When will I be the queen

Chapter 499 A Mistake
Otherwise, it would really be a scam.

The Immortal Lord wouldn't do such a thing. He certainly wouldn't allow Cai Cai's first major starring role to result in such a disastrous reputation and behavior.

Seeing that neither Xianjun nor Cai Cai spoke, Wei Min asked Xu Dong to begin his performance.

The Immortal Lord didn't have much to say; he just wanted to see Xu Dong's acting skills for himself. Cai Cai was already too afraid to speak, because all the artists who came to audition wanted to talk to her, but she couldn't communicate smoothly and always felt that nothing she said was appropriate.

Xu Dong smiled and stood up. "Let me introduce myself first. I am Xu Dong, thirty-three years old this year. I have won the Xingfan Award for Best Newcomer and Best Supporting Actor, and have been nominated three times for Best Supporting Actor at Oriental Star. I have never won any major international awards, but I have won some minor ones. I am 1.85 meters tall, specialize in dramatic scenes, and do not accept any scenes with physical contact, regardless of gender."

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Cai Cai pursed her lips. "Um, I'd really like you to elaborate on why you made this request."
The immortal looked at him and said, "I won't film this kind of thing."

Xu Dong smiled, unrelated to trust, "If we're going to sign a contract, it has to be written into the contract."

Cai Cai really wanted him to elaborate. Tang Jinyi, hiding behind Cai Cai, muttered under his breath, "What's this 'skin-to-skin' thing? Is it some kind of intimate scene?"

No, that's not true. Cai Cai's teacher mentioned in class that "erotic scenes are not just about intimate moments. There are many filming techniques, plus post-production editing, and unethical production crews using body doubles, etc. Sometimes actors don't even know what they're filming. If they don't notice it during the review process, it could be a scene that severely damages the artist's image when it airs."

Tang Jinyi understood. They had been secretly worried about Nannan filming intimate scenes, but little did they know, it wasn't nearly enough.
Xu Dong could only see a tall man behind Cai Cai, but because the man's chair was much lower than Cai Cai's and he was hunched over, he couldn't see his face clearly. He only sensed that the man was a good-looking young man, so Xu Dong assumed he was another celebrity and didn't pay much attention.

After speaking, Xu Dong began his performance.

He remained seated, but with his shoulders hunched down as if to relax, his neck slightly forward, and his hands clasped together in front of him.

"How can you not eat? You're still a little girl. How will you grow if you don't eat properly?" Xu Dong's lines were excellent. He delivered this line in a very greasy, bubbly voice, his voice low and gentle, though the last syllable of each word rose slightly, carrying a hint of frivolity typical of adult men. But his eyes were deep and sincere. However, as he scanned the room, especially when he heard the last three words, his eyes lingered for a moment before moving downwards again.

Cai Cai squinted and realized that the person was looking at the non-existent little girl's breasts and crotch.
How lewd.

The bystanders were disgusted.

The immortal covered his mouth; it was indeed a very dirty performance.

Xu Dong, having seen enough, stood up and took a few steps back. "I came in a hurry today and didn't bring you any gift. However, when I came over, I saw that the flowers by the roadside were blooming beautifully, so I picked one for you." He pointed, but his eyes remained fixed on the non-existent person opposite him. "Do you like it? I'll pick another one for you tomorrow." He chuckled lightly, lifted his leg, and strode out with a confident stride.

Of course, he didn't actually walk back. Xu Dong took a few steps and then came back, indicating that the performance was over.

The immortal lord clapped his hands, praising the vivid portrayal of a middle-aged scoundrel. His final, spirited performance perfectly captured the smug satisfaction of a once-unsuccessful youth finally gaining power.

However, "the character isn't actually middle-aged. It's just that my co-star is Tsai Tsai, and the plot involves forceful acquisition, so this requirement exists. You can just act according to your real age."

Xu Dong immediately asked, "Want to do it again?"

The immortal said no need, "It's fine. Now tell me your interpretation of the character."

