Fleeting Fortune: A Pampered Life

Chapter 606: 386 Wanwan Confronts Head-on: Not a Magnanimous Person (2 more chapters)

On the set of “Feng Que,” within the photography studio

You Congrong had just finished a scene, the crew was busy setting up for the next one, and reporters had

already swarmed around her, keeping a bit of distance. On film sets, unlike press conferences, reporters and

their interviewees are practically face to face.

“Qi Zeyan'’s decision to hold open interviews, although not explicitly stated against Jiang Jinsang, has clearly

targeted You Congrong. The motive is pretty obvious.”

Qi Zeyan wouldn't be foolish enough to tell everyone that his aim was against Jiang Jinsang; he needed to leave

himself a way out.

All he had to do was tell everyone that You Congrong would be accepting interviews, send the message, and

anyone with eyes would understand...

“It’s also unclear what issues have arisen between the two of them.”

“Tang Wan's stuwas accused of copyright infringement, and Qi Zeyan has probably been troubled by it for a

while now. Their mutual grievances are not something we can comprehend.”

“That's true. Even Jiang Er'ye [Jiang the second] and Xie Gongzi [Master Xiel, who are arch-enemies, managed to

make peace, so our understanding of their personal disputes is very limited.”

“The only pity is that the mountain signal is not very good, so there's no way to conduct a live broadcast.”

While reporters had much to discuss about recent events, the grievances between Qi Zeyan and Jiang Jinsang

were beyond their knowledge. They could only focus on You Congrong, hoping to glean sclues from her.

“Congrong, did today’s filming go well for you? Wearing such a heavy headdress for a period cost

must be quite tough,” the reporters had a slew of questions they wanted to ask her but started with some

inconsequential small talk.

“It’s alright. The hardest work is by the teachers and the director in our crew. They're more tired than | am,” You

Congrong said, still wearing the makeup from her role.

“It's been said that the dialogue in this movie is a bit tricky, but you seemed very familiar with your lines earlier.”

You Congrong smiled, “There are many seniors in this film. | worry about not being able to keep up, so | have to

work extra hard.”

“It is rumored that you and the Film Emperor...”

The reporter, who started with questions about the filming, then changed tack and handed over the recorder.

“Congrong, have you been following the recent news on the internet?”

“What are you referring to?” You Congrong asked, holding microphones from several websites, her smile never

faltering, always composed and calm.

Qi Zeyan had earlier informed her that they couldn't live stream due to the signal issues in the mountains,

meaning there was room for editing any interviews.

Naturally, she was even less worried.

“Do you know Jiang Jinsang?” the reporter inquired.

“In all of Beijing, who doesn’t know Jiang Jinsang?” You Congrong laughed.

“Netizens claim he’s your first love. Is that true?”

“First love?” You Congrong feigned surprise. “We're just classmates.”

She did not directly answer the question.

“Then why were you photographed going to the hospital together? What was that about?”

You Congrong’s smile turned resigned, “We just happened to meet by chance, | didn’t expect someone would

exploit it deliberately for hype.”

“But there are speculations that due to your relationship with Jiang Jinsang, you've been deliberately suppressed

by Tang Wan, like the recent statement she issued without giving you any face—is that so?”

You Congrong sighed, “You're all reading too much into it. Tang Wan, Jiang Jinsang, and | are all friends; there's

no truth to any deliberate suppression.”

“Besides, why would Tang Wan believe such slander and act against me?”

“You're all thinking too much.”

A short distance away, the director and crew were preparing for the next shot while also observing the interview

on the sidelines.

“What's the point of this interview? She's just playing Tai Chi the whole time, neither clarifying her relationship

with Jinsang nor subtly undermining Tang Wan.”

“Tang Wan really has hit a streak of bad luck. Not only is the copyright issue unresolved, but she’s also getting

tied to this whole scenario.”

“Is Tang Wan going through a bout of misfortune lately? Nothing seems to be going her way, neither work nor

family.”

The crew who were shooting with You Congrong were well aware of her temperament. She had argued with the

staff during the costfitting and damaged sprops, becoming notoriously difficult to work with within the

circle.

Though Tang Wan wasn’t often in contact with them, she was known to have a good nature.

However, You Congrong had crafted a strong public persona, supported by a group of die-hard fans. There was

squiet criticism of her, but it was more sensible to keep it private and avoid an ugly rift.

The reporters weren't fools; seeing her dodge questions without giving them a straight answer, they inevitably

frowned.

“Congrong, regarding the copyright infringement issue facing Tang Wan’s studio, has it affected your filming in

any way? What's your take on this matter?”

