Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

There were only two top scorers in the national college entrance examination each year, one for liberal arts and one for science. Competition between schools wasn’t the rarest thing, especially for those who took second place by a few points.

University M could only be blamed for giving her an olive branch?

Why?

This was what made most people incredulous.

However, since it was on University S’s forum, it couldn’t be fake.

“She was a top scorer in the college entrance examination and went to University S’s photography department. What is she playing at? This is such a pity.”

“How is it a pity! She’s Director Lin’s friend despite the age difference! And she has even given lectures on Director Lin’s behalf.”

“Don’t mention it, look at the forum below. The top scorer of the science stream was also in this college in the same year…”

“…”

Many performers, staff members, and some foreigners here might not know University S. However, they had heard of University M.

For a while, most of them enthusiastically discussed this matter.

The photographer’s assistant who just told Qu Zixiao about He Chen took back his words in shock. His heart trembled, his complexion flushed red, and he was rendered speechless.

He didn’t dare to look at Qu Zixiao.

It was just that Qu Zixiao didn’t care about him now and was looking in He Chen’s direction.

He didn’t know He Chen’s specific situation, but he had often heard Madam Qu praising her. Some time ago, he had heard from Madam Qu that He Chen had once studied abroad. So… She had studied abroad at University M?

Qu Zixiao’s heart felt a little strange at the moment. He Chen had no sense of existence in his heart previously, and be it her personality, appearance, or any other aspect, she hadn’t been his type at all.

Song Qingqing noticed that he was still staring at He Chen, and her expression darkened.

She pursed her lips and tightened her grip on the script.

After a long while, she raised her head and smiled indifferently. “Chairman Qu, didn’t you ask about my senior last time? He’s investigating a missing person case nearby, I’ll contact him later.”

This sentence finally made Qu Zixiao return to his senses.

Song Qingqing had studied criminal law in University. This profession was very good, and her fellow seniors had all been admitted to Continent M’s brigade and were quite famous in the entire Beijing circle.

They hadn’t let Guan Chi loose and could only start with his hobbies, hoping that the information he found was correct.

Excluding this, Qu Zixiao himself was very interested in the criminal investigation field.

Thus, he and Song Qingqing had a common topic.

…

Qin Xiuchen was discussing the next film with Director Lin in his lounge.

He Chen was still lying on the recliner.

It was only after this incident that she knew the crew had been discussing her.

Her expression had always been light as if she was indifferent.

Xu Yu wasn’t familiar with He Chen and had only seen her with a few big bosses from a distance.

Over the past two days of interaction, he felt like He Chen herself was a complete mystery.

“So, Miss He, why did you go to University S?” Beside him, Xu Yu held up his mobile phone and asked He Chen curiously.

University S’s photography major was new and had low scores since most people entered through the liberal arts stream.

Especially since He Chen was from Beijing.

He Chen was resting with her eyes closed when she heard this. She opened her eyes and seriously thought about it before asking, “Is there a difference between the three schools?”

Judging by her expression, she seemed to be quite serious.

Xu Yu was speechless.

Such an infuriating answer.

Xu Yu almost choked.

Thinking about it, what Miss He said was right. 10 years ago, Beijing University, University A, and University S were really not comparable to University M. Compared to University M, these three schools were really not much different.

Xu Yu silently turned around to find Film Emperor Qin.

Holding a red pen, Qin Xiuchen was changing a line in the script with Director Lin when he saw Xu Yu’s expression. He looked up at him and asked, “What?”

“Did you receive a blow?” Director Lin had heard the staff talking and could only sneer.

Director Lin took a sip of tea, calm and relaxed.

Xu Yu coughed awkwardly.

He still couldn’t understand why besides his little niece, another person could frustrate him both physically and mentally.

“The next scene is outdoors.” Director Lin continued discussing with Qin Xiuchen. “I’m not at ease about the security in Continent M. I hope we can finish filming as soon as possible without any mishaps.”

Qin Xiuchen nodded while holding his notebook.

He had two years more of experience filming in Continent M than Director Lin and naturally knew that his words weren’t groundless.

“It hasn’t been peaceful there recently. Tell the others to pay more attention.” At the thought of what happened last night, Qin Xiuchen pondered for a while and warned.

“It has really been restless. Wasn’t it said that a college student went missing? I wonder if they can find him.” Director Lin sighed.

Continent M wasn’t managed by any country, and people disappeared inexplicably every day. This time, however, the disappearance of a college student had caused countless waves in the country, which was probably a gamble between the few forces.

