The moment Su Miao entered, she was carrying soup, showing immense concern for Song Yunsheng. “Sister Yunsheng, you’ve been so busy lately. My manager didn’t dare let me come bother you. I just heard them say you haven’t even eaten lunch?”
She opened the food container and said softly: “I bought this on short notice. Have some to settle your stomach. Your stomach isn’t great to begin with, how can you not eat on time?”
Smelling the aroma of the food, the tension Song Yunsheng had been holding for days relaxed.
She truly did not wish to think of Sang Yu at this moment, but after the first taste… Song Yunsheng quietly put down her spoon and shifted the topic: “Why did you come over? I recall you should have some variety shows or appearances to film?”
This was exactly what Su Miao wanted to inquire about. Her eyes lit up, and she didn’t notice Song Yunsheng’s movement. She just said with feigned hesitation: “I’ve already participated a few times. My manager wants me to be a regular, but… I don’t really like being a ‘variety show star.’ What do you think, Sister Yunsheng?”
And Song Yunsheng…
She regretted taking that taste. She had thought it was just ordinary fish soup, and it looked unremarkable on the outside without any ingredients she couldn’t eat. However—why did such a fragrant soup have a fishy smell?
After a moment of silence, Song Yunsheng suppressed the feeling of nausea and didn’t speak. Su Miao became nervous during this brief silence.
Hesitating, Su Miao’s tone became increasingly cautious. “Sister Yunsheng?”
“Hm?” Song Yunsheng snapped back to reality, remembering Su Miao’s question. She frowned and said, “So what do you want?”
Su Miao pursed her lips and said aggrievedly, “Sister Yunsheng, am I making things difficult for you? I’m sorry…”
Song Yunsheng didn’t like people crying. Knowing Su Miao had good intentions even if they were misguided, she rubbed the bridge of her nose and said directly: “Which script have you taken a fancy to?”
Su Miao was already an actress the company intended to promote. Song Yunsheng rarely restricted her actors’ choices and would even fully consider their thoughts.
This was a rule that had been established when Sang Yu was there, so it was normal for Song Yunsheng to say this. Su Miao didn’t notice anything wrong; instead, with a glimmer of hope, she took out her phone to show Song Yunsheng the relevant news, indicating it was an international director with an investment of hundreds of millions.
It was indeed a good opportunity. Song Yunsheng nodded slightly. Just as she was about to speak, she caught a glimpse of the trending topic bar next to her, which featured a refined and elegant red carpet photo of Sang Yu.
Song Yunsheng was slightly stunned.
Sang Yu rarely walked the red carpet. The awards ceremony where she won Best Actress was one of her few appearances. Consequently, Song Yunsheng only discovered today that Sang Yu’s beauty could be so sharp. Under the spotlight, her red lips seemed like a rose hidden in a scabbard—aloof and seemingly nonchalant.
Song Yunsheng pursed her lips tightly and didn’t speak. The talkative Su Miao also realized something was wrong. She stopped talking and followed the gaze to see the image that had already rotated away.
Just as she was feeling strange, Song Yunsheng suddenly asked, “Did you also participate in this Starlight Night red carpet?”
She was referring to an anniversary event for a luxury brand.
An awkward expression appeared on Su Miao’s face as she asked in confusion: “I’m not a spokesperson for this brand, how could I participate…”
“Then…”
Song Yunsheng opened her mouth, then stopped herself. Her expression returned to normal as she only said: “Then you should indeed work harder. By the way, have you signed up for acting classes? You don’t need to do variety shows anymore. Have your manager sign you up for acting classes. When there’s a suitable role, you should polish your acting skills properly before joining the cast.”
This was a blatant statement that Su Miao’s acting wasn’t good enough and that she wouldn’t be given the role. The smile on Su Miao’s face completely vanished. She lowered her head anxiously, her voice tinged with tears as she said: “Sister Yunsheng… are you disappointed in me?”
“You really should hold yourself to strict standards as an actress. This will be beneficial for your future development.”
Su Miao couldn’t refuse. She could only pretend to be pitiful with a pale face: “Thank you, Sister Yunsheng. I know you’re doing this for my own good. I will definitely work hard.”
Song Yunsheng nodded and didn’t speak further. She turned and called her assistant in, using the excuse of being busy with work to let Su Miao leave first.
Su Miao could only leave unwillingly, but she was panicking inside.
One must know that in the past, Song Yunsheng almost never refused any of her requests, let alone publicly insulted her acting skills. She had always positioned herself as a popular starlet, focusing on popularity and traffic, and her manager agreed with this approach.
So, as for acting classes—except for someone like Jiang Xin who would bring an acting coach just for publicity—which debuted actor would proactively sign up for acting classes!
