Villainess With a Cat Changing System Ch.38

Another extra chapter coming tomorrow!

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In the afternoon, Lin Shuwei and the others sat together and discussed for a long time, finally settling on a plan.

On Huo Yu’s side, Sister Liu couldn’t reach her by phone, so she sent her an email.

Huo Yu was thinking about disappearing as a person. With several cats around and people eyeing her, she slept in the cat’s nest all afternoon. When she woke up, she was already brought to Lin Shuwei’s place by Lin Shuwei.

After Lin Shuwei finished filming and took a few days off, she brought Huo Yu back, not as a temporary stay.

“Little Kitty, are you jealous? Look, I brought only you back. Now, I’m only holding you.” Lin Shuwei touched Huo Yu’s brow as she was speaking.

“…Heh.” Huo Yu didn’t feel like saying anything.

In the evening, after Lin Shuwei helped Huo Yu eat and drink, Huo Yu went to sleep again.

The happiness points increased significantly, and Huo Yu continued to be a cat.

At night, when everyone else was asleep, Huo Yu had 006 bring out the phone to check emails and messages.

“Liu Yiru’s current agency invested 30 million in Legend of the Primordial Era. We only have 1 million, and she got that role. Lin Shuwei didn’t make the cut. She chose a script herself, a comedy…”

Sister Liu reported the situation to Huo Yu.

Huo Yu didn’t pay much attention to the new script Lin Shuwei chose. She was just angry that 《Legend of the Primordial Era》 brushed off Lin Shuwei because of her smaller investment.

There really wasn’t as much money at hand right now. Half of it was invested in the stock market, and it wasn’t time to withdraw it yet. The other half was used to fulfill previous commitments and invested in a few promising dramas.

There was no money available for additional investment at the moment.

“Withdraw the investment from Legend of the Primordial Era! Invest that money in Lin Shuwei’s current film! We’ll make this film well, and for post-production and promotion, we’ll use the best resources we have. If it can be done at a low cost, there’s no need for other investors to get involved. We’ll invest the entire amount, and only we and the director can determine the cast!” Huo Yu replied to Sister Liu.

Although withdrawing the investment wouldn’t make much difference for that big production and could even lose the opportunity to make money, considering that films like that one were highly sought-after for investment, Tianyu gave it based on the Huo family’s reputation.

But in the current situation, what was the point of her investing if the person she invested in wasn’t needed!

It really pissed her off.

In the future, she would invest the full amount without auditions and go directly for those kinds of projects.

Since Lin Shuwei values it, Huo Yu supports it. Even if it doesn’t make money, buying some happiness points wouldn’t be bad.

After replying to a few emails, Huo Yu continued with her fan tasks.

Huo Yu stayed with Lin Shuwei for another day. When she was about to go to Shu Fashion to try on clothes, Huo Yu asked Xiang Xiaoli to take her from Lin Shuwei’s place to the Cat Apartment.

Huo Yu packed up in the morning and rushed to Shu Fashion. Lin Shuwei had already arrived.

“Hello, President Huo!” Lin Shuwei smiled when she saw Huo Yu.

“Ding, Lin Shuwei sees the host, happiness points +300.”

“Hello.” Huo Yu awkwardly greeted Lin Shuwei.

Three hundred happiness points increased. This woman was so happy to see her?!

Seems like what she did before wasn’t in vain.

Huo Yu didn’t say much, maintaining her cold demeanor, but her eyes softened visibly.

The Shu Fashion Magazine team had prepared five sets of clothes for each of them, each with a different style.

Huo Yu had previously filmed with these so-called big productions, but this was her first time co-starring with someone else. It felt quite awkward, and the looks they got from the photographer and the staff on the side made Huo Yu feel uneasy.

The first set was a black camisole with different styles for each of them, and they styled their hair in a wet look.

Despite having a similar style of makeup and clothing, they gave off different impressions.

