Today I Will Also Be the Male Protagonist’s Rival - Chapter 2

#SuYuHitsSomeone#

#SuYuScandal#

#DengQiuBirthdayParty#

Weibo exploded overnight.

Coming up with a headline was hardly difficult:
OMG! Su Yu is absolutely disgusting! Just because she’s a top-tier celebrity, does that give her the right to bully people like this? Huo Shu was almost crying in the photo!

Husky: Deng Qiu is a senior figure in the industry with a good temper. Why would she invite someone like Su Yu to her birthday party?

MyDreamIsToRaiseCows: Hahahaha check out Deng Qiu’s Weibo, she clarified it herself. Basically said she’s not even familiar with Su Yu and has no idea why she was there—what a slap in the face!

MatsushimaNanako: Su Yu, get out and apologize! What did our little sister ever do to you?

Su Yu reclined on the sofa, her slender white fingers scrolling through her phone screen. One comment after another leapt into view.

“My little ancestor, what kind of trouble have you stirred up this time?”

Inside the office, Xu Lan sighed, hands propped on her desk. “Tell me, what exactly did Huo Shu do to offend you?”

She had plenty of artists under her management, but the only one truly capable of carrying a project was Su Yu.

This girl may have a ton of scandals, but as her agent, Xu Lan knew better than anyone that Su Yu, despite her fiery temper, wasn’t a bad person.

The entertainment industry was full of schemers. Years ago, because of her personality, Su Yu had been splashed with all kinds of mud.

Now, even if they wanted to clear her name, it was too late.

Based on what she knew of Su Yu, nine times out of ten—it was Huo Shu who had provoked her first.

Huo Shu… Huo Shu…

Xu Lan muttered the name a few times. Suddenly, her mind lit up and she smacked the table. “No wonder the name Huo Shu sounded familiar—it’s her!”

“Yu Yu, do you remember? That last script I got for you? Wasn’t the role already set for you? Then Huo Shu tried to cut in, and our company had to fight hard to win it back.”

“Bet she’s holding a grudge and is trying to smear your name now.”

Xu Lan sneered. “She looks all gentle and delicate, but clearly has tricks up her sleeve. No wonder Director Li took a liking to her.”

“She didn’t offend me. And she’s not trying to smear me.”

Su Yu yawned, shifted into a more comfortable position, and lifted her gaze lazily. “You know better than anyone how those paparazzi love stalking me. Nine out of ten photos are fake.”

The original Su Yu was a trending starlet—though scandal-ridden, her traffic was off the charts. Anything she did could spark discussion.

How could the paparazzi not hound her?

Xu Lan grew agitated. “Photoshopped?”

“No, just the angle.”

Su Yu shook her head and brushed off the events of the previous night like they were nothing.

Xu Lan sighed and began pacing. “Alright, how about this: let the company issue a statement first. I’ll reach out to Huo Shu and see if she’s willing to clarify things.”

With that, she rushed out to make the call.

Su Yu rubbed her temples and spoke internally, “Iron Hammer, what do you think—can we just go after Cheng Chen and leave Huo Shu alone?”

【No!】

Iron Hammer answered seriously and firmly.

Su Yu ground her teeth. “The female lead’s halo is ridiculously powerful. I saved her once and now the netizens are already tearing me apart. If I keep getting close to her, won’t they start digging up my ancestral grave?”

【Please rest assured, Host! Your ancestral grave is well protected. We won’t let anyone harm your interests. You can complete your mission with peace of mind.】

Su Yu: ………

“Thanks so much.”

【You’re welcome!】

Su Yu rolled her eyes. “Iron Hammer, seriously, your deadpan sense of humor doesn’t work at all!”

【Thank you for the feedback, Host. I will be more mindful.】

Su Yu immediately cut off the chat in frustration.

Just then, Xu Lan came hurrying back in, waving her phone. “Huo Shu agreed. That girl’s actually pretty easygoing. I told you, she’s a decent person.”

Su Yu curled her lips into a smile and mimicked Xu Lan’s earlier tone with a teasing lilt. “She looks like a gentle little thing, but her methods aren’t bad either. No wonder Director Li took a liking to her.”

Xu Lan rolled her eyes. “I bust my ass for you, and in the end, it’s all thankless?”

Su Yu pouted, playfully pleading, “Okay, okay, I was wrong! Please forgive me, great Sister Lan?”

She smiled radiantly, her eyes full of charm. Leaning back lazily on the sofa, even her posture exuded allure that seemed to come from her very bones—undeniable and intoxicating.

This kind of woman, in ancient times, would’ve been the legendary beauty who caused the emperor to abandon his duties.

Xu Lan froze.

She’d never seen Su Yu smile like that.

Su Yu was undeniably beautiful. With her stunning, seductive looks, she was one of the most striking flowers in the entertainment industry.

But unfortunately, the original Su Yu never cared to use that beauty. She had wasted a face that others could only dream of.

Su Yu chuckled softly.

Of course she understood what Xu Lan was thinking. But she wasn’t the original Su Yu. After years of struggling in showbiz, she knew better than anyone how to attract attention.

Ring ring ring!

Her phone rang.

“Hello? What? Got it!”

Xu Lan snapped out of her daze and answered the call, then turned to Su Yu. “Huo Shu just posted on Weibo—check it out!”

Su Yu blinked and searched Huo Shu’s account.

A new post popped up at the top:

Huo Shu: Sorry, I got home really late last night and didn’t check my phone. There’s no conflict between Su Yu-jie and me, and she didn’t bully me either. It’s not like what everyone thinks. Please don’t misunderstand~ [Heart Gesture Emoji]

Su Yu’s lips curved slightly.

The shy tone instantly reminded her of those gentle, clear eyes from last night—delicate and alluring, like a begonia flower after the rain, pure and soft.

Within seconds, the comment section exploded.

CatInMyArms: Wuwuwu, sweetie are you being held hostage? Blink twice if you’re in danger.

FruitTangyuan: Alright, break it up, break it up. Probably another publicity stunt. Su Yu’s agency, Shengshi Media, is a big company—how could Huo Shu dare offend her?

NinthOfSeptember: I’m speechless. Just because she’s a senior, she gets to bully people? She hits someone and then forces them to clear her name? Amazing! Shengshi Media keeps this up and they’ll crash soon enough!

HuoShuIsMyWife: Poor baby girl. Her company’s useless—Huo Shu, hurry up and terminate your contract. What kind of trash company is this?

Su Yu scrolled a bit further. The comments were overwhelmingly one-sided. A few netizens tried to speak up for her, but were quickly drowned out by haters.

Xu Lan’s chest rose and fell with anger. “This has got to be a water army managing the comments! I don’t know who’s behind this, but if I find out, I’ll destroy her!”

“If they’re riding this wave, they’re clearly trying to pile more dirt on me.”

Su Yu toyed with her phone and smiled carelessly. “I already have plenty of scandals anyway. What’s there to be afraid of?”

“No way! I need to come up with a strategy. I won’t let anyone sabotage you!”

With that, Xu Lan rushed out again, phone in hand.

Ding-dong!

Just as she was thinking, a WeChat notification popped up on her phone.

Su Yu looked down.

Sunflower requests to add you as a friend.

Verification message: Huo Shu.