The Unexpected Rise Before My Exit from the Entertainment Industry

Chapter 10

Qin Wei sat on the bed and poured herself a cup of flower tea. After taking a sip, she felt refreshed.

Shen Qingqing took the initiative to chat with her:

"Sister Wei, I've seen all your dramas. I grew up watching your performances. I'm especially fond of you. I went to the Film Academy because of you and chose this path because of you."

Was it because she was too young or Qin Wei was too old...

Qin Wei looked at her. She was reportedly a sophomore this year, so around 19 years old. While Qin Wei this year...

Was not yet 23, right...

But Qin Wei thought about it. The original owner debuted very early. Her most well-known work, "Fate in the Clouds", had already aired for six or seven years. Thinking about it this way, it was reasonable to say she grew up watching her performances.

Qin Wei smiled and nodded:

"Thank you for liking me."

She didn't get angry at all...

Shen Qingqing went on:

"So Sister Wei, what are your plans going forward? As your little fan, I'm quite looking forward to your new dramas."

Qin Wei calmly drank another sip of flower tea:

"Don't you watch entertainment news?"

"Hmm?"

"Don't keep your hopes up. I haven't taken any offers for half a year. I feel like I'm washed up."

Shen Qingqing: "..."

Black fans:

【She knows she's washed up!】

【Qin Wei has a clear understanding and positioning of herself!】

...

The next morning, Sun Dan was the first to wake up. While exercising in the yard, she was thinking about what to make for breakfast.

Just then, she heard noises coming from the toolshed, so she walked over.

The camera panned to show that the earliest riser that morning was not Sun Dan after all.

At 4:30 am, Qin Wei had gotten up. It was still a bit cold outside, so she had put on an extra thick coat when she went out. Carrying two cartons of milk, she headed to the toolshed to continue tinkering with the parts strewn across the floor.

【If only she was this hardworking when shooting dramas.】

【Could she be addicted to fixing cars and found a new purpose in life...】

【How did Qin Wei gradually transform from a disqualified artist to a quirky woman...Do we actually not understand her that well...】

【There must be a script! If there's no script, I'll do a handstand while spraying diarrhea live!】

【The above need not go that far...No one wants to see that...】

...

"Teacher Qin, let me help."

A pleasant yet somewhat tender voice appeared at the door. Qin Wei looked up to see Li Hanming.

A young actor who was only 17, tall in stature, with refined features.

After speaking, he didn't wait for Qin Wei's consent before coming over to take the wrench from her hand. He proceeded to screw in the bolts she had prepared.

He didn't seem like someone the production team had sent to stir up trouble. So Qin Wei didn't reject his kindness.

This body was too weak. She couldn't tighten the screws at all and could only disassemble things using tricks and techniques. After all, in her previous life living alone overseas, she had to rely on herself for everything. When things broke down, she had to try fixing them herself, and over time she had picked up those skills.

"Teacher Qin has a better temper than I imagined."

Li Hanming chatted with her, but didn't stop working. He kept screwing in the bolts one by one.

"Ah? Mm, maybe because there's nothing worth getting angry over."

Qin Wei could only respond perfunctorily, because she remembered the original owner did have a bad temper.

"They're all screwed in. Let's go assemble it outside."

Sensing she didn't want to chat further, Li Hanming carried the assembled parts outside. The two quickly assembled the tricycle together.

Qin Wei tested it satisfactorily. Although not as good as new, it was good enough to use. She no longer had to worry about it falling apart midway.

Facing the camera, Qin Wei held out her hand:

"I, Qin Wei, want money."

Black fans didn't know what to criticize anymore:

【WTF, did the weirdo Qin Wei really fix the car?】

【Pfft, it's not like she did it alone. She still relied on a man in the end. Qin Wei ah, you still rely on your looks.】

【Don't talk about the little brother like that, okay? He's underage, just a boy, and very kind. He helps anyone in need, don't invite hate.】

【Why is she a bit cute when asking for money even though I don't like her?】

...

