Birth of a Top Superstar 4

"No, that's not what I meant... I mean, if she really does turn back into a human someday and sees this, she'll be able to see me too! You can't just let her see you alone—Mother loves me the most!"

Ancient-costume Evan Lan: "Didn't you always say you don't believe she'll ever come back?"

"Wasn't it you who told me Heaven's Way can work miracles? You're the mighty Celestial Emperor! Heaven's spokesperson!"

"Are you leaving or not?"

"Fine, fine, I'm going! But Father Emperor, let me play with the Emperor's Sword before I go."

Ancient-costume Evan Lan conjured a sword out of thin air and tossed it to Ray.

Ray walked off, cradling the sword.

In the frame, only Evan Lan remained. He looked up at the Sacred Spirit Tree and uttered three words: "Heh. Heaven's Way."

But his eyes were filled with utter despair.

...

Lily Bai really wanted to keep watching.

But in the end, her mental strength gave out.

Just like Little Smudge warned her—if she forced herself to keep watching, she'd end up hurting her brain.

So she finally put it down.

Feeling woozy, she collapsed beside the baby, brow furrowed as she fell into a deep sleep.

The baby had been sleeping.

But then he sleepily opened his eyes, reached out a tiny hand, and placed it on his mother's forehead.

Lily Bai's furrowed brow gradually relaxed. When she woke up the next morning, she didn't have the usual post-Jade Permit dizziness...

...

The filming schedule for a movie is way shorter than for a TV drama.

Dragon Abyss wrapped filming in no time.

River Li also lined up some promotional events.

Including joint interviews and variety show appearances for the two leads.

But since both of them are total unknowns, the top variety shows wouldn't give them the time of day.

The unpopular shows barely have any viewers, and the two leads are just treated as background extras—blink and you'll miss them.

River Li kept feeling this was a bad sign and worried about it every day.

Lily Bai told him to chill.

Audiences have sharp eyes.

Even if there's zero publicity, as long as the movie is good, it'll get the recognition it deserves.

But River was still nervous, constantly hustling for any opportunity to get them some publicity.

That day, River finally found one.

A top-rated variety show in China actually agreed to have them on.

River Li shared the news with Lily Bai, thrilled—while Lily just found it odd.

The two of them were nowhere near famous enough for a show like that!

Why would they invite them?

If something seems off, there must be a reason.

Lily asked Sandy to look into it, and discovered Shaun Fane was pulling the strings.

Apparently, he wanted to ruin their reputations for good.

Shaun Fane really was a pro at playing the entertainment industry.

He must've caught wind of Dragon Abyss's potential, either through his staff or some other channel.

That's why he was in such a rush to meddle.

Lily Bai frowned, about to call River Li and tell him to turn down the show.

It would definitely bring negative press to White Entertainment, but better that than letting the two of them get smeared at such a critical moment.

Just then, something pricked her hand.

Her phone-holding hand.

Lily Bai glanced at Evan Lan's potted plant. "Why'd you prick me?"

"You don't want me to call River Li?"

[Yes]

"So what do I do?" Lily recalled his letter—what was she supposed to do in situations like this? "Stay calm? Play along?"

[Yes]

"Hmm... but that's so risky. I have a five-billion-yuan wager with Shaun Fane riding on this!"