Grab The Heroine and Run Away Ch. 46.1
Little Bowl Can Eat a Big Bowl: “Asshole! Asshole! Asshole!”
“Hahaha!”
“Sure enough, it’s Bowl Mom!”
“Hahaha, just from the tone, we knew it was our lady Bowl. And looking at the name, it’s exactly as expected!”
The comments within the industry immediately became lively: SGS fans were like they were going on an outing, and the comment section of the marketing account was filled with joy and excitement. It was as if this marketing account targeting Xu Heran and Xin Nuo was announcing that “Heart-fluttering Feelings” had won the Best CP Award of the Year.
In City A of Hua Country, Yu Wan sat in her own studio, humming as she tossed her phone aside. She picked up a pen and started sketching on her digital tablet. Three sleek and shiny cats were crouching on the shelf of her desk, their eyes wide, following the movements of her drawing pen.
“Little Chopsticks, Little Shovel, Little Fork, and Big Cup Smash.”
The Golden Retriever lying quietly at her feet heard its name and lifted its head with confusion, receiving a scratch on the head from Yu Wan.
“With Mommy around, I’ll definitely not let those bad guys bully your little sister, right?” Yu Wan’s voice was enthusiastic, and she raised her fist.
The cat in the middle yawned and lazily rested its head on its paws, closing its eyes disinterestedly.
Yu Wan’s phone kept chiming with notifications. She knew those were notifications for comments. She picked up her phone, intending to mute the sound, but then she saw a comment appear with a “ding” on her desktop.
“I’m super shocked! Bowl Mom, who are you really? Lu Goddess replied to you ahhh!”
“Huh?” Yu Wan was taken aback. She leaned back on her chair and opened her phone.
Under her two imposing Weibo posts, there were suddenly over ten thousand comments, and they were still rapidly increasing. Among all the nested comments, the one that was pushed to the very top had an ID with a profile picture of a girl in high school uniform, smiling beautifully like the moon. This ID’s comment had been reposted by countless people along with a group photo.
Lu Manxin: “Yo, so this is the legendary social terror, I’ve learned something new today. Thumbs up.”
Yu Wan: “…”
The previously calm marketing Weibo account suddenly went viral in an instant, soaring to the trending topics. Many people followed the trending topics to click into the account, then clicked again to like the profile of the person with the highest likes.
Lu Manxin, Verified: Global Chairman of the Lu Corporation.
Personality Signature: Darling of the Year, not planning to sleep on the couch tonight.
“Damn, it’s the First Lady Mom!”
“Ah ah ah, Mom, I’ve seen the First Lady! She’s alive!”
“Hahaha, Bowl Mom actually knows Lu Goddess! Is this mockery?”
“So, the cool and awesome Bowl Mom online is actually socially anxious in real life? Hahaha, we’ve got a mental image now!”
“Bowl Mom actually knows the First Lady Mom! Could it be that Bowl Mom is secretly a celebrity and Lu Goddess’s friend?”
“No.” Yu Wan turned off the sound, tossed her phone into the cabinet, and said coldly, “I’m just Lu Goddess’s wife’s best friend.”
The trending topic quickly rose, and the message of the First Lady appearing under the marketing account’s post quickly overshadowed the content of the marketing account’s Weibo post. Lu Manxin’s Weibo comments didn’t even last for two minutes, and the rhythmic Weibo posts from the marketing account started “buzzing” and disappeared.
“No way, did they delete it again?”
“You deleted Lu Goddess’s reply!”
“Ah ah ah, I haven’t had the chance to take a photo with the First Lady Mom! I haven’t confessed to Lu Goddess yet!”
“With so many shares, could this constitute spreading rumors?”
“You don’t get it. A few days ago, he deleted his Weibo and posted an apology letter. Today, he didn’t mention anyone by name. As long as he doesn’t explicitly say who it is, he can pretend not to know.”
“Disgusting!”
“Sneaky!”
“So does Lu Goddess know about ‘Heart-fluttering Feelings’? Could I form a ship with the First Lady Mom?”