The production team obediently gave 300 yuan, causing a stir among the cast. Those present were all so poor they couldn't even afford meat. Naturally they coveted the fortune Qin Wei had obtained.

"Teacher Qin, how do you plan to spend this huge sum?"

A staff member asked Qin Wei, but she didn't answer. Instead, she gave the money to Sun Dan.

Sun Dan was a regular resident and the oldest among them, so it was appropriate for him to handle it.

But Sun Dan declined:

"Teacher Qin should decide!"

Qin Wei thought for a bit. She gave Daniel 100 yuan. He had been working hard these past few days building sheep pens and chicken coops, but didn't have money yet to buy the animals. Qin Wei let him buy some chicks to raise. That way, they could get eggs in the future, and perhaps even eat chicken.

Then she gave Chen Mo 100 yuan. Building plastic greenhouses and buying vegetable seeds cost money too.

Qin Wei stuffed the remaining 100 yuan to Sun Dan. It was too exhausting relying solely on trading corn for cash to afford meals, so this could help relieve everyone's stress.

"That's great," Lin Qiqi clapped. "Teacher Sun, let's improve our diet. I think everyone is probably craving mutton hot pot!"

Everyone else fell silent.

Sun Dan was a bit embarrassed:

"The money belongs to Qin Wei. I may not be able to make that decision..."

Su Xiaoxiao quickly followed up:

"Teacher Sun, you decide. We youngsters will eat anything."

Lin Qiqi scolded her a few times in her heart. What a phony, forcing the position of a good person on her.

"Buy some if you want to eat it," Qin Wei uncharacteristically spoke up to defuse the awkwardness. After finishing, she leisurely walked away.

The black fans didn't know what to criticize anymore:

【Is there no harm without comparison? Am I the only one who finds Lin more annoying than Ms. Qin?】

【Qin Wei hates mutton the most, right? Yet she can endure this?】

【She must really be down and out. Qin Wei is truly the next generation of forbearance. I need to re-evaluate her. 】

【But the way she acts all magnanimous... Ugh, still dislike her.】

【Me too, upstairs.】

【Although, I also... want to see how long she can keep this act up.】

...

Qin Wei and the original were unusually consistent in their mutual dislike of mutton. Just the smell ruined her appetite, so she found an excuse to leave.

This didn't affect everyone else's excitement for meat. After a tiring day yesterday and still not eating their fill, they were all looking forward to eating some meat to satisfy their hunger.

Qin Wei got the camera crew to stand down, saying she wouldn't do anything for now and just wanted to sit alone for a bit. The camera crew was happy to take a break, so they readily agreed.

"Teacher Qin, you're here."

Qin Wei was sitting in the shade behind the house when Li Hanming came over.

Him again?

Qin Wei looked around. Li Hanming quickly realized she was checking for something, and told her:

"Big brother camera went to rest. You can relax now."

Qin Wei nodded. On a whim, she asked him:

"Have you eaten your fill?"

She regretted the question right after asking. Dinner had just started not long ago. The mutton wasn't even cooked yet. What was there to eat one's fill?

Li Hanming smiled. "Don't like mutton. I got two corncobs to roast and eat. Teacher Qin, want to join?"

She was hungry herself anyway, so Qin Wei agreed without thinking twice.

Li Hanming hunched over the fire to roast corn. Occasional crackling could be heard from the fire pit. Soon, the corn aroma drifted over. He brought the steaming hot corn over and split one for Qin Wei.

Qin Wei blew on it to cool it down before taking a bite. She couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

"Delicious!"

"That's good then." Li Hanming's eyes curved into crescent moons.

Before they knew it, the two were no longer as unfamiliar.

...

Everything seemed so peaceful. But a hundred miles away, in a certain office in the CBD of the imperial capital, the man sitting in front of the computer stared intently at the screen, his expression complicated.