Chapter 117 - Chapter 117: Red Marks
Chapter 117: Red Marks
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Shen Jun’s voice was nervous. He pulled Wen Nian’s right hand and frowned as he looked at the bright red marks on his fair wrist. It was especially dazzling.
Wen Nian was shocked by Shen Jun’s sudden appearance. “You scared me!”
As Wen Nian followed Shen Jun’s gaze, she noticed the lingering prominent mark on her hand. Understanding his concern, she offered an explanation, “There was a conflict scene earlier, and everyone was deeply immersed in their roles, which led to the application of slightly excessive force. It might appear alarming, but my skin is quite sensitive, so even a gentle touch can leave such visible marks. In truth, I’m perfectly fine.”
Shen Jun lowered his head and tenderly rubbed Wen Nian’s wrist, his brows still deeply furrowed. Concern etched on his face, he inquired, “Do you often have to perform conflict scenes that involve such intensity?”
As Wen Nian experienced the touch of Shen Jun’s calloused fingers, a sudden jolt of electricity coursed through her body. The spot where his touch lingered seemed to tighten slightly. Her gaze followed the trail of his fair and slender fingers, tracing a path down his arm and reaching his Adam’s apple. She then looked at her jawline, thin lips, high nose bridge, and his eyes.
Wen Nian swiftly shook off her momentary trance and silently scolded Shen Jun in her thoughts for his ability to captivate others with his charm. However, after contemplating for a moment, she responded, “Not many conflict scenes, just a few during our school filming. By the way, have you eaten?”
Observing Wen Nian’s attempt to shift the conversation once more, Shen Jun chose to confront her directly. “Your knack for diverting topics remains as resolute as ever.”
Wen Nian paused for a moment, playfully teasing Shen Jun, “If you can see through my tactics, don’t expose me and we can continue being friends.”
Shen Jun gazed at Wen Nian’s lighthearted expression and understood the significance she placed on the filming. Despite his repeated reminders for her to prioritize her well-being, he recognized that once she immersed herself in her role, she would likely be more demanding on herself than on others. Therefore, he chose not to dwell on the matter any further and returned to the previous topic. “I’ve already had my meal. Your dad is fine. He was about to take his lunch break when 1 left.”
Touched by Shen Jun’s thoughtfulness, Wen Nian brought her palms together in a gesture of gratitude. “Thank you so much. 1 truly appreciate your kindness, Young Master Shen. I assure you, I will do everything in my power to fulfill your request,” she replied sincerely.
Shen Jun raised his eyebrows and said, “You said it yourself. Don’t go back on your word.”
A sense of determination welled up within Wen Nian as she sensed the opportunity to repay the debt she felt indebted to Shen Jun for. Eagerly anticipating a challenging task, she expressed her unwavering commitment, stating firmly, “1 promise, as long as it’s within legal boundaries, I will not go back on my word!”
Shen Jun’s smile held a hint of warmth as he responded, “Very well, I will remember your words. Take your time to study the script. I’ll be observing the filming process here. You don’t need to worry about me.”
Seeing this, Wen Nian stopped chatting and quickly pondered over the script.
In the afternoon, there were two scenes scheduled, both of which involved daily fights. Xu Chang had planned to concentrate on filming school-related conflict scenes in the upcoming days. Fortunately, Wen Nian had no scenes scheduled for the following day, allowing her a well-deserved break to rest and recharge.
Before dinner, Shen Jun made a trip back to the hotel to apply medicine for Wen Xing. Afterward, he returned to the set following dinner.
Xu Chang knew that Wen Nian had tuition tonight, so he specially gave Wen Nian the first scene after dinner.
This scene portrays Mu Ci’s descent into darkness.
At this moment, Mu Ci had been bullied by the second-generation heirs of the rich and powerful for a year. The parents of the second-generation heirs were members of the school’s board of directors. Under the investigation of the police and the Education Bureau, the principal directly accused Mu Ci of being indecent and causing trouble outside to slander her schoolmates.
After Mu Ci discovered the school’s cover-up regarding her situation, she took matters into her own hands. She covertly recorded a video of herself being assaulted and promptly brought it to the attention of both the police station and the Education Bureau. Once the authorities had gathered the necessary evidence, they requested Mu Ci to return home and await further developments. However, before justice could be served, she fell victim to a brutal and intensified attack. The assault left her with two broken ribs, necessitating a two-month hospitalization period.
Confronted by her mother’s red and swollen eyes, Mu Ci’s resolve to expose those responsible remained unshaken, even though she was aware that they had influential connections within the government. Her sole pursuit was justice, and she was determined to bring down these individuals.
Unfortunately, once Bai Jing and her accomplices discovered the existence of the recorded evidence, they became more cautious and started conducting body searches before initiating any further actions. Moreover, the other victims, intimidated by the consequences, were too fearful to come forward and testify, resulting in a frustrating impasse for Mu Ci’s pursuit of justice. Her progress was hindered by this deadlock, leaving her with limited options to proceed.
Mu Ci held onto a glimmer of hope in Chen Wei, as she recognized that Chen Wei had also endured significant bullying, perhaps even more than herself. Sensing a slight change in Chen Wei’s demeanor, Mu Ci mustered the courage to ask her for a face-to-face meeting on the school rooftop after classes. It was a crucial opportunity for them to connect and potentially join forces in their quest for justice.
To Mu Ci’s shock and disbelief, she never anticipated witnessing Chen Wei’s tragic demise as she arrived to meet her on the rooftop.
Wen Nian’s memories of her past life flooded back as she remembered how the actress had portrayed Mu Ci in this heartbreaking scene. Initially, the actress struggled to comprehend the reality of the situation, and her immediate reaction was one of disbelief. Standing frozen in place, she instinctively covered her mouth, letting out trembling whimpers. When the police arrived to gather statements, overcome with grief and shock, she started accusing the school bullies in a hysterical manner..