After Transmigrating Into The Novel, The White Moonlight And The Female Lead Of The Abusive Romance Got Their Happy Ending - Chapter 3

As the car drove away from the villa, Madam Fu’s expression immediately darkened.

“That little girl from the Wen family truly has no manners. When an elder lectures her, she should simply listen. Now she even dares to talk back. Her parents have spoiled her so badly that she thinks she can do whatever she wants!”

“Mom, don’t be angry,” Fu Xuan comforted her from beside her. “Once she marries into our family, you can teach her properly. With you here, she definitely won’t be allowed to disgrace the Fu family.”

“You really need to try harder. She’s only a young woman, yet after all this time, you still haven’t managed to win her over?”

“She’s different from the people in the entertainment industry. Ordinary opportunities and resources don’t interest her. Just wait. Even the fiercest woman will eventually yield to a persistent man. I’ll definitely marry her and bring her into the family.”

“It’s not as though she’s the only possible choice, but she happened to return at exactly the right time. Besides, the former director of cardiac surgery at Huadu University Affiliated Hospital—who is now the hospital’s vice president—is her mentor. Her joining the cardiac surgery department and performing operations is already a certainty. You understand what I mean, don’t you?”

“I understand, Mom.”

“My poor son. Once the important matter is finished, you can keep her around like a decorative vase. I promise I won’t let her interfere with you having fun outside.”

“Don’t worry, Mom. I’m about to leave town to film a movie anyway, so it’s the perfect chance to give her the cold shoulder for a while. After that, winning her over will be easy.”

Meanwhile, Wen Tang followed her parents back inside and was immediately met with her mother’s reproachful gaze.

“You. You hardly ever said a word before, but one trip abroad has turned you sharp-tongued. I’m not saying you shouldn’t speak up, but your Aunt Fu is still the madam of the Fu family. Completely offending them won’t do you any good.”

“I understand. I’ll be more tactful in the future.”

Mother Wen pulled her down onto the sofa.

“Tell me the truth. What do you think of Ah-Xuan? He has waited for you all this time. The moment he heard you were coming home, he immediately came over with his mother.”

Wen Tang looked directly at Mother Wen and answered without hesitation.

“I don’t like him.”

“I still think he’s a decent person. And with the friendship between your Aunt Fu and me, she certainly wouldn’t allow him to mistreat you. Ah-Xuan will be leaving for another province soon. Think it over carefully again, all right?”

But if Fu Xuan’s mother truly cared about that friendship, then even if Wen Tang had done something wrong, why had Fu Xuan refused to spare her parents at the end of the novel?

Unfortunately, the whole matter sounded far too absurd. Father and Mother Wen would never believe her. She had to find another reason to prove that neither Fu Xuan nor his mother necessarily bore the Wen family any goodwill.

“But—” Wen Tang frowned. “Don’t you think he’s incredibly fake?”

She took out her phone. The number-one trending topic read:

RISING STARLET AND ‘ZIWEI STAR’ DIRECTOR SPOTTED ENTERING AND LEAVING HOTEL TOGETHER LATE AT NIGHT

Ever since she transmigrated, the words “Fu Xuan,” “relationship,” and “scandal” had appeared on the trending list at least once almost every week.

“Look at how many actresses he’s been rumored to be intimate with.” She handed the phone to Mother Wen. “Yu Qing, Xie Wanwan, Wang Yulan…”

“That’s normal in the entertainment industry. Your Aunt Fu already told me that those actresses’ agencies were only trying to create publicity. Ah-Xuan is too kind, which is why they keep dragging him into rumors.”

“Mom—” Wen Tang interrupted her. “What if some of them are true? Do you believe everything Aunt Fu says?”

Mother Wen said unhappily, “You child, I’m only doing this for your own good…”

Seeing that Mother Wen was angry, Father Wen hurried over with a plate of sliced fruit.

“All right, let young people decide their own relationships. Come, come. Have some fruit—”

“That’s right, Mom. Stop worrying about me.” Wen Tang acted spoiled with her. “No matter what happens to me in the future, won’t I still be your daughter?”

She scratched her head with a headache.

