Abused Female Lead And Beautiful Villainess (Quick Transmigration)

The post not only trended on Weibo but also spread across various social media platforms simultaneously, with timing precise to the second.

Many suspected the poster had scheduled the release, though most platforms lacked such functionality.

That wasn’t the main concern now, however.

Upon seeing the explosive headline, people instinctively clicked to save all the content, not bothering to think twice.

Some, unable to wait, started screen recording on their phones to capture everything they saw.

This way, they’d have evidence to share the gossip later, preventing it from being scrubbed by PR teams.

While the public wasn’t fully aware of Jing Corporation’s scope, annual rankings showed it was a major enterprise. Exposing the private life of its CEO would surely prompt a swift response from their PR team to erase everything.

Worse still, the source might be uncovered and face a massive lawsuit.

But the gossip-mongers needn’t have worried. The content came from an advanced AI system produced by a higher civilization. This small world was no match for 188’s capabilities.

Due to previous backlash, Jing Ming had people monitoring for any posts about his private life to have them removed immediately.

He hadn’t expected dealing with a minor starlet would be so troublesome.

The situation seemed to be spiraling out of his control, with the other side setting the pace.

From that messy article about a domineering CEO pursuing starlet Shen Wan, countless rumors had sprung up.

When #HighResPhotosOfDomineeringCEOAndLookAlike# appeared, Jing Corporation’s PR team sprang into action to make it disappear.

Removing trending topics and deleting unfavorable posts always required money.

But this time, even money proved ineffective.

At first, platforms agreed after receiving payment.

But soon discussions intensified across platforms. Far from removing the trending topic, new posts kept popping up as fast as old ones were deleted.

As for the trending topic, it seemed impossible to remove due to some system glitch.

When Jing Ming heard this, veins bulged on his forehead in anger.

Meanwhile, platform staff sweated profusely, upset at losing such a big payday and potentially offending Jing Ming over this malfunction.

No matter how anxious both sides were, netizens who got the first taste of this juicy gossip declared it deliciously sweet after seeing all the photos.

“She really does look like you,” Fu Qingman remarked after viewing the series of photos. She turned to Shen Wan curiously, “Has Jing Ming really been pursuing you?”

“If not, why would he keep someone who looks so much like you?” Fu Qingman studied the woman in the photos who resembled Shen Wan. These were high-resolution versions of the previously blurred photos meant to smear Shen Wan.

She had no doubt about their authenticity. Apart from the clarity, she had compared every detail in each photo.

Everything matched exactly, except now the photos clearly showed the man was Jing Ming and the woman was someone very similar to Shen Wan.

Previously, due to deliberate blurring and only showing side profiles, plus the woman’s similar build and looks to Shen Wan, people assumed it was her in the photos.

Now… the truth had surfaced.

This set of photos included not only high-res originals of the ones used to smear Shen Wan, but also shots from different angles, all exceptionally clear.

Jing Corporation’s executives stared in shock as they digested this gossip, then looked at Jing Ming as if seeing a different person – this domineering CEO.

Jing Ming was fuming with nowhere to vent. The man in the photos wasn’t him, nor was he some ridiculous CEO keeping a lookalike after being rejected.

“Have the photos authenticated,” Jing Ming said coldly.

These photos were fake. Though skillfully done to be indistinguishable, fake was fake. Having professionals examine them would reveal the truth.

Twenty minutes later, the authentication results came in.

Jing Ming looked up and asked, “Well? Did you find evidence of manipulation?”

“Mr. Jing, after examination by over 20 experts, we’ve concluded the photos haven’t been altered in any way. They’re all genuine,” his assistant reported, sneaking a glance at Jing Ming. They had believed the photos were fake based on Jing Ming’s earlier reaction.

Feeling various odd stares, Jing Ming gritted his teeth. “Have people handle this rumor. Issue an authentication report stating the photos are fake.”

“Mr. Jing, it may be too late,” the assistant said weakly. “Many Photoshop experts online have stated the photos show no signs of manipulation. One blogger even questioned the earlier photos, saying those were the ones that had been altered.”

Jing Ming slammed his fist on the desk. “The earlier photos were real and unaltered!”

“But they’ve presented evidence,” the assistant said, shrinking back and carefully handing Jing Ming his phone. “The earlier photos have been deconstructed by these experts, revealing all traces of editing. Mr. Jing, we may not be able to contain this.”

