How to capture the evil villain? I choose to be his mother!

Chapter 418 The Most Disliked Actress's Mother in the Entertainment Industry (30)
Upon seeing negative news about himself, Zhu Wen simply laughed it off and couldn't be bothered to get angry.

However, upon seeing Zhai Ling's negative news, Zhu Wen's expression turned extremely ugly, and he immediately went to find Zhai Ling!

She didn't even have time to tell the crew before turning around and heading out.

Xie Ji grabbed her arm in time:

"……and many more!"

Zhu Wen frowned:

"You're not going to try to persuade me otherwise, are you?"

Xie Ji shook his head:
"No. I just wanted to tell you the second thing I came to see you about—Zhai Ling is missing."

Zhu was startled upon hearing this.

After some questioning, it was discovered that neither the lawyers nor the public relations team could contact Zhai Ling; her phone was switched off, and she was nowhere to be found at home.

It's worth noting that Zhai Ling has hardly left her home during this period, except for matters related to the lawsuit!
Her sudden disappearance is very strange, and the team is worried that something might have happened to her...

“Huanhuan knew this was a serious matter, so she went to find someone. She didn’t have time to come over, so she contacted me to come find you.”

The more somber Zhu Wen's expression became, the calmer his mind became.

Based on her understanding of Zhai Ling's current psychological state, the possibility of her making the worst choice is basically zero.

However, this sudden disappearance is definitely not normal; there must be some reason behind it!
Could it be that someone has kidnapped Zhai Ling?

Or rather, what force majeure event occurred?
Zhu Wen suddenly remembered the original plot.

She quickly retrieved a scene from her memory—

That was on the eve of Zhai Ling's suicide in the original book. She went out in a daze and bumped into the female protagonist, Le Yu, who was promoting a brand at a shopping mall.

Le Yu was dressed in dazzling jewelry and looked glamorous, while Zhai Ling was disheveled and haggard.

Seeing this scene, Zhai Ling was deeply traumatized and committed suicide upon returning home.

Le Yu only glanced at her briefly in the crowd.

This was also the last time Yue Yu saw Zhai Ling.

……

"Could it be..."

Zhu Wen picked up Xie Ji's phone again and began searching for Le Yu's recent business activities.

Le Yu is one of the most popular female stars right now, with countless fans.

There are also professional fans who regularly publish Le Yu's schedule.

One of the dates on this list is today, and it happens to be labeled "Brand Event".

"This is it!"

Just as Zhu Wen predicted!
Xie Ji leaned closer:

"what?"

Without saying a word, Zhu Wen grabbed his forearm:
"Let's go! Let's go to this shopping mall!"

Perhaps her recent workouts have been very effective.

Or perhaps Xie Ji was completely unprepared.

Anyway, Xie Ji was being dragged along by Zhu Wen, staggering forward.

Fortunately, he quickly adjusted his disordered pace, took long strides, and steadily followed behind Zhu Wen.

The two quickly arrived at the car, and Zhu Wen opened the car door as if they were old friends.

Xie Ji naturally moved to the other side.

After getting in the car, the driver smiled and nodded when he saw the familiar Zhu Wen.

Then, seeing Xie Ji following closely behind and getting into the car, his smile became restrained and distant, and he nodded haphazardly twice.

Although Zhu Wen has now moved out of the Xie family manor, she still has a good relationship with the Xie family, including the driver who has picked her up and dropped her off a few times.

Xie Ji caught a glimpse of this scene and looked somewhat helpless.

He glanced at Zhu Wen, whose face was ashen beside him, and swallowed back the words he was about to say. He could only take a bottle of water from the refrigerator behind the armrest.

"Want something to drink?"

After expressing his gratitude, Zhu Wen accepted the gift.

After that, she kept gazing at the fleeting scenery outside the window.

But the bottled water in his hand remained unopened.
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XX Shopping Mall is one of the largest and most upscale shopping malls in Beijing.

This place is a paradise for all kinds of luxury brands!
Zhai Ling used to enjoy coming here to vent her emotions through shopping. It seemed that as long as she kept buying things, her inner irritability and emptiness would disappear.

But she hasn't been here for a long time since the accident.

At first, it was because she had lost all her savings. Later, it was because she had a mother. Zhai Ling had long forgotten what emptiness was and lost interest in shopping occasions.

So how did she end up here?

It seems I ran into an elementary school classmate while I was out shopping.

The other person recognized her and started exchanging pleasantries with her.

Although there was no contempt in the other person's attitude, Zhai Ling could subtly sense it from their tone, eyes, and actions.

This shocked and hurt Zhai Ling.

Because this girl was her best friend in elementary school, the two hugged and cried on the day they entered high school, and even promised to never be separated.

They kept in touch until high school, but the contact was less frequent and the relationship was rather distant, unlike the pure joy they had in their childhood.

However, after graduating from high school, Zhai Ling entered the entertainment industry as an actress, while her friend went to university. The two gradually lost touch and eventually lost all contact.

The attitude of this childhood friend is undoubtedly a huge emotional shock to Zhai Ling.

She didn't even know how she managed to force a smile and wave goodbye to the other person.

Anyway, after this chance encounter, she felt a bit dazed and just wanted to find somewhere to vent her emotions...

By the time she came to her senses, she was already standing in front of the shopping mall she knew so well.

Zhai Ling sighed, thinking that she hadn't changed her old habits.

Fortunately, her bank balance restricted her movements.

She had just stood in front of a brand store and hadn't had a chance to do anything yet.

Zhai Ling was about to leave when she suddenly saw many people walking in one direction, their faces full of excitement.

She couldn't help but feel curious, and besides, watching a spectacle is human nature.

By the time Zhai Ling realized what was happening, she had already moved forward with the flow of people.

Then, she looked up—

Wearing a fitted dress, the sweet and energetic Yue Yu is standing on the stage.

Zhai Ling's body jolted, never expecting that the spectacle she was watching would be about Le Yu!
The two had participated in a variety show together. Zhai Ling thought she got along well with Le Yu, but in fact, Le Yu targeted her at every turn and made her look foolish on the show!

Since then, Zhai Ling has sensed a subtle hostility from Le Yu towards her.

She couldn't figure out why, but later she learned that Cheng You, who had once been with her, was now in love with Le Yu...

Zhai Ling considered herself unlucky and from then on avoided Le Yu.

But for some reason, Yue Yu targeted her in every way, stealing her resources, fans... stealing everything from her.

Occasionally, Zhai Ling would also want to ask why.

Unfortunately, I didn't have that opportunity.

This is the first time Zhai Ling has seen Le Yu since the incident.

Le Yu is still radiant and beautiful. I heard that she and Cheng You have a solid relationship and are about to get engaged.

"pretty good."

Zhai Ling smiled and turned to leave.

Just then, a voice sounded from behind—

"Zhai...Zhai Ling?"