She could see it now. Fu Xuan had built an excellent image for himself in the Wen household. Without sufficient evidence, Mother Wen would not easily abandon her plans to match them together.

…

At seven in the evening, the vast backstage area of Huadu Television Station was still brightly lit.

A gentle knock sounded at the station director’s office door.

Meng Hong capped his pen and called, “Come in.”

Shi Nanqiao pushed open the door.

“Director, you wanted to see me?”

“Ah, Xiao Shi. Come and sit.” Meng Hong adjusted his glasses and gestured for Shi Nanqiao to take a seat.

“The interview you conducted in the mountain region this time was extremely successful. Our colleagues over there have all thanked you for stepping in and turning the situation around. The station never mistreats people who have made valuable contributions. We just held a meeting to discuss it—”

He deliberately picked up his cup, took a sip of water, and paused for a moment before continuing.

“As it happens, the host of One-on-One recently resigned.

“The station has decided to place the sixth season of One-on-One in your hands. I have already contacted your first interview subject for you—a cardiac surgeon at Huadu University Affiliated Hospital. She is strikingly attractive, exceptionally accomplished, and certain to generate a great deal of public interest.”

It had worked!

Shi Nanqiao lowered her eyes, concealing the joy in them.

One-on-One was a long-running interview program on Huadu Television Station. In recent years, with the rise of the internet, its popularity had become lukewarm.

However, in her previous life, during the sixth season, the production team experimented with uploading behind-the-scenes clips online. The unexpectedly cute contrast shown by the accomplished guests attracted the attention of countless netizens, and the program’s ratings suddenly rose into the station’s top three.

One of the people Shi Nanqiao wanted revenge against was the heir to the enormous Fu family. She needed to develop her own influence in secret and strive to destroy them with one decisive strike.

Suppressing the joy in her heart, she raised her eyes once more and resumed the composed demeanor of a professional host.

“Yes. I will not disappoint the station’s expectations or waste the effort you have put into cultivating me.”

“It’s good that you have such ambition.” Meng Hong stood and patted her shoulder. “Xiao Shi, I’m waiting to hear of your victory! Some people at the station opposed this reassignment, so you absolutely must not make me lose face.”

“Director, please rest assured. I will not disappoint you.”

“Good!” Meng Hong clapped his hands and encouraged Shi Nanqiao for a while longer before finally letting her leave.

Before Shi Nanqiao even entered the office, she heard the people inside discussing her promotion.

“I’m telling you, I have no idea what kind of spell she cast on the station director during this business trip. My uncle told me that during the meeting, the director insisted on giving One-on-One to Shi Nanqiao no matter what.”

The speaker was a female host who had joined the station at the same time as Shi Nanqiao. The two had never gotten along.

“There’s nothing anyone can do. She’s beautiful. If you had her face, One-on-One would be yours today.”

“But I watched that interview program she produced about volunteer teachers in rural villages. It really was quite good. Maybe she genuinely has talent?” someone spoke up for her.

A shrill voice immediately retorted, “You couldn’t have produced that report yourself? Besides, Brother Wang has worked at the station for so many years. Even if he hasn’t achieved anything outstanding, he still deserves credit for all his hard work. Since the previous host of One-on-One resigned, Brother Wang should have been the one to replace him. But now look—a little girl who has only been in the industry for a few years has stolen it from him!”

“Exactly. Brother Wang, if I were you, I would confront her face-to-face and teach her that there are certain things she has no right to touch!”

Someone who preferred to keep the peace hurriedly intervened.

“Everyone, say a little less. The walls have ears. Get back to work. The sooner we finish, the sooner we can go home.”

Standing behind the door, Shi Nanqiao’s lips curved upward in disdain.

In her previous life, she had refused to fight or compete for anything. Yet yielding again and again had brought her no reward. When her mother became gravely ill, she had begged everyone she knew, but not a single person had been willing to extend a helping hand.

This time, she would not let go of a single thing that belonged to her.

She would repay every grudge and settle every debt.

Fu Xuan. Wen Tang…

She would personally send them to hell!

Only after standing there a while longer did she walk inside, pretending nothing had happened.

The people in the office looked at one another, but in the end, no one dared to step forward and openly challenge her.

