In a rented room at the Hengdian Film and Television Base in Nanyang City, Chen Qi, dressed in red and who had been looking lifeless, slowly opened her eyes.

She tilted her head, and the numbness and stiffness startled her.

After closing his eyes and waiting a while, Chen Qi opened them again, and the uncomfortable feeling had disappeared.

What comes into view is a simple bed, and lying on it is all by myself.

This quiet environment is unpleasant.

Chen Qi closed his eyes again and silently chanted, "Clear!"

A cool sensation enveloped her entire body. She gently rubbed her forehead, and the dizziness that had made her feel nauseous slowly began to subside.

Calming down, I slowly sat up and looked at the bright red clothes I was wearing. The red was vibrant and very festive.

It was inexplicably a little dazzling, but after shaking my head, the feeling disappeared.

As the patriarch of the Xuanmen sect, she had long disliked this color red. In the past hundred years, she probably wore black and white the most.

No, didn't I already ascend to heaven?

Why would someone like me be born in such an ordinary and vulgar place?

It was as if the glare from before hadn't even occurred. Her status as the patriarch of the Xuanmen sect didn't allow anything that might affect her taste to exist around her, even though Chen Qi had always preferred to keep a low profile...

Turning my head, I saw sunlight streaming into the small room next door. I sighed and slowly walked over. If I could make it across, then I could truly say I've survived.

The room's small balcony is so small that it's only about the width of one person. Once you've hung a row of clothes out to dry, it's almost impossible to move around.

The balcony windows are very transparent, offering a clear view of the bustling crowds coming and going.

So many people.

Somewhat unexpectedly, is this really... alive?

Before she could think any further, a chubby face appeared in front of her: "Qiqi, you're done! Hurry up, we're about to start filming, if you don't come out soon, this scene will be taken by someone else!"

Before Chen Qi could react, the chubby girl pulled him several steps forward: "Um... this young lady, please let go of me, let's talk this out!"

This chubby girl has a really strong grip; she managed to make Chen Qi feel a little dizzy again.

I was already feeling better after using the Xuanqing Technique.

The chubby-faced girl had no intention of speaking properly. While pulling Chen Qi along, she said, "Big girl my foot! Chen Qi, we finally managed to get a role in Actor Li's drama. He's rich and influential. Don't be so upset. We've been in this film studio for two years. We're just happy to get a chance to appear on screen. What makes you so important? It's just a stunt double. As long as you're paid, you'll be set. Just getting to exchange a glance with a big shot like Li Ziju is enough for you to live on!"

Chen Qi was stunned as he was pulled to a shed before stopping.

Both of them were panting heavily.

The chubby-faced girl is tired.

Shen Qi was shocked.

"You mean... Li Ziju... is alive too?" That's impossible. She watched him ascend to heaven with her own eyes. How could he have come to this place with no spiritual energy and not good air quality?

"Ah! Ah! Yes! You didn't have to pretend to faint for so long! Why are you acting with me? Hurry up, you'll see your Li Yingdi as soon as you go in!"

Chen Qi hadn't even realized what "alive" meant. The person was already alive, okay?

However, because of the tight schedule, the chubby-faced girl didn't have time to deal with those things. She had finally managed to get an audition for this drama, and she couldn't let it fall through!

Startled by the series of news, Shen Qi was pushed out the door by the chubby-faced girl and led to a shed by the roadside.

The words above read: Photography Studio!

Once inside the shed, Chen Qi's eyes were glued to it.

In the very center of the shed, there was a table and two chairs with two candlesticks on it. A man sat on one of the chairs, holding a book in his hand, his face slightly furrowed, looking at her. His raised eyebrows and slightly pursed lips were none other than Li Zijiu, who had always been her adversary back then.

Shen Qi roared, "Li Ziju, how dare you still be alive! You won't ascend properly, and you're preventing me from ascending either. You're truly despicable!"

Fat girl: ...

The others: ...

In just a short time, you've gotten so bold, daring to even insult Actor Li?

Only Li Ziju's eyes flickered, and he suddenly stood up: "Junior Sister... aren't you alive and well too?"

Everyone else besides these two: ...

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Shen Qi calmed down immediately.

Something's not right. Li Ziju has never been so easy to talk to before, and he even calls me "junior sister"?

fart!

The Xuanmen and Daomen are not even worth discussing, okay?

Well, there are some things I can't say right now, I'll ask you later.

Just as Chen Qi was about to turn and leave, Li Ziji stopped her.

Li Ziju said, "Junior sister, your job is to film. You have to finish filming before you leave. After all, you still need to eat!"

Shen Qi glared at him. How could she, the dignified ancestor of the Xuanmen sect, still need to work?

What a huge joke!

Before she could turn her head, she suddenly saw a familiar phone in front of her: "You don't have money to pay the rent, hurry up and act, girl. The lines are very simple, you're just a body double, don't cause any more trouble!" The chubby-faced girl held Chen Qi's phone in one hand and their rent agreement in the other.

Shen Qi: ...My life is so miserable.

Do I still have to earn the money myself?

Originally, money was someone else's ancestor; now it's my ancestor!

Alright, there are too many strange things to list, one more won't make a difference.

When it comes to acting, I played the role of an ancestor quite a few times!

The so-called lines of dialogue are only two:

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