The Movie Queen's Mouth is Blessed - Chapter 34

[Lin Lin the Little Fairy: I used to dream of working in a TV station, thinking it would allow me to get close to glamorous celebrities. But now I realize how naive I was… What I’ve seen is entirely different from what I imagined. After experiencing the hardships, my dream has shattered, and I’ve understood how foolish I was to idolize stars! Well, this industry probably isn’t for me. It’s time to figure out what I truly love.]

Earlier in March, she had also posted a rather gloomy Weibo update.

Soon, netizens gathered information revealing that the interview program had been recorded in March, though it aired in April.

This seemed to confirm the rumors, and in an instant, the topic “Li Biying’s Divaness” skyrocketed to the top of real-time trends.

Jiang Xiaobai shook her head as she read the news on her phone.

Feeling quite pleased, she applied a face mask, listened to music, and read her script, thoroughly enjoying herself.

Meanwhile, Li Biying was in a terrible mood, teetering on the edge of fury.

“What did I ever do to Guo Zi? Why is she targeting me?”

Li Biying was furious. As soon as she heard the news, she watched the video. When she heard Guo Zi subtly pointing the finger at her, she nearly threw her phone across the room!

“Calm down. You need to keep your cool and not give anyone more ammunition.”

Her manager, Mr. Xu, whom Li Biying called Brother Xu, was a top-tier agent with extensive experience handling such situations at her company. Even he, however, was visibly frustrated.

All artists have flaws—no one is perfect. Some flaws are minor and easily overlooked, while others involve moral or behavioral issues. If evidence of such problems surfaces, the artist is bound to face backlash.

Since he started managing her, Brother Xu had known about Li Biying’s lousy temper and diva-like behavior. While she could rein it in around higher-ups, she often let her true colors show around those she deemed inferior.

Brother Xu had always tried to keep her in check, whispering reminders whenever he was around. But with three artists under his care—all quite famous—he couldn’t always be by her side. And in those moments, she inevitably caused trouble!

Fortunately, the company was large and supportive, often suppressing scandals before they could surface. But this time, the situation had escalated too quickly.

Who could have guessed that Guo Zi would expose Li Biying on a public program? The two had only interacted once during work and had no other connection. What on earth was Guo Zi thinking?

“Brother Xu, you have to help me! Quick, get them to take down the trending topics—”

Before Brother Xu could respond, his phone chimed. When he opened it, his face darkened.

Li Biying’s heart sank as she leaned over to look. Her vision blurred as she read:

“Breaking News! Guo Zi Confirms the Identity of the L-Surname Actress!”

[Round Guo Zi v: We agreed beforehand, so don’t blame me if you figure it out~]

The message was clear: Guo Zi had personally confirmed that the L-surname actress was Li Biying!

In the entertainment industry, kicking someone when they’re down is all too familiar. With Li Biying now in the spotlight, others didn’t take long to join in.

[Little Qiao with a Banana Fan: I’ve wanted to say this for a while, but I was afraid her delusional fans wouldn’t believe me! I used to be a fan of L and even went to see her on the film set. What I witnessed was appalling—her assistant stood under the scorching sun, holding an umbrella and a mini fan for her while she sipped on iced drinks. She was sitting there playing on her phone, and when we fans asked for autographs, she glared at us impatiently and didn’t even take the pen. That was the moment I lost all respect for her.]

[Anonymous: There have been rumors of her diva behavior. She once made people wait two hours for a promotional event. But her company’s PR is so strong that any hint of scandal gets buried.]

While these netizens’ comments might be taken with a grain of salt, what truly shook Brother Xu and Li Biying was a statement from a director in the industry:

[Old Hu Isn’t Washed Up v: I only worked with L once. Her acting is a 6/10, but her attitude is a 12/10. I can’t afford to work with such an actress and will refuse future collaborations.]

This director, known for his bluntness, was once thriving but faded in recent years due to a lack of hit films. His straightforward nature and zero tolerance for bad behavior were well-known, and his words carried weight.

Even Li Biying’s fans began to waver in their support.

Li Biying’s follower count dropped by two million in less than two hours!

When Jiang Xiaobai arrived on set the next day, Director Niu informed her that Li Biying had called in sick and her scenes would be rescheduled.

“Sick? Yeah, right! With her popularity plummeting, she’s probably too busy trying to salvage her reputation to film!”

“Can she ever recover? Everyone who’s worked with her knows her true colors. Only her naive fans still buy into her innocent persona!”

“Exactly! Remember how she offended half the crew on her first day here over some styling issue…”

Li Biying was the most famous actress in the crew. While many disliked her personality, they often tried to curry favor with her, hoping to benefit from her success.

But now that she was under fire, the cast and crew couldn’t help but gossip, recounting her flaws with glee as if they were relishing her downfall.

“What are you all talking about? Have you memorized your lines yet?”

Director Niu’s sharp reprimand silenced the room, his brow furrowed.

While he felt a slight sense of schadenfreude over Li Biying’s predicament, he was more concerned about the impact on the drama.

Li Biying was the lead actress, and her tarnished reputation would inevitably affect the viewership of “The Legend of Nine Heavens.”

Replacing her now was out of the question—too much of the filming had already been completed, and reshooting would be a massive undertaking.

Director Niu’s rebuke abruptly ended the chatter. The actors quickly lowered their heads, pretending to study their scripts.