When Gods fight, mortals suffer.

Qin Xiuchen took the script and went out to continue filming the next scene.

When he came out, He Chen had already fallen aside leaning on the recliner. She was still wearing the floral dress and had covered her face with his notebook.

Wearing a long floral skirt with her feet resting on the pedals, her white and thin ankles were revealed.

Although it was late July, the temperature in Continent M was lower than in China.

There was no air-conditioning on the set, only ice cubes and fans. The occasional blast of cold wind felt a little chilly.

Qin Xiuchen motioned to Xu Yu to cover her with a blanket and then went back to filming.

Xu Yu carefully covered He Chen with a blanket, relieved that she wasn’t a light sleeper like his little niece. He heaved a sigh of relief.

After covering her with the blanket, he went to the studio to find Qin Xiuchen. “The relationship between Chairman Qu and Miss He is a little weird.”

Qin Xiuchen leaned against the tree beside him and grinned.

…

The next scene was shot directly until 7:30 in the evening.

He Chen was awakened by the ringing of her cell phone.

She sat up and felt the blanket covering her body slide down. The blanket was gray, thin, and had a light minty scent.

Holding the blanket, she was still in a daze when the phone rang frantically again.

She glanced at it and saw a string of foreign numbers.

She directly ignored it.

Stretching, she got up and went to see the filming scene.

The scenery here was built by Lin Dahua at a high price. At this moment, the crew members were all standing at the edge, and most of the female staff was blushing slightly.

He Chen raised an eyebrow and approached with her phone.

The staff immediately made way for her. Now that the rumors between her and Director Lin had been cleared up, and Film Emperor Qin was taking such good care of her, most people’s attitude towards her had changed greatly.

When He Chen walked in, the long scene between Qin Xiuchen and Song Qingqing was already over.

Qin Xiuchen was only wearing a pair of white training pants, and his upper body was naked. His figure was the legendary definition of slender when clothed, muscular when naked. His naked upper body was refined, his collarbone was clear, and his muscular lines were extremely beautiful. Not only that, but even his complexion was also very delicate. At this moment, his black wig and body were mixed with rain.

He was sitting cross-legged under the waterfall, which was a completely real scene. On top of his head was a huge sprinkler pouring water with great impact.

After the scene was over, he got up and took the towel from Xu Yu.

His movements were soothing and graceful, and because he had performed under the sun for so long, his complexion was slightly reddish. However, the look on his face became increasingly tempting.

Song Qingqing wanted to apologize to him.

But apart from filming and discussing scenes, Qin Xiuchen hardly communicated with them. Even while discussing scenes with her, he was also alienated and distant.

Qin Xiuchen was famous for having no scandals in the industry, which wasn’t without reason.

She watched Qin Xiuchen leave with pursed lips.

Beside her, her manager came over and lowered his voice. “Just keep a tight leash on Chairman Qu. Don’t even dream of Film Emperor Qin.”

Disregarding the Qin family, just Film Emperor Qin’s status in the entertainment circle alone was impossible. With a simple wave of his hand, countless women would pounce forward.

In the beginning, even big beauties like Film Empress Jing had been defeated, much less Song Qingqing.

Song Qingqing knew this.

She remained silent and just removed her makeup. After work, she went back to the hotel and hurried to find Qu Zixiao. She told him about contacting her senior in the Criminal Investigation Department of Continent M today.

“My brother is nearby, he’ll come to the hotel later too.” Song Qingqing stood at the elevator entrance and said to Qu Zixiao, “He’ll be here soon, let’s go downstairs and wait for him.”

When they went downstairs, Song Qingqing’s brother had yet to arrive.

Song Qingqing said, “My brother is investigating the case here.”

“The college student’s disappearance?” Qu Zixiao’s secretary glanced at her.

Nodding, Song Qingqing thought for a moment and lowered her voice again. “It’s more than that, there are huge forces laundering money.”

Qu Zixiao and his secretary raised their heads and looked at her in shock.

Song Qingqing continued in a low voice, “The forces involved are a little too powerful…”

She was about to continue when she saw He Chen slowly walking towards them and immediately stopped talking.

The secretary also naturally stopped the discussion.

He Chen didn’t know that they were vigilant around her, but she didn’t care either. Ignoring the three of them, she walked straight through the doors, picked up her non-stop ringing phone, and cursed. “Bull**.”

After a pause, she said faintly, “I just heard that you opened the business…”