Xu Dong sat down again. "The Imperial Son-in-Law, since his character has always been either a rebel or a good-for-nothing, and the introduction mentions a sister-in-law, in the feudal imperial era, it was extremely rare for a man to have two princesses, so this Imperial Son-in-Law is definitely not a good person. Disregarding human ethics and deceiving the emperor, I think he's a scumbag, on the path of rebellion. His arrogance comes from thinking he has the country and the beauty in his hands, which is why he uses roadside wildflowers to appease the beauty, disrespecting and humiliating her while enjoying the taste of power."

He truly is a talented actor; with just a few vague introductions, he grasped the essence of the character.

Cai Cai sighed inwardly, "There really are people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding." That's why people online say he's just too lazy to ask for help because God feeds him; if he had just put in a little more effort, he would be a top-tier or even super-top-tier actor by now.

Seeing that Cai Cai's suggestion was meaningless, Wei Min suggested that they could go over the contract.

Xu Dong signed with a company, but not a typical entertainment agency. It's a company that specializes in reviewing contracts and finances for artists, providing comprehensive services like clothing, styling, and transportation. They're usually called consulting firms. Some larger companies also offer public relations and cosmetic surgery services. Many artists now sign with these kinds of companies; it's very free and convenient. Of course, they have to find and bear all the resources and expenses themselves.

He said he had a lawyer with him, but Xu Dong went out to say something and then came back.

"Is there anything else?" Wei Min asked, wondering why he had come back again.

Xu Dong was frank, saying, "This is my first time meeting Cai Cai." He politely gestured with his hands, "I've seen all your work, and I'm really looking forward to working with you." He was able to audition because his younger brother had sent out his resume widely, and he received an audition invitation. Because he had included the names Xianjun and Cai Cai, his brother booked a ticket for him and brought him here. He only found out what happened on the way. Mainly, he had been following the chaos online these past few days.

"I think it's really great that you don't use a phone or go online. Honestly, I've seen too many actors ruined by online comments; I've attended over ten funerals. I haven't looked at anything online for a long time now; I've blocked it all." Xu Dong was visibly getting more nervous as he spoke. "I absolutely support you."

Turns out they were fans.

To be liked by such a senior actor with such superb acting skills, Cai Cai was so excited that she blushed and said, "Thank you." She didn't know what else to say besides expressing her gratitude.

Xu Dong wasn't exactly a fan; he just didn't know if others felt the same way, but for him, he felt an inexplicable fondness for people with exceptional acting talent. This was because Xu Dong also watched other people's work, and the performances of those talented individuals were exactly the kind of effect he wanted to achieve. It was like they shared a common language, like kindred spirits. This feeling was there for Xianjun, and even more so for Cai Cai. He even repeatedly reenacted scenes Cai Cai had acted out. Sometimes he felt quite good, sometimes he felt inferior.

I guess you could call me a fan, though.

Xu Dong wanted to ask if he could shake hands, but then he thought that would be too much like a fan. Besides, if things went smoothly, they could work together on a film, so he didn't say it. He just smiled, said "No need to be polite," and left.

After writing Xu Dong's name in the project proposal, the immortal lord gestured to his assistant to call the next person.

Just then, the door slammed shut, and Mei Zhang stormed in, his face covered in sweat. He immediately told his assistants to leave. Wei Min was supposed to be asked to leave as well, but she remained seated. Mei Zhang glanced at her, then ignored her.

Something's happened.

Mei Zhang held up a tablet and said, "Hong Kong media has dropped a bombshell: the Tang Clan's eldest princess herself revealed that Cai Cai seduced her family elders."

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Even the immortal lords were stunned.

Wait a minute. Who? Who leaked the information? Who seduced whom?

Cai Cai and Tang Jinyi exchanged a glance. Who?
The immortal immediately opened his phone; it was already at the top of the trending list: "[Tang Clan Princess Beats Cai Cai]", followed by five small flames. This indicated that the topic was the most popular, ranking first in real-time global popularity.

Yes, globally.

Tang Jinyi also opened her phone and clicked on the news.

