The Canary and Little Cannon Fodder [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 10

After the auditions concluded, the main roles were essentially finalized, and He Yaoxin’s name was, to no one’s surprise, not on the list.

A few days later, the official Weibo account for the Starlight for You production released the lead actress’s official promotional photos. Bo Shuyi was wearing a starlight-patterned gauze dress, her black hair contrasting with her snow-white skin and red lips. She wore a subtle smile, and her glamorous eyes seemed to hold ten thousand stars within them.

The internet exploded instantly. Many netizens left comments under the official post with incredibly conflicted emotions.

@A_Box_of_Little_Pigs: “So beautiful, so beautiful, so beautiful! Bo Shuyi, I choose you! But why do you have to play the lead when you have no acting skills? Can you not just quietly shoot posters instead?”

@Meteor: “Asking the heavens for the ten-thousandth and first time: why is the great beauty Bo Shuyi a vase? With that face and that body, it is a complete waste of God’s work!”

@The_Singer: “It has been so long since Beauty Bo played a lead role after that one drama years ago. I hope her acting has improved a bit so she does not waste a good script.”

@Invincible_Xiao_Xiao: “Wait, as far as I know, the director of this drama is Luo Yunqi, who is famous for not bowing to capital. Has that changed now? Letting Bo Shuyi be the lead? This drama is ruined.”

@Cool_Breeze: “I was originally looking forward to this drama, but now it is all ruined by Bo Shuyi.”

@Wagashi: “Am I the only one who feels Bo Shuyi is not worthy of being the lead? Since her godfather, Director Wei, passed away, she has had no good resources. So, has she found a new benefactor now?”

Following the comment by @Wagashi, the discussion under the official post gradually shifted toward the identity of Bo Shuyi’s benefactor. Someone even posted photos of the investors for Starlight for You. Aside from Lin Nanyun, who represented Xingshan Media, all the other investors were over fifty years old.

@Wagashi: “Wow! It looks like Bo Shuyi has a father complex. First Director Wei, and now these investors. Tsk tsk!”

Luo Lei knew that once Luo Yunqi chose Bo Shuyi as the lead, there would be a storm of controversy online before the drama even aired. Half an hour after the official photos were posted, the hashtag #BoShuyiBenefactor hit the trending topics. The discussion grew more intense, and a swarm of haters flooded Bo Shuyi’s Weibo comments with insults.

Luo Lei called Bo Shuyi. “Shuyi, someone is paying for a ghostwriter army to blacken your name on purpose. Have you offended someone recently?”

Bo Shuyi thought for a moment. “There was a female star who seemed to dislike me very much during the audition for the third female lead.”

Luo Lei asked, “What is her name?”

“He Yaoxin.”

Luo Lei said, “He Yaoxin is under Han Fang. Han Fang is a smiling tiger; this is very likely her doing. I will have someone investigate. You focus on studying the script; do not worry about what is happening on Weibo.”

Bo Shuyi did not care much about the online comments, but Lin Nanyun was terrified for her. Shortly after Luo Lei hung up, Lin Nanyun drove directly to Bo Shuyi’s villa to find her. Bo Shuyi was in the living room eating fruit prepared by Auntie Wang when the doorbell rang.

“Nanyun? Come in.”

Bo Shuyi smiled and stepped aside to let Lin Nanyun in, but Lin Nanyun grabbed her slender arm. “Shuyi, are you alright?” Lin Nanyun asked urgently.

“Do not worry; I am fine. Come inside and we can talk,” Bo Shuyi replied. She took Lin Nanyun’s wrist and led her to the sofa, where they sat down together.

Lin Nanyun said indignantly, “Those people are too much! Look at what they are commenting. Shuyi, someone must be doing this to you on purpose.”

Bo Shuyi held Lin Nanyun’s hand and shook it gently, saying softly, “Alright, why do you look even angrier than I am?”

“You are being attacked! Of course I am angry! I am furious!” Lin Nanyun said huffily.

“Uncle Luo is already investigating who is behind it. It is not worth hurting your health over those people,” Bo Shuyi said, gently stroking Lin Nanyun’s back.

Lin Nanyun shivered sensitively. Snapping back to reality, she realized the current situation with Bo Shuyi was somewhat ambiguous. Bo Shuyi’s left arm was resting across her back, and her right hand was holding Lin Nanyun’s hand. It was as if she were being held in Bo Shuyi’s embrace.

Lin Nanyun’s ears burned, and her heart raced. She said nervously, “Shuyi, these comments must be handled, or they will ruin your reputation with the general public. It will be bad for your future. You know some people only believe what they read online.”

Bo Shuyi leaned into her ear and said in a low, husky voice, “But I do not care what others think of me. As long as Nanyun does not misunderstand me, it is enough.”

Lin Nanyun’s body grew increasingly tense. The flush spread from her ears to her neck and across her collarbone.

[Host, you were not even this excited when you two were hugging earlier. Seriously, why do you not just support her? I beg you two to just be together.]

Lin Nanyun thought: “Do not talk nonsense. Shuyi might not even like me.”

[Are you finally admitting that you like her?]

Lin Nanyun thought: “Shuyi is so perfect; who could not love her? If I had to list her good points, I could talk for a day and a night. It is not that I do not want to support her; I am just afraid she does not like me back.”

[Bo Shuyi does not like you? Have you seen her be this close to anyone else? I have not.]

System 199 wished it could confess on Lin Nanyun’s behalf. [Are you not just afraid of having to leave once the task is complete? Tell you what, I will apply for a special request. Once the task is finished, you can choose your own time to leave.]

Lin Nanyun thought: “Really!?”

[I will apply right now.]

Lin Nanyun thought: “Thank you, thank you. 199, you are the best.”

This time 199 did not reply, presumably having left to make the request.

To wait for the result of the application, Lin Nanyun found an excuse to stay at Bo Shuyi’s house all morning and stayed for lunch as well. Seeing how Lin Nanyun ate, Auntie Wang was happier than anyone, constantly telling her to visit often.

After lunch, while Bo Shuyi was taking Lin Nanyun for a walk in the garden to help her digestion, System 199 finally returned.

[Host.]

Lin Nanyun stopped walking and asked expectantly: “199, is it possible?”

[It is not possible.]

Lin Nanyun sighed in disappointment, looking like a wilted flower. “Alright.”

[It is not impossible! Host, the higher-ups agreed!]

Lin Nanyun was so shocked by the massive surprise that she forgot to react. She asked in disbelief: “199, you are not joking this time, right?”

[Of course not. Host, hurry up and confess! I believe in you!]

Bo Shuyi had been walking side-by-side with Lin Nanyun when the latter suddenly stopped. Bo Shuyi turned around and saw Lin Nanyun suddenly smiling very happily. Her snow-white face was more radiant than the flowers in the sunlight. Bo Shuyi felt the swelling emotions in her heart becoming uncontrollable.

“Shuyi, I like you. From now on, how about I support you?” Lin Nanyun took Bo Shuyi’s hand and asked, “I will be very, very good to you!”

Bo Shuyi looked at Lin Nanyun. Her face was a mix of nervousness and anticipation, and her clear pupils reflected only Bo Shuyi’s silhouette. These words were more beautiful than the most poetic love language in the world.

Bo Shuyi smiled and gave Lin Nanyun a light kiss on her soft lips. “Alright. In the future, Nanyun will support me.”

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