Jing Ming’s head throbbed as he saw the whole internet calling him “Domineering CEO Jing Ming.” He nearly coughed up blood in anger. These netizens really had too much free time.

“Find a way to suppress those posts. And those photos – not a single one can remain online.”

“Mr. Jing, those photos are like weeds – they keep sprouting up no matter how we try to clear them. Weibo is still malfunctioning; we can’t remove the trending topic. But they’ve called to say they’re working to fix it quickly.”

Just as the assistant finished speaking, his phone rang. He quickly answered, his face lighting up at what he heard. After hanging up, he told Jing Ming, “Mr. Jing, they’ve fixed the issue. The trending topic has been removed and the photos deleted.”

Jing Ming glanced at his phone, seeing another topic rapidly climbing the ranks. He was so angry his fingers hurt. What use was removing it now?

A new trending topic had shot up, though not in the top spot. The words “Domineering CEO and Lookalike” were glaringly obvious.

#DomineeringCEOAndLookalikeResourcesSaved#

Several other topics followed without the “Domineering CEO” phrase, but those who’d seen the gossip knew what they meant.

#Private#, #IHaveItAll#, #OneYuanForAllResources#.

Now Jing Ming felt sick just seeing the phrase “Domineering CEO.” “Have them block ‘Domineering CEO,'” he ordered.

The assistant nodded and made the call.

He soon hung up and said quietly, “Mr. Jing, they say that phrase can’t be blocked. But they can temporarily set it so any posts about Jing Corporation will be deleted.”

Jing Ming felt somewhat relieved, wondering who was helping Shen Wan. They were skilled enough to fake photos undetectably.

He had no idea that netizens soon realized their posts were being deleted almost instantly. They quickly caught on that mentioning Jing Corporation triggered removal.

Without Jing Ming’s knowledge, Weibo users started using code names when discussing him: Jing Ming = JM, Lookalike = LS.

Coincidentally, both sets of initials had other meanings. JM could mean “sisters” or be initials for other celebrities and products, while LS was apparently a gaming team.

A certain team broke out in cold sweat seeing these initials, knowing they couldn’t be blocked. Blocking them would cause bigger issues. Plus, people weren’t naming names directly, just using abbreviations. This was a public platform; they couldn’t do much about it.

Normally, Jing Ming wouldn’t care about such chatter. But now it involved him personally. Seeing these bored netizens constantly discussing “JM the domineering CEO” made his blood boil.

Some of the earlier photos had been quite intimate, even showing the man’s bare upper body.

Now many were discussing his physique. Given his status, people seemed to have lost interest in Shen Wan. They were captivated by the story of JM the CEO and his lookalike. Some had even started writing angsty romance stories based on them, infuriating Jing Ming.

Jing Ge silently observed from the sidelines. Though his brother seemed to be suffering, he found the story of his CEO brother keeping a lookalike rather amusing.

But before he could finish laughing, some gossip-mongers had started discussing him too.

It was because of his earlier ambiguous post about his relationship with Shen Wan. His stance had been clear. But Shen Wan’s actions were puzzling, so unable to get answers from him, they went to ask Shen Wan.

Then… Shen Wan posted on Weibo: We’re best friends, thank you [handshake] Jing Ge.

Jing Ge was stunned when he saw this Weibo post.

Then he found himself receiving consolation from fans, making him wince.

“Gege, don’t be discouraged. You deserve better.”

“Gege, you still have us.”

“Gege, even JM the CEO failed. Let’s give up.”

Jing Ge: Wait, haven’t they misunderstood something?

Fu Qingman’s expression grew increasingly odd as she watched netizens discuss how the pure and innocent starlet Shen Wan was being pursued by both JM the CEO and a top actor simultaneously. She didn’t know how to describe her feelings.

Originally, Fu Qingman hadn’t believed such a dramatic story. But Jing Ge did seem to have some feelings for Shen Wan.

So it was possible Jing Ming had pursued Shen Wan, and after being rejected, kept a lookalike who then turned against him.

The public didn’t yet know Jing Ge and Jing Ming’s relationship, but she believed it would come out in a couple days as this story developed.

Somehow, Fu Qingman felt a sense of crisis rising in her heart.

In her mind, Shen Wan was indeed wonderful, so it was normal for her to have many suitors. She herself had plenty of admirers, yet she couldn’t stand seeing Shen Wan pursued by so many. And that Jing Ge, disregarding everything to pursue Shen Wan despite knowing his own brother liked her.