Huo Yu had a sense of aloofness, giving off a cool and glamorous vibe, while Lin Shuwei had a clear and bright aura, exuding a gentle and elegant charm.

“President Huo, just be yourself. Ms. Lin, for this shot, you need to get closer, creating a sense of approaching pressure. Have a smiling expression, a seductive kind of smile.” the woman in charge of their shoot said to both of them.

The way Huo Yu was told to perform before, she wasn’t an actress, and what she displayed had a different taste and feel from what was said. It felt somewhat off, so Huo Yu decided to just be herself.

Let Lin Shuwei lead the reactions on Huo Yu’s side.

Lin Shuwei understood it immediately, surpassing the required scope.

However, in the previous scene, when Lin Shuwei approached Huo Yu, Huo Yu instinctively moved back, but she was backed against the wall and couldn’t continue retreating.

When Lin Shuwei reached a certain point, a smile appeared on her lips, and her eyes seemed to shimmer with radiance, carrying a special kind of allure.

As Huo Yu turned her head, the shutter clicked continuously.

The following shots were similar in nature.

The final scene was both of them dressed in equestrian attire for a shoot at the horse ranch. Lin Shuwei had learned horseback riding during her time on set, and Huo Yu had specially hired someone to teach her. Both of them had no problem riding horses, and this set of photos was straightforward to capture.

Huo Yu felt exhausted, not sure if it was because she had been sleeping too much as a cat or if it was a result of being tired after transforming into a human. If it weren’t for the continuous increase in happiness points during Lin Shuwei’s shoot, Huo Yu would have really wanted to go back and sleep.

Lin Shuwei’s happiness points had increased by almost a thousand from the magazine shoot alone, and her total value had already reached over three thousand. This value satisfied Huo Yu to some extent.

Finally, things weren’t so urgent.

After Huo Yu finished preparing, she planned to immediately go and rest. While changing clothes in the dressing room at the horse ranch, Gu Nanzhen came to find her.

“You’re here for horseback riding? It’s already getting dark outside.” Huo Yu opened the door and heard Gu Nanzhen asking.

“Huo Xiao Yu, what’s going on? Why are you shooting a magazine cover with Lin Shuwei!” Gu Nanzhen said angrily.

“What’s the problem with me shooting with her?” Huo Yu frowned.

“Huo Xiao Yu, are you pretending not to know or genuinely clueless? You and Lin Shuwei’s CP has caused such a sensation, and now you’re shooting for Shu Fashion Magazine together. What are you trying to prove? What benefit do you gain from stirring up this kind of publicity with her? Are you really in love with Lin Shuwei? Using your brother as a cover?” Gu Nanzhen asked Huo Yu with a displeased expression, holding her phone.

“What are you talking about? What’s going on?!” Huo Yu was taken aback and asked.

“Have you really not seen it? Take a look for yourself!” Gu Nanzhen, seeing Huo Yu’s expression, handed her the phone.

Gu Nanzhen had been following “On a Deserted Island for Six Days and Seven Nights” before, but eventually stopped watching due to annoyance. With the Lunar New Year festivities and various family gatherings, she got caught up and didn’t expect that when she finally had some free time, she decided to catch up, only to find out that things had completely changed!

Gu Nanzhen’s reaction was explosive.

The explanation that Lin Shuwei and Huo Zhen were a couple, and Huo Yu’s attitude towards her sister-in-law, was no longer enough.

Lin Shuwei and Huo Yu had spent seven nights sharing the same bed!

Moreover, their chemistry was perfect. The way Lin Shuwei looked at Huo Yu, and the way Huo Yu looked at Lin Shuwei, had been interpreted by netizens as “deep affection” and “shyness.” using all sorts of words that struck Gu Nanzhen’s heart.

What infuriated Gu Nanzhen even more was that their CP fanbase had grown rapidly. Inside, there were all kinds of “sugar” – sweet moments, hidden sweetness, transparent sweetness, glass candy, and so on. There were even numerous fanfictions, and skilled video editors had created videos portraying them as a married couple, indulging in romantic nights.

