Chapter 3458: Diva, Diva (15)

Qiao Ling’er certainly didn't want a reputation for being promiscuous.

If her reputation was ruined, she wouldn't be able to capture other men. They would probably turn and run the moment they saw her coming.

Qiao Ling’er pulled out a script and said, "Master, this is a script I wrote. Please take a look."

She had no choice but to use a script provided by the system. As for the matter of her feelings, she could only leave that ambiguous for now. She would use her talent to attract him.

Yue Wenlun was somewhat surprised. "You know how to write scripts?"

"I looked up the proper format online and then came up with a story. What do you think of it?" Qiao Ling’er asked.

The script was quite thick.

"It’s another television drama? That’s no small feat. Did you write this while we were filming?" Yue Wenlun asked.

Writing a script was an exhausting task. When inspiration failed to strike, one would feel completely lost.

Qiao Ling’er felt a pang of regret. She had brought it out too quickly.

"I wrote this before I entered the entertainment industry. Back then, I was a total fangirl of yours, so I wrote the male lead’s character based on your image."

Yue Wenlun flipped through the pages and read slowly. The more he read, the more impressed he became.

"This drama will definitely be a massive hit. Autumn in My Heart—that’s a good title," Yue Wenlun said. The image of the male lead was indeed perfect for him.

Qiao Ling’er smiled and said, "I don’t know if it will be a hit, but the role really suits you, Master. So, please don't be angry with me anymore."

"You’re new to the industry, so there are some things you shouldn't get involved in. You’re a talent when it comes to acting, and now it seems you’re a talented scriptwriter as well. If you keep your feet on the ground, you will definitely succeed," Yue Wenlun said.

"Yes, I’ll definitely listen to you, Master. I shouldn't have talked back to Miss Mu."

Qiao Ling’er looked remorseful on the outside, but she was overjoyed on the inside because his favorability was rising.

"How do you plan to handle this script?" Yue Wenlun asked.

"I’m giving it to you. You’ve always taken such good care of me, and I can't just keep accepting your help without giving anything back," Qiao Ling’er said obediently.

Yue Wenlun couldn't help but say, "You silly girl. Do you have any idea how much this script is worth? You’re just going to give it to me?"

"If you feel bad about it, Master, then just give me a small role. I want to keep learning from you," Qiao Ling’er said playfully.

Yue Wenlun thought for a moment. "How about this? My studio will invest in this drama. I’ll play the male lead, and you’ll play the second female lead."

Qiao Ling’er’s heart leaped with joy. This would allow her to take another step up the ladder. When she had first read the script herself, she had cried her eyes out. It was bound to be a hit.

Although his favorability had recovered, it hadn't reached one hundred yet. She would have to wait until she was acting alongside Yue Wenlun as the leads to max it out. Once she finished capturing this one, she would move on to the next.

Ning Shu took a flight back home. Her manager, Sister Zhao, met her at the airport.

"I saw the news and the gossip online. You shouldn't have made such a scene. Even if Yue Wenlun really had a change of heart and wanted to break up, you shouldn't have acted like that. If you had broken up peacefully, you could have still walked away with some benefits," Sister Zhao couldn't help but nag.

"You embarrassed him. A man like Yue Wenlun cares about his dignity. Why did you have to vent your frustrations for a moment of satisfaction? Now you’ve ended up with nothing, and he might even suppress you out of spite," Sister Zhao grumbled as she drove.

Ning Shu rested her head on her hand and looked out the window.

"Yue Wenlun doesn't exactly rule the entire entertainment industry," she said calmly.

"He doesn't rule it all, but he has a lot more weight in this industry than you do. If he really wants to suppress you, others will likely give him the face to do it," Sister Zhao replied.

Ning Shu said nothing.

"Just get some rest. The drama has wrapped, so if there are any promotional activities, try to cooperate. Also, there might be some harmless scandals leaked for publicity. Don't panic when that happens," Sister Zhao said.

Ning Shu gave a hum of agreement. "The internet is already in an uproar. Yue Wenlun has already been dragged into it for publicity, so the trending topics are quite high."

Sister Zhao sighed. "Haven't you realized the truth behind that role swap yet? That was the female lead, and they changed it just like that. In this industry, the only things that matter are the things you actually have in your hands."

"I know, Sister Zhao. I’ll listen to you," Ning Shu said flatly. She was getting tired of the nagging, so she just went along with it.

Back at the apartment, Sister Zhao told Ning Shu to rest and wait for the drama to air, likely being considerate because she thought Ning Shu was suffering from a breakup.

Sister Zhao felt very uneasy. That second female lead role was… well, it was hard to describe.

Ning Shu obediently followed the instructions. After Sister Zhao left, Ning Shu went out to buy some bones to make soup.

While the soup simmered, she put on a tight, stretchy yoga outfit and contorted her body in various poses. She felt very relaxed as she scrolled through the gossip.

Public opinion of her was mixed. Naturally, Yue Wenlun’s fans flocked to her Weibo page every day to hurl insults. There were always irrational fans who would find any excuse to defend their idol no matter what he did.

Qiao Ling’er hadn't opened a Weibo account yet, likely knowing she would be attacked if she did so now. She would probably wait until she had a finished project and a fan base before starting one.

Ning Shu was indifferent to the insults. She posted a selfie along with a long string of ‘chicken soup for the soul’ inspirational quotes.

Of course, given her status as Yue Wenlun’s girlfriend, she still had many followers. The moment she posted, comments started pouring in.

Some called her a hypocrite, while others accused her of ruining Yue Wenlun’s reputation.

Ning Shu looked at her phone and gave an elegant roll of her eyes. There were far too many internet trolls and paid commenters out there.

Ning Shu followed the scriptwriter who had previously accepted her tip-off.

This scriptwriter posted on Weibo that a new drama was being released. Casting was currently underway, and the title would be announced soon.

Ning Shu then checked Yue Wenlun’s Weibo. He had posted that his next project would be a television drama and hoped everyone would support him.

Ning Shu’s lips curled into a smirk. She hadn't expected Qiao Ling’er to produce the script so early.

When that drama was eventually made, it would become a massive hit, sweeping across several countries. It would solidify Yue Wenlun’s image as a nice guy and generate huge profits for him.

Unfortunately, two companies were about to collide. Both sides were preparing for the same drama, and there was going to be a major dispute.

Ning Shu smirked. Between an amateur like Qiao Ling’er and a professional, who would people believe?

Ning Shu was ‘sitting firmly on the fishing terrace.’1稳坐钓鱼台 (wěn zuò diào yú tái), lit. sitting at ease in a fishing boat despite storms (idiom); to stay calm during tense situation; a cool head in a crisis.

Publicity could be good or bad. After such a scandal, it would come down to who had the most skill to claim the script. Besides, all the attention would only increase the drama's popularity.

The material hadn't belonged to Qiao Ling’er in the first place.

Songs, dramas, movies—Qiao Ling’er would pull them out one by one and attach her own name to them. She would eventually be hailed as a brilliant woman and an all-around superstar.

But a person’s energy was limited. It was difficult enough to master one field, let alone be exceptional in everything.

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