After Transmigrating, I Fell in Love with a Top-Tier Movie Queen - Chapter 99

Five years of marriage, wholeheartedly given, resulted in years of online abuse.

Lin Xin didn’t regret giving her all for love. She admired every mutually devoted relationship and respected every intense secret crush.

So, after agreeing to marry, she never had a second thought. Whatever Zheng Lanwen wanted or needed, she tried her best to secure it for her.

Because Lin Xin hoped that one day, such effort would bear fruit—that in her bleak life, there would be a light pointing the way.

She hoped this light would be named “Home.”

Bearing the abuse was like carrying a heavy mountain, walking step-by-step down a winding path paved with thorns.

None of it mattered. She had been advancing on such paths since childhood. After her father abandoned the family, she struggled to live with her mother. Then, after her mother remarried, she was forced to face life alone.

The massive entertainment industry was filled with endless fame, fortune, and repulsive desires.

Lin Xin simply wanted to act, but she didn’t want to sink into such a place.

The small girl worked hard to look forward, taking one steady step at a time, ultimately hoping to reach the finish line she envisioned.

So, it was just a little abuse, a little misunderstanding, a little loneliness, a little disappointment…

When did the accumulation of these small things lead to exhaustion?

Lin Xin no longer remembered; her life changed too quickly. What she had wished for suddenly descended from the heavens.

Her first moments with Ye Linghua were marked by the sudden appearance of that red umbrella, singularly sheltering a piece of the world just for her.

“Have you ever seen a princess cry in the rain?”

“I have.”

Those two short sentences began Lin Xin’s different life.

The fluttering in her heart, the reciprocated affection, and every moment of being protected made Lin Xin realize that she was worthy!

In the midst of this joy and happiness, whenever she occasionally saw trolls bring up her unbearable past, it was only then that Lin Xin would suddenly regret…

Was she, this way, good enough for her?

A bruised and battered body, a heart stripped of its courage, and even eyes that had grown dim. In the middle of the night, there were moments of lingering resentment.

She hated them! If they could not be held accountable and clear her name for the harm they caused, then would this regret, this little bit of pain, accompany her for the rest of her life?

Lin Xin looked at the screen, at the overwhelming volume of abuse, just like the abuse once directed at her. Now, everyone was righteously indignant for her. It was as if they couldn’t vent their frustration unless Zheng Lanwen and Lin Wan were dragged to the guillotine to have their heads chopped off.

Netizens were sympathizing with her. Meng Keling sent a message saying: Out of 50 trending topics, 35 were related to this live stream.

She was cleared! So, it was this simple!

From now on, she would no longer be the love-drunk mistress who knowingly interfered in another relationship, nor would she be the “capitalist” who used her industry power to pressure Zheng Lanwen into marriage.

From now on, Lin Xin would just be Lin Xin! A clean and pure Lin Xin.

For some reason, at this moment, Lin Xin felt a sudden sting in her eyes.

Because she was on camera, she desperately held back.

Ye Linghua noticed her emotions. Beneath the table, she held Lin Xin’s hand and quietly asked: “You okay?”

Lin Xin shook her head: “I’m fine.”

Ye Linghua paused for a moment: “Was it okay to release this?”

Lin Xin frowned and looked at her playfully: “You released it before you asked me?”

Ye Linghua looked away and said: “I was afraid you’d refuse.” The evidence had actually been obtained long ago. Ye Linghua hadn’t released it immediately because she didn’t want to get involved in the love-hate drama of these people.

Later, she didn’t release it because her mindset at the time was to accompany Lin Xin for a phase of life, then leave her and Zheng Lanwen together. Naturally, she couldn’t ruin Zheng Lanwen then.

Even later, the timing wasn’t right.

As Meng Keling said, Lin Xin successfully recovered her career after Dusk and managed her image well afterward. After all, Meng Keling hadn’t been in the industry for one or two years but 20 years.

With Meng Keling’s dedicated help, the “mistress” and “capitalist” identities—which lacked concrete proof—couldn’t suppress Lin Xin’s resurgence.

The re-popular Lin Xin cultivated an even better public image. She even had the Rising Star CP to help manage her persona.

In short, the past experience no longer had a major impact on Lin Xin.

Therefore, such irrefutable evidence required a perfect moment—a moment to take down Lin Wan and Zheng Lanwen in a single blow.

Lin Wan’s appearance in the live stream was the best timing!

Ye Linghua had anticipated Lin Wan would come but was worried Lin Xin would be overly compassionate.

Lin Xin argued: “Why would I refuse?”

