The Movie Queen's Mouth is Blessed - Chapter 35

As expected, Li Biying was in deep trouble. What made her situation particularly dire was the nature of the scandal. Unlike typical controversies, two prominent figures had publicly called her out this time: a well-known variety show host and a respected industry director. Neither of them was a nobody.

If things continued this way, more people would likely step forward, each adding their own criticism. Li Biying could very well find herself in an inescapable abyss.

The entertainment industry has never been where reason prevails, and Li Biying was clearly in the wrong.

Jiang Xiaobai hadn’t anticipated that her casual remark about trouble would lead to such a massive scandal. While the incident had originated from her words, Jiang Xiaobai felt no guilt or unease. After all, it was Li Biying’s actions that had brought this upon herself.

However, it was evident that Li Biying’s company, Shenghuang Entertainment, had acted swiftly to support her—a stark contrast to how Jiang Xiaobai had been treated when she faced her troubles.

After a night of intense online activity, the topic should have continued to trend. Still, by mid-morning, its heat had waned. By noon, it had fallen out of the top 20 trending topics.

“Shenghuang really went all out this time. They must have spent a fortune. Many posts from those jumping on the bandwagon have been deleted, and some can’t be commented on or shared anymore. Impressive.”

“Of course. She’s one of Shenghuang’s rising stars. They’ve invested a lot in her over the years. If she were to fall now, it would be a huge loss.”

Whispers like these could be heard among the crew.

In the entertainment industry, the two major companies were Tangming and Shenghuang. Other companies were either newcomers still developing or lacked the resources and influence of these two giants.

With Shenghuang stepping in to suppress the scandal, it seemed the issue would gradually disappear.

However, just as it appeared the matter was about to blow over, someone added fuel to the fire!

[Jiang Bingqian v: As actors, we must be professional. If you’re afraid of hardship, leaving this industry is better. Our glamorous exterior hides the difficulties we endure. Behavior like yours only deepens the public’s misunderstanding of our profession.]

Who was Jiang Bingqian? She was a top-tier beauty in the industry and a recent Best Actress award winner. She skyrocketed to fame with her role in “The Seven-Star Fan.” She was one of the highest-paid actresses among the younger generation.

Every one of her Weibo posts trended, and her selfies garnered countless admirers.

Her post included a repost of a set of photos that had been leaked online. The images showed Li Biying on set, sitting in a chair with an air of arrogance. Her assistant and manager were bustling around her, holding various items clearly meant for her comfort.

The list included eye masks, seat cushions, pillows, hand warmers, water bottles, and snacks.

The scene resembled a queen holding a court.

What made it worse was the presence of other actors in the photo. It was winter, and everyone else was standing, shivering in the cold. At the same time, Li Biying sat comfortably, surrounded by her entourage.

The photo was quickly identified as being from the set of “The Thirteenth Princess,” as it featured two of the drama’s lead actors.

Both were leads, yet while others stood, Li Biying sat. While others had no assistants, Li Biying had an entire team at her beck and call.

How entitled could she be?

Jiang Bingqian’s post instantly shot to the top of the trending list, reigniting the scandal that had just started to die down.

Jiang Xiaobai noticed Director Niu glancing at his phone before storming off to make a call. She guessed he was probably calling Li Biying.

But he returned shortly, still fuming, suggesting the call hadn’t gone through.

Of course, Li Biying and her manager’s phones were likely bombarded with calls at this time.

By the afternoon, reporters had descended on the set of “The Legend of Nine Heavens.”

“Director Niu, could you spare a moment for an interview? Is it true that Li Biying behaves like a diva on set? Do you have anything to say about this?”

“As her co-stars, has Li Biying ever been rude to you? Rumor has it she often clashes with people on set. Is that true?”

The reporters’ cameras were practically shoved into Director Niu’s and the actors’ faces!

“Those rumors are baseless! We won’t be giving any interviews. Please don’t disrupt our filming!”

Director Niu coldly rejected the interview requests and tried to shoo them away, but the reporters persisted. Sensing that Li Biying might not recover from this scandal, they were determined to get an exclusive story.

“Well… we haven’t interacted much with her.”

“Yeah, it’s hard to say, haha…”

“I’m unfamiliar with her, so I don’t know much.”

The actors all gave vague responses.

But the reporters were shrewd. Their evasive answers only made it clear there was more to the story!

Jiang Xiaobai rarely witnessed such scenes. She hadn’t been famous enough to “enjoy” this attention.

The reporters’ eyes gleamed as they asked leading questions. Even a single nod from one of the actors could seal Li Biying’s fate.

Jiang Xiaobai frowned. The slight satisfaction she had felt earlier over Li Biying’s troubles had vanished entirely.

“Jiang Xiaobai, could you comment on Li Biying’s behavior on set? Rumor has it you two had a falling out. Is that true?”

Having heard some gossip, one reporter thrust a microphone toward Jiang Xiaobai, eagerly awaiting her response.

For a moment, the set fell silent. Many of the actors turned to look at Jiang Xiaobai.

It was no secret that Jiang Xiaobai and Li Biying had clashed during a meal. A few days earlier, when Jiang Xiaobai had been embroiled in a scandal, Li Biying publicly mocked her. Most of the crew knew about it.

Now, everyone was curious about what Jiang Xiaobai would say.

Some actors, who either disliked or envied Li Biying, felt their hearts race. They knew that if Jiang Xiaobai added her criticism, Li Biying would be genuinely cornered.

After all, if even her co-stars confirmed the rumors, how could she possibly recover?

Under the weight of everyone’s expectant gazes, Jiang Xiaobai spoke.

“A falling out? Nothing of the sort.”

Her tone was calm as she looked at the reporter, but her words surprised everyone, including Director Niu. “Our characters in the drama have conflicts, but that doesn’t affect our relationship. Li Biying is a dedicated actress who works hard to bring her character to life. The entire crew has recognized her performance.”