Chapter 4: The White Moonlight Battles the Vicious Female Supporting Character

Ying Jing’s arrival enlivened the atmosphere, until a clear, beautiful voice cut through.

“Ying Jing, what a coincidence, meeting here.”

Wen Yue looked toward the speaker. “How do you two know each other?” He then thought about it: Ying Jing was at Shanghai University, and Yan Shuang was at the Shanghai Theatre Academy in the West. One in the east, one in the west.

Ying Jing truly hadn’t expected to see Yan Shuang here.

She had long heard that Wen Yue had a girlfriend he treasured dearly, and some people in their group chat had even placed bets on how long he would last this time.

Wen Yue had even declared outright that he was going to introduce her to his family.

It seemed this time was for real.

Ying Jing and Yan Shuang didn’t have much of a relationship. If one had to force a connection, it would be that they were high school classmates. If one had to dig up some gossip...

Fine.

Yan Shuang was the "white moonlight" that Lu Zishu loved but could never have.

In high school, Yan Shuang was like a goddess surrounded by stars. Her family had a bit of money, and her parents had sent her to study dance from a young age. She had a graceful figure and high talent.

After graduation, she was admitted directly to the Shanghai Theatre Academy.

To put it bluntly, she was highly likely to enter the entertainment industry in the future.

Wen Fucheng was the boss of Dynasty Entertainment. In a way, his nephew was a minor crown prince. By latching onto this connection and holding tight to Wen Yue, Yan Shuang’s future path would be much smoother.

Sigh, poor Lu Zishu.

Still working himself to the bone, studying and working part-time, trying to earn a future for his white moonlight.

Wait, why was she sympathizing with Lu Zishu? Shouldn’t she be the one in the most difficult position right now!

Thinking of this, she secretly glanced at Wen Fucheng. The moment their gazes met, she realized he was actually looking at her too.

She was so startled she immediately retracted her gaze, her heart in a panic.

What was going on?

She had the illusion of being caught by a parent while doing something bad.

But that was her future man!

Wasn't she allowed to look?

He really was better looking the more she stared.

The more she looked, the more satisfied she was.

Those hands, those legs, that face... that...

Jiang Cheng saw the little girl staring at the man with such hot, straightforward eyes that she was almost drooling.

He lowered his head and whispered, “Taken with him? Tone it down. That man isn't someone just anyone can provoke.”

Wen Fucheng’s methods and capabilities were something those who moved in business circles feared, and everyone present had witnessed them.

Ying Jing, however, disagreed. She had seen his gentle side; even if it was only a glimpse, it was enough to be breathtaking.

When it was time to eat, Ying Jing went to the restroom and ran into Yan Shuang, who had walked out a minute later.

Standing in front of the mirror washing her hands, Ying Jing glanced at the other woman through the reflection.

Instead of entering a stall, Yan Shuang stood where she was, looking at her with interest.

The visitor was not here with good intentions, so she took the initiative to speak.

“Miss Yan, is something the matter?”

“You like Wen Fucheng.” It was a statement, not a question. Quite a few people had seen it earlier, and Yan Shuang, in particular, understood that look all too well—it was a woman’s admiration and interest in a man.

“Does that have anything to do with you?” After drying her hands, Ying Jing was about to walk out when the other woman stepped forward to block her path.

What was the meaning of this?

Did she want to fight?

She was wearing a pretty little dress today; it wasn't suitable for anything rough.

“What is Miss Yan planning to do?”

Yan Shuang couldn't compare to Ying Jing’s status; among those present, there were many who protected Ying Jing. She was merely Wen Yue’s girlfriend.

Wen Yue had dated many women, but she was the only one who had been brought before Wen Fucheng.

It was easy to see that this woman’s methods were not ordinary.

Yan Shuang was smart and took the initiative to step aside.

“Nothing, just wanted to remind Miss Ying. A man like Wen Fucheng is not someone you can conquer.”

