Chapter 76
“Delete that Weibo post you just made right now!”
Ma Songxue scoffed at her agent’s scolding. It was just a small-time actress, what was the big deal about badmouthing her? Was it something to be worried about?
“Liu Jie, you’re overreacting. I checked, Zuo Bian has no background or connections, there’s nothing to be afraid of. I’ve done this kind of thing before, nothing will happen this time.” Ma Songxue even tried to reassure her agent.
Her agent was about to explode. She rubbed her temples, trying to suppress her anger.
But hearing Ma Songxue’s nonchalant tone made her blood boil. In the end, she couldn’t hold back her anger any longer.
“Shut up! Do you even know who Zuo Bian is? I just received news that she’s the daughter of the Zuo family! And her fiancée is the CEO of Qin Group! Any one of them could crush you with a single finger!”
Ma Songxue finally felt a sense of danger, but she still refused to believe it, as if denying it would make it untrue.
“Liu Jie, don’t joke with me.” Her voice trembled slightly.
Her agent gritted her teeth. “Ma Songxue! I shouldn’t have chosen you in the first place!”
Beep, beep, beep—
Ma Songxue could only hear the dial tone. Her heart pounded with fear.
It’ll be fine, it’ll be fine. She kept repeating this to herself.
She had a long future ahead of her, she would definitely become famous, definitely.
But in reality, she was pale with fear, her hands trembling so much that she could barely hold her phone.
She opened Weibo again. Public opinion had started to shift because a new account had posted a video.
A new account with no followers naturally had no influence, but many influential figures in the entertainment industry reposted the video with messages of congratulations, quickly pushing it to the top of the trending topics.
The video showed Zuo Bian and Qin Ai’s engagement ceremony. It was only three minutes long, but it conveyed several important messages: First, Zuo Bian’s fiancée was Qin Ai, the CEO of Qin Group. Second, Zuo Bian was the daughter of the Zuo family, her brother was in charge of Zuo Group, and her father was the chairman, a true heiress.
People also started digging up information about Qin Ai, the current CEO of Qin Group, a twenty-eight-year-old woman, the youngest and most beautiful female CEO in history.
She was born with a silver spoon in her mouth and was already standing at the finish line of most people’s lives. And she was even more hardworking than most. It was impossible to be jealous of her.
【What? What did I just see? Zuo Bian is the daughter of the Zuo family?!】
【I’m shocked! I didn’t believe it when Qin Group’s employees said their CEO was a beauty. Now I just want to travel back in time and slap myself. She’s not just a beauty, she’s a goddess!】
【Ahhh! Sister, I’m yours!】
【Honestly, Ma Songxue can’t compare to President Qin. She’s so beautiful, her face and figure are perfect!】
【Why is no one talking about our Xiao Zuo? She’s so beautiful, she and President Qin are a match made in heaven! Ahhh! Although I also liked the BianSi (Zuo Bian and Chang Wensi) CP before, I’m officially declaring that AiBian (Qin Ai and Zuo Bian) is endgame!】
【Eh, Zuo Bian was the “gong” (dominant one) in the BianSi CP, how come she’s the “shou” (submissive one) in the AiBian CP? [smirking emoji]】
【It’s obvious, aura determines the roles.】
【Am I the only one who ships them as a switch couple (both can be dominant)?】
【I’m also on board with the switch!】
【Zuo Bian is truly beautiful! But this also proves that beautiful people always end up together. Sorry, I’m jealous.】
【Why be jealous? Let’s ship them!】
It was a world where looks mattered, and beauty could win hearts. People’s initial impression of Qin Ai, Zuo Bian’s fiancée, had been negative. Although they didn’t think she was ugly, they didn’t believe she was handsome or beautiful either. If she was truly beautiful, wouldn’t she have shown her face already?
It turned out that President Qin was truly low-key. And she wasn’t “old” either. A twenty-eight-year-old female CEO was super young!
Ma Songxue hadn’t hired enough trolls. The tide had turned, and they were being defeated. Even her own fans were struggling to hold their ground.
Having clashed with Zuo Bian’s fans and Qin Group’s employees before, they had already labeled them as enemies, resorting to sarcasm and mockery.
【Are there still people who believe in true love these days? I think it’s just a business marriage.】
【Rich families? True love? Please. It’s just a marriage of convenience. They’ll each play their own games after getting married. Didn’t Zuo Bian enter the entertainment industry because she was attracted to its glitz and glamour? There are so many fresh young stars every year, so many temptations… Hehe, do I need to say more?】
【There are countless power and sex scandals in the entertainment industry, I’m disgusted just talking about it. They say a mistress is better than a wife, and a fling is better than a mistress. Who knows?】
Whether it was true or not, the haters always had their own twisted logic.
