I Swapped Bodies With a Female Celebrity - Chapter 42

Director Chen of the Singer program looked thoroughly satisfied.

Initially, the TV station hadn’t paid much attention to Singer—after all, a competition solely featuring established singers was a risky move. No artist wanted to publicly admit inferiority to their peers.

But now, things were different.

After innovating the format and introducing live streaming, Singer’s popularity skyrocketed overnight. And with Qin Yunxuan’s participation, the show became a hot topic everywhere.

What shocked Director Chen the most was that Qin Yunxuan had delivered an instant classic on the Singer stage—Blue Lotus!

Not only that, Blue Lotus had climbed to the top of the new song charts at an astonishing speed, making history. Every fan who listened to Blue Lotus would inevitably think of Singer, and that was the best kind of publicity.

From a neglected, low-priority program, Singer had suddenly become the station’s golden goose.

The station head’s warm reception and the secret inquiries from veteran singers filled Director Chen with pride.

The tides have turned—never underestimate the underdog.

Still, Director Chen knew very well that the first episode’s success was entirely due to Qin Yunxuan and her new song. If the second episode could maintain the same level of hype, Singer would truly become a smash hit.

And the most anticipated showdown of the second episode? Naturally, it was the fated clash between Liu Qingcheng and Qin Yunxuan.

“Qin Yunxuan, you really are my lucky star! Whether this show becomes a blockbuster or not depends entirely on your performance today.”

If Qin Yunxuan delivered another standout act, the show’s success would be guaranteed.

“Has the news about Liu Qingcheng joining this round been released?”

“Yes, Director Chen. It’s already out, and many tabloids have picked it up!”

“Good. That means the hype is already building—ratings are secured.”

A smug smile spread across Director Chen’s face.

……

Just as he predicted, online buzz was at an all-time high.

Given the long-standing rivalry between Qin Yunxuan and Liu Qingcheng—and yesterday’s fierce battle on the music charts—both artists and their fans were already fired up.

With a little prodding from the Singer production team, the two fanbases were already at each other’s throats before the episode even aired.

“Liu Qingcheng still dares to show up on Singer? Did she forget the humiliation from yesterday?”

“Who doesn’t know what kind of person Qin Yunxuan is? Does she really think lip-syncing and plagiarism can turn her into a real songwriter overnight?”

“Lip-syncing and plagiarism? Are Liu Qingcheng’s fans this shameless, spouting nonsense with zero proof? I could just as easily say Liu Qingcheng slept her way to the top!”

“Then get ready to watch our Qingcheng destroy Qin Yunxuan on stage today!”

“Dream on. You people really live in your own little world, huh?”

……

The fan wars and the flood of onlookers pushed Singer’s hype to unprecedented levels.

If today’s showdown delivered a spectacular performance, Singer would undoubtedly become the next big hit.

And once that happened, the artists who had once turned down Director Chen’s invitations would be begging to join—but by then, it would be too late.

Just as Director Chen was basking in his triumph, a staff member rushed in, panic-stricken.

“Director Chen, bad news! Really bad news!”

Director Chen opened his eyes, annoyed. “What’s the problem? Did something go wrong with the set?”

“No, not that—it’s online! There’s a huge scandal!”

“A scandal?” Director Chen frowned.

The staff member gulped. “Qin Yunxuan—she’s been exposed in a massive scandal!”

“What?!”

Director Chen’s eyes widened in shock. “Where? Show me, now!”

……

“Bombshell: The Truth Behind Rising Star Qin Yunxuan’s Sudden Fame!”

“The Untold Story Between a Powerful CEO and a Rising Starlet!”

“I Gave Everything—Just to See You Shine!”

“Qin Yunxuan: The Woman Who Brought a Billionaire to His Knees!”

Originally, public attention had been focused entirely on the upcoming showdown between Qin Yunxuan and Liu Qingcheng.

But now, the internet was flooded with shocking exposés—all targeting Qin Yunxuan.

The headlines were deliberately provocative, designed to destroy reputations, yet they drew massive clicks and engagement.

The posts all followed a similar narrative: Qin Yunxuan’s rapid rise to fame was no accident. Behind her success stood a mysterious benefactor—none other than Yun Sihai, the CEO of Starlight Entertainment.

The posts detailed how Yun Sihai had gone above and beyond to promote Qin Yunxuan, treating her differently from all other artists under his label.

As “proof,” blurry photos were included—one showing Yun Sihai affectionately stroking a woman’s hair.

Through “Sherlock-level” analysis of hair color, clothing, accessories, and height, the post insisted the woman was Qin Yunxuan.

It also claimed that after Qin Yunxuan’s onstage fall, Yun Sihai had immediately rushed to a private hospital to visit her—behavior far beyond what a normal boss would do.

The news exploded like a depth charge, sending shockwaves across the internet.

This scandal was simply too big, leaving netizens stunned.

Everyone knew Qin Yunxuan had thrived in the entertainment industry despite her lack of skill, always landing top-tier resources.

While there had been whispers about her connections, nothing had ever been confirmed—until now.

And now, the rumors suggested an illicit relationship between Qin Yunxuan and Starlight Entertainment’s CEO, Yun Sihai.

The implications were staggering.

But when people thought about it… it made a twisted kind of sense.

How else could Qin Yunxuan’s inexplicable rise be explained?

“Could this really be true?”

“Hah, I always knew there was no such thing as an innocent ‘pure’ celebrity. She’s just a gold-digger!”

“Disgusting. I never thought Qin Yunxuan was this kind of person!”

“I’m done. If I ever support her again, I’m the biggest idiot alive.”

……

Though there was no concrete evidence, the insinuations were enough.

The internet had already filled in the blanks, and for many, that was all the proof they needed.

Human nature leans toward suspicion, and plenty were convinced the rumors were true—because nothing else made sense.

“Damn these shameless tabloids! They don’t know anything!” Manager Lin’s face twisted in fury as she read the so-called “exposés.”

Qin Lang’s expression wasn’t much better. As a man at heart, the idea of being linked romantically to an older man was downright nauseating.

But… watching Manager Lin’s reaction, a thought flickered in his mind.

Maybe… I can get some answers from her.