In the capital city, within the central business district of the top companies in the nation’s economy, two adjacent twin towers were connected by a walkway. Occasionally, people hurriedly walked through the walkway.
At the top floor, the door to an office overlooking the city opened, and a beautiful woman in a light blue suit walked in.
“Lu Manxin.” The woman’s appearance was elegant and beautiful, like a white and flexible flower blooming in a clear pond. She held a folder in her hand and walked to the sofa in the reception area. Standing behind the sofa, she lifted her hand. The folder dropped with a “whoosh” and landed gently on the sofa, right on top of the head of the woman who was lounging there.
“Lu Manxin.” The woman had a beautiful and elegant appearance, resembling a snow-white and flexible flower blossoming in a clear pond. She pinched a folder between her fingers, walked to the sofa in the reception area, stood behind it, and raised her hand. The folder dropped with a “whoosh” and gently landed on the sofa, right on top of the head of the languid woman.
“Enough with the nonsense.” Tang Nian, the CEO of the Tang Corporation, rebuked in a composed tone. Then, she looked up, her calm blue eyes fixed on the woman seated across from the sofa. “I apologize. I’ve already had someone handle the trending topic.”
“It’s fine. Jia Mu definitely won’t mind.” Seated on the sofa, the woman in a silver-white suit, similar to Tang Nian’s, smiled.
Then, her head was knocked by the folder again, this time with more force.
“If you’re bored, go work.” Tang Nian’s tone remained cool as she walked around the sofa and handed the documents to Xu Jiamu.
Xu Jiamu sat up straight and raised her hands to take the documents from Tang Nian’s hand, nodding slightly. “Thank you, Sister Nian. Sister Manxin is right. It’s not a big deal.”
Lu Manxin immediately gave Tang Nian a look that said, “See, I told you.”
Tang Nian didn’t pay her any attention and spoke softly, “After all, this trouble was caused by someone’s reckless behavior. Come to my place tomorrow, and I’ll have Auntie make soup for you. You’ve been working hard during this period.”
“Anyway, welcome to the cooperation between Global Tech and the Lu family, Tang Corporation. In the days ahead, I hope for a win-win collaboration among the three parties and new progress in the field of artificial intelligence.” Tang Nian extended her hand and shook hands with Xu Jiamu.
“Since CEO Tang is being so official, I’ll congratulate Universal Entertainment’s establishment as a friend. Congratulations on your younger sister’s successful debut.” Lu Manxin stood up and shook hands with Xu Jiamu. With delicate eyebrows and captivating beauty, she raised an eyebrow playfully and a mischievous smile appeared in her eyes. “By the way, is it really true that your cute little sister has no connection with that young girl?”
Xu Jiamu let go of her hand and nodded. “Yes, they’re just kids.”
“Hmm, really?” Lu Manxin asked in return, her arm gently wrapping around the slender waist of the woman beside her. She smiled and said, “Thinking about it, when I was together with your older sister at your age, it was probably a similar situation, right?”
She glanced at Tang Nian and tilted her head.
Tang Nian nodded gently, smiling. “Time flies. It’s been over a decade in the blink of an eye.”
“Old married couple, huh?” Lu Manxin chuckled, patting Tang Nian’s back.
Their actions weren’t excessive, but the subtle affectionate gestures they displayed revealed deep emotions. Xu Jiamu noticed their small interactions and inexplicably thought of how Xu Heran and Xin Nuo looked together.
The usually expressionless woman’s eyelid twitched. She departed, bid farewell by Lu Manxin and Tang Nian as they sent her off to the elevator.
In that split second before the elevator doors closed, she saw the woman in the silver-white suit with her hands naturally resting in her pants pocket, bending her head slightly, and placing a kiss between the lips of the woman next to her. The elegant woman in the light blue suit smiled and tilted her head, wrapping her arms around her waist.
Xu Jiamu quickly averted her gaze, the silver elevator reflecting her composed expression.
Half a minute later, a “ding” sounded, and the elevator doors opened. The Vice President of Universal Group led the group out of the elevator. She gazed expressionlessly at the spacious lobby and swallowed involuntarily.
“Mmm.”
Xu Jiamu instructed her secretary, “Gather evidence of the marketing account spreading rumors and sue them.”
