Translator-Rhapsodite
Editor- yuki_shuichi, Proofreader- adjective
Perhaps it was because something was on his mind, but Ruan Song woke up early the next morning. When he opened his eyes, the sky was still hazy blue, and the sun had just risen, with thick clouds blocking the light.
Ruan Song sat up straight from the sofa and stared dazedly at the blanket wrapped around him.
He clearly remembered sleeping by the bedside last night
He moved his hand further under his body and saw that the sofa was also covered with a layer of fine fleece. The texture of the wool was soft and comfortable. Not far from his feet, there was a large paper bag.
Ruan Song saw neatly folded clothes inside and thought Chen Yan had been there.
But as he was about to take out his phone to message Chen Yan, he realized that the clothes he had casually taken out were all unfamiliar to him.
Ruan Song’s still half-asleep brain was confused for a few seconds, and just as he was about to take out a piece of clothing to look at, a card suddenly popped out from inside.
On it was: [They’re all clothes I bought for you long ago.]
There was no signature or any indication of the sender’s identity, but Ruan Song instantly understood who this person was, someone who only dared to visit quietly in the late night.
It was only then that he keenly noticed—Ren Qinming must have just left, there was still warmth on the sofa behind him.
The nurse, doing rounds, gently pushed the door open and saw only Ruan Song on the sofa, looking a bit surprised. “Did that handsome guy leave so early? He came so late yesterday…”
Ruan Song rubbed his temples hesitantly and asked, “What time did he come yesterday?”
The nurse, while checking on Ruan Song’s mother, smiled and said, “Around 1:35 in the morning. I happened to be going to the bathroom at that time, but my colleague immediately notified us in our chat group when they saw him.”
Although every time Ren Qinming came, he made sure to disguise himself, with just one look at his physique and temperament, one knew he was good-looking, and he had always been the center of everyone’s gossip.
“Handsome guys always hang out with handsome guys. Why don’t you also pursue a career in the entertainment industry, Xiao Song? Being a celebrity is such a good way to make money. You wouldn’t have to worry about your mom so much every day.”
Since Ruan Song was beautiful and pleasant to be around, the nurses liked him. But everyone at the hospital only remembered him as “Xiao Song” and completely forgot his last name, “Ruan.”
He was the protagonist who was causing quite a stir online these days!
Ruan Song, as someone who has experienced the ease of making money by being in the spotlight, dryly chuckled and said, “Then you guys better support me when the time comes.”
“Definitely! Our hospital has a few sisters who chase stars quite vigorously. They are quite the hardcore fangirls. But I have no idea how they can still have the time to be station sisters in between their shifts at the hospital…”
Whenever nurses start talking about their idol obsessions, they got so excited and couldn’t stop talking.
Ruan Song smiled along, but deep down he wondered what would everyone’s reaction be once they eventually discovered him standing next to Ren Qinming on a variety show…
…………
In the paper bag that Ren Qinming brought for Ruan Song, were not only clean clothes but also toiletries.
We’re sorry for MTLers or people who like using reading mode, but our translations keep getting stolen by aggregators so we’re going to bring back the copy protection. If you need to MTL please retype the gibberish parts.
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[Even if you have money, I won’t marry you, Song: I don’t need anything from you. Just go back to sleep, there’s no need for you to come.]
Jtfc Tjc rerqfmafv atja atlr qfgrbc vlvc’a kjca ab ybatfg batfgr, rb tf gfqilfv jr tf geyyfv tlr fsfr.
[Fat Man Weighs Over 1000jin, and His Face Accounts for 800jin: Do you have everything or are you pretending? Don’t try to fool me.]
Eejc Vbcu vlvc’a kjraf alwf ajixlcu ab tlw jcv vlgfmais qea bc atf mibatfr atja Efc Hlcwlcu tjv rfca, rcjqqlcu j qlmaegf lc ogbca bo atf wlggbg.
Chen Yan immediately woke up when he saw it.
[Fat Man Weighs Over 1000jin, and His Face Accounts for 800jin: Fuck, I’ve realized that you truly deserve to be spoiled. The GUCII clothes on you look like they were specially designed for you.]
In the photo, Ruan Song was wearing high-waist wide-legged trousers that had white fastened buttons on the side of his calves.
The top was a black t-shirt that was casually tugged into the waist of his trousers. If the luxury brand logo was removed from the shirt, it would look no different from the clothing that normal people bought off the street, and it had no special design. However, the same shirt would look entirely different if another person was wearing it.
