"So that's how you were thinking, and I apologize for not telling you earlier. The original host's spiritual energy was indeed only meant to supply until the mission was complete, which is why I withdrew it immediately after the previous one. If you still wish to continue this life, you can use the energy you've accumulated yourself. However, due to the limited amount of energy, the length of your lifespan would be difficult to control."
"Where would I get energy? Don't I still owe you 80,000 points?" Xiao Wenqiang never forgot she was still in debt.
"Have you forgotten your soul artifact, the little lock? Soul artifacts also generate energy when nurtured in the soul space. Using energy doesn't deduct points!"
"Really? Then how long can my current energy support me?" This was truly a pleasant surprise for Xiao Wenqiang.
"Currently, it can support you for a maximum of three years. However, as the mission is not yet complete, you can continue to nurture it. The longer it's nurtured, the more energy you'll have, and the longer this body can survive."
"Thank you, 86365. With this, I won't have so many worries!"
"You're welcome, Wenqiang. We are a mission collective. If you can happily complete various missions and are in a good mood, you'll be more motivated to do them, and my KPIs will skyrocket!" System 86365 hopped up and down with a touch of cuteness.
Later, the trending topic about Su Ling and Situ Chen remained online for over a week, and Su Ling gained a significant number of fans. This continued until a shocking piece of news pushed it off the top spot on "Weishuo."
#Breaking!!! Actress Ding Xiang is actually a mistress#
#Breaking!!! I never expected Ding Xiang to be so wild#
#Most beautiful junior sister Xu Xinrou, climbed her way up through sleeping around#
#Ding Xiang! Disgusting#
#Breaking!!! Ding Xiang! Drug use#
Trending topics popped up one after another, with increasingly sensational content. Eventually, almost the entire top ten trending list on "Weishuo" was occupied by matters related to Ding Xiang. For a time, netizens were frantically commenting and reposting.
〈This must be fake, right? Our Xiangxiang is a little princess from a wealthy family, why would she need to sleep her way up?〉
〈What little princess? Fans, stop deceiving yourselves. This is just a persona created for her by the company.〉
〈Quick, go see the latest exposé. The boss, Mr. Wang, who was keeping Ding Xiang, has had his original wife come forward to publicly call out Ding Xiang!〉
〈There's a new video exposed online again. Key parts are blurred, but it shows Ding Xiang and that greasy Mr. Wang in action in bed.〉
〈I just watched it. Ding Xiang looks so delicate, I never expected her to be so wild.〉
〈Guys, what's your speed? It was all banned by the time I got there.〉
〈Brother, forget it, it's better not to watch, it's disgusting.〉
〈Wuwuwu~ I don't believe it. Someone must be slandering our Xiangxiang. Xiangxiang wouldn't do such a thing!〉
〈Even now, there are still brainless fans defending her. I'm curious how their minds work.〉
〈Stop disbelieving! The official "Weishuo" account of the rehabilitation center just posted a notice stating that they apprehended a female artist surnamed Ding who was using drugs based on a report. It's highly likely to be Ding Xiang.〉 The netizen also attached a link.
〈Then Ding Xiang is completely finished. Once it's confirmed by the authorities, there's basically no turning back.〉
〈Actually, I quite liked her portrayal of Xu Xinrou. What a shame.〉
〈There's nothing to regret. Despicable artists should be banned to avoid corrupting the youth.〉
…
Xiao Wenqiang recalled seeing suspicious needle marks on Ding Xiang's arm previously. She had already warned her then. Now, she was mentally prepared for Ding Xiang's eventual downfall. Being a mistress, using drugs, sleeping her way to the top—any one of these would be enough to ruin an artist.
However, she originally thought that, as the online gossip suggested, Ding Xiang was exposed by Mr. Wang's wife. To her surprise, when Qiao Jia called, she learned there were deeper layers to the story.
"This Ding Xiang must have offended someone to get exposed like this," Qiao Jia, as an insider in the entertainment industry, had much more reliable information than ordinary netizens.
"Offended who? This person has so much influence?" Xiao Wenqiang was somewhat curious.
"You might not know her, but she's an actress named Ye Ruoyan." Qiao Jia, unable to see the surprise on Xiao Wenqiang's face over the phone, continued, "Originally, Ye Ruoyan had a drama where she was slated to play the female lead. But later, the investors replaced the female lead role with Ding Xiang, who was more popular at the time."
"But how did Ye Ruoyan get hold of Ding Xiang's… private evidence?"
"You wouldn't know this, but both Ye Ruoyan and Ding Xiang's sugar daddy are the same person, Mr. Wang. However, Ding Xiang has been with Mr. Wang for many years, and he's grown tired of her. Ye Ruoyan is his new favorite, and he's quite smitten. So, as an investor, Mr. Wang initially gave the female lead role to Ye Ruoyan, whom he was doting on. It was only after the movie 'Xuanyuan Legend' was released and Mr. Wang, as an investor, saw Ding Xiang's popularity that the female lead role was changed again." Qiao Jia chattered on the phone, "As for how she got the video, it's because Mr. Wang has a habit of filming himself during intimate moments, sometimes even sharing them with others to increase sexual excitement. Ye Ruoyan secretly recorded it during one of those times."
"But wasn't it Mr. Wang's wife who exposed this in the end?" Xiao Wenqiang frowned in confusion.
"Ye Ruoyan wanted to benefit from the situation, so someone advised her to steal the x-rated video of Mr. Wang and Ding Xiang and then give it to Mr. Wang's wife. However, she didn't know that Mr. Wang's wife had already been aware of her husband's infidelity and was just waiting for evidence. Now, someone directly handed her the proof. Mr. Wang's wife is also a formidable woman; she's not just a housewife, she holds 40% of the company's shares. So, Ye Ruoyan's actions this time greatly helped her. Using public opinion and shareholder pressure, she managed to make Mr. Wang cede 20% of his equity."
"Doesn't Mr. Wang's wife know about Ye Ruoyan's relationship with her husband?"
"Do you think that's possible? Ye Ruoyan thought she was clever, but the person who gave her this idea was actually found by Mr. Wang's wife. This woman is truly intelligent. She not only dealt with her husband's two mistresses but also gained 20% of her husband's shares. Now, she's the primary decision-maker in the company." Qiao Jia couldn't hide her admiration in her voice. "Moreover, as soon as this video was leaked, Mr. Wang knew it was Ye Ruoyan's doing. After all, he was also completely naked in the video. He only showed these videos to his current partner during intimate moments to spice things up. He would have immediately known who secretly recorded it."
"I see. But why wasn't Ye Ruoyan exposed this time?"
"I'm not entirely clear on the specifics. Rumor has it that Ye Ruoyan pleaded with Mr. Wang. He's still quite fond of his new mistress, so he might have suppressed it!" Qiao Jia wasn't too concerned about Ye Ruoyan's fate. Her primary intention in sharing all this was to convey the following message: "Ling'er, you see, those who rely on backdoor dealings and not their own abilities will eventually be brought down. You must also stay true to yourself and act honestly, understand?"
"I understand, thank you, Jia Jia. Don't worry." Qiao Jia was a completely different kind of agent compared to Li Bokai before. She didn't just think about having her artists sell themselves for resources. Xiao Wenqiang knew she genuinely cared about her well-being.