AMRWFA -Chapter 138 When the Young Meet the Cunning Veterans

Jian Lichang and her family were no match for a self-made entrepreneur who had fought his way through the business world. It didn’t take long for Lu Yuanqing to completely suppress them.

As a result, Jian Lichang later enrolled in a drama academy.

Lu Yuanqing helped recommend teachers and used his connections to take care of her. In Jian Lichang’s eyes, Lu Yuanqing became a “kind-hearted, good uncle.”

Although this “uncle” was a bit older, he was handsome, gentle, considerate, and wealthy—fulfilling most of a young girl’s fantasies of a prince charming.

Of course, Jian Lichang still had her moral compass intact.

She didn’t think that just because Lu Yuanqing was “excellent,” she should get involved with him. Instead, she simply wanted to act well and not disappoint him.

One day, when she became a big star, she would endorse his products and help his company enter the Fortune Global 500.

She wanted to elevate him onto the pedestal of a “once-in-a-thousand-mile horse”!

What she didn’t know was that Lu Yuanqing had appeared in her life in the first place because he saw her photo online—that was what led to everything that followed.

Yu Xiangqiao turned to the bodyguard at the door and said, “See that? She just confessed without realizing it.”

Confessed to what? Jian Lichang watched as the bodyguard took out an identification document and asked her to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Wait—what did she just hear? A confidentiality agreement?!

Inner thoughts?!

That rich woman’s inner thoughts?!

Jian Lichang’s pupils widened instantly.

Standing beside her, Yu Xiangqiao said with a smile, “Welcome to this big confidential family. You, as a female lead, are much luckier than Jiang Ying—she can’t hear it, but you can…”

And this further proved that not every “protagonist” could hear Ruan Yaoyao’s inner thoughts.

As for who could?

It likely depended on whether the person had committed crimes, violated laws, or acted against the country’s interests.

Take Li Tingting, for example—such an “outstanding” female lead, practically heaven’s favored daughter. Any male lead who encountered her would inevitably fall under her “control.”

And she could even switch male leads at will.

But assassins like Song Na, the gu girl Bai Ling’er, or the yandere female lead Jiang Ying didn’t receive such treatment. They each had only one male lead—once they deviated from the plot, that was it. No second “male lead” would appear.

People like them—those who had killed or would cause catastrophic disasters in the future—basically couldn’t hear Ruan Yaoyao’s inner thoughts.

Others were different. People like Yu Xiangqiao herself, her mother, her sister-in-law, Yun Jinxian, Liang Shishi, and the woman standing in front of her now—some were female leads, some supporting characters, but all had proper values. That was why they could hear Ruan Yaoyao’s thoughts without any issue.

One might ask: if moral values determined everything, then why could Xie Zining—who had been involved with her own sister—also hear them?

Yu Xiangqiao didn’t quite understand either. She guessed the criteria were more about legality than morality.

Perhaps morality played a role, but Xie Zining’s situation was more of a moral issue than a legal one.

Jian Lichang felt dazed. As she followed Yu Xiangqiao out of the restroom, she looked up and saw the rich woman talking to someone.

The rich woman seemed to notice her as well and smiled at her.

【Forget it. Since I’m kind-hearted, I’ll save her.】

“Miss, over here!”

Ruan Yaoyao waved, signaling Jian Lichang to come over.

Hearing her inner thoughts, Jian Lichang walked over without hesitation.

Even if that was her destined future—so what?

Someone was willing to save her, wasn’t that enough?

There were still truly good people in this world.

“So you’re Jian Lichang? Your name is beautiful—like Chang’e herself. You’re just like her too; seeing you feels like the moon goddess has descended to earth,” Ruan Yaoyao said sincerely, admiration shining in her eyes. “The production team has great taste casting you as the High God’s white moonlight. I’m sure once the show airs, many people will notice you.”

“Th-thank you!” Jian Lichang felt a bit nervous.

But this was her savior!

Whether she could escape her predetermined fate depended on this woman.

And her savior had praised her—she liked her.

“If you really want to thank me, how about joining me for a meal later? A beauty like you—even just watching you eat is a pleasure. I love beautiful women the most!”

At that moment, Jiang Ying cut in, looking displeased. “Aunt Xu, am I not pretty enough?”

Why did that sound a little sour? Jian Lichang glanced at her.

Oh, the female lead from another drama—also waiting for Aunt Xu to save her. No wonder she was jealous.

Jian Lichang decided then and there—she was definitely going to compete for this favor!

Her gaze toward Jiang Ying was filled with blazing fighting spirit.

If looks could kill, Jiang Ying would have stabbed Jian Lichang several times already. No wonder she disliked this woman so much!

Even if Jian Lichang wasn’t after Yu Yang, just seeing her acting all charming in front of Aunt Xu made Jiang Ying want to stab her.

She even thought it might be better if Jian Lichang went after her boyfriend—at least then no one would compete with her for Aunt Xu.

Unfortunately, no matter how unwilling Jiang Ying was, Ruan Yaoyao still invited Jian Lichang to dinner. She had no choice but to endure it.

The two beauties followed behind Ruan Yaoyao, their eyes clashing like blades—the scene was almost too dazzling.

Yu Xiangqiao nearly burst out laughing.

Hahahaha… why did this scene look so familiar?

She really wanted to snap a picture and post it in the group chat.

Finally, during dinner, Yu Xiangqiao found her chance—and immediately received a barrage of @mentions from her husband and his younger brothers.

Yu Xiangqiao: “…”

She suddenly realized why the scene had felt so familiar.

Here it was again!

Xu Chengyan: “What’s with those two women? Don’t they have mothers? Why are they fighting over mine?”

Ru Anzhi: “Sister-in-law, I usually respect you—can you not stir up trouble?”

Xu Lianghan: “Wife, did you forget my mom’s love for good looks?”

Xu Chengyan: “Where exactly did you take my mom? One Jiang Ying was already enough—why is there another stunning beauty?! Did you take her into a nest of beauties?!”

Xu Chengyan: “If you can take photos, you can reply!”

…

Yu Xiangqiao thought: I can definitely take photos—if you’ve got the ability, jump out of the phone and hit me.

Seeing Ruan Yaoyao happily cuddling up to the two beauties on either side, not only did she not explain, she secretly took several more photos—just to annoy those men.

So what if you have a mom?

It’s not like others don’t!

“Mom, try this—it’s delicious…” Yu Xiangqiao said with a smile, placing a piece of braised chestnut into Ruan Yaoyao’s bowl. The chestnuts cooked with meat were fragrant—her mom loved them.

On the left, Jiang Ying peeled shrimp. “Aunt Xu, it’s really good—have some shrimp!”

On the right, Jian Lichang carefully picked out fish bones. “Aunt Xu, have some white meat—it’s less fattening and rich in protein, good for your health.”

Lin Zhihe, who was just about to pry open a clam for Ruan Yaoyao: “…”

The other bodyguards nearby, unsure whether to join in: “…”