Conspiracy: I'm directing my own life

"How were you feeling this morning?"

Shu Wenxue took the lunchbox from Ning Wantang, placed it on the table, and looked at Ning Wantang intently without opening it.

Ning Wantang sat down near Shu Wenxue, opening her lunch package with a worried expression.

"Xiaoxue, I really feel like I can't do this anymore."

"Why?" Shu Wenxue tilted her head in confusion.

Did you watch the live stream this morning?

"No, I've been busy with club activities except for classes. Although I passed by your class, I didn't pay much attention to what happened." Shu Wenxue shook her head naturally.

"Okay, this is what happened this morning..." Ning Wantang described the events of the morning to Shu Wenxue from her own perspective.

Shu Wenxue, on the other hand, looked thoughtful.

"That's why I said this is completely different from what I expected, both the production company and Chu Kong are far from it."

As she spoke, Ning Wantang stuffed a meatball into her mouth with a frustrated expression, chewing it with gritted teeth, as if venting her dissatisfaction.

"I see. But this should be a good thing for your script, right?"

Shu Wenxue's expression remained calm, as if in her view neither the production company's arrangements nor Chu Kong's actions were surprising.

"That's why I don't want to do it anymore. Maybe the script is a good script, but I'm probably not a good actor."

Ning Wantang sighed and continued, "For me, to pretend to be in a relationship for the sake of a script, and then do something so cruel, is just..."

Ning Wantang paused for a long time, seemingly unsure how to finish her sentence, while Shu Wenxue watched her quietly without saying a word.

"Xiaoxue, you still haven't received the script?" Ning Wantang didn't finish her sentence and changed the subject.

"Yes, I'm still free to move around." Shu Wenxue tucked her hair behind her ear and looked out the window.

"I'm so envious. I wish I didn't have a script either," Ning Wantang sighed, lowering her head and wearily putting food into her mouth.

"What's there to envy? When I participated in this program, I was focused on proving myself, but now, I don't even know what to do."

Seeing Shu Wenxue's somewhat dejected expression, Ning Wantang comforted her, "Even if I have a script, I'm still bound by its framework, aren't I? If Xiaoxue doesn't have a script, she can improvise freely in front of the camera, right?"

"Actually, the script doesn't impose as many constraints on you as you think." Shu Wenxue thought for a moment and didn't continue talking about herself.

"At least according to the terms of the contract, I cannot go against the content of the script."

At this point, Ning Wantang sighed again.

"But the contract can't control who Chu Kong likes, right?"

"What...does that mean?"

"Your script is based on the premise that you make Chu Kong fall in love with you. But what if no matter what you do, Chu Kong still doesn't fall in love with you?"

Shu Wenxue's words left Ning Wantang stunned for a moment, followed by a surge of excitement.

Oh right, how did I become so certain that he likes me? Wait, am I being a little too self-conscious?

The thought of how easily she could escape the script's control instantly lifted Ning Wantang's spirits.

"Xiaoxue, you are a genius." As she spoke, she looked at Shu Wenxue's stunningly beautiful face.

An idea suddenly popped into my head.

"Hey, I have an idea!" Ning Wantang suddenly stood up excitedly, almost dropping the chopsticks in her hand.

Shu Wenxue turned her head and looked at Ning Wantang, who was excited, with a face full of surprise.

"Chu Kong is so handsome, there must be a lot of girls who like him. So if I find a girl who likes Chu Kong, I can be her assistant and help her win him over. Wouldn't I be free then?"

Immediately afterward, Ning Wantang seemed to have thought of something and continued to ask, "Xiaoxue, what do you think of Chu Kong?"

Shu Wenxue was taken aback for a moment, then smiled slightly.

"Judging from Chu Kong's appearance alone, he's the type that's very popular. As for his personality and other inner qualities, we'll only have a chance to understand them after we get to know him."

"Xiaoxue, would you like to get to know him? If you like him after getting to know him, I'll help you get together. Even if you don't like him, it will still give you more opportunities to perform in front of the camera."

Shu Wenxue hesitated for a moment: "Wouldn't that be inappropriate?"

"There's nothing wrong with it. Rather than having me and Chu Kongxu go through the motions under the producer's arrangement, it's better for him and you to get to know each other."

At least, no matter the outcome, you won't hurt him, whereas in the producer's script, I would definitely hurt him.

Shu Wenxue pondered for a while, but in the end she shook her head, pouring cold water on the idea, "But, based on your description of Chu Kong, he seems to be someone who lacks a sense of security, right?"

Ning Wantang nodded: "I think so."

"Would someone like that really fall in love with someone so easily?"

"I don't think anything is impossible when it comes to feelings. If the production company can do it, why can't we?"

Even if the situation gets worse, it won't be worse than it is now.

Ning Wantang was quite frank. Anyway, your production company doesn't do anything right. Compared to you, what I did can be considered saintly.

What if I get the Nobel Peace Prize next year? Should I prepare my acceptance speech in advance?

Shu Wenxue was unaware that Ning Wantang's mind had already begun to wander in a self-destructive frenzy.

She still looked hesitant, as if wavering between moral considerations, but she nodded nonetheless: "Okay, I can't guarantee anything about dating, but I'll get to know him first."

But we're not in the same class, so what reason do we have to contact each other?

"That's easy. You just applied to a new club, right? I'll find a reason to show him around. That way, even if he doesn't join your club, he'll still get to know you."

In fact, Ning Wantang had something else in mind that she didn't say: given Shu Wenxue's appearance, it would be hard not to leave a deep impression even after just a fleeting glance.

"That's all." Ning Wantang put her empty lunchbox into a plastic bag, stood up, and said, "I'll find a chance to bring him to the club. You should also be prepared to face the camera beforehand."

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On her way back to the classroom, Ning Wantang suddenly remembered that Chu Kong hadn't eaten yet, and she couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

Her true nature is undoubtedly warm and helpful, so she sincerely wanted to bring Chu Kong some food back.

However, she was also afraid that such a move would be exactly what the production team wanted, and would further boost her popularity with Chu Kong.

Despite her hesitation, she still went into a convenience store.

But just then, a hand landed on her shoulder.

"Tangtang, you're actually hiding something from me, aren't you?"