In the end, Su Yun had Li Xinyi take her to the apartment the original owner frequently stayed in.

From the moment she stepped inside, her feet sank into an expensive carpet, while a luxurious crystal chandelier cast a soft, shimmering light.

The decorative paintings on the walls left no doubt about their authenticity—after all, handwritten letters from the artists were displayed right beside them.

Su Yun was rendered speechless by the sheer luxury, but there was more to astonish her.

Aunt Liu, who had been waiting in the villa, noticed Su Yun's gaze fixed on a casually placed vase and explained, "That one seems to be a Ming dynasty vase. If you like it, Miss Su, I can arrange some of your favorite flowers in it tomorrow?"

Wait, are you actually using an antique vase as a regular flower vase?

Su Yun felt as if dollar signs were flashing before her eyes.

"No need, Auntie. I was just looking." Su Yun replied, deciding it was best to preserve the dignity of the antique.

Aunt Liu didn't press further and went to the kitchen to prepare a meal.

Li Xinyi managed more than just Su Yun as an artist. Though none of her clients were particularly famous stars, her workload was far from light.

That day, she had deliberately cleared part of her schedule not only to pick Su Yun up from the hospital but also to discuss another matter.

Hearing that Li Xinyi had something important to discuss, Su Yun tried to focus. "What is it, Sister Li?"

"The variety show Dear Ladies will start filming in a month. They might come to your home for some preliminary shooting before that, so make sure you're prepared."

"Also, during the show, remember to watch your words and actions. Who knows, maybe Actress Jiang will even take a liking to you, right?"

Li Xinyi felt as if, despite being not even thirty, she'd already taken on a motherly role, constantly worrying about her charge causing trouble.

At the mention of Dear Ladies, Su Yun froze for a moment.

In the original story, the owner of this body had also participated in this show. She had even used her arranged marriage as leverage to pressure Jiang Zhi into joining her, hoping the program would help her build a relationship with the actress.

To make it happen, she had even sought out Jiang Zhi's mother, who eventually persuaded Jiang Zhi to agree.

But during the show, the original owner couldn't control her temper. Her attention was solely fixed on Jiang Zhi, and she treated the other guests poorly while failing to complete assigned tasks.

After the show aired, her already precarious reputation plummeted to new lows.

Jiang Zhi had initially regarded her as an immature younger sister, but after the show, she concluded that the original owner was beyond redemption, and the distance between them grew even wider.

Recalling the original plot, Su Yun made a swift decision. "Sister Li, can I skip this variety show?"

She now had a car, a house, and plenty of money—why should she subject herself to public scorn on a reality show?

During her week in the hospital, she had realized that this world wasn't so different from her own. The wealth she now possessed might not guarantee a life of extreme luxury, but it was more than enough to live comfortably and without worries.

She had even been considering discussing her exit from the entertainment industry with Li Xinyi.

The original owner had no acting skills, and as an ordinary office worker in her previous life, Su Yun had none either. The entertainment world simply wasn't for her.

Li Xinyi wasn't the least bit surprised by Su Yun's question. "I know you're upset that Actress Jiang didn't visit you in the hospital, but she was abroad at the time. Something must have held her up, right?"

"She does care about you—didn't she send a car to pick you up today? You can't just back out of the show like that."

Li Xinyi believed Su Yun was only refusing to join the variety show with Jiang Zhi out of stubborn pride.

"Sister Li, I know Jiang Zhi has been very kind to me. I'm just worried I might not perform well on the show." Su Yun offered another excuse, trying to persuade Li Xinyi.

It had nothing to do with Jiang Zhi—she simply didn't want to end up being sent to Africa to mine minerals right after the show!

Li Xinyi patted her hand reassuringly. "With your attitude, nothing will go wrong. Besides, the show starts filming next month. If you back out now, the production team definitely won't agree. The contract we signed clearly states..."

At the mention of the contract, Su Yun's worker instincts kicked in.

"Sister Li, could I take a look at the contract?" she asked.

Though unsure of the reason, Li Xinyi felt relieved that Su Yun wasn't insisting on quitting the show. "Of course, I'll send it to you."

She kept backup copies of all contract files on her phone for easy access.

Su Yun immediately flipped to the last page and, as expected, saw the glaring words: "Breach of Contract Penalty: 1,000,000 RMB."

"Sister Li, I'll do the show!"

No matter how upset she was, she couldn't afford to throw away that much money.

"Good. I'll contact you later about the show details." Li Xinyi assumed Su Yun had changed her mind because of Jiang Zhi and didn't press further.

Before leaving, she reminded Su Yun, "Don't forget to repost the show's Weibo announcement."

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Magazine Photoshoot Set.

Delicate, fair skin peeked through the intricate patterns of pale gold fabric. The constant click of camera shutters and the blinding flashbulbs outshone even the sun outside.

Yet, none of it compared to the shimmering specks of glitter adorning the corners of her captivating eyes.

The photoshoot's theme was mermaid.

However, the designers had cleverly replaced the usual blue elements with soft gold—transforming the mermaid under the sunlight into a solitary beached enchantress.

