Marrying the Short-Lived, Maniacal Eldest Miss for Good Fortune 37

Chapter 37

“Are you sure this will work?”

Fang Yi looked at the evening gown and pure white mask in front of her, her brow slightly furrowed.

He Shuanghua blinked. “There’s a certain risk, but it’s worth a try.”

“This is the first time a young person from the Yanjing Li family has entered this circle. Nominally, she’s here to inspect the project. Very few people know.”

“As long as we can talk to her, never mind a director, even the person behind him will have to go to jail.”

A month ago, He Shuanghua had originally hoped that Fang Yi would accompany her to the masquerade ball to provoke Li Sinian. Now, it was no longer necessary, but she hadn’t expected that the invitation would have a new use.

This masquerade ball was hosted by a playful young lady with extensive connections. It was said that her private parties were always interesting and had a certain reputation in the circle.

She just hadn’t expected that it would even attract someone from the Yanjing Li family.

To help the little fox get revenge, Fang Yi had hacked into the program’s surveillance and anonymously released the complete video of “Jiang Wan pushing her teammates into the river” on the internet.

But unexpectedly, this surveillance video didn’t cause much of a stir.

The “righteous” netizens who had been so agitated a few days ago suddenly went silent. There was even a new wave of paid commenters, who forcefully spread rumors about Jiang Wan’s scandals under the news of her disappearance.

At this time, Fang Yi still didn’t know about things like public relations.

The few male actors who had colluded with the director were all from top domestic entertainment companies. Having been in the industry for many years, they were already familiar with these tactics.

Under the surveillance video, the first hot comment was, surprisingly:

“Why didn’t they push anyone else, only Jiang Wan? Isn’t it because she’s usually so annoying, can’t get what she wants, and keeps harassing our brother?”

The second one.

“I’m a girl too, and I can see that they were just playing around. Jiang Wan is too sensitive and cruel. I was scared just watching the video.”

The third one.

“I won’t comment without knowing the full picture.”

…

Fang Yi: ?

When she first saw it, she even suspected that her phone had a bug. She couldn’t believe that a human could say such things.

With a quick check, they were all fake accounts with their locations changed using a VPN. The mastermind behind it was a 31-year-old man with a criminal record for telecommunications fraud.

The System exploded with anger, showing a rare aggressiveness. It almost rewrote the system rule of “do not harm humans.”

Its entire screen was scrolling: [I hope the CPU explodes and kills these large items that even the courier stations don’t sort.]

[An explosion is a natural event. If they die, it’s their bad luck. It has nothing to do with us. The only problem is how to make the CPU explode ahhhhhh!]

Black and white were reversed, right and wrong were confused. The public opinion was one-sidedly disgusting. The power of capitalists was fully demonstrated at this moment.

Exposing personal information was illegal, and virtual number bombing caused no substantial harm. Fang Yi let out a low sigh, vaguely seeing Jiang Wan standing in the darkness, looking around helplessly.

No wonder the big fox was bullied to the point of crying like that. It’s good that the child isn’t depressed.

Fang Yi was a little glad that she had found Jiang Wan right away that day.

The original book said that the unpopular Jiang Wan often had conflicts with others. Later, in a fit of rage, she tried to use magic to harm people and disrupt order, which was why she was subdued by a respected celestial master, beaten back to her original form, and her thousand years of cultivation scattered.

“Had conflicts with others,” could that be referring to her resisting bullying?

According to this kind of euphemistic writing, Fang Yi really suspected that the so-called magic harming people was Jiang Wan’s wish to retaliate.

Just wanting the bad people to get the retribution they deserve, Jiang Wan was really kind.

If this had happened in her past life, Fang Yi would have only had one way to solve the problem.

A gun, four bullets. Clean and efficient.

Jiang Wan’s magic was her weapon. She was clearly holding this sharp weapon, yet she was still just hiding and crying, her tail tucked between her legs when she was scolded.

Fang Yi had originally thought of collecting more dirt on that director, but He Shuanghua had told her that it was useless. Even if it was exposed, it couldn’t be used to convict him.

Only a few ladies had noticed this surveillance video and, after calm consideration, had tried to speak up for Jiang Wan.

Most of them had never even heard of Jiang Wan’s name, yet they were willing to run around for her innocence, leaving blessings in the comment section where Jiang Wan had fallen, wishing for her safe return.

Although their voices were weak and were quickly drowned out by the paid commenters, the sparks scattered in the wilderness, burning more and more fiercely, exceptionally clear in the darkness.

When the director, Mo Yaozu, discovered that someone was trying to defend Jiang Wan, he also hypocritically issued a notice.

He claimed that although Jiang Wan had brought them a lot of trouble, he still hoped that the little girl would turn over a new leaf and not use her own safety to create hype and let down those “smart sisters.”

Mo Yaozu thought that with a big mountain behind him, he could rest easy. No one would provoke him for an 18th-tier little unpopular star.

However, just thirty minutes after the announcement was released, the award-winning actress Zhong Xue, who had also participated in the recording, forwarded the original surveillance video.

