What Should I Do if My Best Friend Is a Green Tea? [Transmigrated Into a Book]

"Do you dare to break the law? And you even sent your assistant to buy abortion pills? Qin Li, have you grown too bold for your own good?"

"Now the trending topics are all about bashing you. The brands you endorse are contacting the company demanding compensation!"

"And you want me to save you? You’re the one who created this mess. What can I do?"

After being scolded by his boss, Qin Li stumbled out of the company. It was already dark, and he had drunk a lot, reeking of alcohol. Tripping over a stone block on the ground, he fell awkwardly onto the muddy pavement.

His wheat-colored skin was scratched and bleeding, mingling with the dirt on the ground. But he seemed numb to the pain, his mind blank. All the years of hard work had crumbled overnight. His phone was still lit, showing countless calls he had made to Xia Momo, but she hadn’t answered a single one.

She had turned his world upside down and then vanished completely. Qin Li’s face darkened as he scrolled through his contacts, his gaze finally settling on the name "Ye Luoyi."

The world despised him, just as it had ten years ago when he was a chubby kid that no one respected.

Only Ye Luoyi was different.

Qin Li arrived at the Tianhui Office Building.

In the underground garage, he saw Ye Luoyi, who had just finished work, accompanied by Pei Yubai.

Pei Yubai, dressed impeccably in a suit, once again stabbed at Qin Li’s pride. His pristine appearance was a stark contrast to Qin Li’s current state of ruin. Pei Yubai had his arm around Ye Luoyi’s waist as they stepped out of the elevator.

"Luoyi…"

Qin Li’s voice was hoarse, like a ghost’s whisper.

Seeing Qin Li, Ye Luoyi was startled and quickly hid behind Pei Yubai.

Pei Yubai frowned. "Qin Li? What are you doing here?"

"I’m not here for you," Qin Li ignored Pei Yubai and walked straight toward Ye Luoyi. "I’m here for Luoyi…"

Ye Luoyi let out a frightened scream. "Don’t come any closer!"

Pei Yubai’s eyes turned cold, and he suddenly threw a punch, landing it hard on Qin Li’s face. Caught off guard, drunk, and unsteady on his feet, Qin Li was knocked to the ground. The impact was so severe that his face was scraped and bleeding.

Already covered in mud and now bloodied, Qin Li looked even more terrifying. Ye Luoyi tugged at Pei Yubai’s sleeve. "Yubai, let’s get out of here!"

Pei Yubai shielded Ye Luoyi and headed straight for their Porsche. Qin Li struggled to his feet, shouting hoarsely, "Ye Luoyi! Don’t you remember me?"

His eyes were bloodshot as he pulled out his phone, showing a picture of a chubby little boy on the screen.

Ye Luoyi turned back and saw the photo. After a moment, she finally realized. "That chubby kid… was you?"

Qin Li was overjoyed. "Yes! It’s me! You remember? I knew it! You couldn’t have forgotten me!" Ye Luoyi took a deep breath and glanced at Pei Yubai. "He won’t hurt me. Let me talk to him for a moment."

Pei Yubai gave Qin Li a wary look. "Call me if anything happens." Ye Luoyi and Qin Li walked to a spot far enough that Pei Yubai couldn’t hear them, but close enough that he could rush over if she called for help.

Qin Li excitedly approached Ye Luoyi. "Luoyi, I knew you hadn’t forgotten me!"

Ye Luoyi smiled gently. "How could I forget? You’ve changed so much over the years."

Qin Li nodded eagerly. "I made all these changes for you! I’ve liked you for ten years! That Xia Momo… it was just a fling. The only one I truly love is you!"

Ye Luoyi spoke softly. "You’ve had a tough time these years."

Qin Li felt his eyes sting, and they grew even redder.

Indeed, the whole world looked down on him, despised him, but Ye Luoyi remained as kind as ever, treating him just like before.

Qin Li’s voice choked with emotion, tears welling up in his eyes. "Luoyi, I know I’ve hit rock bottom, lost everything… but I can still rise again! Luoyi, can you… can you wait for me?"

"Wait for you?" Ye Luoyi raised an eyebrow, her tone innocent yet cutting. "Why should I wait for you?"

Qin Li was flustered. "I-I’ll get back on my feet, reach a position worthy of you… three years, maybe five at most! I’ll definitely…" Ye Luoyi suddenly laughed, her laughter like the tinkling of silver bells.

"Qin Li, do you think too highly of yourself? Not only are you a mess now, but even before, you weren’t much to look at!" Qin Li’s pupils dilated, and his body froze.

He had never imagined that the gentle Ye Luoyi would speak to him like this! "A used-up, rotten cucumber like you, and you think I’d wait for you?" Ye Luoyi sneered. Her face was as pure and innocent as ever, but her smile was filled with mockery. "You say you’ve loved me for ten years, yet in those ten years, you slept with other women? If you had truly been devoted to me, I might have respected you. But what are you? Just a beast who can’t control his urges!"

Qin Li felt like the air had been knocked out of him. Ye Luoyi’s words were like needles, piercing his heart.

"Luoyi, it’s not like that… I just loved you too much…" "Loved me? You? You’re not even worthy!"

Ye Luoyi’s gaze swept from Qin Li’s face down to his feet, and then came that mocking laugh again, stabbing at his heart.

Having no more patience for Qin Li, Ye Luoyi turned and walked back to Pei Yubai without a second glance.

"Luoyi! Luoyi!"

Qin Li went mad, lunging toward Ye Luoyi.

Ye Luoyi quickly threw herself into Pei Yubai’s arms. "He’s so scary!" "Get him out of here!" Pei Yubai ordered the security guards.

