《My Superstar Wife Is So Popular》


 Chapter 1: Picked Up a Mess

    Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Picked Up a MessFate created by the heavens, and you are my destiny.


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    "Wen Qiao! How dare you make trouble at the engagement party between me and my little uncle? Can the Fu family afford to lose face like this? If you don''t care about your life, don''t drag me into this!"


    "I, Qi Ming, would rather die than touch a hair on your head!"


    A male voice, full of anger yet somewhat weak, rang in her ears; Wen Qiao felt darkness before her eyes, her mind went blank, and she experienced chest tightness and shortness of breath.


    The severe pain from her neck made her strike the man''s neck with a chop of her hand, and with a quick push of both hands, she pushed the man who was about to press down on her to the floor.


    A dull thud of a heavy object falling to the ground was heard in the quiet room.


    "What the heck, I never force men when I seduce them!"


    Wen Qiao, holding her neck and gasping for air, took a while for the suffocating feeling to disappear.


    After calming down, she realized she was in a completely unfamiliar environment.


    What the hell is this?


    Where''s her champagne?


    Where''s her handsome man?


    Wen Qiao looked around the room she was in, with three question marks over her head; she found no clues. Her eyes returned to the man lying in front of her, kicked him lightly with her foot, turned him over to face her.


    The man''s hair was dyed black and blue, wearing a black hoodie with two metal chains around his neck, dark green cargo pants, dressed in a hip-hop trendy style.


    His appearance was pretty handsome, but not her taste.


    Staring at the man for a moment, Wen Qiao recalled the words the man had just spoken ¡ª something about the Fu family, something about Qi Ming, and something about an engagement party...


    She knew it sounded familiar; were these not the names of the male protagonist and secondary character from the book "I Got the Movie Emperor After Transmigrating" that she read last night to pass the time when she was bored?


    An unlikely idea slowly emerged in Wen Qiao''s mind...


    Had she transmigrated into the book?


    Wen Qiao felt a surge of joy, but her smile froze almost immediately.


    Listening to what Qi Ming had just said, if she remembered correctly, she was currently heading down a disastrous path¡ª


    The original body tried to force Qi Ming into marriage by ruining her engagement party with the secondary male character Fu Jinghen.


    Looking at the man lying unconscious on the floor with a flushed face, Wen Qiao''s temples throbbed wildly.


    Others transmigrated either into gorgeous female protagonists who killed all in their path or into big shots with built-in golden fingers, but her luck had her turn into cannon fodder, and she now faced this huge mess.


    Wen Qiao carefully recalled the original narrative of this sequence in the book.


    Before long, the room door was unlocked with a key, followed by a group of people rushing in; her and Qi Ming''s "affair" were exposed, causing a major stir online, and she suffered greatly for putting such a large green hat on Fu Jinghen.


    If she opened the door now, the affair between her and Qi Ming would only be exposed even sooner.


    Wen Qiao walked to the window to check; the room was facing a garden filled with cherry blossom trees, providing excellent cover. The floor wasn''t too high from the ground, only about two stories, which was trivial for her.


    Wen Qiao found a pair of scissors in the room, tore the bedsheets into strips, tied them into a rope, fastened one end to the headboard of the bed, and was about to climb out the window when she turned around and saw the man lying on the floor. Wen Qiao paused, pulled back the leg that was already hanging outside the window, returned to the room, walked into the bathroom, filled the bathtub with cold water, and then dumped Qi Ming into it.


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 Chapter 2: Isn’t this too exquisite?

    Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Isn''t this too exquisite?"Drugging you wasn''t my original intention, and this is all the help I can offer. Let''s not meet in the world again!"


    After saying that, Wen Qiao quickly ran back to the window, tied up the cumbersome hem of her dress around her waist, and started to climb down with brisk movements.


    Once on the ground, Wen Qiao was at a loss.


    She had never been to the Fu Family''s estate before and had no recollection of it.


    After walking around the garden, Wen Qiao finally found a door behind the glasshouse.


    Such a massive estate, yet so few doors.


    Wealthy people really know how to play.


    Wen Qiao muttered to herself as she searched for a place to change her clothes within the vast estate.


    Her dress had gotten slightly damaged while climbing down, and with the marks Qi Ming had left on her neck, it was decidedly unsuitable to attend the upcoming engagement party wearing this strapless gown.


    A door was ajar ahead, and Wen Qiao guessed there might be someone inside whom she could ask about a changing room. She adjusted her hair to cover her neck, ready to knock on the door, but accidentally stepped on the hem of her dress. She slipped and tumbled inside, with one of her high heels flying off in the process.


    "Ow!"


    Wen Qiao felt as if half her soul had been knocked out of her by the fall.


    Wincing, she pushed herself up off the floor, and the first thing she saw was eight neatly arranged abdominal muscles.


    Wen Qiao instinctively swallowed, suddenly feeling as if her back wasn''t that sore anymore.


    Looking up, she saw a handsome face that could turn the world upside down.


    The man''s features were refined and otherworldly, as if carved by divine craftsmanship, with unfathomable eyes shimmering with confusion, as if he hadn''t expected her to appear so abruptly. A hint of surprise flashed through his eyes, his lips tightly sealed. From Wen Qiao''s angle, she could see his distinct jawline.


    No matter how you looked at it, it was a masterpiece of Nuwa''s showing off.


    Seriously! So! Handsome!


    If only she could ignore the fact that he was holding the high heel she''d flung away, the scene would have been even more pleasing to the eye.


    But no matter, these small imperfections couldn''t detract from the overall effect. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "...."


    It was just that the situation was a bit awkward. Wen Qiao was about to say something to break the ice when a frantic male voice came from the doorway.


    "President Fu! There''s been a huge problem, Miss Wen has knocked out Young Master Qi Ming and lured him to the second-floor guest room, you''re about to be cuckolded... Eh, Miss Wen? Why are you here?"


    Wen Qiao: "?"


    President Fu?


    Fu Jinghen?


    Damn fine job.


    Not only had she made a fool of herself in front of her newfound fianc¨¦ by falling flat, but before she could pick herself up, a bespectacled man had ratted her out.


    With a stiff turn of her neck, Wen Qiao looked towards the man at the doorway wearing rimless glasses, puffing and panting, leaning on the frame as if he had run over.


    She put on a very friendly smile: "Where else should I be? In the second-floor guest room?"


    "No, that''s not..."


    Before the bespectacled man could explain, Wen Qiao raised her hand to cut him off. Not expecting the two men in the room to help her up, she pressed her palm to the floor and stood up on her own, reaching out a hand to Fu Jinghen: "President Fu, sorry for the inconvenience, could you please return my high heel to me?"


    With a "slap", Fu Jinghen let go of the high heel in his hand, and afterwards, he even pulled out a tissue to wipe his hands, as if he had touched something dirty.


    The disgust was palpable.

 Chapter 3: The Original Character is the Villainess

    Chapter 3: Chapter 3: The Original Character is the Villainess"....."


    Damn it!


    If it weren''t for the fact that she was under someone else''s roof and had to bow her head, she really wanted to poke a few holes in his face with her ten-centimeter high heels.


    What a foul temper!


    "Thank you." Wen Qiao forced a smile, used her foot to hook her high heels back to her and put them on, then looked at the man with glasses and asked, "Excuse me, where can I change clothes?"


    The man with glasses said, "Out the door and to the left, the third room is prepared as your changing room."


    Wen Qiao nodded, turned around to leave, and just as she was about to exit the room, she stopped again, "President Fu, your nephew is currently lying in the bathtub of the guest room on the second floor, you might want to have someone fetch him."


    Since she had already been ratted out, Wen Qiao "kindly" added that last bit.


    It was unclear whether it was intentional or accidental, but as Wen Qiao turned around, her hair brushed across Fu Jinghen''s face, smearing it.


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    The man with glasses watched his boss''s darkening expression with trepidation, hurriedly closed the door after Wen Qiao left, and said, "President Fu, about young master Qi Ming...."


    Fu Jinghen took out a white shirt from the closet and put it on. As he fastened the buttons, he asked, "How is he?"


    "Uh...." The man with glasses hesitated for a moment, unsure how to start. "When the servant opened the door, only young master Qi Ming was in the room, lying in a bathtub full of cold water, and the bed sheets in the guest room had been cut into strips...."


    When he first saw the scene in the guest room, he was startled; anyone who didn''t know better would think they had entered a Syrian battlefield. The room was a mess, with a bed sheet hanging out of the window, dancing in the wind.


    Fu Jinghen paused with his buttoning as he remembered the marks he had seen on Wen Qiao''s neck, his eyes unreadable.


    He was now somewhat at a loss about what Wen Qiao was thinking.


    "Get him out and call a doctor to check on him."


    How stupid to be drugged in his own house; with that kind of mind, how did he ever survive in the chaotic entertainment industry?


    Fu Jinghen couldn''t help but worry about his nephew''s safety.


    -


    Wen Qiao followed the directions given by the man with glasses and found the room. After entering, she closed the door behind her and let out a deep breath of relief.


    It was really killing her; she had just arrived and already encountered the big boss from the book and had her original character''s actions publicly exposed.


    Others transmigrated to punish the scum, but she, on the other hand, transmigrated only to send herself to ruin.


    She remembered clearly, she was driving along the seaside highway with a young man she had just picked up. As they turned, a headlight from an oncoming vehicle swept over, blurring her vision temporarily. Instinctively, she raised her hand to shield her eyes, the wheel slipped, and with a "duang," her car''s front collided with a tree trunk beside the road. The airbag deployed, hitting her hard enough to leave her short of breath, and then... there was Qi Ming, seething with anger, choking her by the neck.


    In fact, regarding the transmigration, Wen Qiao was quite pleased; it was a kind of adventure, and among many romance novels, she had a particular affection for transmigration stories. The plots of weak or notorious women being replaced and fighting back fascinatingly thrilled her.


    However, she didn''t quite like this particular book, "I Got the Movie Emperor After Transmigrating."


    It was the typical prince falls for Cinderella story; the male lead in the book was named Qi Ming and the female lead was Wen Shu, a beautiful and talented couple.


    But in romance novels, there are always a few despicable villainesses causing trouble, driving the plot forward, and thereby closing the distance between the male and female leads.


    And Wen Qiao''s original character was exactly such a troublemaking villainess.

 Chapter 4: She Calls the Shots

    Chapter 4: Chapter 4: She Calls the ShotsThe original setting of the novel is about transmigration into a book, wherein the original female lead, Wen Qiao, who is her original self, developed feelings for the male lead, Qi Ming, when he showed her kindness during a vulnerable moment. Sadly, it was a case of unrequited love, as Qi Ming never really took a proper look at her.


    As the male lead, it was only natural that his presence was accompanied by a bevy of beauties, showcasing his status as the protagonist, and Wen Shu was one of them.


    Wen Shu, originally one of the female rivals in the book who tenaciously pursued the male lead, later rose to the top and became the main female character.


    She had a car accident on her way home one day and then her chip was replaced by someone, resulting in a complete change in her temperament. She no longer cared about the male lead and was solely focused on her career. During this time, she incidentally saved Fu Jinghen, the secondary male character.


    After her transformation, Wen Shu not only gained Qi Ming''s favor but also earned Fu Jinghen''s respect.


    Because of an existing matrimonial agreement between the Wen and Fu families, Wen Qiao could only marry Fu Jinghen. However, her heart belonged to Qi Ming, so she drugged the male lead during her engagement party, trying to create a fait accompli. When the affair was exposed, it was even uploaded online by journalists.


    Harboring resentment, she blamed everything on Wen Shu. She began to take revenge on Wen Shu, causing her to miscarry, sowing discord between the two and falsely accusing Wen Shu of all charges after a manslaughter incident. However, lacking intelligence and the protective aura of the main character, her fate was sealed.


    Fu Jinghen, Qi Ming''s little uncle, was a much-cherished late-born child to Mr. Fu. The entire family doted on him, especially his sister, who was twenty years his senior and cherished him like the apple of her eye. Even after her marriage and having children, she didn''t neglect her brother Fu Jinghen, often keeping him close, which is why Qi Ming grew very fond of this little uncle who was only six years older than him.


    An old antique from an unknown dynasty, Fu Jinghen thought that he ought to repay the life-saving debt by offering himself in marriage after Wen Shu saved him from a car accident. He couldn''t help but pay attention to her every move. Eventually, genuinely attracted by her demeanor, he learned that she was the woman his nephew liked. For the sake of the family, he married Wen Qiao, giving way to Qi Ming and Wen Shu, and kept his love for Wen Shu buried deep in his heart.


    Although he despised Wen Qiao''s actions, he never made life difficult for her and even gave her the respect she deserved. His attitude was only a bit cold, but Wen Qiao dug her own grave.


    Otherwise, she could have lived a life of mutual respect with Fu Jinghen.


