Chapter 3459: Diva, Diva (16)

But someone like Qiao Ling’er was a total freak of nature.

Everything she produced became a massive hit. Every script she wrote was a blockbuster, and every song she penned topped the charts.

Most people spent an entire lifetime building up their skills before they could write a single song that stood the test of time.

Yet, Qiao Ling’er was stealing all the glory in the entertainment industry.

To top it off, she was surrounded by the ‘dragons and phoenixes’ of the industry.

The adoration and respect of her fans provided her with popularity, but it also gave her luck, destiny, and the ‘will of the people.’ Since ancient times, those who won the hearts of the people won the world.

By successfully capturing so many men, she was stripping away vast amounts of providential luck.

While Qiao Ling’er enjoyed her boundless glory, her system harvested the luck of the world. It was a mutually beneficial arrangement.

Ning Shu stretched and sipped her soup, feeling incredibly comfortable.

Soon, the production crew asked Ning Shu to attend the drama’s premiere and promotional tour.

At one of the promotional events, Ning Shu and Qiao Ling’er crossed paths again.

Since they were the central figures in the recent scandal, seeing them on stage together made the reporters very excited.

The ‘new flame’ and the old one were together in one place, and the sparks were flying.

The reporters kept steering the questions toward Yue Wenlun.

Qiao Ling’er was starting to regret coming to this event.

But if she hadn't shown up, people would have accused her of acting like a prima donna.

It was already difficult enough to build up Yue Wenlun’s favorability. If she said the wrong thing now, she would only end up offending him again.

‘That bastard,’ she thought.

Once she made him fall head-over-heels for her, she would make him grovel at her feet. She would be the one in total control of his emotions.

Qiao Ling’er repeatedly dodged the reporters' questions.

The reporters then turned their fire on Ning Shu, asking if the rumors online were true and if she was breaking up with Yue Wenlun.

Ning Shu took the microphone, thought for a moment, and said, "We all have pains that we are unwilling to share with others, so we choose to hide them. We choose to endure alone, to shed tears alone, and to grieve alone. Then, slowly, we undergo a transformation. The past fades into memory and we no longer ask about it, but in the end, those feelings belong to only one person."

Ning Shu’s words essentially confirmed that her relationship with Yue Wenlun was over.

She rubbed her jaw, feeling like her own words were so sugary they were making her teeth ache.

A reporter then asked if their relationship had run into trouble because of a certain someone else.

Ning Shu’s expression darkened. "No. This is between Yue Wenlun and me. it has nothing to do with anyone else."

While she said it had ‘nothing to do’ with anyone else, her face clearly screamed, ‘Something happened! Something big happened! I’ve been dumped! I’m in so much pain!’

Qiao Ling’er: …

‘If you don't know how to speak, can you just shut up?’ she thought.

Ning Shu’s explanation was so ambiguous it felt deliberate.

Qiao Ling’er remained silent, feeling like she was sitting on a bed of nails until the event finally ended.

As they left the stage, Qiao Ling’er grabbed Ning Shu. "Why did you say those things? You were implying that I destroyed your relationship!"

Ning Shu shook her head. "When did I ever say you destroyed my relationship with Yue Wenlun? Unless… do you actually have something going on with him?"

Qiao Ling’er wanted to roll her eyes. she turned and walked away. If this woman wanted to be her enemy, then so be it.

From the moment she decided to capture Yue Wenlun, she and Mu Shuyao were destined to be at odds.

Ning Shu watched Qiao Ling’er’s retreating back and gave a faint smile.

The xianxia drama began to air. Because of the scandal between the lead actresses and the Best Actor award winner, the show was highly anticipated and the ratings were actually quite good.

Ning Shu sat cross-legged on her sofa and turned on the TV to watch.

She might as well contribute a little bit to her own ratings.

She hugged a throw pillow as she watched the screen.

When she saw her own entrance, she was genuinely stunned.

With her flaming red lips and bold red robes, she looked reckless and utterly wicked.

Ning Shu touched her face. The original host’s face really was beautiful.

She felt like she had held her own. The role was actually quite decent.

Ning Shu took out her phone and scrolled through Weibo. Since the production team and investors had paid to keep the drama trending, there was a lot of discussion.

She wanted to see what the audience and netizens thought of her.

Only two episodes had aired, so the audience wasn't fully invested in the storyline yet. Most of the talk was about her makeup and styling.

And, of course, the love triangle between Ning Shu, Qiao Ling’er, and Yue Wenlun.

The beauty of both the female lead and the second lead was top-tier. Combined with the fact that it was filmed in a stunning Grade 5A scenic area, the visual style was incredibly aesthetic.

Ning Shu’s makeup had a powerful impact. Even through the screen, viewers could feel her domineering presence.

Furthermore, during the fight scenes, Ning Shu had released a bit of her natural martial arts pressure. Since she was an actual practitioner, her aura was very strong.

It fit the poisonous beauty archetype perfectly.

As more episodes aired, the drama became a massive hit, and both Ning Shu and Qiao Ling’er became household names.

Ning Shu’s poisonous beauty character was a character people loved to hate. She had both devoted fans and fierce detractors.

Naturally, Qiao Ling’er’s character also had its share of lovers and haters.

The two played polar opposite roles, representing two completely different types of women.

Perhaps because Ning Shu’s aura was so ‘alpha,’ many people flooded her Weibo comments saying they were being ‘turned gay’ by her.

Of course, the character itself was written to be unlikable, designed entirely to act as a foil for the female lead.

Her character's malice made people’s skin crawl.

It was only because of Ning Shu’s presence and acting skills that the character wasn't being hated as much as she had been in the original storyline.

Despite her cruelty, the character was so vivid, beautiful, and imposing that she stood out.

Any random screenshot of her was a work of art.

Her eyes were full of expression. Her eyebrows weren't the soft, willow-leaf style typical of women, but were instead tilted upward at the ends, giving her a wicked charm. When she looked back and smiled, she possessed a beauty that seemed to transcend gender.

Hand-drawn fan art of her was everywhere. In terms of sheer buzz, she was actually more popular than Qiao Ling’er.

Qiao Ling’er eventually opened a Weibo account. Thanks to this drama, she was finally well-known.

She immediately posted on Weibo that she was about to start filming a new drama.

Qiao Ling’er’s speed was incredible. She had just finished one drama and was already the female lead of another.

However, she received the same treatment Mu Shuyao had.

Many people called her a ‘mistress.’ Yue Wenlun’s fans were annoyed, complaining that yet another woman was trying to ride his coattails.

Ning Shu smiled. At least she was famous now.

She took a selfie with her phone and uploaded it to Weibo.

As a celebrity, she had to maintain her popularity and manage her fan base.

Without the heavy makeup, Ning Shu’s aura felt much softer.

Now that Ning Shu was a star, her manager, Sister Zhao, began taking her more seriously and secured several bookings for her.

She even landed endorsements for major luxury brands.

Ning Shu accepted them all. Having work meant more money, which meant she could eventually buy a house.

She carefully researched every product she was asked to endorse, checking online for consumer reviews.

She was also asked to endorse a smartphone, with the condition that she had to use that specific phone at all times.

The endorsement fee was very impressive. Ning Shu didn't mind. A phone was a phone.

Besides, she didn't have to spend her own money to buy it.

She accepted the deal, especially since it was a major brand.

After that, Ning Shu became busy with her various bookings, and for a while, her career was red-hot.

Scripts began to find their way to her, and she screened them one by one.

However, during this time, something happened—something that was neither big nor small, yet significant: Yue Wenlun unilaterally announced their breakup on Weibo, in no uncertain terms.

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