After Breaking Up, I Married the Dying Tycoon in a Flash
Chapter 109: Confessing the Crime

Chapter 109: Chapter 109: Confessing the Crime

This restaurant was chosen by An An, it is said that the owner studied abroad and is a famous niche artist overseas. Now having opened a restaurant, he treats food as if it were artwork.

Being able to find such a restaurant near the set was quite an effort by An An.

The other crew members dined in the next room, and Bian Yue let everyone order freely.

At this time, Bian Yue ordered a few dishes from the menu in turn, and handed back the menu, "That’ll do."

The waiter nodded respectfully and walked out.

Bian Yue sipped her tea, and not long after, Director Liu arrived with Yao Yimin and Yang Shan.

Since handling Shi An’an’s affair, Bian Yue hadn’t seen Yang Shan.

The woman once bullied by Shi An’an, now looked still gentle, only more cheerful.

She was very happy to see Bian Yue, her eyes bright, and she smiled reservedly at Bian Yue.

"Mr. Yao, please sit here, An An and I will sit next to you."

Director Liu personally pulled out a chair for Yao Yimin and then, smiling toward Bian Yue, said, "The atmosphere of the restaurant President Bian chose is nice."

Bian Yue smiled, "This was chosen by An An."

Yang Shan stood by without taking a seat.

Bian Yue patted the empty seat beside her, "Shan Shan, sit here."

Yang Shan then smiled shyly, thanked President Bian, and sat down.

An An returned from the restroom and sat between Bian Yue and Yao Yimin, complaining about the inconsistent water pressure from the restaurant’s faucets and how the rainy season was troublesome.

Yao Yimin wasn’t really listening, instead she looked at Bian Yue and said with a smile, "I heard about Shi An’an’s issue, President Bian handled it very beautifully."

Bian Yue smiled softly, "Miss Yao says so, but I dare not take all the credit."

"President Bian indeed is a smart person. I have seen everyone’s attitude towards you in the crew; you truly have won their hearts," Yao Yimin said softly with a gentle look, "I wonder, does President Bian have a hundred percent sincerity in working with me?"

"Of course."

Bian Yue solemnly and softly spoke, "I realize that pairing up with Miss Yao for this project is quite an aspiration, as there hasn’t been a precedent of a top actress playing in historical puppet drama in the market yet, but please believe me, Miss Yao, I will complete this project well and it won’t become a stain in your acting career."

Yang Shan, who was nearby, watching the subtle exchanges between Bian Yue and Yao Yimin, couldn’t help but speak up, defending, "Miss Yao, President Bian is really a good person, you can fully trust her professional abilities and even more, her character."

Yao Yimin’s expression softened slightly, recalling something Director Liu mentioned during their afternoon chat.

"Mr. Yao, I know you have some views on President Bian, thinking maybe a wealthy heiress is just fooling around, not taking things seriously, but I can assure you, President Bian is not that kind of irresponsible person, she truly dedicates her heart to this project."

Director Liu smiled with relief, sighed, and continued, "I too didn’t believe that a young heiress could successfully play in the film industry, but Honey’s track record and President Bian’s personal charisma made me willing to take the risk. There aren’t many bosses in this circle who treat everyone sincerely."

The waiter started serving dishes to everyone.

Yao Yimin picked up her wine glass in front of her and downed it in one go.

Bian Yue remembered from Yao Yimin’s resume that she started drinking early and had a sensitive stomach.

"Miss Yao, drink less, drinking like this harms your own body." Bian Yue spoke softly with a hint of friendly reminder.

Yao Yimin put down her wine glass, her gaze intensifying as she looked towards Bian Yue, "How is President Bian currently investigating me?"

Bian Yue said she had almost read through all the messages available on public platforms.

Yao Yimin’s smile deepened. "Haven’t you looked at anything else?"

Bian Yue earnestly said, "I wouldn’t go so far as to hire a private detective to investigate the things Miss Yao doesn’t want known."

Yao Yimin, supporting her chin with her hand, eyed Bian Yue. After a while, she faintly smiled and said, "I can agree to join the cast, and agree to shoot seriously, never slacking off."

Bian Yue looked at Yao Yimin with a hint of surprise, then lowered her eyes and said softly, "Miss Yao can state her demands."

Yao Yimin’s expression changed, her voice growing cold, "Does Miss Bian still remember Jiayi?"

Bian Yue’s pupils constricted.

It had been two years ago, the headline of the entertainment news weekly boldly declared — At the height of her popularity, the beloved young actress An Jiayi leapt from the 20th floor, tragically meeting her end.

Only those privy to the inside story knew that the instigator behind everything was Xie Zhang.

Bian Yue pursed her lips and calmly said, "I remember."

Yao Yimin poured herself another glass of wine and said, "Jiayi had a necklace of immense value. If President Bian can give me that necklace, I’ll agree to join the crew."

Bian Yue frowned and asked unsurely, "Are you referring to the necklace known as Mermaid’s Tears, which Jiayi threw away?"

"Thrown away? I wouldn’t know about that. I only heard that the necklace was given to Jiayi by a wealthy young master. Jiayi truly loved this man. Whatever he gave her, Jiayi kept with great care."

Yao Yimin’s eyes slightly reddened, she showed a bitter smile to Bian Yue, "If it is missing, then I would like to hear from this wealthy young master himself about how the necklace disappeared."

The three people around them looked confused, watching Bian Yue and Yao Yimin speaking in riddles.

Bian Yue, knowing what lay beneath, calmly faced Yao Yimin and softly said, "If I can get this wealthy young master to tell you himself, you’ll be willing to join the crew, right?"

"Right."

"Fine, but before that, I also want to know, what relationship do you have with Jiayi? If it’s not convenient, we can talk privately."

"No inconvenience," Yao Yimin, holding her wine glass, leisurely leaned back in her chair and looked at Bian Yue, articulating each word, "She is my younger sister, my biological sister."

Bian Yue was shocked, "But you both don’t share the same surname..."

"I follow my father’s surname, and Jiayi follows her mother’s. Jiayi entered the film industry, and it’s always been me guiding and protecting her. She is naïve, inexperienced, and easily deceived. Now, as her older sister, all I want to know is exactly what happened to my sister. President Bian, do you think such a request is too much?"

Yao Yimin’s voice was as cold as ice.

Bian Yue listened in silence, and calmly said, "No, it’s not too much, Miss Yao. Tomorrow night, I will bring this wealthy young master to meet you."

While Yao Yimin was drinking, she observed Bian Yue’s expression, smiling slightly, "Good. I also want to know what President Bian can use to persuade this wealthy young master to come before me and confess his crime."

Throughout the meal, everyone ate without tasting the food, the fine dishes before them as tasteless as wax.

Bian Yue left with concerns weighing on her mind.

In the car, her expression was grave. Shen Jinci saw through her, asking what had happened.

Bian Yue shook her head and said softly, "Nothing much, just that tomorrow, I need to meet Xie Zhang."