[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-qt-i-hijacked-a-harem-system-and-now-i-m-ruining":3,"chapter-qt-i-hijacked-a-harem-system-and-now-i-m-ruining-qt-i-hijacked-a-harem-system-and-now-i-m-ruining-chapter-31":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","QT: I hijacked a harem system and now I'm ruining every plot(GL)",{"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},1854819,2462,"Chapter 31: Under the bus","qt-i-hijacked-a-harem-system-and-now-i-m-ruining-chapter-31",31,"\u003Cp>Jiang Wei's POV\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grip my phone so tightly that my knuckles turn white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen is flooded with headlines, each one worse than the last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>> \"Jiang Yuxi Speaks Out: The Truth Behind the Scandal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once the Film Empress, Now the Phoenix Reborn?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Industry Insiders Rally Behind Jiang Yuxi – A Story of Resilience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bullshit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I throw my phone onto the couch, barely suppressing the urge to kick the damn coffee table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The article praises her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The public praises her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the elite media outlets, the ones that normally don't touch entertainment gossip, are covering her story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I narrow my eyes, jaw clenched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She has a sponsor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's the only explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone powerful. Someone rich.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone who can control the narrative and make sure every news outlet reports on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pace back and forth in my penthouse, my frustration boiling over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That woman—\" I hiss through gritted teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, it's like everything I did has been wiped clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like she never fell at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No—worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I have no idea who's behind it. It must be the one I saw in that luxury car, a couple of months ago.A soft voice interrupts my thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Wei... maybe you should sit down for a bit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I snap my head toward Lin Meyu, who's standing near the doorway, looking hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands fidget slightly, as if she's debating whether or not she should approach me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sit down?\" I repeat, laughing bitterly. \"Do I look like I should be sitting down right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitates. \"I just mean... maybe you should take a deep breath before you do something reckless. You're just—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stops herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just what?\" I press.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers tighten around the hem of her dress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're angry,\" she says carefully, eyes darting toward the phone I just threw. \"And when you're angry, you don't always think things through.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I scoff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm thinking just fine, thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighs, her expression softening as she steps closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Wei, I know this isn't what you expected, but—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't let her finish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then tell me, Meyu. What should I have expected?\" I snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flinches slightly, but tries to keep her face neutral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just think—maybe it's time to stop focusing on Jiang Yuxi,\" she says quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I freeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My blood runs cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop focusing on her?\" My voice comes out sharp, venomous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She doesn't answer immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that silence? That hesitation? It's all I need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think I should let her win?\" I demand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not what I—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's exactly what you're saying!\" I explode, stepping closer, towering over her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She takes a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Wei, I'm just trying to help—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I laugh harshly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Help? What help? You're here telling me to roll over and let her walk all over me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I should've known,\" I sneer. \"You were always too soft.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression wavers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't know if it's hurt or disappointment, but it makes me angrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She swallows, forcing a weak smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I guess there's nothing I can say that you'll want to hear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like that, she turns around and walks away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door clicks shut.I don't stop her, I have no time to coddle her.The silence stretches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I press my fingers against my temple, inhaling deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I need to calm down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I need to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft footsteps approach, and a gentle hand rests on my shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My manager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang Wei,\" she soothes, her voice careful, measured. \"You need to stop letting your emotions control you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I close my eyes, exhaling shakily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did everything right,\" I murmur. \"I played the game better than anyone. Why is she winning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighs, stepping in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't have to lose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I look at her, searching for an answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She places a folder on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A press conference.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frown. \"What for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gives me a knowing look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To separate yourself from the sinking ship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The media room is packed,dozens of reporters and flashing cameras.I take a deep breath before stepping onto the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything has been carefully planned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every word scripted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just have to deliver it right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sit down, my face arranged in an expression of solemn regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good evening,\" I begin. \"I appreciate you all being here today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A murmur moves through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I take another breath, perfectly timed, before continuing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The recent allegations that have come to light within the industry are deeply troubling. Like many of you, I am shocked and appalled by the information that has surfaced.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let them think I'm on their side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to make it very clear that I had no prior knowledge of any illegal activities or misconduct. Any association between myself and those accused was purely professional.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The murmurs grow louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some reporters nod. Others look skeptical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I school my expression into one of earnest disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To anyone who has suffered due to the actions of these individuals, I offer my deepest sympathies. I fully support the necessary investigations to ensure justice is served.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, the final blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sacrifice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moving forward, I will be cutting all ties with those involved. I had no knowledge of their actions, and I refuse to be associated with such behavior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Translation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm throwing them all under the bus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people who helped me rise to the top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The directors, the producers, the actors who thought we were allies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm leaving them behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For my own survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I fold my hands together, looking calm, dignified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is how I turn the tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is how I win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I step off the stage, my phone buzzes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single text from an unknown number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>> \"Nice try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My stomach drops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't know who sent it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the System Core...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>> SYSTEM 404: [WARNING: MAJOR PLO\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>T DEVIATION DETECTED.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SYSTEM 404: [PLOT DESTRUCTION RATE AT 92%.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SYSTEM 404: [THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SYSTEM 404: [WHY IS SHE STILL INTERFERING? WHY CAN'T I CONTROL HER?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SYSTEM 404: [HOST. STOP. STOP. STOP—]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CONNECTION LOST.\u003C\u002Fp>",1012,"2026-06-09T07:29:29.245Z",1,"novelbin.me","289cd1cd7cb9698edcdac1009515f696bcc8413dac0032b5532c96edf479c1b2","qt-i-hijacked-a-harem-system-and-now-i-m-ruining-chapter-32","qt-i-hijacked-a-harem-system-and-now-i-m-ruining-chapter-30",399,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fqt-i-hijacked-a-harem-system-and-now-i-m-ruining-cover.jpg"]