[V Zhong Xue]: Have you ever been bullied like this? My girl, thank you for your courage, for letting me see a new possibility.

I am your smart sister. I should have discovered what you were going through long ago.

The clothes the program team deliberately switched, the water gun that was always sprayed in your face during the game segment, your mission card was always the most difficult red difficulty, they knew you were afraid of water but still arranged for you to cross a single-plank bridge, there was only spoiled meat in your lunch box… even so, you still had to smile and tell me it was fine?

Where are you now? Are you safe? Is there anyone who can listen to your grievances and give you a hug?

I am your smart sister, but it seems I am not smart enough, nor brave enough.

Only now do I stand up.

Ten minutes later, the hot search exploded.

By the time the director and the involved stars reacted, the massive number of paid commenters could no longer extinguish the prairie fire of stars that had connected into one.

The term that Mo Yaozu had maliciously proposed became a sharp weapon for the girls to fight back. #I am your smart sister was flooded with more and more support.

The popular young star who had been the most enthusiastic in pushing Jiang Wan was the first to kneel and apologize. Unfortunately, he still couldn’t catch up with the speed at which major brands were terminating their contracts.

Even Wang Hejun, who didn’t pay much attention to entertainment news, noticed this news. She immediately sent people to find Jiang Wan and also sent Zhong Xue an invitation to be a brand ambassador.

Before this, Zhong Xue’s public image was mostly that of a cold goddess. She rarely participated in those grudges and gossip. No one had expected that she would speak up for her.

After all, as a guest, Zhong Xue’s contact with Jiang Wan was pitifully little.

The mission of revenge was thus half-completed. But even though it was known throughout the city, the impact on the main culprit, Mo Yaozu, was not too great.

He stood behind the scenes, half-hidden in the shadows. As long as he had connections in Yanjing, no one could touch him.

Public opinion? Public opinion is just a tool for him to make money!

Once the storm passed, he could still attract large investments and set the most profitable New Year’s movie schedule as he pleased.

He Shuanghua said gently, “To deal with this kind of person, you can only use magic to defeat magic—”

Mo Yaozu had someone in Yanjing. They also had to defeat him on the Yanjing level.

Fang Yi asked, “But, why would that person from the Yanjing Li family help us?”

They had no benefits to offer the other party.

The conversation at the banquet was too short. Even if they rushed up and stuffed gold bars at her, the other party would probably not be interested.

“The head of the Yanjing Li family has no children. The one who came this time is one of the nine candidates.”

“She’s coming to this ball because Li Sinian invited her.”

“The project that Lin Chong tried to get his hands on before was finally taken by the Li and Lin families together.”

“This is a project at the national strategic development level. I guess this Miss Li is not just a supervisor. What she really wants to see is the potential stocks of Z City—”

He Shuanghua introduced slowly, a faint light in her eyes. “The competition has already begun.”

At the mention of this, Fang Yi frowned slightly and thought for a moment. “So, we have to prove our value to her. Should we just bring Wang Quan along?”

“No, there’s no need. That would be another investment.”

He Shuanghua smiled and shook her head. “I said, to get rid of Mo Yaozu, we have to start from other aspects.”

“Mo Yaozu and the people behind him have multiple illegal transactions. This is my specialty, but this kind of evidence can’t be submitted directly.”

“We can give the case file to Miss Li as a performance. Their positions are not the same, and can even be said to be opposite.”

“It’s evidence of a crime, a handle, and also a political achievement.”

He Shuanghua lowered her eyes quietly, the smile on her lips serene and gentle. She seemed to have long been accustomed to the disguise she wore when facing Li Sinian, with only a sharp edge hidden in her eyes.

Fang Yi was stunned for a long moment, then applauded her. “Amazing. It’s really a waste of your talent to be a lawyer. In the future, maybe—you should go to a higher position.”

“Thank you. I will work hard.” He Shuanghua nodded slightly and accepted generously.

Fang Yi: “Then let’s do this for now. Let’s give it a try. Anyway, we won’t lose anything if we fail.”

“But,” Fang Yi paused, “I think the one who needs to be disguised the most is not me, but you. If Li Sinian recognizes you…”

At the Lin family’s banquet last time, Fang Yi’s image in a black and white suit had stunned everyone.

She had subdued Li Sinian so neatly and had even forced her to be slapped by He Shuanghua.

Although it was a masquerade ball, Fang Yi had a very good figure, and there were not many in all of Z City who could wear a suit with such a sharp aura.

Li Sinian held a grudge the most. Outside, it was hard to say if she would do something in a fit of pique.

So this time, He Shuanghua had prepared a long red dress for Fang Yi, an elegant and intellectual style, the complete opposite of her usual style.

Even Fang Yi herself couldn’t have imagined that she would one day wear this color.

Red was too eye-catching. It was easy to become a living target on the battlefield.

With such a disguise, Fang Yi believed that she wouldn’t be recognized if she just pretended a little. After all, she was not a famous person.