Upon learning that Huo Yu was actually shooting a dual female lead magazine cover with Lin Shuwei, Gu Nanzhen couldn’t hold back her anger.

A dual female lead cover, wasn’t that like a wedding photo?!

After the official announcement from Shu Fashion Magazine, the CP fanbase went crazy!

It was the Lunar New Year, for heaven’s sake!

They couldn’t wait to press their heads together, demanding that Shu Fashion Magazine finish the photo shoot and release all the pictures and behind-the-scenes footage.

Huo Yu glanced at it and, oh my, this CP already had four hundred thousand fans. The first line of the welcome message was: “A smile from Wei Wei is enchanting, Huo Huo looks at you with deep affection. Welcome everyone to the world of high sugar and high angst, to experience the joy of shipping CP.”

The recent messages were all about anticipating the release of Shu Fashion Magazine.

A few selected news items were about Huo Yu’s various acts of protection towards Lin Shuwei, and some were about their sweet interactions during the survival show.

Huo Yu hadn’t paid attention before, but now that it had been captured and cropped, she somehow appeared a little shy, looking awkward.

The magical netizens even zoomed in on her blushing ears!

Are you kidding me?!

These people were reading her mind!

She definitely didn’t feel that way!

“These people are all crazy! So weird!” Huo Yu exclaimed, looking up.

“By doing these things, you easily give people the wrong idea! Taking care of someone all night when they’re sick, what’s that supposed to mean! You’ve never treated your good friends like this!” Gu Nanzhen asked with a pouting face.

“Lin Shuwei and I are just regular colleagues with a boss-subordinate relationship! There’s nothing more to it. I’m not as bored as you and those people! I’m doing this for work! Do you think I’m you? I have financial pressure now! If I don’t go to the island, and in case Lin Shuwei dies, who will make money for the company! And that director over there, if Lin Shuwei gets sick work would be delayed! I’m learning to be a boss, I need to treat employees like family, you understand? Otherwise, how can I make money!” Huo Yu said angrily, her voice falling silent, her expression freezing.

“Ding, Lin Shuwei hears the host’s words, happiness points -50.”

Huo Yu turned to look at the door, but didn’t see Lin Shuwei.

However, since Lin Shuwei could hear, she should be outside the door. This room had zero soundproofing!

Huo Yu had previously told Lin Shuwei that it was because she was an artist under her company, so she acted this way.

But now, looking at the way Lin Shuwei was looking at her, she felt awkward and uncomfortable.

Her words to Gu Nanzhen were too harsh, as if Lin Shuwei was just a money-making machine.

Even if Huo Yu hadn’t studied management, she still knew that this kind of statement would leave people feeling cold-hearted.

But if she were to tell the truth, things would get complicated.

How could she admit to having any feelings for Lin Shuwei?

Wasn’t it all just for the sake of obtaining time to become a human?

Otherwise, why would she do all these things?!

She wasn’t crazy!

“Are you telling the truth or not? It’s too unbelievable!” Gu Nanzhen asked persistently.

“Of course, it’s true! Stop wasting time, I’m leaving!” Huo Yu said angrily.

“Alright, alright, let’s go.” Seeing that Huo Yu was genuinely angry and impatient, Gu Nanzhen stopped questioning her and left with her.

Outside, Lin Shuwei stood to the side, seemingly about to find Huo Yu. She had a slightly unhappy expression.

“Huo Xiao Yu, you’re a public figure now. Can you pay attention to the online trends? The internet has all kinds of people. Be careful with rumors and gossip. Change your clothes quickly, let’s go out tonight with a few people, have some fun, and there will be handsome guys, your type.” Gu Nanzhen glanced at Lin Shuwei, approached Huo Yu, and rested her arm on Huo Yu’s shoulder.

“Ding, Lin Shuwei’s happiness points -100 upon seeing Gu Nanzhen getting close to the host.”