With Ruan Song’s face and figure paired with this outfit, his entire person exuded a sense of “nobility.”
[Fat Man Weighs Over 1000jin, and His Face Accounts for 800jin: If you said you’re immediately off to take photos for a magazine cover, I’d believe it!]
Ruan Song quickly called him back and said, “Forget it, just bring my clothes over.”
Chen Yan replied, “Why? Aren’t you wearing them just fine!”
Ruan Song glanced uncomfortably at the entrance of the ward, secretly avoiding the inquiring gazes of the nurses looking in. “It’s a bit too showy. I was also just invited by a filmmaker to discuss a project. I have to go out, so you can come to help me look after my mother for a bit.”
Chen Yan was completely confused. “What’s going on? Aren’t you preparing for a variety show? Why are you still talking about projects? What kind of project can earn more than a variety show?”
Ruan Song replied, “A variety show is a variety show, writing scripts is writing scripts. The variety show will only last for 19 days. After those 19 days, do I not have a life anymore?”
Chen Yan widened his eyes. “No, but that’s five million, my brother! Five million, do you understand the concept?”
Whoever gets five million should lie down and enjoy life for a while!
But Ruan Song’s tone didn’t change at all. “Even five million can be spent in a day. It’s not like I don’t have to earn money for the rest of my life.”
Chen Yan: “……”
“Alright, you’re something.” Chen Yan obediently got up and dressed. “I’m completely impressed. It’s no wonder you can calmly handle someone like Ren Qinming, who continuously pesters you.”
……………….
Actually, the project he was supposed to discuss was one that he had already submitted a resume a long time ago.
It was a major IP, adapted from a notorious serial murder case that happened a few years ago.
The killer had started killing when Ruan Song just entered university and had traveled around several different provinces. It wasn’t until Ruan Song had finished graduate school, and after the murderer had killed five girls, that the murderer was finally arrested and brought to justice.
During the occurrence of the murder case, a lot of case information was disclosed online, causing widespread panic and intense discussions in society.
In the eyes of film and television companies, this type of real-life event has always been a focal point of attention as it cames with its sensational appeal.
So it wasn’t just Ruan Song. The IP production cast a wide net for all screenwriters and received many adaptation ideas and resumes.
The competition was so fierce that Ruan Song didn’t even think about it, he just wanted to give it a try.
After such a long time without any news, Ruan Song thought it was all over, but who would have thought that after a year, he would receive further updates?
Just as Chen Yan was messaging him, the project producer called him.
On his way, Ruan Song couldn’t help but wonder if it was because his name had recently gained attention because of Ren Qinming.
When he arrived at the meeting place, the producer who came over didn’t even glance at him, not even knowing his name.
Ruan Song handed over his business card, but the person just casually placed it under the coffee cup, and the condensation quickly dripped onto the card, creating a circle of patterns.
The person was different from the producers Ruan Song had seen before. The other was wearing a tailored and form-fitting black suit and had an expensive name-brand watch on his wrist. The tie around the other’s neck was stiff, and Ruan Song could barely see the other’s face.
But as soon as he opened his mouth to speak, it almost instantly made people not like him.
“Everyone’s time is valuable, so I’ll keep it short.”
The man pretended to be mature and leaned back in his chair, adopting a professional attitude. “We were impressed with your concept for the project and thought you had a great approach to the story for this case. However, we don’t need you to personally write it. We already have a more famous screenwriter leading the project. Do you understand what I mean?”
How could Ruan Song not understand?
While being a screenwriter in these short few years, he suffered more during this time than in the first half of his life combined. He raised his eyebrow and hit the nail on the head with his reply, “You mean you want to freeload?”
In the film industry, if a screenwriter wanted to sell their scripts and ideas, they have to constantly pitch their work to different people, convincing them to buy and invest in it.
It was precisely this process that inherently made it impossible for screenwriters to completely prevent plagiarism.
After all, it was quite difficult for the law to determine cases of plagiarism, and the process of seeking justice was cumbersome and complex.
Once people have listened to or read your work and find your ideas impressive, they could easily find someone else to repackage and modify your work. Some even blatantly use it without any attempt to conceal their actions.
“You can’t say it like that. We just like your ideas, and the framework of the story will be modified later.” The man seemed to believe it was equitable. “According to normal procedures, taking this bit of your idea doesn’t require me to call you to arrange a meeting.”
Ruan Song’s anger flared up, and he didn’t bother being polite with him anymore.
“And I have to thank you for your kindness and tell you how grateful I am.”
