Chapter 406: Planning to Choose a Script

The recent business environment was treacherous and unpredictable, putting Chen Qingdi under immense pressure. He knew that to gain a firm footing in the turbulent world of commerce, he had to handle everything perfectly and leave no loose ends.

Chen Qingdi’s trusted confidant, Chen Yuan, had always been a loyal guardian of the Mingyue Group.

He was well aware of Chen Qingdi’s concerns and immediately declared, “Boss, I’ll protect the Mingyue Group’s security with my life. You can rest assured.”

Meanwhile, Chen Qingdi’s wife, Shen Mingyue, had always lived a life of comfort and ease.

She was always watching television and was fascinated by the entertainment industry. She dreamed of one day standing before the cameras and showcasing her talent.

Seeing the look of anticipation in her eyes, Chen Qingdi decided he would help her achieve this dream.

So, he gathered a few of his confidants to discuss how to choose a suitable script for Shen Mingyue. His men all voiced their own opinions in a heated discussion. As Chen Qingdi listened to their suggestions, a decision began to form in his mind.

He looked at Chen Yuan. “Chen Yuan, I’m leaving matters at the Mingyue Group to you. I want you to keep a close watch on market trends and prevent any potential enemies from retaliating.”

Chen Yuan’s eyes were firm. “Don’t worry, Boss. I will give my all to protect the Mingyue Group.”

Elsewhere, the meeting to discuss the script was in full swing. Chen Qingdi’s confidants eagerly put forward their ideas, their debate passionate.

They hoped to find a script that not only suited Shen Mingyue’s disposition but would also captivate audiences.

Shen Mingyue watched her husband’s busy figure, her heart filled with gratitude. She knew all this effort was for the sake of fulfilling her wish.

‘I have to show my best self on screen,’ she silently resolved.

After several days of sifting through options and discussion, they finally found a suitable script.

The female lead in this drama was a deeply resonant character, and Shen Mingyue was completely captivated. She decided to challenge herself with the role and show the audience her acting skills.

Chen Qingdi looked at the script in his hands and nodded in satisfaction. “This is a great script. Mingyue will definitely be able to play this role well.”

He called in the producer and director to discuss the next steps.

The producer stated that they had been preparing for this drama for a long time and hoped to start filming as soon as possible. The director also expressed great confidence in Shen Mingyue’s acting abilities.

Amidst the tense preparations, a crisis began to emerge at the Mingyue Group. Competitors started to suppress the company, attempting to sabotage their business operations.

Chen Yuan led his team into a fierce struggle against their rivals, defending the Mingyue Group’s position in the market.

Shen Mingyue came to Chen Qingdi’s office. Her face showed a hint of exhaustion, but it couldn’t hide her unique elegance.

Chen Qingdi looked at her and sensed a heavy aura about her.

“Qingdi, we’ve been busy selecting the script and actors, and preparing for the production… but…” Shen Mingyue took a deep breath. “I think we need to put this on hold for now. We can’t rush into it.”

Chen Qingdi frowned slightly, looking at Shen Mingyue. “Mingyue, I can tell something is on your mind. Tell me, what happened?”

Shen Mingyue was silent for a moment before saying softly, “The hospital called. My mom… she’s gone.”

“Gone?” Chen Qingdi’s frown deepened. “How could that happen? What did the doctor say?”

“Dr. Ouyang said my mom snuck out of the hospital. Her whereabouts are unknown.”

Shen Mingyue’s voice trembled slightly. “Chen Yuan has already gone out with security to search for her. I just hope she doesn’t cause any trouble.”

Chen Qingdi looked at Shen Mingyue, knowing this news must be a huge blow to her. He walked over, gently patting her shoulder to comfort her. “Mingyue, don’t worry yet. Chen Yuan and his men will definitely find your mother.”

“I know.” Shen Mingyue took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. “It’s just… I don’t want her to suffer because of me again.”

“This isn’t your fault,” Chen Qingdi said, looking at her. “No matter what happens, we’ll face it together.”

Shen Mingyue looked at Chen Qingdi, a flicker of gratitude in her eyes. At a time like this, she knew that with him by her side, she wasn’t alone.

They fell silent for a while as the sky outside gradually darkened. Suddenly, the office door was thrown open, and Chen Yuan walked in, his face pale.

“Did you find her?” Shen Mingyue shot to her feet, looking at Chen Yuan nervously.

Chen Yuan shook his head, saying wearily, “We’ve searched every possible place, but… we couldn’t find her.”

The color drained from Shen Mingyue’s face. She knew what this meant. Her mother, Yao Shufen, was missing and could be in danger. She clenched her fists, desperately trying to keep her emotions from crumbling.

“I’ll do everything I can to find her,” Chen Yuan said, looking at Shen Mingyue. “Try not to worry too much.”

At that moment, Chen Yuan was leading the members of the security team through the streets and alleyways of Jiang City, searching for any sign of Yao Shufen.

“Everyone, be thorough! Don’t miss a single corner!” Chen Yuan instructed loudly.

“Yes, Captain!” the team members responded in unison.

Chen Yuan knew how troublesome this old woman could be; she would surely stir up a huge mess given the chance. But Yao Shufen’s counter-surveillance skills were simply too strong. They had been searching for a whole day without finding even a shadow of her.

“Boss, I’m so sorry. I couldn’t find any trace of your mother-in-law. Please punish me.” Chen Yuan returned to the office and reported to Chen Qingdi, feeling helpless.

Chen Qingdi consoled him, “Chen Yuan, don’t lose heart. It’s not easy to find an old fox like Yao Shufen. However, I might have a lead for you.”

“What lead?” Chen Yuan asked eagerly.

“I’ve observed her behavior. Every time she escapes, she disguises herself as someone else, and she’s very skilled at counter-surveillance. But there’s one thing: whenever she leaves the hospital, she definitely doesn’t have any money on her. So, she must have gone to places with very low prices or areas where beggars congregate,” Chen Qingdi explained.

“So that’s how it is! I understand!” It was a moment of sudden realization for Chen Yuan. “I’ll go search those places right now.”

With this new lead, Chen Yuan set out with the security team once again. They went to Jiang City’s various low-cost districts and beggar hangouts, searching carefully.

“Hey, did you guys hear? Some crazy old lady was causing a scene around here yesterday.”

“I think I heard something about it, but I didn’t see her.”

“Hey, look at that beggar over there. You think that could be the crazy old lady?”

In a run-down teahouse, a few beggars were gathered together, chatting idly. Suddenly, they saw Chen Yuan and his security team walk in, and they immediately fell silent.

“Have any of you seen a crazy old lady? She might have been around here,” Chen Yuan asked.