CHAPTER 20

Once Wudang Racing’s Weibo post was shared by Weiguang Platform’s official account, it instantly attracted a wave of attention.

[Is this for real? The whole ad is done already? Can someone explain how long an ad shoot usually takes?]

[One-day shoot… what’s the quality going to be like? 🤔][Honestly, I never paid attention to this brand before. I still don’t get why Jiang Su picked it =口=]

[LS doesn’t know much about cars, huh? I’m dying to see how this ad turns out!]

[+1, their past commercials have been so weirdly catchy… the kind that you watch once and never want to see again.]

Among the casual fans and gossipers, a few die-hard brand enthusiasts voiced their dissatisfaction.

[An old and respected brand, now resorting to chasing trends? Why bother?]

[Exactly. What kind of ad can a few female celebrities even shoot?]

Most people assumed this ad—associated with a female trainee—would be nothing more than a standard “car model” shoot, focusing on glamorous poses rather than real driving.

Some particularly aggressive brand fans even left comments like:

[This brand is all about strength and sharpness. Using female entertainers? What a disgrace to its core identity…]

That immediately triggered a wave of backlash.

[??? Are you out of your mind?]

[At first, I wasn’t thrilled about this choice either. But since you guys are so against it… SU SU, GO! Shoot the ad! Own it!]

Whether out of anticipation or disapproval, the ad had undoubtedly gained massive attention.

Ding Xuan sighed as she put down her phone. “They’re all just waiting for it to flop.”

Wan Yue, however, had no time to worry about others’ failures—she was too busy dealing with her own.

As she listened to someone nearby laughing and saying, “Yeah, the higher you climb, the harder you fall. If I were Jiang Su, I’d already be feeling nervous by now…”

Wan Yue listened to Ding Xuan’s teammates from the same company echoing her words, laughing and making careless remarks. Yet, not a single one of them stepped forward to help her. The promises they made when they invited her to join their team now seemed like nothing but empty words.

Wan Yue suddenly felt a wave of disgust.

Jiang Su… might not fall at all.

Others might.

But she? Maybe not…

The thought flickered through Wan Yue’s mind.

Sunday was only three days away.

After finishing the shoot and returning to the building, Jiang Su spent the next three days in a completely relaxed, almost lazy manner.

On the day the commercial was released, the company arranged for a car to take her to the reality show’s filming location.

In the past two years, reality shows had become increasingly common, and simple pre-recorded content no longer satisfied audiences. More and more programs were incorporating live broadcasts, as viewers enjoyed watching celebrities without the safety net of reshoots.

This particular survival game show was being streamed live.

As soon as Jiang Su stepped out of the car, she received a payment notification.

Despite her low-tier status, she was still getting an appearance fee for being a guest—just 120,000. After taxes, the amount was immediately deposited into her account.

Jiang Su glanced at the number on her phone and suddenly felt a bit more enthusiastic about the show.

“Jiang Su, over here!” A familiar voice called out from a distance.

Looking up from her phone, Jiang Su spotted two familiar faces.

Yelena and Zhao Qiuying.

She gave them a questioning look.

Yelena quickly explained, “W was officially invited to the reality show, and I just came along for fun.”

Jiang Su nodded, showing little reaction.

A moment later, the show’s chief director arrived and introduced her to the other MCs. That was when Jiang Su realized—she seemed to be the only female in the group.

There were four permanent MCs in total, most of them quite young. The only exception was a veteran comedian who, whenever he struggled to keep up in the survival challenges, would provide comedic relief for the show.

Zhao Qiuying whispered these details to her as they observed the others.

When Jiang Su greeted them politely, the MCs were momentarily taken aback.

Even the chief director seemed slightly concerned.

After all, they were all entertainers from the same platform. It wouldn’t do to let her make a fool of herself during a live broadcast.

After some thought, the director spoke up: “Xiao Li, take Miss Jiang around and explain the rules to her in detail. Show her around the set.”

You can also chase after her for a bit and test her stamina.

But the director didn’t say that part out loud.

Jiang Su simply nodded in response, without mentioning that she already knew the rules.

Obediently, she followed Xiao Li to another part of the set, drawing silent stares from the MCs.

She was undeniably beautiful.

Perhaps that was why they felt a bit hesitant around her…

They didn’t believe she was particularly skilled.

Zhao Qiuying sighed and stayed close by. …Should he check if her commercial had been released yet?

The set had fallen silent by this point.

Until someone suddenly let out a low exclamation:

“Holy shit!”

[Holy shit!]

The same phrase flooded online comments at that very moment.

[Was this done with special effects? Or a green screen?]

[Neither! You can clearly tell it was shot on location! Oh my god, I have chills all over my body!]

[When she drove straight toward the camera, I swear my whole body trembled—my blood was racing! I can’t even describe the feeling! How is she this stunning? This cool? And the car’s design is absolutely perfect!]

