Zhou Qing and Liang Ruofan.

This actor and actress pair had never been linked before, nor had they ever collaborated, but in the variety show Travelogue, there were several subtle hints that made people suspicious.

Travelogue is the kind of travel variety show that easily exposes the true personalities and character of celebrities. Shen You’an and Rong Xianning showed the perfect idol model of super scholars, with their popularity only increasing.

Sun Qianqian’s performance was the worst. Her already poor reputation worsened, and she was criticized to the point of not daring to show her face.

Chen Shucheng wasn’t any better—lazy and attention-seeking, overly trying to please Shen You’an, leaving his female fans’ idealized image of him shattered to pieces.

Liang Ruofan exposed his nature as a refined egoist, while Zhou Qing, as the elder sister, failed to show the expected responsibility. Sometimes behaving coyly in front of Liang Ruofan and Chen Shucheng, she also subtly excluded and envied Shen You’an. Although the actress had superb acting skills, she couldn’t hide from the surveillance of unflinching cameras or escape being scrutinized frame by frame by a bored audience.

Aside from Shen You’an and Rong Xianning, each of the other four had their own ways of collapsing.

Despite this, Liang Ruofan and Zhou Qing still garnered a wave of CP fans in a small circle. The two were a bit too obvious on the show, and fans couldn’t find a way to refute it.

Then the news that they would appear together on "Weekend High-Jinks" spread, causing fans to feel like the sky was falling.

Others might avoid it, but you two are rushing to appear together. Isn’t this actively feeding the CP fans candy? Where’s the aura and pride of the actor and actress title?

A lot of their fans came to the recording site, and after the recording ended, the fans felt even colder.

They aren’t dating unless fans would kick their own heads off and play soccer with them.

Soon, a rumor started spreading that Zhou Qing and Liang Ruofan were together. During Travelogue’s hot broadcast period, the rumor burst onto the hot search directly.

Fans cried out, while bystanders mainly offered their blessings.

After all, both of them aren’t young, and they can’t remain single forever. If they’re truly suitable for each other, it would be a good story.

Both teams played dead, with no response at all.

Soon after, the most authoritative paparazzi came out to fan the flames, releasing a sneak shot video.

In the video, from three nights ago, a man and a woman were seen holding hands entering an apartment, and only left a day and a night later, with the man leaving by car.

Although the couple was wrapped up tight, sharp-eyed netizens recognized them as Zhou Qing and Liang Ruofan from the hot search.

The paparazzi provided evidence, claiming that the apartment belonged to Zhou Qing and it was her usual residence when in Jingzhou.

Fans naturally argued back stubbornly, so to prove its authority, the paparazzi released another explosive video.

Turns out, they forgot to draw the curtains during an intimate moment, and the paparazzi captured it all from the opposite building with a high-definition lens, showing their faces clearly.

At this point, how could either side deny it? Fans were helpless and could only lay down and accept the ridicule.

But then a blogger revealed that Movie Star Liang Ruofan had an official girlfriend. If he was truly with Zhou Qing, that would be solid evidence of infidelity.

His girlfriend also had a significant background: she was Xie Shiyao, the president of Radiant Entertainment, not only his boss but also his benefactor who made him famous.

If he did this, wasn’t it ungrateful?

Zhou Qing wasn’t any better, being suspected of coming between someone else’s relationship, inevitably pegged as a homewrecker.

For a time, public opinion threw Liang Ruofan and Zhou Qing into the spotlight.

Xie Shiyao was stunned when she saw the trending searches.

So angry she smashed the items in her office, cursing: "Tell Liang Ruofan to get over here!"

The subordinates didn’t dare to speak, seeking help in Lv Qing’s direction with their eyes.

Lv Qing waved her away: "Mr. Xie, although this matter is difficult to accept, at present, we must protect Liang Ruofan’s reputation, or the consequences could be unimaginable."

Xie Shiyao was frantic: "Why should I clean up his mess when he cheats? Do you take me for an idiot? That old woman Zhou Qing has to be ruined."

Each word was spoken with gnashing teeth.

"Mr. Xie, you must calm down. The situation is escalating, if Liang Ruofan falls, our company will truly be finished."

Radiant Entertainment, once glorious, isn’t what it used to be. These days, competition in this industry is getting fiercer. With the Xie family no longer backing her, Xie Shiyao’s network and resources have plummeted, and they currently rely on Movie Star Liang Ruofan to maintain their facade. If Liang Ruofan falls, Radiant Entertainment will be close to collapse.

"Why should I? Why should I clean up for him? He’s from the countryside, would he have achieved today’s success if I hadn’t valued him and given him opportunities? And he dares to cheat on me."

Lv Qing sighed.

Is Zhou Qing the only one Liang Ruofan has kept from you? As the saying goes, when you find one cockroach, there’s actually a nest.

Without Xie Shiyao knowing, Liang Ruofan had already changed several bed partners. Of course, Lv Qing wouldn’t be foolish enough to reveal this and further provoke Xie Shiyao; she had, in fact, secretly cleaned up for Liang Ruofan a few times.

After venting, Xie Shiyao gradually calmed down, "I can come forward to clear Liang Ruofan’s name and protect his reputation and career, but that bitch Zhou Qing, I want to blacklist her."

Lv Qing initially wanted to persuade her, considering Zhou Qing’s long-standing experience in the circle, with awards, connections, and qualifications. How could she be blacklisted? Isn’t that merely a pipe dream?

But seeing that Xie Shiyao was still furious, Lv Qing held back.

Xie Shiyao glared at Lv Qing: "I said back then not to let him join Travelogue, but you insisted. Now look what’s happened—the vixen seized the opportunity. It infuriates me."

Lv Qing frowned. Her suggestion for Liang Ruofan to join the variety show was made considering professional aspects, and Liang Ruofan couldn’t control himself, but what did that have to do with her?

The more outrageous this couple became.

Filled with an urge to rant, Lv Qing had to suppress it continuously for the sake of work.

On leaving the office, Luuo Yunqi approached cautiously to inquire: "President Lv, will Movie Star Liang be alright?"

Lv Qing rubbed her brow: "He’ll be fine, don’t worry."

Luuo Yunqi sighed with relief: "That’s good."

Lv Qing was very satisfied with Luuo Yunqi’s obedience and sensibility.

Liang Ruofan was once secretly revealed by an 18th-tier actress, Yu Jiarui, that they had been together. Lv Qing was bewildered by this, but Luuo Yunqi presented video evidence, saying it was accidentally recorded and wondered if it could help her.

After viewing the video, Lv Qing knew Liang Ruofan had a one-night stand with Yu Jiarui. She didn’t dare let Xie Shiyao know, secretly paid to silence Yu Jiarui, and provided her some resources to keep her grounded because if the news broke, Yu Jiarui’s career would also be over.

Since then, Lv Qing has taken good care of Luuo Yunqi, believing this young woman to be obedient yet ambitious, making her the most suitable candidate to become a star after Liang Ruofan.

Luuo Yunqi indeed did not disappoint her.

"For Director An’s film, the lead actress, I’ll recommend you to audition. Go back and prepare well."

Luuo Yunqi was overjoyed: "Thank you, President Lv, I will work hard."

Lv Qing then furrowed her brows: "I heard Shen You’an will also audition. She’s a formidable opponent, so you’d better be mentally prepared."

Luuo Yunqi’s eyes lowered, a fleeting shadow passing through them.