The photographer stared intently at the small screen, only missing one perfect shot by a second.

He couldn't stop murmuring, "Perfect. If only every collaborator were as flawless as Jiang Zhi..."

The producer beside him chimed in, "I wish, but do you know Jiang Zhi's time is billed by the minute, at millions per minute?"

Not to mention, Jiang Zhi didn't need the money.

Any slightly lower-end brand would be rejected by her agent in less than a second, ending up as trash in the bin.

After the shoot, Wen Yun, unaware of the crew's admiration, waited until confirming everything was fine before draping a blanket over Jiang Zhi's shoulders.

Even though Jiang Zhi hadn't made a single mistake during the shoot, it still took over two hours to complete.

Her lips slightly dry, Jiang Zhi took a sip of water and glanced at Wen Yun. "Has Su Yun arrived home?"

Based on Su Yun's discharge time from the hospital, she should have been home by then.

"Yes," Wen Yun showed Jiang Zhi the driver's message. "They said she seemed quite happy when leaving the hospital."

Jiang Zhi paused for a few seconds before responding with a soft "Mhm."

Was she happy... because I sent someone to pick her up?

Mentioning Su Yun made Wen Yun uneasy. She reopened the contract for Dear Ladies. "Jiang Zhi, are you sure you want to do this variety show?"

The production team had signed separate contracts with each guest.

While Su Yun's breach penalty was one million, Jiang Zhi's was ten million—a clear indication of how desperately the show relied on her for buzz.

"I promised Su Yun, so I can't go back on my word," Jiang Zhi said calmly. "Besides, I want to relax a bit after this."

The movie she had just finished revolved around the theme of a genius murderer.

An exceptionally intelligent writer took revenge on everyone who had bullied her in her childhood. Through clever disguises, she blended into the crowd and evaded the police for eight years.

Even when she was finally caught, she remained remarkably composed—it had all been part of her plan.

Though her character wasn't the protagonist, the role's unsettling mental state had inevitably affected her as the actress. Participating in this variety show would be a good way for her to unwind.

In a way, it wasn't entirely because of Su Yun.

Hearing this, Wen Yun knew Jiang Zhi had made up her mind.

Who would have thought that the actress's first variety show appearance would be on a dating program?

Wen Yun said, "Then I won't try to persuade you. I'll keep an eye on the promotions and handover arrangements, and I'll also keep an eye on Su Yun's side."

Jiang Zhi nodded.

"So, for the preliminary filming of the show's trailer, will you shoot it at home?" Wen Yun asked.

Jiang Zhi owned properties all over the country. To avoid paparazzi and obsessive fans, she frequently changed where she lived.

The "home" Wen Yun referred to was naturally the house where Su Yun lived—their marital home.

Before Jiang Zhi could answer, her phone lit up with a notification.

[You have a new message from Su Yun]

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After seeing Li Xinyi off, Aunt Liu had already prepared lunch.

Su Yun sat at the large dining table, gazing at the lavish feast spread before her.

Perhaps unsure of her tastes, Aunt Liu had prepared everything from Chinese to Western dishes—truffles, caviar, premium Wagyu beef—filling her field of vision.

Was this the unpretentiously luxurious life of the wealthy?

Noticing Su Yun hadn't touched her food, Aunt Liu asked anxiously, "Miss Su, is the food not to your liking?"

"Not at all. I just didn't expect you to make so much." Su Yun replied, picking up a piece of fish. It was tender and fragrant, melting in her mouth the moment she tasted it.

Seeing Su Yun's satisfied smile, Aunt Liu relaxed. "I'm glad you like it, Miss Su. I just whipped up a few dishes since there wasn't much time today."

Su Yun looked at the exquisite presentation and the premium ingredients airlifted from overseas in the early hours of the morning.

How "casual."

After the meal, Su Yun remembered Li Xinyi's advice, but first, she opened her contacts and found the one labeled "Generous Bodhisattva."

Their last conversation had ended with Jiang Zhi's single-word reply: "Mm." Su Yun didn't feel particularly bothered by it.

When they got married, the original host had promised not to interfere in the other's life.

But the original host had repeatedly broken that agreement, causing more trouble in a month than most people would in a year.

If she were in Jiang Zhi's shoes, she would have probably discussed divorce long ago and not given so many chances.

She still needed to thank Jiang Zhi for sending the car to pick her up today.

[Su Yun: I'm home now. Thank you for sending someone to pick me up!]

Su Yun typed and deleted, trying to make her message sound cuter.

She was the Generous Bodhisattva's most devoted follower!

After sending the message, she didn't expect a reply.

In the past, whenever the original host messaged Jiang Zhi, the messages always went unread and unanswered.

So, after expressing her thanks, she prepared to follow Li Xinyi's instructions and repost the variety show's Weibo announcement.

Before she could even open the app, she received Jiang Zhi's reply.

[Generous Bodhisattva: You're welcome.]

[Generous Bodhisattva: You can drive any car in the garage. The keys are with Aunt Liu.]

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