DTBS – Chapter 45
Chapter 45: Aggressive PDA
"Are there really any celebrities nowadays who succeed based on their skills and hard work?"
"All the hard work in the entertainment industry is fake. Take Qin Qingshang, for example. Who knows what methods she used to climb up? She suddenly became popular. If she didn't have someone backing her, I wouldn't believe it."
Qin Qingshang was just about to come out of the toilet stall when she heard these words. Almost instinctively, she decided to wait a little longer.
The two female voices outside continued...
"How else could she climb? By climbing in bed."
"But her new drama's director seems to be a woman."
"What year are you living in? Same-sex marriage is legal, sister!"
"But looking at Qin Qingshang, I think she's quite straight."
"Please, can't a straight woman sleep with a woman? Who made that rule? Isn't sleeping with a woman better than with a man? At least a woman won't run out of steam halfway."
"...Are you a lesbian?"
"What, do you look down on lesbians?"
"No, I don't look down on them..."
"I'm not a lesbian, I'm straight."
"Then why are you speaking up for lesbians? You scared me, I thought you were a lesbian."
"Can't a straight woman speak up for lesbians? What kind of logic is that?"
"I... I'm not talking about this with you anymore. Back to Qin Qingshang, is she really going to be finished this time? I've disliked her for a long time."
"Ah? Why do you dislike her? I think she's quite good-looking."
"I didn't have any particular feelings before, but ever since that IOM ad, I've disliked her. It was supposed to be Ming Siwen's endorsement, but she snatched it."
"Didn't IOM say they had already decided on Qin Qingshang?"
"That was just PR after the fact. It was always Ming Siwen before. Why did they suddenly switch to her? Ming Siwen is much prettier than her."
"I don't think Ming Siwen is prettier than her. Although I don't approve of Qin Qingshang's methods, her face is genuinely beautiful. And Ming Siwen's methods aren't exactly clean either."
"Are you trying to pick a fight?"
"It's true. I heard before that she was kept by some big shot..."
"Bang bang——"
The stall door was suddenly knocked hard twice, startling the two gossiping women.
Realizing someone had been listening, they cursed, "Why are you eavesdropping on people talking?", and scurried away.
After a while longer, confirming there was truly no sound outside, Qin Qingshang finally emerged from the stall and went to the sink to wash her hands.
Just then, her phone suddenly rang. She quickly grabbed two tissues to dry her hands and answered, "Hello? Director Ning, what's up?"
"Qingshang," Director Ning Pingliu's voice held a hint of guilt, "Didn't Jiang Yueping withdraw from the group? I was originally thinking about who should fill this spot, but just now someone recommended herself to me, and her acting is quite good."
"That's a good thing, Director Ning. Why the tone?"
"It's Ming Siwen. Didn't I see the online battlefield? Now some people are dragging Ming Siwen into it to mock you, saying you stole her ad and whatnot. Weibo fans are cursing at each other, even comparing your acting skills. I'm just worried that being in the same group might... stir up bigger conflicts."
"It's fine. Let them argue online, it's all fake. Marketing accounts are just seeking attention and giving us free publicity." Qin Qingshang stared at herself in the mirror, a smile suddenly appearing on her face. "It's also good for co-actors to have pressure and acting chemistry. And I believe, acting with Teacher Ming, we will put on a good show."
"Are you really okay with it?"
Qin Qingshang's voice was serious: "I don't want to delay the crew's progress because of this kind of thing. Besides, Ming Siwen is indeed a very good candidate."
Ming Siwen had acting skills and popularity, her appearance was suitable, and she had won awards. In the past, she had to restrain her edge due to her status, but this time she was the female lead and could show her true strength.
An actress, naturally, should take revenge in an actress's way. She would crush Ming Siwen with her strength in front of everyone.
Filled with fighting spirit, Qin Qingshang returned to the private room and ate her vegetables with much more enthusiasm.
"Is something on your mind?" Tao Qiuyun poured her some water.
"CEO Tao, compared to Ming Siwen, who do you think is better?" Qin Qingshang looked up at her.
Tao Qiuyun put down the kettle. Her hands were clasped, her expression clear: "In terms of appearance, you are prettier; in terms of behavior and morals, you have more self; in terms of professional acting, I've only seen your video clips and can't make a comparative statement; but in terms of methods, she is more mature."
