Chapter 1842: Chapter 1842: Tomorrow’s Rising Star (44)
Qin Chuzhao was sent off to the club, and without him running to the villa when idle, Chuzheng felt much more peaceful.
She also heard that Father Qin and Madam Qin were terribly anxious over this matter.
However, Qin Chuzhao had already made up his mind, and with Chuzheng throwing money at him, this time he was truly going to be willful for once.
What could Father Qin and Madam Qin do?
They couldn’t possibly say something like disowning him as they did in the past.
This was their precious darling, so no matter how angry they were, they had to swallow it.
This is just reaping what they sowed.
There will be more to anger them in the future, they need to live long to witness it.
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Chuzheng saw news about Nian Yue again, two years later, on trending searches.
Nian Yue, who had disappeared for so long, had gone for plastic surgery and infiltrated the entertainment industry.
Unfortunately, her acting was poor and she was promptly exposed.
With her limited skills, how could she fabricate a person out of thin air? Things she had done in the past were quickly dug out completely.
She did become famous, but in a rather unusual way.
Originally lacking any real talent, being exposed now left her completely unaccepted by the public.
It was at this moment that Nian Yue suddenly contacted Chuzheng.
"What do you want with me?" Looking for trouble?
Nian Yue was very low-key, wearing a mask and hat, speaking in a hoarse voice: "Do you remember what you did before?"
Chuzheng asked curiously: "What did I do?"
Nian Yue replied: "It’s okay if you don’t remember, I have all the evidence here."
Evidence?
When Nian Yue was an assistant to the original owner, she indeed could collect some things; some matters only needed to be taken out of context to cause misunderstanding...
Nian Yue had used some of it before, it seemed she still had a backup plan.
But it doesn’t matter...
Chuzheng looked at Nian Yue, her gaze cold and devoid of warmth.
Nian Yue felt a chill run through her, her back drenched in cold sweat, the atmosphere growing tense.
"If you don’t want me to give those things to the media, you’ll have to help me." Nian Yue threatened Chuzheng.
"Sure, I’ll help you."
Chuzheng agreed swiftly, leaving Nian Yue startled and incredulous.
She hadn’t even asked what she was supposed to help with, how could she agree so quickly?
Chuzheng twisted her wrist back and forth: "I’ll make sure to help you properly."
Nian Yue met Chuzheng’s gaze, her eyes seemed coated with thin ice, plunging those who dared to look into an icy abyss.
"What... what are you planning?"
"To help you, of course." I’m a good person, always ready to lend a hand.
"Don’t come any closer!"
"Qin Chuzheng, what do you intend to do?"
"I’m telling you, if you dare do anything to me, I’ll make sure you’re utterly ruined!"
Nian Yue’s threats had no effect on Chuzheng at all.
Not to mention whether those things of hers would be believed if published, even daring to post negative news about her posed a problem.
Who would be foolish enough to go against money?
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Half an hour later, Chuzheng squatted on the ground, holding Nian Yue’s phone, deleting everything related to her.
"Any more?"
Nian Yue lay on the ground miserably, her breathing shallow.
Nian Yue shivered: "N-No more."
Chuzheng narrowed her eyes slightly, raising her hand to hit her, causing Nian Yue to shrink her neck and quickly blurt out a web address.
Chuzheng logged in, finding there were backups.
Nian Yue was cautious, with plenty of backups.
Once Chuzheng ensured all backups were deleted, she tossed the phone back to Nian Yue and left in grand style.
Nian Yue lay on the ground, watching her departing figure, scratching a blood mark on the ground with her fingertips.
Resentment, anger, unwillingness... various emotions intertwined in her eyes, as if a vortex was swallowing her whole.
Nian Yue had lost her last hold, she couldn’t stir up any waves.
When everything was stripped away, she vanished in disgrace.
Rumor had it she returned to her hometown, marrying as her family arranged; her husband’s family, having heard about her past, argued with her daily.
Accused of doing disreputable things outside, her mother-in-law harassed her, her husband distrusted her, life was difficult.
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As for Fu Xingchen, he didn’t become a star-like existence matching his name.
Over the past two years, the roles he received became fewer and fewer.
In the ever-changing entertainment industry, failing to maintain exposure, who besides die-hard fans would stick by him?
Today it’s this young man, tomorrow that heartthrob.
Fu Xingchen couldn’t maintain his mindset, gradually declining, drinking excessively every day.
Over time, his body couldn’t bear it, leading to weight gain.
He couldn’t sustain himself even with his face, now he had nothing left.
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Another year passed.
Qin Chuzhao gave Chuzheng two tickets to watch his competition.
Chuzheng didn’t plan to go, but Qin Chuzhao was well-prepared, coaxing Gu Yu on the other side to the point where calling him "brother-in-law" made him very happy, so Chuzheng ended up sitting in the audience.
Qin Chuzhao wasn’t very old, and was good-looking, there were probably many in the audience here for Qin Chuzhao.
For example...
The person next to her.
Chuzheng felt her eardrums were about to burst.
So noisy... she wanted to go home.
Finally enduring until the event ended, the girl who had been shouting next to her suddenly hesitated and called out.
"Sister... sister?"
Stop shouting randomly!
Who’s your sister!
The girl pulled her hair down, revealing her face with excitement: "Sister, do you remember me?"
Chuzheng: "..."
Who are you!
Chuzheng studied her closely, a hint of recognition surfacing — she seemed like the girl who chased after Qin Chuzhao at Old Madam Gu’s birthday party a few years ago.
Chuzheng glanced at the young man on stage and asked: "Are you still chasing him?"
The girl nodded: "Yes."
Chuzheng paused: "Good luck."
The girl clenched her fist: "I will, sister, I’ll strive to become your sister-in-law soon."
Chuzheng: "..."
Chuzheng went backstage, with the girl taking the opportunity to follow her in.
"Sis." Qin Chuzhao happily ran over: "Did you see, isn’t your brother amazing?"
"Mhm." Chuzheng replied apathetically: "Amazing."
Qin Chuzhao: "..."
"You’re the best!" The girl couldn’t help but chime in.
"Why are you here?" Qin Chuzhao’s expression changed upon seeing the girl: "Who let you follow my sister?"
"Sister..."
"Why are you calling her that! Is she your sister?"
"...It’s okay to call her, eventually I’ll have to."
With a word to Chuzheng, Qin Chuzhao left, pulling the unhappy girl along.
"Heading back?" Gu Yu finally found an opportunity to speak.
"Mhm."
The two left backstage, nearing the parking lot, and suddenly, Gu Yu veered off in another direction without warning.
Chuzheng was puzzled: "Where are you going?" Could he not just walk off without saying anything?
Gu Yu simply asked her: "Are you coming or not?"
"..."
Beyond the parking lot was a large square filled with lanterns where plenty of people wandered about taking photos.
