Quick Transmigration: Rescuing the Blackened Male Lead - Chapter 431
Chapter 431: Heard You Got Shelved (36)
Xiaoguai thought for a moment and said, “True, Brother Yu, you’re just starting out. Talking about this now is indeed a bit early.”
Shen Mubai initially didn’t plan to chime in, but considering that dating at this time might affect Yu Jingchen’s career, she quickly agreed.
“Mm-hmm.”
Yu Jingchen looked up at her and suddenly smiled.
“Sister Xiaoxing, you think so too?”
Biting into her toast, Shen Mubai nodded.
Yu Jingchen said, “That’s how I feel as well.”
He gave a shy smile.
“Because I don’t have much to offer right now, I want to create the best possible conditions for her. I don’t want her to suffer along with me.”
Xiaoguai, clearly impressed, exclaimed, “Brother Yu, you’re too good. If all men thought like you, that’d be amazing.”
Yu Jingchen smiled faintly but didn’t respond.
Shortly after the filming wrapped up, Yu Jingchen accepted a role in a suspense drama and quickly dove into a packed shooting schedule.
Meanwhile, Shen Mubai found herself in a period of downtime—not because of a lack of opportunities, but simply because she wasn’t eager to rush into new projects.
After all, she was inherently someone who enjoyed leisure and indulgence.
When The Immortal Journey premiered, it generated quite a buzz online.
First, Yu Jingchen’s portrayal of his character received widespread acclaim, with audiences praising both his stunning looks and acting skills.
His Weibo following skyrocketed from a few million to over nine million because of the show.
Next, the audience’s impression of Tang Xiaoxing had been notoriously negative due to her previously cringe-worthy acting. However, Shen Mubai’s portrayal of Princess Yinling in Immortal Journey completely shattered expectations.
As the saying goes, a good person does one bad thing and gets condemned by everyone, while a bad person does one good thing and gains approval.
It was a similar situation—many people began to see Tang Xiaoxing in a new light.
Although she still had a considerable number of black fans, her current reception was a vast improvement.
With two leads who were both rising stars and backed by legions of fans, Immortal Journey achieved unexpectedly high ratings.
At the height of the show’s popularity, Shen Mubai received an invitation to appear on a variety show.
This variety show was quite well-known and often invited trending stars, particularly popular young idols.
While its ratings weren’t stellar, the show’s reception and audience engagement were consistently good.
Her agent, Li Hong, strongly encouraged her to accept.
The reasoning was simple—Immortal Journey was still hot, and the show had not only invited her but also Yu Jingchen, Zhang Hao, and Wu Xueqing.
Given the recent shift in public perception regarding her acting, this was a golden opportunity.
If she could deliver another strong performance, the benefits would be immeasurable.
Yu Jingchen, who was nearing the end of his suspense drama’s filming, deliberately adjusted his schedule to participate in the show.
Although the two had occasionally kept in touch privately, Shen Mubai still felt a wave of sentimentality after not seeing him for such a long time.
The variety show was broadcast live, allowing audiences to watch in real time.
While the host occasionally set up tricky questions or situations, they were skilled at maintaining a balance—never crossing the line into discomfort but still providing viewers with exciting moments.
“Today, we’re joined by several cast members from Immortal Journey. Let’s have them greet the audience!”
The host, Lin Man, beamed her signature smile and spoke warmly.
