Li Linlin rested at home for a day then dragged a large suitcase to Yinwan the next day. Wu Hui was sitting on the sofa, opening her own gifts while telling Li Linlin, “Bunny will start promoting soon and asked our cooperation.”

“Oh……” Li Linlin nodded nonchalantly. Bunny was a big international brand and although she’s only endorsing the lipstick of the cosmetics line, it had previously been endorsed by movie stars. She had a feeling that Bunny might have approached her because of her father’s halo.

“There might be a fan meeting or the likes. I’ll let you know when it’s confirmed.”

“……” Why has the workload increased again? She just wanted to be a salted fish in peace.

However, Li Linlin was destined to be a woman who couldn’t stay idle.

The promotion for Bunny’s lipstick hadn’t started yet when the finale of 《Fatal Heartbeat》 aired. After the last few episodes’ failure, Huanyu originally wanted to revise the script for the final episode. However, the main characters had prior schedules and were unavailable. There was no time for reshoots, so in the end, they could only re-edit and fine-tune the plot using the original footages.

However, this did not restore the drama’s already declining reputation. After the finale aired, the audience overwhelmingly criticized the last three episodes for its messy plot and complete lack of the previous standard.

Inevitably, several negative hot searches appeared online and viewers began to point their fingers at Lin Zhen and Zheng Yang, questioning whether they had indiscriminately changed the script. As soon as these voices emerged, Lin Zhen couldn’t wait to post a clarification on Weibo, throwing the blame on the Screenwriter Wang, and the male lead Zheng Yang also quietly gave it a like.

Wang Xin, who had been pretending to be dead since the public opinion turned, suddenly posted several Weibo posts, putting the blame back on Lin Zhen and Zheng Yang. She openly stated that everyone in the crew except Li Linlin had their own screenwriter changing the script on the spot. It would be strange if the plot didn’t collapse.

It was under the instruction of the showrunners and Huanyu that Wang Xin hadn’t spoken out before. Firstly, they didn’t want any more troubles to happen on the set, and secondly, everyone was in the same circle, so tearing up each other’s faces wasn’t a good thing.

Wang Xin kept quiet for so long for everyone’s sake, however, she didn’t expect that Lin Zhen and Zheng Yang would throw the blame so quickly. Did they think that she’s easy to bully because she’s just a screenwriter?

If it was any other small screenwriter, there would indeed be no way to deal with being bullied. However, Wang Xin was at least a well-known screenwriter and she also had a temper. When they dumped the blame on her like this, Wang Xin no longer wanted to act like a decent human being and let out all the anger she had been holding in for so long.

Bringing a screenwriter into the set was also something Lin Zhen said on Weibo. Therefore, no one questioned it at all when Wang Xin said that everyone’s screenwriter would change the script on the spot, most just exclaimed that so many people brought their own screenwriters. Some netizens found the video of the wrap up party and what the director said at that time was particularly meaningful.

The fact that Li Linlin didn’t have a screenwriter also corresponds to what the director said at the beginning about ‘not making trouble’. Everyone believed Wang Xin’s words even more.

Things escalated once again when Wang Xin revealed that several scenes of Li Linlin were taken out due to script changes on set.

Li Linlin had always been very popular with the public, and coupled with Ou Jiaxu’s recent explosive popularity, Wang Xin’s Weibo immediately ignited everyone. Not only Li Linlin’s fans, but also many fans of the drama couldn’t help but passionately open their mouths to defend Li Linlin against the injustice.

Li Linlin was on three hot searches in one night and she was completely bewildered.

She went along with the removal of her scenes because she thought that if there were less footage of her, her popularity would decrease! How come she’s on multiple hot searches instead?!

“Linlin, your move is really brilliant!” Wu Hui praised Li Linlin while following the development online. “This wave of solid fans is stable!”

Li Linlin: “……”

“I didn’t expect you’ll be able to do this kind of operation!”

