The Strategy For The Yandere Movie Queen Failed And Was Marked. Chapter 12

Chapter 12 Chapter 12 How about you come live at my place?

Hanging up Sister Li’s call, Su Jin collapsed onto the hospital bed, weakly complaining to the air, “What kind of mess is this? She was the one who kissed me first, and now it’s somehow my fault?”

The System quietly emerged: “Host, I warned you long ago to follow the published missions. Now look, the plot has deviated, hasn’t it?”

“You have the nerve to say that!” Su Jin angrily grabbed a pillow and threw it at the wall. “If you weren’t constantly issuing those perverse missions, would I be in such a passive position?”

The System was silent for a moment, then its tone suddenly softened: “Host, actually, the current situation is quite good. Since Ye Qinglan proactively suggested a contractual relationship, doesn’t that make it easier for you to complete the mission?”

Su Jin rolled her eyes: “Good, how? Now I have to deal with Ye Qinglan’s demands for a substitute and Sister Li’s demands for a clarification. I’m stuck between a rock and a hard place!”

She irritably scratched her head, then suddenly thought of something: “Wait, System, what would happen if I just told Ye Qinglan the truth?”

“Warning!” The System’s voice suddenly became sharp. “If the Host leaks the System’s existence, they will be immediately erased!”

Su Jin flinched in fear and pouted: “I know, I know, I was just saying…”

Just then, the ward door was gently pushed open, and a nurse wheeled in a food cart: “Miss Su, here is your patient meal.”

Smelling the aroma of the food, Su Jin’s stomach uncooperatively rumbled.

She eagerly opened the meal box and found that today’s dishes were exceptionally rich: steamed sea bass, shiitake mushrooms with bok choy, red date and wolfberry soup, and a small bowl of crystal-clear rice.

“Oh? Why is the food so good today?” Su Jin asked the nurse in surprise.

The nurse smiled and replied: “Miss Ye specifically instructed us to prepare this for you, saying you need to replenish your nutrition.”

Su Jin’s hand, holding the chopsticks, paused, and a complex emotion welled up in her heart.

She lowered her head and took a bite of rice. The sweetness of the grains melted in her mouth, and she couldn’t help but whisper to herself: “System, how deep are Ye Qinglan’s feelings for ‘her’? She even personally checks on the patient meal for me, her substitute.”

The System, whose mind was focused only on the mission, continued to persuade her: “Isn’t this a good opportunity for you to complete the mission? Since she treats you as a substitute, you should play the role well and gain her trust.”

Su Jin picked up a piece of fish. The tender flesh melted in her mouth, and she mumbled softly: “But I don’t want to be someone else’s substitute…”

Just as she was speaking, her phone suddenly vibrated.

A video call request from Ye Qinglan popped up on the screen.

Su Jin jumped in surprise, fumbling to put down her chopsticks, nearly knocking over the soup bowl.

She took a deep breath, tidied her hair and patient gown, and then answered the video call.

On the other end of the screen, Ye Qinglan seemed to have just finished filming, still wearing delicate makeup. Her eyes visibly brightened the moment she saw Su Jin, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously lifted: “Have you eaten?”

Su Jin subconsciously turned the camera toward the meal box: “I’m eating now, thank you for the arrangement.”

“How are you feeling? The doctor said you can be discharged tomorrow.” Ye Qinglan’s voice was much softer than usual, and her eyes were focused on Su Jin on the screen.

“Much better. I should be able to make it to the day after tomorrow’s shoot.” Su Jin lowered her head and poked the rice, feeling a little distracted.

Ye Qinglan seemed to sense her unease and asked softly: “What’s wrong? Is the food not to your liking?”

“No, it’s delicious.” Su Jin quickly shook her head, forcing a smile. “It’s just… Sister Li called just now and asked me to go live to clarify our relationship.”

Ye Qinglan was clearly stunned, then frowned: “Ignore her. I will have my studio issue a statement tomorrow, admitting that we are dating.”

“What?” Su Jin looked up in surprise. “But… but aren’t we just contractual…”

“A contractual relationship is also a relationship.” Ye Qinglan interrupted her, her gaze toward the camera suddenly becoming affectionate. “I worked hard to reach this position precisely to protect the person I love, didn’t I?”

Hearing the word ‘lover,’ Su Jin was momentarily lost, as if Ye Qinglan was speaking sweet nothings to her. However, she quickly snapped back to reality, switching to her substitute identity.

But so what if she was a substitute? There was still the idiom about the fox borrowing the tiger’s might!

Since she had Ye Qinglan’s promise, she immediately felt emboldened. “I understand.”

Ye Qinglan seemed about to say something else, but another call suddenly came through. She quickly said, “I have to take a call,” and hung up the video.

Su Jin was about to put down her phone, but messages kept flashing—all from her manager, Sister Li. Without looking, she knew they were questions and accusations. Now that she had Ye Qinglan’s shield, Su Jin couldn’t be bothered with her and tossed the phone aside, continuing her meal.

After a while, having eaten her fill, Su Jin began to zone out, not even noticing when her chopsticks fell to the floor.

“Host, you’re acting strange.” The System suddenly spoke. “You haven’t actually developed feelings for Ye Qinglan, have you…”

“Nonsense!” Su Jin jumped up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. “I just… I just feel bad about deceiving her.”

The System gave a meaningful “Oh” and said nothing more.

Su Jin picked up her chopsticks again, but her appetite was gone. Her mind was filled with Ye Qinglan’s smiling eyes.

