Just as Zhao Lili turned and left, leaving Sun Gui with only her back view, a hint of disdain flashed in her eyes.
She firmly believes that even if some negative comments and events appear online, these storms will soon subside, and she will still be able to maintain her high status and continue to enjoy the halo of stardom.
However, she underestimated Fu Qinian's determination and methods.
He clearly wouldn't let Zhao Lili escape punishment so easily.
As time went on, Zhao Lili's case continued to escalate online, attracting increasing attention and discussion.
Not only that, but Sun Gui's scandalous affairs were also exposed, becoming the focus of public attention.
To make matters worse, Zhao Lili was also accused of tax evasion and other issues.
Ultimately, she not only disappeared without a trace in the online world, but was also sent to prison to face legal punishment.
Only at this moment did Fu Qinian stop what he was doing, seemingly satisfied with the outcome.
His plan successfully brought Zhao Lili down from her peak, making her pay the price she deserved.
Fu Qinian believed that no one could harm those he cared about with impunity.
After Zhao Lili was arrested, she thought Sun Gui would come back to save her, but there was no news. Even when she sent someone to deliver a message to Sun Gui, it was no use. In the end, she accepted reality in despair.
As a result of this incident, Sun Gui's public image was completely destroyed, and he had to keep a low profile to avoid affecting the Sun family's stock.
"The wicked will eventually be punished by heaven; they only have themselves to blame." Huo Jinning watched the online developments with a smile.
Completely unaware that Fu Qinian was behind it all, she simply believed it was the result of an accidental exposure.
Of course, those actors who had dropped out of "The Great Yu Dynasty" now regret it, but Zheng Ming did not give them any chance. Instead, he made all the actors re-audite, and those who dropped out did not even have the chance to audition.
Because Yang Nianke was particularly fond of Huo Jinning, she tried out all kinds of roles, no matter what kind they were, and eventually she actually got the role of a princess.
The princess in the script is innocent and lively, very similar to Yang Nianke's personality, so it can be said that she played herself.
Although her role wasn't large, Yang Nianke was already very satisfied to have scenes with Huo Jinning.
"Ningning, I passed the audition! I'll be able to see you more often from now on, that's great!"
After successfully auditioning, Yang Nianke couldn't wait to share her joy with Huo Jinning.
"What audition?" Huo Jinning looked blankly at the phone, clearly not understanding what she meant.
Yang Nianke quickly told Huo Jinning in detail what had happened recently: because of Zhao Lili, many actors who had been confirmed to star in "The Great Yu Dynasty" chose to withdraw, so many roles needed to be recast...
Huo Jinning said happily, "This role of a princess suits you very well."
Hearing this, Yang Nianke felt a warmth in her heart, but she still pretended to be nonchalant and said, "Actually, I don't care about any role, as long as I can see you often, that's enough."
You have no idea, when people online said you bribed the director to get the role, my company wouldn't let me speak online, so I secretly used a fake account to argue with those people all night long.
"Hehe, I knew you weren't that kind of person anyway," Yang Nianke said indignantly.
"Thank you. What are you doing now? If you're free, let's have dinner together?" Huo Jinning suggested.
She never expected that she would only meet Yang Nianke once, but the other party was willing to spend an entire night online fighting back against those trolls on her behalf, which moved her deeply.
"I'm afraid tonight won't work, I have a blind date. Sigh, actually I don't want to go, but it's my mom's arrangement, and it'll be a lot of trouble if I don't go. I shouldn't have agreed in the first place. But it's okay, how about tomorrow? We can make it up then!"
"Blind date? How old are you? Why are you going on blind dates?" Huo Jinning asked curiously.
“I’m already 26 years old. Although I’m not in a hurry myself, my mother is very worried about my personal life, so she keeps urging me to find a partner as soon as possible,” Yang Nianke explained helplessly.
The two chatted for a while longer before hanging up.
Huo Jinning originally wanted to invite Yang Nianke to dinner, but failed. Instead, she received an invitation from Fu Qinian to have dinner at Grandpa Xu's house.
She never expected to run into Xu Shubai here.
"Ningning, I didn't expect you to be such a good actor?" Xu Shubai said with a smile.
Huo Jinning replied somewhat shyly, "Haha, it's alright, it's alright."
At this moment, Fu Qinian asked, "By the way, Shu Bai, what brings you here today?"
Xu Shubai explained, "I don't have any work scheduled recently, so I'm staying at my grandfather's house for a while to keep him company."
Everyone chatted and ate happily, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.
It wasn't until Huo Jinning and Fu Qinian left that Xu Shubai learned from her grandmother that the two were actually a couple.
This surprised him somewhat, because he had never considered this possibility.
However, he also noticed that Fu Qinian's gaze remained fixed on Huo Jinning, his eyes filled with tenderness and love, suggesting that the two must have a good relationship.
On the way back, Huo Jinning chattered away like a happy little bird with Fu Qinian: "Let me tell you, I really didn't expect that such a small third female lead role could cause such a big drama!"
Haha, that Zhao Lili is so unlucky. She has so much dirt on her, yet she doesn't know how to rein herself in and keeps running around like a madwoman. Now, even God couldn't stand it anymore and stepped in to punish her.
Huo Jinning's eyebrows curved, her lips turned up, and she was in an exceptionally happy mood.
"Also, I know a girl named Yang Nianke. She's incredibly innocent and lively. We've only met once, and she spent the entire night online arguing with those people to help me. She's so loyal and adorable!"
"Oh right, I forgot to tell you, the role I auditioned for the other day..."
Huo Jinning excitedly recounted the interesting things that had happened in the past few days, as if she had forgotten all her troubles.
Fu Qinian listened quietly to her story with a smile on his face, occasionally offering a word or two to let her know that he was listening attentively.
Sunlight streamed through the car window, bathing the two in a beautiful ray of light that seemed to envelop them in happiness.
"Hey, we're home already! How did it go so fast? It feels like it was just a short while ago."
"Yes, time always flies when I'm with you."
"Bye-Bye."
"Bye-Bye."
As always, Fu Qinian watched Huo Jinning enter the house until she was out of sight before instructing the driver to leave.
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