“Yes, General Manager Xu.”
Only then did the Vice President of Universal Group feel somewhat at ease. She adjusted her collar, left the Tang Corporation building, and departed.
“Congratulations to 《Stellar Catch》 for topping the music chart for two consecutive weeks! We’re going to participate in 《Voice of the Stars》》 tomorrow, and there’s a trophy waiting for us!” Jian Yueyin raised her glass, “Congratulations to us!”
“Uh-uh-uh!”
Everyone raised their glasses and cheered. They were currently in the recording studio of Universal Entertainment’s Music Department, recording songs for the album.
“We worked overtime today to finish recording the nine songs for the album. After we get the trophy from 《Voice of the Stars》we can fully focus on shooting the MV!” Jian Yueyin raised her glass again.
They had added “Shining Starlight” to the album, making it a total of nine songs instead of the original eight.
“Mmm…”
Thinking about the upcoming challenging promotional schedule after the album’s release, everyone couldn’t help but feel a shiver down their spines.
“At least this time we have nine songs,” Xin Nuo chuckled, relieved that they didn’t have to focus solely on one song.
“But we only have one title track,” Lin Weining said.
“True, it’s autumn and comfortable, so it’s fitting to sing about summer,” Haya sat on the floor, bending over with her hands on her knees, smiling brightly.
The producer of the title track rolled up the sheet music and lightly tapped it against her head.
SGS idol girl group was set to release their first album, “See You in Summer,” in late October, during the refreshing days of autumn. It would be splendid, just as splendid as if the Seven Fairies had eight members.
The eight of them chuckled together.
Xu Heran yawned, leaning against Xin Nuo, and asked Jian Yueyin, “Do we have to sing tomorrow night as well?”
Jian Yueyin flicked her finger against the sheet music and smiled, saying, “I discussed it with Sister Cui. Our recording schedule for the first album is quite tight, and we have two weeks left. So, tomorrow night, we’re singing the title track of this album!”
“The lyrics and melody of this song are simple. Have fun on stage, everyone,” Jian Yueyin said with a smile, “Fulfilling my wish!”
Xin Nuo, Song Fenghua, and Laurel froze for a moment before raising their hands one after another, covering their faces, rubbing their noses.
The captain’s wish was to torment her teammates!
“You can do it!” Xu Heran held Xin Nuo’s hand, encouraging her, and then turned to Song Fenghua and Laurel, saying, “You two are absolutely adorable, yacoyaco~”
“Button, button,” Laurel responded expressionlessly.
“Hahaha!”
The eight of them sat together, chatting and resting. After ten minutes, they got back to recording. It wasn’t until after midnight that the eight of them finally breathed a sigh of relief after finishing recording the songs.
“You’re all amazing. Very few artists can digest so many songs perfectly in such a short period of time. Recording with you all didn’t feel tiring at all. Everyone worked hard, and I look forward to collaborating with you next time!” The recording engineer praised.
(Note: In the original text, there’s a misunderstanding regarding the lyrics “yacoyaco,” which is a Japanese phrase often used to cheer or encourage someone. The context seems to suggest a playful misunderstanding, hence the response “Button, button.” This might not have a direct equivalent in English, but I’ve retained the original text’s phrasing and meaning as closely as possible.)
The eight girls quickly expressed their gratitude.
Cui Qi was waiting for them in the lobby. Although Xu Heran and the others lived near the company, they were busy from morning till night. Despite the late hour, Cui Qi still had the chauffeur waiting outside for them.
“Sister Cui, why did you come over?” Xu Heran said, “We can go back on our own.”
Cui Qi smiled and said, “Just came to check on you all. Also, I have something to discuss with Nuo Nuo.”
Xin Nuo was fastening her seatbelt and looked up, somewhat surprised. “Hmm?”
In the car were Xu Heran, Xin Nuo, Laurel, and Jiang Qiong. The four of them looked curiously at Cui Qi.
