[{"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-166":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},1733827,2218,"Chapter 166: 166: The Empress Wants to Sing the Theme Song","plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-166",166,"\u003Cp>Chapter 166: Chapter 166: The Empress Wants to Sing the Theme Song\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Siqian wore an expression of contempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xu Jiayang, don’t blame me for being ungrateful, blame yourself for picking Xia Weibao as the female lead!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Keep an eye on whom he finds to sing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He absolutely must not find the right person for the job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xia Weibao, you ruined my reputation, I will destroy your acting career!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You dream of turning the tables with ‘Allure,’ but there’s no chance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Siqian was confident in her plan, with her current status in the music scene, no one would dare to cross her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter which famous singer Xu Jiayang approached, she could stop them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the recording studio, Xu Jiayang stared at his phone, somewhat self-mockingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, the world is cold and indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After so many years, he still hadn’t seen through the fickleness of human relationships, the weakness of human hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still deluded himself into thinking Lin Siqian would lend him a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today she was a rising Diva, spreading fame all over Jiangnan and Nanbei. How could she sing the theme song for his mere web series, it would be beneath her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To say he wasn’t disheartened would be a lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back when Lin Siqian was just a minor singer, her family fell ill, in need of money, receiving only cold looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pitied her, so he took a risk and let her sing the movie theme song, helping her become an overnight sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, he was at the peak of his career, the film hadn’t even aired yet and was already a hit, countless top divas were breaking their heads to sing for him for free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he rejected them all, took a gamble, and gave the opportunity to the newcomer Lin Siqian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be said, he was Lin Siqian’s benefactor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he had fallen on hard times, he couldn’t find anyone to sing the theme song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having no one else to turn to, he sought out Lin Siqian, hoping she would remember his past favor and help him out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who would have thought, she would agree and then go back on her word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jiayang, reflecting on the past years, truly experienced the warmth and chill of human relationships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all the ups and downs, he could narrate endless tales of how the world turns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was at a loss for what to do, the door to the recording studio was suddenly pushed open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Xu, what are you doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao frowned, that expression, looked as if someone’s champion account had been stolen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jiayang tossed the sheet music to one side, his hair practically turning white from worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Baby, do you know anyone who can sing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re looking for a singer? Thinking of going karaoke?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao asked nonchalantly, casually picking up the music sheet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was well written, a song with ancient style, and the lyrics were beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from her perspective as someone from ancient times, a few minor tweaks could perhaps add even more classical flair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jiayang was somewhat speechless. If he wanted to go karaoke, he would just go to a KTV, why look for a singer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman’s way of thinking really was something else, all about eating and playing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The singer for ‘Allure’s theme song backed out at the last minute. Can’t find anyone to do it now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao frowned, then with a mocking look, said, “Director Xu, you’re out of money again, aren’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words hit the bullseye, Xu Jiayang’s face couldn’t have been more expressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, the production team didn’t have the money to hire someone…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grimaced awkwardly, “Funds have been a bit tight recently, if we could find someone a bit cheaper, that would be best…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me, me!” Xia Weibao was very excited. “I can sing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially ancient style songs, who could be better than her, an actual person from olden times?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jiayang smacked his forehead, how could he have forgotten, Xia Weibao started as a singer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then put on an expression as endearing as an old mother’s, holding Xia Weibao’s hand with great satisfaction, “Baby, you’re a talented singer, your talents mustn’t be buried, the theme song depends on you now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao waved her hand grandly, “No problem, considering how poor you are, we can negotiate the fee. What rank are you in ‘King’s Glory’, Director Xu?”\u003C\u002Fp>",739,"2026-06-06T16:21:59.440Z",1,"novelbin.me","6c60cd8d30e14b1a9b2e0cb9a069b4107b65b9e3e026ccef877ca7f7ffeef420","plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-167","plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-165",1766,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fplagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-cover.jpg"]