    The author wrote the story exceptionally well, but when she read the book, it didn''t thrill her; instead, she was so angry at her original self that she nearly passed out.


    As someone who prided herself on staying untainted in a world full of temptations, Wen Qiao detested those who were driven to the brink for the sake of love. She understood her original self''s affection for Qi Ming due to the kindness shown in times of trial but that didn''t justify attempting murder when love was unreciprocated.


    To abandon a life of lavish ease and deliberately entangle herself with the male lead, even to the point of bloodying her own hands¡ªwasn''t that insane?


    She was, after all, an exemplary socialist student!


    Most importantly, this hapless female lead who gained nothing from her schemes shared her name!


    Wen Qiao often wished she could pull the original female lead out of the book and beat her senseless every time she saw her stirring up trouble under the same name.


    Well, now there was no need for a beating, for she had become the original female lead of the book, and it was now up to her how the original female lead''s life would unfold.


    Sorting out her thoughts and stabilizing her mood, Wen Qiao straightened up and thought about finding some clothes to change into.


    Regardless of what the future held, the pressing matter was to continue with the engagement banquet. Otherwise, she would have no home to return to. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 5: Part-time Joking

    Chapter 5: Chapter 5: Part-time JokingIn the original story, Wen Qiao was not favored in the Wen Family; her only use was for a business marriage, and if she couldn''t get engaged to Fu Jinghen, her life back at the Wen Family wouldn''t be any better.


    Thinking about the mess described in the original story about the Wen Family, Wen Qiao felt it was better to stay by Fu Jinghen''s side, where at least she only needed to deal with one person.


    Moreover, her original identity was in the entertainment industry, and although her reputation wasn''t stellar, staying by Fu Jinghen, a walking gold mine, might just help her rise again.


    In the room, there was a huge floor-to-ceiling mirror; Wen Qiao stood in front of it, scrutinizing her current appearance.


    Her eyes were peach-shaped, with edges that hooked upward, and her thin red lips shimmered enticingly. Her skin was so delicate it seemed like a peeled egg, and a white long-sleeved gown wrapped her from head to toe tightly.


    Even so, the excellent figure hidden underneath was not hard to discern.


    The appearance of her original body was a perfect match with Wen Qiao''s own.


    Unlike the typical pale and slender beauty that most female celebrities in the entertainment pursued, Wen Qiao had a bold and mature beauty that was striking, the kind that once seen, would be etched into one''s memory.


    It seemed that the original author was really particular about looks, giving even a minor character such a beautiful face.


    Yet, Wen Qiao didn''t appreciate the original''s aesthetic. Sporting such a fairy-like face yet adopting the style of a respectable housewife seemed somewhat mismatched.


    Decisively, Wen Qiao stripped off her clothes and chose a fiery red cheongsam according to her own taste. The cheongsam reached her knees, and its slit design elongated her legs while the high collar cleverly hid the hickeys on her neck.


    She styled her hair into a bun with hairpins, complementing the cheongsam and exuding a vintage Hong Kong vibe.


    The mirror showed a transformation from an elegant and pure white lotus to a dazzlingly beautiful rose.


    Finally satisfied, Wen Qiao nodded her head and then let out an exclamation¡ª


    "Damn, this cute little booty."


    Opening the door to leave, Fu Jinghen and his bespectacled assistant just happened to arrive at her room''s doorway. Seeing Wen Qiao in her new outfit, the bespectacled man whispered to Fu Jinghen, "Wow, President Fu, Miss Wen looks quite pretty."


    Fu Jinghen gave him a cold glance and then turned to Wen Qiao, his brows slightly furrowed, "You''re wearing such a bright color; are you going to a state banquet?"


    Wen Qiao burst out laughing, "Is there a better day to wear something bright than on an engagement day, or should I wear black as if I''m going to a funeral?"


    After saying that, Wen Qiao realized she had just unleashed her toxic tongue. Having just snapped at Heaven''s Chosen Son, would he be furious with embarrassment?


    To be safe, Wen Qiao decided to make a quick exit. She was about to leave when Fu Jinghen suddenly coughed lightly, "Wait...."


    Wen Qiao paused mid-step. Was he calling her? Sear?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Turning around in confusion, she saw Fu Jinghen slightly bending his arm.


    Understanding, she walked back and slipped her arm through his, her lips curling slightly, "President Fu, are you satisfied with my smile?"


    Everybody can play this game, can''t they?


    Fu Jinghen glanced at her, "Besides juggling, do you also freelance in making people laugh?"


    "...."


    Got it.


    She had almost slapped a huge scandal on him not too long ago and had just snapped at him; him being cold now was to be expected.


    Wen Qiao''s smile grew even brighter as she extended her other hand in front of him.


    Fu Jinghen, puzzled, asked, "What are you doing?"


    "Collecting payment. Or did you forget what you just said, President Fu?"


    Fu Jinghen glanced at the delicate palm in front of him, "We''ll settle the bill after the engagement party ends."

 Chapter 6: Show of Force

    Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Show of ForceWen Qiao understood his words; he wanted her to cooperate smoothly with the upcoming engagement banquet and not cause any more trouble.


    The engagement banquet didn''t have many invitees, apart from the Wen and Fu families, just a few families having close cooperative relationships with the Fu Family.


    Although Wen Qiao had no prior experience with engagement banquets, she had mixed in high society circles before and was quite adept at handling such occasions.


    While this event was ostensibly an engagement banquet, it was actually just a gathering for prominent families to foster closer relationships.


    Wen Qiao, arm in arm with Fu Jinghen, wore a sweet smile on her face and showed great hospitality to all the arriving guests.


    Together, they looked like a perfect match.


    The crowd was somewhat dumbfounded by the sight.


    Rumors had been circulating that the union between the Wen and Fu families was a powerhouse alliance. However, it was said that the Wen''s daughter did not fancy the Fu''s son and was wholeheartedly thrown into the arms of Young Master Qi Ming from the Qi Family. She had followed him into the entertainment industry and had been frequently stirring up scandals with him, seemingly only satisfied when tied to Qi Ming.


    But now, it seemed the rumors were mistaken.


    The young couple appeared to be very much in love.


    After finally having settled all the guests, Wen Qiao caught a moment to breathe. She rubbed her somewhat stiff cheeks, unable to help complaining, "Damn it, my face is about to freeze from all the smiling."


    Fu Jinghen looked down at her as she slightly lowered her head, her long eyelashes casting shadows below her eyes, her lips pouting in dissatisfaction, looking charmingly naive.


    Suddenly, Wen Qiao looked up and caught Fu Jinghen''s withdrawing gaze, a bit puzzled, "Why are you looking at me?"


    Caught in the act, Fu Jinghen didn''t show any embarrassment, merely stating lightly, "Should I pay a fee?"


    Wen Qiao, "Considering today is our big day, I''ll give you a..."


    "Brother Jinghen."


    Before she could finish her sentence with "99% discount," a gentle female voice suddenly interrupted Wen Qiao.


    "I''m sorry for being late."


    Wen Qiao looked up to see the newcomer. The woman was dressed in a nude-colored long dress with matching high heels, her hair tied in a low ponytail hanging at her back, wearing minimal jewelry yet exuding an intellectual beauty.


    Seeing her, Wen Qiao''s mind automatically flooded with information about her.


    Jiang Wei, a fellow artist from Huasong, a double best actress winner, also well-born, cunning to no end, unlike the other women revolving around the male lead Qi Ming who favored Jinghen.


    Upon learning about her original self''s engagement to Fu Jinghen, she began to approach her with ill intentions, bribing her close friends. The drugging incident involving Qi Ming at today''s banquet was also masterminded by Jiang Wei. Later, she deceitfully introduced an assistant to her, simultaneously informing and brainwashing her original self.


    One could say her original self met a tragic end, with Jiang Wei being at least half responsible, the other half being her own doing.


    Wen Qiao didn''t understand how a person could be driven to their demise over a man.


    Feeling Wen Qiao''s scrutinizing gaze, Jiang Wei looked at her with composure, "I''m really sorry, Qiaoqiao. There was a bit of traffic, and I arrived a bit late."


    Wen Qiao smiled nonchalantly, "No worries."


    It wouldn''t matter if you hadn''t come at all.


    Jiang Wei handed over a bag she was carrying to Fu Jinghen, "Brother Jinghen, this is the engagement gift I picked out for you. It''s from the brand you often buy, but I wasn''t sure what sister-in-law likes, so I didn''t get hers. I''ll definitely make it up later."


    Well now,


    Right off the bat, trying to show her dominance by flaunting how well she knew Fu Jinghen?


    Unfortunately for her, Wen Qiao couldn''t care less, "Don''t wait for later, now''s fine. Just cash it."


    "Ah?"


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 Chapter 7: Quick-witted and Articulate

    Chapter 7: Chapter 7: Quick-witted and ArticulateJiang Wei seemed not to have expected Wen Qiao to say that, startled for a moment, "Qiaoqiao really knows how to joke."


    Wen Qiao, however, was dead serious, "I''m not joking, do you prefer cash, WeChat, or Alipay? Writing a check is fine too."


    "....."


    Just as Jiang Wei took it seriously and pulled out her phone, Wen Qiao waved her hand again, "Never mind, I was just teasing you."


    Feeling played, Jiang Wei was stifled with annoyance but still forced a smile onto her face, "Qiaoqiao really knows how to make people happy."


    Wen Qiao fiddled with a strand of hair beside her cheek, saying disinterestedly, "I have a dog at home that I usually tease, seeing you just gave me a knee-jerk reaction, sorry about that."


    How could Jiang Wei not hear the insinuation in her words, her face turning slightly pale with anger, she helplessly looked towards Fu Jinghen.


    Fu Jinghen, who had been silent all this while, finally spoke, "You go ahead inside."


    After Jiang Wei left, Fu Jinghen turned to look at the little woman beside him, smiling happily, "You don''t like Jiang Wei?"


    It was phrased like a question, but he spoke in a declarative tone.


    "Yeah." Wen Qiao inexplicably looked at him, "You''re so positive about it, why even ask, saliva doesn''t cost money, so you just waste it as you wish."


    "Sharp-tongued."


    "Thanks for the compliment."


    Fu Jinghen: "....."


    He was mocking her, couldn''t she hear it?


    Wen Qiao glanced at the bag in Fu Jinghen''s hand, and a thought suddenly popped into her mind, "President Fu, how about we make a bet?"


    "What?"


    Before Wen Qiao could answer, Feng Li ran out from the front hall, "President Fu, sir, madam, the banquet is about to begin, please go inside."


    Wen Qiao nodded, "Let''s talk later tonight."


    -


    After the engagement ceremony ended, and all the guests had dispersed, Wen Qiao turned around and saw a flamboyantly dressed woman standing behind her; startled, she took a big step back, staring at Hua Huadie, "Who are you?"


    Hua Huadie thought she was joking and didn''t think too much of it, pulling her back and handing her a bag, "Don''t say Sister Yao doesn''t care about you, this is the engagement gift I prepared for you. Today is your first day of engagement to President Fu, strike while the iron is hot and secure him, and while you''re at it, drop a hint about the leading lady role in ''Red Makeup.''"


    Having said this, Wen Qiao sorted through her mind and recalled information about this person before her.


    Jiang Yao, Wen Qiao''s agent, a couple of years older than her original self, had a decent relationship with her original form, and didn''t leave her even when the Wen Family fell on hard times. However, as her original self''s path became more and more skewed, their relationship eventually broke down.


    She was outstanding at her job and really nice to her original self, always treating her like a little sister.


    After Jiang Yao said this, she hurriedly left, as if she was a thief in a rush.


    Once Jiang Yao had gone, Wen Qiao opened the bag for a quick look and then immediately closed it.


    She figured out why Jiang Yao had run off so quickly.


    She was afraid of being beaten to death by her!


    However, she couldn''t shake the feeling that something was slightly off. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    -


    Listening to the sound of running water from the bathroom, Wen Qiao lay back on the sofa, pondering how to approach Fu Jinghen about ''Red Makeup.''


    ''Red Makeup'' was a big historical IP drama to be released in the second half of the year by Huasong Film and Television under the FS Group, adapted from a novel of the same name, telling the story of Princess Ronghuan of Jing Country falling in love with her guard, overcoming all objections to marry him, only to discover on her wedding day that the guard who had been by her side for years was the enemy country''s Crown Prince, leading to the downfall of her nation by bringing the wolf into the fold.

 Chapter 8: Humble, Paranoid, and Abnormal

    Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Humble, Paranoid, and Abnormal"Red Makeup" had many fans of its original novel, and unlike those novels that set the heroine as a soft girl, "Red Makeup" crafted a heroine who was both beautiful and enchanting, a famous beauty that moved the world.


    As soon as the news of the novel''s adaptation into a film and television series broke out, there was never a lull in discussions about it online. The fans of the novel were most worried about casting, as due to public aesthetics and receptivity, most female stars in the entertainment industry followed the pure and innocent beauty route, and few embodied the bewitching persona that turned heads.


