The Unexpected Rise Before My Exit from the Entertainment Industry

Chapter 13

Qin Wei waved her hand:

"It's okay, it's okay, I said we're discussing professional issues, so there's nothing we can't say, please continue, whoever it is doesn't matter..."

Anti-fan:

[OMG did I hear what I think I heard!? Shen-Qin couple confirmed!]

[Is it really? Neither of them has admitted it! There's no way superstar Shen Kai would look down on Qin Wei, much less be interested in a newcomer!]

[Is it true or not? She dares to mention Shen Kai in front of Qin Wei, she's quite brave...]

[It's normal for her to uncontrollably mention the person she likes, so Shen-Qin couple confirmed!]

[You guys, what are you talking about? Why are so many people watching this segment of their chat? Is there some inside story? I don't get it.]

[Let me brief everyone on the timeline - Shen and Qin were rumored to be together over a year ago while shooting a drama, neither responded. Six months later, Qin was photographed going to a hotel with another actor, damaging her commercial value. Around the same time, Shen took on a new role, and Shen-Qin were rumored to be officially together.]

[So is this a meeting of Shen Kai's new flame and old lover today? With Qin Wei's temper, it's surprising she didn't rip her face off just for daring to actively mention Shen Kai in front of her?]

[Who cares, Shen Qingqing isn't a third party, and back then it was Qin who cheated anyway. Let's not talk about this, I'm disgusted that she still has the face to appear on this show.]

[I used to ship Shen and Qin, didn't expect their relationship to be like this, now I ship them even more!]

...

Qin Wei still doesn't know anything about the "Shen-Qin couple" speculation. She sat on the bed drying her hair while listening to Shen Qingqing ramble on endlessly about her experiences and insights, most of which she learned while shooting films. She repeatedly praised Shen Kai for being very professional and friendly to everyone. Each time she glanced furtively at Qin Wei as she spoke.

Yet Qin Wei remained composed throughout, seeming unaffected.

Shen Qingqing found this very strange. From getting to know Shen Kai a little, she could unintentionally hear him mention this woman from time to time. From his words, Shen Qingqing felt Qin Wei should really like Shen Kai, but there seemed to be some contradiction between them too. Yet they should care about each other. But...

Just a few months ago, when the media mentioned Shen Kai in front of her, she would angrily leave. How come today she has no reaction at all?

She doesn't even ask her to stop or say "that's enough", a "hmph" would also do...

Otherwise how can she make the audience feel that she's being bullied by Qin Wei because of rumors with Shen Kai? And make Shen Kai see innocent old her being mistreated by his ex, and feel guilty?

Without Qin Wei's cooperation, Shen Qingqing can't act out this solo play.

Shen Qingqing glanced at Qin Wei again. She looked so calm, not like she was acting. Or perhaps her acting skills were so superb that she could act naturally?

She even felt Qin Wei was somewhat nonchalant.

Has she already moved on from this relationship?

Why is it different from what she knew?

...

The covert probing yielded no results. Shen Qingqing could only change the topic, saying she wanted to sleep early. The next morning, Qin Wei went out to the yard to load corn onto the car, with Li Hanming also coming early to help.

Qin Wei exclaimed, "I thought the crew would let us ride a trishaw into town, I even prepared to bring a tent for camping."

Anti-fan:

[Then it would become a wilderness survival show.]

...

Along with them was a cart full of corn stalks. The program team rented them a stall at the marketplace. As soon as they got off the car, they busied themselves unloading.

"Teachers, since you're out here to earn money, we need to set some rules. You can't go back until all the corn is sold."

The program team gently reminded them.

Qin Wei immediately asked, "What about when it's sold out?"

"Then the mission is accomplished."

"No."

Qin Wei switched to bargaining mode.

"The program team is petty with us, so we can't be gracious with you either. I estimated there's about a thousand corncobs. The money made belongs to me, and the program team gives me another 500 on top."

"Teacher Qin, you're quite shrewd..."

"No, we go down together. Sell each corncob for one cent now... mission accomplished in no time."

"Alright, alright, we'll do as you say..."

...

By the time they reached the marketplace, it was still early. The program team had efficiently rented a stall for them. As they unloaded, some people had already noticed them and gathered around to watch the spectacle.

Soon, someone recognized Qin Wei and pointed at her, "Isn't this a big celebrity? Why is she here selling corn?"

Based on the program team's understanding of her, she surely couldn't let go of her image and wouldn't be able to keep face.

Just yesterday she was trying to play hero insisting on selling corn, but how could a celebrity of her status experience the hardship of peddling goods? Most of all, being openly gossiped about to her face, Qin Wei would definitely get angry.

The staff whispered among themselves, but Director A waved his hand, "She's been quite unusual since coming on the show this time. It's probably to rehabilitate her image and endure humiliation for profit. I guess she'll take the down-to-earth route. Whatever others say, she'll endure it."

On the other side, Qin Wei smiled and nodded, "People should try more things while young. Just think of me as a part-timer."

Spectator:

"You're a huge celebrity, earning millions a day, yet you're out here earning tens or single digits!"

"Bro, your words are too biased. I haven't taken any jobs in half a year, what money have I earned?"

Qin Wei picked up three corncobs and put them in a plastic bag, speaking while stuffing them into his arms,

"I've chatted with you the most, please support me by buying three corncobs!"

Three corncobs weren't expensive, so the man readily bought them.

The surrounding people, other than using their phones to film, were also eager to talk to her.

Seeing the enthusiasm, Qin Wei addressed the gathered crowd, "The corn was freshly picked under the sun yesterday. Today they're only 1 yuan each. Of course, I've also prepared some incentives to boost sales -

Buy 5 corncobs and I'll answer a question, buy 10 corncobs and I'll take a photo with you. The more you buy, the more freebies, while stocks last."

Hearing this, the crowd erupted into a frenzy, scrambling to buy corn.

The program team and anti-fans were dumbfounded by Qin Wei's move -

[This is definitely scripted right? She doesn't have the brains or thick skin to do this for real!]

[Look at how people in the industry use any underhanded means for profit, forgetting they've gone stale. Who's buying what she's selling?]

[All I see is hard work... Even if it's scripted, I think she's quite committed. Her hands are chapped from shucking corn, yet she's still enthusiastically selling it. Back when she was most popular, some brand gave her a bag and she threw it on the ground, saying the bamboo handle hurt her hands. So many people scolded her for it.]

[Program team, can you make a compilation of Qin Wei interacting with customers selling corn? Don't edit anything out, I'm willing to pay to watch it!]

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The official responded by making a member-only compilation as requested. It even attracted new platform subscribers who signed up just to watch this -