the jade pendant. With so many people interested in it, yet Huo Tingying kept it hidden.

If anyone could get the jade pendant from Huo Tingying, it would likely be Yun Mu.

But Yun Mu must never know she was the mysterious woman Huo Tingying was seeking.

She needed to devise a plan to create a rift between Yun Mu and Huo Tingying and seize the opportunity to obtain the jade pendant!

She heard they had just had a disagreement. Perhaps she should add fuel to the fire...

With so many men around Yun Mu, she doubted Huo Tingying wouldn't be jealous!

Thinking this, Yun Shuiyao's lips curled, and she dialed a number on her phone...

The next morning, Feng Shuo arrived early to pick up Huo Tingying for a meeting at ten.

After the meeting, Huo Tingying had the rest of the day free.

As they got out of the car and entered the office building, Feng Shuo observed Huo Tingying closely.

The man took out his phone and scrolled through WeChat messages while walking.

The woman's profile picture remained quiet, with no messages sent.

Feng Shuo seized the opportunity, "Young Master, since you have no plans after the meeting, why don't you go out for a walk? How about... City A?"

Huo Tingying gave a cool, piercing glance.

Feng Shuo couldn't help but blurt out, "Young Master, let me be frank with you! In your situation with Young Lady, both of you need to give each other a way out. Look at how many days Young Lady has been away from home—her goal is clear: she wants you to come and comfort her! Women are like that! Dramatic! I bet she's anxiously waiting for you to find her and reconcile!"

Huo Tingying frowned. Was it really like that?

Seeing that Huo Tingying seemed to be listening, Feng Shuo quickly added, "Young Master, how about this? I'll book the earliest flight for you right after the meeting to go see Young Lady. I've checked, and she doesn't have any scenes this afternoon, so she'll finish early. You can pretend you're on a business trip and just happen to pass by the set..."

Huo Tingying raised an eyebrow. "Pretend to be on a business trip? Do you think she's stupid or am I?"

Despite his words, Huo Tingying still picked up his phone to check flights.

But as soon as he opened it, a trending news alert popped up, causing his expression to change abruptly.

Feng Shuo immediately leaned over to take a look.

His face also turned subtle.

Young Lady had made it onto the trending list, and with a minor celebrity no less!

The best screen couple returns in a new drama.

The two were seen on a hotel balcony, enjoying drinks, raising their glasses to the moon, and pouring out their hearts to each other!

What the hell was this?

The comments section was buzzing—

"Wow! Although President Huo is handsome too, I'm totally shipping Yun Mu and Qin Ming!"

"Me too! They had great chemistry in the last drama, and now they're back together. There's no way nothing's going on between them!"

"I hope my favorite on-screen couple becomes real! Haha!"

...

It seemed the production team wanted to ride the wave of publicity and promote the new drama, so they released the costumes for the two leads.

This only fueled the rumors even more!

These marketing accounts were courting death.

Feng Shuo drew a sharp breath.

All they did was stand on the balcony and enjoy the breeze. How did it turn into drinking and pouring out their hearts?

Now it's completely blown up!

Look at this—

Huo Tingying's eyes were fixed on the phone screen, as if they could pierce through it!

The veins on his forehead throbbed visibly as he glared at Feng Shuo. "She's anxiously waiting? Needs me to give her a way out?"

Feng Shuo pleaded innocently, "Young Master... I didn't know!"