    As such, the choice of the lead heroine became a major concern for the fans. Some even analyzed the appearance of various female celebrities in the industry to compare them with the novel''s heroine.


    After much discussion, fans believed that only Jiang Wei''s appearance was somewhat suitable for playing the lead role in "Red Makeup."


    Wen Qiao was new to the scene and did not want to make enemies, but Jiang Wei, even if Wen Qiao did not provoke her, would not let her off easily. So, with that in mind, she might as well tackle it head-on.


    Moreover, she believed that she was more suitable for the leading role in "Red Makeup" than Jiang Wei. An unparalleled beauty like the role seemed to be a better fit for her looks. Jiang Wei should probably go play the role of an educated youth sent to the countryside instead.


    Some netizens also recommended Wen Qiao for the role, but this suggestion was quickly snubbed by others.


    "Wen Qiao? Forget it. ''Red Makeup'' is a major IP adaptation. With her acting skills, what can she play? Staring blankly?"


    "If Wen Qiao plays Princess Rong Huan, I think it would be more appropriate to describe her as a nation-destroying seductress."


    "To be fair, putting aside everything else, based solely on Wen Qiao''s appearance, it really fits the description of a beauty that moves the world, as said in the book."


    "What I''m really curious about is, doesn''t the entertainment industry care about character at all? It seems like anyone can make a place for themselves."


    "Is Wen Qiao even an actress? Isn''t her profession being a stalker fan?"


    "If Wen Qiao plays Princess Rong Huan, I''ll definitely not watch it!"


    "Me neither!"


    "Same here, +1"


    "... ..."


    Watching a full screen of comments protesting against her playing the lead role in "Red Makeup," Wen Qiao just let out a deep sigh.


    This wasn''t the netizens'' fault, who made her original self so shamelessly clingy to Qi Ming, stalking and using tracking devices, even taking advantage of her position to sneak into Qi Ming''s hotel room where he was staying for a session, stubbornly insisting in an indistinguishable manner from a stalker fan.


    Her love was humble, obsessive, and deranged.


    Qi Ming started his career as a child actor, capturing a host of "mom fans" with his cute and adorable looks. As he grew older, his features matured, he embarked on the path of an idol, set the stage ablaze, and attracted a host of female fans.


    Her original self had recklessly thrown herself at him, which was nothing short of asking to be cursed.


    However, regarding the netizens'' comments about her poor acting, Wen Qiao couldn''t agree. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Though the author had portrayed her original self as a pure vase with nothing but her beauty, incapable of acting and yet still trying to wedge her way into the entertainment industry, here she was.


    She was a distinguished student from the drama academy, admitted through a special recruitment program, and was a couple of years younger than her peers. Her family did not want her to enter the entertainment circle so early, so she also pursued a master''s in directing. Before coming here, she had just completed an outstanding film assignment set by her instructor.


    When Wen Qiao first arrived, she had already cleaned up a mess for her original self, and she didn''t mind doing it once more, especially since she would have to live in this body from now on.


    So for the role of Lian Zhi in "Red Makeup," aside from wanting to turn her current situation around, she also wanted to test out the results of her education.


    The sound of water from the bathroom stopped, and Fu Jinghen, toweling his hair, walked out to see Wen Qiao sitting on the sofa, and he visibly paused.


    Wen Qiao also glanced back at him, but her gaze was rather sultry in comparison.

 Chapter 9: Claim as One’s Own or Hand Over

    Chapter 9: Chapter 9: Claim as One''s Own or Hand OverThe man was bare-chested, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist, forming an inverted triangle physique. Water droplets from the tips of his hair fell, gliding over the Adonis belt to the edge of his pants...


    Tsk, tsk, tsk, this really is a top-grade image of a handsome man fresh out of the bath.


    The thought that this stunningly beautiful man was her fianc¨¦ made Wen Qiao feel a bit elated.


    In fact, she had quite liked Fu Jinghen while reading the book. After all, the male lead was the heroine''s; the second male lead belonged to everyone. And Fu Jinghen, not to mention his wealth and handsomeness, was deeply in love with the female lead, regretless of his feelings. In order not to make the leads feel guilty, he always buried his feelings deep in his heart, which made Wen Qiao''s heart ache while reading.


    Since she was here already, why not...


    Play matchmaker? Bring Fu Jinghen and Wen Shu together?


    After all, the couples she was into were always the unconventional types.


    Or say...


    Hook him in and make him her own man?


    If so, that would mean her transmigration had not been in vain.


    Anyway, she had never dealt with mature men before; her previous boyfriends or ambiguous love interests were all about her age, and she had managed them with ease.


    But someone like Fu Jinghen...


    She was truly encountering this type for the first time.


    Just as Wen Qiao was torn between handing Fu Jinghen over or claiming him for herself, a deep male voice rang out.


    "What are you looking at?" sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Wen Qiao, quick with her mouth, responded: "Looking at your abs."


    "..."


    Fu Jinghen walked over to the wardrobe, took out a pajama top, and silently put it on, shielding his alluring physique from Wen Qiao''s lustful gaze.


    As the enticing flesh was concealed, Wen Qiao licked her lips in dissatisfaction and suddenly asked, "Wen Shu saved your life, and you thought about offering yourself to her. If I saved your life, would you do the same for me?"


    Fu Jinghen turned around abruptly, his eyes narrowing, scrutinizing her: "What nonsense are you talking about."


    "Alright, then let''s assume I was talking nonsense." Wen Qiao didn''t dwell on it, changing the subject: "President Fu, let''s discuss something."


    She jumped topics too quickly, and Fu Jinghen looked at her warily, his lips pressed tightly, clearly not interested in engaging with her.


    Wen Qiao didn''t mind and just calmly met Fu Jinghen''s gaze.


    The woman''s eyes were clear and direct, as if she could see right through all the thoughts in the depths of his heart.


    After a long while, Fu Jinghen finally continued the conversation: "What is it?"


    Wen Qiao had planned to beat around the bush a little, but then thought it better to be straightforward, which was more her style, "I heard that the auditions for ''Red Makeup'' start tomorrow?"


    In fact, with Wen Qiao''s current status, she was not qualified to play the lead in ''Red Makeup''. However, she thought, since it was a comeback, why not find a conspicuous entry point? And with such an influential figure like him at her side, it would be foolish not to take advantage.


    After hearing Wen Qiao''s comment, Fu Jinghen understood her intention: "''Red Makeup'' is Huasong''s most important project for the second half of the year, and we can''t afford any recklessness."


    The implication being, I can''t possibly arrange for you to play the female lead.


    "It''s precisely because it''s important that I want to fight for it. Moreover, isn''t it more reassuring to have it in the hands of someone close to you?"


    With that, Wen Qiao even threw him a seductive wink.


    Fu Jinghen remained unmoved by her wink, even starting to question her: "Can you act?"


    Fu Jinghen had never paid much attention to Wen Qiao''s affairs, only knowing that she was also in the entertainment industry, nothing more.


    Wen Qiao let out a light laugh and rolled her eyes: "President Fu, have you ever heard the phrase ''still waters run deep''?"


    Looking down on who?


    "Don''t tell me you think, just because you know a little something, that you can make any demand of me?"

 Chapter 10: Afraid of Really Falling for Me?

    Chapter 10: Chapter 10: Afraid of Really Falling for Me?Fu Jinghen settled onto the sofa opposite her, crossing his legs in a casual pose, and offered a rare kind-hearted reminder, "I''ve never been one to be threatened."


    Wen Qiao had already figured that Fu Jinghen wouldn''t readily help her, but even for such a trivial matter, he had to be so wishy-washy about it; it showed just how much he detested the original Wen Qiao.


    "Let''s make a bet, President Fu."


    Fu Jinghen, recalling the earlier topic that had been interrupted, lifted his hand to signal her to continue.


    Wen Qiao, propping her chin in her hands, looked at him with a smile, "President Fu, have you never been in a relationship before?"


    "....."


    Wen Qiao''s words were tinged with teasing. Initially, she had thought Fu Jinghen would be embarrassed and annoyed, but instead, he leaned back with ease into the sofa, "What does that have to do with making a bet?"


    "It''s related. We''ll bet on whether or not you can fall for me," Wen Qiao raised three fingers, "Three months'' time. If you develop feelings for me, it would be icing on the cake for our relationship. If not, we can dissolve the engagement and go our separate ways. If you need it, I can even help you chase after Wen Shu."


    Hearing this, Fu Jinghen''s brows curled playfully, "Why do you think I would accept your bet? Miss Wen, don''t forget what you did to Ah Ming at my house this afternoon."


    "Setting a trap for Qi Ming was Wen Qiao''s doing in the afternoon; making a bet with you is Wen Qiao''s doing in the evening. The two cannot be confused," Wen Qiao said without a hint of embarrassment, tilting her head and spreading her hands. Then, she suddenly leaned in close to Fu Jinghen, placing her hands on either side of the couch where he sat, looking down at him with an inviting gaze, "Or are you perhaps afraid that you''ll actually fall for me and don''t dare to take the bet?"


    Fu Jinghen slowly lifted his gaze to the young woman above him. Despite being in a passive position, there wasn''t a trace of embarrassment about him.


    Getting a closer look, Wen Qiao realized that Fu Jinghen''s eyes seemed even more attractive¡ªlong and slightly double-lidded, with the corners tilting upward, full of charm and stillness.


    It was easy to get lost in them.


    Their breaths intertwined as they looked at each other for a while until Fu Jinghen suddenly raised his hand. Just as Wen Qiao thought he was going to push her off him, there was a sudden tightness around her neck, and her previously open collar was swiftly secured.


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    Truly a Liu Xiahui, able to remain unmoved.


    The moment that thought settled, Fu Jinghen sat up straighter, closing the distance between them even further. His gaze drifted down, appraisingly direct, finally resting on Wen Qiao''s rosy lips.


    The man''s gaze was too unabashedly intense; as his eyes lowered, the teardrop mole beneath his eye was extraordinarily captivating. Wen Qiao''s heart, originally calm, suddenly skipped a beat.


    The suppressed aura around her rose sharply.


    Interesting. When she had read the book, she thought Fu Jinghen was a stuffy old man. Now, it seemed, there was a discrepancy.


    Fu Jinghen''s hand pinched her chin, his thumb casually pressing on the corner of her mouth before he looked back into her eyes, "Provocation doesn''t work on me."


    Wen Qiao instinctively asked, "Then what does work on you?"


    Fu Jinghen didn''t answer her question. Instead, he asked, "Why?"


    It took Wen Qiao a second or two to realize what he was asking, "Because I want you to provide resources and support for me."


    She said it nonchalantly, as plainly as remarking on fine weather, brazen even when begging.


    "That will depend on Miss Wen''s abilities."


    It took a moment for Wen Qiao to realize he had agreed to the bet.


    The man carried a subtle woody fragrance that was faint yet domineeringly enveloped Wen Qiao within it. Suddenly feeling a sense of danger, she nonchalantly widened the distance between them, sitting back in her original spot as Fu Jinghen''s hand that had grasped her collar casually let go.

 Chapter 11: Isn’t the Underground Affair Even More Thrilling?

    Chapter 11: Chapter 11: Isn''t the Underground Affair Even More Thrilling?"Red Makeup?"


    "No way," Fu Jinghen flatly refused, but perhaps feeling his rejection was too abrupt, he added, "Choose another project."


    "No way," Wen Qiao also flatly refused, making it clear she wouldn''t budge.


    "You seem very optimistic about this drama," Fu Jinghen''s arm rested on the armrest of the sofa, his fingers long and eerily pale as he tapped absentmindedly. "Why this drama in particular?"


    Because I, your mother, am viewing this from a godlike perspective, holding the script and knowing the fate of you losers and the direction of the plot like the back of my hand. I know this drama''s going to be a massive hit. I want to shoot straight to the top, okay? Stop beating around the bush, so much nonsense!


    Wen Qiao dared only grumble these thoughts privately. Being in a position where she needed a favor, she could only speak politely, "President Fu also mentioned that this drama is Huasong''s top priority for the second half of the year, its value goes without saying. Why should I settle for less and ignore such appetizing meat only to gnaw on bones?"


    Wen Qiao made no attempt to conceal her ambition and purpose, which unexpectedly made Fu Jinghen pause. "And what if you fail?"


    "I won''t," Wen Qiao said decisively, exuding confidence as if it were branded onto her face.


    Fu Jinghen looked meaningfully at the woman kneeling opposite him, "You seem different from the rumors out there."


    Wen Qiao smiled harmlessly, "President Fu, one should never learn about another person through gossip, you know that, don''t you?"


    A flicker of admiration crossed Fu Jinghen''s eyes; his little fianc¨¦e was quite different from what he had imagined.