“You don’t have to go that far.”
The man’s pupils were black, and he stared at Ruan Song with no fluctuation in his mood, as if casually staring at an ant on the road. “Is 20,000 yuan enough? I’ll give you 20,000 yuan and you sell this opening to us.”
Ruan Song immediately retorted, “Do you think it’s my first day writing stories? A good starting point can determine the quality and level of the entire story. How about I give you 20,000 and you add my name to it? Is 20,000 enough?”
But it seemed that the man had already anticipated the current situation. Faced with Ruan Song’s provocation, he directly declared the end of the negotiation.
“Since we can’t agree, let’s forget about it. The law only protects expression, not thoughts. Many screenwriters have sent us story ideas, so it’s normal for someone to have a similar idea as yours.”
It meant they were taking advantage of the reputation of their company to cheat customers, and wanted to cheat a meal from Ruan Song.
After the man finished speaking, he stood up and intended to leave. But as he took only two steps, the words he had just spoken suddenly echoed from behind him.
[“Everyone’s time is valuable, so I’ll keep it short. We are impressed with your story idea for this project and think you have a great starting point for the case. However, we don’t need you to personally write it as we have a more renowned screenwriter leading the project. Do you understand what I mean?”]
The man’s feet came to a halt, and for the first time, the look in his eyes as he stared at Ruan Song revealed a shift in his attitude.
Ruan Song confidently displayed the recording interface playing on his phone and pressed pause. “Mr. Li, you seem to come from a wealthy background and became a producer just for fun, right? I’m also surprised that in this day and age, there are still people who don’t even know the basic operation of recording a conversation when discussing matters.”
“An esteemed national project with strong support, backed by renowned directors and major platforms, yet under the guise of recruiting writers, they deceive them and have no intention of providing positions. They even want to dismiss them with a mere 20,000 yuan. Isn’t their scheme too cunning?” Ruan Song’s sarcastic mockery was never polite.
The man coldly looked at the recording in his hand and said, “Are you trying to blackmail me now?”
Ruan Song heard this and was completely pleased, and he called out while standing up, “Well, I don’t need to blackmail you. Just so happens, I made a fortune these past few days, and I don’t need your little contributions.”
The man still believed he had Ruan Song cornered, saying, “Even if I let you write, there’s no way I’ll give you the right to be credited.”
Which writer wouldn’t want their name associated with a big project?
Ruan Song just smiled at him, took a step closer, and said, “Little brother, you need to understand the situation. Now, even if you beg me to write the script, I also am not willing to write it. If you dare use my opening scene, then you can try and see what will happen.”
Ruan Song didn’t know how old the man was, but he had a gut feeling that he was younger than him.
He threw these harsh words and prepared to leave. But before he went, he remembered to remove his business card from beneath the coffee cup and rip it in front of the other person’s face before tossing it in the trash bin.
Ruan Song’s aura completely overwhelmed him, and he found it hard to believe that his provocations had no effect on him.
At the time, Ruan Song had directly enraged that man, and he was unwilling to deal with the other’s attitude. He stared in the direction of Ruan Song’s disappearing figure for several seconds, then picked up his phone and called the project manager.
When the call was answered, it wasn’t the title of filmmaker Li, as Ruan Song expected, but the chief investor in the entire IP film, Chief Gu.
“Chief Gu, did you finish your discussion that quickly? Aiyah, didn’t we say that this kind of small matter should be left to someone else. How could we inconvenience you to run around for this…”
Gu Yuzhou didn’t bother with flattery and gave clear instructions, “What’s the name of the screenwriter I met today, which school did they graduate from, who were their mentors, and what previous works have they written? Please send me all the information.”
The other person on the phone was clueless as to why. “Ah?”
“Didn’t I say to send everything to me? Can’t you understand?” Gu Yuzhou’s ears turned slightly red. He straightened his tie with a serious expression and furrowed his brow. “And how old is he? Is he older than me?”
The other person on the phone, “???”
Were they still talking about work, or a blind date? How could you also be concerned about his age?
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damn that guy fell fast 😂😂
Thank You for the new chapter (´,,•ω•,,)♡
Do we have a love rival here? Ruan Song doesn’t allow anyone to mess with him and I love him for that.
Thank you for the translation!
Ruan song is one badass cookie 😎
This was a very entertaining way to spend my lunch break! Thank you for the chapter!
Oh ~ is it the classic “you got my attention”? Kkkkkkkk wow never thought I could see it!
Thanks for the chapter! (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ♡