The footage is indeed newsworthy, with a floor-to-ceiling window overlooking the sea, clearly showing Hong Kong. The carpet and sofa are light-colored, and the person sitting on the sofa is wearing a high-end designer suit, sitting elegantly with long, slightly wavy hair that falls gracefully in front of her. However, her face is obscured by a large bouquet of lotus flowers, and her voice is clearly Cantonese. The video is quite long and appears to be secretly filmed. It seems to show a wealthy young woman having afternoon tea with her girlfriends, criticizing a girl in her social circle for her poor character, saying she seduces her elders because of her looks. The video is only a few minutes long, then a socialite influencer active on social media claims that the woman in the video is the eldest princess of the Tang Clan, and that she has met her in person.

Initially, the Hong Kong media outlets didn't publish it; it was just a marketing account run by a large company. It was then reposted on mainland websites. Given the events of the past two days, some people speculated that the "Princess" was criticizing Cai Cai. Some media outlets specifically contacted the Hong Kong media for verification, and they quickly responded, stating that according to a woman who wished to remain anonymous, it was indeed Cai Cai. Netizens speculate that this anonymous woman is the "Princess of the Tang Clan."

Goodness, this is solid proof!

Who is the eldest princess of the Tang Clan?

[The person in front of you doesn't mingle in high society circles or work for Hong Kong media, right?]

[The Tang Clan is one of the most powerful families in Hong Kong. The eldest princess is the granddaughter of Empress Cai Chunqing, who has never appeared in public. Her mother is the current head of the Tang Clan, the Demon Lord Cai Jinhui.]

Why does this feel like a martial arts novel?

[Important note: Empress Cai Chunqing is a figure who must be mentioned in modern history textbooks. Many of the factories she helped found still exist today, and her educational aid programs cover more than 200 universities across the country. My grandparents retired from the factories she founded, and my father, who was laid off, didn't expect to receive much money, but he actually received a considerable amount. I also received the Spring Scholarship.]

The Tang Clan is called the Tang Clan because they manufacture weapons; you can imagine how valuable that is, right?

The Tang Clan was originally called the Shipping King, and even earlier, the Cloth King.

[Fun fact: Most of your sea freight shipments are actually supplied by the Tang Clan]

Here's another little-known fact: the most numerous textile embroideries preserved in many museums around the world today originated from the Tang Dynasty.

[The eldest son of the Tang Clan has dated several female celebrities in the industry.]

The biggest little-known fact about the Tang Clan is that their eldest son and eldest daughter both share the surname Cai.

The Cai family is one of the largest families in Jiangnan, and the Cai family within the Tang Clan is a matriarchal family.

Wow, so many little-known facts! Such an amazing family! How come I've never heard of them before?

[Because my family doesn't work in online media; they're all workaholics.]

No, no, no, the second and third princesses are still quite active online, but they seem to have become less active in recent years.

[It's not a big deal for Cai Cai to try and get involved with a family like that, is it?]

[You really know how to clean your vegetable garden! Don't you have any idea how old your pet is?]

[The eldest princess probably doesn't want to reveal her name because she doesn't want to be chased and scolded by Cai Cai's fans. I've seen fans already protesting in front of the Tang Clan building with signs.]

[This is insane! Doesn't he even have a concept of how powerful the Tang Clan is?]

If Tangmen's legal team really contacts you, it will be difficult to find a job in many industries around the world.

Wow, the Tang Clan is so powerful! No wonder Cai Cai went all out.

Tang Jinyi swiped casually, and the comments flooded in; he couldn't even keep up. He wasn't really looking for the comments, but the phone kept ringing, and when he tried to swipe away and hang up, he'd end up scrolling to the comments.

What the heck?

Mei Zhang answered Cai Jinhui's call. Tang Jinci and Tang Jinhui were sitting behind her, and she could also see the legal staff.

"I'm complaining that I seduced my uncle?" Cai Cai felt that even a script wouldn't dare to write something like that.

"..." The immortal lord looked at Cai Cai speechlessly, "Stop translating, does it sound good?"

"We've found the group that filmed the video. They've signed confessions, written apology letters, and recorded apology videos. As soon as the legal team and the police approached them, they immediately admitted their mistake," Tang Jinci said. "They confessed that they received anonymous transfers to make the video. The transfers were to overseas accounts, which we're investigating. I guess it's still those 'possession ghost' gang." Cai Cai called them "possession ghosts," and they just followed suit, saving them the trouble of remembering names.

