Chapter 1828: Chapter 1828: Tomorrow’s Rising Star (30)
One month later.
Gu Yu was so frustrated with Chuzheng that he lost quite a bit of hair. This month, Gu Yu had already managed to move around on his own, leaving the wheelchair for extended periods.
Going up and down stairs was no longer a problem.
But Gu Yu wasn’t very motivated to move, so to make him walk more, Chuzheng and the Butler conspired to break the elevator.
Gu Yu was so furious he wanted to strangle Chuzheng.
...Strangling was impossible; he couldn’t beat her.
That woman is not at all lenient when she starts a fight. He couldn’t figure out where her so-called feelings for him were manifested.
But thinking about the past month, she didn’t go out to shoot films, barely left the house, spending all her time in the villa, and seemed not to care about Xing Chen...
Could it be that she really doesn’t like Fu Xingchen anymore?
"Where is Qin Chuzheng?" Gu Yu asked upon coming downstairs, not seeing anyone.
Usually, at this time, she would be in the dining room.
"Miss Qin went out," the Butler replied dutifully.
"Went out?" Gu Yu frowned: "Went shopping?"
Butler said: "No, Miss Qin’s new drama is starting its promotion."
Gu Yu: "..."
See, she didn’t even tell him about this, and claimed to like him? What nonsense!
A new drama... doesn’t that mean Fu Xingchen is also there?
Gu Yu felt a bit agitated, though he didn’t know what he was agitated about. After eating, Gu Yu sat on the sofa in silence for a while, lost in thought.
While the Butler hesitated whether or not to ask him, Gu Yu finally moved.
He called his own agent.
Gu Yu’s agent only managed him. During this year off, the agent had been living casually with the salary. Suddenly receiving a call from the boss, the agent immediately rose from the gentle haven.
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Chuzheng’s drama received significant investment and would air on satellite TV, so the promotion was extensive. Arriving at the site, Chuzheng was bound to be asked about her and Gu Yu.
Reporters always wanted to get some information on Gu Yu from her. As a supporting actress, she was more popular than the lead.
"Miss Qin, how did you and Mr. Gu meet? Does your involvement in this drama have anything to do with Mr. Gu?"
These questions almost directly implied she was involved in the drama due to Gu Yu.
"I suggest you check the producer," Chuzheng said calmly, "There’s no need to tell you how we met."
The producer?
People hadn’t paid much attention to the producer, but soon someone Googled it and discovered that the producer was the company Chuzheng was with.
But the company wasn’t well-known... However, if the company is the producer, it seems reasonable for her to take a supporting role.
"Miss Qin, will Mr. Gu continue acting..."
Chuzheng, annoyed by the questioning, responded bluntly, "If you want to interview Gu Yu, you can contact his agent. Keep the topic clear, don’t deviate. Haven’t you media people learned this? If not, I suggest you go back to school and stop wasting everyone’s time."
Everyone: "..."
No way! Are you for real?
Fu Xingchen glanced at Chuzheng. The girl wore a fitting ceremonial dress, her hair was up, and she seemed very compatible with the drama’s Liang Muyun.
Having not seen her for a while, she appeared even more aloof and elegant, no longer acknowledging him in her eyes...
"Teacher Fu, is there anything you’re dissatisfied with your performance in the drama?"
The reporter targeted Fu Xingchen, who quickly withdrew his gaze to answer.
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After an event, Chuzheng walked backstage, removing ornaments from her hair.
Turning a corner, someone rushed towards her. The person ran too quickly, and Chuzheng could only step aside a bit, letting the other bump her shoulder.
"Ah..."
Chuzheng hadn’t cried out in pain yet, but the other person did first.
Chuzheng looked closely at the person—it was indeed a narrow escape... Nian Yue, this wretched dog.
The recent spotlight turned away, so Nian Yue openly stayed with Fu Xingchen as an assistant, with Fu Xingchen’s protection. Although Nian Yue endured some extreme fan harassment, it wasn’t a big problem.
"Ch...Chuzheng?" Nian Yue recognized who she bumped into and instinctively stepped back two steps.
Chuzheng gave her a cold glance and walked past her into the resting area.
Nian Yue bit her lip and walked in the direction Chuzheng came from.
After removing her makeup in the rest area, Chuzheng heard that Fu Xingchen got injured because of Nian Yue and had already been sent to the hospital.
Nian Yue caused Fu Xingchen’s injury; fans wouldn’t tolerate it, descending to lambast Nian Yue.
Fu Xingchen received only a slight injury, but his agent suppressed any explanations, knowing they would only further stir events unnecessarily.
Nian Yue could only endure assaults online, and during future events, Fu Xingchen wouldn’t take her along, fearing aggressive fans.
Until the entire drama promotion finished, Chuzheng hadn’t seen Nian Yue again.
The official broadcast time was set for the summer prime time, and Liang Muyun’s screen time was significant, debuting in the fourth episode.
Gu Yu’s diehard fans were ready, maintaining the love-like-spirit for Liang Muyun’s debut.
They had already prepared that if their "hubby’s" partner flopped, they couldn’t let others criticize; they’d have to do it themselves!
Liang Muyun’s first scene wasn’t with the male lead but at the company entrance, several cars pulling up simultaneously, well-trained assistants exiting, opening doors with a slight bow.
The fleet’s grandeur already conveyed a different aura.
The person inside slowly appeared in the frame—a woman in a white shirt and neatly designed skirt, with a jacket over her shoulders, exuding a unique presence.
It felt like the red carpet ahead, and she was the emperor about to step on it with welcoming subjects on both sides.
[Wow! This background music is impressive! Such a cool entrance!!]
[Who’s this young lady?]
[That’s a real boss figure.]
[How could you not know her? That’s Qin Chuzheng, Gu Yu’s partner.]
Some might not know Qin Chuzheng, but everyone knew Gu Yu’s name.
[With her previous acting skills, she only relied on the outfit to shine.]
[Don’t rush, let’s watch more before commenting, don’t criticize prematurely!]
Here, Chuzheng had a scene facing another company executive who criticized her for errors, but that executive was soon proven wrong.
The scene wasn’t long, only three minutes or so.
Those three minutes refreshed people’s impression of Chuzheng.
[Her acting skills are decent, why do people say she’s bad?]
[This boss lady role isn’t one just anyone can pull off; I haven’t seen any actress perform it this well.]
[How can my hubby’s wife be so charming? I might abandon fandoms.]
Chuzheng played her true self without the expected poor performance or character ruin; even the original fans found it pleasing.
[Did Qin Chuzheng use a stunt double in the previous drama?]
[With this beauty, why hide it? Even as a vase, I’m captivated!!]
[I officially announce that I’m going to become her fan!!]
After two episodes, Chuzheng’s screen time was limited, but her popularity surged, and her fan base rapidly grew.
By the next day’s airing, Chuzheng already had over four million fans... compared to Gu Yu; it was just a decimal.
