After Transmigrating as the Vicious Female Supporting Character, I Ran Away While Pregnant - Chapter 23.2

Ranran ran to Mo Yueshuang’s side. Li Sheng reached out and asked Le Yuantian for the script. The places marked in red pen on the script were the parts of the plot that Le Yuantian found confusing.

“The beast arena fight. For this part, you only need to properly learn the fight movements from the action instructor. There’s no need to think too deeply about this scene.”

In the end, Di Xue would find this person hardworking and interesting, and personally step in to save him. The focus of this scene was still on Di Xue.

Le Yuantian stood there in a daze, looking at Li Sheng. After Li Sheng finished speaking to him, she received neither thanks nor a goodbye. Displeased, she frowned. “Is there anything else you don’t understand?”

“No, nothing else.” Le Yuantian took back the script and unwillingly looked toward Mo Yueshuang. At this moment, Mo Yueshuang had already taken Ranran’s hand and brought her to watch filming from close range.

Le Yuantian withdrew his gaze and smiled as he thanked Li Sheng. “I’ve remembered everything. Thank you so much for today.”

“No need to thank me. This is also part of my work.”

Le Yuantian no longer had much reason to stay, so after thanking Li Sheng, he left.

Li Sheng vaguely remembered that this person was one of the first batch of artists under Jiawei Media Entertainment. Judging from his appearance, he was indeed someone who could easily become popular. It was just that his temperament was too restless, and his desire for success was too strong.

However, it was also reasonable for Jiawei to choose him as one of the first debut artists. Five years later, even if Jiawei could not contend with the Yu family, it still needed a foundation to stand on. Le Yuantian happened to fit the current public aesthetic perfectly. His character setting was also arranged well: a sunny and handsome big boy, simple, clean, and youthful. A person like this was very eye-catching.

And beneath his pure appearance, he himself hid the heart of a ruthless wild wolf. A person like this would soon be able to bring Jiawei Media Entertainment to a higher level in the industry.

Having ambition was a good thing, but once that ambition was used on the wrong path, Le Yuantian’s road would not go far either.

Li Sheng called Yu Jiawei on the spot. Using the excuse of celebrating her birthday today, Yu Jiawei originally wanted to decline. But thinking that it was her good friend’s once-a-year special day, and that the two neither-big-nor-small collaborations she had on hand could be postponed, she agreed to the appointment.

After hanging up, Li Sheng saw Le Yuantian go over to the side of another actress who did not have many scenes in the drama, but whose role carried considerable weight. That actress also had quite a high status in the industry. Although she could not compare with Mo Yueshuang, her company was strong in the circle. She had a manager and two assistants following her, which was truly much better than Mo Yueshuang.

“Mommy!” Ranran ran over with a prop gun from the crew on her back. She ran up to Li Sheng and held it up high for Li Sheng to see. “Mommy, I want this.”

Li Sheng was a little surprised. Her Ranran had always liked pink little princess things. Why had her taste changed today, even switching her toy style?

Li Sheng crouched down. “You like it?”

“Ranran likes it.” Ranran hugged it and refused to let go. Li Sheng smiled. “But this is something those uncles, aunties, big brothers, and big sisters need to use for work.”

“Mommy, can we buy it?”

In Ranran’s worldview, the idea that things she wanted could be bought with money already existed. Li Sheng did not think this was bad either. To Ranran, the things she thought could be bought if she wanted them had always been objects. She had never done anything that forced others, just like how she liked the quiet Mo Yueshuang but had never said, “I’ll give you money, so come keep me company.”

“Not right now. Once this film is finished, they should release the same model as a toy. When that happens, Mommy will buy it for you, okay?”

Ranran wanted it right now. She hugged the prop gun, tightly pressed her little red lips together, clenched her little fists, and furrowed her two tiny princess brows slightly. Only after quite a while did she think it through and tell Li Sheng her answer.

“Okay. But Mommy, can Ranran play with it for a while now?”

Li Sheng flipped through the notice schedule. Today, only the scene in the afternoon would need this prop. She smiled and rubbed the little one’s hair, agreeing.

Ranran happily held the toy gun and imitated the actors she had just seen, going “bang, bang, bang” on the set. Occasionally, some actresses who thought the little dumpling was too cute would even cooperate with her and act as if they had been hit.

This side was playing happily when Director Wen came over with a worried face.

“Li Sheng, do you know any actresses?”