"She's more mature? Does that mean I'm childish?" The cat pouted.
"Not childish," a slight smile was in the woman's eyes, "but sincere. You are straightforward, with your own principles and bottom line. Even though this kind of personality can easily lead to disadvantages, I still respect you."
And I will protect you.
"Okay~ I know you respect people," the cat's fur was smoothed. "Ming Siwen is coming to the crew to film. She's met you before, so if you visit the set later, it's best to be more cautious."
"Why is she coming to film with you?"
"Before, a female actress in the crew insinuated things about me online and then quit. The role of the second female lead is now empty, so she recommended herself to the director."
Finally mentioning this matter, Tao Qiuyun's eyebrows twitched slightly. She used this opportunity to ask: "Did someone online curse at you? Do you need my help to handle it?"
"No need," Qin Qingshang waved her hand decisively. "Why would I need to trouble CEO Tao with such a small matter? I can handle it myself. I haven't been in the industry for so long for nothing."
The prepared speech couldn't be used, and her words were blocked. Tao Qiuyun pursed her lips and could only nod to show she understood.
Wang Huai was left at the company to handle important matters for Tao Qiuyun. This business trip, she brought Zheng Liuyu.
At seven o'clock the next evening, Tao Qiuyun's plane took off on time. When she reached her destination, it was still late at night, one in the morning.
After sleeping again at the hotel and having breakfast in the morning, she politely declined the company of Zheng Liuyu and various conference attendees, choosing to stroll alone on the street. The on-site inspection was scheduled for three in the afternoon. Before that, she wanted to relax properly.
Standing on the stone bridge, the river water flowed slowly beneath. Gazing at the distant blue sky and white clouds, Tao Qiuyun uncharacteristically took out her phone and snapped a landscape photo.
Big Cat, what is she doing?
It was currently daylight saving time, which meant it was four in the afternoon in Tianhua. She should still be filming.
"Qinqin's mom?" Chang Suiyou walked towards Tao Qiuyun, carrying a bag. A smile appeared on her face: "I didn't expect to see you here. Are you traveling? Why are you alone?"
"Teacher Chang," Tao Qiuyun was also surprised to see her here. "I'm not traveling, I'm on a business trip. And you...?"
She noticed Chang Suiyou's attire: a silk charcoal gray striped shirt paired with khaki high-waisted pants, her long hair pinned up. Unlike the meticulous look she had at school, she seemed more casual, her demeanor relaxed, her pace unhurried, easily catching people's attention.
"I'm on annual leave." Chang Suiyou tilted her head slightly, reaching up to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear, revealing her fair neck. Tao Qiuyun noticed the star necklace on her neck.
"Teacher Chang, you're different from usual." Tao Qiuyun had to admit, she really appreciated this style of dress on her. It showcased her strengths well. She loved seeing girls shine with confidence.
"Do I look better?" Chang Suiyou smiled as she walked towards her, her high heels tapping out a pleasant rhythm on the stone bridge. She seemed to speak from the heart: "It's a fashion capital, after all. I can't just come dressed casually."
"Beautiful," Tao Qiuyun didn't hold back her praise, nodding: "This style really highlights Teacher Chang's advantages."
"Really?" Chang Suiyou adjusted the strap of her shoulder bag, leaning lazily against the stone bridge railing, gazing into the distance: "Being praised by someone as excellent as Qinqin's mom, I'm very happy. Many worries instantly disappear~"
"Teacher Chang's worries, are they related to the children?"
"No, family worries. My family keeps urging me to get married, always asking if I plan to get married and have children since I'm with kids every day?" The woman sighed, "But it's precisely because I'm with kids every day. Sometimes they are little angels, and sometimes they are like little devils."
"Yes, children are always unpredictable." Tao Qiuyun strongly agreed with this point.
Some of the little cat's actions and words were truly headache-inducing, but no matter whether she should be hit or scolded, she couldn't bring herself to...
Saying she would use a belt to discipline the child with Qin Qingshang before was just talk. After all, this was her and Qin Qingshang's daughter. As soon as she saw the cat's eyes, her heart instantly softened. She couldn't spoil her enough!
