After The Forced Marriage, I Ended Up With The Top Celebrity - Chapter 20

Qin Yang’s cigarette emitted a crimson glow in the night. He pulled out a white USB drive and handed it to the man in the black baseball cap across from him.

“Go back and tell Director Zhang, everything she wants is in here.”

The man in the baseball cap nodded: “Alright Director Qin, after the contents are verified, Director Zhang will transfer the remaining payment to your card.”

Qin Yang still had his amiable smile on his face. He exhaled a puff of smoke, the white smoke rings obscuring his eyes: “Tell me, why is Zhang Weiyin so determined to target Qiao Jinyan?”

He couldn’t understand. The entertainment industry had so many beautiful female celebrities. With Zhang Weiyin’s power, a wave of her hand would bring a large crowd of beauties willing to be her lover. Why was she so bent on tormenting Qiao Jinyan?

This woman’s actions were getting a bit much even for him.

The baseball cap man was silent for a moment: “Director Qin, do you know the meaning of ‘If I can’t have it, no one else can’?”

Qin Yang was stunned, the cigarette held suspended between his fingers.

The baseball cap man chuckled lightly, pulled his collar tighter, and quickly vanished into the darkness.

The morning sun shone into the room. Luo Nianshu rubbed her eyes and sat up. Thankfully, the power had come back on in the middle of the night, or she would have definitely been steamed like a cat this morning.

She turned on the shower, and the warm water sprayed out sparsely.

Water extraction was difficult in the countryside, and the water pressure was low. Luo Nianshu managed to finish her shower with the little water she had, changed into the loose fitting small suit Qiao Jinyan had given her, and wiped her hair with a white towel while casually scrolling through Weibo on her phone.

The lunchtime segment of the rural experience log from yesterday had been uploaded online. Although the popularity wasn’t high, there were still old fans paying attention.

Netizen discussion:

Netizen A: Tang Fu is too beautiful! I’m in love with her. Why hasn’t Qiao Jinyan faded away yet?

Netizen B: Is this food fit for human consumption? Looking at everyone’s expressions, it seems like they’re eating human poop…

Netizen C: Qiao Jinyan is indeed going to fade away, she actually accepted a script like this.

Netizen D: I’m here to see Sister Tang Fu, she’s really so gentle and quiet.

Luo Nianshu pursed her lips, planning to log into her own account later and flood Qiao Jinyan with dozens of comments.

She pressed the back button, and a subconscious impulse drove her to scroll down the trending topics list.

A few small dots spun into a circle. The hot search interface refreshed.

A line of text appeared on the trending topics list.

#QiaoJinyanComesOutAsThirdParty (Hot)

Luo Nianshu was momentarily stunned, not reacting, and pulled down the hot search bar again.

The small dots spun into a circle again.

#QiaoJinyanComesOutAsHomeWrecker (Explosive)

#TheHomeWrecker’sNameIsLuoNianshu (Hot)

A “buzz” exploded in Luo Nianshu’s mind, and she felt something collapse.

The hot search clearly displayed intimate photos of her and Qiao Jinyan.

Qiao Jinyan embracing her while she cooked noodles.

Qiao Jinyan looking up, waiting for her kiss.

Qiao Jinyan and her walking hand in hand on the dark street.

Netizen discussion:

Netizen A: What, what? Based on this, I suspect that the previous wedding crashing incident was a scheme by Qiao Jinyan, Wang Xu, and Luo Nianshu. Everything is indeed a publicity stunt.

Netizen B: Oh my god, the person I’ve liked for so many years is such a morally corrupt person. Qiao Jinyan and that third party schemed against Wang Xu, ruined his wedding, and now they plan to live happily ever after?

Netizen C: Basic information found: The third party is named Luo Nianshu, profession is helping people escape marriages, age 23, height 173cm, from X place, and has a grandmother at home.

Netizen D: Actually, it’s pretty good. Love is love. Let’s wait for the official announcement.

Netizen F: The entertainment industry is so complex. Wang Xu is really miserable. I was wrong to blame him before.

Luo Nianshu stood rooted to the spot, her hands and feet numb, her chest rising and falling rapidly.

What should Qiao Jinyan do?

She threw down the towel and rushed down the stairs, only to bump into a pale-faced Molly halfway down.

“Look at the mess you’ve made.”

Each word was squeezed out through Molly’s clenched teeth.

Molly held up her phone in front of Luo Nianshu.

The photos in the hot search were constantly being updated.

Molly’s hand holding the phone began to tremble: “I should have told the company the truth back then if I knew it would come to this!”

“I…” Luo Nianshu opened her mouth, stammering for a moment, and after a long while only managed to squeeze out: “I’m sorry, Molly.”

“Molly.” Qiao Jinyan suddenly pushed the door open and emerged from the room, standing at the top of the stairs and looking down at them: “The damage is done. We should focus on finding a solution first.”

“How can you be so calm?” Molly questioned: “Yanyan, do you know that you’re ruined? Do you know?!”

Qiao Jinyan lowered her head, a flash of pain in her eyes: “I know, but if someone is deliberately trying to bring us down, whatever we do will be wrong.”

Molly was about to argue, but the phone rang. Calls from the management company came in one after another.

Molly anxiously answered the calls, desperately explaining to her superiors.

The wooden door of the house had been closed, but the outside was completely blocked by reporters.

Even through the windows, flashes of white light from camera flashes could be seen.

The other celebrities came out of their rooms one by one to find Qiao Jinyan, surrounding her with words of comfort, while secretly observing Luo Nianshu with curious eyes.

In an instant, the news had exploded across the entire world.

