Tang Yuan said that the company would probably try to pull some tricks during NO.1’s final farewell stage.
But she wasn’t sure what exactly they would do—because her own position at Star Cluster was also very awkward. Although she was Rong Guang’s manager on the surface, in reality, she had no real power.
Rong Guang knew things weren’t easy for Tang Yuan; it was already a great effort for her to find out this much. After thinking for a moment, she sent Tang Yuan a message, telling her not to worry too much.
When soldiers come, a general will block them; when water rises, earth will dam it.
Rong Guang had already gone over the situation many times, and she had even anticipated most of the moves Star Cluster might make next.
Star Cluster had always branded itself with a positive and uplifting image—on this point, she was practically untouchable. The vast majority of NO.1’s fans were group fans. The members all got along harmoniously, and the fans were a happy, supportive community. Most of them knew that slandering one person could have a huge impact on the entire group. Therefore, if any of the four members were caught in a scandal, the entire fanbase would stand up to defend them.
The last time Duan Nong and the other two took the lead to speak up for her was, in a way, an unseen warning to the company—NO.1’s group spirit was still alive, and the company couldn’t mess with them as they pleased.
Besides, Star Cluster was backed by the Duan family’s money tree. If they truly made Duan Nong unhappy, then no one in the entire company would be happy.
After sending the message, Rong Guang looked at Chacha and asked, “How has Grandma been lately?”
“Grandma is doing great.” Chacha thought for a moment and said, “Sister Guangguang, I haven’t been hiding everything from Grandma. She found out a little about you being framed by that Auntie Jiang before. She was worried, but I kept telling her what was happening and explaining our methods for dealing with it… Um, I think you have to let her know some things. Otherwise, just like you said, if something really bad happened, she truly wouldn’t be able to handle it.”
Chacha spoke haltingly, her little face a bit tense.
Rong Guang stared at Chacha for a moment, then suddenly reached out her arms and said, “Come here, let your big sister give you a hug.”
Chacha dived into Rong Guang’s arms without hesitation, nuzzling against her like a puppy.
Rong Guang sighed and said, “It was my fault.”
Chacha was at a very sensitive age. Following Rong Guang around, watching her be burdened by all these troubles, yet unable to help at all… Her feelings were probably similar to how their grandmother felt back then, knowing nothing.
Knowing nothing, being kept in the dark about everything, is precisely why she couldn’t withstand the blow when things truly went wrong.
Rong Guang thought carefully. The image of her grandmother’s death had been appearing in her mind a lot recently. The fact that she hadn’t even been able to see her grandmother one last time in her previous life had become an almost unbreakable knot in her heart.
She let out a breath and said, “You did the right thing. You can keep doing this in the future.”
Chacha nodded and muttered, “Then you can’t hide everything from me anymore. I might not understand, but I can learn. If I don’t know anything, I can’t even begin to learn.”
“Okay.” Rong Guang agreed immediately and ruffled Chacha’s hair.
The two sisters hugged and comforted each other for a while before Chacha finally lifted her head and said, “Oh, right, Sister Guangguang.”
“Hm?” Rong Guang looked up.
“Grandma said she sent you something.” Chacha rubbed her nose and said, “She also said I must get you to pick it up with me. She said I wouldn’t be able to carry it by myself.”
“What is it?” Rong Guang was taken aback. “Local specialties from home?”
“I think so…” Chacha thought for a moment. “Anyway, she said it was something she carefully selected and that it’s very important.”
Because her trip to Deer Creek this time had been rather rushed, the package was rerouted once in transit and took nearly a week to reach Rong Guang.
When Rong Guang picked up the package, she was studying the script with Chu Feiliang.
Next up was another scene between her and Chu Feiliang, and not long after that, there was a major explosion scene.
The explosion scene had to be successful on the first take. Otherwise, with all the back and forth, plus the work of replacing props and repairing the city wall, everyone’s schedule would likely be delayed.
Because of this, they had been rehearsing for this scene for a long time, holing up on set every day.
“What’s that?” Chu Feiliang raised an eyebrow curiously when she saw the delivery man carrying a huge package over.
The entire package was covered with the words “Fragile, Handle with Care,” making the delivery man himself extremely cautious, afraid of bumping or knocking it.
After signing for it, Rong Guang looked at it and said, “I’m not sure either… It’s supposedly from my grandma.”
“Can you open it and see?” Chu Feiliang’s interest was piqued. She said, “Indulge a bystander’s curiosity to watch an unboxing?”
“Of course.” Rong Guang’s eyes curved as she smiled.
The box was packed very tightly. Rong Guang borrowed a utility knife and cut it open.
Somehow, the package had also attracted the attention of many crew members. A lot of people gathered around, wanting to see what on earth Rong Guang had bought, all chattering at once.
Chu Feiliang looked at the circle of people, a smile rising at the corners of her lips.
Rong Guang herself probably didn’t even realize just how well-liked she was.
No matter where she went, anyone who interacted with her a few times would end up liking her.
As for that pack of ungrateful wolves at Rong Guang’s company… Chu Feiliang swung her leg, propped her head on her fingers, and chuckled softly.
When the contents were finally unwrapped and revealed, Rong Guang was completely stunned.
“What is it?” Chu Feiliang leaned over to take a look.
The packaging was exquisite, but each box wasn’t very heavy. There were original boxes and long, cylindrical ones.
“It seems to be agarwood incense from my grandma.” Rong Guang scratched her head, picked up the envelope beside it, and opened it to have a look.
Inside was a letter written by her grandmother in beautiful, small regular script. The gist of it was that these were gifts specially prepared for her to give to the crew members.
They were supposed to have arrived much earlier, but because the process of making handmade agarwood incense was too complicated, it was delayed until now. She hoped it wasn’t too late.
At the end of the letter, she again reminded Rong Guang to be polite and build good relationships with people.
Looking at the box of gifts, Rong Guang felt her eyes grow hot, and tears shamelessly filled them.
She turned around, wiped the tears away with her sleeve, sniffled, and said, “They’re gifts from my grandma for everyone…”
No wonder her grandmother had repeatedly asked her how many staff members were in the crew. It was all for this.
“Gifts for everyone?” Chu Feiliang asked, raising an eyebrow.
Then her gaze swept over the dozen or so onlookers. She glanced at the time and said, “What a coincidence, it’s time for lunch—what are you all standing around for? Are you waiting for them to be delivered into your hands?”
At Chu Feiliang’s command, Wang Lujie, who had rushed over upon hearing the news, was the first to snag a prime spot. She instantly raised her hand and said, “Does everyone get one, Teacher Rong—I’d have to wait over a month for a reservation to buy a single plate of this brand’s handmade incense! How much can we get, ahhh, how much—don’t push me!”
Amidst the clamor, more and more people who heard the news came rushing over.
Chu Feiliang produced a megaphone from somewhere, a tree branch in her other hand. She drew a circle on the ground around Rong Guang and the box, then raised the megaphone and shouted, “Line up—form a proper line—no cutting—everyone gets one!”
Rong Guang occasionally glanced back, and the moment she saw Chu Feiliang, the sweat on her forehead mingled with a brilliant smile, so bright that Chu Feiliang had to squint slightly, not quite daring to look directly at it.
And yet, she felt that radiant, warm smile shine straight into her heart.
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