Ye Linghua looked at Lin Xin, her dark eyes curving helplessly. Her soft voice reminded her: “Zheng Lanwen just saved you.”

That was her worry: Lin Xin was an emotional person. Although Zheng Lanwen was truly vile, it was also a fact that she had saved Lin Xin that day.

Lin Xin turned her head and muttered: “That small slope, falling down would at most break a leg.”

“Oh!” Ye Linghua clapped with “sudden realization”: “Xin Xin makes a good point!”

How could anyone not hear the teasing in her voice?

Lin Xin paused, glared at her: “You…” Then she froze, looking at Ye Linghua and frowning: “You called me Xin Xin?”

She had said before that when Ye Linghua truly accepted her again, she would call her “Xin Xin” again. Later, their feelings became mutual, and they grew closer. But Ye Linghua never got around to changing the name…

Lin Xin never brought the matter up either.

—“I will definitely, absolutely make you accept me again. Will you call me Xin Xin then?”

That sentence had been deeply imprinted in her mind.

Ye Linghua rested her chin on one hand, smiling at her: “Given our relationship, isn’t it appropriate to call you Xin Xin?”

Lin Xin: “…”

She felt happy and excited, yet the way Ye Linghua smiled at her made her feel instantly flustered. Their interaction, completely ignoring everyone else, quickly drew the audience’s attention.

【Oh, we’re going all out to fight for you, and you two are here flirting? (*￣︶￣)】

【Holy crap, for such an important matter, can you swear first? Flirt after you’re done swearing?】

【I’m sorry, as a Rising Star CP fan, I still can’t help but stare at the screen. I’m practically drooling!】

【Those eyes and that dialogue are too affectionate.】

Lin Xin looked at the screen and happened to catch the teasing comments mixed in with the abuse, her face flushing.

She playfully glared at Ye Linghua and stretched her foot to kick her.

Ye Linghua didn’t dodge, taking the kick dead-on, then dramatically inhaled and put on a “pained” expression.

【Ah, Xin Bao, how could you do that? Your wife just cleared your name!】

【My heart hurts for our Xiao Qiming.】

【I think she’s enjoying it!】

【Xin Bao is so beautiful, I’d enjoy taking that kick too!】

Ye Linghua cleared her throat and replied to that fan: “Don’t talk nonsense, how would it ever be your turn to take a kick?”

Lin Xin: “…”

【Aaaah!】

【Aaaah!】

【Aaaah!】

【Aaaah! I can’t stop screaming!!!】

【This is an admission, right? I don’t care, I don’t care, it absolutely means they’re together!!!!】

【Let me scream for a while before I swear!!! Aaaah!!!】

【It’s so painful, I’m being disgusted by the trashy people and being flaunted by this pair of shameless lovers!】

【I’m seriously going to die shipping them right here! Aaaah!】

Yan Li: “…” Seriously, we’re dealing with trash people, can you focus?

Meng Keling: “…” At such an important time, are you so desperate to flirt?

The guests: “…” We don’t dare speak for fear of stealing the camera’s attention, and you two are flirting?

Whether it was the live stream chat or the speechless looks of everyone present, Lin Xin felt like… she was enduring it all.

At this point, even Lin Wan on the other side hadn’t expected the live stream’s atmosphere to suddenly change, and that the ones stopping the abuse would be these two idiots.

However, her mood didn’t improve at all.

The screaming in the live stream was only a brief pause; the heat on Weibo was still blazing.

Moreover, seeing Lin Xin so happy, Lin Wan felt an agonizing discomfort. She was already so miserable, so suffering. Why? Why was Lin Xin still so happy?

Who exactly is this Ye Linghua?

Why did she have this video and recording? Where did she get it?

And if she had this, why didn’t she use it to threaten me and Zheng Lanwen? At least Zheng Lanwen could have offered a very reasonable price! Then it wouldn’t have gone public.

Could Ye Linghua have gotten it for free? That’s impossible. How could a paparazzi give it away for free?

So, what price did Ye Linghua pay for it?

Lin Wan was shocked. She stared wide-eyed at the screen, instinctively feeling that Ye Linghua was not that simple.

She quickly opened the comment box and typed: “Who are you exactly?” After thinking for a moment, she added: “Is Lin Xin being kept by you?”

Believing this sentence was deadly enough to crush their spirit, Lin Wan hit send with jealousy and malice.

Then, a black box flashed on the screen. It displayed: You have been blocked and cannot speak in this live stream.

