Out of control and sinking

Chapter 46 Jiang Ruan and Bai Yi are a married couple on set.
"A bunch of die-hard fans suddenly appeared to support her, marketing her and Bai Yi's CP in various ways, praising her acting skills, saying that she gets into character so quickly at such a young age, the style is very strange."

Jiang Ruan's lips twitched slightly, but she didn't seem to care much: "Maybe they just want to generate some buzz, since the new drama's press conference is coming up soon."

Sister Qin nodded, but her expression did not relax: "We still can't let our guard down. I've already asked people in the company to investigate and see which marketing company is helping her with this. Li Xin is a very cunning woman, and she had some friction with you on set. I'm afraid she might have some bad intentions behind your back, which could be detrimental to you."

Jiang Ruan said, "Okay."

As she spoke, Jiang Ruan also realized something was amiss: "The Li family has already fallen from grace. I heard all their assets have been frozen and confiscated. Marketing companies are so expensive now, where did Li Xin get the money to buy marketing services?"

Sister Qin lowered her gaze: "That's exactly what I was thinking."

"You know, the entertainment industry is a mixed bag, and sometimes you don't necessarily need to be rich to get ahead."

Sister Qin's tone was meaningful when she said this.

Jiang Ruan's heart stirred slightly, and she instantly understood what she meant.

Sister Qin sees through it all but doesn't say it outright.

The conversation ended there, and after finishing their coffee, the two began their work for the day.

I initially thought Li Xin's marketing was simply aimed at boosting her own popularity and fame.

Unexpectedly, just two days later, a storm of rumors and gossip online came crashing down on Jiang Ruan.

This was something neither Sister Qin nor Jiang Ruan had expected, yet it was something they had vaguely foreseen.

It just really went in the worst possible way.

Li Xin, that woman, is definitely up to no good.

In the office, Sister Qin frowned as she looked at the overwhelming online criticism of Jiang Ruan.

It has even become a trending topic.

#Rising star Jiang Ruan bullies a newcomer!
Jiang Ruan has a volatile temper and used her position to settle personal scores, beating up Li Xin!
#Original video of Jiang Ruan slapping Li Xin exposed!
All sorts of nasty things were said.

There were even rumors about her.

#Bai Yi and Jiang Ruan are actually a couple from the film crew; Jiang Ruan is fickle and a womanizer!
#Jiang Ruan sacrificed herself for the movie star in order to climb the ladder!
#The popular young actress actually climbed to the top by climbing the ranks, it's a disgrace to the entertainment industry!
Sister Qin slammed her hand on the table in anger and yelled at the staff, "We haven't even done anything to her yet, and she's already trying to cause trouble for us by accusing us of being the villain. It's outrageous!"

"This cannot be tolerated. Pass the message down to all departments and immediately launch a counter-public opinion campaign. Heaven is watching what people do. Fans are not blind. Anyone with eyes can see what kind of person Li Xin is."

"Find out which company did her marketing, and sue them all to the death!"

Staff member: "Yes!"

"Find a few more bodyguards to protect Jiang Ruan 24/7 for the next few days and absolutely guarantee her safety. This will prevent any trouble caused by Li Xin's die-hard fans."

"Sister Qin said."

"it is good!"

The staff member turned and left.

Sister Qin picked up her phone and called Jiang Ruan.

Over here, Jiang Ruan had just finished shooting a set of advertisements. As her assistant took off her hair and changed her makeup, she answered the phone with a smile: "Hello, Sister Qin."

Sister Qin asked worriedly, "How are things on your end? Has the brand given you any trouble?"

When questioned, Jiang Ruan's smile faded slightly. It would be a lie to say she wasn't making things difficult for her; she was already giving her attitude before the filming even started.

She wasn't blind; she could see the blatant malice in those eyes.

So what? That's just how the entertainment industry is.

When you become popular, everyone fawns over you and likes you.

If something happens to you, everyone will just want to watch the show.

Especially for celebrities.

Jiang Ruan smiled and said, "I'm fine, everything's okay. How are things on your end?"

