Chapter 72: Chapter 72 Am I a Stranger? Chapter 72: Chapter 72 Am I a Stranger? Shen Yurou looked at the script in her hand, feeling more and more intrigued. Shen Shushan, being a grand slam Best Actor and a super popular idol, always had top-notch production teams’ scripts. If she used her experience to play a leading role, it would be very easy.
As long as Shen Shushan was willing to take her under his wing, she could sail through the entertainment industry effortlessly!
But she wasn’t sure if Shen Shushan would let her play the lead role…
Once Shen Shushan agreed, and she gained influence, the Shen Family wouldn’t dismiss her so casually anymore!
Clutching the script, Shen Yurou stood at Shen Shushan’s study door, full of hope.
“Third Brother, are you there?”
Shen Shushan was discussing how to deal with the Lin Family and the Lu Family with Pei Jue when he heard Shen Yurou’s voice and frowned.
“Don’t bother me.”
Shen Yurou pushed the door open, standing pitifully at the study door, looking expectantly at Shen Shushan, but her eyes caught Pei Jue, who was sitting on the sofa drinking coffee!
“Brother Pei, why are you at our house?”
Pei Jue didn’t even glance at her, continuing to pick up the Lin Family information prepared by Shen Shushan, saying淡淡, “I brought Qingwu back, she’s resting. Could Ms. Shen lower her voice?”
Qingwu! Why Qingwu again!
“Yurou, do you have something? If not, leave. President Pei and I have things to discuss; you’re not welcome here.”
Shen Shushan’s attitude toward Shen Yurou wasn’t pleasant, but with Pei Jue present, he didn’t want to embarrass Shen Yurou either.
“Third Brother, I saw your script downstairs and specifically brought it up to you. This script is very interesting. Can I try out for a role in it?”
Her acting? Entering the entertainment industry?
Shen Shushan instinctively wanted to refuse but saw Shen Yurou’s pale face after the near-drowning incident, coupled with not eating all day, looking pitiful, and he couldn’t bring himself to scold her.
“Third Brother, just let me try, I promise I won’t disgrace the Shen Family.”
Letting her act would at least keep her occupied, reducing her chances to bother Pei Jue and Qingwu and might keep her more subdued!
“Alright, but you can only play a supporting role. Just the maid in the script!”
Shen Yurou was dumbfounded; she wanted to play the lead role, how did she end up being the maid?
“Third Brother, I don’t want to play a maid, having to kneel to others, it’s humiliating. I want the lead role!”
Shen Shushan rolled his eyes at her, “Lead role? Based on what? The lead is already set as the Film Queen, and you’re just a novice without acting skills, think you can handle my gig?”
Let alone managing his gig, Shen Yurou couldn’t even stand firm under his gaze, her calves turned to jelly!
“Get out, don’t push me to anger.”
Shen Yurou, tears brimming, looked expectantly at Pei Jue, hoping he’d say something good for her, but Pei Jue didn’t even look at her.
She could only clutch the script and leave the study, only to hear Shen Shushan’s voice as she walked out.
“You’re not sleeping here tonight, go back to Grandma’s, Qingwu doesn’t like strangers here.”
Shen Yurou’s tears fell in humiliation and frustration!
Even if this house belonged to Qingwu, it was still a Shen Family house, why couldn’t she be here?
Throughout the Leisure Inn, not even a room was reserved for her! As soon as Qingwu returned, she became a stranger!
If this continued, she would eventually be driven out by the Shen Family…
Shen Yurou gritted her teeth, looking at the script in her hand; she must secure more opportunities for herself, only playing the lead could help her secure a footing in the Shen Family and become the future mistress of the Pei Family…
Qingwu walked out barefoot, stepping on the soft carpet, her white and tender feet looked as adorably delicate as porcelain.
“What happened? What was the commotion just now?”
Seeing her come out, both Shen Shushan and Pei Jue stood up.
Pei Jue stepped forward, picked Qingwu up, and headed to her bedroom, placing her by the bed and bent over to help her put on slippers.
“Why no shoes? Don’t catch a cold.”
“I’m not cold.”
Shen Shushan pretended not to have seen anything, after all, President Pei’s willingness to humbly care for Qingwu at least showed he treated Qingwu differently from others. As her brother, no matter how bitter he was that his sister was being taken away, he couldn’t reprimand Pei Jue in front of her…
Shen Shushan scratched his nose and rolled up his sleeves to go downstairs.
“Sister, are you hungry? I’ll prepare something for you!”
The Shen Family children weren’t spoiled young masters unable to fend for themselves; on the contrary, Elder Shen raised them to skillfully handle life, having gone through military camp training and survival on a small island; the four sons of the Shen Family cooked exceptionally well.
And Shen Shushan was the best at it!
Chicken noodle soup was quickly served, three bowls neatly placed on the table.
Pei Jue looked at the dining table, with a slight smile on his face.
“Thank you.”
“No need. I estimate you didn’t eat since you brought Qingwu back, don’t go saying the Shen Family mistreats guests.”
The Shen Family, indeed well-mannered, even if Shen Shushan couldn’t stand his affection for Qingwu, he still was courteous.
The three of them sat at the table, having a harmonious and warm meal.
“Third Brother, you’re letting Shen Yurou act?”
“Finding her something to do, lest she thinks of nothing but silly things all day. She probably can’t handle Medical University with her intellect; let her try casting, it’d be fine if she passed.”
He wasn’t going to offer any connections to Shen Yurou. The entertainment industry had plenty of contacts but Shen Shushan only considered real talent.
“Does Qingwu have any interest in the entertainment industry? Want your Third Brother to arrange something?”
Qingwu shook her head, “No, I don’t like being flamboyant, it’s too troublesome.”
Pei Jue knew her personality, she disliked being ostentatious.
“The entertainment industry is exhausting, both relationships and filming are tiring, Qingwu should just do what she likes, no need to act.”
Rarely, Shen Shushan agreed with him; as long as it was good for Qingwu, they stood together.
“President Pei, you’ve eaten, you can leave now.”
It’s already late!
Did the Pei Family never teach basic etiquette?
Pei Jue looked at Qingwu, a tiresome smile on his lips.
“Am I a stranger to you?”
Qingwu was a bit puzzled, shaking her head.
“Not really.”
“Third Brother said you don’t like strangers staying at the house. Since I don’t count as a stranger, there shouldn’t be a rush to kick me out, right?”
Shen Shushan’s fists almost clenched tight!
He wore a gentle smile, forcefully restraining himself from rushing over to slap Pei Jue twice right in front of Qingwu.
“President Pei, your home is right next door, there’s no need to linger at our home, is there? Has the Pei Family fallen so low they need to lodge with others?”
Qingwu heard the underlying tone in Shen Shushan’s words, glanced at Pei Jue.
“You should go back.”
“Fine, I’ll come to pick you up tomorrow to visit Grandpa.”
“Okay.”
Pei Jue held Qingwu’s hand, placed a gentle kiss on the back of it, picked up his jacket, and left.
Shen Shushan could almost shed noodles-wide tears after Pei Jue finally left.
He absolutely needed to tell Eldest Brother; if nothing was done, his sister might get taken away!
“Qingwu, what does us going to Grandpa’s have to do with President Pei?”
“Grandpa invited him too, does Third Brother dislike Pei Jue?”
Shen Shushan gritted his teeth with a gentle smile and patted Qingwu’s head.
“No, how could I! Third Brother likes him too much!”
Seeing the puzzled and somewhat frowning look on Qingwu’s face, Shen Shushan felt like slapping himself.
“That’s not the meaning, Third Brother means if you like him, Third Brother likes him!”
“…Oh.”