Chapter 248: How Did I Become The Traitor Who Betrayed My Friends?
“What does that mean?”
Qi Yuan saw Zhang Lingye’s new Weibo post and was dumbfounded. What kind of operation was this? Was there really a way to beg for likes like that?
Like to listen to the behind-the-scenes story of Follow Yu An. Damn, this was on par with Yu Wei’s “Like to unlock hidden benefit for protagonist”…
Is this how you learn Yu Wei’s spirit?
He could do whatever he wanted, but the key was that netizens actually bought it. As soon as the post went out, his votes surged. Everyone really wanted to gossip.
“Wasn’t it you who told me to think about how Yu Wei did it?”
Zhang Lingye thought it sounded promising when he heard it. Qi Yuan was right. How did Yu Wei do it? This netizen was curious too.
What netizens were most curious about now was definitely the process of how Yu Wei and Qi Luo An got together. As one of the earliest people who knew about their relationship, he could just use the information gap to be an intelligence dealer, right?
Only Yu Wei could defeat Yu Wei. Yu Wei’s song was so top-notch; to win head-on, he could only rely on Yu Wei’s own gossip.
“Is that what I told you?”
Qi Yuan never imagined he would interpret it this way. Sure, this could get attention and votes, but what about his brother? Could he really spill such inside info?
“I also think it’s not great, but didn’t you say it was no big deal? Being brothers is in the heart.”
“…”
Qi Yuan was numb. How could this be blamed on him? If he knew this kid was scheming like this, he would have stopped him first.
Besides, he still couldn’t figure it out to this day. They just filmed a short film, and after filming, Yu Wei ended up with the little sister.
Could there really be some behind-the-scenes info?
Netizens thought the same, assuming the behind-the-scenes of filming Sound Mixer was the beginning of everything, but that wasn’t the case.
Actually, Zhang Lingye was just using a sheep’s head to sell dog meat. During filming, it was just filming, with no gossip to eat.
Qi Yuan got angrier the more he thought about it. Spilling stuff he didn’t even know about was one thing, but spilling about his brother and his sister, and then pinning it on him…
“You traitor selling out friends for glory!”
Whenever he saw CP posts about Yu Wei and Qi Luo An, he always dismissively clicked “not interested” with a speechless face. This time, it was calculated onto him, which was intolerable.
“How did I become a traitor selling out friends for glory?”
Zhang Lingye naturally wouldn’t admit it. If he didn’t say it, he wouldn’t even remember this matter.
Forget it, no more bullshit with him. Better think about how Yu Wei did it back then…
Zhang Lingye’s move was outrageous, but the effect was indeed good. Songs could be watched anytime, but gossip like this wouldn’t come around again.
His votes were skyrocketing, still not catching up to the AI singer, but the gap was constantly narrowing. This was a good start.
As the people involved, Yu Wei and Qi Luo An couldn’t figure out what was going on. Back when they were filming, they didn’t do anything special. What was there to talk about?
They didn’t think it was a big deal. As long as Zhang Lingye didn’t make up nonsense and just told the truth, there wouldn’t be any problem.
But thinking of this method to solicit votes for himself, this kid was pretty outrageous too.
“I want to see what he plans to talk about.”
Qi Luo An scrolled through the comment section of Zhang Lingye’s post. Netizens responded in droves. For other things, everyone might watch and wait, but for gossip, count me in.
“What, there’s a behind-the-scenes story? No need to say more, like for you, brother?”
“This short film is indeed a bit mysterious, no behind-the-scenes footage at all. Spill the details.”
“Already got all my classmates in the class to vote for you. Speak up, speak up.”
“Those years, the gossip my brother had to tell. Melon seeds and small stools ready, just waiting for you to start, bro.”
Netizens loving gossip was one thing, but there were also quite a few stars and big shots in the comment section. Qi Luo An even saw some acquaintances.
Chi Leying, Tong Yulu, and others all left messages in the comment section. Even Su Xinnan and Meng Han posted a “squatting” in the comments.
Entertainment industry folks were curious too. These two’s first public appearance was that MV. How exactly did they get together?
Now they had to look forward to Zhang Lingye starting his lecture. As soon as he gave the order, everyone would support him as the new CP leader.
“Good, good, good. Everyone loves gossip?”
For those who popped up in the comment section, Yu Wei noted them all one by one. When filming the movie, he really needed to train them well.
Back then, it was just casting, confirming role fit. They were still far from truly portraying the roles. One-on-one targeted training was necessary!
Especially the culprit Zhang Lingye. This time, no picking on his principles; later he’d have something coming to him.
“Forget it, ignore them.”
Qi Luo An sighed. No matter the outside noise, as long as they lived their own two-person world well, that was fine, right?
“Better decide what songs to sing first.”
Everyone was assembled; it was time to think about the performance. Two songs at once, rehearsal time was still too tight.
Qi Luo An wasn’t anxious at first, but after hearing it was using her novel to write these two songs, she dreamed of the grand occasion in the book review section.
When she helped Yu Wei write songs before, it wasn’t exposed yet. Now everyone knew, and they’d definitely be urged to update en masse.
“Let’s write the first half’s song today.”
Yu Wei wasn’t anxious these past few days because he’d already decided what songs to sing. He simply had Qi Luo An start writing while he supplemented from the side.
They could almost see their future two-person world: conceiving together, writing together, occasionally exchanging opinions and reviewing each other.
Plain and simple, it felt pretty good.
After discussing and writing for a bit, the worldview was connected. No need to write so obscurely; just write about Wei Yu listening to Wei Yu’s new song.