Just as Huo Yu was relieved that Lin Shuwei’s happiness points hadn’t dropped too much, she suddenly heard another piece of news.

“I’m so tired today. I have to attend an event tomorrow, need to wake up early, so I won’t go!” Huo Yu said irritably.

“What event?” Gu Nanzhen frowned.

“DIM is opening its first high-end store in the country and invited me. Now, I also have the responsibility of being an artist. I have a schedule.” Huo Yu explained.

“Alright, alright, busy person! Then I won’t go either. I’ll be your free chauffeur and take you back home today.” Gu Nanzhen said.

At this moment, Huo Yu didn’t know how to talk to Lin Shuwei anymore, so she decided that the drop in happiness points wasn’t too severe.

Let’s just pretend Lin Shuwei didn’t hear anything.

Huo Yu took her belongings and left with Gu Nanzhen, passing by Lin Shuwei without looking at her, brushing past her.

Lin Shuwei turned her head and watched Huo Yu’s figure.

After changing her clothes, Lin Shuwei wanted to find Huo Yu and ask her.

She wanted confirmation, she wanted to expose the truth.

Huo Yu’s uneasiness was apparent to Lin Shuwei.

The things Huo Yu said, although different from what Lin Shuwei had originally thought, were they not the same excuses Huo Yu had given her with a stern face before?

It’s not easy to speak the truth to someone else.

Lin Shuwei didn’t pay much attention to it, but what she was more concerned about was Gu Nanzhen’s attitude towards Huo Yu.

Gu Nanzhen’s intimacy with Huo Yu and the way she looked at her gave Lin Shuwei a sense of crisis.

Lin Shuwei knew about Gu Nanzhen. She was a wealthy young lady similar to Huo Yu, both of them being rich.

Lin Shuwei felt an urgent need to become strong.

While Lin Shuwei headed back, Huo Yu also went back to sleep.

The next day, Huo Yu attended the event. The luxury store opening attracted many celebrities and influential figures.

Huo Yu wore a red off-the-shoulder floor-length gown, with her long curly hair flowing, looking incredibly glamorous and elegant.

Lin Shuwei also attended, wearing a blue gown adorned with sparkling golden stars, looking ethereal and enchanting.

The event organizers probably knew about the relationship between Huo Yu and Lin Shuwei, and so did the fans of their pairing. They arranged for the two to go on stage one after the other.

Huo Yu walked in front, her long gown trailing behind her, while Lin Shuwei walked behind and gently lifted her dress.

During the photo shoot, Huo Yu felt like she couldn’t walk properly. What was this woman, Lin Shuwei, doing?!

Huo Yu reached the signing board, signed it, and when it was time for a photo, Lin Shuwei stooped down to adjust her dress, striking a beautiful pose.

Then, Lin Shuwei stood by her side, smiling, and they took a photo together.

There were many reporters below, clicking their shutters nonstop.

“Does this woman think there aren’t enough fans for their pairing?!” Gu Nanzhen, who had also come to join the excitement, was infuriated watching from below.

After taking individual photos, Lin Shuwei stepped down before Huo Yu, and down below, Xiang Xiaoli was holding Huo Yu’s coat, waiting.

It was still a bit cold in early spring.

“I’ll take it.” Lin Shuwei took the clothes from Xiang Xiaoli’s hand and held it herself. When Huo Yu came down from the stage, she immediately thoughtfully draped it over her.

“Lin Shuwei, you’re an artist too, you’re here to attend the event!” Huo Yu put on the coat and pulled a stern face as she spoke.

“President Huo, am I not your second assistant? This is what I should do.” Lin Shuwei smiled and said.

“Ahem, you did well.” Huo Yu said formally.

Huo Yu had forgotten about the assistant’s duties.

She could call Lin Shuwei to her side anytime, anywhere, to prevent her from going to see the cats.

Previously, it was always her who took the initiative to call Lin Shuwei over, but now Lin Shuwei seemed to be more proactive!

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Translator: Glariosa
Editor: Sinensis

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