Act Three, the third year after the breakup

Busy times always pass quickly, and in the blink of an eye, Jian Ru has spent more than half a year with the crew

Mr. Wei is even more dedicated and protective of her; after all, he is just an agent. The company does not intervene, and he is powerless, only able to watch helplessly as the beautiful image she has built on screen over the years is destroyed in an instant

"Why say it early? What can be done?" She cast a glance at the wealthy heiress in a pure white wedding dress and threw a seductive look at Yue Qifei. "Will I be the main character today?!"

She is truly afraid, afraid that she will end up like those female celebrities who were involved with high-ranking officials, falling into darkness and never being able to act in dramas or take on advertisements again. It does not matter if her years of hard work are wasted, but what will happen to Jianjie’s tuition fees? How will the mortgage on her mother's house be repaid?

After much contemplation, she realized that among the people she knew, only Yue Qifei, the young master of Century Media, could help her. Therefore, she specially prepared a generous gift to attend Yue Qifei's wedding, while also expressing her gratitude for his willingness to overlook past grievances and come to her aid

In order to evade the paparazzi, she stays at home every day, afraid to go out, and even refrains from going to the hospital despite having a high fever. She clings to a hot water bottle and tells her family in Toronto in a nonchalant tone that she is doing well, asserting that the rumors are merely publicity for the newly released television series

As it seemed she was on the verge of becoming popular, at this very moment, news broke about a high-ranking official in City A who had been severely disciplined. A certain gossip magazine, unafraid of causing a stir, dug deep and unearthed a photo of Jian Ru and this official, generously dedicating the cover and three color pages to her, while passionately fabricating a scandalous narrative about the affair between the high-ranking official and a third-rate actress.

It was clearly a dinner arranged by the agency, and she could not refuse it no matter what, so she had no choice but to entertain that high-ranking official once. Now that the matter has come to light, the agency simply states, "It is purely a personal matter of the artist," completely shifting the responsibility away. As for her, she is truly caught in the crossfire, unable to rest in peace.

She left the wedding venue, dragging her swaying skirt, unaware of the lingering gaze of Yue Qifei, which remained fixed on her for a long time.

Her Weibo followers have increased exponentially, with some expressing discontent on her behalf, while many onlookers are left sighing, convinced that this is yet another instance of high-end publicity stunt. Furthermore, some insiders regard this incident as an excellent case of a third-rate actress successfully rising to the second tier.

Leveraging the "reputation" of this corrupt official, the magazine achieved great sales, and Jian Ru also experienced the feeling of "overnight fame".

The originally agreed endorsements and film contracts have all been terminated.

It is possible that the commotion caused by her actions attracted the attention of JW in City A, prompting official intervention in the investigation. As the official inquiry deepened, the nature of her relationship with high-ranking officials was clarified, and everything took a sudden turn for the better. A highly reputable newspaper in the industry helped clarify the truth, confirming that the corrupt official had a fondness for her and intended to support her, but she had declined. As for the photos taken during the dinner, they were merely a matter of social etiquette, a keepsake of the occasion. A highly reputable newspaper in the industry helped clarify the truth, confirming that the corrupt official had a fondness for her and intended to support her, but she had declined. As for the photos taken during the dinner, they were merely a matter of social etiquette, a keepsake of the occasion

After the matter settled down, she asked Wei Ye if he knew the reason behind this reversal. Wei Ye, equally puzzled, replied: "It is obvious that someone is helping you. As for who it is, think carefully about which of the people you know has the ability to do this."

Jian Ru turned halfway and became stiff

Why didn't you say so earlier

Uh! Forget I said anything. She, looking disheveled and ready to leave, heard Yue Qifei's indifferent voice coming from behind: "I heard that JW in City A is also involved in the investigation? This trivial matter of yours has even troubled their esteemed presence..."

Yue Qifei replied to her coldly, "Even if I wanted to help you, I might not have the ability to do so, not to mention that I don't want to help you at all"

Thank you for your kind support

Those were the most difficult days for her, as she watched the irresponsible slanders online every day, feeling more fear than anger

He stroked his chin in deep thought: "I can marry two years later"

Yue Qifei said again: "He has truly put a lot of thought into you... In my opinion, you might as well give in."

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Only she, who has personally experienced it, can truly understand the fine line between hell and heaven

The new drama, which has been in production for over half a year, has been released. Although the plot is sluggish and the audience response has been quite poor, with little attention given to the male and female leads, the actress playing the tragic second female lead, Jian Ru, has captured the souls of countless men with her heart-wrenching performance and enchanting melancholy.

After the television series concluded, her popularity increased day by day, and numerous endorsement deals and film offers came pouring in

The entertainment industry is a fascinating realm; to stand at the pinnacle, one must be willing to make sacrifices and tirelessly strive to ascend. However, to be buried in an abyss of no return, a single night is sufficient

At first, she did not take it seriously, merely considering it a way to entertain the public and increase her visibility. Unexpectedly, just when she was worried about the lack of sensational gossip to capture people's attention, paparazzi began to swarm in, digging for "insider information." Various rumors followed one after another, and online, she was mercilessly criticized as a "disastrous homewrecker" without any regard for her dignity.

Subsequently, it seemed as if all major entertainment magazines and newspapers had made a pact, as the public opinion took a one hundred eighty-degree turn, collectively coming to her defense and expressing grievances on her behalf. In an instant, she transformed from a kept mistress into a virtuous woman who could not be corrupted by wealth.

Even if I yield to you, I will not yield to him