    Although he didn''t understand why Wen Qiao, who was clearly harboring ulterior motives towards Qi Ming, drastically changed her attitude in the span of an afternoon, she had certainly piqued his interest. If she wanted to play, then he was willing to join her.


    He was curious to see what kind of game Wen Qiao was playing. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As for her claim that she would help him pursue Wen Shu...


    Fu Jinghen found the idea absurd. Did he really need a little girl''s help to win a woman?


    "Alright, I agree."


    Wen Qiao''s smile became significantly more earnest, "Thank you, President Fu."


    "That thing you just said..."


    Fu Jinghen didn''t finish, and Wen Qiao instantly understood he meant what she had just said about Wen Shu. "What did I just say? I didn''t say anything, and I don''t know anything."


    After a moment, she suddenly remembered something and quickly added, "President Fu, during the duration of our bet, I hope that our relationship remains undisclosed."


    It was true that she initiated the bet with Fu Jinghen, but that didn''t mean she was responsible for any feelings he might develop later on. Until she had decided whether she wanted to keep Fu Jinghen in her pocket, she had to tread carefully. If the engagement was called off later, any scandal could affect her chances for a "second spring."


    Fu Jinghen somewhat misunderstood her request, "Isn''t the title of Mrs. Fu more useful?"


    "Isn''t a covert romance more thrilling?"


    Fu Jinghen didn''t expect that response and after a brief pause, he nodded in agreement. A rare flicker of interest emerged within him, and he pulled out a card and set it on the little coffee table in front of Wen Qiao, "In that case, I also hope Miss Wen tries not to bother Ah Ming anymore. Just stick to your role."


    "You can count on it. I''d have to be insane to bother him," Wen Qiao agreed very swiftly, unapologetically pocketing the supplementary card. With an opportunity like this before her, who would go after that trash Qi Ming? Only her silly former self would have fancied someone like him.

 Chapter 12: What the hell kind of breed is this dog of a man?

    Chapter 12: Chapter 12: What the hell kind of breed is this dog of a man?But sticking to her role...


    That depended on Fu Jinghen''s charm, since she wasn''t usually one to play by the rules.


    Fu Jinghen had no idea what was on her mind, and, seeing her agree, he nodded his head in satisfaction. Just as he was about to get up from the sofa, Wen Qiao pressed down on his knee, blocking his way.


    Catching a glimpse of her hand with cherry-colored nails resting on his knee, Fu Jinghen sat back down, "Something else?"


    Then, he saw Wen Qiao pull out two pieces of paper from somewhere and hand them to him, "Sign here, President Fu. Since it''s a bet, let''s make it official. I''m afraid you''ll deny it when you''re head over heels in love with me."


    The content on the paper wasn''t much, all handwritten in graceful script, which didn''t quite match Wen Qiao''s appearance. Her name was already signed at the bottom, all that was missing was Fu Jinghen''s.


    It was clear this had been prepared in advance.


    Fu Jinghen scoffed, "Is narcissism a core course at your university?"


    Wen Qiao shook her head sincerely, "Not at all."


    Flirting with men was her required course.


    But Wen Qiao dared not say that out loud.


    Fu Jinghen took the two papers, signed his name on them, and handed them back to Wen Qiao.


    After taking them back, Wen Qiao pulled one out, kissed beside her name, and then stuffed it to Fu Jinghen, "Including a beauty''s kiss, no thanks needed."


    Fu Jinghen glanced at the lipstick mark, his tone suddenly shifting, "Jiaoyun has developed a new lip mask that hasn''t been officially promoted yet. I''ll have someone send you a jar tomorrow."


    Wen Qiao was momentarily dumbfounded by the sudden offer, but then put on an embarrassed face to refuse, "President Fu has already given me the lead female role in ''Red Makeup,'' which made me so happy. How could I take up another endorsement?"


    Saying this, Wen Qiao actually blushed a bit as she tucked her hair behind her ear.


    "Don''t overthink it," Fu Jinghen''s eyes landed on her lips, his tone indifferent, "I just noticed your lips are quite cracked."


    Wen Qiao: "?"


    What kind of jerk is this?


    It seemed Fu Jinghen finally got to witness Wen Qiao being taken down a peg after flaunting herself all night, which inexplicably cheered him up as he finally stood and walked towards the bed.


    Just as he lifted the covers, he saw Wen Qiao holding clothes, stomping her way towards the bathroom.


    Moreover, the piece of clothing she held was his shirt!


    He caught Wen Qiao''s wrist, "What are you doing?"


    "Taking a bath. What else could I be doing?" Wen Qiao thought Fu Jinghen was nervous, and with a battle-hardened demeanor, she patted his shoulder reassuringly, "Don''t be nervous. I never force anyone, and I''m tired today, not in the mood for anything else. I''m going to bed right after my bath."


    Fu Jinghen: "...."


    He had nothing to be nervous about.


    "This is my bedroom," he reminded her.


    Wen Qiao nodded, "I know, but you haven''t prepared a guest room for me, so I''ll just have to make do and sleep in your bedroom tonight. I''ll leave tomorrow when my room is ready."


    With that, Wen Qiao freed her hand from Fu Jinghen''s grip and hummed a tune as she walked to the bathroom.


    Fu Jinghen: "...."


    She''s sleeping in his bedroom and she thinks she''s the one being inconvenienced?


    Such a vindictive woman.


    -


    The next morning Wen Qiao was woken up by her phone ringing, which also cleared her grogginess. Struggling, she reached from under the covers to grab her phone and answered groggily, "Hello."


    Jiang Yao''s excited voice came from the other end of the phone, "Qiaoqiao, President Fu is really proactive! This morning, the official Weibo of ''Red Makeup'' announced the lead actors, and you are the female protagonist." S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 13: Are You Sure You’re Not Praising Her?

    Chapter 13: Chapter 13: Are You Sure You''re Not Praising Her?Wen Qiao was still a bit sleepy, "Is that so."


    "But, everyone online is spreading rumors about you having a sugar daddy. You know, with your current status snagging the Female Lead for ''Red Makeup'' does look a bit unseemly, and it''s my fault I didn''t make it clear yesterday. You should''ve just asked President Fu to arrange a screen test for you, after all, I do believe in your acting skills."


    "You worry about whether it looks bad or not, if you''re fed, that''s enough. Why ignore a shortcut and waste time taking the long road? That''s not stupidity, what is it? Don''t worry about it, has the crew said when filming starts?"


    Jiang Yao was successfully distracted, "We start shooting in a week, but you have to take a set of makeup photos today. I''ll come over to pick you up later."


    Only a week left, huh...


    I need to strike while the iron''s hot and make my presence felt to Fu Jinghen. It was already decided to only have three months, and once filming starts, I''ll have to stay on set every day; there''ll be no time for flirting with him.


    "Okay, I got it."


    Jiang Yao was still somewhat concerned, "You better stay off the internet recently, to avoid getting upset."


    Wen Qiao was indifferent, "Don''t worry, I know my limits."


    "Oh, right, bring me some clothes when you come.


    After hanging up the phone, Wen Qiao was fully awake. She opened Weibo and, sure enough, saw ''Red Makeup'' and her name trending.


    ''Red Makeup'', being a drama with the Female Lead at its core, had always meant the selection of the Female Lead was under intense scrutiny. The sudden official announcement this morning naturally sparked a wave of discussion.


    "Wen Qiao? Really, Wen Qiao? She''s suitable?"


    "Come on, which secretary can check how many people Wen Qiao has slept with to get the role of Princess Rong Huan?"


    "She must''ve slept with the whole crew, right?"


    "Have the director and scriptwriter gone mad? Actually choosing Wen Qiao to play the proud and unyielding Princess Rong Huan???"


    "Wen Qiao is just a vase that relies on her face and figure to get by. What else does she have? The threshold for the entertainment industry is really low, any kind of person can get in, completely disregarding talent and character."


    "...."


    The comments online were unbearable, but Wen Qiao didn''t care, let them curse however they wanted, her role as the Female Lead was a done deal anyway. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As for that comment about her getting by on her face and figure...


    Wasn''t that a compliment?


    Wen Qiao rolled her eyes, tidied up her hair, turned on the camera, and took a photo of her unadorned face. She then flipped through the photo album, the original owner didn''t seem to like taking selfies, there were hardly any of her own pictures, but there was a pile of Qi Ming''s.


    Wen Qiao shook her head and deleted Qi Ming''s photos cleanly, then got out of bed and walked to the wardrobe in her dressing room, starting to pose in front of the floor mirror.


    "What a waste of natural resources, not to show off such a good figure..."


    Wen Qiao muttered to herself while striking poses in front of the mirror.


    What Fu Jinghen saw when he walked in was Wen Qiao with one hand behind her head and one hand on her hip, her butt twisted to the side as if about to fly off.


    Wen Qiao saw the reflection of someone extra in the mirror and smiled, "Good morning, President Fu."


    Fu Jinghen leaned against the doorframe, arms folded, leisurely watching the woman before him, "Trying to seduce me first thing in the morning?"


    "Did you major in narcissism in college or something?" Wen Qiao shook her phone, "I''m taking pictures, but if you want to think that, it''s not impossible either."


    Fu Jinghen ignored her latter words, walked into the dressing room, and began to change clothes in front of the wardrobe.

 Chapter 14: Looks Very Fertile

    Chapter 14: Chapter 14: Looks Very Fertile"Do you need me to step out for a bit?"


    Wen Qiao asked with her mouth, but her body was honestly not moving an inch.


    Fu Jinghen replied indifferently, "If I say I do, will you leave?"


    Wen Qiao grinned, "No."


    She eyed the man''s fine physique in front of her, raised her phone, and snapped away ferociously. Fu Jinghen, hearing the sound, turned his head to glance.


    Wen Qiao, seeing the man behind the camera turn around, laid it on thick, "President Fu''s physique and face are simply one of a kind, a proud work of Nuwa herself. To become your fianc¨¦e truly is the luckiest karma I''ve earned from my past life."


    Given Fu Jinghen''s status, it wasn''t rare for women to fawn over him with effusive praise, but Wen Qiao''s flattery was so ingeniously fake that it was a first for him.


    He eyed Wen Qiao, who was wearing his shirt, and returned the compliment half-heartedly, "You''re not bad either; you look quite fertile."


    However, Wen Qiao seemed to miss the insincerity in his voice, her smile blooming like a flower, "Thank you."


    In her heart, though, she was already clenching her fists.


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    How did my curvaceous figure end up being likened by him to a sow with a high yield?


    Why didn''t the original novel mention that Fu Jinghen also came with a biting wit?!


    Fu Jinghen: "...."


    He realized that his little fianc¨¦e always seemed to interpret others'' sarcastic insults as compliments.


    "I''ve already cleared it with the director, the role of Lian Zhi is yours. I hope you''re not all talk."


    "I may put on airs, but I never boast."


    Wen Qiao found the two pictures she had just taken, posted them straight to social media without any edits, and captioned¡ª


    "About some online comments calling me a vase, I need to clarify¡ªit''s not a rumor. After all, a vase also needs to have curves and be as beautiful as a flower. What do you think?"


    Due to this morning''s release of the official cast announcement from "Red Makeup," Wen Qiao gained a bit of attention, increasing her follower count by just that little bit, finally breaking through the two million threshold. Her post quickly attracted attention.


    "Holy cow? Is Wen Qiao''s figure really that good?"


    "No, no, no, I can''t handle such stimulation early in the morning. Get me my tissues; I need to block the gushing nosebleed!"


    "Even vases have such high standards now?"


    "..."


    Wen Qiao didn''t much care for what the comments said; she pitied the original owner as she looked at those pathetic digits, understanding that out of those two million followers, one and a half million were zombie followers bought with money.


    Life is tough, sighed the beauty.


    Fu Jinghen, while putting on his shirt and casting a casual glance, saw Wen Qiao cradling her phone, a slight frown on her face, making him curious, "Did your phone kick the bucket?"


    His sudden comment caught Wen Qiao off guard; she blinked, and a question mark appeared on her face.


    "Otherwise, why are you staring at your phone with such a somber expression?"


    "...."


    Wen Qiao suddenly realized something. The content depicted in books was truly very limited. After experiencing it personally, she found that Fu Jinghen wasn''t just equipped with a sharp tongue; he might have grown up in the Arctic, otherwise, how could he also crack such cold jokes.


    Wen Qiao chuckled dryly, "The air conditioning in the room is pretty strong, so President Fu, there''s no need to keep exuding your humorous charm."


    Fu Jinghen: "...."


    He should never have asked that extra question!


    Talk about unappreciated kindness!


    He took out a tie and began to knot it in front of the mirror, but just as he hung the tie around his neck, a pair of small hands climbed up.


    A voice of dissatisfaction chirped in his ear, "Hey, hey, hey, how can you let President Fu tie his tie himself? What am I, your fianc¨¦e, just for decoration?"