“Well, here’s the thing. I have an invitation letter here, it’s for you. It’s an audition invitation for the movie 《Rustling in the Wind》,” Cui Qi explained. “The invitation letter was sent to me by the film crew suddenly at noon today. In the afternoon, you were discussing songs, so I didn’t want to disturb you. I thought I’d wait for you to finish before talking to you.”
“Didn’t expect the day to end so late today.”
Xu Heran nodded. “Yes, after working tirelessly and recording, we finally finished recording all the songs.”
Little Pearl clapped happily. She looked at Xin Nuo and felt joy for her.
Indeed, it was Nuo Nuo, who hadn’t been in the industry for long, receiving an audition invitation from a film crew!
However, when she looked at Xin Nuo, she noticed that Xin Nuo didn’t show much happiness. Instead, a hint of confusion appeared in her brows and eyes.
“《Rustling in the Wind》?” Xin Nuo moved forward in her seat. “Is it directed by Director Li You? 《Rustling in the Wind》 directed by Li You?”
Cui Qi smiled. “Yes, didn’t expect you to know. Are you interested, so you’ve been following it?”
Xin Nuo: “…”
(Note: The phrase “yacoyaco” in the previous translation was misunderstood. It seems to be used in this context as a playful encouragement or cheer, so I retained it in this translation as well.)
“Why… why would he approach me?” Xin Nuo was even more puzzled. She had only participated in 《Starlight Girls》 and after her debut, she had only appeared on a few music programs and performed on stages. Could it be that Director Li You chose her solely based on her appearance? Director Li You wasn’t that shallow, was he?
Xin Nuo furrowed her brows.
She recalled that after the failure of 《Rustling in the Wind》 years ago, Li You had laid low for three years. He made a comeback with 《Jade Lake》 winning two Golden Goblet Awards. Many of Li You’s films received critical acclaim and numerous awards. He was a highly innovative director, but unfortunately, due to the film 《Rustling in the Wind》 in her previous life, Li You had a grudge against Dream Entertainment. No matter how popular or talented an artist was under Dream Entertainment, he would never collaborate with any of them!
At the time, Xin Nuo, who had signed a ten-year contract with Dream Entertainment, naturally had no opportunity to work with him.
“Director Liu is friends with him. I didn’t tell you all, but Director Liu and his family have also moved into the Universal Forest Villa. When you were filming the variety show, Director Liu happened to invite Director Li as a guest. They probably noticed you while taking a walk,” Cui Qi explained.
These words were shared with her privately by Assistant Liu. Cui Qi found Assistant Liu’s use of the phrase “happened to” quite clever. If Li You had taken an interest in Xin Nuo, she really should thank Assistant Liu.
“How about it? Interested?” Cui Qi sat in the passenger seat and asked Xin Nuo. Xin Nuo lifted her head, looking at the rearview mirror, but she realized Xin Nuo didn’t seem as happy as she had imagined.
“Sister Cui,” Xin Nuo asked her, “Has the male lead for 《Rustling in the Wind》 been cast?”
Cui Qi quickly responded, “After receiving the invitation, I asked around like a friend. There’s been no news about the male lead being cast. Auditions for the film will start from tomorrow.”
“What are you worried about? Tell Sister Cui,” Cui Qi reassured.
Xin Nuo pursed her lips and whispered, “Mu Yiyue is so popular this year. I’m afraid Director Li You might choose Mu Yiyue. I don’t want to be on the same set as him!”
Xu Heran turned her head and looked at Xin Nuo’s expression, blinking her eyes.
She felt that Xin Nuo, who spoke with a slightly willful tone, was extremely adorable with the corners of her eyes drooping.
Cui Qi recalled the recording Xin Nuo had sent her. She had always thought that Xin Nuo had a more mature mindset than the other team members, but she hadn’t expected her to think of recording at the very moment Mu Yiyue arrived. For a girl of her age, how many could be so meticulous, instantly feeling something was wrong and devising a way to protect themselves?
If it were other newly debuted idols, upon seeing the dashing male lead carrying flowers specifically for them, they would probably blush and scream on the spot.
When Cui Qi received the recording, she was surprised. She had no idea what Xin Nuo had gone through to develop such a refined mindset. However, seeing her slightly pouting expression and hearing her voice that was both dissatisfied and aggrieved, Cui Qi chuckled softly, feeling tender inside.
