Chapter 3466: Diva, Diva (23)

Now it was her turn. He hadn't even given her a heads-up before deciding everything on his own.

This feeling was truly miserable!

However, Qiao Ling’er had no one to turn to but Yue Wenlun. A single cent could break even a great hero’s back, let alone ten million!

If she had known it would come to this, she never would have given the script to Yue Wenlun for free.

Qiao Ling’er’s heart felt like ice. Yue Wenlun’s treatment of his ex-girlfriend should have shown her exactly what kind of man he was.

But she had always believed she was different. With the system on her side, she didn't think she would ever fall into a situation as pathetic as Mu Shuyao’s.

Qiao Ling’er felt a deep sense of indignation. She had done so much for Yue Wenlun, constantly sucking up to him and building his affection, yet now he refused to even acknowledge her.

She felt that she had given everything and received nothing in return. Driven by this bitterness, she hurried to Yue Wenlun’s studio.

However, Yue Wenlun avoided her. He wouldn't see her and refused to answer her calls. He was clearly trying to cut ties with her completely.

Qiao Ling’er was furious. The court demanded she pay the damages, but where was she supposed to get that kind of money?

She staged a sit-in at Yue Wenlun’s studio, insisting to everyone that she was still his girlfriend.

The more Yue Wenlun tried to distance himself from her, the more she fought to stay connected to him.

She even went so far as to claim recklessly that Yue Wenlun was the one who had ordered her to forge the notebook.

In any case, she had already reached an agreement with the system. She would no longer try to capture this man. She would start over. The system would give her a new appearance and a new identity to begin her life anew.

The price was that she had to obey the system and complete every future task perfectly.

But she had to settle this matter first. If the money went unpaid, the court would keep hounding her. If she disappeared, they would definitely investigate, and it was possible they would track her down.

She had to clean up her trail.

Qiao Ling’er was here specifically to demand ten million.

Yue Wenlun was doing everything in his power to get rid of her. Qiao Ling’er’s wild accusations made him ‘afraid of breaking the vase while trying to hit the rat.’1A Chinese idiom meaning to be hesitant in taking action against an evil person for fear of hurting innocent people or damaging something valuable in the process. Here, it refers to Yue Wenlun being unable to deal with Qiao Ling’er directly because it might further damage his own reputation.

He was working hard to repair his public image. He could clearly feel that he had fewer fans than before, and those who remained weren't as active.

Yue Wenlun had no choice but to see her. "Stop talking nonsense. When did I ever tell you to forge evidence? I didn't even know you had plagiarized until we were in court."

Now that Qiao Ling’er had an escape plan, she didn't mind having a falling out with him. "I was forced into this by you. I couldn't even get a hold of you, and you wouldn't have seen me if I hadn't said those things."

"Wenlun, can you pay the ten million for me?" Qiao Ling’er said, getting straight to the point.

Yue Wenlun stared at her, dumbfounded. "Why on earth would I give you ten million?"

It was as if Yue Wenlun was seeing a stranger. This woman, who had once seemed so pure and extraordinary, was now standing before him like a sharp-tongued, greedy hag demanding money.

Was this still the Qiao Ling’er he knew? He felt like he was seeing a completely different face superimposed over hers.

"Then I’ll tell everyone that you made me plagiarize. I’ll say you wanted to push me to the top and now you’re making me take the fall." Since they had already turned on each other, she said whatever came to mind. Even things that weren't true could be spun into a compelling story.

Qiao Ling’er felt a sense of relief. Before, she had always been the one pathetically sucking up to him, terrified that his affection would drop if he got angry.

Now that the system didn't require her to capture him anymore, why the hell should she put up with him?

In the end, she realized she had gained absolutely nothing from him.

Asking for ten million wasn't asking for much.

Yue Wenlun gave a cold laugh. "Do you really think anyone would believe you even if you said it?"

"Whether they believe it or not doesn't matter. There’s no smoke without fire. Besides, you have been pushing me. You even snatched your ex-girlfriend’s role for me. This wouldn't be out of character," Qiao Ling’er said confidently. Yue Wenlun was a hypocritical man. She knew he would eventually give in.

"Isn't ten million a fair price for your reputation?"

Yue Wenlun realized he had completely misjudged her. He had thought she was a pure gardenia after a rainstorm, but she turned out to be a ‘man-eating flower.’ She had tricked him with her facade of innocence.

"You can't threaten me. Your threats are beneath my notice. I have the power to end your acting career right now." Since the mask had been torn away, there was nothing left to say.

Furthermore, Yue Wenlun no longer felt any affection for her. It had been replaced by a deep sense of loathing.

Compared to a woman like this, he realized his ex-girlfriend was actually quite wonderful. At least when they broke up, Mu Shuyao hadn't opened her fangs and demanded ten million from him.

Most of his capital was tied up in his film. The money hadn't come in yet, and the box office had already taken a hit because of this scandal.

How did Qiao Ling’er have the nerve to show her face and ask for ten million?

The two of them argued until they were red in the face. Qiao Ling’er looked hideous, and Yue Wenlun looked no better. Their most unsightly traits were on full display.

They reached a stalemate.

Seeing that he was unwilling to pay, Qiao Ling’er asked, "What exactly do you want before you’ll give me the money? I promise that as soon as you pay, I’ll vanish from your sight."

"Do you think your threats work on me? Even your life isn't worth ten million." Yue Wenlun’s words were quite vicious.

Qiao Ling’er had struggled in the industry for a long time in her previous life. Even though she had remained an obscure, eighteenth-tier actress until her death, she could still read between the lines.

This bastard was actually lusting after her body.

"I’m telling you, I won't sell myself." Qiao Ling’er covered her chest, looking at him with extreme wariness. It was a look that complemented her extraordinary aura and pure face.

Even though Yue Wenlun felt disgusted by her, he still felt that he couldn't let himself be the loser in this deal. There was no reason to give away ten million for nothing.

"I can give you the money," Yue Wenlun said calmly. He sat on the sofa and crossed his legs.

Qiao Ling’er looked at him with suspicion. Why the sudden change of heart?

However, sensing the way he was looking at her, she bit her lip and a plan formed in her mind.

She felt a sense of sorrow. In her previous life, she had been bullied by directors just to get a role. In this life, she was returning to that old path for the sake of ten million.

But once she changed her face, she would never have to deal with Yue Wenlun again. Ten million was worth it.

The temperature in the air seemed to rise. Yue Wenlun suddenly stood up from the sofa and pinned Qiao Ling’er roughly against the wall. She let out a small cry of pain.

He looked down at her panicked face. It was a sight that would normally inspire pity, but Yue Wenlun knew this was a ‘man-eating flower’—and a greedy one at that. His face was flushed and his breathing was heavy. He could feel the blood boiling in his veins, making him restless and agitated.

The thought of the ten million made him realize he couldn't let her off too easily. He had treated this woman with great respect before, only to find out she was nothing like the person he had imagined.

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