A Low Rank Female Goes Viral Across the Galaxy-Chapter 181: Daughter

"The show is decent, but a few other companies have similar projects in the works."

Lan Yuyan said, "So I can only call it unremarkable. The audience will likely be split among all of them, so there’s no hope of this one standing out."

After all, year-end was a crucial time for the charts. The major companies had already prepped their TV series and movies, just waiting to launch them after a promotional push.

Our company could afford to hire A-list actors and buy the adaptation rights for a wildly popular novel.

But other companies could do the same.

Especially Four Seas Entertainment. I heard they’re preparing an ancient-style show.

Thanks to Jiang Qin, an "ancient style" trend had swept across the Interstellar in the latter half of this year.

I have to admit, they’ve chosen the right genre.

"If we were to start filming now, it would be too late. We only have two months at most."

Previously, Lan Yuyan had only been in charge of the music composition department, so he had no idea what the film and television department had been preparing.

Now, having just taken over, he immediately spotted the problem.

The upcoming shows and movies slated for release felt like they were made merely to meet a quota.

He couldn’t see a shred of passion in them—only a sense of duty.

Jiang Qin was also in a difficult position. For film and television works to compete on the charts, they couldn’t be made using entirely virtual characters.

That meant she couldn’t rely on her Superpower to create copies anymore. A qualifying work had to be filmed with live actors.

Finishing the shoot in two months was no problem for her, but the actors would be an issue...

"Forget it. These are minor issues. It’s fine if we just maintain our ranking this year. As for vying for the top spot, we can try again next year."

Lan Yuyan couldn’t bear to see Jiang Qin worry.

Seeing her frown in thought, he instantly tossed any thought of the damn charts to the back of his mind.

Of course, Jiang Qin knew this was just a concession to their circumstances. He had taken over too recently; his big debut was bound to have its flaws.

"Alright, don’t overthink it. It’s getting late. Let’s go get something to eat before heading to Moonlight."

"Okay."

Shi Lichuan said, "Let’s eat at home. Brother Yun just sent a message saying he’s already prepared dinner."

He smiled sweetly at Jiang Qin. "He made Qinqin’s favorite dessert."

"Let’s go home, then."

***

After having dinner at home, the three of them headed to the bar right on schedule.

As Jiang Qin applied her makeup, Shi Lichuan watched her quietly, lost in thought.

He thought of the TV show he had watched today, and of Jiang Qin, who clearly didn’t need the money but still went to work every day.

Right now, there was a light in her eyes.

Just like the male lead at the beginning of that show.

Later on, his eyes still had a light, but it was tinged with a hint of sorrow. It was only that initial spark that was truly captivating.

Shi Lichuan’s thoughts turned to himself. He felt that if he continued to lose himself in his current lifestyle, he might very well end up just like that male lead.

’Can a male who has lost his charisma truly live happily with a female for the rest of his life?’

’Will she come to despise his mediocrity? Will she think he’s useless for revolving his life around the home?’

’And what about me? When I’m old, will I regret not venturing out to more places when I was young?’

Remembering how Ba Zi and Kui Wen had recently mentioned wanting to go on missions, his own earlier idea resurfaced.

He had originally planned to go exploring a frontier, but he’d shelved that plan out of concern for Qinqin’s safety.

’I should wait until I’m sure she’s safe.’

’If I were to leave now, I probably couldn’t last a single day on a Deserted Star.’

...

Just as Jiang Qin finished her makeup, Mo Chen and Si Xu successfully entered the bar.

Having to wait in line for two hours to get into a bar for the first time in his life, Si Xu couldn’t help but complain, "What kind of magic does this place have?

It gets so many people to do nothing but wait in line, and you can’t even get a booth to yourself."

He was usually very busy, so he didn’t pay much attention to the Star Network.

Every day, besides honing his medical skills, he also had to conduct pharmaceutical experiments, research on Exotic Plants and Alien Beasts, and so on.

On top of all that, he was also mentoring three apprentices.

If it weren’t for Mo Chen’s invitation, he would have absolutely no time for relaxing at a bar.

"I know a little about that. In half an hour, you’ll understand."

It was 6:30 PM, and Jiang Qin wouldn’t be on stage for another half hour.

Mo Chen, who had been investigating undercover for several days, didn’t question the bar’s popularity.

After all, Jiang Qin did have a captivating charm.

But he still felt something was off. He wasn’t one for hedonistic pleasures, yet lately, he’d found himself developing a slight dependency on the bar.

Therefore, he suspected the bar was using illegal drugs.

’The other question is, where the hell is the secret venue!’

He’d spent the last few days talking with many of Moonlight’s regulars and Jiang Qin’s die-hard fans, but none of them had let slip any information about a secret venue.

They all said the same thing: Moonlight wasn’t interesting without Jiang Qin.

And whenever the two soothing masters who performed after her were mentioned, they showed obvious displeasure.

As for the customers who stayed until closing, he had questioned them as well.

Without exception, they all said it was because they had limited funds and didn’t want to waste their one chance to get in.

The more mysterious it was, the more Mo Chen wanted to uncover its secrets.

"Alright then, I’m off to work." Si Xu stood up, surreptitiously pulling out a small black box.

He then began to wander around the bar.

Half an hour later, he returned to the booth with a frown.

A few strangers were now sitting at the booth, so he had no choice but to sit next to Mo Chen and send a message on his Light Computer.

Si Xu: [Admiral, I haven’t detected any prohibited substances.]

[Are you sure? Have you checked the instrument?]

Si Xu: [Checked it all. Besides, this is the latest model detector, exclusive to our corps. It’s not available on the market yet.]

[Maybe they haven’t started releasing it. Check again a few more times later.]

Si Xu: [Roger.]

... 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"Qin Bao is on stage! Everyone, quiet down!"

"Whoa! Qin Bao is in a white dress today! It’s taking me back to Blue Star."

"Yeah, I’m one of Moonlight’s earliest regulars. The first day Jiang Qin came on stage, everyone was stunned.

Back then, she looked exceptionally frail, with a pale face and a sickly air about her. It was obvious she was malnourished.

At the time, everyone even thought Boss You Wei had hired an underage girl."

"Everything’s better now, except for those damned Star Thieves."

"The Federation can’t live without Jiang Qin!"

...

Jiang Qin’s look today was exceptionally sweet.

She wore a white, poofy dress with a large pink bow at the waist. Her hair was done up, fastened with a diamond clip.

It was the first time she had dressed like this, a style completely different from her usual.

Needless to say, the screams from the crowd were absolutely wild!

"Qin Bao, my daughter!!!"

Mrs. Shi was stunned. ’Who? Who’s trying to steal my daughter?’

’Don’t they know Qin Bao is my legal daughter now?’

’Yep, the one I traded my big oaf of a son for!’

’No way. Is this just a shouting match? I can do that too!’

"Qin Bao, Mama loves you!!!"

Shi Lichuan, waiting backstage: ...?? ’Am I hallucinating? That sounds just like my mom.’