Read Novel Full Chapter 847: Scam Artists are Not Cute! (15)
Chapter 847: Scam Artists are Not Cute! (15)
An Chen’s song theft scandal spiraled out of control, dragging not just him but also Chen Yan and Yin Baobao into the chaos.
Just as everyone was bewildered, Xia Ling released a single titled《Time with You》. The moment this single dropped, it mesmerized many. The lyrics were familiar, yet the melody was completely different; more ethereal and transparent, like a celestial hymn.
Most notably, there were sections of the lyrics An Chen had never sung. Anyone with a grasp of music knew that Xia Ling’s version was the full rendition. Many voice enthusiasts converted to fans, while black fans[1] continued to criticize Xia Ling relentlessly, although they couldn’t deny their love for the song. It was a love-hate relationship. Thanks to these black fans, Xia Ling didn’t need additional promotion.
Shi Sheng registered a new account, and after getting it verified, her first move was to retweet Xia Ling’s post.
Xia Ling had cleared his following list, so when a new account named “First Divine Trickster” appeared on it, it caused a stir.
Who was this First Divine Trickster?
No one knew…
What was with the verification?
China’s First Divine Trickster?
When did Weibo start allowing such verifications?
Hey, hey, call the authorities! Someone is promoting superstition here!
The students who had been tricked by Shi Sheng immediately linked this account to the cute girl with an ambiguous relationship with Xia Ling. Her predictions had been eerily accurate, and now no one dared to cross her. Some even wanted to ask her for fortune-telling.
Shi Sheng had kept screenshots of her previous account, so after registering this new one, she posted the ID verification details of both accounts on Weibo. Along with screenshots of the original owner’s interactions, the truth was undeniable.
Artists who had signed contracts with the original owner also tweeted, confirming that the person who signed the contracts was indeed a girl named Bu Meng. Although Yin Baobao could claim she used someone else’s ID, she had no time to explain this.
With Yin Baobao’s silence, An Chen and Yin Baobao inevitably lost the battle. An Chen disappeared for a long time, rumored to be abroad to escape the scandal.
Xia Ling regained his fame, but the single wasn’t included in his new album, and even the web pages where it was previously published were taken down. It became nearly impossible to find the song online; any uploads were quickly removed.
Fans were outraged, demanding Xia Ling release the song. Just when they were about to riot, Shi Sheng posted a Weibo update.
First Divine Trickster V[2]: 《Time with You》is not for commercial use; it’s a personal tribute. Xia Ling sang it to reclaim its authorship.
Despite the video An Chen posted, his fans still believed he was framed. Only by presenting the song in its most perfect form could they believe who the true original was.
Xia Ling quickly retweeted Shi Sheng’s Weibo post, maintaining his usual blunt and confrontational tone towards his fans, pushing some to the brink of turning from fans to haters.
Although some irrational fans refused to accept it, others supported Shi Sheng’s stance, recognizing that if the song wasn’t meant for commercial use, its release was entirely Xia Ling’s prerogative.
Xia Ling, blessed with both talent and resources, soon released new music under Yu Sheng’s careful planning. The lyrics were custom-written by professionals and some by Xia Ling himself.
Shi Sheng? Apart from her skills in fighting, digging traps, and showing off, this kind of work was completely beyond her.
【…】 'Weren't you supposed to be all-capable? The host is contradicting herself!‘
‘Having money and power is the same as being all-capable, right?’
【…】 'I can't argue with that.‘
Recently, Xia Ling was busy with his new music, leaving Shi Sheng bored. She decided to go out and stir up some trouble.
As soon as she stepped out, someone attempted to kidnap her.
The dimly lit basement hid the kidnappers in shadows. As Shi Sheng was about to get into her car, several men rushed forward, aiming to quickly shove her into a nearby vehicle.
But just as they got close, the girl pulled out a gleaming sword from the car, pointing it at them.
Chin up, with a fierce look on her face, she barked, “What do you think you’re doing?”
Kidnappers: “…” ‘Kidnapping you!’
Shi Sheng waved her iron sword, “See this sword? It’s been blessed. Want to live? Then scram!”
‘Blessed…’
Even though it looked pretty convincing, they couldn’t believe this cute girl would carry a real sword around.
‘Carrying around weapons is illegal!’
The kidnappers exchanged glances and signaled to each other. Two of them tried to distract Shi Sheng while the others planned to grab her from the side.
Shi Sheng cursed under her breath. Some people just had a death wish.
She wouldn’t disappoint them; her sword needed some action.
Strange sounds echoed from the basement as Shi Sheng skillfully piled the kidnappers on top of each other, creating a human tower.
【…Host, why do you always stack them like that?】The system had been curious for a while.
‘To prevent these retards from getting up and plotting against me, of course.’
‘In stories, isn’t it always the ones who get knocked down that manage to pull off a last-minute comeback, leading to life-and-death struggles? Such a cliché.’
【…】'Noted. Another tactic learned.‘
“Who sent you?” Shi Sheng asked the topmost kidnapper.
The kidnapper remained tight-lipped, refusing to talk despite her questioning.
“Hello, 110? I’d like to report a kidnapping attempt… Why can I still call? Because I took them down, obviously. Hurry up and send someone over!”
Kidnappers: “…” ‘As a kidnapping victim, can’t you act more normally?’
‘Who was the retard who said this girl was easy to handle?’
Shi Sheng hung up the phone, looking smugly at the stacked men. “Even if you don’t tell me, I know it was Yin Baobao, right? Attempted kidnapping isn’t a major crime. You won’t die, but you’ll spend a few decades in prison.”
The sound of police sirens grew louder, and the kidnappers’ hearts sank.
The police quickly surrounded them. Seeing a petite, adorable girl standing beside a pile of grown men, they were speechless.
‘So many big guys, yet they couldn’t handle one small girl?’
Captain Hong saw the familiar cute girl next to the kidnappers, and his mood plummeted. He hadn’t yet recovered from the last psychological blow, and now this?
“Captain Hong, long time no see.” Shi Sheng greeted him cheerfully.
“Heh…” Captain Hong forced a smile, not thrilled to see her again.
He glanced at the kidnappers, took a deep breath, and tried to brace himself mentally. “Miss Bu, you say they tried to kidnap you?”
[1] – I forget if this has come up before, but black fans are basically just people who follow celebrities just to hate.
[2] – V just means verified
Author’s Note:
Poor Captain Hong’s psychological trauma, haha!