Chapter 8, The Woman Who Plays the Fool to Catch the Tiger

The assistant rolled her eyes and calculated, saying: "About one third."

Yu Youyi remained silent, lighting a cigarette and arrogantly smoking it with a swagger.

The director immediately summoned the head of security and instructed him to escort Chen Qing's emotionally agitated fans out.

After waiting for a long afternoon, I surprisingly did not see any particularly outrageous news releases online. Only a few websites had news articles that were quite distorted, but they were clearly from those low-tier sites that publish paid content, which are not to be feared. My friend Yu Youyi, who had been feeling very anxious, has finally eased his mind a little.

Chen Qing held her phone with a slight tremor in her fingers: "I don't know what you're talking about! Get out quickly, or if you continue to spout nonsense here, I will call security!"

Not far behind her were Yu Youyi, Wan Yuchen, and the director among others. Yu Youyi had a look of readiness on his face, just waiting for her to say something wrong so that he could immediately rush in to save the situation

Zheng Ying put away her usual carefree expression and looked serious and earnest: "Friend, you can't wipe my bottom for me my whole life, can you? Some things, I have to learn to handle on my own, right?"

Chen Qing, I know that you are behind all of this, but to be honest, your methods are rather rudimentary. Perhaps you do not regard me as a worthy opponent, thinking that I do not require you to employ more sophisticated tactics. Now I will tell you, you have kicked against an iron plate. In the future, feel free to unleash any tricks you have; if I do not respond, then consider me a coward.

The media has withdrawn, and the production team has returned to a state of calm

Yu Youyi wore a proud expression, shaking his leg with a cigarette in hand, his nostrils held high: "Do you really think I would invest so much effort in a fool?"

Zheng Ying almost thought she was going blind. She suddenly had the glorious illusion that she was about to receive some prestigious award

Her proposal earned a silent thumbs-up from Wan Yuchen.

Zheng Ying had a serious expression: "My impression is that the writing of the person who wrote that article is not very good, and the content is not moving. After reading the entire piece, I can't even remember what was said. I particularly want to recommend that this person take some time to visit the library and see how the authors there write! Additionally, I would like to remind everyone that if you are going to spend money to hire someone to write promotional articles in the future, you must find someone who can evoke emotions; merely stirring the air is not enough, it must be moving!"

Zheng Ying revealed a beautiful smile: "There are both real and fake!"

The assistant said to Shen Yifan: "Young master, please take a moment to catch your breath. You seemed to be in a hurry just now"

Suddenly, a burst of applause erupted from behind him, the chaotic clapping shattering the elevated atmosphere into pieces.

She trembled as she picked up her phone to make a call, fiercely declaring: "I will definitely make her leave the crew! I will definitely make her exit the entertainment industry!"

Shen Yifan stood in the corner, quietly observing how Zheng Ying dealt with the chaotic situation.

Zheng Yingwei smiled: "Let me put it this way, even if you truly dislike someone, you would definitely roll your eyes and click your tongue behind their back, right? To confront them openly, isn't that foolish? Isn't it foolish? That is foolish! So, showing disdain for others directly in front of the camera, that kind of staged act can only mean one thing: it is a still from a drama, my friends! My poor attitude towards the leading lady is a necessity of the plot, my friends! The character settings in our drama are just like this, my friends! So if someone wants to take a still from the plot and make an issue out of it, then I really have no way to deal with that!" My poor attitude towards the leading lady is a necessity of the plot, my friends! The character settings in our drama are just like this, my friends! So if someone wants to take a still from the plot and make an issue out of it, then I really have no way to deal with that!

She suddenly turned around and glared at Zheng Ying: "What do you mean?"

Media B: "Then may I ask which matters are true"

Behind her, Yu Youyi painfully covered his face

Little bunny, what time is it now? Stop playing this "ten moves and then refuse" game with me!

Not far behind them stood two figures.

After a brief pause of two seconds, Shen Yifan spoke softly again

Zheng Ying quietly answered for him: "It's a mental illness!"

The assistant agreed and then couldn't help but ask: "Young master, what do you wish to discuss with him?"

Zheng Ying arranged the media into well-organized horizontal and vertical lines, and then cheerfully announced: "Alright, if you have any questions, feel free to raise your hands and ask!"

Before leaving the lounge, Zheng Ying thought for a moment and asked the director: "Director, we cannot offend the media, but we should have no concerns regarding Chen Qing's fans, right?"

