Phoenix A has Gone Viral Across the Entire Internet! - Chapter 15

Jiang Zhiwan called the Alpha’s name twice, but the other party remained lost in thought and offered no response. She lowered her voice and called again, more firmly, “Shen Nian.”

Simultaneously, the mechanical system notification, which had been silent for a while, chimed in: [Protagonist’s Blackening Value +1.]

The word “blackening” instantly twitched a nerve in Shen Nian, finally forcing a reaction. “Hmm?”

Jiang Zhiwan’s eyes darkened slightly as she said impassively, “Nie Lan called me last night. She wants Li Yuling to enter the industry.”

Shen Nian was still catching up with the situation; the question “Enter what industry?” almost slipped out. Fortunately, she reacted in time and asked calmly, “Why? Do you want me to help?”

Shen Nian waited for Jiang Zhiwan to give a negative answer. After all, those people from the Li family were not worth such effort.

Contrary to her expectations, Jiang Zhiwan actually agreed to the request. Shen Nian could only assume the Omega was still clinging to a shred of false affection for that scumbag father of hers. She desperately wanted to grab Jiang Zhiwan by the shoulders and shake her awake, telling her to stop falling for that hypocrite’s traps!

In reality, however, Shen Nian could only playfully arch an eyebrow, testing the Omega with a half-serious tone. “What if I refuse to help?”

Jiang Zhiwan had expected this and had already prepared her response. It was just acting, and acting happened to be what she was best at.

She tightened her grip on her chopsticks, perfectly portraying a sense of internal conflict. To an outsider, it would look as though she truly shared a deep bond with that younger sister.

Witnessing this, Shen Nian, who knew the truth, could not help but say “wow” in her head. Jiang Zhiwan truly deserved her future title of Best Actress; her performance was flawless. But despite knowing better, Shen Nian could not just expose her. If she did, the blackening value would not just increase by one or two points.

Nie Lan likely wanted Li Yuling in the entertainment circle because she saw it as a golden ticket to rub shoulders with the elite. Shen Nian realized that if she did not agree to help, they would likely harass Jiang Zhiwan for a long time. However, agreeing too quickly would not fit her established persona as the haughty eldest miss of the Shen family.

Faced with a dilemma, she decided to consult her puppy system.

432 was highly displeased with the new nickname. Its physical manifestation, a calico cat, rolled its eyes so hard they almost disappeared. It wanted nothing more than to give her a scratch, but it could not leave her hanging. [Can you not see? The female lead is intentionally giving you something to do.]

Jiang Zhiwan did not care about whatever schemes Nie Lan and her daughter were hatching, but she did care about Shen Nian. The Shen Nian in her mind was possessive and suspicious. If she sensed Jiang Zhiwan was slipping out of her control, her next step would be to sabotage the Omega’s acting career.

In Jiang Zhiwan’s logic, rather than letting Shen Nian go crazy, it was better to proactively ask for a favor to show that she still needed her.

Learning this, Shen Nian fell silent, momentarily speechless. Fine, fine. I cannot even tell which one of you is crazier.

She grumbled internally. This was truly a melodramatic novel. How did this book ever become a bestseller on Planet TUQ?

432 leisurely whistled through its calico face and reminded her, [The female lead is still waiting for your answer.]

[If you ask me, do not agree right away. Let her beg you a bit more. That fits the image she has of you better.]

What a special image indeed.

Shen Nian struggled internally for a few moments before deciding to follow the system’s advice. (432 mentally protested: Audacious! You actually hesitated for ten seconds before following the Great System’s guidance!)

“If she wants to enter the industry, she can sign up for a talent show or find an agency. If you are asking for my help,” Shen Nian paused, looking at the Omega with interest, “do you expect me to go and sing and dance for her?”

In other words, what use is there in asking me?

After the retort, Shen Nian stood up and left the dining room. She appeared to walk away with cool indifference, but in reality, if she stayed a second longer, her villainous persona would have completely crumbled.

Her refusal was within Jiang Zhiwan’s expectations. Usually, Shen Nian would not help unless she thought of some new way to make things difficult. For now, the goal of managing Shen Nian was achieved; the mother and daughter duo was not worth much more of her concern.

With Shen Nian gone, Jiang Zhiwan stopped acting. She finished her breakfast alone and checked the time on her phone. Today was the day of her audition with Director Yu. She had to be on time.

At the Audition for Ju Qu

This time, Jiang Zhiwan did not miss her appointment due to an accident. Because Director Yu had specifically called her to audition for the female lead, Yuan Luo, she arrived early.

The staff was organized, and she did not have to wait long before someone led her to hair and makeup. During the wait, she closed her eyes and silently rehearsed her lines.

Jiang Zhiwan had loved this script in her previous life. In that life, she had missed the audition and ended up having to please Shen Nian to get a second chance. Later, it was this very role that won her the Best New Omega Actress award, skyrocketing her to fame.

As the makeup artist searched for a lipstick, they whispered, “Miss Jiang, your phone seems to be ringing.”

“Thank you,” Jiang Zhiwan replied politely.

She unlocked it to find a message from a contact labeled Money-Maker Sister.

Money-Maker Sister: [Zhiwan, this is a rare opportunity. You must bring your best and leave a good impression on Director Yu, okay?]

Jiang Zhiwan replied with a simple “okay.”

Money-Maker Sister was Pei Qiyi, Jiang Zhiwan’s current manager. She was a legendary figure in the industry who had launched countless stars. Normally, a gold-medal manager like her would not take on a newcomer, but under the instructions of the Shen family’s eldest miss, she had reluctantly agreed.

Initially, even she did not expect Jiang Zhiwan to be such a natural talent. She soon realized she had accidentally picked up a treasure. Now, without Shen Nian even having to ask, Pei Qiyi proactively sought out the best resources for Jiang Zhiwan.

Once the lipstick was applied, the look was complete.

“All done, Miss Jiang.” The makeup artist looked at her in the mirror and could not help but gush. “Your base is so good; the final effect is perfect.”

It was a compliment Jiang Zhiwan had heard from almost every makeup artist across two lifetimes. She simply offered a faint smile.

The timing was perfect. As soon as she finished changing into her costume, the script supervisor arrived to lead her to the set for her screen test.

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