Chapter 655 Shen Qingling's Counterattack The night wind in Caizhou blew across the balcony where Shen Qingling was, stirring up her long hair that hung down by her side.
She leaned against the railing, holding her phone, her tone flat and emotionless: "Lin Yilin is looking for you? It's nothing, don't worry. In short, don't give Luo Shuning any face."
The voice on the other end of the phone was Wang Guangtou's, a mixture of flattery and trepidation:
"Don't worry, Miss, I will definitely handle the matter you entrusted to me perfectly! I will absolutely not let Luo Shuning gain any advantage! Nor will I expose you."
"Hmm." Shen Qingling responded lightly, her fingers unconsciously stroking the edge of her phone. The moment she hung up, a meaningful smile slowly curved her lips.
Her purpose in doing this was quite simple—to make things difficult for Luo Shuning.
Shen Qingling knew all too well that whoever stood up for Gu Luo and resolved his troubles would gain more weight in Gu Luo's heart.
The girls surrounding Gu Luo were all vying for that "marriage certificate." If we set aside their feelings and competed fairly, it would naturally come down to who was more devoted to Gu Luo.
Shen Qingling wouldn't let Luo Shuning successfully force Zhao Shuo to apologize online.
If Luo Shuning succeeds, given the nature of the entertainment industry, there will definitely be a lot of rumors circulating about "Luo Shuning standing up for Gu Luo..."
Gossip such as "Top female star fights with colleagues to protect her sweetheart..."
At that time, Luo Shuning will hold an even greater place in Gu Luo's heart.
How could Shen Qingling possibly let Luo Shuning get such a good deal?
Thinking of this, Shen Qingling's smile deepened.
With Tang Qi and Lin Yilin as her powerful backers, Luo Shuning can practically do whatever she wants in the entertainment industry. However, she is helpless when Gu Luo is attacked by Zhao Shuo's fans. She must be feeling terrible right now.
If Luo Shuning can plant Lin Han next to her to annoy her, then she can make things difficult for Luo Shuning in the entertainment industry, making it impossible for Luo Shuning to protect Gu Luo even if she wants to.
This is simply a matter of reciprocity.
A sly glint flashed in Shen Qingling's eyes as the evening breeze gently swayed her skirt.
Just then, the phone rang again, and the words "Lu Xuexue" appeared on the screen.
Shen Qingling swiped to answer the call, held the phone to her ear, but didn't speak first.
There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, then she couldn't help but chuckle softly, her tone carrying a hint of understanding:
"Don't worry, I'm alone on the balcony. Gu Luo and Xiao Man are in the bedroom right now, they might have already started making out. No one will hear us."
Upon hearing this, Lu Xuexue seemed to breathe a sigh of relief before speaking, her voice soft yet carrying a hint of certainty:
"You're the one who interfered in Zhao Shuo's matter, aren't you?"
"Yes, it's me." Shen Qingling admitted without hesitation.
She and Lu Xuexue are now clearly allies, so there's no point in hiding it. In fact, telling her would put her ally at ease.
There was another brief silence on the other end of the phone. After a long while, Lu Xuexue slowly spoke:
"If nothing unexpected happens, Sister Ning will never be able to resolve this matter, and in the end, you'll have to step in and clean it up, right?"
"Yes, that's right." Shen Qingling chuckled, a hint of smugness in his voice. "How about it? Isn't my ally quite reliable?"
"...It's quite good." Lu Xuexue's voice softened a bit: "You and Sister Ning are exchanging pleasantries. She made things difficult for you, so you're giving her a taste of her own medicine."
“Obviously, she’ll be in more pain.” Shen Qingling looked up at the full moon hanging in the sky. The moonlight shone on her face, reflecting the cold light in her eyes, and she said slowly:
"I've noticed a change in how Lin Han looks at Gu Luo lately. There's something different about it now."
Lu Xuexue sighed softly, her tone tinged with helplessness:
"Gu Luo is so outstanding. He's handsome, talented, and has a gentle personality. Luo Shuning keeps 'brainwashing' Lin Han by praising Gu Luo. It's no wonder that Lin Han has feelings for Gu Luo."
She paused, then added, "You know Ning-jie's temper; she's the type to flip the table easily. You went to such extremes this time, so be careful not to really push her too far. Otherwise, it won't look good for anyone. At the very least, you should keep a low profile."
Shen Qingling laughed dismissively, her laughter tinged with provocation: "Heh, I can't wait for her to flip the table again. The harder she flips it, the more likely she is to leave a bad impression on Gu Luo, and in the end, wouldn't we be the ones who benefit?"
The two chatted for a few more minutes about follow-up strategies before hanging up the phone.
Shen Qingling stood on the balcony, gazing at the full moon, her fingertips lightly tapping the railing as she pondered her next move.
Meanwhile, in a private room at a five-star hotel in Beijing, Lin Yilin was still tossing and turning, his brow furrowed, worrying about the forces behind him.
He never dreamed that the trouble he had painstakingly tried to solve was just a petty trick by a few girls vying for Gu Luo's affections, scheming against each other and tripping each other up.
Hmm... everyone is just playing a game between them.
The struggle for the position of empress has always been like this.
The evening breeze continued to blow. On one side, there was the confident young woman on the balcony in Caizhou, and on the other side, the complex inner turmoil of the middle-aged man in the private room in Beijing. The contrast between the two was particularly interesting.
And this turmoil surrounding Gu Luo has only just begun.
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At this moment, the most bewildered person in the center of the storm is Zhao Shuo, who is nestled on the sofa in his apartment.
He was wearing a loose gray hoodie, his hair was messy and hanging over his forehead, and he was sweating a little as he looked at the various suggestive comments from his fans in the fan group.
The group chat was flooded with messages, and the die-hard fans were furiously planning their next move—some suggested joining forces with other fan groups to flood Luo Shuning's Weibo comment section with insults; others said they wanted to dig up Gu Luo's "dirt," even the most trivial matters would be blown out of proportion.
"He's gone mad, he's really gone mad..." Zhao Shuo muttered to himself, feeling a chill run down his spine.
He had considered stepping in to stop it, but his finger hovered above the input box, unable to press the key.
If he dares to back down now and come out to advise his fans to "pursue celebrities rationally," his fans will definitely be the first to turn against him.
This is the same principle as fighting in ancient times. If the soldiers are all following you and charging forward with their pants down, and you, as the general, suddenly shout to stop and surrender, then the soldiers will definitely cut you down first to vent their anger.
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