Shi Nanqiao opened her email. The station had already sent over the basic information on the new guest for One-on-One.

As she looked at the familiar face in the photograph, an intrigued smile appeared on her lips.

Wen Tang!

So the brilliant cardiac surgeon from Huadu University Affiliated Hospital was the very enemy she dreamed of killing!

She had searched everywhere without success, only for her target to fall straight into her hands.

Fu Xuan had the Fu family supporting him, so she could not make a move against him easily for the time being.

But using public opinion to destroy Wen Tang would not be difficult at all.

In an age when the internet was so developed, most netizens simply followed the crowd and gathered to watch the spectacle.

Watching a genius fall from her pedestal would make for an excellent show.

When the time came, no one would speak in Wen Tang’s defense. Everyone would believe that she had willingly degraded herself and built her reputation on false pretenses.

Perhaps Shi Nanqiao could even use the opportunity to splash some filth onto Fu Xuan as well…

Fu Xuan and Wen Tang deserved to experience what it felt like to be condemned by thousands!

A sweet, metallic taste suddenly filled her mouth. Only then did Shi Nanqiao realize that she had unconsciously bitten through her lip.

She walked to the restroom and gently rinsed it with clean water. The lingering blood stained the corner of her lips a vivid red.

The woman in the mirror had eyes and brows filled with hostility. Her originally sweet features had become distorted, while the pink dress appeared darker beneath the lights, making her resemble the vengeful female ghosts in red from old legends.

She gave herself a mocking smile.

She was already a vengeful ghost who had crawled back from hell for revenge.

Shi Nanqiao did not sleep all night.

Wen Tang, however, slept quite well.

The morning sunlight spilled across the asphalt road. At seven in the morning, the entrance to Huadu University Affiliated Hospital—one of the country’s top three hospitals—was already packed with cars and people.

Wen Tang wore a dark green blouse with white wide-legged trousers, like a rare touch of coolness in the middle of summer.

She followed the crowd of employees into the hospital. The golden morning light fell beside her ears, like a bright winter jasmine tucked into the ends of her hair.

“Who is that?” On the fourth floor of Building One in the hospital’s outpatient department, a newly hired nurse nudged the colleague beside her. “Why is she going straight to Vice President Zheng’s office?”

Her colleague had graduated from Huadu University’s nursing department and knew nearly every staff member in the hospital. She cheerfully explained, “That’s Vice President Zheng’s student. After earning her doctorate, the hospital sent her abroad on an exchange program. Apparently, she has published so many papers that there are enough for several doctoral students to graduate, and she is extremely well-liked in cardiac surgery.”

“She’s that impressive?” The new nurse’s mouth fell open. “Then if she’s so strong academically, is her clinical ability…?”

Generally speaking, academic heavyweights who published papers one after another tended to be fairly ordinary in clinical practice.

A person’s time and energy were limited. Very few people could excel equally in both clinical work and scientific research.

“No, no, no. She didn’t go to Cleveland as a researcher. She went there to learn genuine clinical techniques. She completed her doctoral studies and standardized residency training simultaneously. Back then, Vice President Zheng was still the director of cardiac surgery, and he already trusted her to perform certain minor cardiac operations.”

The new nurse drew in a sharp breath.

“After spending two years in Cleveland, wouldn’t she be even more impressive now?”

“Exactly. I heard from people in cardiac surgery—” Her colleague leaned close to the new nurse’s ear and whispered, “The current director of cardiac surgery is her senior colleague. He has already discussed letting her lead her own medical team with Vice President Zheng.”

The new nurse stared blankly for a long moment before she could not resist cursing.

“Damn! The difference between people is seriously greater than the difference between a human and a dog.”

“But things may not necessarily go that smoothly for her.” Her colleague adopted an expression that clearly said, I know plenty more, so hurry up and ask me.

The new nurse immediately pleaded, “Come on, tell me. Please?”

“Didn’t cardiac surgery recently hire an attending physician who graduated from a famous university in the south? He’s quite capable too. The two are around the same age, and their abilities aren’t that far apart. They’ll probably end up competing.”

Satisfied after hearing the gossip, the new nurse grabbed her colleague’s hand.

“I’ll buy you milk tea later!”