[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress":3,"chapter-plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-1075":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Plagued by bad reviews, but the top actress!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1734936,2218,"Chapter 1075: Bumped Into a Handsome Man","plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-1075",1075,"\u003Cp>After some thought, she picked out a vintage style cocktail dress from the high-end brand series of Lu Corporation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elderly tend to have conservative thoughts, and since Grandpa likes the guqin, he would probably love the vintage style dress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After changing into the dress, she did a peach blossom makeup look and casually tied her hair into a loose bun, securing it with a hairpin from the same collection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The look was perfect with a Republic of China elegance, delicate and charming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Hualiang was about to ask if she wanted to call a stylist to do her hair, but surprisingly she had already done it herself in just a few moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze darkened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong? Does it not look good?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao was puzzled, wondering why his expression was strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought it looked quite nice; this vintage style was most suited to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Darling, maybe you shouldn’t attend after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s quite challenging when your wife is too beautiful; even a casual look makes him want to keep her hidden away!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao shot him a look, \"I’m leaving now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still had to go accompany Shanshan, whom she hadn’t seen in a while and really missed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of, aren’t gatherings like these filled with beauties? Who knows, maybe she could flirt with a few for fun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The birthday banquet was held at a resort that Fang Lilin had rented entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time Xia Weibao arrived, there were already quite a few people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The resort was beautifully set within the mountains and by the water, rich in natural beauty. Despite being winter, the evergreen plants remained unaffected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Chief Fang was frugal, so the resort wasn’t elaborately decorated; only a few pots of flowers were placed at the entrance, with sporadic balloons and ribbons adding to the party atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The banquet was set to start at 2pm, and it was only noon, so everyone was casually strolling around, pairing up in small groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao had barely appeared when she immediately caused a stir with gasps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is that woman? She’s stunningly beautiful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, she’s really pretty, her makeup is gorgeous and her hairstyle is beautiful too. How did she do that hairstyle? It looks simple but truly stunning...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She looks somewhat familiar to me. Seems like she could be Xia Weibao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many socialites from high society held their status with pride and generally looked down on the entertainment industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their view, the entertainment world was a kitschy place rife with unspoken rules; regardless of one’s fame, a celebrity was merely a mistress accompanying the elite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, many did not pay attention, and even though Xia Weibao was extremely popular, not many in these elite circles knew of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This led to whispered conversations about her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao paid no mind to these discussions, as someone in the public eye, she had long grown accustomed to being talked about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a wander, she couldn’t spot Lu Huashan in the crowd, so she headed towards the scenic area at the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, a waiter carried trays of fruits and red wine, and Xia Weibao casually took a glass, sipping lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn’t fond of these modern wines; although rich and aromatic, they lacked strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She preferred strong liquor, ideally quaffed from large bowls — that was the way to live carefree!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While she was looking around, she accidentally bumped into someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wine in her hand almost spilled onto the person, but fortunately, she quickly diverted the red wine in another direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xia Weibao spoke, she lifted her head and was instantly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in front of her was dressed in a well-tailored white suit, with eyes dark like ink, his features handsome and demeanor extraordinary, leaving a pleasant first impression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man’s demeanor was very special, exceptionally comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When those ink-black eyes looked at you, the gentle gaze would make you feel quite at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>",655,"2026-06-06T16:22:15.302Z",1,"novelbin.me","35fba7014e7299f3224847d327fadef5e033879cbbfc0d4823f26a6a660cf3dd","plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-1076","plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-1074",1766,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fplagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-cover.jpg"]