Other people’s protagonists suddenly appearing in her book gave Qi Luo An a strange sense of taboo. Books intersecting, the two protagonists in fanfiction were similar.
Then when would the authors intersect…
“Writing, what are you zoning out for?”
Yu Wei finally experienced the joy of urging updates. Are you writing while daydreaming? Keep dawdling and I’ll spin you like a spinning top.
His book wasn’t urgent; Zhang Lingye’s competition results weren’t out yet. He could write later; urge others first…
Qi Luo An didn’t say anything, but her fingers flew across the keyboard, directly typing a line in the main text: “What are you barking about?”
The two bickered while writing; the speed wasn’t fast, but the process wasn’t boring. Looking back, they’d already written more than half the chapter.
She was thinking of pushing to finish this chapter when Shen Yutong suddenly sent a message saying Zhang Lingye had gone live for a Q&A.
“Ah?”
This was something neither of them expected. They thought Zhang Lingye was just soliciting votes and fooling netizens. Who knew this kid was serious and really planned to talk.
They didn’t do anything during filming. What was there to talk about? And he even got netizens to listen. At first listen, it sounded real.
Qi Luo An switched screens and opened Zhang Lingye’s live stream on the computer. He was sitting properly in front of the screen, planning to start once there were more people.
Below the live stream, there was a thoughtful note: Bring your own melon seeds and cola for gossip.
Zhang Lingye had no intention of fooling netizens. Small business, honest operation; how could he let everyone come for nothing?
Mainly, his votes were just one final push away from catching up. He simply went live to talk, letting his live stream family help him surge once more.
For a star of his caliber, usually a few tens of thousands in the live stream was high. But today, as soon as he started, six figures surged in.
Everyone loved gossip and wouldn’t mind it. If nothing else, they could just listen in the background; they couldn’t miss it.
“Alright, enough people are here. Those who haven’t liked, remember to like for me, please.”
Zhang Lingye didn’t waste words and started directly, beginning with Yu Wei asking him to film Sound Mixer. Bullet comments floated a string of question marks. Wasn’t it supposed to be the behind-the-scenes story of Follow Yu An? What was this?
Why not start from Pangu creating the world?
“This is the story background.”
Zhang Lingye still had some savvy. This kind of thing had to be told slowly. If he got to the point right away, everyone would leave after hearing it.
He had to drag it out slowly to get the audience to like for him. He’d already “sold out friends for glory”; they had to give him more.
Zhang Lingye slowly talked up to the film crew forming. When he mentioned Yu Wei bringing a female actor, everyone perked up. Qi Luo An finally appeared.
By the way, why was it Yu Wei who brought her? They thought the two met because of filming. Did this mean they knew each other even earlier?
Everyone was ready to quickly gossip a bit, but when Zhang Lingye said Yu Wei directed everything—not just acting his own role but teaching the others to act—netizens clearly couldn’t sit still.
Yu Wei was skilled at acting the blind person; everyone knew that. But unexpectedly, he could teach others in the crew too. Was that right?
“Really, why would I lie to you?”
Seeing bullet comments asking if the streamer was lying, Zhang Lingye settled in a bit. “Not just Sound Mixer; during the new movie sea selection, Yu Wei guided our acting skills too.”
This kind of minor detail could be revealed, but not the specific movie name or casting. Just hint at it.
Hearing this, netizens were even more confused. Yu Wei’s acting skills were so top-notch; guiding acting wasn’t that the director’s job?
And a new movie, Yu Wei’s new movie. If no surprises, it should be those two from the novel, Charlotte Troubles or A Person’s Martial World.
Netizens got more excited the more they heard. Gossip came with unexpected gains. Finally, they could see Yu Wei’s movie. Looking forward to it.
The topic veered off as they chatted; even Yu Wei himself hadn’t expected this. Netizens just wanted the spectacle; content didn’t matter.
Zhang Lingye immediately started sharing details from the set, including how every action shot was adjusted by Yu Wei.
Netizens listened in awe. The more they heard, the more they felt Yu Wei was all-rounded. He basically did the work of actor, screenwriter, and director. Those international awards really suited him!
Though the topic veered, netizens were satisfied on another level. Zhang Lingye not only gained many votes but also a bunch of new fans.
Yu Wei was too good at hiding. He never spilled anything. Zhang Lingye was more honest. Followed; talk more in the future.
Forget tasting Three Kingdoms or Dream of the Red Chamber; from now on, this live stream would be called “Zhang Lingye Tasting Yu Wei.”
But as he spoke, someone still asked about Yu Wei and Qi Luo An. CP fans could selectively listen to the rest, but you couldn’t skip this; they came for it.
“How Yu Wei and Qi Luo An met… I’m really not too clear on that.”
Zhang Lingye scratched his head. “I heard it was Qi Yuan who introduced them.”
Netizens were shocked after hearing this. What? The brother-in-law was the matchmaker? This was unexpected.
Qi Yuan, watching the live stream in front of his screen, was instantly furious. Again? He just shared his friend; how was that an introduction?
But Zhang Lingye had already said it, and netizens were predisposed. Bullet comments instantly turned into praise for Qi Yuan’s actions.
You did well, making a good match!
Qi Yuan was so angry he was dizzy. He was clearly the last person in the world to approve this relationship. How did they fabricate him into a matchmaker?
With his blurry vision, he looked at the screen, which clearly showed four big characters: Selling sister for glory.
The words he used to roast Zhang Lingye became a boomerang on himself… How did I become selling sister for glory?
