43 Chapter 43 Deployment Phase

Yan Wen was in no hurry to rush to the hotel or to ask about the work arrangements, so Bai Shanshan had no knowledge of what happened on the plane. Circling around, Bai Shanshan took off her sunglasses and gave Yan Wen a meaningful look. "It's been a few years, and you still look as beautiful. My brother didn't make a bad choice, but... I've heard about some rumors."

Yan Wen took measure of Bai Shanshan's attitude.

The Bai family had always been hesitant about her and Bai Zhexuan. For her to say so much, Bai Shanshan was definitely aware of the news that Yan Wen and Bai Zhexuan had broken up. Then, it was possible that the filming of this show was Bai Shanshan's idea.

Compared to proud and impetuous Jiang Lingyun, Bai Shanshan was a formidable opponent.

"With technological improvements, good news stays at home but bad news travels far," Yan Wen replied pointedly. But Bai Shanshan pretended not to understand. Instead, she smiled generously. She spoke in a tone filled with disdain as if it was perfectly fine that the Bais no longer had Yan Wen for their future daughter-in-law.

"It's very normal for young people nowadays to break up and get together again. Your industry is such a mess after all. A business-minded man like Zhexuan really needs someone to support him and worry about him. I think with your family relations so frosty, it's good for Zhexuan that you broke up. If you really love him, you should be happy for him and Lingyun."

Listening by the side, Xia was about to burst with indignation. How dare she say such things! How thick was her skin!

Bai Zhexuan's cheating was clearly the beginning, but to push all the blame on Yan Wen? It was not like Yan Wen refused to let go of Bai Zhexuan.

Just then, Bai Shanshan answered a call and her face suddenly changed. Ordering a subordinate to bring Yan Wen to the lounge, she brought another two assistants with her and headed to another exit, as if to meet someone.

"Bai Zhexuan's plane won't land for another thirty minutes. She's going towards the private access tunnels. Who is she meeting?"

Yan Wen rolled her eyes. "Who cares."

Her smile was as cold as the wind as she paid no attention to the Bai siblings. Putting Bai Shanshan's threatening words aside, she went to the lounge.

Bai Shanshan had received word that Dahua Entertainment president Jiang Sui-an was coming here on business, and was arriving around this time. She definitely had to go and see him. If she could strike a connection with Dahua Entertainment, Jiang Lingyun have no problem becoming a tremendous success. If that happened, there was no need to bother with a bit of a player like Yan Wen.

However, her people had not been able to get an exact time of arrival. By the time she reached the private access tunnel, Jiang Sui-an was already in a car on his way to his hotel, and was even video calling his new wife.

On the screen, his grayish-purple shirt gave him a distinguished look, his lips were slightly open, and hidden in his eyes was an obvious warmth. "It's past noon now. There's no filming today?"

"Probably not." Yan Wen checked the time and asked him with concern, "How about you? Will you be heading straight to work?"

Jiang Sui-an's gaze turned serious. "I'll probably be back late tonight. Don't wait for me and sleep early. I'll look for you if I get the chance."

Yan Wen did not think too deeply into his words and nodded, hanging up before the others returned.

Bai Shanshan had already picked up Bai Zhexuan and Jiang Lingyun but she was very unhappy. "I just missed him by a bit!"

"Shanshan, who were you waiting for? Lingyun needs to rest after such a long flight. Let's go back now, you can always call them to meet up right?"

"What do you know! That was Dahua Entertainment's president. I can't get his phone number." Bai Shanshan shook her head at Jiang Lingyun. If Jiang Lingyun wasn't pregnant, she would never accept such a spoilt sister-in-law.

Her earlier words were just for Yan Wen's benefit. Internally, she did not think that Jiang Lingyun was any better than Yan Wen. But with things the way they were, for the sake of the Bai family, she could not let Yan Wen mount a successful comeback.

Jiang Lingyun's frustration had not abated, and on seeing Yan Wen's relaxed figure, she turned to Bai Shanshan. "Shanshan. I missed you so much. Can I stay at your place tonight?"

Xia sneered to herself. Did she think she was already Bai Zhexuan's wife? How shameless!

Bai Shanshan understood and pulled at Jiang Lingyun's hand. "Of course, I have so much to tell you... Yan Wen, the hotel rooms have been booked for you. One for you and one for them, is that okay?"

There had never been any intention of letting Jiang Lingyun stay at a hotel from the start.

In the face of such arrangements, Jiang Lingyun was ecstatic. "Shanshan, you're the best. I can never get used to hotel beds."

Bai Shanshan smiled and held Jiang Lingyun's hand. After all, they now had a common enemy: Yan Wen. Anyone who was detrimental to the well-being of Grand Entertainment and Bai Zhexuan could not remain in the entertainment industry. This time, she would help her little brother out. What could a washed-up actress do?

This was Bai Shanshan's territory and she would ensure that Yan Wen wóuld never want to step into the entertainment industry ever again. Yan Wen calmly nodded and picked up her hand luggage."Alright."

Besides that one answer, she ignored them and walked out of sight with Xia and Chen Yu.

Shanshan, she's too much. She's so cold... She even deliberately left us and used her family connections to take a private plane!" Jiang Lingyun had seized the opportunity to mutter her complaints "A private plane? Bai Shanshan's face twitched, as she tucked that knowledge in her head. "Come on, you're all tired. We'll talk later."

Yan Wen had not, in fact, left the airport but waited at the parking lot. Three minutes later, the car Jiang Sui-an had sent was stopping right in front of them.

The driver was local and greeted her in fluent English. "Miss Yan, this way please."

Yan Wen smiled warmly in reply and, like a queen, entered the car.

On the way to their accommodation, Chen Yu received some news.

"Bai Shanshan's assistant has bribed Yan Wen's cameraman. She wants him to tamper with Yan Wen's drink and take advantage of her during the break. Then they'll leak the footage... That's horrible!"

Yan Wen turned around. "What else?"

Bai Shanshan had been part of the entertainment circle here for many years, and her company was of some renown. She would not only rely on such simple tactics

"They'll find another reason to swap you out and send word back that you seduced the cameraman in order to get a leg over everyone else. Thıs way, no prominent directors will want to work with you."

Xia's hands were clenched around her phone. "Luckily Chen Yu is on our side. otherwise..."

Yan Wen's expression was serious. She knew that this production would be dangerous, but had not considered how dirty their tactics would be. Yan Wen, what shall we do?"

"If Jiang Lingyun is seeking outside help, we will too," she said as she took out her phone. Looking at the numbers saved in her phone contact list, she fell silent.