“……” She didn’t expect it as well. 🙂

After Wang Xin started removing all pretense, there was no movement from Lin Zhen and Zheng Yang. Bunny, on the other hand, suddenly advanced the promotion by a day, which could be said to be a crafty move.

Bunny officially announced that Li Linlin was endorsing a new lipstick collection and released the promotional video. The theme this time was ‘appreciating yourself’, advocating that women should not wear makeup to please others, but to please themselves.

Usually for a theme like this with a hint of girl power, the brand would find a female star with a relatively strong and independent image to endorse. This time they chose Li Linlin, which was also a rather bold attempt.

Li Linlin always had the image of a ‘sweet girl’, but she unexpectedly took on the role of Ou Jiaxu and was a great success. This ‘label-breaking’ move was the basis for the brand to try to hire her. Because women also need to break the many labels placed on them by society.

In the promotional video, Li Linlin changed into several styles, including her usual sweet girl style, a more mature style similar to Ou Jiaxu, a wild bad girl style, as well as a sexy one that showed off her feminine curves. In addition to expressing that women’s beauty shouldn’t be defined, it also highlights the theme of ‘appreciating oneself’.

The quality of the video was very high. Li Linlin mastered every style and showed all kinds of beauty. Moreover, the topic was topical and it coincided with the crucial point of Li Linlin’s deleted scenes so the video was quickly forwarded millions of times.

Li Linlin’s own Weibo had also been forwarded. She didn’t know how to respond to the controversy about her scenes being deleted from the drama before, but now she could just rely on the advertisement to muddle through. Hers and the drama fans were still immersed in the emotions of Ou Jiaxu being deleted. They couldn’t change the fact, but they could buy the product Li Linlin was endorsing!

Li Linlin and Bunny’s Weibo posts were full of messages saying that they wanted to buy the product. Li Linlin never knew that her ability to sell goods was so strong. She originally thought that everyone was still in an emotional state and was only talking casually, but she didn’t expect that on the day the lipstick was officially released, the sales volume really hit a new level, making the brand smile from ear to ear.

“Linlin, I think we were right to raise the price before.” Wu Hui looked at the overwhelming sales of the lipsticks and exclaimed. “If we didn’t raise it, we would have lost money!”

“Oh……” Li Linlin lay numb on the sofa, gradually closing herself.

“Recently, several high-quality businesses have approached me. You should also have a quick look at the scripts I handed you before. The directors have been asking me several times.” Wu Hui happily arranged work for Li Linlin. “You have a fan meeting and a variety show recording next week. I’ll remind you again when the time comes. Speaking of variety shows, you will definitely become popular again once the show aired later……”

“……” No, stop your annoying mouth!

Li Linlin closed her eyes and kept quiet, her expression very peaceful.

“Linlin, your phone has been ringing for a while, why aren’t you answering it?!” Wu Hui took Li Linlin’s phone to her. Li Linlin opened her eyes and took a look. The screen showed the name Tao Ye.

Tao Ye? This name sounds familiar?

She thought for a while and finally remembered who Tao Ye was—— Wasn’t he the director of the web drama she had invested in before? Did he have some bad news to tell her?

Li Linlin sat up in shock and quickly answered the call. “Hello.”

“Hello, Miss Li, this is Tao Ye!” Tao Ye’s energetic voice rang on the other end of the phone. “It’s like this, I’m calling you today to inform you that because of your investment, our drama has been successfully completed! All the editing has been done and submitted for review. If there are no issue, the official broadcast won’t be far!”

“Oh……” Li Linlin thought for a while and asked him, “Have you confirmed which platform it will be broadcast on?”

“Uh, this……” Tao Ye hesitated when he mentioned this. “You also know, because our drama has no IP and no popular actors, platforms aren’t very optimistic about us.”

Li Linlin’s heart finally started to beat again. What a rare piece of uplifting news. “Don’t be discouraged, take your time. There’s no rush.”