Suddenly, her phone vibrated frantically again.

Her manager, Sister Li, sent more than a dozen messages in a row. Seeing that Su Jin wasn’t replying, she finally stormed over herself.

“Su Jin! Have your wings grown hard, haven’t they? You dare not answer my calls?!” Sister Li rushed into the ward in ten-centimeter heels, the door slamming against the wall with a loud bang.

Su Jin was sitting on the bed, munching on an apple, and was so startled by the noise that she nearly choked.

She slowly tossed the apple core into the trash can and looked up with an innocent smile: “Sister Li, my phone was on silent.”

“Silent?” Sister Li sneered, her fingers, painted with bright red nail polish, nearly poking Su Jin’s face. “I think you’ve lost your mind! Open a live stream immediately and clarify things!”

Su Jin pouted and mumbled softly: “We really are dating…”

“Bullshit!” Sister Li pulled a stack of contracts from her bag. “Look at your liquidated damages clause! If you don’t clarify today, you’ll be bankrupt tomorrow!”

Su Jin glanced at the astronomical figure for the breach of contract on the document, her mouth twitching.

She slowly pulled out her phone and, under Sister Li’s watchful eye, opened the live streaming app.

“Hurry up!” Sister Li didn’t give Su Jin a chance to explain, snapping, “Just say that you and Film Empress Ye are just ordinary colleagues, and last night was a forced perspective shot!”

Su Jin had no choice but to start the live stream. Viewers poured in like a tide.

The comments instantly exploded:

[The attention-seeker is back!]

[Stay away from our Film Empress Ye!]

[Shameless! No limits to the hype!]

Su Jin looked at the screen full of insults, her smile somewhat strained.

She took a deep breath and began to speak according to Sister Li’s instructions: “Hello everyone, regarding last night’s incident, I want to clarify…”

Before she could finish, the comments became even more frantic:

[Get out of the entertainment industry!]

[Does an eighteenth-tier star deserve to latch onto Film Empress Ye?]

[Suggest banning this kind of hype dog!]

Sister Li mouthed the words next to her: “Say it quickly!”

Su Jin rolled her eyes speechlessly, about to continue, when the live stream suddenly erupted in a dazzling array of special effects. Ye Qinglan’s officially verified account entered the live stream and immediately showered it with countless gifts!

The entire screen was submerged by the gift effects. The comments went silent for a second, then became even more frantic:

[Holy crap! The main person is here!]

[Waiting for the slap in the face!]

[Film Empress Ye, hurry up and deal with this attention-seeker!]

Su Jin was also stunned, staring blankly at the screen.

Ye Qinglan’s account slowly typed out a line of text: “Allow me to introduce you, this is my girlfriend @Su Jin.”

The live stream instantly blew up.

[????]

[Am I blind??]

[Impossible! Absolutely impossible!]

Sister Li’s face instantly turned pale. She snatched Su Jin’s phone to examine it closely.

When she confirmed that it was indeed Ye Qinglan’s official account, she began to tremble: “You… you two are really dating…?”

Su Jin blinked innocently: “I told you already.”

The direction of the comments began to change rapidly:

[I’m shipping it!]

[Those who were cursing earlier, are you eating your words?]

[Ahhh, my goddess has finally risen!]

Of course, there were still some discordant voices:

[Su Jin must have used some kind of trick!]

[Is Film Empress Ye blind?]

[Waiting for the breakup!]

Just then, Ye Qinglan’s account posted another comment: “For those insulting my girlfriend, the lawyer’s letter is ready.”

The live stream boiled over again.

Sister Li’s hand shook, and the phone clattered to the floor.

Su Jin bent down to pick up the phone, giving the camera a sweet smile: “Thank you all for your blessings~ We will definitely be together happily!” After saying that, she made a heart shape with her fingers to the camera and decisively ended the live stream.

The ward was dead silent.

Sister Li’s face went from white to green, and then from green to red. Finally, she forced out a smile uglier than a cry: “Xiao Jin, I was impulsive just now…”

“About the liquidated damages…” Su Jin tilted her head, looking innocent.

“Void! All void!” Sister Li quickly waved her hands. “We’ll renegotiate your contract later. You decide the revenue split!”

Su Jin was secretly delighted but maintained a reserved expression: “That’s too kind…”

“It’s what you deserve! What you deserve!” Sister Li chuckled awkwardly. “Um… could you perhaps ask Film Empress Ye to star in our company’s new drama?”

Su Jin was about to answer when the ward door was pushed open again.

Ye Qinglan walked in wearing casual clothes, carrying a thermos flask.

“Ye… Qinglan!” Su Jin exclaimed in surprise.

Ye Qinglan saw Sister Li, and her eyes instantly turned cold: “What are you doing here?”

Sister Li was so frightened that she took two steps back, stammering: “I, I’m leaving right now!” With that, she fled the ward as if escaping.

Ye Qinglan placed the thermos on the bedside table, walked over, and asked, “Did she threaten you?”

Su Jin shook her head and curiously opened the thermos: “What is this?”

“Porridge I cooked myself.” Ye Qinglan said with a hint of seeking praise. “It’s my first time making it, so it might not taste very good…”

Su Jin took a bite, and her eyes immediately lit up: “It’s delicious!”

Ye Qinglan smiled, then suddenly leaned close to Su Jin’s ear and lowered her voice: “If you’re feeling well enough, why don’t you check out now and come live at my place?”

Su Jin froze completely. Her spoon clattered into the porridge.

“Wha… what did you say?”