But He Shuanghua was very dangerous—

Last time, Li Sinian had recognized her immediately even when she was wearing a veil. The effect of a mask should be about the same.

If Li Sinian were to pester He Shuanghua again, Fang Yi would rather think of other ways.

She couldn’t sacrifice her peace to exchange for other resources. That would be too selfish.

But He Shuanghua shook her head, the smile in her eyes becoming obscure.

“It’s fine. It’s best if she recognizes me. I just want her to see how happy I am without her.”

Fang Yi’s expression became very complicated. “How happy?”

A bad premonition rose in her heart.

“Yes. You just need to hold my arm. Leave the rest to me.”

Ding.

[Side Mission – He Shuanghua’s Request: Make Li Sinian jealous.]

[Completion Reward: 10 points.]

[Failure Penalty: Annihilation of vital signs.]

“…”

Great, a chain mission. One wave has not yet subsided, and another has not yet risen.

Although it was just a brief holding of the arm, Fang Yi was still a little uncomfortable at this moment.

She couldn’t help but think of Lin Shuxing.

The bite mark on her neck was still faintly aching. She could almost still see the young lady’s sharp, tear-filled eyes.

So cute, like a wolf cub.

And really like a wolf cub, almost bit off a piece of her flesh.

So ruthless, she has her style from back then.

As the “prey,” Fang Yi very consciously wanted to confine her activities to the safe range of this cub.

She thought for a moment and asked seriously, “Shall we change our posture? For example, I can support you. That would be more noble…”

He Shuanghua raised an eyebrow. “Support?” Noble?

She couldn’t imagine what that would look like.

The first thing that came to her mind was a scene from a feudal dynasty, a palace maid supporting a noble lady. Mixed with the style of a modern banquet, it looked strange no matter how she looked at it.

“Afraid your little fiancée will get jealous?”

He Shuanghua understood and gave an ambiguous smile. “What a good woman. If only Li Sinian were half as self-aware as you.”

“No wonder the young lady likes you so much.”

Fang Yi touched her nose in embarrassment. Just as a little smile leaked from her lips, she realized with some pain that He Shuanghua didn’t seem to have given up on Li Sinian yet.

Her wish was still related to her.

He Shuanghua said gently, “It’s fine. If it’s not convenient for you, I can ask Wang Quan to accompany me. She—”

“No,” Fang Yi shook her head.

Last time, asking Wang Quan to pick someone up outside the Lin family’s banquet had already put her at great risk.

If Li Sinian wanted to make things difficult for the Wang family, this would be a ready-made excuse.

The attitude of that Miss Li from Yanjing was still unknown, but she and Li Sinian were of the same surname and clan.

If Li Sinian got angry and wanted to retaliate, that would be too bad.

She couldn’t involve Wang Quan in this kind of risk again.

“I’ll do it. We’ll see how things go then,” Fang Yi said. “It’s a good chance for me to practice.”

“Practice what?”

“High heels.”

Fang Yi said it solemnly, her serious attitude no different from practicing disassembling a gun before going to the battlefield.

He Shuanghua raised an eyebrow, a little surprised by Fang Yi’s attitude.

The style of the evening gown was a huge leap. Not everyone was willing to try new things.

Fang Yi had always been a rather rigid person. She even only ate at a few fixed restaurants for her daily meals.

To avoid any accidents, He Shuanghua had specially chosen a long dress for her. If it was really difficult, it would be fine to hide a pair of sneakers underneath.

Fang Yi said with a straight face, “Almost half the people in the world wear this. I’m also a little curious. A personal test will be beneficial to understanding the development trend of the social structure.”

There were no high heels in the post-apocalyptic world. The acceptance of them in this world was quite high.

But although she said it so grandly, the real reason was actually hidden in her bedroom.

Lin Shuxing had given her a custom-made qipao, and along with it, a pair of thin-heeled black velvet shoes.

Fang Yi hadn’t dared to try them on after she got them, afraid that she would break the slender heel with a single step.

A triangle has stability. Are high heels specially designed in this shape?

Lin Shuxing liked high heels. She had a whole wall of them.

Although she didn’t wear them often, her eyes were brighter than usual when she looked at the display cabinet.

Although she didn’t know why the young lady was so insistent on the combination of a qipao and high heels, for the once-in-a-lifetime college entrance exam, she was willing to satisfy her as much as possible.

I’ll practice first. It’s just a pair of shoes.

A true warrior can quickly adapt to any material conditions.

Anyway, everyone would be wearing masks at the masquerade ball. No one would recognize her. This completely different attire would be even more conducive to disguise.

The next second, her phone screen lit up.

Wang Quan’s messages filled the entire screen.

[Wang Quan]: Boss!!!!! Do you want to go to the masquerade ball with me? There are a lot of delicious buffet snacks!!!

[Wang Quan]: My mom got me an invitation. She said the golden nugget from Yanjing is here, and she wants us to go and recognize her.

[Wang Quan]: Zong Heng will be there too!!!!

“…”

Don’t come.