Tao Ye was touched after hearing her words. “Thank you, Miss Li, you’ve helped us so much. I’ll definitely find a platform even if I have to risk my life!”

“No, no, no, life is more important!” Li Linlin said, “Don’t put too much pressure on yourself!”

“Wuuwuuwuu, Miss Li, it’s really hard to find an investor like you these days.”

“Hey, we people with dreams don’t talk about that.”

Wu Hui on the side waited for Li Linlin to hang up the phone before asking, “Who is this Tao Ye? Is he the director of the web drama you invested in last time?”

“Yes.”

“What did he want from you?”

Li Linlin said, “He wanted to tell me that the web drama has been completed and submitted for review. However, the broadcast platform hasn’t been decided yet.”

“Ah?” Wu Hui looked at her doubtfully. “Then why are you smiling so happily? I thought it was some good news.”

Li Linlin blinked. Wasn’t this good news? When the time comes, the media would report ‘Li Linlin has no vision, her investment failed and she lost all her money’. Li Linlin felt excited just thinking about it.

“Do I look happy?” Li Linlin said, “I’m not.”

“Take a look at yourself in the mirror.” Wu Hui curled her lips.

———pr

On the other side, Chen Yiran, who had just finished a meeting in the company, saw Assistant Wu waiting anxiously outside the conference room. It was rare for Chen Yiran to see him in this fidgety state. He must have encountered some tricky problem. “What’s wrong?”
“President Chen.” Assistant Wu called out to him and carefully paid attention to the surroundings before taking a step forward and whispering in his ear, “Li Shen is here!”

Chen Yiran’s eyebrows lifted up slightly. “Li Shen?”

“Yes, that Li Shen!” Assistant Wu lowered his voice and nodded desperately. “The one who often appears on TV and billboards!”

Chen Yiran: “……”

He had no idea that Assistant Wu was also a star chaser.

“Assistant Wu.” Chen Yiran called him, “You’re talking about Linlin’s father.”

“I know.” Assistant Wu himself felt a little chaotic. When he saw Li Linlin, he didn’t feel anything special, but when he saw Li Shen, he could no longer calm down! That’s Li Shen, international superstar Li Shen! Even his mother was a fan of Li Shen!

“Where is he?” Chen Yiran didn’t go along with Assistant Wu’s emotion and directly asked about the main point.

Assistant Wu said, “I invited him to the lounge. What if people recognized him, President Chen?”

Chen Yiran asked back, “Do you think our employees have the leisure to chase stars during working hours?”

Assistant Wu: “……”

Definitely not, they would be fired by President Chen.

Chen Yiran adjusted his cuffs and walked quickly in the direction of the lounge. “Did he say why he’s looking for me?”

“No.” Things like meeting President Chen originally required an appointment in advance and it might not always be possible. But Li Shen came directly and there was no secretary to stop him, so he reported the matter straight to President Chen. Assistant Wu dare not stop the other party. After all, when President Chen saw Li Shen, he had to call him Uncle Li.

When Chen Yiran pushed open the door to the lounge, Li Shen was sitting inside and flipping through the magazine at hand. Chen Yiran walked up and greeted him, “Uncle Li, what brings you here? I’ve been in a meeting just now, sorry.”

“It’s okay.” Li Shen smiled and told him, “I didn’t tell you before I came. I didn’t disturb your work, right?”

“No.”

Assistant Wu, who was standing at the door, thought to himself that President Chen could only say no. It turned out that President Chen also had times when he’s restrained by others!

“Assistant Wu, help me book a private room at Tianxia.” Chen Yiran turned around and instructed Assistant Wu, who nodded and was about to go do so, when he was stopped by Li Shen. “No need to bother. I just have something to talk to you about today. We can just do it here.”

Chen Yiran motioned Assistant Wu to go out first and sat down on the sofa opposite Li Shen. “What does Uncle Li want to talk about?”

Li Shen said, “It’s about you and Linlin.”