Su Miao was anxious and restless. This time she also wanted to test Song Yunsheng’s attitude. She believed that even if Song Yunsheng didn’t give her the role, she would provide other resources—who would have thought Song Yunsheng would directly tell her to take acting classes!
Su Miao took out her phone and stared at the page. Just as she was at a loss, a keyword nearby caught her attention.
Wasn’t this the Starlight Night anniversary event Song Yunsheng had just mentioned?
Su Miao’s spirits lifted. She wanted to see what was so great about this red carpet. It wasn’t like she didn’t have other luxury endorsements; why did it have to be this red carpet?
Su Miao was furious. Just as she was about to click on it, she saw a new post from that brand, and the featured image was Sang Yu.
How was that possible?
How could Sang Yu, an actress who had just made a comeback, get a new endorsement so quickly, and a luxury one at that?! Su Miao was green with envy, suddenly understanding why Song Yunsheng had been staring blankly at the page—it turned out it wasn’t a delusion; Song Yunsheng really was starting to care about Sang Yu.
No, no, no… how could this be allowed!
Su Miao clenched her fingers tightly, trying to calm herself down, but various thoughts kept surfacing in her mind. What scared Su Miao the most was…
If Song Yunsheng found out about the tricks she had played against Sang Yu before, wouldn’t she be finished?
And as for this role she was vying for, Song Yunsheng suddenly making her take acting classes—could it be that she actually wanted to give the role to Sang Yu?!
No, absolutely not! She could never let that happen! A sense of crisis rose in Su Miao’s heart, even more severe than the one during the wrap party. At that time, there were too many rumors, making it understandable that Song Yunsheng had to cooperate with Sang Yu on the surface.
But things were clearly different now. Sang Yu didn’t even mention Song Yunsheng during interviews, which was the reason Su Miao still dared to ask Song Yunsheng for the role.
She thought the two were still the same as before, but Song Yunsheng had clearly changed.
Was the effort she had put in for so long about to be destroyed just like that? Su Miao grit her teeth.
At that moment, a phone call suddenly came in. Su Miao didn’t want to answer, but she took a glance, hoping it was Song Yunsheng calling her back. Unfortunately, it was a disappointment. The name flashing on the screen was…
—Wait, it was Sang Yu’s sister, Sang Ling’er?
Su Miao’s eyes lit up. Countless plans instantly formed in her mind. She couldn’t help but curl her lips and eagerly answered the phone.
The voice on the other end was even more anxious than hers and went straight to the point: “Su Miao, do you know what’s going on with the Song Group lately?”
“What’s the rush? I’m right below the Song Group building. Let’s find a place to meet and talk.”
“…Fine. Moonlight Cafe, as soon as possible.”
When Su Miao arrived, Sang Ling’er was already waiting there. She was dressed flamboyantly, but her complexion was very poor.
As soon as Su Miao sat down, Sang Ling’er lowered her voice and asked: “What were you doing at the Song Group? Does Song Yunsheng really have something in the works?”
Su Miao glanced at her, feeling a bit displeased. “You’re still asking that? What’s with Sang Yu? Didn’t you say she had already made up her mind to get a divorce?”
At the mention of Sang Yu, Sang Ling’er was also filled with resentment.
“Who knows what that little bitch is thinking? When she wanted a divorce, my father kindly went to persuade her, and she scolded him until he was red in the face. She has no manners at all! But now they’re not getting divorced, and Song Yunsheng has withdrawn all investment from my father’s company. Sang Yu hasn’t said a word; she’s such a coward!”
“The investment was withdrawn?” Su Miao couldn’t help but be curious. “Didn’t Yuncheng Group have a capital shortage problem before? Now that it’s withdrawn, how does your father plan to handle these things?”
“That’s exactly why I’m so worried!”
Sang Ling’er said discontentedly, “My father even wanted me to talk to Sang Yu and plead for mercy, but she’s not on the same side as us. What use is it for me to find her?”
“So you came to me?”
Su Miao raised an eyebrow. Sang Ling’er quickly spoke up: “Exactly. Su Miao, I know you and Song Yunsheng have a good relationship and you’re her savior. We were university classmates and have collaborated for so long. Could you please help me find out what President Song is really thinking?”
As soon as she said this, Su Miao’s face darkened, and she warned coldly: “Collaborated on what? Have you forgotten everything I said before?”
Sang Ling’er shook her head hurriedly, showing a fawning smile: “No, no, I just said it casually. We don’t have any collaboration. My apologies.”
Su Miao nodded in satisfaction before reminding her.
“You’re still too naive. You’re still counting on Sang Yu to be on your side? On the contrary, I suspect it’s Sang Yu who is inciting Song Yunsheng to deal with you.”