Zheng Ying said: "I believe the statement about my large chest is true; everything else is false."

Not far away, the director expressed heartfelt admiration for Yu Youyi: "Old classmate, I now somewhat understand why you are so devoted to her. This young girl is truly extraordinary! She appears carefree and boisterous, but when faced with problems at critical moments, she neither avoids nor shirks responsibility. She handles issues with remarkable grace and vigor," he patted Yu Youyi on the shoulder and gave him a thumbs up, "You really have an eye for talent!"

However, Zheng Ying was not mad; she smiled brightly and began to maintain order at the scene: "Let’s not be chaotic, okay? I know you all want to ask questions, so please wait your turn, and I will answer every question! It's free, no charge! So everyone, please don’t rush and don’t push! Now, media friends over here, please hold your microphones a bit further away; it’s almost in my mouth, and I’m not hungry! And media friends over here, please tilt your cameras to the left; this angle makes me look better; friends in the front, let’s not crowd, let’s give the friends in the back a chance to show their faces... Now, media friends over here, please hold your microphones a bit further away; it’s almost in my mouth, and I’m not hungry! And media friends over here, please tilt your cameras to the left; this angle makes me look better; friends in the front, let’s not crowd, let’s give the friends in the back a chance to show their faces..."

Many people raised their hands. Zheng Ying smiled and said, "Thank you all for making me feel like I have already become popular even before the show has aired! Thank you, thank you!" Amidst the light laughter of the media, she pointed to a reporter, "You may ask first!"

In the afternoon, Chen Qing unexpectedly appeared, stating that she had recovered from her illness and was no longer feeling unwell, which is why she came.

Yu Youyi's words were delivered with great conviction. These powerful statements not only resonated deeply but also elevated the atmosphere to a stirring and exhilarating intensity.

Shen Yifan gazed straight ahead as Zheng Ying confidently directed the media on their positions, calmly stating: "Let's wait and see"

Zheng Ying looked at her fingers, which were trembling slightly as she held her phone, and chuckled, "Enough, don't record it. I know you plan to edit this voice clip out of context and send it out, claiming that I threatened you! But recording isn't something you can do alone, look!" Zheng Ying also shook her phone in front of her, "I can record too, and I can do it more completely than you. If you send out a snippet, I'll send out the full version. In the end, whoever lies will be slapped in the face, ha ha!"

If I set up a pole for you, you would climb up! When I say you have insight, you just show off your poverty! ... In fact, you probably just happened to discover that she is not a fool, right ...

Chen Qing crumpled the tissue into a ball and forcefully threw it on the ground

Someone in the media couldn't help but chuckle softly

A tremendous sound echoed through the sky, I am about to make a grand entrance!

Zheng Ying took out a tissue and handed it to her: "Here, wipe your eyeliner, otherwise you won't look beautiful at all!"

After Chen Qing arrived, she went to the designated makeup room to apply her makeup

Zheng Ying laughed and said: "Actually, I just mentioned that everything in the article is false except for the fact that I have a large chest! However, since you are good-looking, I am willing to answer your question once more: If such casual writing can be considered true, then I hope to write about my relationship with Mr. Jack Ma next time, because I truly love the snacks on their platform!"

Media D also smiled, but did not forget to continue asking: "Then may I ask about your relationship with the leading actress Chen Qing? Is it as bad as your attitude towards her in the photos?"

Zheng Ying gave a high-five and said there was no problem

Zheng Ying skillfully directed the chaotic media, remarkably transforming their disorganized swarm into neatly arranged rows and columns.

Zheng Ying pointed at the media and said: "My friend, I must criticize you! Your question has gone off track! But I am not afraid of going off track; I can answer you honestly. My chest and my heart are both completely natural and unpolluted, as true and pure as nature itself"

Shen Yifan turned and walked towards his lounge, leaving behind a remark as he walked

Media A continued to ask: "May I ask what your thoughts are after watching it?"

A hearty laughter erupted among the media group

When the security chief returned to report that the fans had already dispersed, leaving only the media representatives, Zheng Ying snapped her fingers and stood up

The director pursed his lips and muttered softly: "Tsk tsk, what kind of illness is this? Is it just a matter of saying it, and it will be good?"

Media D inquired: "Miss Zheng, may I ask you, is what is mentioned in the article regarding you and the male lead and the second male lead true?"