"May I ask something presumptuous?" Chang Suiyou turned to look at her, her gaze showing a hint of confusion: "Qinqin's mom, you're still so young, but your child is already over four years old. You must have had a child very early. Why? Was it also because your family was rushing you to get married?"
Tao Qiuyun paused slightly, seemingly thinking, then said: "It wasn't about being rushed to marry. It's because I liked her and wanted to marry her."
"That's wonderful~" Chang Suiyou sighed with some emotion, envying her: "You and Qinqin's mom must be very loving, right?"
"Yes." Tao Qiuyun nodded.
"But you said before that your wife wasn't in good health. What happened?" Chang Suiyou was concerned. "I have an uncle who is a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, very skilled in conditioning the body. If needed, I can recommend him."
"It's fine, she doesn't have any problems." Tao Qiuyun declined her kind offer. After thinking for a moment, she felt that saying it like that sounded too cold, especially since Teacher Chang was being kind. So she added: "She just often... goes through wind and rain, through water and fire, plus her irregular schedule, so she gets sick from time to time."
Actors, you know, are more or less prone to getting sick. That was indeed the case; she wasn't lying.
Chang Suiyou: "?"
What kind of profession is that? Firefighter or lifeguard?
"I saw you taking photos just now," Chang Suiyou changed the subject, "Was your wife checking up on you?"
"No," Tao Qiuyun shook her head. She suddenly smiled tenderly, her eyes soft: "I wanted to share the scenery I saw with her."
Chang Suiyou was momentarily speechless. After a few seconds, she continued: "Then did you show her the family photo of the cat I took before?"
"Yes, she said I was very well-behaved," as if she had finally found someone to pour out her emotions to, the hidden love in the woman's eyes finally completely showed. "But I think she is cuter. She is the cutest."
I like her so much!
Chang Suiyou: "...I didn't expect Qinqin's mom to be such a sentimental person."
"Please excuse me, Teacher Chang," Tao Qiuyun adjusted the hair behind her ear, feeling a little embarrassed. "However, if Teacher Chang meets someone she likes in the future, someone she hopes to spend the rest of her life with, she will also be like me, unable to control her emotions."
Even, her joys, angers, sorrows, and delights will be controlled by her.
The two chatted for a while, exchanged information about the hotels they were staying at, and Tao Qiuyun, citing having something to do, was the first to suggest parting ways.
After the woman's back was completely out of sight, the smile on Chang Suiyou's face gradually disappeared. Her lazy posture was gone. She leaned against the railing, looking into the distance, lost in thought...
"032, you said Tao Qiuyun would like me, right?"
System 032: "According to the novel's plot, the female lead will meet you on this stone bridge. She will be attracted to you and start pursuing you."
Chang Suiyou: "Hehe, does she look like she's attracted to me? She's practically showing off her affection with her wife to the whole world, constantly shoving cold 'dog food' into my mouth!"
System 032: "Uh..."
Chang Suiyou: "The feedback email I asked you to send to the main system before, did you get a result? What's going on with that Tao Aiqin? Isn't the female lead supposed to be single? Now not only has my meeting with her been moved up a lot, she even has a daughter!"
System 032: "The main system has not read the email yet."
Chang Suiyou: "I'm telling you, this is a bug, right? She has a daughter and you still want me to follow the romance plotline with her? You want me to be the mistress, right? I'm telling you, this sister isn't doing it!"
System 032: "Please calm down, Host. We haven't received any bug alerts. Please don't question us casually. We are a properly established, legitimate system."
Chang Suiyou: "Then tell me, how am I supposed to follow this plot? And you guys, you only give a general outline of the novel's direction. Give me the full text! Are you that stingy?"
System 032: "Previously, a system accidentally sent the full text to the female lead. To prevent this from happening again, the main system decided to uniformly use the article framework method to inform transmigrators about the plot."
Chang Suiyou: "Then... then tell me, how am I supposed to fall in love with Tao Qiuyun now? I'm telling you upfront, I won't be a mistress. No matter how pretty she is, I won't. That's a principle, a bottom line."
System 032: "The novel didn't mention her having a wife, only a former fiancée. What if her wife is in poor health and perhaps passes away later? Then we can continue with the plot."
Chang Suiyou: "...6"
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