110. An Instant Sensation Upon Debut

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Xu Mo wanted to say something, but the words lodged in his throat.

Familiar with the layout of the residential complex and acquainted with Song Qing, he had been invited by the police to help search for her. He had never expected to overhear the conversation between Ji Fanxing and Song Qing.

For a moment, his thoughts were in turmoil. Instinctively, he wanted to explain and apologize, feeling guilty for having misunderstood Ji Fanxing before.

Yet Ji Fanxing merely cast him a淡? glance. There was not the slightest ripple in her eyes, as though she were looking at an insignificant stranger with whom she had nothing to do.

“I have something else to attend to. I’m leaving.”

It was true that she had once liked Xu Mo when she was young. But her feelings had long since been ground away by the daily struggle for survival on Earth, where her life had constantly hung by a thread.

Now, Xu Mo was nothing more than an indecisive stranger incapable of distinguishing right from wrong—not someone worth wasting her time on.

A gentle breeze of late spring swept past. The branches and leaves of the pear tree beside them rustled softly, while its white blossoms swayed delicately in the wind.

Without pausing for even a moment, Ji Fanxing turned and left, leaving behind only her faintly receding figure and the swaying pear blossoms.

At the same time, public opinion online underwent a dramatic reversal.

Tang Song’s fifty-million marketing budget had not been wasted. He still occupied the number-one spot on every platform’s trending charts, except that the headlines had changed to things such as:

#Tang Song Arrested—Misbehaving Celebrities Will Never Be Spared#

Behind them came a series of trending topics related to Ji Fanxing.

#Pure-Love Anthem “Suspended”—Another Signature Work by Lu Tianyu#

#Ji Fanxing’s “Flowers Bloom at Parting”—Paying Tribute to Heroes, Remembering History#

#Ji Fanxing Takes DouShou Bubble Music to New Heights—DouShou Bubble Music Surges to Number One Among Music Platforms#

And so on.

Ji Fanxing’s name swept across the entire internet like a storm.

In just one day, “Suspended” surpassed one hundred million downloads.

The platforms that had followed Qu Feiyang’s advice and decisively rejected “Suspended” were now filled with regret.

“Flowers Bloom at Parting” sparked an even greater nationwide singing craze, and with Ji Fanxing leading the way, the people’s patriotic fervor reached unprecedented heights.

On DouShou, countless users spontaneously used the song as background music for their videos.

Recruitment offices across the country were nearly overwhelmed. With reports and cooperation from enthusiastic citizens, drug-trafficking organizations of all sizes were brought down one after another.

At this moment, Ji Fanxing’s ability and worth were displayed to the fullest.

This was Ji Fanxing—an instant sensation from the moment she entered the entertainment industry!

The major entertainment agencies once again turned their attention to her.

After seeing Lu Tianyu’s crisis resolved perfectly, Shen Zhiyao, the star agent of Jiangshan Entertainment, immediately began hurriedly packing her luggage while calling to book the earliest flight to the capital.

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“Send me Ji Fanxing’s hotel address within five minutes.”

Shen Zhiyao hung up and looked at the contract already prepared on her phone. It was the highest-level contract Jiangshan Entertainment could offer—without exception.

Usually, others begged to work with her. Yet for Ji Fanxing, the star agent was willing to break her own principles. She was determined to sign her.

Meanwhile, at the headquarters of Fengxing Entertainment, agent Xi Yuyang was anxiously reporting the situation to his employer.

“Boss, Shen Zhiyao has already set off for the capital. She’s famous for being swift, precise, and ruthless. I’m afraid…”

“Afraid of what?”

The boss was nearly fifty. Though his body had grown somewhat stout, the sharp authority surrounding him remained impossible to conceal. He was none other than Zhao Tiankuo, the man at the helm of Fengxing Entertainment.

“Shen Zhiyao may be formidable, but the person she wants to sign this time is Ji Changming’s daughter. What sort of person is Ji Changming? His contract is with Fengxing Entertainment, isn’t it?” Zhao Tiankuo snorted disdainfully.

“Do you mean…” Xi Yuyang’s eyes lit up as he seemed to realize something.

“Exactly. We’ll start with Ji Changming. Doesn’t he want to make an anti-crime film and compete for awards? We’ll increase our investment. How could he refuse an offer like that?” A sharp glint flashed through Zhao Tiankuo’s eyes.

In the entertainment industry, capital was king. It was like a towering mountain, looking down upon the entire circle.

