Chapter 99: Chapter 89: Baby, You’re Living in a Mansion Now
Video Call.
As soon as the call connected, He saw Jiang Ruan nestled on the sofa, holding a cat and wearing a beaming smile. Sister Qin teased, "The internet’s in a storm, yet you’re idly enjoying yourself."
Jiang Ruan coughed lightly, looking innocent, "What else can I do? Did you see, it’s number one on the trending searches."
"Who would’ve thought that a small-time actress like me could be so popular, right?"
Sister Qin laughed, "You seem quite happy."
"Who said that," Jiang Ruan replied, "I’m really upset."
"The whole entertainment industry is waiting to see me collapse."
Sister Qin chuckled, "Hasn’t it already crumbled?"
"Alright, let’s stop chatting idly and talk business." Sister Qin turned serious, "This incident is both a bad and a good thing for you."
Jiang Ruan raised an eyebrow, "A good thing?"
"A name change, born into poverty, how is that a good thing?"
"Well." Sister Qin said, "I’ve discussed it with the company, and we plan to run a marketing campaign. The theme this time is—pity play."
"Pfft!" Jiang Ruan was about to drink water, but almost spat it out.
She grabbed a few tissues to wipe her mouth and incredulously looked at Sister Qin on the other side of the video call, "What did you say? You want me to play the pity card?"
"Yes." Sister Qin replied, "Go as tragic as you can. Spill everything about how Fang Cui bullied, hit, and scolded you when you were little. I’ve already contacted the journalists here and will ensure your image is portrayed as beautiful, strong, and tragic."
"I understand beautiful and tragic, but where’s the strong part?"
"Your strength, of course," Sister Qin said, "A girl from a poor small town, who hasn’t taken any acting classes, yet can produce such great shows. Isn’t that strength?"
"Don’t worry, leave this part to me. I’ll handle it."
Jiang Ruan said, "Alright."
"By the way, Fang Cui was taken away by the police."
Sister Qin said, "She was taken away yesterday. After all, if she hasn’t committed any crime, keeping her detained ourselves would’ve been illegal."
Sister Qin frowned, "Out of sight, I’m worried she might pull something."
Jiang Ruan was not concerned, "We’ll handle whatever comes."
"Easy for you to say," Sister Qin said, "I have a gut feeling someone’s backing her."
Jiang Ruan replied, "It’s Li Xin."
"If I’m not mistaken."
Sister Qin’s eyes lit up, she gritted her teeth, "I thought it was her too. She’s climbed up to Director Rong, gaining influence, and is the only one openly opposing you in the entertainment industry."
"Yesterday’s press conference was full of manipulative antics, it was absolutely disgusting."
Sister Qin’s a straightforward person, especially when on a video call with Jiang Ruan.
No one knows what she’s saying.
"After all, a rich young lady stooping to an old man, who could be her father in age, isn’t she afraid of nightmares at night," Sister Qin scoffed.
Jiang Ruan’s eyes held a smile, teasingly, "Maybe he’s still vigorous."
Sister Qin burst out laughing, giving a thumbs-up to He, "Brilliant."
"But maybe not, what if he’s all show and no go?"
"Isn’t it said that men over forty aren’t in their prime?"
"As they age, some things age too."
Jiang Ruan listened intently, clicking her tongue twice, "Sister Qin, is it really okay for us to discuss this topic?"
Holding the phone had made her arm a bit sore, and Jiang Ruan instinctively shifted her position, inadvertently capturing the background.
Jiang Ruan hadn’t noticed yet.
At this moment, Sister Qin observed the décor of Jiang Ruan’s house.
She blinked, thinking she might be seeing things, because she seldom video-called Jiang Ruan.
She was definitely seeing it correctly.
That mahogany chair carved with dragons and phoenixes, the dazzling crystal chandelier, the elegant European-style décor, exuding extravagant luxury everywhere.
Sister Qin, experienced as she was all these years, realized this was clearly a villa.
Sister Qin’s shocked voice came through.
"Wow, darling, you’ve moved into a mansion?"
"When did you buy a villa? How come I didn’t know?"