"We've already had the company handle the public relations. Li Xin dares to cause trouble, and we're not afraid of big ones. Whoever did the marketing for her, the company will sue them one by one. They dare to take on this kind of marketing; aren't they afraid of being struck by lightning for betraying their conscience?"

"They're just waiting for the court summons!"

Seeing that Sister Qin was quite angry, Jiang Ruan comforted her, "That's good, don't be angry anymore. You've seen this kind of thing many times before, haven't you?"

Sister Qin: "I know, but Li Xin went too far. You have no grudge against her. Is she out of her mind? She bought marketing to harm you. She's just malicious."

"They even marketed you as a couple with Bai Yi on set. It makes me so angry. They ruined my reputation. May they be struck by lightning."

Jiang Ruan listened and said, "Bai Yi just sent me a text message."

Sister Qin asked in surprise, "What did he say to you? Did he ask us to clarify that this matter has nothing to do with him?"

“No.” Jiang Ruan’s voice was sweet and clear: “He said he was willing to cooperate with us in any public relations efforts. His company has already contacted us, saying that the internet is not above the law and that anyone who spreads rumors and maliciously defames others will be severely punished.”

Sister Qin exclaimed with delight, "He's willing to cooperate with our PR efforts? That's great! He's a movie star; his influence is immense, both within and outside the entertainment industry. With his cooperation, we'll achieve twice the results with half the effort!"

Jiang Ruan smiled and said, "That's what I think too."

"That's good. How's your work going? Is it almost finished?"

Jiang Ruan: "There are two more sets of commercials."

"Okay, then I won't keep you from working any longer."

Sister Qin said, "By the way, I've found you bodyguards. They'll be here soon. Starting today, they'll be responsible for your personal safety."

Jiang Ruan laughed angrily: "No need, Sister Qin."

"There's no need to make such a big deal out of it."

"If this gets out, people online will say I'm guilty."

Sister Qin: "I don't care what they say, I only care about your personal safety."

"It's settled then. Be careful, there are a lot of mentally ill people these days."

After saying that, Sister Qin hung up.

Looking at the phone that had been hung up, Jiang Ruan felt a sense of helplessness in her eyes, but even more so, warmth.

Having an agent like Sister Qin who puts her in her shoes and thinks about her needs is the greatest fortune she has ever had in entering the entertainment industry.

Half an hour later, bodyguards in black suits and sunglasses arrived, looking as conspicuous as could be.

The four bodyguards were all over 1.8 meters tall.

Standing in a row, they looked majestic and imposing.

He bowed to Jiang Ruan, his tone icy: "Miss Jiang, from today onwards, we will be responsible for all your safety when you go out!" Jiang Ruan: "..."

Hehe... hehe...

Why does it feel a bit like Bo Ye's style?

However, compared to him, they are still far behind.

They all have different auras.

But you know what, having four tall, thin, well-built, handsome men in suits watching over you all the time is quite an achievement.

It's quite pleasing to the eye.

Jiang Ruan thought to herself in a rather pleasant mood.

However, less than two days later, Jiang Ruan's trip with four bodyguards became a trending topic again.

Another wave of infighting between fans and haters.

"Oh, so you're feeling guilty and afraid of getting acid thrown at you, hence all those bodyguards!"

"The person upstairs is so vicious, constantly talking about throwing sulfuric acid. Has he been splashed with sulfuric acid himself? A person with such a vicious heart probably can't be any better."

"That's still better than you. Are you a Jiang Ruan fan? Your idol is married to Bai Yi in the drama crew. No wonder you're so popular. You got to the top because of Bai Yi."

"I feel disgusted just seeing Jiang Ruan. She bullied the newcomer and even slapped Li Xin. I hate her!"

"That kind of wicked woman deserves a terrible death."

"You're spewing filth, what are you afraid of? Can't you speak human language?!"

"If you're so capable, produce the evidence. Wasn't Li Xin arrogant and willful before, bullying newcomers because of her background? Gossip reporters have written about that kind of thing to death. It just goes to show that what goes around comes around, and no one escapes the wrath of heaven."

