“Oh my good daughter, you really are our Bai family’s lucky star!”
When Bai’s mother heard Bai Jin’s firm answer, she immediately became so excited that she clapped her hands and spun around in circles.
Bai’s father stood beside her, rubbing his fists together, his eyes burning as he stared into the distance, as if already plotting something big in his mind.
Bai Jin wasn’t surprised at all by her parents’ reaction. After all, for a small ordinary family like theirs, if one day they could marry into a wealthy household, it would practically be like their ancestors’ graves were emitting green smoke from good fortune.
“Alright, do you two have any more questions? If not, please leave. I want to rest.”
At this point in the act, Bai Jin finally felt relieved.
As long as she didn’t have to marry Sheng Muchen, she would rather have a scandal with Ji Xiaoyun for the rest of her life.
Besides, Ji Xiaoyun’s character was her favorite in the entire novel — rich, devoted, handsome, and domineering. Which woman wouldn’t be tempted?
“Enough, enough. Daughter, you must get along well with Ji Xiaoyun in the future. Don’t mess up this marriage again!”
Bai’s mother reminded her once more, then, afraid of annoying her daughter, quickly pulled Bai’s father out of the bedroom.
After they left, Bai Jin curled her lips in annoyance.
This relationship wasn’t even confirmed yet — how had it already become a “marriage”?
…
Because of the scandal between Bai Jin and Ji Xiaoyun, Bai Jin’s fame exploded overnight.
Her agent Mike suddenly received many invitations from drama crews wanting Bai Jin to act in their productions.
Bai Jin herself hadn’t expected that after a scandal, she would actually benefit like this.
With the label of “Future Madam Ji,” many small directors began trying to flatter her.
After looking through all the scripts Mike handed her, Bai Jin casually picked a historical drama where she would play the second female lead.
Even though her popularity had risen, she knew her own limits. Jumping straight into a female lead role could backfire if her acting wasn’t good enough.
Better to take things step by step.
Since transmigrating into this novel world, Bai Jin had gradually grown used to living here.
Once the role was chosen, Mike personally drove to pick her up and take her to the company to review the full script.
The more Bai Jin read, the more she liked the second female lead’s character.
She was sweet, gentle, and lovable — after only a few chapters, Bai Jin was completely immersed in the role.
Seeing her enthusiasm, Mike asked, “Miss Bai, if you’re satisfied, I’ll contact the crew and try to arrange an audition for you as soon as possible.”
Bai Jin nodded while reading, and Mike immediately got to work.
Very soon, the audition was scheduled for the morning after next.
Naturally, Ji Xiaoyun also heard the news and personally called to congratulate her.
On the phone, his tone was as domineering as ever, teasing her:
“So? How does it feel to be the ‘future Madam Ji’? It only took one day to bring you so many opportunities.”
“Pfft — are you really planning to make this real?”
Bai Jin’s face turned red and she quickly hung up.
…
The audition day arrived quickly.
Early in the morning, Bai Jin dressed neatly and left home.
But while she was on the way to the set in a taxi, Sheng Muchen suddenly appeared out of nowhere and forcibly took her away.
Meanwhile, Mike arrived early at the film set to wait for her. By noon, Bai Jin still hadn’t shown up.
He tried calling her repeatedly, but her phone was unreachable. Mike started panicking.
This was Bai Jin’s first audition — if she stood up the crew, it would be extremely difficult for her to get future roles.
On the other side, Ji Xiaoyun was also at the set.
He was the male lead of this drama, but acting wasn’t his main concern — what he cared about most was whether Bai Jin would get the second female lead role.
Seeing that she still hadn’t arrived, he grew anxious.
The director finally approached him carefully.
“President Ji… what about Miss Bai?”
Ji Xiaoyun glanced at the clock — it was already 12 p.m. Even if Bai Jin had overslept, she should have arrived by now.
“Don’t rush. I’ll check.”
He stepped out and found Mike.
“Mr. Mike, what’s going on with Bai Jin? Why isn’t she here yet?”
His natural authority made the already panicked Mike even more nervous.
“I’m sorry, I’ve been trying to reach her too, but her phone is off. I even went to her house — her mother said she left early this morning.”
At this, Ji Xiaoyun’s expression darkened.
He immediately called the police, requested leave from the crew, and personally set out to look for Bai Jin.
…
Meanwhile, after being taken by Sheng Muchen, Bai Jin lost consciousness.
When she woke up again, she was in Sheng Muchen’s villa.
Opening her eyes, she saw his twisted, dangerous face staring at her.
“Sheng Muchen, you—”
She tried to sit up, but her body felt weak, sending her into panic.
If he went berserk now, she would be completely helpless.
“Xiaojin, you’re finally awake. In the end… you still returned to me.”
Sheng Muchen’s gaze greedily swept over her body like a predator examining its prey.
“Sheng Muchen, I’ve told you I don’t like you! Do you think imprisoning me like this will make me submit to you?!”
Bai Jin raised her voice, trying to scare him off.
But Sheng Muchen only sneered. He no longer cared whether she loved him — he just wanted her to stay by his side forever.
“Jin’er…”
He grabbed her wrist roughly and spoke in a chillingly gentle tone.
“Jin’er, I know you don’t actually like Ji Xiaoyun, right? You were just trying to make me jealous, to prove your importance to me.”
“Don’t worry. Muchen-gege will only love Jin’er for the rest of his life — even if the seas run dry and the rocks crumble, I will stay with you forever!”
These words sounded like a deep confession of love, but to Bai Jin, they sent chills down her spine.
“Sheng Muchen, let me go! Holding me captive like this is illegal!”