“Think about the timing. Wasn’t it right after you got news that Sang Yu and Song Yunsheng were getting a divorce that the capital from the Yuncheng Group started being pulled back? In the end, they didn’t divorce, but the Yuncheng Group is about to collapse.”
After she finished, Sang Ling’er had a sudden realization. She clenched her fist in hatred and said angrily: “I knew that little bitch was a problem!”
Su Miao also nodded, her eyes filled with the same kind of jealousy.
Sang Ling’er and Su Miao were university classmates. Their relationship hadn’t been very good originally, but by chance, they ended up on the same side because of a common enemy.
Clearly, that enemy was Sang Yu.
Sang Ling’er couldn’t stand her because Sang Yu’s mother was the legitimate wife, and the Yuncheng Group still bore the mark of the Yun family to this day. Even though Sang Ling’er’s mother had married Sang Yishen and obtained a marriage certificate, she still couldn’t wash away the infamy of a live-in son-in-law seizing the family property.
As a result, almost no family with any background was willing to accept Sang Ling’er. Sang Yu had been married to Song Yunsheng for three years, and Sang Ling’er didn’t even have a suitable candidate for a political marriage.
Even though it was a trend for Betas to marry and have children late, Sang Ling’er knew very well in her heart that all the wealthy families viewed the Sang family as a joke.
Su Miao’s jealousy toward Sang Yu went without saying.
In this era, there weren’t very strict restrictions on unions between Betas and Omegas, aside from difficulty in conceiving. Song Yunsheng had a cold personality and was usually only gentle toward Su Miao, which led Su Miao to consider herself Song Yunsheng’s girlfriend for a long time.
Then Sang Yu appeared out of nowhere and snatched Song Yunsheng away. Furthermore, Song Yunsheng’s mother had even insulted her to her face, saying that as a maid’s daughter, she shouldn’t have any delusions and was just as cheap as her mother.
Wasn’t that a jab at Su Miao’s mother? Su Miao had stood there completely humiliated. She had held back her tears and went crying to find Song Yunsheng after the wedding, only to have Sang Yu refuse to let her in.
From that day on, Su Miao had held a grudge against Sang Yu. The two could be said to be in cahoots. The “collaboration” Sang Ling’er mentioned earlier was one such instance; they always teamed up to torment Sang Yu.
Now that Sang Ling’er’s emotions were stirred, Su Miao’s mind raced, and she incited Sang Ling’er to take the opportunity for revenge.
Sang Ling’er was tempted but also felt uneasy.
“But my father feels very guilty toward Sang Yu and is currently thinking of relying on her to get benefits from Song Yunsheng… If I do something and my father finds out, he will definitely be angry.”
“So what? Let me tell you a secret: Sang Yu and Song Yunsheng are currently in a cold war, and the capital from the Song Group has been withdrawn. Your father can beg anyone now, but getting the Song Group to reinvest capital is simply impossible! Since it’s like this, do you think Sang Yu has any chance of winning?”
Sang Ling’er nodded repeatedly but still hesitated. Su Miao steeled herself and beckoned her over. “Let me tell you, I have a method here that can’t go wrong—do you still remember Sang Yu’s mother, who is in a vegetative state?”
“How could I forget!” Sang Ling’er said resentfully. If it weren’t for that mother and daughter, how could she still be called the daughter of a mistress?
Su Miao smiled with satisfaction and leaned in to whisper a lot of things.
Sang Ling’er’s eyes widened, and she asked suspiciously: “Are you sure? This should be a secret for Sang Yu, how do you know?”
“Of course I have my ways. You’ll see when you go there—unless you don’t want to stand up for your mother and don’t want to get revenge for the grievances of all these years?”
Su Miao’s gaze was intense, leaving Sang Ling’er speechless. She grit her teeth and stood up, pretending to be calm. “Fine, I understand.”
She made a move to leave, but as Sang Ling’er passed by her side, Su Miao added one last spark: “Tomorrow I will help you lure Sister Yunsheng away. Sang Ling’er, there aren’t many opportunities like this. I can only help you this much.”
Their voices weren’t loud, so they didn’t attract any attention. Sang Ling’er glanced at Su Miao, nodded with a tense face, and said, “I know.” Then she turned and left.
Su Miao watched Sang Ling’er’s back disappear and gave a scoff in her heart. This Sang Ling’er really had the desire but not the courage. She had always looked down on people like that, but Sang Ling’er was Sang Yu’s sister after all.
Although Sang Yu didn’t acknowledge it, there was no doubt they were family. The enemy of an enemy is a friend, and Su Miao believed Sang Ling’er would make the choice.
As for how she would lure Song Yunsheng away… Su Miao shrugged, confident of success.