Director Wen told Li Sheng about Yin Siqin. Li Sheng remembered that actress. She was playing a researcher. She did not have many scenes, but she was the kind of presence who would occasionally appear throughout the entire story.

Wen Tingzong frowned and sighed. “The official account already posted it long ago, and the cast list was also announced. At this time, changing actors because of a car accident is reasonable, but it still won’t have a good impact on the drama. And because the accident happened while she was with the crew, no one is willing to come replace her. Although it’s a good opportunity, if word spreads, it won’t sound good for their reputation. Most people in the circle are also superstitious and feel that touching this kind of thing is unlucky. I’ve contacted everyone I can. Either they don’t have time in their schedule, or they feel their image doesn’t fit and can’t come.”

“Usually, if we’re talking about one of my productions, they would line up and beg me to choose them. Look at how these people seek profit and avoid harm.”

In fact, Yin Siqin was not exactly suitable for the kind of meticulous character who wore a white coat. But the acting skills she had honed in the industry over the years allowed people to ignore the mismatch in her own image. If she acted it out, it could still make people’s eyes light up.

Li Sheng subconsciously thought back to the people she knew: someone who wore a white coat, serious, rigorous, and meticulous.

“I know a female doctor. Thinking about it carefully, her image does fit very well. But she’s a doctor, so she probably won’t come act.”

Director Wen, whose heart had been irritable and depressed all morning, immediately became lively. He could not wait to ask Li Sheng for her contact information.

Someone even the original author felt matched the role—if she could come act, she would naturally be the most suitable. As for acting skills, they could audition her first and see. That was better than having no clue at all right now.

Wen Tingzong was worried about not being able to contact a suitable actress, while news about Li Sheng had already spread outside.

Within the wealthy circles of F Province, any actresses with good acting skills, a good image, and some connection or familiarity with them had all been contacted.

They were all offered generous benefits, asking them to go to the production crew and try out.

As long as there was an opportunity to connect with Li Sheng, no one wanted to give it up. And one by one, they all guarded the news in tacit understanding, afraid of leaking the information that the Li family’s young lady had already returned to the country and was on Director Wen’s set.

“I’ll reshoot Yin Siqin’s scenes, and the new notice will be released again. I’ll have to trouble you and the assistant director to contact that female doctor. What do you think? If it works out, sign the contract as early as possible.”

Li Sheng had promised Ranran that she would rest today and not work, but things on the production crew’s side were indeed quite urgent. Having so many people waiting was both wasting time and burning money.

“I’m resting today.” Li Sheng planned to accept this task, but she also needed to give Ranran some compensation.

When Director Wen heard this sentence, half his heart turned cold. Was Li Sheng refusing?

“I still brought my child here. I promised my daughter that today I would rest and not work. If I suddenly leave now, I’ll be breaking my promise to the child.” Li Sheng spoke very seriously. “I can lie to anyone, but I can’t lie to a child. In her little world, the person she trusts most is me. I cannot disappoint someone who gives me all her trust.”

Wen Tingzong could not wipe away his tears of hardship. “Then what should we do? If you don’t go, and I don’t go, the assistant director alone won’t be able to handle it.”

“I can go, but you see, my daughter likes Mo Yueshuang very much. Can I borrow her for a day?”

Mo Yueshuang did not have many scenes today, so letting her leave was no problem. Wen Tingzong was wildly delighted inside, but on his face, he made a troubled expression. “This… letting the female lead go along isn’t impossible. It’s just…”

“Just what?”

“It’s just that if we suddenly transfer the female lead away, I’ll have to rearrange the notices again, and some people’s schedules will have to change too. It really is a little troublesome.” Wen Tingzong spoke hesitantly.

Li Sheng understood that he wanted to raise some conditions. Li Sheng could not help smiling. “Director Wen, this film is not something I must shoot. Going to find that doctor is also not something I must do. Although I haven’t earned that much over the years, paying a breach-of-contract penalty is still within my means.”

Wen Tingzong was frightened by Li Sheng. In all his years of work, he had collaborated with many screenwriters, but he had never met someone like Li Sheng, who was both tough and stubborn, and also very willful.

When working with someone, the scary thing was not a greedy partner. The scary thing was when the other party wanted nothing and did not care about anything. With someone like that, there was no point of control at all. Just like Li Sheng now—if she wanted to come, she came; if she did not want to come, she could pay the penalty and leave.

“Rearranging the notice is indeed a little troublesome, but I’ll arrange it as quickly as possible.” Wen Tingzong smiled. “Take Mo Yueshuang with you. Go early and come back early. Handle the matter as soon as possible.”

