Chapter 21 : Patron, Please Keep Me 1 (2/2)

‘This is why authors who are their protagonist’s biological mothers are terrifying.’

Shi Sheng cleaned up before leaving the restroom. The members of the filming crew had already started returning from the break as they returned to their positions.

She had come a bit late though not too late. It was at the time when she had just received Xi Mo’s ‘protection’. Today she was on the filming set of a TV drama the agent who Xi Mo had arranged for her picked out. Her role was the supporting female lead.

This TV drama was adapted from a novel. After it aired, the response was pretty abysmal compared to other drama. This was because the plot was rather badly constructed and had no shining points. And because people on the set deliberately made things difficult for her, Jiang Wan hadn’t performed too well. This TV drama became a dark spot on Jiang Wan’s history and people said it was because of her that this TV drama was ruined.

Shi Sheng ignored the director’s infuriated roars as she let the makeup artist help her to put on makeup to cover up the swelling on her face.

“Sluts are such pussies[5].”

Shi Sheng looked up at the speaker, the woman who slapped her: Lin Shanshan.

This woman was a pretty important character. Of this book which consisted of around a million {1,000,000} or so words, she managed to last for around 500,000 words in. This woman bravely undertook the responsibility of being the villain in the early parts of the story, making countless sacrifices for the sake of cannon fodder and villains everywhere.

She was also under Dongfang Entertainment and was the one currently being promoted by the company in this period. She had been planning on recommending someone else for this role but the company arranged for Jiang Wan to take it instead. That was where the enmity between Lin Shanshan and Jiang Wan began.

“Lin Shanshan, I have marked down this slap for you.” Shi Sheng pointed at the makeup-covered swelling on her face as a ruthless glint flashed in her eyes.

For some reason, Lin Shanshan felt shivers run down her spine. Those eyes which had previously been full of insecurities and weaknesses were now as dark and threatening as a wolf’s, deterring others from meeting that gaze.

When Lin Shanshan finally awoke from her daze, Shi Sheng had already walked off.

Lin Shanshan rubbed her chest. “Why did that little slut’s gaze suddenly turn scary? Hmph, she thinks she can scare me with just a look, does she take me for a vegetarian[6]!”

The makeup artist pretended not to hear what Lin Shanshan said as she packed up and left.

[1] Cities are tiered in China. It goes in descending order: Capital (Beijing)>First-tier>Second-tier>Third-tier. The difference is in the relative wealth of its inhabitants and its population size. Correct me if I’m wrong.

[2] In the raws, it says ‘女三’, which is the third most important female lead. It goes in descending order of importance: Lead->Supporting lead->Second supporting lead

[3] ‘暖男’ or ‘nuan3nan2’ literally means warm man. It’s used to describe men who are warm, kind and caring.

[4] Celebrities are arranged into ranks based on their fame and popularity. I think 18 is the lowest. The one rank higher than rank 1 is one that has won the ‘Best Actor’/’影帝’ or ‘Best Actress’/’影后’ Award. I think anyone more interested in this should go check out I Really Am A Superstar. I think they explain better?

[5] The raws said ‘矫情’ which is like delicate/prissy/unable to put up with hardship. But none of those really… fit? So… we got this which I think fits best.

[6] Usually, /carnivore = brave/ while \vegetarian = coward\

Author’s note:

There were some little angels who had doubts about why my protagonist was so amazing. *cough* There is a reason for that and it’ll be written later on. Just take it that it’s her cheat.

And because she’s already OP, I didn’t let System give her any more hacks (I won’t admit it’s for the sake of allowing her to dominate System later on.)

Do not doubt that Chu Tang is the male lead. Of course, his name will be different later on. Just look for the key words ‘Hidden Quest’.

(This is actually the story of the rehabilitation plan of two scumbags. Let’s see who can be scummier. Of course, scumbags take a lot of time to fall in love so of course it isn’t going to be love at first sight. It’s not a tragedy, I swear it’s not. The scumbag protagonists are just currently in the ‘hate’ phase of their love-hate relationship~)

It’s my birthday today, more updates coming up later~