Chapter 1057: Asking Bai Shao

Editor: Henyee Translations

Seeing the close relationship between Gu Yang and Ruan Chu, Bai Yueshuang was even more stunned.

In her previous life, before leaving that body, she had harbored a grudge against Ruan Chu, who had been on the brink of suicide due to depression. Yet now, not only was Ruan Chu alive and well, but she also had a strong bond with Gu Yang?

Bai Yueshuang overheard some girls chatting nearby. “Ruan Chu is here too. Should we ask for her autograph?”

“Her last movie was amazing! I heard she even won the Best Actress Award.”

Best Actress?!

The mention of the award left Bai Yueshuang in shock.

In her previous life, Ruan Chu had been infamous online, even after quitting the industry and committing suicide. She was branded as a mistress and faced scorn in her final days. Yet now, not only had she not left the industry, but she had also won the Best Actress Award?!

Since waking up in her body, Bai Yueshuang had been abroad, under the control of a certain group, and had been out of touch with domestic news.

She had initially believed that the return of the real Gu Yang wouldn’t differ significantly from her previous life. But she hadn’t anticipated that both Gu Yang and those around her would evolve so differently.

Eager to understand more about Gu Yang and her circle, Bai Yueshuang arranged for a thorough investigation.

The more Bai Yueshuang learned, the more stunned she became.

She realized that Gu Yang’s return would not only alter Ruan Chu’s fate but also significantly impact everyone around her. Even her once clueless lackeys, who had not fared well in her previous life, were now admitted to Hua University?!

Ruan Chu tapped Gu Yang’s head playfully. “Why are you so distracted? Who are you staring at?”

Gu Yang turned her attention back to Ruan Chu and smiled. “Our movie queen, of course.”

Ruan Chu was at the banquet with Ji Linbai. The Ji family and the Bai family were in-laws; Mrs. Bai was Ji Linbai’s aunt and Ji Minghui’s cousin.

Besides Ji Linbai, Ji Jingchi was also present.

After exchanging pleasantries with Ruan Chu and Ji Linbai, Gu Yang turned to Gu Jin. “Sister, Bai Yueshuang seems a bit unusual. She appears to have some connection to Mom and Cousin.”

Gu Jin, who had been monitoring Bai Yueshuang’s online activity, noted, “She’s been researching Ruan Chu and the Gu family.”

Such information was readily available online.

Gu Jin also found it odd. Bai Yueshuang’s presence seemed linked to Team Blue Whale and potentially Utopia, but why was she interested in the Gu family’s affairs?

Gu Yang and Gu Jin had come to the banquet to investigate Bai Yueshuang through the Bai family. The person who might know the most about Bai Yueshuang was likely Bai Shao.

However, they didn’t have a strong rapport with Bai Shao, making it inappropriate to approach him directly for a private conversation.

Instead, Gu Jin enlisted Ji Linbai’s help and arranged for Bai Shao to meet them alone in the courtyard.

The banquet had just started, and most guests were gathered in the banquet hall, leaving the Bai family’s courtyard relatively empty.

As a prestigious medical family, the Ji family held significant influence in the capital, often commanding respect even from the four great families.

The Bai family had always sought to curry favor with the Ji family. However, Bai Shao’s numerous illegitimate children had strained the relationship, causing Madam Bai—who was from the Ji family—to be displeased. As a result, the connection between the Ji and Bai families remained relatively superficial.

Ji Linbai, as the young master of the Ji family, had considerable standing. His request to speak with Bai Shao alone was not something Bai Shao could ignore.

It was late autumn, with the garden’s foliage mostly fallen. Only an old camphor tree remained vibrant, its lush branches swaying in the breeze.

When Bai Shao spotted Ji Linbai standing under the tree, he approached with suppressed excitement. “Nephew, what brings you here for a private discussion?”

“It’s not just him. We also have matters to discuss with you,” came a voice from behind.

Bai Shao turned to see Gu Yang and Gu Jin.