Faced with the Tang family's pressure, Meng Jingwei was initially worried, but seeing Qing Muy野's calm demeanor, she was certain he had a backup plan.
After all, she had witnessed the thunderous methods of a man who had weathered the ups and downs of the business world to build his commercial empire. Moreover, Qing Muy野 possessed a mysterious base – Wuming Island.
With this in mind, Meng Jingwei's anxieties subsided, and she decided to play along with Qing Muy野's act for the remaining time.
However, she truly missed Qing Muy野, so she decided to finish her scenes without rest for a few days, intending to go back and spend quality time with Qing Muy野 and their child.
"The director gave me a long leave. I can go back soon," Meng Jingwei said, her impatience evident. She wished she could fly back immediately to be by Qing Muy野's side.
"Okay, I'll wait for you at home."
Qing Muy野's voice was gentle. "Be careful on the road and take it slow."
"Mmm, see you later." A smile bloomed on Meng Jingwei's lips, as warm as a spring breeze. At that moment, all her fatigue seemed to vanish.
Shen Liannuo, sitting opposite her, saw her radiant smile and remarked, "You haven't smiled like this in days."
For the past few days, Shen Liannuo had been with Meng Jingwei on set. They were inseparable when not filming, and Shen Liannuo had witnessed Meng Jingwei's increasingly low spirits.
Yet, despite her desire to help, Shen Liannuo felt powerless in such a situation.
Meng Jingwei held her phone, then looked up at Shen Liannuo. "Let's go, we should head back."
She felt it was time to tell Shen Liannuo the truth of the matter, so she wouldn't have to worry.
"Phew, finally I can go home," Shen Liannuo said, putting away her phone and stretching as she stood up. She couldn't help but complain, "Film sets are really not places for people."
Meng Jingwei shot her a look. "Who are you talking about?"
"Hahahaha…" Shen Liannuo waved her hands dismissively. "That's not what I meant. Don't take it personally." She had forgotten Meng Jingwei was also on set.
The two of them packed their things on set and left, exiting through the back gate of the film city.
Qing Muy野's situation had caused a huge stir. Although several days had passed, reporters were relentlessly pursuing Meng Jingwei, even staking out the set day and night.
To avoid being discovered by the reporters, they drove Shen Liannuo's car.
By the roadside, Shen Liannuo's bright red Ferrari sports car was particularly conspicuous, but it was covered in a thin layer of dust, its dazzling luster dulled.
"Get in," Shen Liannuo said, tossing her luggage into the back seat and opening the driver's door to get in.
Meng Jingwei got into the passenger seat, recalling the previous car accident. "I still have a psychological shadow from riding in your car now."
"That was an accident, an accident."
Shen Liannuo felt very apologetic towards Meng Jingwei about the previous car accident, and because of it, she had even reformed her speeding habit.
The car slowly started and drove smoothly down the road.
Meng Jingwei glanced at Shen Liannuo, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "I never told you, but actually, the bankruptcy of Ye's company this time was all deliberate on his part."
Screech—
As her words fell, Shen Liannuo slammed on the brakes. The piercing sound of the brakes could be heard even through the car windows.
"What did you say?"
Shen Liannuo demanded immediately.
Due to the sudden braking, Meng Jingwei's body lurched forward, only to be pulled back by the seatbelt, her head hitting the seat with a thud, leaving her dazed.
Beep beep beep—!
At the same time, cars behind them honked frantically. Shen Liannuo glanced in the rearview mirror and saw that the car behind hers had nearly crashed into her tail.