Chapter 3451: Diva, Diva (8)

It was nothing more than mutual deception where ‘the winner takes it all.’

The industry was a giant dye vat. No one could emerge from that mud unsullied, and no one could walk along the shore without getting their shoes wet.

Everyone stepped on each other and faced countless temptations. It all came down to whether one could maintain self-control.

Honestly, Ning Shu did not enjoy taking on tasks in the entertainment industry.

If you enjoyed the fame and fortune, you had to endure the pain that came with them. Everything in this world was fair.

You could not hold a mountain of cash while crying about how hard you worked, or how much sleep you lost, or how you were hospitalized because you were ‘so exhausted’ and so on.

Every living being suffered, so why shouldn’t they have to pay a price?

Her entrustor’s grievance lay in the fact that she had no direct conflict with Qiao Ling’er. However, Qiao Ling’er had trampled her ruthlessly and slandered her without end.

Her entrustor was eventually blacklisted. Even when she was caught on camera just going out, she was compared to the now-famous Qiao Ling’er. The terrifying pressure of public opinion drove Mu Shuyao to suicide.

She died before she had even lived half her life.

Ning Shu sat cross-legged on the carpet and looked at her computer.

She was quite puzzled about why Qiao Ling’er had pursued the entrustor so relentlessly.

It was one thing to steal her entrustor’s boyfriend, but why was she so cruel to her entrustor herself?

She had completely overdone it and left no room for survival.

As Ning Shu browsed Weibo, her phone rang. It was Yue Wenlun.

Ning Shu answered the phone and gave a cheerful hello. “How do you have time to call me? Aren’t you busy?”

“You saw the news online, right?” Yue Wenlun’s voice was deep and clearly carried his displeasure.

“Oh, you mean those pictures? I don’t care about them at all. Besides, I was there at the time and I know what happened. I really don’t mind, so you shouldn’t either. Focus on your filming and don’t let those gossip stories or things taken out of context ruin your mood.” Ning Shu spoke in a light, very considerate tone.

She was an actress too, after all. She was a veteran who had transmigrated into many different worlds.

Since all of them were acting, it all came down to who could put more heart into the performance.

Ning Shu rattled off a long string of considerate and long-suffering words. This caused Yue Wenlun to fall silent on the other end for a long while before he finally said he understood and hung up.

Ning Shu looked at her phone. In this relationship, Mu Shuyao was the one in the weaker position.

Yue Wenlun’s fans always felt that Mu Shuyao was a mere pretty face who was unworthy of the Best Actor award winner. Even Mu Shuyao herself had developed an inferiority complex and constantly tried to please him subconsciously.

The more she tried to please him, the lowlier she became. The lowlier she became, the less he cared.

It was not until Mu Shuyao gradually became famous herself that this situation slowly began to change.

Therefore, the best relationship was one between equals.

In any case, Ning Shu had no intention of breaking up with Yue Wenlun. She had to find a way to destroy the Best Actor award winnerr award winner’s public persona.

No matter what, she had to ensure she held the moral high ground.

After finishing her work, Ning Shu began to pack her luggage to prepare for filming.

Strictly speaking, this was her first time acting, but it probably wouldn’t be a problem.

Ning Shu simply pulled out the entrustor’s books.

These books were all about the basic knowledge of acting.

Mu Shuyao did not have a formal education from a performance academy and had never received systematic training.

Although she had received some coaching from Yue Wenlun, she still wasn’t particularly skilled.

Ning Shu flipped through the books and read them page by page.

In the evening, her manager, Sister Zhao, came over and asked, “Is everything packed? You need to head over early for the opening ceremony. It’s never a mistake to arrive early.”

Ning Shu nodded. “I understand. I’ll leave first thing tomorrow morning.”

She didn’t have the status to act like a diva. Mu Shuyao had been quite afraid that her behavior would bring negative attention to Yue Wenlun and cause him to break up with her.

Yue Wenlun was the type of person who did his work steadily and avoided scandals. He gave his fans a sense of being grounded and reliable.

In one sentence: he had reliable character.

Mu Shuyao had tried to mirror him, but even so, she remained nothing more than a vacuous beauty who had managed to ‘climb high’ in the eyes of his fans.

Sister Zhao urged Ning Shu, “This role was very difficult to obtain. Don’t mess it up. I’ll accompany you tomorrow morning.”

Ning Shu replied, “I got it, Sister Zhao. You should go take care of your other business.”

No matter the circumstances, a manager always wanted their stars to become famous.

Sister Zhao had other artists under her wing and was busy enough to be spinning in circles. She stayed for less than half an hour before leaving.

Ning Shu saw Sister Zhao to the door. Sister Zhao thought for a moment and said to Ning Shu, “Your boyfriend is Yue Wenlun. If you can ask him for a few roles, then do it. Don’t end up with nothing to show for it later.”

Such was the reality of the situation.

Ning Shu hummed in acknowledgment. “Sister Zhao, I know what I’m doing.”

Once Sister Zhao left, Ning Shu closed the door and returned to her books. She scrolled through Weibo whenever she had a free moment.

This place was a hub for all kinds of news and gossip. Any slight rustle in the wind would be known here first.

Ning Shu simply wanted to see if Qiao Ling’er would appear online to seize the opportunity to boost her presence.

If she really did try to gain attention now, it would basically confirm that she was using Yue Wenlun to get ahead.

If Qiao Ling’er had even a bit of a brain, she would not be jumping up and down at a time like this.

Qiao Ling’er still had to capture other men. If her reputation was ruined, how could she complete those tasks?

Men did not like women whose heads were full of schemes. They preferred women who were pure and flawless, like a beautiful white flower.

Qiao Ling’er actually really wanted to make a scene and explain the situation on the internet, but she was stopped by her system.

The system had positioned Qiao Ling’er as a talented woman. The plan was for her to rely on her own abilities to attract many suitors and take the route of a woman whom men would admire and protect.

She had no achievements yet, so jumping around recklessly would only arouse suspicion.

It was only with great effort that Qiao Ling’er managed to restrain herself.

In truth, Qiao Ling’er’s heart was restless. In her previous life, she had been an unknown artist until the day she died.

This time, because of Yue Wenlun, so many people were paying attention to her that she almost couldn’t control herself.

But the system said no, so Qiao Ling’er could only endure it and give up the chance to show her face.

She intended to become a super diva with tens of millions of fans, so she could not afford to lose the big picture for the sake of a small gain.

Qiao Ling’er apologized to Yue Wenlun with immense guilt. “It’s all because of me that you’ve been caught up in this scandal.”

Qiao Ling’er’s expression was uneasy. Her beautiful little face was full of conflict and dread, as if she were terrified of causing him any trouble.

This helpless and pitiful appearance made Yue Wenlun’s heart soften. “It’s fine. Who in this circle hasn’t been used for publicity? There are countless rumors of all kinds.”

“Thanks to you, our movie has gained another wave of attention. Everything has two sides, so don’t feel too guilty,” Yue Wenlun said indifferently.

“Really?” Qiao Ling’er looked at Yue Wenlun before finally patting her chest playfully. “That really scared me to death. If I brought you trouble because of me, I would have died of guilt.”

“You only have one more scene before you finish filming, right? Have you thought about where you’ll go next?” Yue Wenlun changed the subject.

Qiao Ling’er looked a bit lost. “I don’t know yet.”

“Your image is quite suitable for that xianxia drama Shuyao and the others are doing. You could go give it a try.”

Yue Wenlun felt this girl had talent and deserved a helping hand.

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