And just like that, Li Sheng brought Ranran along and conveniently abducted Mo Yueshuang too.

After Mo Yueshuang changed out of her costume and was brought into the car by Li Sheng, she still did not quite understand the situation. Ranran sat beside her, hugging her arm. Li Sheng was driving in front. Mo Yueshuang still could not help asking her, “The director wants us to go together to find a female doctor and invite her to audition as Yin Siqin’s replacement?”

“Mm. But I think there isn’t much hope. Director Wen still wants to give it a try, though.”

In all her years since debuting, this was the first time Mo Yueshuang had encountered something like this: halfway through filming, they wanted the female lead and the screenwriter to go invite a doctor to audition.

Li Sheng first brought Mo Yueshuang and Ranran to eat something. During the meal, she contacted Bai Jing. She did not say what it was about, only asking if Bai Jing was free at noon because she wanted to bring a friend to treat her to a meal.

Bai Jing happened to be resting today, and there was nothing important at the hospital, so she agreed without hesitation.

Ranran sat beside Li Sheng. Watching the time slowly reach ten forty, she suddenly excitedly hugged Li Sheng and said, “Mommy, happy birthday!”

Li Sheng suddenly froze, then remembered that more than a month ago, Ranran had pestered her and asked when she had been born. Li Sheng only knew her birthday, not the exact time, but she remembered Ranran’s birth year, month, day, hour, and minute, even the seconds.

Ranran had pestered her to know Li Sheng’s exact birth time too. Li Sheng thought about it and told her the specific time she was reborn into this world. She remembered that after waking up in the hospital, the first thing she did was look at her phone, which showed 10:40 a.m.

She had not expected Ranran to already be planning to celebrate her birthday from that time.

Li Sheng held up her daughter’s little face, happily leaned over, and kissed her fiercely. Ranran laughed happily.

Only then did Mo Yueshuang remember that today was Li Sheng’s birthday. And she had spent the entire morning choosing a gift, but just after she paid for it, Li Sheng and Ranran happened to come to the crew to find her.

“Li Sheng.”

“Mm?”

Li Sheng was playing with Ranran. Suddenly hearing Mo Yueshuang call her, she turned her head and looked at her.

“Happy birthday.”

There were not many excessive blessings, just four very ordinary words, yet Li Sheng became somewhat dazed and distracted. She still remembered when she had once been locked in the laboratory. After finally getting a pause in the experiments and having time for the test subjects to rest, that day happened to be her birthday. The iron fence separated two different worlds. Di Xue had returned from a mission, covered in blood, standing outside the iron bars. Weakly, she had said to her, “Li Sheng, happy birthday.”

“Mm, thank you.” Li Sheng once again thought of her previous life. She had clearly told herself many times that her previous life was already a dream left in her mind. The current her was the one who was alive, the one who truly existed.

But had she really let go of her previous life?

If she had really let go, why did she write that biography? Why had she not refused when the adaptation was proposed?

Mo Yueshuang knew that everyone had a unique story belonging only to themselves. Li Sheng must have one too. It was just that Li Sheng’s personality was cold and indifferent. Presumably, Li Sheng’s past story was not beautiful.

“Let’s go out for a walk. We’ll go to the appointment at two in the afternoon,” Li Sheng suggested. Mo Yueshuang naturally agreed.

Ranran bought some more toys and snacks she liked, held them in her arms, and followed Li Sheng. She looked obedient, cute, and eye-catching.

“Mommy, I want to eat this.”

When they reached the pedestrian food street, Ranran was like a little horse that had slipped its reins. She hopped up and down in front of the food shop whose food she wanted to eat, waiting for Li Sheng and Mo Yueshuang.

Li Sheng looked at Mo Yueshuang. After understanding, Mo Yueshuang nodded, indicating that she could go in.

And so, Ranran, who had just finished eating, was brought into another shop.

This shop’s location was very good. Basically, the first thing people noticed when they came here was this shop. In addition, it was an old brand business. The boss and proprietress were good at running it, and the things in the shop were both good quality and inexpensive. Even when it was not a holiday, this place was still very busy.

However, when there were many people, there would always be a few sharp-eyed ones who noticed Mo Yueshuang.

—“She looks like Mo Yueshuang. Look, is it her?”

—“She does look a lot like her, but she’s a big star. How would she come here to shop?”

—“Big stars are people too. What’s wrong with a person coming out to shop?”