    With someone to serve him, Fu Jinghen was happy to relax, his hands hanging by his sides, letting Wen Qiao fiddle as she pleased.

 Chapter 15: You’re Quite Soft Too

    Chapter 15: Chapter 15: You''re Quite Soft TooNot long after, Wen Qiao proudly tied a perfect Windsor knot.


    Wen Qiao wore a look of someone seeking praise, "How is it?"


    Fu Jinghen glanced downward, "Not bad."


    As soon as he spoke, a distinctly feminine fragrance wafted toward him.


    Wen Qiao tiptoed, her arms encircling the man''s neck, and she leaned over his shoulder to adjust his shirt collar.


    Her soft hair occasionally brushed against Fu Jinghen''s chin, sending a ticklish sensation through his brain, making his brows twitch.


    "Done."


    Perhaps she had been on her toes for too long, for Wen Qiao faltered slightly, stumbling and tumbling into Fu Jinghen''s embrace.


    Fu Jinghen instinctively raised his hands to encircle her waist, holding her soft and fragrant body close.


    But only for a second, Wen Qiao pulled away from his embrace, "I''m sorry, President Fu, I just lost my balance."


    It was hard to say whether it was intentional, but as she stepped back, Wen Qiao''s lips grazed Fu Jinghen''s chin.


    While her mouth uttered apologies, her face blatantly spelled out "I did it on purpose."


    Fu Jinghen knew all too well the little tricks women played. If Wen Qiao pretended to be innocent, he would find her just like any other woman, but the cunning glint in her eyes made her seem like a mischievous little girl, somehow keeping him from becoming annoyed.


    But thinking of her age, barely twenty, a whole six years younger than himself, wasn''t she just a little girl?


    Wen Qiao, figuring that Fu Jinghen wouldn''t do anything about it, bounced around especially cheerfully, fetching a suit from the wardrobe and dressing Fu Jinghen, tidying him up before leaning in closer. Her voice lowered, almost whispering.


    "President Fu, you smell so nice."


    Nice?


    Comparatively, Fu Jinghen thought she smelled even nicer.


    However...


    Fu Jinghen glanced at Wen Qiao, whose face carried a teasing expression.


    He slightly raised an eyebrow. Was she treating him like some respectable family man?


    All of a sudden, Fu Jinghen wanted to deflate her cockiness, giving her a meaningful look.


    "Thank you, you are quite soft too."


    After saying so, Fu Jinghen brushed past her shoulder and left the wardrobe.


    "?"


    Soft?


    Where''s the soft?


    Recalling the gaze Fu Jinghen had left on her just before he walked away, Wen Qiao looked down.


    !


    Damn!


    Old pervert!


    When Jiang Yao arrived, Wen Qiao was leisurely enjoying her breakfast.


    She handed over a paper bag, "Don''t you have your clothes in here?"


    After finishing the last sip of milk, Wen Qiao licked her lips, "Yeah, but I don''t like them anymore."


    The moment yesterday''s engagement party ended, the Wen Family packed up her luggage and sent it over, clamoring for her and Fu Jinghen to foster some affection. Wen Qiao was crystal clear about their true intentions though.


    Fostering affection was just a minor part; more so, it was about extracting more benefits for themselves.


    The greed was disgusting to witness!


    Concerning those clothes, Wen Qiao did not like a single piece. Whether white or black, they were plain and dull, looking almost like mourning clothes to the uninformed. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Perhaps due to family background, the original Wen Qiao was far more mature than her peers, somewhat self-deprecating and timid, which was evident from the way she dressed.


    If she were Qi Ming, no, if she were a man, she wouldn''t have liked her original self either.


    Too lifeless, no vitality.


    Not at all like a blossoming young woman in her early twenties.


    The clothes Jiang Yao brought for Wen Qiao were a pair of floor-length trousers and a bubble-sleeve chiffon blouse, her hair tied up in a high ponytail that swung as she walked.

 Chapter 16: I Perform Art but Don’t Sell My Body

    Chapter 16: Chapter 16: I Perform Art but Don''t Sell My BodySince Wen Qiao was about to have her final makeup photos taken, she didn''t wear any makeup, and her bare-faced appearance made her seem somewhat docile.


    Jiang Yao was taken aback, her eyes lighting up, "Not bad, not bad at all. As the saying goes, ''You are influenced by the company you keep.'' After spending just one night with President Fu, your taste has undergone a qualitative leap."


    Wen Qiao, "Can you not make it sound so lewd?"


    "They''re consenting adults and engaged to be married, how is it lewd?" Jiang Yao blustered with righteous indignation, and then, lowering her voice, she leaned in closer, "How did last night go?"


    Wen Qiao felt a headache coming on just thinking about the paper bag Jiang Yao gave her yesterday.


    What disgusting stuff was in there!


    She couldn''t bear to look!


    Jiang Yao''s taste really couldn''t be praised.


    And besides, that kind of thing was only interesting if both parties were into it; otherwise, what''s the difference from a physical transaction?


    She might have bedded many men, but she did so with principles, thank you very much.


    "I sell my art, not my body!"


    "As my agent, you should be guiding me onto the righteous path, encouraging me to succeed through my own efforts, but instead, you''re telling me to seduce someone! That''s just outrageous!"


    "Aren''t female stars most concerned about their purity and reputation? If this were ancient times, inciting me like this, you''d be drowned in a pig cage!"


    Jiang Yao, "?"


    No, wait a minute, I just asked one question, and you''re firing at me like a machine gun; what''s all this about?


    If she hadn''t seen how persistently Wen Qiao clung to Qi Ming before, she might have been intimidated by Wen Qiao''s righteous appearance. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Do you still remember..."


    Jiang Yao was about to bring up the incident from the engagement party the day before, where Wen Qiao drugged Qi Ming, but she stopped mid-sentence.


    She knew that Wen Qiao was very resistant to getting engaged to Fu Jinghen, but now that the deal was sealed, even if she still had feelings for Qi Ming, she had to suppress them.


    If she brought up Qi Ming now, she would really be asking for trouble.


    Wen Qiao didn''t understand why she suddenly stopped, "Remember what?"


    "Nothing," Jiang Yao shook her head. "Sit tight, let''s go."


    Wen Qiao did not understand her sudden reticence. She gave Jiang Yao a suspicious glance, but seeing Jiang Yao looking straight ahead without any intention to explain, she didn''t ask any further.


    They managed to avoid the morning rush hour and hit a streak of green lights; Jiang Yao barely touched the brake pedal, and they quickly arrived at the entrance of Huasong Film and Television.


    The sun shone brightly, making for a rare fine weather day.


    After parking the car, Wen Qiao and Jiang Yao walked side by side into the building.


    The elevator happened to be on the ground floor, and the two stepped in, selected their floor, and just as the elevator doors were about to close, a voice from outside suddenly called, "Wait."


    Wen Qiao reached out to hold the door, and it reopened slowly, revealing three people who were already standing at the elevator entrance.


    Wen Qiao felt another headache coming on.


    Enemies really do meet on a narrow path.


    She wanted to pretend she didn''t know them, but Qi Ming, who stood opposite, suddenly scowled when he saw her and said, "This is unlucky."


    Wen Qiao couldn''t help but roll her eyes, "Then wait for the next one."


    As she moved to close the elevator doors, Qi Ming, not pleased, barged in, followed by a moment of hesitation between his agent and assistant who, after exchanging glances, also stepped in.


    The elevator was spacious, so even with Qi Ming''s party of three, it didn''t feel crowded.


    Wen Qiao felt she had nothing to say to someone who had nearly choked her to death, and quite rightly assumed that Qi Ming had nothing to talk about with someone who had drugged him with the intention to "cook raw rice into cooked rice". They just happened to be taking the same elevator, and if they acted like they didn''t know each other, reaching their respective floors peacefully was all that mattered.


    But it seemed that Qi Ming''s thought processes weren''t quite the same as a normal person''s.

 Chapter 17: Pretend to Retreat to Capture and Humiliate Oneself

    Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Pretend to Retreat to Capture and Humiliate OneselfWhen the elevator ascended to the second floor, Wen Qiao was looking down at her nails while he suddenly spoke up. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Out of consideration for your engagement with my little uncle, I let you off the hook for yesterday''s incident and didn''t mention it to my Little Uncle, but I hope from now on you''ll behave yourself and be strict with yourself. I''ve already told you more than once that I don''t like you, and I already have someone else I like. You should know who that is, right? You should have some dignity and not badger me anymore. If you do anything like following me or sneaking into my room again, don''t blame me for not recognizing you."


    After Qi Ming finished speaking, an eerie silence suddenly fell over the elevator. The other three people, already practically invisible, now wished they could vanish on the spot.


    It took Wen Qiao a moment to realize he was speaking to her.


    Where was this wave of delusion coming from?


    Does this kid have a screw loose? His little uncle sees and hears everything. If he didn''t know about the ruckus on his turf yesterday, then maybe he shouldn''t be the president of FS Corporation after all.


    It looks like this fool thinks nobody else knows.


    Qi Ming waited a while and seeing that he didn''t get a response, his gaze fell on the woman reflected in the elevator doors, who was currently frowning at him.


    He naturally interpreted Wen Qiao''s expression as "on the verge of tears," and his face began to show impatience. "Even if you cry your eyes out, I wouldn''t like you."


    Hearing this, Wen Qiao was at a loss for words, like she was constipated. She held back but couldn''t help responding, "Get it clear, I was the first one in this elevator. You came after, and it was your choice not to go on with the next one."


    "So what?" Qi Ming, capitalizing on his height advantage, looked down at her, "Is this your new tactic? Playing hard to get?"


    "You don''t think I''m here because I''m stalking you, do you?"


    Qi Ming''s face couldn''t have screamed "obviously" louder. "What else?"


    I''m going to laugh myself to death!


    Even if I were playing hard to get, I wouldn''t waste it on you!


    Wen Qiao clenched her fists, barely managing to restrain her urge to slap him awake, "Just a friendly tip from your future Little Aunt, you need some self-awareness. It''s fine to be narcissistic, but only handsome people can pull it off without annoying anyone. With someone like you, do you know what it''s called?"


    Qi Ming, momentarily taken aback by the term "Little Aunt" coming from Wen Qiao''s mouth, unconsciously asked, "What''s it called?"


    "Bringing disgrace upon oneself."


    With a "ding", the elevator reached Wen Qiao''s floor. She pointed a finger and pushed past Qi Ming, who was blocking the doorway, and walked off without looking back.


    Her high ponytail swayed with every step she took.


    Seeing this, Jiang Yao immediately followed her, strutting triumphantly.


    It wasn''t until the elevator doors closed again that Qi Ming slowly came back to his senses, incredulously asking his manager and assistant, "Did she just say I brought disgrace upon myself?"


    "This must be her new tactic, warming up to me at all times and now suddenly giving me the cold shoulder, making me uncomfortable so that I''ll fall for her. Romance novels aren''t even written like that anymore!"


    Manager Zhang Chi quietly interjected, "Ah Ming, you might really be misunderstanding her this time."


    "Misunderstanding?" Qi Ming laughed as if he''d heard the world''s biggest joke, "Misunderstanding what? Misunderstanding that she''s stalking me? If she wasn''t stalking me, why would she be here, saying that I brought disgrace upon myself except to save her own face?"

 Chapter 18: Grapevine

    Chapter 18: Chapter 18: GrapevineZhang Chi seemed unable to bear to reveal the truth, looking at him with pity in his eyes, "The lead actress for ''Red Makeup'' has been confirmed to be Wen Qiao, she came over today to take her costume fitting photos."


    The entertainment circle really is a small world, with only so many resources around. Even though there isn''t much competition between male and female entertainers, you never know when they might collaborate, so news tends to be shared among the agents. What''s more, the production team of ''Red Makeup'' official announced Wen Qiao as Rong Huan this morning. Probably only Qi Ming, who rolled out of bed just an hour ago, would be unaware of this news.


    "Her? The lead in ''Red Makeup''? Are you kidding?"


    Zhang Chi: "No mistake, according to rumors, it was President Fu who personally arranged it."


    Qi Ming asked, "Rumors? How reliable?"


    Zhang Chi glanced at him again, the pity in his eyes deepened, and mercilessly dealt the killing blow, "The source is your little uncle''s personal assistant, Feng Li."


    "...."


    In an instant, Qi Ming muted his mic.


    -


    Since she was there for the costume fitting photo shoot, Wen Qiao didn''t bother much with her appearance, simply tying up her hair without any makeup, and arrived in casual clothes. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The photo shoot was scheduled for ten in the morning, and Wen Qiao had woken up early, so she arrived at Huasong before nine o''clock. She thought she had arrived early enough, but to her surprise, someone was there even earlier than her.


    The door was ajar, and muffled voices could be heard from inside.


