Reborn as the Villain's Wife, I Shine in 80s

Tian Sangsang thought that this trip to Lushan should be considered a vacation—she’d never been to Lushan in her past life. But in this era, private vacations were rare; most trips were public expenditures or official ones. Generally, people who got to travel were big shots, or at least somewhat noteworthy folks.

To film a movie in Lushan, they even needed an introduction letter. Their production team, after all, was nominally affiliated with the East Sea Film Factory, so the factory made a token effort and provided them with an introduction letter—but nothing else. Flying was out of the question; they’d have to shell out money for a green train ticket themselves.

Once they reached Lushan, accommodations became the next issue. Should they stay at the Lushan Hotel or a state-owned guesthouse?

As for the hotel mentioned in the movie, there really wasn’t such a comfortable hotel in Lushan.

That type of place would at least be a private villa.

Well, it was too early to think about such things anyway.

Tian Sangsang watched *Lushan Love* again and carefully took notes. Since they were doing a remake, anything unpolished could be improved, but most other elements would follow the original.

Especially the female lead’s outfits in the film. Those were simply impeccable—even in the future, they’d still be considered fashionable.

Tian Sangsang went to a fashion plaza with an empty space, going shop-to-shop to look for clothing. After searching diligently, she eventually found most of the outfits she needed. Perfect replicas weren’t possible, but the styles were close enough.

1. After years abroad, the female lead returned from the United States and checked into the Lushan Hotel. She wore an all-white suit—white on top, white below, entirely white. The tailored design of the waistline accentuated her slender figure, exuding an air of professionalism that matched her overseas upbringing.

2. The female lead reminisced about her first visit to Lushan five years ago, where she took photos with her camera. She wore a white dress with purple floral patterns on the top, featuring puffed sleeves and a white hat, paired with red flared pants. Ladylike with a touch of playful charm, she was stunning.

3. A peach-pink sweater with black flared pants. Sweaters always give a sense of warmth, while the flared pants highlighted her long legs and perfect silhouette.

4. A long white shirt, a white vest, and white pants—at this moment, the female lead resembled a morning woodland sprite.

5. The fifth outfit was somewhat unremarkable. The pants were bright red, while the shirt was white with patterned embellishments; the row of buttons was purple.

6. A light-colored top and light-colored skirt, with the top tucked into the skirt. She wore black buckle shoes and long stockings, with two low twin ponytails on either side, adding playful and vibrant touches of youthful student charm.

7. A white dress—a one-piece sleeveless A-line dress—simple yet brimming with lively and playful vibes.

8. The female lead recalled her attire in the United States: red high heels, a hat, and a red-and-green ensemble.

9. A light purple shirt paired with high-waisted jeans. With a light yellow knit sweater carried in her hand, the outfit would still be trendy now.

10. Gazing at the sunrise atop the mountain with the male lead, she wore a floral dress, which didn’t particularly stand out.

11. A plaid shirt matched with blue high-waisted jeans. The addition of a leather belt made her appear sharp and composed.

12. ...

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There were far too many outfits. After walking through the entire mall, Tian Sangsang was utterly exhausted. She packed all the clothes into a large sack, which she’d still have to lug to Lushan. She considered storing them in the empty space and taking them out once she was at Lushan—but then, how could she explain it to Zhao Chun and the others?

Besides, she couldn’t count on Zhao Chun and the team to procure costumes. It was said that the original female lead’s clothing had been sourced from all over the country, with most items purchased in Hong Kong.

First, Zhao Chun and the team lacked funds; second, traveling to and from Hong Kong wasn’t easy. Without a visa, they’d have to sneak in—and smuggling was risky; they could be shot on sight.

Tian Sangsang was packing up by her bed while Meng Shuyan sat on the bed, hugging a stuffed bear.

The little guy had never been apart from his mom for half a month before, so he wasn’t quite able to accept it.

He stayed quiet and still, his brows furrowed, his little mouth tightly pursed.

Tian Sangsang took out her phone, snapped a picture of his expression, and posted a tweet from her space.

Mrs. Jiang 1980: Heading to Lushan tomorrow to shoot a film. Can’t bring the little guy. /Cry

"Yanyan, Mommy is going to shoot a film. I’ll be back in half a month, okay?"

Meng Shuyan: "..."

"It’s not that Mommy doesn’t want to take you; it’s just that the train is too crowded~"

Meng Shuyan: "..."

"If Mommy is too busy, I won’t be able to look after you."

Meng Shuyan: "..."

"You’ll stay with Aunt Guan and study hard at home, alright?"

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Meng Shuyan: "..."

Patting his head, Tian Sangsang turned to Guan Kunling and said, "Kunling, I’ll leave Yanyan to you."

"Alright." Guan Kunling nodded solemnly, her bright eyes flickered slightly with restraint. "Sangsang, if... if Big Brother Jiang returns after you’ve left, then..."

"That wouldn’t be so coincidental." Tian Sangsang chuckled with some regret. "I have a feeling he won’t return so soon."

Guan Kunling asked, "Do you really have to go?"

"Of course, I’m going to earn money." Tian Sangsang replied.

Guan Kunling wasn’t the same as before; she now understood the importance of money.

"But money is endless—it doesn’t have to be a lot, just enough to get by."

"That’s true, but I need a career." Tian Sangsang sighed and spread her hands helplessly. "Look at me now—I don’t even have a profession. Soon, I’ll be penniless. Any money I’ve saved will quickly be spent, so I have to hustle! Yanyan isn’t in school yet, but once he is, that’ll be a huge expense. And there’s marriage to think about—how can he get married in the future without money?"

A faint crack appeared on Guan Kunling’s elegant face. "Sangsang, you’re thinking too far ahead."

"Trust me, it’s always better to think long-term."

Guan Kunling decided to leave some time for mother and son to talk.

"Yanyan, are you still ignoring Mommy? Mommy’s leaving tomorrow."

"Don’t go, Mommy." Meng Shuyan reached out his little hand to clutch her clothing, lowering his head so his face couldn’t be seen.

Partings always hurt the heart—those left behind inevitably feel sorrow. But there’s no choice; this is life.

Tian Sangsang affectionately rubbed his head and cradled his little body in her arms. As soon as he was in her embrace, Meng Shuyan wrapped his small arms tightly around her waist.

"Actually, your dad will be back soon. If we both leave, he won’t see anyone when he comes home. You should stay here and wait for him. When he’s back, you can call Mommy, okay?"

"Mommy, you’re lying to me." Meng Shuyan looked up from her embrace, his dark, watery eyes glistening. "You just said Dad wouldn’t be back so soon."

(-_-||) Tian Sangsang wiped her sweat. "Mommy was lying to Aunt Guan. Don’t you want Dad to come home soon?"

"Well..." Meng Shuyan scrunched his tiny nose.

"Good boy." Tian Sangsang comforted him. "You’re the most sensible and obedient one."

"Mm-hmm." Meng Shuyan agreed sullenly, "Mommy, you have to come back soon. I’ll think about you every day."

"Alright!" Tian Sangsang kissed his cheek. "Mwah~ Let’s sleep now; tomorrow will be a new day."