Chapter 107: On-Set Accident

Soon, news broke that Bai Chenxi had an accident on set, and it was Summer Yan who carried her out, causing a surge of trending discussions online. The news that Summer Yan was making a cameo in "Peony Chant" hadn’t been officially released, but netizens buzzed when they saw him on Bai Chenxi’s set.

What worried everyone even more was Bai Chenxi’s injury. From the video footage, she was bleeding and unconscious. Amid the online uproar, no one responded officially; Summer Yan remained outside the operating room, consumed by guilt. He had just witnessed Bai Chenxi collapse before him and had been powerless to act in time. Frustrated, he punched the wall weakly.

The director and Lan Tian had also rushed to the set, anxiously watching the surgery unfold. Lan Tian promptly informed Chu Muyun. Upon hearing about Bai Chenxi’s injury, Chu Muyun stood abruptly, intent on leaving immediately.

Zhang Kai intercepted him. “Muyun, the show is about to start. Where are you going?”

“She’s hurt,” Chu Muyun replied, his eyes devoid of light, then shook off Zhang Kai’s grasp and continued toward the exit.

Zhang Kai grabbed him firmly, shouting, “Xiaowen, don’t just stand there! Come help!”

They were halfway through filming. If Chu Muyun left now, wouldn’t people accuse him of throwing a tantrum?

Chu Muyun’s voice was low but firm: “Zhang Kai, let me go.”

“I won’t. No matter what, I won’t let go. You’re too far from her now; you won’t get there in time. Let’s stay calm and deal with this step by step.”

Zhang Kai had guessed that Bai Chenxi was the cause of Chu Muyun’s turmoil—no one else could shake him like this. He was blinded by love, but Zhang Kai wouldn’t let him act recklessly. Leaving mid-show was no joke.

Xiaowen panicked, shouting, “The goddess was injured in an explosion on set!”

Zhang Kai froze at that. This was serious. Without hesitation, he said, “Don’t worry. I’ll go with you.”

Priorities mattered. He needed to restrain Chu Muyun; who knew what he might do otherwise? As for the situation here, it could be handled somehow. Hearing Zhang Kai’s words, Chu Muyun finally relaxed a little.

The entire journey was silent for Chu Muyun, his expression dark and grim. Zhang Kai scrolled through his phone, piecing together the full story.

The media only caught the moment Summer Yan carried Bai Chenxi out, and no official statement had been made yet. Rumors surfaced that Bai Chenxi had been injured during a blast scene. News of her condition spread like wildfire online.

Her fans anxiously awaited updates. When Chu Muyun and his group arrived at the hospital, journalists already crowded the entrance.

Chu Muyun opened the car door, ready to get out, but Zhang Kai stopped him. “It’s too early to know the whole truth. Going down now will only cause trouble.”

Chu Muyun relaxed his grip, and Zhang Kai breathed easier. He knew that whenever Bai Chenxi was involved, Chu Muyun would listen.

After some effort, they finally entered the hospital. Chu Muyun’s hand trembled as he opened the door to her room. Seeing Bai Chenxi lying pale and unconscious in the bed, he felt as if his heart had been wrenched.

Ignoring everyone else, Chu Muyun approached the bedside. Looking at her colorless face, his voice shook as he asked, “How is she?”

The others stared in surprise at Chu Muyun’s sudden appearance. Only Lan Tian recognized him immediately. “Brother Chu, you’re finally here. The surgery went well. She’s stable now. She just needs to rest and recover.”

Chu Muyun exhaled deeply. On the way there, he had imagined every possible outcome. No matter what, as long as she survived, that was all that mattered.

The director and others sensed the atmosphere and excused themselves. Director Tian Jie said, “Chenxi, please take care of her. I need to return to the set to handle the news. Summer Yan, you have matters too, right? Let’s go back together.”

Summer Yan ignored Director Tian Jie’s frantic gestures and stood still. Tian Jie, exasperated, even went to pull him. “How did I never notice before—this kid has no sense at all?”

“Wait!” Chu Muyun suddenly called out, stopping everyone who was about to leave. “Director Tian, please. Kai, go see if they need any help.”

Years of unspoken understanding passed between Chu Muyun and Zhang Kai. Zhang Kai immediately grasped the meaning behind Chu Muyun’s request.

Director Tian didn’t refuse. He wasn’t foolish enough to think Zhang Kai was there just to assist; it was clear he wanted to investigate how Bai Chenxi got hurt. Judging by Chu Muyun’s tone, refusal wasn’t an option. Without further words, he left, knowing he still had to explain everything to the team.

As Summer Yan walked away, he glanced back at Chu Muyun, who gazed tenderly at Bai Chenxi as if no one else existed in the world.

At the set, the staff responsible for planting the explosives looked pale and shaken, muttering to themselves, “Impossible... I didn’t plant any explosives there. How could this have happened? It’s impossible...”

But these words were only for the police now. Soon, the crew posted on Weibo, explaining Bai Chenxi’s injury and hospitalization, stating that the incident was reported to the authorities and apologizing for the crew’s negligence.

Bai Chenxi’s fans were enraged. She was in the hospital, so what good was an apology? They accused the crew of scapegoating once something went wrong.

The director was overwhelmed. What was happening with this production? Just days into filming, the lead actress and the investor were gone. Now that filming had resumed, the lead got hurt again.

Bai Chenxi remained silent, no news leaked. Aside from guarding the set and hospital, Summer Yan also became a media focal point. Previously rumored to have had a fling with Bai Chenxi during "Red Beauty's Tragedy," he now appeared on her set again, playing the hero once more.

He even snapped at the media, fueling curiosity about their relationship.

Summer Yan’s agency moved swiftly. With the crew’s consent, they quickly posted that Summer Yan was merely making a cameo on set. As for carrying Bai Chenxi and losing his temper, it was out of urgency to save her, and he apologized for his inappropriate words and actions.

Summer Yan’s fans sympathized, saying he had no reason to apologize. Meanwhile, Bai Chenxi’s fans anxiously asked about her condition in the comments.

His management team stayed silent, knowing it was up to Bai Chenxi’s side to disclose updates.

Meanwhile, Bai Chenxi slowly regained consciousness. Seeing Chu Muyun before her, she reached out weakly. Was she dreaming? How else could she see him?

Chu Muyun didn’t shy away but let her grasp his face.

He thought to himself, she was beautiful, and indeed, it felt pleasant to hold her face. Wait, no—Bai Chenxi squeezed harder, and the feeling—this wasn’t a dream.

“How long do you plan to keep pinching?” Chu Muyun looked at her and then smiled.

Startled, Bai Chenxi quickly withdrew her hand and curled under the blanket.

Is this really not a dream? Why was he smiling? It was terrifying.

From beneath the covers, Chu Muyun’s voice came again: “How long do you plan to hide?”

If this wasn’t a dream, then why was he here? She recalled the terrible explosion… and her leg…