Hey! The Criminal Assistance System Can Even Be Used Like This? 49

“Things from back then have already come to a conclusion. You’re too fixated on it; this will only worsen your condition. The doctor said you can’t let it deteriorate any further!” Yun Xia’s eyes were filled with helplessness and advice. He felt heartache for his wife and understood her pain because, for all these years, he had also been suffering unceasingly.

Lu Lan did not turn her head. She gazed blankly out into the rainy day and suddenly said, “What if I had gone to pick her up back then, or if you had gone? Would things have turned out differently?”

“……” After a moment of dead silence, Yun Xia finally spoke: “There’s no point in ‘what ifs’… Let’s find Qi Qi and live a quiet life… alright?”

He stepped forward and embraced Lu Lan’s shoulder, looking at her with hopeful eyes.

Lu Lan remained unmoved. She turned to stare directly into Yun Xia’s eyes and spoke each word deliberately: “From the moment Yao Yao died, we never had peaceful days again.”

“You… you…” Yun Xia’s pupils suddenly constricted, a wave of helplessness flooding his body. He took a few steps back and mumbled.

Lu Lan stepped back, her gaze indifferent: “You can just be a bystander like you were ten years ago, it’s what suits your identity.”

After finishing her words, Lu Lan turned and left, leaving Yun Xia standing there, a sea of complex emotions swirling in his eyes.

In the end, Yun Xia’s gaze was fixed on the torrential downpour, as raindrops fell to the ground and pooled into small streams. The rain seemed to wash away all grime, leaving everything spotless. But Yun Xia knew, a mere rain could not cleanse everything; the filthy sins had always existed. Only powerful measures could wash it all away.

The clapping sound signaled that this scene had finally come to a close. The atmosphere of this scene was extremely oppressive, showcasing the eruption of emotions from both Lu Lan and Yun Xia after many years of repression, thus achieving an unspoken agreement. Testing, outcomes, contemplation—ultimately returning to silence.

Xu Zhizhi sighed softly. What seemed like calmness at that moment actually concealed a rising Malice Value in her heart, steadily increasing from the beginning. The strings of rationality within the madman were stretching tighter and tighter, and malice continuously sprouted from the depths of her heart, much like a dancer dancing on the tip of a blade, where just a slight misstep could lead to self-harm.

Looking at the already soaring Malice Value of 671, Xu Zhizhi inhaled sharply.

Because this scene was quite difficult and had taken a long time to finish, everyone sat down to rest afterwards.

What Xu Zhizhi didn’t expect was that while she was sitting in a chair drinking mineral water, a figure approached her with an arrogant stride. She looked up, her eyes filled with surprise, “Chen Han?”

“I wrapped up my filming; I came to visit your set,” Chen Han frowned, lowering her gaze on her hands, clutching the bottle of mineral water, looking quite childlike, “You seem quite surprised… Did you think I wouldn’t come? Don’t forget we have a collaboration. I’m here to discuss that with you, so don’t get any ideas.”

Xu Zhizhi quickly stood up, pondering that Chen Han was rather cute, while still arguing for herself out loud. It felt more like convincing herself than persuading Chen Han. “It’s nothing; I just didn’t expect it. Let me find you a chair.”

Sitting in a little horse stance definitely wouldn’t work, this spoiled young lady surely wouldn’t accept any of that. Finally, Xu Zhizhi searched around and pulled her over to sit on the sofa.

Chen Han didn’t look too satisfied, but she still sat down. Her assistant stood beside her, staring blankly around as if contemplating life.

“This crew is too shabby! Are you all so poor that you can’t even afford meals?” Chen Han scrutinized the crew, and her words filled the room with unrestrained disdain.

Xu Zhizhi stayed silent, tugging at the young lady’s sleeve, whispering, “Keep your voice down.”

“It’s like that to begin with. This crew looks poor from a glance; they’re filming in a residential building!” Chen Han’s voice remained the same, her eyes swept across the tables and chairs with notable contempt.

Xu Zhizhi patted Chen Han’s shoulder, choosing to steer the conversation in another direction, “Sister Han, can you tell me what exactly you’re here for?”

