Seventeen Again: The Sweet Life with My Family - Chapter 124

Chapter 124: Serves You Right

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Undeterred by Huang Yue’s dismayed expression, Wen Nian carried on, “I’ve truly benefited from this opportunity. 1 managed to earn 200,000 yuan in just two months. You were right, being a celebrity has its advantages. Once this movie is released, I’ll be recognized as an actress, taking the first step towards becoming a celebrity.”

Huang Yue glanced at the serene smile on Wen Nian’s lovely face and fought back the urge to clench her teeth. Her attention shifted to the frame on the camera, revealing her skin that was now free of gauze but still adorned with remnants of dried blisters and the lingering red marks they had left behind.

The strong contrast made Huang Yue so angry that her eyes turned red.

However, Huang Yue swiftly regained her composure. If Wen Nian had acquired funds for filming, perhaps it could serve as a means to compensate for some of her own losses!

Huang Yue swiftly adjusted her mindset and, with a smile, spoke up, “Wen Nian, I’m currently facing a financial shortage. Would it be possible for me to borrow 200,000 yuan from you? 1 promise to repay it as soon as I can.”

Wen Nian gazed at Huang Yue with a sense of helplessness. “Huang Yue, it’s not that I don’t want to lend you money. However, I can only access funds once the filming is complete.”

As Huang Yue noticed that Wen Nian hadn’t outright rejected her request, a glimmer of hope flickered within her. Recalling how Xu Chang had tried to impress Wen Nian by acting that day, an idea sprouted in her mind. “You should consider asking the production team for an advance payment. After all, you’re the female lead. If they hesitate, you can even leverage the threat of resigning.”

Wen Nian sensed that Huang Yue might be underestimating her, yet she maintained an innocent expression. Gazing at Huang Yue with concern, she responded, “But I have a genuine passion for acting.What if the director actually takes it seriously? That would be troublesome. Forget it.”

Huang Yue gazed at Wen Nian with a pleading expression. “Wen Nian, we’re good friends, right? I’m in urgent need of money right now, but 1 can return it to you next month. Please help me think of a solution. For instance, how much money could you lend me? I’ll pay you interest, say 50,000 yuan for a loan of 100,000 yuan.”

Huang Yue had picked up the tactic of offering interest from Wang Jing, and she couldn’t deny its effectiveness.

Wen Nian sighed when she heard this and deliberately changed the topic to investment. “Huang Yue, it’s not that I don’t want to, but I don’t have much private money. Last month, I thought I had a chance to make a lot of money through a stock. I even managed to trick my parents into giving me money. However, 1 couldn’t contact that friend later on, so I didn’t manage to invest.”

Huang Yue widened her eyes and questioned loudly, “You said you didn’t invest in the end?!”

Wen Nian nodded, her expression reflecting a sense of relief. “However, 1 managed to reach out to the other party yesterday. They mentioned that someone might have intentionally deceived me with false news about the holiday. I’m not sure about the details of the situation at the moment.”

“It’s the start of the month, and if that stock doesn’t show any growth this month, there must be some foul play involved. Thankfully, I didn’t invest any money in it. Otherwise, 1 would have been trapped,” Wen Nian remarked.

As Huang Yue had been holding onto a glimmer of hope, hearing this news shattered her last traces of optimism, leaving her in complete despair.

Overwhelmed by her despair, Huang Yue couldn’t help but question Wen Nian sternly. “Wen Nian, wasn’t the person who informed you about the investment news an insider at Chengheng Technology? How is it that you’re unaware of the truth?”

Wen Nian was stunned for a moment before asking angrily, “You eavesdropped on my call?”

Huang Yue slammed the table angrily. “Do you know that I was scammed 200,000 yuan because of what you said!”

“Oh! I see what’s going on now! Wen Nian, did you and Wang Jing conspire to set a trap for me? You deceitful person! I’m going to report you!” Huang Yue exclaimed, no longer concerned about anything other than finding ways to obtain money and redeem her jewelry.

Wen Nian rolled her eyes at Huang Yue and let out a chuckle. “Wang Jing? Are you out of your mind? What evidence do you have to accuse me of defrauding you? When did I claim to know an employee of Chengheng Technology? You eavesdropped on others and made wild assumptions for your investments, and now you want to blame me? You’re just looking for a scapegoat. Even if I had 200,000 yuan in my bank account, I wouldn’t dare lend it to you!”

Huang Yue’s face turned pale with frustration, and she wished she could physically confront Wen Nian. “I don’t care. You have to lend me the money! You must take responsibility for this!”

Wen Nian cast a mocking glance at Huang Yue. “You eavesdrop out of greed and now you’re trying to shift the blame onto someone else.. Huang Yue, what on earth are you thinking? Do you realize what others will say if they find out about your actions?”