Zuo Bian’s fans retorted, 【Before Zuo Zuo’s identity was revealed, you haters were jumping up and down, saying she was being kept. Now that her identity is public, you’re insinuating that she’s going to prey on new actors. Why don’t you just admit that your mouth and ass are connected, you use the same hole for everything?】
【I just don’t understand what’s going on in your brains. Don’t you think President Qin is beautiful? Doesn’t she have a great figure? I could drool over her long legs for a year. Why would Zuo Bian need to look for someone else?】
【Hahaha, you guys are hilarious! Even Zuo Bian looking at herself in the mirror is better than randomly picking up some random person, let alone having a beautiful fiancée. And that person over there, can you please change your profile picture from MSX (Ma Songxue)? It’s giving me secondhand embarrassment.】
【Anyone want to join Zuo Bian’s fan club? You won’t regret it! She’s beautiful, has a sweet voice, long legs, and a slender waist. I can eat an extra bowl of rice just by looking at her photos.】
【Wuwuwu, the young lady I just started following is already engaged. Will she stop acting? I want to see her play a seductive fox spirit, she would be perfect for the role.】
【Look on the bright side, Zuo Bian is rich, she can film whatever she wants, she doesn’t have to work. And now we have a goddess-level beauty, President Qin, to drool over. Isn’t that a win-win?】
Zuo Bian’s identity and Qin Ai’s beauty turned the situation around. How did Zuo Bian get her resources? It was simple, she was rich.
She was beautiful, her parents and brother were protective of her, and she had a wealthy and stunning fiancée. She was a winner in life!
Tao Zi, Zuo Bian’s biggest fan, couldn’t stay silent.
She wrote a long Weibo post, addressing the recent rumors about Zuo Bian and Ma Songxue’s attempt to manipulate public opinion.
@TaoZi: First, Zuo Zuo comes from a wealthy family. “Ascending to Immortality” was tailor-made for her. The initial investors were the Zuo family and the Qin family. Zuo Bian was the only actress considered for the female lead role. If she hadn’t agreed to star in the drama, “Ascending to Immortality” might not have even been produced.
So, Ms. Ma Songxue, can you please explain how you became the “previous” female lead? Do you think you can bully newcomers just because you’ve been in the industry longer?
Second, about the “sugar daddy” rumors, does Zuo Bian even need a sponsor? You’re joking, right? Ma Songxue, doesn’t your conscience hurt for hiring trolls to slander our Zuo Zuo? [Picture] This is a long screenshot, see for yourselves.
Third, marriage of convenience? I was at the engagement ceremony today, Zuo Zuo and President Qin are very much in love, I saw it with my own eyes.
Fourth, the fan club officially recognizes the AiBian CP. Our Zuo Zuo’s biggest fan is called AB. Qin Group’s AB Beverage is also called AB, read between the lines.
Fifth, we welcome everyone to join Zuo Bian’s fan club! We’re looking for talented writers and video editors!
As soon as Tao Zi posted her Weibo, comments started pouring in. The first wave was from Zuo Bian’s fans.
【OMG! I’m so excited, I’m spinning in circles! The initials of “Ai Bian” are AB! There’s sugar everywhere! I’m dead!】
【They’re so sweet! I want to watch AB’s peach soda commercial a hundred more times! I’m going to buy another case of peach soda! I’m not drinking soda, I’m drinking AiBian’s love potion!】
【Where’s that Ma Songxue? Why is she silent now? Wasn’t she acting all high and mighty before? And her fans, they’re so infuriating!】
【Ma Songxue, come out and apologize! @MaSongxue】
Below the trending topic about Zuo Bian’s engagement was another trending topic demanding an apology from Ma Songxue. But how could she dare to speak up?
It had been a long time since she last trended, and she wanted to be trending, but not like this, not with the entire internet criticizing her!
If her agency could help her, she could use this opportunity to clear her name and promote herself.
But the phone call from her agent earlier had made it clear that her agency wouldn’t help her. How could she have known that Zuo Bian’s background was so powerful? It was too late for regrets now.
Countless people were tagging Ma Songxue, demanding an apology in her recent Weibo posts. It was impossible for her to ignore it. Whether she apologized or not, she would be scolded. So she decided to pretend she didn’t see anything.
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While the drama unfolded online, Zuo Bian and Qin Ai were in the lounge.
Zuo Bian’s face was still flushed. She took a sip of herbal tea, but the heat on her face didn’t subside.
A smooth arm wrapped around her waist, and Qin Ai rested her chin on Zuo Bian’s shoulder, her cool nose nuzzling against her cheek.
Zuo Bian felt a ticklish sensation and tried to move away, but Qin Ai captured her lips in a kiss.
“Still so energetic, you can even dodge me.” Qin Ai’s arm tightened slightly, pulling Zuo Bian closer.
Zuo Bian rubbed her stomach and whispered, “I’m tired and hungry.”
Qin Ai chuckled, releasing her grip on Zuo Bian’s waist. “It’s getting late, we should eat. Go change your clothes.”
“Mm.” The wrinkled clothes were indeed unsuitable for public appearances.
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