—“Stop joking. Even if a big star came out to shop, have you ever seen one bringing a wife and child?”

Li Sheng asked the boss whether there were any private rooms left. The boss regretfully informed her there were none. Mo Yueshuang was a big star, and showing her face here was truly inappropriate. Even though she had already put on sunglasses and a mask, some people were still guessing based on her figure and temperament.

“Ranran, there’s no space here. Let’s change to another shop, okay?” Li Sheng picked up her precious daughter. Ranran was somewhat reluctant. She looked pitifully at Mo Yueshuang and then at Li Sheng.

Mo Yueshuang’s heart softened completely. She tugged at Li Sheng’s clothes and said softly, “Li Sheng, let’s stay here.”

“But you.”

Mo Yueshuang immediately took off her mask, smiled, and adjusted her sunglasses. “It’s fine. How could people recognize me wherever I go? Besides, I’m still wearing sunglasses.”

The sunglasses were large and could indeed cover some of her face, but true fans who were familiar with Mo Yueshuang might not recognize her at first glance, yet they would recognize her after looking a few more times.

—“After she took off the mask, she looks even more like her. What should I do? If it really is her and I miss this, won’t I regret it for the rest of my life?”

—“Then should we go over and say hello? If it’s her, you’ve made a huge gain. If it isn’t, you won’t lose a cent.”

—“No, no, I’m nervous. Look, has my makeup smudged?”

Li Sheng was not a pretentious person either. Since Mo Yueshuang said it was fine, and Ranran truly wanted to try this shop’s food, then there was no need for her to take a roundabout route and bring Ranran away, then coax Ranran by saying they would come next time.

Li Sheng found a seat in an inconspicuous corner and straightforwardly let Ranran order many things she liked.

Ranran had a small appetite and could not eat this much, but there were still two adults beside her, so Li Sheng did not stop her too much.

“Li Sheng.”

While waiting for the food, Mo Yueshuang could not help calling Li Sheng. Li Sheng, who had been looking down at her phone, slowly raised her head and looked at her, asking with slight confusion, “What is it?”

“Li Sheng, do we count as friends now?”

Mo Yueshuang was nervous. Deep in her heart, she somewhat longed for her relationship with Li Sheng to go one step further. But after thinking seriously, it did not seem like the closeness between friends. It seemed like another kind of even more intimate…

It was just that, at this time, Mo Yueshuang did not dare think too deeply. When she first discovered that Li Sheng was the original author of this film, she had felt somewhat glad. Many scenes had appeared in her mind of being able to see Li Sheng often on the production crew and occasionally gathering with her.

At that time, she had not thought too much. She had simply felt happy for herself. After so many years, she could finally make a friend.

But this joy did not last long. After filming started, Li Sheng had begun avoiding her, and it continued for more than half a month.

When she heard Chen Yue say that Li Sheng had specially gone to Director Wen to ask for a half-hour rest period so she could eat properly, her heart had felt warm, yet somewhat sour. This feeling made her a little uncomfortable, but it was something she liked.

She looked at the person sitting opposite her, whose temperament was cold and whose appearance was outstanding. Someone like Li Sheng surely did not lack pursuers. Especially with Li Sheng’s family background, she would not lack excellent dating partners even more.

Then thinking of herself, she was in the entertainment industry, this huge swamp, covered in filth and mud.

Author’s Note:

Momo has started to be moved. Once she sorts out her feelings, she’ll pretty much start taking action.

Mo Yueshuang: I heard everyone doesn’t believe I’m the top. Hehe, the good show is still ahead.

Li Sheng: I heard everyone finds it hard to believe I’m the bottom. I’m truly sorry to disappoint you, but I’ll work hard to try and turn over.

Momo: Turn over? Lie flat and receive?

A-Li: No, I mean turn over and be on top.

Momo: On top and move by yourself? You like that position? If A-Li wants it, I can cooperate.

A-Li: Stop! Ranran’s kindergarten is here. I’m taking the child out of the car.

…

Mo Yueshuang: Li Sheng, why is your face red?

Li Sheng raised her hand to touch her face with a serious expression, her brows lightly furrowed: Is my face red?

Taking advantage of her inattention, Mo Yueshuang kissed her earlobe. Her red lips parted slightly and bit down neither lightly nor heavily. In an instant, Li Sheng’s face turned bright red, and her whole body stiffened, not daring to move: Mo… Mo Yueshuang. What are you doing?

Mo Yueshuang: Look~ Now your face is red. If you don’t believe me, I’ll help you feel it.