[That contrast between the sleek, fierce car and the delicate girl behind the wheel—completely seamless! Oh no, wait, Jiang Su isn’t delicate at all QAQ SHE’S A BEAST!]

[She’s like a flower blooming against the wind!!!]

[Damn it, watching this made me want to buy a car. No, I want to buy the person driving it too!]

[Wait, does anyone else remember what she said about her “special skill” to W before?]

[Sis… your “special skill” really is something else!]

[Hold on. Am I the only one who recognized the driver chasing her from behind? Was that Qin Yufang?!]

[???]

[?? Are you sure you weren’t seeing things?]

[Holy shit, it really is Qin Yufang!]

[I—I have no words. My Jiang Su! You actually had last year’s champion racer chasing you down in an ad?!]

At this point, even the brand’s critics had nothing left to say.

Meanwhile, the keyword “Qin Yufang chasing Jiang Su” spread like wildfire across various gossip forums. Like a race car at full throttle, it shot straight to the top of the trending list.

Qin Yufang’s fans were completely baffled.

Wait… So you just went and filmed a commercial? You make so much money in a year—why would you even care about an ad like this? And why are you playing second fiddle to someone else?

Just as forums began opening new threads like “Let’s talk about the real financial backing behind Jiang Su—how did she get Qin Yufang to play a supporting role for her?”…

Several well-known online commentators started posting in-depth articles about the commercial—

“The Female Driver in the News vs. The Female Driver in Reality”

Gender had long been a battleground for media outlets looking to cash in on controversy. Bad news? The headlines would always emphasize “woman.” Good news? Suddenly, gender became irrelevant.

The internet had been frustrated about this for ages.

And now, this long-form article was quickly shared over 100,000 times.

“…Why, even with undeniable data, do some people still sneer at female drivers? Why has the stigma against women only worsened in recent years? Why do so many still cling to outdated stereotypes that men are intelligent and strong while women are weak and fragile? Because more and more positions of power are being occupied by men. They use various frameworks to strip women of their rights in certain fields—ensuring that they maintain control…”

“How incredible is Jiang Su? She has a delicate and beautiful appearance that fits the traditional stereotypes of women. But is she truly fragile at heart? No! From her initial stage performance on the show to today’s commercial shoot, she has repeatedly revealed a side of herself that completely defies expectations. This is the most resounding slap in the face to outdated stereotypes!”

Many highly educated women who weren’t typically into celebrity culture couldn’t help but join in.

They sincerely shared the post on Weibo:

[I hope Jiang Su can go further, reach even greater heights, and let the world see her for who she truly is!]

This single push sent the commercial’s popularity soaring to its peak.

The top three trending topics were all related to Jiang Su.

At this point, even Jiang Su’s fans couldn’t help but repost:

[QAQ I originally just wanted to support a cool, beautiful, and quiet girl with a strong contrast charm, but I never expected her to be this amazing!]

[Thank you, I actually cried. It feels like all the anger I’ve been holding in for so long has finally been released in this moment.]

[Jiang Su is straight out of a power fantasy novel! I hope the world gets to see more girls like her—smacking reality in the face again and again!]

Casual viewers also chimed in:

[Okay, I’m sold. I’ll tune in for the next episode.]

[+1, if there’s another round of voting, I’m casting my vote for Jiang Su.]

…

As the trending tag changed from “Hot” to “Explosive”, it caught even the brand’s marketing team off guard. Neither Weiguang Platform nor Sanjin Entertainment had anticipated this level of reaction.

The other contestants could only watch the trending list in shock.

Jiang Su hadn’t just avoided failure—she had completely outclassed them.

Somewhere out there, someone was either stunned speechless or so frustrated they threw whatever was in their hands.

[Ahhh, I just remembered! Our girl is part of a platform-produced reality show, and the live broadcast is today!]

[? Alright, I’m heading there now. Bye!]

At the reality show’s live recording, several staff members stared at their phones in shock before turning to look at Jiang Su with a mix of disbelief and awe.

Zhao Qiuying sat there, gripping his phone tightly, feeling his blood pumping wildly—his heart pounding in his chest.

She was too incredible…

He thought he had already imagined her at her best, but reality had once again shattered his expectations.

Just then, Xiao Li spoke up, “Director, Jiang Su says she’s got the gist of it now.”

For a moment, several people turned to look at Xiao Li, making him feel inexplicably uneasy.

Jiang Su stood up from her chair, holding a large insulated water bottle as she slowly walked back.

She still had that delicate and fragile beauty.

One of the regular guests even had the urge to ask, Are you cold? Do you need a jacket?

She looked so slender.

Her long hair was tied up, and the reflective long-sleeved sportswear she wore looked so thin—like a gust of wind could blow her away.

At that moment, the assistant director hesitated before leaning in to whisper to a few of the regular MCs, “Maybe… you guys should consider running a little faster later?”

The four MCs: ???

What kind of nonsense are you talking about?