“Mainly to see if this silly white sweet has been bullied to death, and to kindly treat your poor crew to something good!” Chen Han looked Xu Zhizhi up and down with an arrogant demeanor.

As Chen Han spoke, her assistant took out his phone and dialed, “You guys come in now!”

Then people dressed in chef’s uniforms walked in, carrying various boxes with ice bags.

“The crew, camera operators, and extras are having a buffet meal over at the makeup site, prepared by someone specifically. It’s some air-freighted seafood and a few pastries. We’re eating freshly made dishes from the chef. Just salmon, lobster, sea urchin, M8 steak, you know, all those common gourmet items.”

Chen Han waved her hand casually while speaking.

Xu Zhizhi gasped in astonishment—no wonder she was dismissive; the food truly was different. She had been wondering if they would be having marinated chicken legs for lunch this afternoon, while her counterpart was nonchalantly discussing high-end ingredients.

The whole crew was shocked. A second-tier rising star visits with such generosity?!

Those with some knowledge recognized where the chef was from instantly, simply because the restaurant name was printed on their outfits.

Those quick-eyed ones had already searched online to find out it was a three-star restaurant from a certain food review platform. The cost per person was over a thousand.

The key point was that they were a restaurant from Beijing City. Though they were quite adjacent to Beijing, it was still a considerable distance away.

Calling someone over from that far away to prepare a meal, the price was unimaginable for everyone.

When the little star commented that their crew was shabby, in comparison, they all tacitly agreed—they truly were shabby.

After witnessing this move, Qian Qian had already half-knelt beside Chen Han, exclaiming, “Sister, you’re my only sister!”

Why half-kneeling? Mainly to maintain what little dignity he had left.

“Stay away from me; I’m allergic to middle-aged men,” Chen Han shot him a disdainful glance, her eyes filled with contempt.

Qian Qian’s expression changed dramatically, and he forced himself to argue in a voice that suppressed his grievance, “I’m thirty!”

“I invested three million, stay away from me!” Chen Han gave him a sideways glance, bluntly stating.

With a thud, Qian Qian dropped to his knees, looking up at Chen Han, “Alright!”

He quickly left, phone in hand, his eyes slightly reddened, clearly a bit too emotional.

“Sister Han! You’re amazing!” Xu Zhizhi suddenly grabbed Chen Han’s arm, her eyes sparkling as she looked at her.

Chen Han’s ears went red; she shifted her gaze away from Xu Zhizhi, “Don’t get too familiar. I want to see the video you filmed! I’m here to oversee your filming! If it’s not good, you have to re-film it!”

“It’s already been roughly edited; take a look,” Lin Yu, who had been listening, produced the preliminarily edited video and handed it to Chen Han.

Receiving the video with both hands, Chen Han frowned as she looked at what was on it, “If it’s bad, you’ll really have to re-film it.”

The edited video started with effects, then transitioned to the back-and-forth dialogues, ultimately capturing Xu Zhizhi moving her hand to reveal her altered face.

“Don’t get scared,” Xu Zhizhi warned before Chen Han opened the video.

Chen Han glanced at her, proudly exclaiming, “I wouldn’t be!”

“That’s good…” Xu Zhizhi chose to respect her.

Chen Han casually unlocked the video, and the first thing that appeared was her own face as she flashed a satisfied smile at Xu Zhizhi, “Not bad; you really understand! You know I have to show my face first!”

Originally, the start of the video was supposed to have subtitles and voiceovers, but since it hadn’t been fully trimmed yet, they were still missing.

So, Chen Han didn’t know this was the effect after makeup.

As the video continued, it showcased the conversation, then Xu Zhizhi began dabbing her face with makeup.

Seeing the familiar brows and eyes emerge, Chen Han’s eyes widened, her mouth slightly agape in surprise.

“This… you have some skill!” It was no wonder Yun Ziwei had claimed to her manager that the visual effects were outstanding, something that would stir up a sensation on the internet.

She had thought it an exaggeration, reluctantly considering taking on a newcomer.

If she had to take someone under her wing, she figured she’d take Xu Zhizhi, the sweet and simple-minded one, making her life easier.