    Wen Qiao had no interest in eavesdropping and headed straight for the makeup room without stopping. Yet, just as she took a step forward, she heard her own name.


    "Has Director Zhang lost his mind, casting Wen Qiao as Rong Huan? Is he planning to ruin his own reputation?"


    "..."


    "Did she hook up with some sugar daddy or something?"


    "...."


    "Is that sugar daddy out of his mind? He must know that Sister Wei is Huasong''s artist and President Fu''s person, yet he dares to snatch the lead role for Wen Qiao? Is he asking for death?"


    "..."


    "It drives me crazy. You playing the lead was a done deal, but then Wen Qiao came along and inserted her foot in the door. Is something stolen that delicious?"


    Wen Qiao stood outside the door, listening to the person inside venting their indignation, speechless.


    Do they not know that walls have ears?


    After a second, she took out her phone and searched through it but couldn''t find Fu Jinghen''s contact details, making her even more speechless.


    Damn it!


    They had slept in the same bed, yet she didn''t even have his contact information!


    "Alright, Qianqian, keep it down," Li Qing noticed Jiang Wei''s complexion was off, glanced at the assistant Qianqian, signaling her to stop talking, moved behind Jiang Wei, and placed her hand on her shoulder, "Don''t take it too hard. I''ve read the script, and the second female lead, Tong Jia, is also a good role and suits you better. Even though the role doesn''t have many scenes, a good performance will make it shine."


    They had flown to the neighboring city for a schedule right after attending the engagement party yesterday. Just before boarding the plane today, they saw the official Weibo of ''Red Makeup'' announcing the main cast, and Jiang Wei was arranged to play the second female lead. To be notified this way at the last minute, you''d have to be a saint not to be angry.


    To be honest, Jiang Wei wasn''t exactly suitable for the role of Rong Huan. She is considered a rare beauty in the entertainment industry, but compared to the Rong Huan described in the book, she fell short. Rong Huan''s beauty was described as devastatingly stunning, while Jiang Wei was more of a quietly elegant type of pretty.


    Although she had more life experience than Wen Qiao, portraying Rong Huan convincingly would be no easy task.

 Chapter 19: Another Thing

    Chapter 19: Chapter 19: Another ThingLi Qing didn''t really hope for Jiang Wei to play the role, if she couldn''t successfully shape the character, "Red Makeup" had a massive fanbase of the original work, when the time came, Jiang Wei would definitely be berated mercilessly.


    The role of Rong Huan was hardest to perform due to her transformation from naive and cheerful to disillusioned and cold-hearted, feeling guilty towards her relatives on one hand, while struggling desperately with her love on the other.


    If the early stage isn''t well acted, by the time the plot climaxes, and the protagonist realizes the person she has loved for so many years is her arch-nemesis, it would be easy for people to criticize her as love-brained and naive.


    This conflicted greatly with Jiang Wei''s public persona, so Li Qing didn''t want to take the risk.


    Princess Xuanjia, the second female lead, was someone who was betrothed to Huo Cheng as the Crown Princess Consort from early on, capable in strategy and talented, although she would turn slightly villainous out of unrequited love in the later stage, it was still quite a highlight.


    Unlike the controversy surrounding the female lead.


    Jiang Wei forced a smile, "I''m fine, Sister Qing, you don''t need to worry."


    Not landing the lead role in "Red Makeup" and not feeling disappointed would be a lie, but right now, she cared more about something else.


    People in the circle knew that "Red Makeup" was Huasong''s most important drama in the second half of the year, from the director to the post-production team, all were big names in the industry, and it was absolutely not permissible to have any mistakes; moreover, Director Zhang Jiage was known for his integrity. There had been rumors that a producer wanted to push someone in through the back door, but once Director Zhang found out, he threatened to strike if anyone dared to use their position to sneak someone in.


    Since then, up until the official announcement of the main cast this morning, not a soul dared to push someone in.


    Yet, before the official announcement today, the role of Rong Huan hadn''t been settled, but everyone thought it would most likely be Jiang Wei who would play it, then the sudden announcement came that Wen Qiao would take the role. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    To say it wasn''t shocking would be a lie.


    Not to mention Wen Qiao''s clout, just the numerous jokes she made by persistently bothering Qi Ming were enough to ruin her public favor.


    Even if it wasn''t Jiang Wei, it shouldn''t have been Wen Qiao.


    This was like using a major production as a plaything for Wen Qiao.


    And the only person who could ignore Director Zhang''s words and sneak someone in was Fu Jinghen.


    But how could this be?


    Her family and the Fu Family had business dealings, so she knew more than others.


    The Qi Family was quite traditional, and didn''t agree with Qi Ming entering the entertainment industry, but due to his pestering, it was Fu Jinghen who proposed that he join their family company, to both satisfy his wish and keep an eye on him, but his identity wasn''t made public, which was the only compromise Qi Ming agreed to. The outside world still thought Huasong foresaw Qi Ming''s value and thus strongly supported him.


    Wen Qiao, however, made a move on him, drugging Qi Ming at her and Fu Jinghen''s engagement banquet.


    Just who was Fu Jinghen, a figure at the very top of the pyramid, his pride and dignity were not something to be trampled by others at will.


    His fiancee gave him such a big green hat, and with the other party being his own nephew, not only Fu Jinghen, but any ordinary man wouldn''t be able to bear it.


    She had thought it wouldn''t be long before she heard the news of the Fu and Wen families calling off their engagement, but before that news could arrive, it was Wen Qiao getting the role of Rong Huan that came first.


    Although it felt unbelievable, besides Fu Jinghen, it seemed there was no one else who could push someone in.


    While she was pondering, she heard voices from outside the door.


    "Wen Qiao, why did you come so early?"


    Jiang Wei was startled and exchanged a glance with Li Qing, whose expression wasn''t too pleasant either.


    She wondered if Wen Qiao had heard.


    Li Qing glanced at Qianqian and scolded in a low voice, "How many times have I told you not to talk nonsense outside, you never listen!"

 Chapter 20: Stolen Goods Are the Sweetest

    Chapter 20: Chapter 20: Stolen Goods Are the SweetestQianqian knew she had done something wrong and hung her head in silence.


    Jiang Wei took a deep breath and straightened her clothes. As she turned around, she saw a sliver of the room door ajar, paused, and then pulled it open to step out.


    The assistant director was startled to see Jiang Wei: "Jiang Wei, how come you arrived so early too?"


    "Last night, I rushed to a notice out of town," Jiang Wei politely replied, "and after getting off the plane this morning, thinking about the promotional photo shoot, I headed straight here." She looked at Wen Qiao, "I didn''t expect Wen Qiao to be so early either. How long have you been here?"


    Wen Qiao knew what Jiang Wei wanted to ask and glanced at her lightly, saying nonchalantly, "Not too long."


    Wen Qiao''s ambiguous answer made Jiang Wei''s heart even more flustered.


    But asking any more would only raise suspicion.


    Makeup and dressing always take the longest for actresses, and thinking about finishing early to wrap up for the day, and seeing the makeup artist had arrived, the assistant director called for Wen Qiao and Jiang Wei to get their makeup done first.


    "Our male lead, Huo Cheng, is still on his way here. You two go ahead and start shooting."


    "Wen Qiao, you see, it''s like this. Since it was only decided today that you''d play the female lead, we didn''t prepare a separate makeup room for you, so please bear with it and use the large makeup room up front with everyone else."


    "It''s okay, I''m not inconvenienced." Wen Qiao was tilting her head and fidgeting with her nails, thinking about getting a manicure after finishing up.


    She didn''t really care about having a separate makeup room, but thinking back to what she had just overheard, she pulled her leg back in and raised her chin, "Isn''t there a separate makeup room here? I''ll just use that one."


    As soon as she spoke, everyone present fell silent for a few seconds.


    Qianqian snapped out of it and angrily said, "Why should you? That makeup room was specifically prepared by the company for Sister Wei. Why should we give it to you?" sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "It was specially prepared, huh." Wen Qiao seemed contemplative. Qianqian thought by saying so she would back off, but to her surprise, the next second, she heard her say, "Then I definitely need to use this makeup room."


    "You..."


    Wen Qiao cut Qianqian off with a slight smile curling at her lips, "After all, the things you fight for always taste sweeter."


    Qianqian''s face turned pale, and her retort was stifled back in her throat.


    Wen Qiao scoffed inwardly, What a sly little person, only daring to speak ill of others behind their backs!


    When Director Zhang received President Fu''s call, the assistant director was right beside him. Director Zhang could afford to throw tantrums and not show up, but he couldn''t dare such a thing, especially with Wen Qiao, the parachutist, requiring special attention.


    But until today, there were rumors inside the company about the close relationship between Jiang Wei and President Fu¡ªan old flame and a new lover¡ªit was somewhat difficult to choose.


    The assistant director waffled for a few seconds, unable to come to a decision, when he heard Jiang Wei say, "Then let Wen Qiao have my makeup room. I''ll go to the main makeup room. It''s been a long time since I''ve experienced the feeling of squeezing in with other actors anyway. Let''s say I''m reliving my youth for the day."


    "How nice."


    Wen Qiao suddenly interjected with a feeling of appreciation.


    Jiang Wei: "?"


    "It''s nothing, just an exclamation," Wen Qiao played with the tail of her ponytail with her fingers, winding the soft strands around and around, a picture of girlish charm, "I envy Sister Jiang Wei. After so many years in the industry, you have both the seniority and experience. Looking back, you have so many memories. Unlike me, I''ve just started."


    Upon hearing this, the smile on Jiang Wei''s face strained to stay.


    She was discovered by a talent scout in her second year of high school, and now nearly a decade since her debut, naturally, her experience and seniority were something most people could not compare with.

 Chapter 21: With Fu Jinghen as the Big Backer

    Chapter 21: Chapter 21: With Fu Jinghen as the Big BackerWhen Wen Qiao made this statement, her tones carried the respect of a younger generation towards an elder, but in Jiang Wei''s ears, it wasn''t quite the same.


    The entertainment industry changes so fast, and female artists, in particular, are loath to look old. Age is a big taboo, and the older you get, the narrower the roles become. Not like Wen Qiao, who''s barely past twenty, fresh like a blank paper, anything splashed onto her would appear colorful.


    The assistant director, being a man, naturally didn''t understand the intricate feminine subtleties and took Wen Qiao''s respect for Jiang Wei at face value, heaving a sigh of relief.


    Otherwise, if a new lover and an ex started to quarrel, he really wouldn''t know whom to support. Now things looked good.


    The two of them got along quite harmoniously.


    "Then, wait here for a moment, I''ll call the makeup artist right now."


    After closing the door, Jiang Yao couldn''t contain herself and broke into wild laughter. "Did you see her? After you spoke that line, her face froze as if she''d had too much botox."


    Wen Qiao looked at Jiang Yao, who was laughing like a fool, somewhat speechlessly.


    She really had a low threshold for humor.


    "Alright, stop laughing. Be careful with your words, don''t just say anything."


    Jiang Yao also recalled what Qianqian had said when they had arrived, and feeling a bit annoyed, she hit her own head; she indeed got too carried away. Suddenly, she changed the topic, "But did you take the wrong medicine today?"


    Wen Qiao: "?"


    If you start off by directly asking whether I took the wrong medicine, I would start to wonder if it''s you who didn''t take your medicine.


    Jiang Yao, realizing how abrupt her comment sounded, scratched her head and explained, "You never used to care about these things before. When people spoke about you, you just bore it quietly. Every time, it made me so angry, wondering why I had such a cowardly friend."


    Cowardly?


    That word wasn''t even in Wen Qiao''s dictionary.


    Wen Qiao raised her eyebrows slightly, "Maybe... it''s because I now have Fu Jinghen as a strong support?"


    Jiang Yao, aside from being professional at work, was quite carefree otherwise. She thought Wen Qiao''s explanation made sense. She knew the hard times Wen Qiao had endured in the Wen Family. Now that she was engaged to Fu Jinghen and one step away from entering the Fu Family and becoming Mrs. Fu, her life was naturally incomparable to before.


    Thinking this, Jiang Yao''s gaze towards Wen Qiao suddenly became a bit relieved, making Wen Qiao feel a bit uneasy.


    "Why are you looking at me like that?"


    Jiang Yao stepped forward, gripping Wen Qiao''s hands like an old mother, and said earnestly, "Listen to your sister''s advice. Now that you''re engaged to President Fu, live a good life with him. He''s rich and handsome; I''ll rest easier knowing you''re with him."


    Wen Qiao: "....."


    What''s with this sudden act of entrusting on one''s deathbed?


    But seeing Jiang Yao''s serious expression, if Wen Qiao told her there was still a chance she might kick Fu Jinghen to the curb, she felt Jiang Yao would "never rest in peace."


    To put Jiang Yao at ease, Wen Qiao agreed very crisply, "Got it." S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After all, acting outwardly pious while being contrary in secret was what she was best at.