"Anyway, I believe Jiang Ruan is not that kind of person. The official statement has already said that Jiang Ruan hit Li Xin for the sake of filming. Do you understand what 'the sake of filming' means? You guys probably haven't watched TV dramas before, biting people all the time."

"That's right, that's right. The original video has been leaked. Li Xin hit Jiang Ruan first. If that's the case, then Li Xin bullied Jiang Ruan first, so I think Jiang Ruan is justified in fighting back!"

"Whoever said Jiang Ruan and my brother were a couple on set, I'll curse them to death! Have some decency! How dare you slander my brother!"

Jiang Ruan bullied the newcomer. The rumors about Jiang Ruan and Bai Yi being a couple on set had just surfaced, and the internet was in an uproar.

Jiang Ruan's Weibo account and her company issued a statement immediately.

Being responsible without shirking responsibility.

This indicates that it is completely unfounded.

They also posted the original video of the filming.

Jiang Ruan did not bully Li Xin; on the contrary, it was Jiang Ruan who was slapped first.

The video is crystal clear.

They also posted a court summons, declaring a full-scale lawsuit against the company and the individual who spread the rumors! They will pursue the matter to the end!
Meanwhile, award-winning actor Bai Yi also posted on Weibo, severely criticizing the marketing company and those who spread malicious rumors behind the scenes.

He stated that he and Jiang Ruan were good friends and had no other relationship.

His attitude was gentlemanly and polite.

Bai Yi, who already had a large following, once again topped the trending list, becoming a model man in the eyes of his fans.

Another wave of true fans has joined.

And fans who ship couples.

Some fans even commented: "It's okay if you two are together, you two are such a perfect match!"

Just then, Bai Yi replied: "Acting and reality should be distinguished. Jiang Ruan is indeed a very lively and kind girl, and I admire her."

Over the years, there have been very few female celebrities in the entertainment industry who have received such high praise from Bai Yi.

However, Bai Yi repeatedly expressed his appreciation and admiration for Jiang Ruan.

It's trending again.

"Best actor Bai Yi publicly expressed his admiration for Jiang Ruan, and the two have a deep friendship!"

This move directly brought Jiang Ruan a huge new wave of fans.

Jiang Ruan hadn't expected this either.

Even though they were the ones being criticized, they not only didn't lose points, but actually gained a lot of followers.

Is this a blessing in disguise?
This left her both amused and surprised.

While scrolling through Weibo, Jiang Ruan asked Sister Qin, "Isn't being infamous a kind of fame?"

"If I get criticized every day, but I'm always at the top of the trending topics, wouldn't that be a kind of luck?"

Sister Qin's lips twitched as she pointed to her dark circles: "I've put so much effort into this for you, and you're saying this to me? How can you face me like this?"

"If you're going to become famous, then become famous in a dignified and aboveboard way."

"Everyone's eyes are not blind."

"People like Li Xin, who resort to dirty tricks behind the scenes, will never amount to anything."

Jiang Ruan nodded and said with a smile, "That makes sense."

“Ever since we sued the marketing company, the accounts that were attacking me online suddenly disappeared, and Li Xin’s so-called true fans suddenly became zombie fans.”

Jiang Ruan scrolled through Weibo and grumbled, "It's all for nothing. I wonder how Li Xin feels right now."

Sister Qin laughed: "She's probably so angry she'll vomit blood. She's been busy all day and it's all for nothing but benefiting you and boosting your popularity. The company is currently helping you market your new drama, and now it's great. She doesn't even have to spend any money. She's getting on the trending topics list for free, which is much more popular than any official marketing."

"I also have to thank Brother Bai Yi for his cooperation. I told him I'd treat him to dinner when I get back," Jiang Ruan said.

Sister Qin nodded: "He is indeed a good person. It will be beneficial for you to get along well with him."

Jiang Ruan thought so too.

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Inside a detached villa.

Seeing the overwhelming barrage of negative comments about her online, Li Xin turned green with anger.

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