Chapter 147: Playing Her

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Even though Xia Yangyang had somewhat anticipated it, upon her return to the film crew, she was immediately surrounded.

“Yangyang, I never thought you’d be Mrs. Shengyuan! President Gu’s press conference today was so impressive,” one crew member exclaimed.

“Yangyang, we’re so jealous! All those seafood feasts when President Gu visited the set—that was all because of you!” another chimed in.

“Yangyang, we’ve been friends for so long, and you kept it a secret? That’s not cool. You owe us a meal!” a third added.

The female crew members buzzed around Xia Yangyang, their chatter filling the air. Ironically, Xia Yangyang had been part of the crew for a considerable time, but because of Xia Weiwei, everyone had kept their distance. Now, seeing her elevated status, they flocked to her. Xia Yangyang neither dismissed their opportunism nor looked down on them; it was simply the nature of the industry. Like ivy seeking a tall tree, everyone was driven by self-interest.

Xia Weiwei sat alone at her makeup table, snapping a kohl pencil in two. She stood abruptly, pushed through the crowd, and sneered, “Do you really believe the news? I don’t believe you’re actually married. Gu Qichen is just trying to save face.”

Yu Minmin interjected, “Xia Weiwei, didn’t you see the news? President Gu even released his marriage certificate! How does it feel to have your dream prince become your brother-in-law?”

Xia Weiwei, trembling with rage, ignored Yu Minmin, pointing at Xia Yangyang. “Xia Yangyang, when did you start seducing Gu Qichen? You’ve been playing me for a fool! You’re so scheming, do you think I’m an idiot?”

Xia Yangyang had always aspired to be Mrs. Gu. When the Gu family announced a public dating event, she had pursued participation relentlessly. However, the marriage certificate revealed a date that predated the event, meaning the humiliation she suffered at the Gu family gathering wasn't accidental; it was inevitable. Xia Yangyang had been married to Gu Qichen while Xia Weiwei fell for him, unaware of the truth. Was this meticulously orchestrated humiliation Xia Yangyang’s ultimate goal?

Xia Yangyang, however, felt it was unfair. She hadn't paid attention to Xia Weiwei's love life; only Shen Manbing's visit and Xia Weiwei's unusual behavior revealed her infatuation with Gu Qichen.

“I told you before,” Xia Yangyang said, “but you didn’t believe me.”

Xia Weiwei’s face flushed crimson. “With your looks, how could I believe it? You must have used underhanded tactics; otherwise, why would Gu Qichen be interested in you?”

Lu Yao calmly remarked, “Didn’t someone threaten to jump off the Mingzhu Building if Gu Qichen was Yangyang’s husband? I doubt they'll back down now.”

Xia Weiwei glared accusingly at Lu Yao and the others. “You opportunists! Now that Xia Yangyang has power, you cling to her. But how long will this last? They'll divorce sooner or later. Just wait and see!” With that, she stormed off in a huff.

The others looked at Xia Yangyang sympathetically. “Yangyang, she’s just jealous. Don’t take it to heart.”

Xia Yangyang wasn't bothered; Xia Weiwei had always treated her this way. She was used to it.

Xia Weiwei paused, looking around. “Where’s Chen Yu?”