    -


    "Red Makeup" is a drama led by a strong female protagonist, with Wen Qiao as the lead. Naturally, she was the focus of the crew. With both the makeup artist and stylist on deck, they rotated 360 degrees around Wen Qiao, handling her like a puppet doll¡ªclosing her eyes when told, bowing her head when asked, extremely cooperative.


    Just when the two stylists were about to spin around Wen Qiao like a top, they finally finished.

 Chapter 22: After all, He’s the One President Fu Favored

    Chapter 22: Chapter 22: After all, He''s the One President Fu FavoredJiang Yao timely handed over two cups of milk tea, "Thank you, teachers, for doing Qiaoqiao''s makeup and styling, it''s been hard work."


    The two teachers took the milk teas, "You''re welcome, it''s what we should do."


    These two makeup artists and stylists were more than a decade older than Wen Qiao and had long passed the age of idolizing stars. Being half entrenched in the entertainment circle, they were skeptical about the rumors online. After spending just a short time with her, they felt all the gossip was false.


    Before coming, the assistant director had specifically instructed them that Wen Qiao was a big deal, to give in when possible, and to avoid conflict. They thought Wen Qiao might be a difficult person, but as it turned out, this young lady was as quiet as a painting.


    People really should form their own opinions after spending time with someone.


    While the three were chatting, Wen Qiao lifted the curtain and stepped out.


    The hem of the bright red, wide-sleeved fairy dress danced mid-air with Wen Qiao''s steps, the gold embroidery resembling sprites encircling her, a small V-neck design revealing a segment of her delicate, fair collarbone. The graceful swan-like neckline extended smoothly, and the step shaking on her head tinkled musically as she moved.


    She truly seemed like someone who had stepped out of a painting.


    It was just that, as soon as Wen Qiao began to speak, the illusion was somewhat shattered, "How is it?" Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Jiang Yao involuntarily slurped her saliva and nodded emphatically, giving her a thumbs up, "Absolutely stunning."


    Both teachers also lavished praise, sincerely so, not merely flattery, she truly was very beautiful.


    Hearing them speak this way, Wen Qiao felt reassured. After all, it was her first time taking a character shot, and no matter how professional she was, there was still some nervousness.


    Wen Qiao''s beauty was universally acknowledged, but seeing her after the styling, people couldn''t help but feel amazed.


    Although it was just a character shot, the photo alone could demonstrate the actor''s fit with the role.


    Wen Qiao hadn''t finished reading "Red Makeup," but from yesterday until the styling was completed, she had gotten through most of it and pondered over Rong Huan''s fate and character multiple times. Facing the camera, she felt somewhat grounded.


    The screenwriter of "Red Makeup" was the original author of the novel, who''d been involved from the casting process. The delay in deciding the female lead was because, up till now, none of the actresses who auditioned had quite captured the right feel. Seeing Wen Qiao, it seemed as if Rong Huan''s character was tailor-made for her.


    Not too much, nor too little¡ªjust perfect.


    "This morning when I saw the official announcement on Weibo, I was shocked. How could Director Zhang let Wen Qiao play Rong Huan? This is a work I carefully crafted over years, I couldn''t let anyone ruin it. On my way here, I was thinking if I wasn''t satisfied with the character shot, even if it cost me, I''d take back the rights."


    Screenwriter Bai Mo looked at "Rong Huan" on the display, her enchanting upturned eyes revealing a subtle defiance and integrity¡ªa woman who, unable to choose her birthright yet unabashed in her love, possessed an indomitable soul and steely pride even though her heart was riddled with wounds.


    The assistant director naturally welcomed such an outcome, "Exactly, exactly, seeing is believing."


    After all, she was someone President Fu had taken a liking to, she couldn''t be that bad.

 Chapter 23: The Boss Lady is so beautiful!

    Chapter 23: Chapter 23: The Boss Lady is so beautiful!The assistant director looked at the photographer directing Wen Qiao on how to pose and pulled out his phone to send three exclamation marks to the director''s WeChat.


    [Qingfeng Xu Lai: Director Zhang, you have to come back quickly! Our crew has really struck gold this time!]


    Feng Li, who just happened to come over to fetch a document, heard that "Red Makeup" was shooting costume photos on the third floor today. With curiosity towards the boss''s wife, after Feng Li got the document, he deliberately took a detour to sneak up to the third floor and peeked through the door frame.


    Not in any rush, he might as well satisfy his curiosity.


    He had no idea until he looked, and once he did, it was overwhelming.


    After rubbing his eyes to make sure the woman inside, dressed in magnificent robes and a silk skirt, beauty enough to overthrow cities and nations, was indeed his boss''s wife, he hurriedly pulled out his phone to send a video to Fu Jinghen on WeChat.


    [Warm-hearted Little Assistant: Boss, the Boss Lady looks so beautiful!]


    Qi Ming was at Huasong Media to record a song today. His album lacked one song, and he''d been stuck for several days. With the album release date fast approaching, the arrangement teacher somehow scavenged a love song for him. Although it lacked uniqueness, it was harmless enough to fill the quota.


    Love songs were not difficult, so Qi Ming finished recording in a short while.


    Zhang Chi was muttering about his schedule for the next few days.


    "There''s a commercial performance tomorrow, at Jingcui Mall, and the day after tomorrow, you start recording the variety show ''Country Life'', and that''s pretty much it."


    "Your focus this year is on your solo concert at the end of the year, so you''ll be busy. That''s why I didn''t schedule too much other work for you. If you feel idle, you can think about some endorsement deals when the time comes."


    Zhang Chi swiped on his tablet, saw there was nothing else to remind him of, and looked up to ask, "Where are you heading after this, back to your apartment or the old house?"


    Qi Ming was about to answer when he overheard two people walking by, muttering under their breath.


    "My god, setting everything else aside, Wen Qiao in that princess outfit is absolutely stunning."


    "I''ve read the original work, and just from the makeup photos, I think Wen Qiao really fits the character of Rong Huan."


    "....."


    Two girls animatedly discussed the scene they had just witnessed, so engrossed they didn''t notice Qi Ming, a prominent figure, as they chattered and passed by just a step away.


    The ignored Qi Ming frowned and said, "Nowhere."


    Zhang Chi: "?"


    Qi Ming: "I''m going to have a look."


    He wanted to see for himself how this woman, who had drugged him yesterday and cursed him in the elevator, stood out so remarkably.


    Zhang Chi, left in the dust by his striding figure: "??"


    Is this kid still half asleep?


    -


    Wen Qiao is a classic case of three-minute enthusiasm combined with hedonism.


    She is an expert in pleasure, usually whimsical and offbeat, but when it comes to things she truly loves, she gives her full diligence and effort.


    If it were anything else, her being settled for five minutes would be excellent. Now, for her beloved entertainment industry, she wouldn''t complain about being tired; instead, she grew more and more excited.


    After shooting hundreds of photos continuously, if it weren''t for the assistant director staying lucid, pulling away the photographer and the screenwriter, who nearly crowded in on Wen Qiao''s face, the rest probably wouldn''t have needed any makeup shots, and could''ve just watched the actual show. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Jiang Yao watched her come down and handed her a glass of water, looking at her with an expression of my little girl has finally grown up and mumbling, "So good, so good."

 Chapter 24: Overthinking is a Disease, It Needs Treatment

    Chapter 24: Chapter 24: Overthinking is a Disease, It Needs TreatmentWen Qiao was terrified that she would blurt out something like, "Seeing you''re doing so well, XXX''s spirit in heaven can rest in peace."


    "Sister Yao, you''re only two years older than me, right?"


    "Yeah." Jiang Yao nodded, not understanding why she suddenly asked this.


    "Then could you please not look at me with a motherly gaze? You''re in your twenties, a bachelorette¡ªcan''t you be a little more youthful?"


    "...." Jiang Yao poked her forehead, "You ungrateful little thing."


    Wen Qiao pouted and continued drinking her water.


    The assistant director came over, "Later, we still have to take a photo of you with the male lead, and then a group photo to wrap it up. Right now, it''s the second female lead Xuan Jia''s makeup test shoot; it will take a bit more time. You guys don''t have to wait here."


    The air conditioning in the room was somewhat faulty; it was still unbearably hot despite being on the lowest setting. Wen Qiao didn''t want to stay there any longer, and upon hearing the assistant director''s suggestion, she quickly agreed and eagerly grabbed Jiang Yao to go back and enjoy the air-conditioning.


    Just as they turned the corner and saw Qi Ming, Wen Qiao almost instinctively wanted to turn back.


    But then she thought: she hadn''t done anything guilty, so why should she hide?


    With this in mind, Wen Qiao straightened her back and walked forward as if she didn''t see Qi Ming at all, without even a sidelong glance.


    She had thought Qi Ming felt the same; they had just run into each other and could pretend not to know each other.


    However, when Qi Ming grabbed her wrist and started leading her toward an empty room, the only thought in her mind was¡ªthis guy really thinks differently from normal people.


    Left behind, Jiang Yao and Zhang Chi looked at each other for a moment, unsure of what had just happened; then, Zhang Chi was the first to respond, "What is your artist trying to do to my artist?"


    Jiang Yao replied, "If you''re not blind, you should have seen that it was your artist who made the first move on mine."


    The two exchanged looks again, and at this moment, the previously invisible assistant, Zheng Ce, spoke up, "Shouldn''t we go and check on them?"


    Jiang Yao and Zhang Chi snapped out of it and quickly followed.


    -


    "If you have something to say, just say it. Don''t pull me around in public like this."


    After being dragged by Qi Ming for a while, Wen Qiao grew impatient and shook her hand to free herself, but couldn''t.


    Qi Ming snorted coldly, "Stop playing little tricks; I''m telling you, playing hard to get won''t work on me."


    Wen Qiao said, "Honey, I suggest you go to the hospital for a full brain scan ASAP." S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "What?"


    "Overthinking is a sickness; it needs to be cured."


    No sooner had Wen Qiao finished speaking than she was flung by Qi Ming into an empty room. Due to inertia, she spun around slightly before steadying herself.


    Her skirt, because of her movement, drew a circle in mid-air and lightly brushed against Qi Ming''s leg.


    Wen Qiao, annoyed, said, "If you have something to say, then say it. If you have to fart, just fart."


    "Did you coerce my little uncle?" Qi Ming really was not polite at all.


    Wen Qiao looked at him disbelievingly, her face screaming, "You must be out of your mind; why else would you ask such a stupid question? How could anyone threaten my little uncle, he''s so capable?"


    "Are you sick?"


    Qi Ming didn''t understand, "Then why else would he cast you as the lead in ''Red Makeup''? Unless he''s sick."


    Wen Qiao spread her hands, "It''s not impossible."


    Qi Ming gazed at her intensely, as if trying to find through her face any evidence that she coerced his uncle.


    "....." Wen Qiao felt she was unjustly wronged, but she also thought that if she told him about the deal she made with Fu Jinghen, he would strangle her. After all, she was supposed to help his little uncle steal his woman; no man could tolerate that.

 Chapter 25: Mary Sue Returns to the World

    Chapter 25: Chapter 25: Mary Sue Returns to the World"You came to see me just to ask this?"


    Qi Ming nodded, "What else?"


    His implication was clear: what else did you think I was here for, woman? Don''t delude yourself, wake up.


    "I''ve finished asking, so you can let me go now," Wen Qiao said, unfazed by his unpleasant tone. She tried to walk around him to open the door and leave, but as her hand touched the door handle, she suddenly had an idea. Turning to look at him, she asked, "For the sake of me being your future little aunt, could you give me your little uncle''s WeChat?"


    Qi Ming suddenly let out a derisive laugh, "I knew you weren''t over me yet, pretending to want my little uncle''s WeChat when you''re actually after mine. Don''t think I can''t see through your schemes."


    I scheme your grandpa''s schemes!


    If there were a time machine, Wen Qiao really wished she could return to a minute earlier; that way, she certainly wouldn''t have asked Qi Ming for Fu Jinghen''s WeChat.


    Why did she even bother?


    She and Fu Jinghen were living under the same roof. Wouldn''t it be better to just ask him for it when she got home that night?


    But no, she had to rush things and ask Qi Ming, the master of wild conjecture.


    Wen Qiao fell silent for a moment, then sincerely suggested, "You know, you don''t have to stick to being a singer."


    Qi Ming was caught off guard by her abrupt change of topic and didn''t understand what she meant.


    Wen Qiao continued, "You should consider becoming a screenwriter. With your imaginative mind, you could definitely make a Mary Sue comeback in the world."


    After saying that, she pulled open the door and walked out. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As soon as she opened the door, she saw Jiang Yao, Zhang Chi, and Zheng Ce rushing towards her.


    "I''m totally winded. I haven''t run like this since high school," Jiang Yao gasped after reaching Wen Qiao and leaned against the doorframe: "So how was it, did Qi Ming do anything to you?"