If Shen Wan had any conscience, these two brothers might end up at odds.

188: You’re overthinking it.

Shen Wan: “I guess this counts as being pursued by big shots like a CEO and a top actor, right?”

[188: “Wan Wan, I want to tell you something.”]

“What, want to say my plan was flawless and I played them like a fiddle?”

[188: “No, I wanted to say, you’re such a tease.”]

Shen Wan: “…”

Fu Qingman frowned in thought, then asked Shen Wan, “Now that the crisis is resolved, though there may be some trouble ahead, do you have any plans coming up?”

“No, I’ve just been busy for a bit. The results from my earlier screen test just came in, but filming won’t start for a while, so I’m not busy at all.”

“Perfect, I’m free too. Why don’t we take this chance to get away abroad for some peace and quiet? If you go out now, you’ll surely be swarmed by reporters.”

Shen Wan readily agreed.

The day after Shen Wan and Fu Qingman left, someone uncovered that Jing Ge and Jing Ming were brothers. The internet exploded – one a top actor, one a CEO, both in love with Shen Wan, and extremely devoted at that. Most importantly, they were brothers.

Learning of this relationship, people’s imaginations ran wild with melodramatic scenarios.

How the older brother Jing Ming failed to protect Shen Wan, watching her get hurt by the lookalike. The younger Jing Ge couldn’t stand by and stepped up without hesitation to protect her.

Alas, Shen Wan was a pure and lofty person. These two brothers – one a CEO, one an actor – she loved neither.

Meanwhile, Shen Wan and Fu Qingman had arrived at a beach in another country. As they lay on the sand taking photos, someone happened to snap a picture of them.

When the photo made its way back home, another round of discussions erupted online. While opinions were mixed, this kind of attention was harmless and wouldn’t cause any real damage.

But on Jing Ge’s Weibo, fans left many sympathetic comments.

“Gege, if she doesn’t love you, the world is big. You’ll find someone better.”

“You can’t force feelings. Shen Wan hasn’t really done anything wrong. She never asked JM the CEO or Gege for resources because of their affection. She just doesn’t like you guys, it’s a normal rejection.”

“Gege, don’t fall out with JM the CEO over someone who doesn’t like you. Though he’s a bit of a scumbag – anyone who keeps a lookalike doesn’t deserve true love. But you’re brothers after all, don’t let this ruin your relationship.”

Jing Ge wanted to say his relationship with his brother was fine; they hadn’t fallen out at all. Even if they did, it certainly wouldn’t be because of Shen Wan.

What really irritated him was some higher-ups secretly contacting him, asking if he wanted to come back and fight for the family assets. They really thought he and Jing Ming had fallen out.

In fact, many netizens suspected Jing Ge was behind the later high-res photos and that article. As Jing Ming’s brother, it wouldn’t be strange for him to know such things.

That day, Jing Ge received a call from Jing Ming.

“You really didn’t do it?” Jing Ming’s voice came through the phone, heavy with suspicion.

After much thought, his emotional playboy little brother was quite suspect.

“I… really didn’t!”

“It better not have been you.”

The call ended, leaving Jing Ge with a massive headache. It really wasn’t him!

A week later, Shen Wan and Fu Qingman appeared at the airport arm-in-arm, immediately surrounded by reporters who had been lying in wait.

Based on being pursued by JM the CEO and the top actor, then staying true to herself, Shen Wan was now famous. Especially with her recent film’s good reception, offers for roles and endorsements kept pouring in.

Shen Wan was overjoyed.

Indeed, being fought over by big shots was great – she didn’t even have to pay for trending topics.

The reporters mainly asked about her story with the two big shots, whether it was true, why she rejected them, and so on. Everything revolved around the two brothers.

Shen Wan just smiled and replied: “Because I don’t like them, and I want to make it in this industry on my own merits. But I’m still grateful for their goodwill. I hope they’ll be well. As for what happened before, I actually want to thank Actor Jing. I’m really grateful to him and hope he’ll do better and better in the future.”

Fu Qingman felt relieved. Under the spotlight, Shen Wan was dazzling. She didn’t know why, but she wanted to hide this person away.

Finally, Shen Wan and Fu Qingman were escorted to their car.

Once again, Shen Wan was trending.

Soon, both Jing Ming and Jing Ge saw the interview. One laughed angrily, while the other felt a chill down his spine.

Jing Ming: That idiot brother still won’t admit it?

Jing Ge: It really wasn’t him! He didn’t have that ability.