After I Transmigrated into the Novel, I made the Heroine Fall for Me - Chapter 78

Gao Tian’s mind raced through countless thoughts and consequences, ultimately deciding to dissuade Fang Qingying from sending the message.

“I think you should discuss this with Brother Xie,” she said cautiously, afraid of upsetting Fang Qingying.

Shen Lixie was probably very busy at this moment. If Fang Qingying sent him a message and he didn’t notice it, wouldn’t that mean she wouldn’t send it after all?

Thinking this, Gao Tian suddenly felt her little brain had become much smarter.

But Fang Qingying took her phone, logged into her WeChat account, sent a message to Shen Lixie, and without caring whether he had seen it or not, said to Gao Tian, “I’ve told him. Can I post it now?”

Seeing Fang Qingying’s slightly displeased expression, Gao Tian couldn’t bring herself to say anything to refuse.

Was this the so-called “you have your strategies, I have my countermeasures”?

Hearing no objection, Fang Qingying edited a message and sent it out.

@Fang Qingying: Thank you to all my beloved fans. Regarding the trending topic, whether it’s true or false, everyone knows in their hearts. But for those who exploit my fans to do unreasonable things, I will track each and every one of you down.

Here, I thank all my fans who love me, and I appreciate everyone working hard behind the scenes to maintain order. My fan club, thank you for your existence.

As soon as Fang Qingying’s post went live on Weibo, it was like pouring oil into a hot pan, instantly boiling over. In no time, it climbed to the top of the hot search list.

Yingying, I’ll be your fan for life!

With Yingying’s words, no matter how hard it gets, we’ll persevere.

Mom, I didn’t support the wrong person!

Yingying is on our side; we won’t let you down!

Gao Tian logged into the Weibo app on her phone, looking at the message Fang Qingying had posted, unsure of what to say. Still, she took a screenshot of the post and sent it separately to Shen Lixie.

As for whether Shen Lixie saw it or not, that was his business after all, she was just a small assistant.

Perhaps Fang Qingying’s post marked a turning point in the situation. Not long after, Shen Lixie, acting in his capacity as her manager, posted a lengthy statement along with a legal notice.

The gist of it was that this incident was a scheme orchestrated by Wu Bingman, who held a grudge against Fang Qingying.

From the moment she secretly infiltrated the “Su Yue Zhuan” set, she had planned everything with the aim of forcing Fang Qingying into an unsolvable situation. Then, she would step forward to clarify and persuade the Fang family to lift the ban on her.

It was all a show directed and performed by Wu Bingman herself.

After this news spread rapidly on Weibo, many of Wu Bingman’s fans quickly abandoned her.

Moreover, she experienced the same fate as the original protagonist in the entertainment industry: withdrawal from the circle.

Even without anyone banning her, she could no longer survive in the entertainment industry.

Perhaps this was a case of “going for wool and coming back shorn”?

However, Fang Qingying’s image and the management of her fan base saw a qualitative leap.

By weeding out the fair-weather fans and gaining a group of loyal supporters, it was clear that the ultimate benefits all went to Fang Qingying.

Gao Tian’s phone vibrated. She lowered her head and unlocked the screen to find a new message from Shen Lixie.

Shen Lixie: “Thanks for your hard work, Xiaotian. I’ll double your year-end bonus.”

Gao Tian: “Thank you, Brother Xie!”

Gao Tian quickly typed out this reply, her face beaming with pure joy. Extra money in her pocket, and doubled at that, anyone would be thrilled to encounter such fortune. Break time was over. Director Xu picked up the megaphone from the table and shouted into it, “All departments, get ready. Next, we’re shooting Scene 20.”

“Got it.”

“Understood.”

“Props have been checked.”

“…”

The film crew members quickly returned to their posts to inspect their respective tasks, especially the props team, whose responsibilities were the most critical.

Scene 20 depicted the Flower Palace Master presenting medicine to the male and female leads. However, in this scene, there was an additional woman competing with the leads for the medicinal herb.

Director Xu glanced at the script and immediately felt a vein throbbing on his forehead. From a distance, he observed the male and female leads rehearsing their lines, the carefree Fang Qingying, and Gu Shengxiao, who was resting with her eyes closed.

He sighed and called out to the leads, “Come over here. I need to go over the scene with you.”

Admittedly, this scene was a confrontation involving all four characters, but no matter how he looked at it, the male and female leads he had chosen seemed to pale in comparison.

It was understandable that they couldn’t match Gu Shengxiao, the award-winning actress, as her acting skills were top-notch.

But how could they fall short of Fang Qingying, who wasn’t even professionally trained?

In the few days Director Xu had worked with Fang Qingying, he had come to believe that some people were truly born with a natural talent. Unlike others, Fang Qingying grasped things instantly. If a scene required a retake, she would nail it perfectly the next time.

So, as Director Xu looked at the four of them, his only concern was for the male and female leads he had selected.

The leads approached Director Xu, seemingly aware of the vast gap between themselves and Gu Shengxiao and Fang Qingying. As they listened to the director’s guidance, they were practically taking mental notes, eager to avoid embarrassment later.

After about half an hour of discussion, by the time Fang Qingying and Gu Shengxiao had changed into their costumes, Director Xu gave the leads an encouraging pat on the shoulder.

“Relax, don’t stress too much,” Director Xu said, pursing his lips as he looked at the two, who were still visibly tense.

