C12 Warmhearted Protection

The conversation reached Shan Ruoshui's ears word for word. She was surprised to learn about the rumors circulating about her within the crew. No wonder she had noticed some people giving her strange looks lately. So, this was the reason.

As for the source of the rumors, after years in the entertainment industry, she had a pretty good idea. It was likely Qiao Faang, who had a grudge against her. As a second-tier actress, Qiao Faang found it easy to target a newcomer without connections. Although Ruoshui knew who was behind it, there was little she could do. Stirring up trouble would inevitably affect the filming, and they were already in the latter half of production. She didn't want to mess up her first show.

Ruoshui realized that letting the rumors spread wasn't a solution. Since she couldn't address the root of the problem, she decided to distance herself from Xi Mu for a while. Over time, the rumors would naturally die down.

With this plan in mind, Ruoshui began to deliberately avoid interacting with Xi Mu. Being perceptive, Xi Mu noticed the change and was puzzled.

One day, he found an opportunity to ask Ruoshui, "Has something happened recently?" His tone was full of concern.

Seeing his concern, Ruoshui suppressed her longing for her old friend and put on a polite facade, quite different from before.

Xi Mu could tell something was up, but since she didn't say anything, he couldn't do much.

Sometimes, people speak without realizing the impact of their words. During a break, Xi Mu overheard some crew members gossiping about Ruoshui. Hearing this, he understood everything. His expression darkened, his lips pressed into a thin line, as if he was brewing a storm.

Feeling a twinge of guilt towards Ruoshui, Xi Mu realized she was dealing with this alone without telling him.

With these thoughts, he decisively approached the group of crew members.

"Why don't you ask the person involved before spreading rumors? I'm simply mentoring a promising newcomer, Shan Ruoshui, as a senior. I don't want to hear any more gossip!" Xi Mu's voice was low and powerful, his expression stern.

The staff didn't expect the actor to overhear them and were a bit stunned. They quickly nodded in understanding and dispersed.

Xi Mu turned and walked over to Shan Ruoshui, sitting beside her with a gentle and sincere expression. "I heard about the rumors, and I'm really sorry! I've already cleared things up, so you don't need to worry anymore," Xi Mu said apologetically.

"It's okay, you don't need to apologize to me. Neither of us did anything wrong!" Shan Ruoshui replied with a playful wink.

Xi Mu suppressed the odd feeling in his heart and smiled slightly. With that, the matter was settled, and their relationship grew closer.

When Qiao Faang heard that Xi Mu had personally cleared things up for Shan Ruoshui, she angrily knocked all the makeup off the table, trembling slightly with a fierce expression. Her assistant, frightened, quietly cleaned up, grumbling internally.

Later, during a routine check of the filming progress, the screenwriter watched a few scenes performed by Shan Ruoshui and was captivated by her outstanding acting skills. Impressed, the screenwriter decided to extend her role, giving her as much screen time as Qiao Faang, the original third lead. This decision sparked envy among the crew and jealousy in Qiao Faang.

Soon, Shan Ruoshui was at her final scene. She stood at the edge of a misty cliff in a fiery red dress, the wind whipping her skirt and hair into a wild, ethereal beauty that was unforgettable.

"If I had been brave enough to tell you how I felt back then, would things have turned out differently..." she murmured, lost in thought.

"I owe you those words," she said weakly, her voice filled with regret and love.

The words "I love you" formed silently on her lips.

The screenwriter made a few changes to the plot, adding that the general also had feelings for Shen Qingyu. However, both were so reserved that they never expressed their emotions, leading to missed opportunities and, ultimately, a missed connection. In the end, Shen Qingyu soared away from the cliff's edge, disappearing into the mist...

Love arises without reason, and its depth is profound.

I believe this tragic couple will gain a lot of fans once the show airs.

Shan Ruoshui wrapped up filming with the crew, and everyone attended the wrap party hosted by Director Liu Ann. The group gathered at a nice restaurant, with the lead actors and the director sitting together, creating a lively and cheerful atmosphere. Shan Ruoshui sat next to Xi Mu, while Qiao Faang sat diagonally across from them, with the director and others in between, as everyone encouraged each other to drink.

Seeing this, Qiao Faang hatched a plan. She discreetly mixed a small glass of liquor with water, making it mostly water. Then, with a smile, she raised her glass and said, "Ruoshui, your acting is truly impressive! I toast to you." With that, she downed her drink.

"Everyone's having a great time today, let's not leave until we're all a little tipsy!" Qiao Faang exclaimed, trying to keep the energy high.

Caught in the moment, Shan Ruoshui found herself in a tough spot. Everyone looked at her expectantly as she glanced at the large glass of genuine liquor in front of her, feeling hesitant. Should she drink it?

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