Cai Jinhui looked at Cai Cai and said, "Tell me yourself, what do you want to do?" She paused, "I could tell you weren't very enthusiastic about revealing your identity, so I've been keeping it under wraps. But look at you now, there are more and more demons and monsters. I told you you can't be a celebrity. They seize on a little rumor and try to completely crush you." If Cai Cai weren't a member of the Tang family, this situation would never have been resolved.

Cai Cai wasn't surprised that her mother noticed; she was indeed a bit negative. How to put it...
"I feel that once I reveal my identity, the rumors will fall apart on their own." Of course, they weren't actually falling apart on their own before, but now they truly are.

"It's like, when there are rumors about women, the woman has to be rich and powerful to be easily dispelled. But I haven't done anything wrong, and those are just rumors. I can just clarify that they are all rumors, and that should be enough. Why do I have to prove myself, and why do I have to have a certain status to back me up?" Cai Cai was a little angry now, she hadn't been this angry before. She was also very helpless, and her words were a bit incoherent.

But everyone understood.

Cai Jinhui frowned. "Is that all?" she said. "You know everything about our family, and you also know how rumors are being spread outside. Haven't we clarified things? But people don't really care whether the rumors are true or false. They just want to hear what they want to hear, they just want to participate in a media frenzy and get some satisfaction from it. Women are indeed easily caught up in all sorts of rumors and find it hard to get out, but think about it, if rumors are a quagmire, then life is a swamp. Rumors are just a part of life. The more you try to get out, the harder it is to get out."

"What you should overcome is never rumors, but life itself. Whether you prove yourself or argue, it's all for a better life. You can say no, you're fighting for dignity and honor, but ultimately, dignity and honor are also part of life."

Cai Jinhui's face was stern and her words sharp, but her eyes were gentle and loving as she looked at Cai Cai. "There's no need to complicate simple things. I've taught you not to name any harm. Harm is harm. When you encounter harm, you must fight back. And don't make excuses for your retaliation. Your unhappiness is the only reason."

"Wealth and status are things you're born with; it's not a blessing, but a capability you possess for the rest of your life. Isn't the ability to make money often called 'money power'? Then wealth is a kind of capability, just like your ability to play games or act—it's your capability. You have it, so why can't you use it? Other women have their own capabilities. Do you think they'll be defeated by rumors because they lack wealth, status, and money power? You're underestimating other women. Compassion needs to be applied to specific people, animals, or even plants to be true compassion."

Cai Jinhui continued to look at Cai Cai with affection, but then uttered words that were anything but affectionate: "Otherwise, it would be an insult from someone of high and might."

To portray a group of women without wealth or status as being harmed and defeated by rumors is not pity, nor is it kindness; it's an insult. Frankly, it's just idle gossip.
"." Cai Cai was so scolded that she could hardly lift her head.

Tang Jinyi held Cai Cai tightly, not daring to speak, but her eyes accused Cai Jinhui. Was it really necessary to make it so serious? The child is still young; she can be taught slowly. You really have the heart to do this!
Cai Jinhui couldn't bear to do it, but she couldn't allow her own child to go astray, not even with a single misconception.

The immortal lord thought he had something more to say, but after Cai Jinhui finished speaking, he knew that he didn't need to say a single word.

As expected of Sect Leader Cai.
Oh, only the Cai family dares to teach their child like this. It's hard to imagine what Cai Cai would be like if it were anyone else.
“Dazhi went to see you, he brought his team. Once you’ve dealt with things over there, hurry home.” Cai Jinhui finished speaking and immediately made a decision. “Ten minutes later, all company accounts will post a family photo, reveal your identity, and announce that you will be attending the appreciation event and annual meeting.” This was a reminder to Xianjun that Wanqian Company should prepare accordingly.

The Immortal Lord nodded directly, indicating that he understood and there was no problem. They would cooperate fully. They had also made preparations for all possible situations that might arise after the announcement. The goal was to ensure that Cai Cai's reputation, career, and public image were not damaged. Even if there were losses, they would be minimized. The entire company was currently busy with Cai Cai's affairs.

Actually, Xianjun's phone kept ringing with calls and messages. The company had almost finished preparing, but now that this false news has come out, everyone in the industry who knows Cai Cai's background is completely confused.