Translator: _Min_
Hanging up the phone, Lin Qingyan slowly exhaled and finally revealed a smile.
Soon, Si Fuqing would vanish from the entertainment circle.
Although she had her own scandals, even if they were uncovered, they would cause no significant harm.
The incident with âYouth With Youâ would be forgotten in a few days.
Lin Qingyan also knew how to play the victim quite well.
All she had to do was shift the blame away from herself.
But Si Fuqing was different.
Si Fuqingâs popularity was based on her so-called âGreat Xia Divine Beautyâ , which attracted numerous fans.
If her fans found out that Si Fuqingâs face was artificial, would they still adore her?
Of course not.
This time, she had made thorough preparations, leaving no room for failure.
Elsewhere, in a hotel.
Xie Yanqiu sat on the sofa, arms crossed, âTell me, where did you get the clothes from?â
Xie Yu stood before her, his dance costume from the previous night laid out on the bed.
From a distance, it was hard to tell, but up close, with Xie Yanqiuâs keen eye, it was obvious that this was Lanâs core design, and her favorite style at that.
Xie Yanqiu, usually busy dealing with supernatural events all over the country, had only one hobby â fashion.
Her wardrobe was entirely Lanâs creations, so she was more than familiar with Lanâs design style.
Xie Yu blatantly lied, âThe program team gave it to me.â
âThe program team?â Xie Yanqiuâs hand slammed on the glass coffee table. âDo you think your mother is a fool? If the program team could give you this, you wouldnât be struggling with votes.â
âMom, this isnât home, donât break other peopleâs stuff,â Xie Yu replied nonchalantly. âIt really is from the program team. Do you think I bought it?â âYou could afford it?â Xie Yanqiu scoffed. âEven I canât get my hands on it.â Xie Yu was speechless.
âThis dance costume is confiscated,â Xie Yanqiu stated coldly, putting it away.
âIâm going to collect it, you can forget about wearing it.â
âFine,â Xie Yu nodded. âSince youâre keeping it, and it looks quite expensive, how about I trade it for a year without you hitting me?â
Xie Yanqiu ignored him and started browsing Si Fuqingâs fan forum. âIâll check out Qingqingâs forum.â
Si Fuqingâs speech from yesterday had also impressed her.
An eighteen-year-old girl with such courage was indeed rare.
Xie Yanqiu began contemplating how to kidnap Si Fuqing back.
She glanced at Xie Yu, her gaze filled with disdain.
She was no longer suitable as a daughter-in-law.
She pondered other options.
âSon, whatâs this Speed Sports?â Xie Yanqiu frowned. âI saw people in the forum saying Speed Sports wants to harm Qingqing.â
âHmmm?â Xie Yu narrowed his eyes. âItâs the largest investor in my talent show.â
âThe largest?â Xie Yanqiu looked up. âHow much money?â
âAbout one billion.â
âTrash. â
Xie Yu:
âSpeed Sports, let your father buy it out,â Xie Yanqiu ordered. âOne billion and they dare to be arrogant here, embarrassing.â
She continued scrolling through the forum, occasionally laughing.
Xie Yu turned his head.
His mother really went crazy.
As he was about to leave, he suddenly heard a âcrackâ.
He turned to see the glass coffee table shattered under his motherâs hand. Xie Yu sensed something was wrong, âMom, what did you see?â
âSee for yourself.â Xie Yanqiu handed him the phone, both amused and angry. âWhatâs this new rumor, claiming Qingqing had plastic surgery?â
Xie Yu looked at the phone.
It was a new trending topic, high up on the list.
#SiFuqingPlasticSurgery#
Clicking on it, a marketing accountâs post was pinned at the top.
[@CircleInsiderUncle: Take a look at Si Fuqing from two years ago and now.
Isnât it like changing a head? Lianmei Plastic Surgery Hospital welcomes everyone, anyone can have a divine face.]
The post included three photos.
One was a surgery consent form with Si Fuqingâs signature.
With the debut nightâs popularity, this post about Si Fuqing quickly gained a lot of views.
[Whoâs this fatty, so ugly.]
[This was Si Fuqing two years ago? Canât be, kinda gross.]
[Couldnât she have just lost weight? Why do you think it is plastic surgery, are you blind?]
[Qingqing was sick and took steroids, thatâs why she gained weight. What plastic surgery? Trash marketing account, reported.]
[Losing weight doesnât change your face, clearly two different people. I knew it, such a perfect face had to be made, silicone face.]
