I Swapped Bodies With a Female Celebrity - Chapter 41

Liu Qingcheng had been having a rough time lately.

Ever since she impulsively posted that mocking tweet about Feiyun Music Platform yesterday, she had become public enemy number one.

She had thought her actions would paint her in a positive, proactive light—but instead, her smug satisfaction was instantly wiped away by a slap from her manager, Sister Zhang.

Then came Feiyun Music Platform’s follow-up announcement, which clearly stated that the one caught manipulating the charts wasn’t Qin Yunxuan—it was Liu Qingcheng herself!

Overnight, Liu Qingcheng became the laughingstock of the entire internet.

Aside from her own fans, commenters flooded her Weibo with relentless mockery:

“Talk about the pot calling the kettle black! And here I thought your hands were clean!”

“Yeah, and you even egged your fans on to harass Qin Yunxuan. How’s that slap in the face feel? Hurts, doesn’t it?”

“Honestly, what I admire most is the audacity of a two-year rookie dissing Feiyun Music Platform.”

“She got too full of herself! Thought her new song being #2 was some huge achievement!”

“Only to get utterly crushed by Qin Yunxuan’s song, which had only been up for half a day? Priceless!”

……

These comments stabbed into Liu Qingcheng’s heart like venomous needles, making her bleed inside.

She had always believed that, aside from looks, she was superior to Qin Yunxuan in every way.

But reality had slapped her hard—and then livestreamed it for the whole world to see.

Now, nearly everyone knew that Liu Qingcheng, who had always considered herself Qin Yunxuan’s equal, had been completely dominated on the new music charts.

And to make matters worse…

Originally, Qin Yunxuan was supposed to take the blame for the chart manipulation. But thanks to Liu Qingcheng’s outburst, Feiyun Music Platform had publicly released the data.

This meant that apart from Qin Yunxuan and Chen Qiyun, almost everyone else had been manipulating the charts!

It was like exposing an open secret—one that made fools of everyone else on the rankings.

Naturally, they were furious. But their anger wasn’t directed at Qin Yunxuan.

After all, Qin Yunxuan hadn’t done anything wrong—well, except for her fans’ antics. But even those were within the rules.

The real culprit behind this mess? Liu Qingcheng.

Still, none of this had significantly damaged Liu Qingcheng’s standing—until a certain piece of news arrived.

“What? My endorsement got canceled?”

When she heard this from Zhang Ping, Liu Qingcheng was stunned.

Zhang Ping sighed. “Jinxiu Apparel was indeed planning to drop you, but after some negotiation, they agreed to give you one last chance.”

Jinxiu Apparel was one of the world’s top fashion brands. Securing this endorsement had cost their company a tremendous amount of effort.

“Why? Why would they do this?” Liu Qingcheng clenched her fists, her face twisted in anger.

“Because of yesterday’s incident,” Zhang Ping said, rubbing her temples. “They think Qin Yunxuan might be a better fit for their brand now, so…”

“Qin Yunxuan, Qin Yunxuan! It’s always Qin Yunxuan!” Liu Qingcheng gritted her teeth, her eyes burning with resentment.

Why did Qin Yunxuan always have to oppose her? Was she doomed to live in Qin Yunxuan’s shadow forever?

“Don’t panic just yet,” Zhang Ping said firmly. “The company has talked to Jinxiu Apparel. There’s still hope.”

“If you can outperform Qin Yunxuan in today’s live singing competition, you’ll prove your worth. Then Jinxiu will choose you.”

“Outperform Qin Yunxuan in the live competition…” Determination flashed in Liu Qingcheng’s eyes.

“This time, I will win!”

……

“Wait, if I beat Liu Qingcheng, I get the Jinxiu Apparel endorsement?”

Qin Lang was stunned. Was he really about to steal Liu Qingcheng’s endorsement deal?

This was the kind of thing that sparked vicious catfights among female celebrities.

How many “best friends” had turned into bitter rivals over endorsements?

And given that his relationship with Liu Qingcheng was already rocky—after snatching the Best New Artist award from her last year—stealing her endorsement this year?

The thought was… oddly thrilling.

“Emperor Entertainment has poured a lot of resources into promoting Liu Qingcheng. If she lands the Jinxiu endorsement, her popularity and opportunities will skyrocket. She might even break into the second-tier celebrity tier within a few years!”

Qin Lang smirked. A few years just to reach second-tier? What’s so impressive about that?

Sister Lin seemed to notice his disdain and rolled her eyes.

“Making it to second-tier within five years is nearly impossible in this industry. You think climbing the ranks is that easy?”

Qin Lang grinned. “Sister Lin, that eye-roll of yours… had a certain charm to it.”

“You—you’re teasing me now?” Sister Lin was torn between amusement and exasperation. “Did you even hear what I said?”

“Loud and clear.”

Qin Lang’s smile sharpened, his eyes glinting.

“Defeat Liu Qingcheng and take the Jinxiu endorsement right from under her nose. Considering how often she’s targeted me, it’s time I taught her a little lesson.”

“If I don’t make her kneel and sing ‘Conquer,’ I’ll change my last name!”

……

The previous episode of The Singer had been a massive hit.

Both online and in the media, it had sparked endless discussions.

Qin Lang’s performance of “Blue Lotus” had practically become the show’s anthem.

So when the second live episode aired just four days later, fans and netizens were already buzzing with anticipation.

And when rumors spread that Liu Qingcheng would be joining the competition, the excitement exploded.

Liu Qingcheng vs. Qin Yunxuan!

These two had been rivals since debut, like some modern-day Zhuge Liang and Zhou Yu—destined to clash.

“Since Heaven made Zhou Yu, why did it have to make Zhuge Liang?”

Before this, Liu Qingcheng had always held a slight edge in reputation and skill. But after yesterday’s chart massacre, many were questioning her abilities.

So today’s live episode was bound to be a fierce battle—a collision of titans.

“I can’t wait to see how these two go at each other!”

“The producers really know how to stir the pot… and I’m here for it!”

“Team Qin Yunxuan all the way. Beauty is justice!”

“Liu Qingcheng’s gorgeous too, in a sultry way… which is why I pick—Qin Yunxuan!”

“Damn, that twist got me. I wasn’t ready!”

With hype like this before the broadcast, The Singer was well on its way to becoming the next big hit.