From the city to the countryside, everyone knew about the news.

Everything had changed.

Qin Yang came upstairs, rubbing his hands and looking at Qiao Jinyan with concern: “Jinyan, don’t be sad about what happened. Think about what to do, you’ll get through this.”

Qiao Jinyan looked at him coldly: “Director Qin, protecting the privacy of the crew members should be part of your duty. But I was photographed during my time on the set and those photos were posted online. Just based on this, my management company can sue your production.”

Qin Yang quickly nodded apologetically, but felt no fear in his heart.

He wasn’t afraid of being sued. The fee Zhang Weiyin gave him this time far exceeded the compensation for a lawsuit. Moreover, with Zhang Weiyin backing him, it was hard to say who would win this case.

“Jinyan, I’m just saying, the countryside can’t be completely sealed off, and there are many people around. It’s hard to prevent others from secretly taking your pictures.”

“That’s still your responsibility.” Qiao Jinyan wouldn’t buy it.

Molly hung up the phone and stepped forward, waving her hand to signal everyone not to disturb Qiao Jinyan anymore. She ushered Qiao Jinyan into the room and discussed solutions with her.

Just as the door closed, Molly glanced specifically at Luo Nianshu on the stairs, making sure she didn’t have any intention of getting closer.

Luo Nianshu didn’t step forward, but instead took a step back, opening her hands to indicate that she wouldn’t pose any threat.

The door was closed with a “thud.”

Luo Nianshu leaned on the stair railing, pushing the hair from her face back.

What should Qiao Jinyan do?

This was the only thought in her mind.

Qiao Jinyan’s door remained closed.

Luo Nianshu stood at the top of the stairs, showing no intention of leaving either.

Just a few steps away, but the distance between them felt insurmountable.

“Miss Luo, come down and eat something?” Qin Yang was downstairs holding a bowl, smiling up at her.

Luo Nianshu smiled and shook her head.

A few more hours passed. Molly’s anxious voice could be heard from the room, seemingly on a phone call with someone.

Xiao Li walked by the stairs and cautiously slipped a piece of bread to her: “Here, Tang Fu said people can’t go hungry.”

After saying that, Xiao Li fled as if her life depended on it.

Ever since Qiao Jinyan scolded her, she avoided Luo Nianshu whenever she saw her.

“Xiao Li.” Luo Nianshu called out to her from behind.

Xiao Li’s body stiffened, her scalp tingling: What else is there?

Luo Nianshu walked over and put the bread back into her hand: “You eat it, I’m not hungry.”

“I…”

Xiao Li was stunned, opening her mouth to say something.

Looking at Luo Nianshu’s eyes, which still had a faint smile even in her sadness, she suddenly felt a hint of guilt for having previously ostracized Luo Nianshu.

“If I tell you to eat it, just eat it quickly.” Xiao Li felt a surge of annoyance, stuffed the bread into Luo Nianshu’s arms, and quickly ran downstairs, as if afraid the bread would grow legs and chase her.

Luo Nianshu held the edge of the bread packaging, but had no intention of opening it.

Even though she hadn’t had a drop of water since the morning, she didn’t have any appetite.

The light sound of “tap tap tap” high heels could be heard. Luo Nianshu looked up. Tang Fu emerged from her room and knocked on Qiao Jinyan’s door.

The door opened with a “click.”

Tang Fu looked at the person inside: “Senior, you called for me?”

Qiao Jinyan “hmm’ed” and unconsciously looked down at Luo Nianshu, who was also looking up at her.

Just one glance was enough.

Luo Nianshu understood that Qiao Jinyan had figured out a plan.

The door closed again.

Inside the room.

Qiao Jinyan, Molly, and Tang Fu sat in a triangle formation.

“Jinyan, you have to do this, this is the company’s final ultimatum.” Molly’s voice was serious for the first time: “And, you need to consider Luo Nianshu too. She has been doxxed by netizens now.”

Qiao Jinyan held her hand to her forehead, covering her eyes. She didn’t speak.

Molly anxiously turned to ask Tang Fu: “Miss Tang, do you agree with this plan?”

Tang Fu nodded, her long hair swaying: “I agree.”

“Don’t you want to tell your management company and ask for their opinion?” Qiao Jinyan moved her hand away, a flicker of hesitation in her eyes.

“No need.” Tang Fu shook her head: “Even if my management company disagrees, I will still help you.”

Molly was filled with gratitude, tears welling up in her eyes. She grabbed Tang Fu’s hand: “Thank you for the sacrifice, Miss Tang. We’re truly relying on you this time.”

A sacrifice?

Tang Fu lowered her gaze.

No, she didn’t feel it was a sacrifice. On the contrary, she felt it was her fortune.

“Then let’s do this.” Qiao Jinyan put her legs down and stood up.

The other two followed her out of the room.

The door finally opened. Luo Nianshu looked at Qiao Jinyan again, but this time Qiao Jinyan didn’t look at her, allowing Molly to protect and shield her between the two of them.

Qiao Jinyan walked past Luo Nianshu. The two didn’t exchange a word.

Qiao Jinyan opened the wooden door. The reporters outside surged forward like a flood, their microphones practically shoved into Qiao Jinyan’s face.

“Miss Qiao, are the online rumors about you dating the home wrecker true?”

“Was that wedding originally a publicity stunt designed by you, Luo Nianshu, and Wang Xu?”

“How do you view the online comments about you?”

Qiao Jinyan faced the crowd, took a deep breath, pulled Tang Fu to her side, looked straight into the camera, and announced with a sweet smile:

“The news online is just a rumor. Tang Fu and I have been dating for a long time.”