Si Fuqingâs fans fought on the front lines against slander, but many trolls and haters flooded the comments, sparking a messy battle.
âTypical entertainment industry smear tactics,â Xie Yu concluded after reading.
âNot a big deal, but someone is definitely playing dirty.â
âNot a big deal?â Xie Yanqiu suppressed the urge to slam the table. âQuestioning Qingqing is questioning me. This plastic surgery hospital, no need to buy it out, just bankrupt it.â
Xie Yu:
He felt the need to care for his father.
âIâm going to find Qingqing,â Xie Yanqiu picked up her bag. âDo as you wish.â
âJeez, I might be adopted,â Xie Yu shrugged, also grabbing his bag to find his father.
The online uproar was unavoidable, and Si Fuqing was well aware of it. She even received a call from Ling Feng, inquiring about the situation.
She wasnât angry but rather found it amusing, âWhich hospital is it claiming such high skills?â
âMiss Si, weâre gathering evidence now,â Ling Feng said, frowning. âYou only gained weight for a year due to illness, and we have photos from your childhood. The issue lies with that surgery consent form.â
âForged signature,â Si Fuqing said nonchalantly. âBut itâs a professional job, quite convincing.â
Her weight gain that year wasnât due to illness but because her luck was severely plundered.
âYes, we can sue for spreading rumors,â Ling Feng nodded. âYouâve been very tired these past few days, Miss Si. Let us handle this matter fully. Iâm also almost done collecting the documents for the contract termination.â âThanks for your hard work,â Si Fuqing responded.
Ending the call, she turned to Yu Xiheng, âBoss, I need to step out for a bit, wonât be back for lunch.â
âBe careful,â Yu Xiheng said, looking up.
Si Fuqing waved her hand and left.
Yu Xiheng stood up, walked to the window, and answered a call.
The person on the other end was extremely respectful: âMr. Yu, our team is about to reach Speed Sportsâ headquarters. We await your instructions.â
Yu Xiheng replied calmly, âProceed according to the rules. And deal with that plastic surgery clinic as well.â
The internet was still in chaos.
Even those frequently involved in fan circles knew this was a tactic to suppress Si Fuqing by other artists, but bystanders didnât care, affecting some neutral fans.
[This is the Great Xia Divine Beauty? Donât insult these words.]
[I was thinking of becoming a fan, but forget it.]
[She was as fat as a pig, so ugly.]
Lin Qingyan, looking at these comments, felt much better.
The forged signature, crafted by a professional, aligned with the timeline of Si Fuqingâs time abroad, making it hard to trace.
Lin Qingyan finished her coffee and left the café.
Walking, she encountered an elderly man.
The old man had just come out of his house, still putting on his mask.
Lin Qingyan glanced at him casually, not paying much attention.
But after a few steps, she found him familiar, as if she had seen him somewhere.
Suddenly, her eyes widened in recognition.
Wasnât that the fashion godfather, Gu Wenzhu?!
Gu Wenzhu was known for his quirky temperament, and few people could catch his eye.
Even Glennâs award-winning actors and actresses showed him utmost respect.
Each piece he designed sparked new international trends.
He was the undisputed number one in the fashion world.
Gu Wenzhu now appeared in the Great Xia Empire?!
Lin Qingyanâs expression lit up with excitement, and she immediately followed him.
Meeting Mel was nothing special for her, but encountering Gu Wenzhu was sheer luck.
If she could become his model and break into Glenn, she might become the next Yun Lan.
Maybe even the Godâs Right Hand would come out of retirement to design for her.
Her heart raced as she quickened her pace.
But Gu Wen Zhuâs steps were surprisingly agile for a seventy-year-old.
Lin Qingyan didnât dare follow too closely.
Finally, at the next corner, Gu Wenzhu stopped.
Lin Qingyan caught her breath, ready to approach.
Then she saw another person in front of Gu Wenzhu.
A girl with a baseball cap, slightly hiding her forehead.
But that flawless face, visible from all angles, belonged to none other than Si Fuqing.
Lin Qingyan frowned.
Did Si Fuqing also recognize Gu Wenzhu?
Caught in the midst of a plastic surgery scandal, yet she dared to walk so openly on the street?
But she had to admit, Si Fuqingâs face was flawless.
If Gu Wenzhu was deceivedâ¦
âMr. Gu, sorry to disturb, but her faceââ
Lin Qingyan took a couple of steps forward and was about to speak softly when she heard Gu Wenzhu ask Si Fuqing, âYun Lan, now that your show has ended, will you attend the Glenn Awards in June?â