The Movie Queen's Mouth is Blessed - Chapter 21

The comments below the post had exploded.

“Tsk tsk, isn’t this solid evidence? So many people have heard Dou Fang talk about this. It seems Jiang Xiaobai was quite aggressive back then. Who would’ve thought?”

“I guess this is what they mean by ‘all that glitters is not gold.’ How shameless can someone be? No matter how pretty her face is, it’s still disgusting!”

“Am I the only one who thinks the sketch is well done? Clearly, she has some skill.”

While a few people marveled at the sketch’s quality, most comments were filled with curses and condemnation.

Jiang Xiaobai had no doubt that if she stood before these netizens right now, they’d hurl rotten vegetables and eggs at her!

“Xiaobai, your situation… seems grim,” Dong Ran said, her brows knitted in concern and a touch of regret.

She had advised Jiang Xiaobai earlier not to respond, knowing that while she’d still be criticized, the public’s short memory would eventually let the matter fade.

But now? Jiang Xiaobai’s counterattack had only fueled the fire, and Dou Fang had come forward with even more damning evidence. What could they possibly do now?

Even with Dong Ran’s extensive experience, they were in a tight spot. This scandal would leave an indelible stain on Jiang Xiaobai’s career unless the company stepped in.

And if things escalated further, her acting career could suffer a devastating blow!

Dong Ran expected Jiang Xiaobai to panic, but surprisingly, she remained calm.

“No wonder she was so confident. So this is her trump card,” Jiang Xiaobai murmured, a faint smile playing on her lips as she looked at the sketch.

“Xiaobai!” Dong Ran exclaimed, frustrated.

“Sister Ran, do you really think I’d confront her without a plan?” Jiang Xiaobai chuckled. “Don’t worry about this. There’s no need to involve the company. I can handle it.”

“Handle it? How?” Dong Ran asked, disbelief written all over her face.

“Sister Ran, how long do you think it’ll take for this news to reach its peak?” Jiang Xiaobai countered.

“Probably by tomorrow,” Dong Ran replied.

If Jiang Xiaobai and Dou Fang were more famous, the news would have spread like wildfire in just a few hours. But since they weren’t household names, it would have taken longer.

“Alright, then I’ll deal with it tomorrow,” Jiang Xiaobai said, closing her phone.

They had just returned to the hotel. Dong Ran wanted to press further but decided to keep her mouth shut.

She could only hope that Jiang Xiaobai honestly had a solution.

Though, in her heart, Dong Ran thought the odds were slim.

Jiang Xiaobai had assumed the scandal would blow over, and she’d step in when the time was right. But she didn’t expect someone to seize the opportunity to kick her while she was down.

Zhao Shan reposted Dou Fang’s Weibo post. Perhaps having learned from their last encounter, she added no commentary—just a single “thinking” emoji.

Netizens still remembered the recent conflict between Zhao Shan and Jiang Xiaobai, especially Zhao Shan’s comments about the “cursed female supporting role.” Now, with Jiang Xiaobai embroiled in scandal, the comments section was flooded with reactions.

“Wow, you called it! She didn’t break her leg, but with this scandal, she probably won’t be able to keep her role, right?”

“Looks like the female supporting role really is cursed.”

“Whether the crew keeps her or not, I’m boycotting her! I won’t watch any drama she’s in. Legend of the Nine Heavens should replace her immediately!”

“Someone with such poor character should disappear from the public eye. What’s the point of being pretty if you’re rotten inside?”

Jiang Xiaobai skimmed the top comments and frowned, her eyes flashing angrily at the overwhelming demand for her removal from the drama.

As she scrolled, she noticed an entertainment magazine’s official Weibo account had posted an article titled, “Homewrecker with No Morals—Why Is Such a Person Cast in a Popular Drama?”

The article began by criticizing the chaotic state of the entertainment industry, citing examples of celebrities caught in scandals—cheating spouses and abandoned wives—before turning its focus to Jiang Xiaobai.

It detailed the entire scandal, ensuring that even those unfamiliar could quickly grasp the story.

While the tone was harsh, the facts seemed undeniable. But then the article took an interesting turn.

It questioned how Jiang Xiaobai, a relatively unknown actress with mediocre acting skills, had landed the supporting role in Legend of the Nine Heavens. After all, the two actresses previously considered for the role were far more established.

The article insinuated that Jiang Xiaobai must have had connections within the production team, perhaps even with a particular investor.

It concluded by urging the Legend of the Nine Heavens crew to reconsider Jiang Xiaobai’s casting, warning that keeping her would alienate viewers and harm the drama’s reputation.

Below the article, a top comment caught Jiang Xiaobai’s attention, “You’re absolutely right! One of the drama’s investors is President Zhao, known for his many female companions. Jiang Xiaobai got the role through him!”

Jiang Xiaobai stared at the comment, her brows knitting together in confusion.

Why was President Zhao being dragged into this?

When she saw the trending post, Jiang Xiaobai suspected someone was behind it. Her first guess was Zhao Shan.

Dou Fang had a motive, but since they were both signed to the same company, it was unlikely the company would allow such a smear campaign against one of its own.

But seeing this comment at the top, untouched by the blogger, made her rethink.

Zhao Shan was President Zhao’s niece! She’d have to be insane to throw her uncle under the bus.

The waters were getting murkier by the minute. A cold glint flashed in Jiang Xiaobai’s eyes.

Just then, her phone rang.

Surprisingly, it wasn’t Dong Ran calling—it was President Zhao himself.

“President Zhao, hello,” Jiang Xiaobai answered.

“Jiang Xiaobai, you really know how to cause trouble,” President Zhao said calmly, but his words had an underlying weight.

“I’m sorry. This wasn’t my intention,” Jiang Xiaobai replied.

“It seems our collaboration will have to end. Given the public pressure, we can’t keep you in Legend of the Nine Heavens. As for the new project… let’s just forget about it.”