No matter how renowned Ji Changming was, he was still only a director.

Even if he could create excellent works and lead the trends of his time, everything behind the scenes was controlled by the power of capital.

Without capital’s support, his works could not reach the big screen and could not be seen by a wider audience.

Without capital, Ji Changming was nothing.

“But Ji Fanxing’s popularity is so high this time. If we don’t act quickly, I’m afraid…” Xi Yuyang remained somewhat worried.

“Relax. I’ve already arranged for someone to contact Ji Changming. As long as he agrees, Ji Fanxing will belong to Fengxing Entertainment!” Zhao Tiankuo declared with absolute confidence.

Hearing this, Xi Yuyang felt somewhat reassured. But whenever he thought of Shen Zhiyao, a faint unease still stirred in his heart.

Every time, he felt he was only one step away from success. Yet every time, Shen Zhiyao snatched the opportunity away from him.

If only he had known how capable Ji Fanxing was, he would have signed her even if he had needed to throw a tantrum and roll around on the floor. Alas, hindsight was priceless.

At the Ji family home, an entertainment newspaper lay spread across the coffee table in the living room. Its headline was especially eye-catching:

“The Truth About Ji Fanxing’s Attack on Her Sister Revealed: How Was the Orphan of the Entertainment Industry Made?”

The article described from every angle how Ji Fanxing had been excluded and isolated by her family, and how, despite facing public criticism, they had refused to lend her a helping hand.

Her eldest sister, Ji Shengxue, who had cultivated the image of a “Perfect Goddess,” was even suspected of suppressing her younger sister.

The article ultimately questioned whether the renowned director Ji Changming had failed in educating his children, and whether his family was truly as perfect as the news had claimed.

“What is wrong with you? As the eldest sister, you couldn’t even manage your relationship with your siblings, and now you’ve allowed all this to become the talk of the entire city. Shengxue, you’ve disappointed me terribly lately.”

Ji Changming took the seat of honor, his voice carrying unmistakable disappointment.

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Ji Shengxue lowered her head without saying a word, her long lashes concealing the coldness in her eyes.

As expected, her father did not care what the truth was. What he cared about was whether the rumors would damage his reputation as a great director.

“Dad, things aren’t the way you think…” Ji Rufeng instinctively tried to defend his sister, but Ji Changming cut him off.

“You’re about to take the national college entrance examination. Go study. Although I’ve already made arrangements with your school, your score cannot be too low. Do you understand?”

In front of his only son, Ji Changming showed a little more patience. After all, the future inheritance of the Ji family’s directorial legacy depended on this son.

Ji Rufeng did not hear a single word of his father’s earnest lecture. Instead, he found himself absorbed in the contents of the newspaper, which clearly proved that the video of Ji Fanxing conspiring with Ning Ze had been fabricated during post-production.

Suddenly, Ji Rufeng remembered the cold look in his second sister’s eyes at the competition that day.

His heart was filled with conflicting emotions. Could it be that he had truly misunderstood her?

But why had he so easily believed that Ji Fanxing was responsible for injuring his sister’s leg?

The images flashed repeatedly through his mind, finally settling on Ji Shengxue’s pitiful, vulnerable face.

The more he thought about it, the more alarmed he became. Then, all at once, he realized that he seemed to have been misled by his eldest sister.

Ji Rufeng widened his eyes in disbelief. He wanted to say something, but he did not know where to begin.

He rose in panic, wanting to escape from this suffocating place.

“Where do you think you’re going? You’re so rash and careless. How will you direct an entire film crew in the future?” Ji Changming scolded in displeasure.

Ji Shengxue lifted her head and watched her younger brother’s flustered retreat. The corner of her mouth curved into an almost imperceptible cold smile.

The only person in this family whom their father truly cared about was Ji Rufeng.

The only reason she had been able to earn her father’s regard was that she was outstanding enough, dazzling enough.

If she lived like Ji Fanxing, as though she were invisible, then all that awaited her would be endless neglect and indifference.

Ji Changming failed to notice the change in his daughter’s expression. He took two documents from the drawer and handed them to Ji Shengxue.

“These are contracts from Fengxing Entertainment—one S-level and one A-level. You and Fanxing will each have one.”

Ji Shengxue accepted the contracts, a glint flashing through her eyes. She knew that in this family, apart from her brother, the best things always belonged to her.

Then this S-level contract must surely be…

“Give this S-level contract to Fanxing and tell her to come crawling back. Don’t let her continue disgracing herself outside.”