Chapter 28: Chapter 28: How Is She Different

[We don’t deny Jiang Qin’s talent, but her character, heh… How many people who clawed their way out of a Barren Star can be simple?]

[So what if Jiang Qin was the one who harmed Jiang Ruming? Shouldn’t she have?

She was born into such a good family, but another female took her place. After she came back, she was pushed aside by her own family and bullied by the people around Jiang Ruming.

I think it would be normal even if Jiang Qin wanted to kill her.]

[Basically, neither of them are good people.]

[Poor Lilia. She’s just too straightforward, which is why she’d think of a method like this to stand up for her friend. But it turns out Jiang Ruming is a bad person too, which makes Lilia look like a joke.]

[Wait, Lilia is so good at acting. How do you guys know she’s telling the truth?]

[There’s video and audio, and it’s been verified. Isn’t it enough that it’s not fake?]

Many of the people following Jiang Qin on the Star Network were just passersby who had been captivated by her singing today.

Since it was the first day they had heard of her, they didn’t really know Jiang Qin, so some were indeed starting to waver.

Most of them had even started to unfollow her, thinking that if the situation turned around later, they could just follow her again.

Conversely, the people who didn’t like Jiang Qin but loved her songs remained firm followers. After all, they only cared about her work and couldn’t be bothered to learn about her character.

You Wei, who had been quietly monitoring the storm on the Star Network, was now fuming in the bar.

He slammed his hand on the table and cursed angrily, “These netizens are a bunch of flip-floppers! Anyone can say a few words and make them waver. I wonder if an Alien Beast chewed out their brains, making them this stupid!”

In contrast, Zhu Yongkang was quite calm.

“Let them curse. There’s no need to waste time on them. If they dare come to Blue Star to cause trouble for Jiang Qin, my claws aren’t just for show.”

“No way. Jiang Qin has had it rough enough. She was supposed to be a rich young lady, but she ended up as an unregistered resident on a low-level star, having to work to support herself.

What right do these people have to curse her? I believe she didn’t do it, but even if she did, that little female from the Jiang Family must have started it!”

Zhu Yongkang remained silent in the face of his friend and boss’s brainless defense of her.

He couldn’t be bothered to argue. ’In his eyes, these squabbles between young females were boring, and he couldn’t be bothered to get involved.’

’If it were males, the truth wouldn’t even matter. If you didn’t like someone, you’d just challenge them to a deathmatch. Once one of you was dead, the conflict would be over.’

He was just a security captain; he didn’t want to use his brain for this.

“No, I can’t let them keep cursing her like this.” You Wei also contacted a water army.

He paid a hefty price to have them control public opinion on the Star Network.

Then, after a moment of hesitation, he contacted someone.

Looking at the chat history, the last time he had spoken to this person was three years ago.

He silently typed a line of text into the dialogue box, hesitated for a long time, and then finally sent it.

Seeing his expression, Zhu Yongkang was a little surprised. “You contacted *them*?”

“Yeah.” You Wei’s reply was somewhat dejected.

“We’ve had young females work at our bar before, but I’ve never seen you treat anyone special. To think you’re even willing to contact *that side* now.”

You Wei let out a deep sigh, his expression indescribably complex.

“Maybe it’s because Jiang Qin is a true talent.”

Seeing that his friend didn’t want to elaborate, Zhu Yongkang didn’t press the issue.

“Anyone you support can’t be all that bad. If you need anything done, just ask. I have some connections, too.”

“Thanks, brother.”

“Cut the crap. Knowing you has been the worst luck of my life. I’ve been a doorman, a waiter, and your muscle. Now I even have to go grovel and owe people favors for you.”

You Wei chuckled. “If I weren’t only into females, my brother, I’d consider just settling down with you for life.”

“Get lost. I’m going on patrol.”

“Don’t go yet! Let’s talk about where to hire another female. Jiang Qin’s Physique is weak; it’s too tough for her to work alone.”

“I can’t find anyone. Figure it out yourself.”

“How about I post a job opening on the Star Network?”

“Do whatever you want.” After that perfunctory reply, Zhu Yongkang quickly made a run for it.

He couldn’t be bothered with these things in the first place. If it weren’t to help You Wei, he wouldn’t have even stayed on Blue Star.

***

Jiang Qin slept all the way until evening.

’To be honest, I even suspect I might have passed out at some point. How else could I have slept so long without waking up at all?’

After drinking a tube of nutrient liquid, she decided not to go out.

There wasn’t much to see at night anyway.

There were no food streets or roadside stalls here.

Remembering she had mentioned during her stream that she wanted to find people to record some songs, she simply logged into the Star Network and started reading her private messages.

:Did you really try to kill the true heiress out of jealousy?

:Aren’t you going to clarify the rumors on the Star Network? Or are you guilty?

:Qin Bao, don’t mind those people online. They’re all mentally deficient Beastmen. Just forgive them for their stupidity. I’ll always support you.

:Please, I’m begging you, upload those twelve new songs from today! I’ve been starving for them for so long!

:Jiang Qin, Mom wants you to come home tomorrow. If you don’t, then don’t ever come back.

Weaving Dream: Little sister, I don’t know how these rumors started either. Please don’t believe Lilia. Her goal is to drive a wedge between us and clear her own name in the process. You absolutely must not fall for her trap.

Also, I’m sorry you got dragged into this and scolded by Mom.

I have no ill will toward you, little sister. I fell down the stairs because I lost my footing. It’s just that no matter how I explain it, Mom and the others don’t believe me.

Don’t be angry with Mom, either. I’ll explain everything to her as soon as possible in the next couple of days and have her apologize to you.

I’ve sent you some Star Coins through a private tip. Use them for now. If it’s not enough, just tell me. Don’t be too hard on yourself while you’re out there.

Jiang Qin knew who had sent these two private messages at a glance.

Jiang Ruhai was as obnoxious as ever, and just like in her past life, Jiang Ruming was playing the sympathy card.

She had originally planned to just delete the messages and block them, but on second thought, she decided to screenshot them before blocking.

’I don’t know if they’ll be useful later, but it’s never wrong to be a little cautious.’

After saving the records, Jiang Qin immediately added both of them to her blacklist, along with those who had been particularly vicious with their insults.

The next time she streamed, these people wouldn’t be able to get in.

Whenever she saw a private message with an attached audio recording, she would listen to it carefully.

If it wasn’t a good fit, she would reply with a polite rejection.

Some had good vocal skills and pleasant voices but just weren’t right for the songs she had on hand. To them, she replied that she hoped they could collaborate in the future.

Then she made a note of these people.

After going through more than half of them, she actually found someone suitable to sing “Once You,” as well as a male who could speak Minnan, which was a perfect fit for “Joy is enough.”

Jiang Qin left her Light Brain Number and waited for their replies.

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