Xin Nuo was just more mature than other girls, but she was still just an eighteen-year-old girl.
Cui Qi spoke softly, “Here’s the thing, I’ll inquire about who’s auditioning for the drama. The production team hasn’t insisted that we must go. If there’s someone you don’t want to see, we’ll just decline.”
Xin Nuo’s eyes brightened as she quickly said, “Thank you, Sister Cui.”
Xu Heran added, “It’s alright. Since our songs are recorded anyway, if you want to go, I’ll accompany you tomorrow morning. With me there, that guy surnamed Mu won’t even dare to look at you!”
Both Xin Nuo and Cui Qi remembered the recording in which Xu Heran scolded Mu Yiyue. Thinking of this, Cui Qi clenched her fist. If it weren’t for Xu Heran telling Mu Yiyue in the recording that Xin Nuo was her girlfriend and even kissing her, that marketing account wouldn’t be shouting about having evidence of a romantic relationship within the hottest girl group!
Through twists and turns, it turned out to be their own pearl that gave them away!
Ironically, that same pearl had confidently said, “We’re not afraid of him! We’re not afraid of Dream Entertainment or anything. Nuo Nuo can go and try to gain some experience for herself, experience what auditioning feels like.”
In the back row, Laurel and Jiang Qiong held their water cups, their eyes shining as they listened to them discuss the auditions.
“Even if you don’t get chosen, at least you’ve tried,” Xu Heran said with a mischievous smile.
Xin Nuo leaned back, glanced toward Xu Heran, and gave a cold smirk, “Not get chosen?”
“Do you think I wouldn’t get chosen?”
The atmosphere in the car cabin “whooshed” down, both Cui Qi and the two in the back row turned their heads simultaneously to look at Xu Heran, indicating they were siding with Xin Nuo.
Jiang Qiong’s expression was practically screaming “enjoying the show.”
“Well…” Xu Heran was stunned, her lips slightly parted with a glossy look as she stared at Xin Nuo’s indifferent face.
“Getting chosen — is definitely guaranteed, it’s just that our Nuo Nuo doesn’t want to act!” Xu Heran raised her hand, trying to fix things.
Xin Nuo immediately raised her hand and “slapped” her hand away. She sneered, leaned back in her seat, and turned to Cui Qi.
“What role did they invite me to audition for?”
Cui Qi quickly explained, “It’s a female assassin. The invitation letter from the production team contains two sections about her character. If you’re interested, you can take a look.”
“Mhmm,” Xin Nuo nodded.
Xu Heran whispered, “Sister, do you want to audition?”
Xin Nuo looked out the window.
“Sister~”
Little Pearl sweetly called, “You’re so amazing, you’ll definitely succeed. Tomorrow, show them some flashy moves and dazzle them!”
“Heh.”
Xin Nuo still ignored her.
She decided to audition for the production tomorrow, not because of the script for 《Rustling in the Wind》 but because she wanted to get to know Li You a bit earlier. Since she had signed with Universal Entertainment now and was definitely not going to Dream Entertainment in the future, she could look forward to Li You’s directing.
“Nuo Nuo, look at me.” Little Pearl reached out to hook Xin Nuo’s clothes, “Sister, can I accompany you to the audition tomorrow? I’ll bring your clothes and pour water for you. I’ll be your adorable little assistant!”
The hint of anger on Xin Nuo’s face slowly disappeared, and she spoke in a light and ethereal tone, “If you can’t get up tomorrow…”
“I’ll leave you!”
“Hehe, love you~” Xu Heran pouted and blew a flying kiss to Xin Nuo.
Two chauffeured cars parked outside the villa, one after the other. Jiang Qiong and Laurel rushed out of the car, their expressions beyond words.
“What’s wrong?” Jian Yueyin looked at them in confusion.
Laurel opened her water cup and chugged water, making a “glug glug glug” sound.
“Drinking so much water this late at night, do you still want to sleep well?” Jian Yueyin said with a smile.
Laurel shook her head and wiped her mouth.