Then came the nose, facial contours, and lips, slowly morphing into this appearance!

The assistant beside her wore a dumbfounded expression, appearing entirely blank.

Lin Yu smiled slightly; she had known they could achieve this effect.

The video went to the last part, where Xu Zhizhi slightly lowered her head, finally putting on colored contact lenses with an arrogant glance at the screen.

Chen Han quickly covered her mouth, her pupils shaking; one could imagine how astonished she was.

The most crucial part was that the voice sounded so similar! The tone matched hers perfectly! If she didn’t know she hadn’t filmed this video, she would have doubted whether all of this was real.

“Good… so similar!” Her gaze was filled with shock and evasion, pointing at the screen as she looked at Xu Zhizhi, clearly a bit shaken.

Who could withstand the emergence of a second self? That feeling was truly unsettling.

Xu Zhizhi could hear her heart racing wildly, evidently feeling very uneasy.

She could only comfort her: “The video looks alike, but in reality, there will be some discrepancies.”

Mainly because she feared that Chen Han would be so frightened she’d have nightmares, panicking over the appearance of someone exactly like herself.

Chen Han stared, dazed, then suddenly brightened up with surprise and arrogance.

“Given how closely you resemble me, I’m allowing you to use my likeness for free after passing the test!” She raised her chin, her expression full of reluctant permission.

Xu Zhizhi secretly complained about what kind of arrogant and generous big shot this was, but she smiled and nodded along.

It wasn’t that she wanted to curry favor; she truly felt that Chen Han was suitable to be a friend! Even though they hadn’t known each other long, she genuinely regarded her as a good friend.

After all, who would dislike a wealthy person who cared for you and was willing to spend money on you?

Not only did she spend several million just for a visit, but she even let Xu Zhizhi replicate her likeness for free; the key was that she had celebrity status.

Chen Han’s fame was much greater than Xu Zhizhi’s; Xu Zhizhi was just popular right now, whereas Chen Han had been famous for several years already.

This was practically allowing Xu Zhizhi to ride her coattails for free—a real philanthropist.

Having such a young lady display a few quirks was entirely normal.

However, it should be noted that some individuals inherently have twisted mentalities; for some, no matter what others do, their psyche becomes warped into another meaning.

Xu Zhizhi grasped Chen Han’s arm, her eyes sincere as she exclaimed, “Sister Han, you’re so good! You’re my idol! My goddess! We’ll be friends from now on, right?”

“…… Sweet talk!” Chen Han’s face reddened; she turned her head away, urging the chef, “I’m too hungry, chef, hurry up, each of you, get an extra thousand yuan in red packets!”

The chef smiled widely, quickly responding, assuring Chen Han to wait a moment.

This was the first time Xu Zhizhi personally witnessed the power of cash, as laughter escaped her lips.

Lin Yu was left speechless.

So this is what it feels like to be pampered by a domineering president.

Qian Qian brought back his sister and then proceeded to coordinate with the finance department to print contracts and sign them.

Chen Han didn’t even blink as she let her assistant review the contract, then signed it with a flourish.

Xu Zhizhi felt incredibly moved; she decided to silently cling tight to this big shot. Such people were too rare and needed protection!

This meal made everyone in the crew feel joy, for only good food could comfort the heart.

This pampered young lady who was sharp with her tongue had been exceedingly generous; as for her earlier comments, they pretended they hadn’t heard it.

Or perhaps subtly agreed, since the crew was indeed poor!

Chen Han scanned the crew, her brows arching higher than the sky.

“I’m leaving as soon as you finish eating; I have afternoon engagements!” She glanced at Xu Zhizhi while saying this.

Xu Zhizhi finished one sea urchin, wiped her hands, and then grabbed Chen Han’s hand, “There’s a place nearby that’s really good! After I film two scenes, you should come with me! What time are you returning?”

“I’m not going! I’m busy!” Chen Han pouted slightly, disdain evident in her eyes, yet she stole a quick glance at Xu Zhizhi, hoping for another invitation.