    "He wouldn''t dare," Wen Qiao patted her back to help her catch her breath, then turned to Zhang Chi with a sincere suggestion: "You''re Qi Ming''s agent, right? I think Qi Ming needs to get his head checked at the hospital, before it gets any worse."


    Qi Ming, who had just come out, heard Wen Qiao''s words. His already dark face turned even darker.


    With a cold snort, he brushed against Wen Qiao''s shoulder and left without looking back.


    Zhang Chi and Zheng Ce, seeing this, didn''t have time to say more and immediately followed him.


    After catching her breath, Jiang Yao stood straight and asked, "Why did he suddenly go crazy?"


    Wen Qiao didn''t want to elaborate: "Let''s talk later."


    She helped Jiang Yao, who was almost crippled from running, towards her own makeup room. Neither of them noticed a half-visible cell phone that quietly retracted back into the corner.


    ---


    FS Group''s headquarters are located in the financial center of Jiang City, with two connected towers soaring into the clouds. Looking up from below, one felt a sense of oppression washing over them.


    Every Monday was the senior meeting at FS Group. The meeting lasted more than an hour. When Fu Jinghen left the meeting room, his phone vibrated in his hand. He picked it up to see a message from Feng Li.


    When he saw the words "Boss Lady," Fu Jinghen''s gaze faltered for a moment, then he opened the message as he walked toward his office.


    The first thing on display was a video, short in length, around five seconds.


    It seemed to have been recorded surreptitiously, as the camera was a bit shaky, but that didn''t stop him from making out the person in the video.


    The red gauze dress made her skin look even whiter, her waist-length hair draped smoothly down her back, a round fan in her hand, her fiery red lips not vulgar but rather exuding a cool aloofness.


    Seeing the video, Fu Jinghen somewhat believed Wen Qiao''s morning assertion "I never brag."


    It really did seem quite fitting.

 Chapter 26: Of course, it’s my dear fiancé.

    Chapter 26: Chapter 26: Of course, it''s my dear fianc¨¦.Fu Jinghen scrolled down to read other messages, but when he got to the last one, his gaze paused.


    Feng Li: Boss, trouble! Mr. Qi just popped up out of nowhere, grabbed the Boss Lady''s wrist, and whisked her away with great urgency!


    Perhaps because Fu Jinghen hadn''t replied to him after waiting for so long, Feng Li couldn''t contain himself and dialed Fu Jinghen directly. As soon as the call connected, he couldn''t wait to spill the beans, "Boss! This is serious, the Boss Lady''s been taken by Mr. Qi! Judging by his expression, it''s pretty severe. Could it be he''s enraged by yesterday''s incident and wants to take revenge? Boss, you need to come save her!"


    "...."


    It was dead silent on the other end of the phone, and Feng Li pulled the phone away from his ear.


    Yes, the call was still ongoing.


    "Boss? Boss? Boss, are you listening?"


    "Hmm."


    Knowing that he was listening was a relief to Feng Li, but then he immediately said, "So, Boss, you..."


    Before he could finish saying "come quickly," Fu Jinghen interrupted him, "I asked you to fetch some documents and you''re doing paparazzi work now? What''s the matter? The salary the company pays you not enough, and you''re moonlighting? If you don''t come back within ten minutes, go to HR for your final paycheck. And by the way, she isn''t your Boss Lady yet."


    With that, he hung up the phone.


    As Feng Li listened to the dial tone, he was a bit dumbstruck.


    Boss is fierce.


    After signing his name on the last page of the document, Fu Jinghen suddenly picked up his phone, found Wen Qiao''s mobile number, and tapped out a message for a while, then put it down again.


    -


    Just as Wen Qiao returned to the makeup room, her phone chimed.


    She picked it up and saw a text message, with no name attached.


    187********: Miss Wen, I hope you will keep the promise we agreed upon, and stop provoking Ah Ming; otherwise, what I can give, I can also take back.


    After reading the message, Wen Qiao immediately knew who it was from, and was not at all deterred by the aloofness in his words. Instead, she excitedly started replying to the text message. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    186********: Wow, President Fu, you have my number! Let''s add each other on WeChat, texting costs money¡ªyou know, we could chat on WeChat!


    After sending the text, Wen Qiao switched to WeChat, pasted the mobile number she had just copied into the add friends field, and blinked expectantly while waiting for the search result.


    But...


    She found nothing.


    "Maybe he set it so you can''t add him by phone number..." Wen Qiao muttered in frustration and sent another message.


    Please don''t trouble yourself, President Fu, how about you honorably add me instead?


    This time, the reply came back quite swiftly.


    Not troublesome.


    Upon seeing these three words, Wen Qiao had already begun planning what her first message would be after they added each other on WeChat, thinking it wouldn''t even count as a regrettable memory when looking back in the future.


    Yet, she waited until everyone else had finished taking their promo shots, and the staff had come over to call her for a group photo, without seeing a red notification appear on her WeChat contacts list.


    Wen Qiao realized what the phrase "not troublesome" meant.


    It meant he had no intention of adding her at all.


    She tossed her phone to Jiang Yao with a huff.


    "Damn men, so damned reserved. If he doesn''t add me now, he''ll have to do it when I get home tonight anyway. He can''t stay reserved for long."


    Jiang Yao asked curiously, "Who are you texting, you look so wickedly amused."


    "Who else could it be, but my dear fianc¨¦, of course."

 Chapter 27: How Many Years in Prison for Beating Someone into Muteness?

    Chapter 27: Chapter 27: How Many Years in Prison for Beating Someone into Muteness?Jiang Yao shuddered at the goosebumps on her skin, full of disgust, "Don''t tell me you''ve been possessed by something filthy, how have you become so utterly revolting."


    Wen Qiao sighed and looked at Jiang Yao with pity, "Ah, I forgot, you''re still a single dog without a boyfriend. How would you understand the feelings of someone who''s practically married."


    Jiang Yao: "...."


    Right now, she only wanted to ask one question.


    How many years would you get for beating someone into a mute?


    -


    "The two teachers, please get a bit closer, hands together¡ªyeah, just like that, hold it right there."


    Wen Qiao felt that being a celebrity was not easy at all. For the sake of resources and interests, one could not just fall out with people they didn''t like; celebrities have a capacity for tolerance that ordinary people cannot compare with.


    Just like right now, she could feel Jiang Wei''s disgust for her nearly peaking, yet she still had to maintain a calm demeanor to collaborate with her.


    Truly a ninja.


    "Wen Qiao, don''t look straight ahead. You should be looking down at Jiang Wei, while Jiang Wei should look straight ahead."


    "Good, very good."


    "Hey hey hey, Jiang Wei, your expression is a bit stiff. You''re supposed to be the second female lead in love with the male lead¡ªyour gaze needs to be firmer."


    "That''s firm, not just staring blankly."


    "Hey! The camera is here, where are you looking?"


    With Director Zhang absent, the job of supervision naturally fell on the screenwriter and the assistant director.


    The screenwriter Bai Mo stood behind the photographer directing the two women. Seeing Jiang Wei, who had just been performing quite well, suddenly encounter a problem, he furrowed his brow, "What''s the matter with Jiang Wei? Why isn''t she in the right state?"


    Jiang Wei quickly apologized, "I''m sorry, Mr. Bai. I''ll adjust myself."


    Seeing this, Bai Mo didn''t have anything more to say and waved his hand, "Let''s take a five-minute break."


    As soon as Bai Mo''s voice fell, Wen Qiao removed the hand that was on Jiang Wei''s shoulder. To be honest, she also did not enjoy working with Jiang Wei in the slightest, let alone getting physical.


    Jiang Yao whispered, "What''s up with Jiang Wei? Why is she acting like she''s become a completely different person?"


    "How would I know?" Wen Qiao pondered for a while and then said, "Maybe it''s because my aura is too strong, I accidentally suppressed her."


    Jiang Yao: "Narcissism is a disease; go get treated."


    -


    Li Qing looked around, closed the door, and turned to Jiang Wei, "What''s wrong with you? Your performance was pretty good just now, wasn''t it?"


    Jiang Wei shook her head and didn''t speak.


    Seeing this, Li Qing didn''t press further, "You adjust yourself properly, I''ll go order some afternoon tea."


    The door opened and closed, leaving Jiang Wei alone sitting in front of the mirror.


    All she could think about was the conversation she''d overheard between Wen Qiao and Jiang Yao outside the makeup room.


    When did Wen Qiao and Fu Jinghen become so close?


    Although she felt it was unlikely, the thought of the smile that was brimming on Wen Qiao''s face when she spoke made her feel irritated.


    A "snap" of glass breaking echoed. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Jiang Wei was startled, and upon closer inspection, she saw that she had accidentally knocked over a cup on the table, and her clothes were drenched.


    She clicked her tongue in irritation and stood up to go to the restroom around the corner.


    "Hey, did you see it just now? Wen Qiao is really pretty, huh? Suddenly I feel like Jiang Wei is a bit plain next to her."


    "Yeah, I''ve always thought she was very pretty, but as for the rest, let''s not talk about it."


    "That''s true, but I think her temperament is really quite similar to Lian Zhi."


    "Let me tell you, reliable sources have it that the role of Rong Huan was originally meant for Jiang Wei, but then Wen Qiao came out of nowhere and it was given to her."

 Chapter 28: Very Clingy

    Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Very Clingy"Ah? Isn''t it said that Jiang Wei belongs to President Fu? Who is so bold to oppose him?"


    "What are you talking about, that''s all rumors, Jiang Wei is not President Fu''s person at all, it''s just that the Jiang Family has a collaboration with FS, they just know each other, and maybe Jiang Wei herself started the rumor."


    "How do you know?"


    "My senior told me, she works in the president''s office, don''t tell anyone else, okay?"


    "I know, I know..."


    After the voices outside disappeared, Jiang Wei finally pushed the door of the compartment open and came out.


    -


    Jiang Wei managed to pull herself together quite successfully, and the subsequent shooting went rather smoothly, but it still fell a bit short of Bai Mo''s expectations.


    Anyway, the problem didn''t lie with Wen Qiao, she didn''t have any worries.


    "Everyone has worked hard, Weiwei has ordered afternoon tea for everyone, come and have some rest." Li Qing and Qianqian came in carrying four bags.


    After putting down the bags, Li Qing personally delivered three cups of coffee to Bai Mo, the assistant director, and the cinematographer. "Thanks for your hard work, please take care of her."


    The assistant director and the cinematographer, both men, were fine, but Bai Mo, being both the screenwriter and the original author, naturally had high standards.


    "Weiwei wasn''t feeling well today; we are all women here, Mr. Bai, you can understand a bit, right?" Li Qing pulled Bai Mo aside, apologizing with a smile.


    With that explanation, Bai Mo understood and looked much better than before. After all, the shooting was completed, and although it wasn''t perfect, in Bai Mo''s mind, Jiang Wei''s performance was still acceptable, it just seemed a bit forced compared to Wen Qiao. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Bai Mo took the coffee, took a sip, "Let it pass this time, but don''t let this happen during shooting."


    Li Qing reassured repeatedly, "Definitely, Weiwei is recognized as professional and serious in the industry, she won''t let us down."


    Hearing Li Qing say this, Bai Mo was somewhat relieved.


    "Have a cup of coffee, it was my bad mood earlier, I dragged you down."


    Jiang Wei walked over to Wen Qiao and handed her the coffee.


    Jiang Yao instinctively wanted to stop her, but Wen Qiao blocked her.


    "No, no, Jiang Wei is a senior, saying she dragged me down really flatters me."


    She took the coffee and drank a sip, she wasn''t afraid that Jiang Wei would tamper with the coffee or anything, knowing that everyone in the crew knew it was bought by her, and even if she didn''t like her, she wouldn''t dare to commit such an act against the wind.


    "The coffee tastes good, thank you, Sister Jiang Wei."


    Wen Qiao called her ''sister'' very sweetly, so sweetly that Jiang Wei''s smile almost faltered, as if she feared others wouldn''t know she was older.


    You can''t hit a smiling face, Jiang Wei really was helpless against her.


    Jiang Wei tentatively asked, "How about we go for a meal after we finish here?"


    "For a meal?"


    Wen Qiao bit her straw, blinking at her.


    Jiang Wei''s smile clearly stiffened for a moment, it was as if, for an instant, Wen Qiao saw through her real intentions.


    "Yeah, my treat, we will be spending a lot of time together in the coming months, the more familiar we are with each other, the smoother the filming will be."


    "Can''t do it today, sorry." Wen Qiao shook her head, "I have plans tonight."


    "With Brother Jinghen?"


    "Yeah."


    As soon as Fu Jinghen was mentioned, Wen Qiao immediately smiled brightly, "Brother Jinghen just messaged me to meet him after we finish here, can''t help it, just got engaged and he''s very clingy."