I Swapped Bodies With a Female Celebrity - Chapter 74

Fortunately, this wasn’t Qin Lang’s first time body-swapping. No matter how difficult it got this time, it was still better than the last experience.

Although Qin Yunxuan hadn’t left much useful information behind, the silver lining was that she was a celebrity. A simple online search was all it took to find recent news about her…

When Qin Lang typed Qin Yunxuan’s name into his phone, he was stunned by the flood of negative press about her.

• “Qin Yunxuan Throws a Diva Fit, Splashes Drink on the Young Heir of Jinxiu in Public!”

• “Inside Source from Huangtian Entertainment Reveals Jinxiu Apparel is in Talks with Liu Qingcheng; She May Replace Qin Yunxuan as New Spokesperson!”

• “Qin Yunxuan’s Scandals Exposed! Insider from Starlight Entertainment Claims She Disrespects Seniors Within the Company; Fellow Artists Are Fed Up!”

…

After watching the short video of the drink-splashing incident, Qin Lang finally understood what had happened.

Trouble inside and out! It was blatantly obvious that someone was stirring the pot, trying to smear Qin Yunxuan’s reputation!

But what Qin Lang couldn’t grasp was why Starlight Entertainment wasn’t doing anything about it. Wasn’t Qin Yunxuan their rising star, the one they were heavily promoting? Why weren’t they issuing any statements to deny the rumors?

Could it be… that because of his previous attitude towards Yun Sihai, Yun Sihai was now planning to sideline “Qin Yunxuan” to teach her a lesson?

The thought sent a chill down Qin Lang’s spine. That was entirely possible.

If there really was that kind of relationship between Qin Yunxuan and Yun Sihai…

Just thinking about it made Qin Lang restless.

“Who knows what the artist contract between Qin Yunxuan and Starlight Entertainment looks like? If Starlight Entertainment really decides to bench her, then even with all my capabilities, I’d be powerless!”

He knew of countless artists back on Earth who, at the peak of their careers, were shelved by their agencies. They went from household names to complete obscurity overnight. By the time their contracts ended, they had already lost their footing in the entertainment industry for good. Such examples were a dime a dozen!

Qin Lang naturally had no desire to be shelved. If he were, then all the classic works and ideas in his mind would have no stage, no chance to shine!

“Maybe I should ask Sister Lin first? This Qin Yunxun is something else, not even leaving clear notes about such an important matter on her phone!” Qin Lang grumbled inwardly.

But he had no idea that, for Qin Yunxuan herself, these entertainment industry dramas weren’t even considered “important matters” at all! Right now, what truly mattered to her was studying under Professor Chen at the Chinese Academy of Sciences! Unleashing her talents upon this world was her top priority!

As for the entertainment industry? If things didn’t work out, well, she could always just fall back on inheriting those billions.

“Sister Lin, there’s something I’d like to ask you about!” After some hesitation, Qin Lang finally called Sister Lin.

“Xuanxuan! Are you back from the Academy of Sciences? Perfect timing, I actually have something to discuss with you too. I’ll be right over!”

Half an hour later, Sister Lin arrived, looking like she’d been rushing around.

“I’m parched!” she exclaimed, heading straight for a large glass of water the moment she stepped in.

“Sister Lin, where have you been so early in the morning?” Qin Lang asked, curious.

“You’ve been off having a great time at the Academy these past couple of days, but I’ve been running my legs off handling your situation!” Sister Lin shot him a slightly exasperated look. “You’ve probably seen it already, right? There’s been a ton of nasty comments online lately.”

Qin Lang nodded. “It’s clearly being pushed by certain parties. Just hired trolls.”

“True, but we can’t just let them smear you so brazenly. The company has decided we’re going to fight this. We’re determined to clear your name and see this through against Jinxiu Apparel, no matter what!”

Qin Lang’s heart skipped a beat. If his earlier search was correct, Jinxiu Apparel was the high-end brand Qin Yunxuan was endorsing—a brand with international reach and incredibly deep pockets!

Starlight Entertainment was going to go head-to-head with Jinxiu Apparel? How was that possible? Just because Jinxiu’s people were spreading negative rumors? Had Yun Sihai lost his mind? Was this really a case of a man starting a war for his beloved?

A cold sweat broke out on Qin Lang’s forehead. One was a major player in the entertainment industry, the other a dominant force in the fashion world. While they operated in different spheres, a full-blown clash between them would undoubtedly send shockwaves through both. Hadn’t everyone witnessed the 3Q war back in the day? That ended in a classic lose-lose scenario.

“Sister Lin, is the company really going to do this for me? The impact on the company could be huge!”

Sister Lin sighed. “Don’t you think I know that? But you know how Chairman Yun is. Once he’s made up his mind, no one can change it except you. Besides, since this involves you, he’s even less likely to back down.”

Qin Lang felt a twinge of emotion. Sure, Yun Sihai was a bit older, but it seemed his feelings for Qin Yunxuan were genuinely sincere. So much for all capitalists having black hearts.

However… Qin Lang still had his worries. If Yun Sihai was willing to pick a fight with Jinxiu Apparel for “Qin Yunxuan’s” sake, that would put “her” deeply in his debt. What if he used this as leverage to expect something more from “her”? How could “she” possibly refuse then?

No. Absolutely not. Qin Lang wanted no part of being indebted in such a way.

“Ahem, Sister Lin, how exactly does the company plan to handle this?”

Hearing his question, Sister Lin replied seriously, “First, we build momentum and guide public opinion. Once we have everyone’s attention focused on this issue, we’ll release the recording from the banquet!”

“Let’s see what excuses Jinxiu Apparel can come up with then!”

Qin Lang fell silent. He didn’t know what was on this ‘banquet recording,’ so he didn’t dare ask for specifics.

“Sister Lin, could you send me that recording later? Personally, I don’t think we need a direct confrontation with Jinxiu Apparel. It wouldn’t be good for either side,” Qin Lang suggested. “The best victory is one achieved without fighting, don’t you think? Especially since… we already have a signed endorsement contract with them.”

“Chairman Yun would be so happy to hear you say that!” Sister Lin said, looking pleased. “Xuanxuan, you’ve really matured. You’re considering things much more thoroughly now!”

“But…” Sister Lin’s eyes narrowed slightly. “Whether we fight or not ultimately depends on Jinxiu Apparel’s next move. They’ve already made their play. If we don’t counterattack, wouldn’t we look weak?”

Counterattack? Had it already begun?

Seeing the confusion in Qin Lang’s eyes, Sister Lin smiled.

“You just focus on preparing for today’s song recording. Don’t worry, all the groundwork for building momentum is done. Now, we just need to light the fuse and let public opinion explode!”

Patting Qin Lang’s shoulder firmly, Sister Lin added, “Starlight Entertainment doesn’t go looking for trouble, but we’re not afraid of it either! This isn’t just about you and Jinxiu Apparel anymore. They’ve slapped Starlight Entertainment in the face.”

“And if someone wants to slap us, they’d better make sure they have what it takes to back it up!”