Xu Zhizhi knew how the hearts of pampered individuals worked, but she still played along, feigning some annoyance as she said sadly, “I thought you wanted to go out with me; you’re such a nice senior!”

“Hiss…” The assistant beside them gasped in surprise—a soft-hearted arrogant person, this tactic was truly devastating.

As expected, Chen Han was momentarily stunned. She bit her lip, looking at Xu Zhizhi with some regret, her mouth opened but, true to her prideful nature, she couldn’t vocalize the invitation.

Seeing the hesitation, Xu Zhizhi shifted her demeanor, tugging on Chen Han’s hand, pouting adorably, “Sister Han! Just come with me! I promise it’ll be delicious!”

“Alright, alright! I’m scared of you!” Chen Han, fearing that Xu Zhizhi might genuinely feel sad if she didn’t agree, immediately yielded.

Xu Zhizhi chuckled, “Sister Han, you’re truly wonderful!”

Lin Yu stood to the side, facepalming in exasperation.

Xu Zhizhi was genuinely sincere with people, but she was also smart, directly grasping the ins and outs of Chen Han’s spoiled temperament.

Afterwards, they finished their meal, and as an investor, Chen Han observed the crew while also watching Xu Zhizhi act.

It was evident that she was quite amazed by Xu Zhizhi’s acting skills.

She rarely watched dramas due to her busy schedule and had only seen them on set.

At that time, she thought it was decent; never did she expect it to be this impressive.

Waiting quietly until Xu Zhizhi finished filming, she was then led out for a meal.

Xu Zhizhi took Chen Han to a small eatery, a simple and clean stir-fry restaurant she had found earlier in a quiet alley when she was hungry.

There were no expensive ingredients, just straightforward, delicious flavors.

Chen Han found it delightful, and since there was no one else there, she ended up finishing half a bowl of rice before stopping.

She was very pleased with Xu Zhizhi’s arrangement! Xu Zhizhi had indeed not deceived her.

This little girl was just as her assistant described—she liked her very much.

But certainly, Chen Han’s purpose wasn’t just this; she had plenty of engagements and wouldn’t just come running over because she genuinely liked someone—this wasn’t romance.

She was here to see the results, while casually filming some short videos together with Xu Zhizhi.

In simpler terms, it was about marketing their sisterly bond, while also potentially boosting their fame if the short videos went viral.

If there were nominations for the Yulan Flower Awards at year’s end, she’d then successfully step into the ranks of first-line stars.

However, it wasn’t that Chen Han was unwilling; she even specially arranged food.

Mutual benefit!

Xu Zhizhi quipped amidst laughter and tears; so this was the reason she hadn’t been told? It was quite amusing.

This proud young lady indicated she wanted to see something real, not pretend sisterhood theatrics, which she found utterly disdainful!

Xu Zhizhi had no choice; they shot several natural videos and took photos while having a meal.

Back at the hotel, they played with makeup, and Xu Zhizhi applied amusing animal-themed makeup for them—though not entirely accurate, it strayed towards the cute side.

The videos from this would be released later; while they were having fun, she sent the assistant to add voiceovers and background music to the makeup replication videos.

Traffic is something to be seized early, delaying may allow someone else to swoop in.

Both assistants were quite pleased; they exchanged V-Chat contacts and set up a small group.

When they were leaving, Chen Han hesitantly asked Xu Zhizhi to rest and come back to Beijing to visit her.

Xu Zhizhi nodded in agreement and sent her off in a chauffeur-driven car.

Lin Yu chuckled; some friendships are this simple, established very purely.

With a mask on, Xu Zhizhi sent her off and then turned back to the crew.

She should have rested, but Qian Qian messaged her saying someone was looking for her, and Xu Zhizhi had no choice but to head back.

At the same time, she was quite curious about who would be searching for her.

Upon arriving at the set, the makeup house was already empty. As Xu Zhizhi walked in, she found Qian Qian and three others sitting across from each other.

As she entered, one person seated with their back to her stood up—it was none other than Qin Su from Jiang City.

Qin Su stood up and looked at Xu Zhizhi, his eyes filled with apology, saying, “I need your assistance with something.”

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