Ying Jing, who had already reached the door, looked back at her upon hearing this. “Oh, really? Who said I wanted to conquer him? Wouldn't it be better to wait for him to conquer me?” With that, she left behind a chic silhouette and walked away on her own.

Leaving Yan Shuang with a dark expression.

“What about Lu Zishu? Don’t you like him anymore?” Yan Shuang almost chased after her.

As the voice behind her drew closer, Ying Jing frowned.

She had almost forgotten the inescapable male lead plot from the book.

Lu Zishu!

He had to be dealt with.

But there was no rush; she would take it slow.

After all, she didn’t know if she had escaped the plot by living a second life.

She had to find an opportunity to test it.

“Since you know I like Lu Zishu, why do you keep getting so close to him? Isn’t Wen Yue your boyfriend?”

In the original text, Yan Shuang’s affection for Lu Zishu was no less than her affection for Wen Fucheng.

Before confirming her relationship with Wen Yue, she couldn't bear to let go of the kindness Lu Zishu showed her.

Relying on her superb acting skills, she navigated between the two men.

Others didn't know, but Ying Jing—a bug who had read the book in her past life and lived through the plot—knew it very well.

“Miss Yan has good methods, but you should also watch the distance between the boats you’re standing on. Lest the waves get too high one day and the boats capsize.”

“You...” She hadn't seen her for a while, and Ying Jing had become sharp-tongued.

In the past, whenever she saw her following Lu Zishu, she had been a gentle, innocent little rabbit.

“Miss Ying is such a good actress. One way in front of me, and another in front of Zishu. Tell me, does Lu Zishu know you’re this kind of person?”

Whether he knew or not, it didn't matter. Lu Zishu had never liked her anyway.

In the early stages, he liked his white moonlight; in the later stages, he fell into a love-hate relationship with the true female lead.

Only she had become the vicious female supporting character who loved but could never have.

In her past life, everyone else had found their final destination. Only she was foolish, only she was miserable. She died so young, and she couldn't even be with the person she truly liked.

The more Ying Jing thought about it, the angrier she became.

What kind of sin had she committed to transmigrate into a book and encounter a forced plot?

“Do you really think I like Lu Zishu?” No, she had never liked Lu Zishu. A young girl’s heart had been lost to someone else on an afternoon shortly after she had transmigrated.

A sudden, overwhelming sadness washed over Ying Jing.

In her past life, even knowing that she would die if she didn't follow the plot, Ying Jing had tried many ways to resist.

She finally discovered a small bug.

As long as she obediently followed the plot and minimized the damage, she could muddle through it.

Perhaps she had deceived the heavens too many times, and in the end, she still lost to fate.

She didn't want to be a bad person, yet she was forced to become one.

Yan Shuang, however, was bad to the bone.

The current Lu Zishu had no money, no power, and no status; he was just a poor student who was a bit better-looking and studied a bit better. Once he was found by the Lu family in the capital, he would transform into the crown prince of the Lu Group.

If Ying Jing remembered correctly, that earth-shattering reunion ceremony was at the end of the year.

“Whether you believe it or not, I’ve said my piece. One last piece of advice: those who commit many injustices are doomed to destruction. Wen Yue is a good person; I hope you don’t let him down.” Ying Jing couldn't be bothered to say more and walked away quickly.

She hated Yan Shuang, but she didn't dislike Wen Yue.

In the previous life, Wen Yue married Yan Shuang, but in the end, because Lu Zishu returned to the Lu family and with the power of the male lead’s halo, Yan Shuang—that white moonlight—betrayed Wen Yue to crawl back to him. By then, Lu Zishu had already met the female lead and made emotional progress.

Yan Shuang had secretly tripped up the female lead many times, but Lu Zishu had resolved them all.

In the end, Wen Yue and Yan Shuang divorced.

By the year Ying Jing died, Wen Yue was still alone. As for what happened later, she didn't know.

(End of chapter)