Lin Wan:

After spewing numerous curses in her heart, she saw her manager calling again. The last time, after her father confronted Lin Xin in the live stream, she was thoroughly scolded by her manager.

This time, she personally confronted Lin Xin and lost so badly. Lin Wan could already anticipate the storm she was about to face.

At the same time, compared to Lin Wan’s fear and her manager’s irritation, Luo Tian and Zheng Lanwen were no better off.

Despite having a broken leg, though her love life was frustrating, her career had been doing well!

Fans pitied her for breaking her leg and withdrawing from the variety show, and she had been relatively quiet recently. With endorsements, promotions, scripts, and variety shows, Zheng Lanwen was busy and thriving.

Who could have predicted that Lin Wan would run off to cause trouble for Lin Xin today, only to bring Zheng Lanwen down with her?

Luo Tian even suspected Lin Wan did it on purpose. After all, her career was already ruined; she had nothing to lose. It was the perfect opportunity to drag Zheng Lanwen down to join her.

Looking at the seemingly endless list of negative trending topics, Luo Tian and Zheng Lanwen felt their vision go black, swaying precariously.

It’s over!

Luo Tian desperately wanted to kick her awake. Cheating in marriage! He had warned her back then not to do this.

However, before Luo Tian could act on his impulse, he received a call from the company.

Breach of contract agreements were already floating into the company like snowflakes.

How could those who collaborated with Zheng Lanwen not understand the direction things were heading? Given Zheng Lanwen’s current situation, recovery was too difficult. Scared, they quickly distanced themselves.

Soon, the dramas Zheng Lanwen was working on, along with her endorsements and commercial appearances, all posted on Weibo stating they were terminating their collaboration.

Zheng Lanwen was like a drowning dog, being chased and beaten.

As for Zheng Lanwen’s company, before her rise, no one was popular; it was like an influencer company. When Zheng Lanwen finally became popular, they even partnered with her to bully Lin Xin.

Now, Lin Xin fought back, Zheng Lanwen collapsed, and the company was directly unable to sustain itself.

Luo Tian blankly considered these events, his head throbbing with the urge to find a new job quickly. Zheng Lanwen, since hearing the news, lay at home like a dead fish.

She not only ignored the calls from Lin Wan but also blocked her number.

Zheng Lanwen’s short-lived period of success thus came to an end.

Compared to the current plight of Lin Wan and Zheng Lanwen, Ye Linghua and Lin Xin’s situation was extremely favorable.

After Lin Wan was blocked, the abuse in the chat finally subsided. Seeing no response from Lin Wan, the group of indignant fans shifted their battlefield back to Weibo.

Regardless of how paralyzed Weibo was or how much network turmoil was happening, the live stream had to continue. They couldn’t strike for the sake of eating a shocking melon!

Furthermore, the commotion caused by Lin Wan and Ye Linghua directly broke the live stream’s concurrent viewer record.

Yan Li signaled, then shifted the camera’s focus to the other guests. After all, Lin Xin and Ye Linghua had dropped a major bomb and needed a break.

The other guests’ responses to the chat questions were simpler, not as intense as Ye Linghua’s.

The guests temporarily off-camera silently ate crayfish, unwilling to say a word.

The live stream was scheduled to end at 2 PM. As a benefit, Yan Li announced an opportunity for each celebrity’s major fan to send a blessing. This was clearly a pre-arranged segment, intended for friendly interaction between the stars and their fans—a moment for fans to express genuine feelings and for the celebrities to reciprocate.

The goal was mutual tears of gratitude, completing a successful, moving reunion.

Every celebrity followed this script. Although the emotional stories differed, the result was the same.

Lin Xin’s major fan was scheduled last, appearing as her closing fan representative.

Everyone’s segment had ended, with only Lin Xin’s major fan yet to go on mic. That was fine; Yan Li had already instructed the staff to prepare for packing up. Once this fan read her speech and Lin Xin shed a tear, the live stream would conclude, and they could wrap up.

However, Lin Xin’s fan’s script seemed quite long. Given Lin Xin’s extensive experiences, the fan surely had a lot to say.

Meng Keling had also mentioned beforehand that this fan was special; she was Lin Xin’s first fan, following her since her debut. She had too much to say to Lin Xin.

Yan Li expressed his understanding. Everyone quietly waited for the fan’s heartfelt confession. Then, the fan who was on mic, using a soft, gentle voice, asked Lin Xin: “So, are you and Ye Linghua real?”

Lin Xin: “???”

Ye Linghua: “???”

Yan Li: “???”

Meng Keling: “…” Was the account hacked?