You Congrong pursed her lips, “I'm not very familiar with the situation, but | believe if Tang Wan is innocent of

copyright infringement, she will be given fair treatment.”

“So, you believe Tang Wan is innocent?”

“I believe in the innocence of the innocent.”

You Congrong, faced with the reporters, was an old hand now, never taking sides, and certainly never openly

expressing support or belief in anyone!

“So, with such rumors circulating about you and Fifth Master, what do you think Wanwan would think?” The

reporter was somewhat helpless, as it seemed that today they were unlikely to get much of anything.

“I'm very sorry for causing trouble for them as a couple, but Teacher Tang is a very reasonable and generous

person who will definitely not believe these kinds of rumors circulating online.”

All journalists exchanged looks...

Nobody was a fool, especially sof the female reporters, who felt particularly uncomfortable hearing this.

Rumors had already formed; how could there be no trouble at all? Now you're acting completely innocent, so if

Wanwan gets angry, it seems like it's because she’s not generous enough?

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The interview went on for over ten minutes, and the journalists got almost no useful or sensational information.

You Congrong maintained a smile from beginning to end. She seemed to foresee how Qi Zeyan would present

her after today.

“Everyone, we have scenes to shoot later, and Congrong needs to touch up her makeup, so...” The agent walked

over, and from start to finish, she was on tenterhooks. Seeing the interview was finally drawing to a close, she

took a long breath of relief and prepared to take her away.

The journalists knew that You Congrong wouldn't spill the beans, but as they saw her about to leave, they

couldn’t help but push forward.

“Miss You, give us a little more. Are you and Fifth Master just classmates and friends, or is there another kind of

relationship?”

“Say a bit more, please. What are your private relationships with Fifth Master or Teacher Tang like?”

“You just said that you are friends with both parties; have you had any private communication after the incident

occurred?”

“Sorry, we have shooting to do and can’t entertain more interviews today, maybe another time,” the agent and

the crew members said, guarding her as they prepared to leave.

Just then, a gentle female voice suddenly cfrom one side.

“Miss You, why the rush to leave?”

The crew knew that this interview was specially arranged by Qi Zeyan for You Congrong, and other female

celebrities in the crew had carefully avoided it. Suddenly hearing someone speak, everyone turned their gaze in

unison.

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There was an exclamation from the crowd, “Tang Wan? Am | seeing things right? How dare she chere?”

“This lady from a prominent family really is different; her whole aura is amazing.”

“She’s indeed got guts.”

Tang Wan’s demeanour was languid, and while there was no sharp edge to be seen on her, her presence was

impressive, as if even her walking posture had been refined and polished to be pleasing to the eye.

With people surrounding her, journalists wanted to rush over but didn’t dare to. They could not afford to bump

into her, causing a stir.

The previously chaotic crowd of journalists parted like the Red Sea, creating an aisle through which Tang Wan,

much to You Congrong’s disbelief, approached.

You Congrong’s heart skipped a beat when she saw Tang Wan; how dare she chere?

These were all journalists!

It was You Congrong’s agent, however, who, upon seeing Tang Wan, instinctively tightened her grip, musing

inwardly:

It might be over!

She had warned her before: those who play with fire will eventually get burned.

“Miss You, what’s wrong? You don’t seem very happy to see me,” Tang Wan said with a smile, warm and non-

threatening.

“Why would | be? It’s just... somewhat surprising. How could you...”

With the infringement matter still unresolved, her public appearance was one thing, but right in front of so many

journalists—what exactly was Tang Wan planning?

“Strictly speaking, I'm also part of this crew; it’s just that the people normally liaising with the crew are others

from our studio. Is it so strange forto appear here as a member of the crew?”

“That's not what | meant.”

“Just now, | listened to Miss You's comment aboutand, honestly...” Tang Wan smiled, “I might disappoint

you.”

“What do you mean by that?” You Congrong was still relatively composed at this point.

After all, there were so many journalists and crew members around, and Qi Zeyan was on her side. She didn’t

believe Tang Wan would cause any problems here.

“I may not be inclined to seek revenge for every grievance, but when someone repeatedly crosses the line, |

won't be courteous to her.”

Her voice was soft and gentle, with a distinctive softness typical of Southern dialect, but she was signaling to

everyone present—

Her presence today might just mean she was ready for a confrontation.

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Tang Wan laughed lightly: “So, Miss You, you think too highly of me, especially when dealing with someone as

shameless—I'm really not a person who's particularly reasonable or generous!”