“Okay, Director Xu,” the male and female leads replied in unison.

The actress playing the female lead tugged nervously at the sleeve of the actor playing the male lead and whispered, “I can’t believe I get to act alongside my idol one day. I feel so incredibly lucky.”

So even if she ended up being overshadowed during the shoot, she wouldn’t feel too burdened by it.

“Me too,” the young man nodded in agreement.

“All departments ready?”

“Action!”

Director Xu’s voice rang out as the clapperboard snapped shut.

Flower Ripple Palace.

The white jade-tiled floor reflected the images of a perfect couple.

Four pillars stood tall, forming the palace structure.

At the very front, a throne was partially concealed by sheer curtains, flanked by rows of maids in white robes.

“Why do you think they invited us in?” the young girl in a pink dress asked warily, her eyes scanning the surroundings as she cautiously tugged at the sleeve of the young man beside her.

“I’m not sure, but as long as we can obtain the final ingredient for the medicine, even if there’s a fierce tiger ahead, nothing will stop me,” the man replied, shaking his head. Dressed in a black robe, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, he was an exceptionally handsome young man.

Perhaps sensing the abruptness of his words, the man pursed his lips and explained to the young woman beside him, “If anything unexpected happens, I’ll protect you as we leave. After all, this is my own matter.”

How could he allow the young woman beside him to be endangered because of him? Especially since she was someone he had long admired.

“Yin Muyi, don’t make it sound so frightening. If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have been injured,” the young woman sighed, her brows and eyes filled with an unshakeable sorrow.

Hearing her words, the man named Yin Muyi felt a warmth spread through his chest, almost dispelling the gloom in his heart.

He smiled faintly and said, “If we manage to obtain the medicinal herbs, I have something to tell you when we return.”

If he were to meet an unfortunate end here, then this matter would remain an unspoken secret.

The young woman blinked, seemingly intrigued by what he had mentioned. Just as she was about to ask what it was, she suddenly heard the sound of footsteps from within.

Pressing her lips together, she subtly heightened her alertness. Her fingers lightly brushed the hilt of the long sword at her waist, as if ready to draw it instantly at the slightest sign of trouble.

“It must be the person in charge,” Yin Muyi quietly stepped forward, positioning himself to partially shield the young woman beside him. Lowering his voice, he whispered his thoughts into her ear.

The young woman nodded to indicate she understood.

As the footsteps grew clearer, they could vaguely make out a figure behind the gauzy curtain.

The person sat upright on the throne, and an ethereal voice came from behind the curtain.

“Who goes there?”

“I am Yin Muyi.”

“And I am Zhuo Shuanglian.”

Exchanging a glance, they both recognized the person seated on the throne. Wasn’t it the Palace Master of Hualan Palace, the one who had descended in a sedan chair atop the mountain peak?

In unison, they said, “Greetings, Palace Master Hua.”

Palace Master Hua looked at them through the gauzy curtain and asked coldly, “Are you two here for the medicinal herbs?”

The matter of the herbs had caused quite a stir on the mountain peak, nearly destroying all the flowers and plants on Hualan Palace’s grounds.

If she hadn’t intervened in time, who knows to what extent the mountain peak of Hualan Palace would have been damaged.

Zhuo Shuanglian and Yin Muyi exchanged another glance, not bothering to conceal their purpose.

Yin Muyi cupped his hands in a respectful salute and said, “As Palace Master Hua has surmised, Miss Zhuo and I have come seeking the herbs. We apologize for the earlier disturbance and hope for your forgiveness.”

Zhuo Shuanglian was no fool either and naturally followed Yin Muyi in apologizing to Palace Master Hua. “We are deeply sorry,” she added, for having destroyed the flowers and plants on Hualan Palace’s mountain peak.

“No matter. Since you are here for the herbs, you must abide by the rules of Hualan Palace,” Palace Master Hua raised her hand, and the white-robed maids on one side stepped aside to clear a path.

“The medicinal herbs are at the summit of the Endless Cliff. If you can retrieve them, they are yours. However, let me make this clear: the path to the herbs is fraught with danger. If you lose your lives because of it, Hualan Palace will not be held responsible.”

After saying this, Palace Master Hua lowered her hand and waited silently for their decision to proceed or to give up.

Before Yin Muyi could speak, Zhuo Shuanglian stepped forward and asked, “What dangers lie at the summit of the Endless Cliff?”

She glanced anxiously at the tall man beside her. He was already injured; if he were to sustain further harm, obtaining the herbs would be pointless.

“The summit of the Endless Cliff holds no danger. The peril lies in the journey upward, where wild beasts and other life-threatening dangers await.”

“Thank you for the warning, Palace Master Hua.” Yin Muyi pulled the young girl behind him and spoke decisively.

“No matter. Your lives are your own, I have no right to interfere.” With those words, Palace Master Hua rose from her throne and departed.

The scene shifts.

Palace Master Hua stood atop the mountain peak, gazing down at the two figures walking side by side, her expression complex.

“Palace Master, do you think they can obtain it?”

“Whether they succeed or not is their own affair, it has nothing to do with me.”

“But that man carries a jade pendant identical to yours.”

“Hmm.”

Author’s Note:

Xiaoxiao: Is my dear author fooling me? You said I’d make an appearance? Liar!

A Certain Ge: Can you count how many times your name appears?

Xiaoxiao: Huh? . . ?

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