[{"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-1702":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},1735529,2218,"Chapter 1698 - 1969: Recruiting Allies","plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-1702",1702,"\u003Cp>No response; she didn’t bother any further and turned to go downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to go to the kitchen to cook some light porridge for Xia Weibao, but unexpectedly encountered Xia Yongxuan preparing a love-packed lunch in the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Chuyan’s face darkened; it was clear at a glance that it was made for Summer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After what happened yesterday morning, she and Xia Yongxuan were completely at odds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being alone in one space was just awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second Sister, where are you rushing off to?\" Xia Yongxuan’s voice came from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Chuyan rolled her eyes, but turned around with a gentle smile, \"Fifth Sister hasn’t woken up yet, I’m going to see if she’s better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really care for Xia Weibao meticulously, but I wonder how much of that care is genuine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Chuyan’s eyes narrowed slowly, \"That’s not your concern, Elder Sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Yongxuan’s smile was inexplicable as she continued to work on her love-packed lunch, \"The Xia Family has many siblings, but I don’t pay attention to those people. The only one I can’t see through is you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Sister, you’re not one to submit beneath others, so why act as Xia Weibao’s backdrop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you trying to say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Working with me isn’t better than working with Xia Weibao?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Chuyan sneered—how dare she!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t collaborate with anyone, whether it’s you or Xia Weibao. Elder Sister, since you have so much time, why not focus on managing your own man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, she turned to leave, but before she’d taken two steps, Xia Yongxuan’s voice rang out again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xia Weibao has neither power nor influence and no foundation in the Xia Family at all. Your branch’s hope of elevating her position is simply wishful thinking; don’t forget how your sister died.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Chuyan’s expression changed, and she turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the kitchen, she did not go upstairs but left the villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wandered aimlessly around the Xia Family’s grounds, head down, her thoughts unclear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, she arrived outside the courtyard where the Yanxia Group stayed, carrying a food box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just in time to see Neil walking out from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled as she approached him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her there, Neil was somewhat surprised, \"Second Miss, why are you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Chuyan lifted the food box in her hand, \"Summer didn’t eat the Peach Blossom Crisp from yesterday, so I brought some fresh ones today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neil’s face sank; those were made by Xia Weibao, and naturally, so was this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held no regard for that married woman at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flirting around, unfaithful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even drugged him last night!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Causing him to rush to the emergency room in the dead of night!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a female head of the Xia Family had to be chosen, he’d prefer Xia Yongxuan. At least she wasn’t married and had always been devoted to his master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Medical skills, good character, strong abilities; she’d be a competent helpmate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he politely declined, \"No need, my master is going out soon and probably won’t have time to eat. Perhaps you could take it back, Second Miss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Chuyan’s eyes flickered slightly, \"Summer is going out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Eldest Miss is taking Summer out for a stroll today, with Eldest Miss taking care of him, so there’s no need for Second Miss and Fifth Miss to worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Chuyan’s expression darkened; no wonder Xia Yongxuan was making lunch—it was for a date.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She threw several sharp glances at Neil and left with a cold face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neil scratched his head, a bit puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was just speaking the truth; how did it offend her? Indeed, a woman’s heart is like a needle in the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Chuyan went directly to Xia Jinsong’s study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, Xia Jinsong’s shocked voice came from the study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you serious? Summer likes my Baby?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course it’s true; yesterday, when Fifth Sister was sick, he specifically came to see her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",654,"2026-06-06T16:22:27.781Z",1,"novelbin.me","6500caa6a6da944a2446836adcff8a9d4e48679d2db97d0de51735e0f41a9967","plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-1703","plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-1701",1766,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fplagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-cover.jpg"]