Chapter 3447: Diva, Diva (4)

Mu Shuyao could have spat out two basins of blood just looking at the comments online.

As a celebrity, being the subject of public consumption was normal.

To enjoy the spotlight, one had to endure the scrutiny.

It was a circle of fame and fortune. You took the money and the fame, but you lost your private life. That was simply the trade-off.

However, the media’s treatment of Mu Shuyao was based entirely on lies.

Mu Shuyao sank deeper into depression.

Depression was like a severe cold for the soul. Once one was afflicted, one’s ability to feel joy would vanish.

Ultimately, Mu Shuyao threw herself from a high-rise building.

Her death meant little to the public. The prevailing sentiment online was that she had committed suicide out of shame.

They celebrated, as if a villain had been punished.

Mu Shuyao’s final wish was simple: make Qiao Ling’er and Yue Wenlun lose everything.

Ning Shu opened her eyes and sat up while rubbing her heavy head.

Her entrustor still harbored deep hatred for Yue Wenlun. After all, her downfall was largely his fault.

Love could be blinding.

Ning Shu wondered how romance could be obtained so artificially—could people really not tell if someone truly loved them? To be pursued with such calculated intent and still fall for it…

Ning Shu: …

What had Yue Wenlun actually felt for Mu Shuyao?

He broke up with her so easily and unilaterally, leaving her completely blindsided.

In the entertainment industry, love often carried a utilitarian edge. Yue Wenlun’s actions showed that he viewed Mu Shuyao as a mere subordinate, someone to be discarded at will.

Ning Shu sat cross-legged on the bed and began her cultivation. No matter what, she had to get this body back into shape first.

Her workload would be heavy, so her health was a priority.

Seeking revenge on that pair of scoundrels was secondary to securing her own career. In this world, the winner takes it all. Mu Shuyao’s previous defeat had been a total collapse with no room for a comeback. Her public relations had been weak, and her agency hadn’t cared.

After a period of cultivation, a trace of fiery yang energy flowed through her body, making her feel warm and comfortable.

However, fiery yang energy came with a side effect—it made her temper a bit difficult to control.

Ning Shu got out of bed and took a shower, then studied her reflection in the mirror.

Her entrustor was actually quite beautiful.

She had a classic Eastern look: an oval face, a small mouth, a delicate nose, and a slender frame with great proportions.

Ning Shu patted her cheeks. Good looks were a definite advantage.

However, living a beautiful life was a skill, and her entrustor had lacked that. Ning Shu changed her clothes and put on a hat and sunglasses to head out.

Ning Shu: Let’s go, we’re going to find the boyfriend!

She left the apartment, which was a residence provided by the agency for its artists. While a second-tier star like Mu Shuyao could afford her own place, her entrustor had been too frugal.

The agency took a large cut of her earnings, leaving her with less than people imagined.

Meanwhile, Yue Wenlun already had his own studio.

Ning Shu didn’t have a good impression of Yue Wenlun. He couldn’t even distinguish true love from a ‘capture’ attempt, and he had dumped the entrustor with such haste just to avoid being ‘clung to.’

When Ning Shu arrived at the film set, Yue Wenlun was currently filming a movie invested in by his own studio. As a Best Actor award winner, he was a guaranteed box-office hit.

From a distance, Ning Shu saw him talking to a woman. She was in a historical costume.

Yue Wenlun was also dressed in shenyi with wide sleeves. Together, they looked like a couple out of a legend.

He held a script, explaining a scene to Qiao Ling’er, who watched him with crystalline, adoring eyes.

Qiao Ling’er had a pure aura and flawless skin; she was a stunning beauty.

Men had a certain vanity and a desire to conquer, so being looked at with such adoration undoubtedly made Yue Wenlun feel good.

Whenever he looked down, he met her dewy eyes, and she would shyly look away, appearing incredibly endearing.

Qiao Ling’er was currently working as an extra. She had only been reborn a short while ago, and the system’s first task was to capture Yue Wenlun.

In her previous life, she had lingered on the fringes of the industry, bullied and taken advantage of by directors and producers because she lacked resources. She had spent her days playing forgettable maids or prostitutes.

After being reborn, she started as an extra in a film funded by Yue Wenlun.

With Qiao Ling’er’s looks and aura, she stood out among the extras more than the lead actress.

She quickly caught Yue Wenlun’s eye. He felt it was a waste for someone with her talent and appearance to be a mere extra, so he arranged for her to play the fifth female lead.

It was a massive step up from being a nobody making a few bucks a day.

She even had scenes with him.

During the break, Qiao Ling’er would approach him with the script, sincerely asking for advice while farming favorability points.

Ning Shu stood to the side, silently watching them.

Even from a distance, Qiao Ling’er was breathtaking.

Her figure was graceful and perfect.

The system intended to turn her into a ‘man-killer’ who was loved by everyone.

They talked for a long while, clearly enjoying each other’s company. Qiao Ling’er’s smile was bright and charming.

Under the system’s influence, she no longer looked gaudy; she appeared ethereal and pure, a presence that was hard to forget.

Yue Wenlun looked at her with admiration.

Regardless of her acting, she was born for the entertainment industry.

Someone eventually told Yue Wenlun that Ning Shu had arrived.

He frowned as he turned to see her standing there, then beckoned her over. He was dressed in a majestic jade crown and emperor’s robes, looking every bit the handsome and dignified ancient ruler.

Yue Wenlun was a versatile actor who could vanish into any role, which was why he had become a Best Actor award winner so young. He wasn’t a typical ‘pretty boy’ but had a steady, mature aura that made him even more popular.

“Why are you here?” Yue Wenlun asked.

Ning Shu curled her lips into a smile. “I have a new xianxia drama starting soon. I won’t be able to see you for a while, so I came to say goodbye.”

Yue Wenlun nodded. “Work hard. If everything goes well, this drama could take your career to the next level.”

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