After pondering over this sentence twice, the assistant rolled her eyes in confusion at Shen Yifan's back.

When Chen Qing saw Zheng Ying in the mirror, she was taken aback. As she moved, the makeup artist's eyeliner pencil drew a long black line from beneath her eyelid all the way to the base of her ear

Media E inquired: "You mentioned that someone is using stills from the script to create a narrative, could you please explain what this means? Do you know who this person is? And why are they doing this?"

Media B inquired: "Miss Zheng, is what was mentioned in that article true?"

Zheng Ying ignored her, pulled out a chair, sat down opposite her, and continued to smile cheerfully

Thus, Media A asked her: "Miss Zheng, have you seen the articles about you online?"

Chen Qing's grip on her phone tightened increasingly, each knuckle turning white.

Wan Yuchen's adorable face was filled with admiration and reverence

The media emitted laughter that sounded more pleasant and resonated over a wider range than before

Yu Youyi could not withstand the pressure and agreed to Zheng Ying's request, but he stipulated a condition: "If I feel that you are not handling it well, I will take over the situation directly, and thereafter you shall not say a word; everything must be left to me to manage"

Shen Yifan waved his hand, indicating that he had nothing that needed to be delayed

How could he bring out such a reckless bear-like thing, what time is it, he doesn't seem to have a care in the world at all

What was supposed to be a tense visit suddenly turned into a harmonious and humorous atmosphere

Discuss life and the future

The director stood nearby, dumbfounded, and asked his companion Yu Youyi, "Wow, this girl is amazing! Youyi, I must say, does your girl usually play the pig to eat the tiger?"

Zheng Ying answered the media's questions with ease. With a deft touch, she skillfully addressed the inquiries while occasionally injecting humor, providing excellent responses and significantly enlivening the atmosphere

"May I ask if your chest is real?" the media representative C asked with a smile

... ...

Zheng Ying calmly walked in front of the media, where reporters crowded around her, holding microphones and cameras. Everyone was asking questions, their voices mingling chaotically. Anyone with a little less composure would go mad or lash out upon hearing such a cacophony.

The director clearly understood the origin of this turmoil, and was also infuriated by Chen Qing's abrupt dismissal at a critical moment. Upon hearing Zheng Ying's question, he almost answered in a fit of resentment: "Of course not!"

Zheng Ying quietly followed inside

Zheng Ying attempted to persuade Yu Youyi to handle the chaotic situation outside by herself

The media is filled with increasingly harmonious laughter

Chen Qing sneered, "No need, you should just leave!" She picked up the phone that was placed on the vanity.

Yu's expression changed in an instant, from "What a misfortune, why applaud at this moment" to "The child has grown up and finally understands gratitude" and finally to "Did I hear that correctly"

As soon as Zheng Ying appeared, the media's flashbulbs went off incessantly, as if they were free, clicking away at her.

Zheng Ying maintained a proper smile: "Regarding this issue, I cannot speak carelessly, but I also cannot suffer in silence. Therefore, I can only say that whoever ultimately benefits from this matter is the one with ulterior motives"

"Friendship Brother, I never knew you could speak so well when you are not scolding me!" The one applauding is Zheng Ying, her face adorned with a sparkling expression reminiscent of tears, yet her eyes hold not a single tear. "I am truly moved to the utmost!" She stops clapping and instead takes Yu Youyi's hand, "But I refuse your proposal!"

Zheng Ying nodded: "I see."

The director's lips moved, hesitating to speak, and ultimately swallowed the words he wished to say.

Zheng Ying smiled and said, "It's nothing much, people outside say that my attitude towards you is poor, so I thought I would take the initiative to come and show you some goodwill!"

When Zheng Ying smiles, her smile is particularly sly: "Why not let the security take these people away first!"

After all the media reporters had left, Shen Yifan quietly asked his assistant: "How much stake did Chen Qing's uncle invest in this play?"

The assistant then asked, "So should we go out and address the situation now, or ...?"

The director was highly appreciative of her answer and raised his hand to give her a high five

She finished speaking and dashed out the door towards the media gathering at the filming site

Zheng Ying smiled as she looked at the black line Chen Qing asked the makeup artist to step out first

"Having taken such a small share, they are already stirring up trouble, which is truly uncomfortable to witness," he said nonchalantly to his assistant. "Find an opportunity to establish a connection with Chen Qing's uncle."

She stuffed a tissue into Chen Qing's hand and left gracefully.