Chapter 17: Dongshi Imitates the Frown

"Baby, don't be sad."

"Hahahahahahaha."

"..."

She started scrolling through funny videos.

Qiao Yun pressed a hand to her forehead: "What on earth am I dealing with?"

"..."

The incident blew up, but Shen Xingman really didn't want to step out and guide those "disobedient" fans.

She clearly took a silent loss, yet still had to bite the bullet and swallow blood; huh, does Jiang Xiaoyan really think Shen Xingman is a pushover?

Qiao Yun first greeted the publicist, drafted some plans in advance. She clicked into the Super Topic and pinned a host's Weibo post.

#Shen Xingman Super Topic#

peadlove

Sparkly ones, you can look forward to sister's upcoming drama duck~

—

Shen Xingman for now chose to let things settle and keep the peace.

But over at Jiang Xiaoyan's side, hehe.

She changed her Weibo background to "Little Rich Lady"—that's her fan name, the three big characters displayed on her homepage, especially eye‑catching.

Isn't this damnily giving fans a covert boost, urging them to go out and fight with some other fans?

Good fellow.

Shen Xingman was genuinely speechless.

"Quite resourceful," she curved her lips at that Weibo background.

Qiao Yun rolled her eyes to the heavens: "Tell me, the 'green tea' title isn't just for show."

At this moment, Miaomiao was still sitting in front of the projector munching chips: "If you ask me, people like that should be dunked in a pig pen."

She continued: "Jiang Xiaoyan really doesn't think we treat her as a rival, does she???"

Qiao Yun laughed: "Boosting yourself unilaterally is still okay?"

—

Around three p. m., Qiao Yun took Shen Xingman to finalize a contract with the director of "Star and Frost".

Qiao Yun said in the nanny car: "If Shen Ran doesn't show up, aren't we taking this drama for free?"

"I don't know, what happened over there?"

That's not like that girl's style; she was so excited last night when she heard she had a chance…

Shen Xingman frowned, opened WeChat, and tried calling the number attached to her account.

It actually went through.

"Hello…" a very lively voice.

"Is this Shen Ran?"

Shen Xingman wasn't sure; she thought she had just heard a faint sob.

"Um, yes, I…" she got stuck, then instantly changed tone, "…May I ask, who are you?"

Shen Xingman paused; the phone in her palm suddenly tightened.

Could she really not recognize her own voice?

She held the phone quietly, and after a moment said, "I am Shen Xingman."

"…You, hello, may I ask, is there something?"

The tone was overly polite, frighteningly unfamiliar.

"..."

"What's wrong?" Qiao Yun asked.

Shen Xingman put the phone away, and slowly said, "I think she might be in trouble."

Qiao Yun said, "What makes you say that?"

"..." Shen Xingman wasn't sure either, but voiced her thought, "Could it be because she offended Lin Wan, and the company plans to shelve her?"

"That seems unlikely; her company makes money off her."

Shen Xingman: "That's true as well."

But she still felt a bit uneasy.

"I tell you, Manman," Qiao Yun stroked her chin, "why are you caring about others? That's not your style."

"Huh? Not like that? This fairy has always been helpful, right?"

Qiao Yun: "..."

"Baby, if Miaomiao were here, she might just give you a huge eye roll again."

…

…

"Baby, while we have time now, let's find a way to get a high‑luxury endorsement."

What Qiao Yun can't stand the most is black fans using the 'zero luxury' pretense to cause trouble!

But there's no solution; this is Shen Xingman's only knot—no matter how other actresses compare, the 'zero luxury' topic is always ridiculed by everyone.

You're famous? Ah, yes, yes, you're the most famous, with no luxury at all—ding ding—are you afraid fans can't afford it or just lack the ability yourself?

Fans feel hurt hearing this, nagging Qiao Yun daily to get a sponsorship for sister.

And the career fans keep waiting, waiting, but still haven't gotten any news.

——But this really isn't Shen Xingman's fault; she's a wild fairy, with no connections and no backing, spending most of her time filming on set, so she indeed can't keep up with others in fashion resources.

"Qiao Qiao, what are you hinting at?"

Qiao Yun laughed improperly: "Tonight there's a very important banquet; come with me!"

"Qiao Qiao~"

"……" Qiao Yun glared at her, fierce as can be, "Even if you call Dad, it won't help!"

You really can't be indulged like this; always so laid-back and unambitious—how could you have even a hint of a fairy‑star's demeanor?

Get me to build a career—do it fiercely!

Tonight I'll definitely dress you up beautifully.

Qiao Yun flew into a rage just thinking about Chen Cheng's backstabbing—damn dog of a director, famous though he may be, he's nothing special.

If you don't want to, fine—but why step on her? Do you really think Shen Xingman can't get by without his movies?

Qiao Yun wouldn't believe it—just with Shen Xingman's face, she couldn't land a luxury endorsement?

Qiao Yun found Shi Nan again to style Shen Xingman.

This guy is both aloof and sincere; he never sneaks a look at the content on Shen Xingman's phone.

【Bot good, passing jasmine tea. My husband's too clingy—what to do? Besides, this husband is super hot and has a great figure.】

Shen Xingman saw her rant post being put up by the tree-hole blogger, and quickly opened the comments section.

【If it's a little puppy dog, tie him to the bed; if it's a little wolf dog, tie yourself to the bed】

【I want a husband with eight‑pack abs; I'd love to tear at him every day—you don't get it, a handsome guy when he's moved is truly super charming!】

【Sisters, what are you doing? You still find this clingy, handsome husband annoying? If you don't watch him closely, he'll be snatched away and have a litter with a hawthorn!】

【First, I'm not a pervert, but if my husband at home is both handsome and tender, I often can't help but want to get frisky, can't help but imagine touching him twice and licking twice】

【……】

What the heck are these comments?!

Shen Xingman got scared and quickly shut the screen.

After she finished her styling, Qiao Yun walked over to talk to her: "Shen Xingman, let me show you something."

The phone was handed to Shen Xingman; it was a new nine‑grid styling set from Jiang Xiaoyan's studio.

She wore a smoky‑colored gauze dress, with the caption: "I'm late; today's persona is a Disney‑escaped princess—let the bad things disperse quickly!"

Fans showered her with praise.

【May I ask which princess you are, Sister? Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Anastasia, or my dear princess】

【Seeing Yan Yan post a Weibo, I got so excited I revived with full health on the spot, spun 360°, shot up into the stratosphere, did a 720° turn, a dog‑paddle push‑up, a Thomas flare acceleration, and calmly replied with an "uh".】

【Baby, don't mind those negative comments; just be yourself, work well, and remember to rest.】

【……】

Shen Xingman glanced a few times, then withdrew her gaze, humming through her nose disdainfully: "Copying Dong Shi's frown."