“Don’t even mention it, I’m sick of it.”
“Yue!”
Jiang Qiong drifted over lazily, sighing, “Ah, I really wish I had Little Pearl’s thick skin. Sure enough, even though we’re all in the same ‘woof woof’ team, the Qiong Woof Woof and Xu Zhuzhu are different species.”
Someone in the other car: “???”
“I think you’re insulting me,” Xu Heran sneered.
Jiang Qiong was surprised, she turned her head and said to Xu Heran, “Smile again… yes, that expression.”
“Alright, Xu Zhuzhu, you can go act too!”
Xin Nuo got out of the car, placed Xu Heran’s hat on her head, and quickly grabbed the brim to prevent a “bloody battle.” She said, “Take your water cup and go to sleep. Aren’t you accompanying me for the audition tomorrow?”
“Audition?” Song Fenghua asked in surprise.
Xin Nuo briefly explained for a couple of sentences and received everyone’s crazy praise and encouragement.
“Our home only has Sister Cha Cha as an actress, and she’s even a unique talent in the Film and Television Department. Go for it, Nuo Nuo! You’re the next big actress in Universal!”
Xin Nuo modestly nodded, “Thank you.”
Walking at the back, Xu Heran suddenly raised her hand, her arm wrapped around Xin Nuo’s chest and lifted up, her slender fingers pinching Xin Nuo’s face and squeezing it a bit, instantly distorting the girl’s pretty cheeks into a funny face.
“Quite thin, huh?” Xu Heran said with a laugh.
Without thinking, Xin Nuo turned and playfully punched Little Pearl.
Tonight, an epic “bloody battle” was destined to take place, with blood splattering everywhere, impossible to escape.
At 8:00 in the morning, the black chauffeured car, escorted by two bodyguard cars, stopped in the garage of the audition hotel. Another actress who arrived in a chauffeured car glanced at her own vehicle, then looked at the black car with a famous logo, accompanied by towering bodyguards. She spoke sourly, “Same people, different fates. Look at the extravagance.”
Her manager slammed the car door shut and said expressionlessly, “Where’s the same people?”
The actress rolled her eyes at her manager. “I don’t have a good father, a good mother, or a good sister who gifts a sixty-six-story building. Getting so many resources and endorsements, even pigs could take off.”
She grumbled, “These young idols just need to sing and dance on stage to become popular. Why do they have to come and fight over our territory?”
“Enough of your chatter, go audition quickly. There’s another production team waiting.” Her manager waved her hand.
Xu Heran struggled to lift her eyelids. She heard the sound of the car door opening and Xin Nuo’s voice, distant yet close, saying, “I told you to sleep at home, look how tired you are.”
“I’ll go by myself, you wait for me in the car.”
Little Pearl insisted, “No!”
She raised both arms and with closed eyes, said stubbornly, “Sister, hug me.”
Xin Nuo held her hand and asked helplessly, “How should I hug you? Who made you grow so big?”
“Quick, act like a three-year-old. Auntie would carry you every day.”
Xu Heran’s drowsiness instantly dissipated by half. She put her arms on Xin Nuo’s shoulders, and as Xin Nuo took a step, she took a step too. While walking, she said, “If you don’t go back, I’ll put Qiu Qiu and Tang Tang in the basement!”
Xin Nuo held her hand, and the two of them swayed as they walked forward, like two little penguins.
“I have no problem with it. I’m just worried others won’t be happy,” Xin Nuo said calmly.
Xu Heran snorted coldly, “Liar. I saw you talking to Qiu Qiu three days ago, and you even kissed her on the forehead!”
Little Pearl was nearly infuriated.
“You didn’t kiss my forehead!”
“Who said I didn’t?” Xin Nuo said with a smile.
Xu Heran asked in surprise, “You did?”
She thought for a moment, then got angrier.
“No! Oh my god, aside from Qiu Qiu, you’ve kissed other pearls too, sob sob sob…”
“No, it’s you,” Xin Nuo rubbed her hand’s back as the two entered the elevator. “Really, it’s you.”
Liar!
Little Pearl was utterly heartbroken, sulking on Xin Nuo’s back.
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