Four guards rushed forward, pinning Qin Li down and dragging him out of the underground garage.

As he was being taken away, Qin Li kept shouting, "Luoyi! I really love you! I really do!"

Ye Luoyi curled up in Pei Yubai’s arms like a wounded little rabbit. Tears streamed down her face as she sobbed softly. "I just wanted to talk to Qin Li, to convince him to apologize to Xia Momo and the others. I didn’t expect him to go crazy like that…" Pei Yubai gently stroked her back. "Luoyi, you’re just too kind."

In a luxurious seaside apartment, Zhou Qingyu had already fallen asleep, having an early schedule the next day.

Yan Xi was in the study, handling matters related to the production of *The Bottom Line* while listening to the system’s report on Qin Li.

[Host! Xia Momo has left Hai City!]

[Her parents divorced when she was young, and she was raised by her grandmother. She’s now back with her grandmother~]

The novel hadn’t mentioned Xia Momo’s family background, but the system, using its abilities to monitor in real-time, had discovered her whereabouts.

"She’ll probably keep the baby," Yan Xi thought.

[Definitely!] The system chirped. [Xia Momo majored in early childhood education. She loves kids!]

[In the novel, after Qin Li forced her to have an abortion and she found out about the whole ‘replacement’ situation, they broke up. A few years later, Xia Momo passed away from illness.]

[But now that she’s left Qin Li, she’ll probably live a good life with her child. Host, you’ve changed Xia Momo’s fate~]

Yan Xi thought for a moment. "I didn’t change her fate. I just told her the truth. She’s the one who saved herself, climbing out of that pit." In the novel, aside from the main characters, everyone else was just a tool.

But in Yan Xi’s eyes, they were real people—people who could think and feel. She couldn’t change their fates; she could only offer them choices. The ones who could change or save themselves were the individuals themselves.

Qin Li’s situation continued to dominate online discussions for several days. While netizens relentlessly criticized Qin Li, they also discovered *The Bottom Line*. The leaked script for the first three episodes was dissected over and over.

[Xiao Yu’s scriptwriting skills are incredible! Even though it hasn’t been filmed yet, just reading the first three episodes has me super excited!]

[No exaggeration, *The Bottom Line* is the best script I’ve ever read!] [Jiang Tao, if you mess this up, we’re coming for you! Doge.jpg] [When is Jiang Tao going to start filming? I can’t wait any longer!] [I want to crawl into Xiao Yu’s computer and read the rest of the script. What’s going to happen to Xiang Fei? Ahhh, I’m so excited!]

Jiang Tao and Xiao Yu are already well-known, and many people are eager to see their works. Since their new projects aren’t available yet, fans have been revisiting Shen Xinghe’s audition video for *The Bottom Line*, watching it over and over again.

[“Honestly, Shen Xinghe’s acting is amazing!”]

[“Comparing the script to this audition, Shen Xinghe perfectly embodies Xiang Fei!”]

[“I can’t think of anyone more suitable than him. His looks and acting skills are both on point!”]

[“Seriously, I’m starting to think Xiang Fei was a role tailor-made for Shen Xinghe by Director Jiang. How could someone relatively unknown deliver such a stellar performance?”]

[“Go check out his other roles! His acting skills are truly impressive!”]

Overnight fame isn’t a myth in the entertainment industry. A face, a scene, a song—someone with real talent only needs a few minutes to capture the audience’s attention. Shen Xinghe isn’t a household name yet, but he’s no longer the obscure actor he once was.

One day, while Wu Liao was browsing the internet for gossip, he stumbled upon Shen Xinghe’s fan club. The group wasn’t large, but there was a dedicated group of fans who genuinely adored him. Since Shen Xinghe didn’t have a Baidu Encyclopedia page, they created one themselves. Unsure of his past works, they privately messaged him and dug through the list of projects he provided.

When fans saw the two-page list of Shen Xinghe’s filmography, they realized just how far he had come. Success doesn’t happen overnight. Shen Xinghe is talented, but he’s not a natural-born actor. He’s played numerous roles, from awkward beginnings to the confident performances he delivers today.

[“I cried watching the compilation of Shen Xinghe’s scenes put together by a fan…”]

[“He’s acted in so many roles, even as an extra!”]

[“It’s not easy for Shen Xinghe to land *The Bottom Line*, but his portrayal of Xiang Fei is a testament to his hard work!”]

[“I’ve never been so grateful to Zhou Qingyu!”]

[“Even though people say Zhou Qingyu is difficult to work with, I really like her. She’s genuinely good to her friends, and this time, she helped both Jiang Tao and Shen Xinghe!”]

[“Zhou Qingyu might be a bit arrogant, but what’s wrong with that? She’s the reason Shen Xinghe is where he is today! I hope both of them continue to thrive in the entertainment industry!”]

A few days later, *The Bottom Line* began filming.

This urban crime thriller spans twelve episodes, with the first half shot in Hai City and some scenes later filmed in France. When Shen Xinghe arrived on set, he was still a bit dazed.

In the past, as an extra, he didn’t have access to accommodations provided by the crew and had to rent a place near Hengdian. Now, staying in a hotel and having staff wake him up, he felt out of place.

As he arrived on set, someone suddenly called his name. Shen Xinghe’s heart skipped a beat.

A couple of days ago, when he was trending on social media for the wrong reasons, someone had called his name on the street. When he looked up, a water bottle was hurled at him, leaving a red mark on his forehead. This time, hearing his name, he instinctively flinched.

But when he looked up, he saw a group of seven or eight girls waving fans with his photo printed on them, happily waving at him.

“Shen Xinghe! Shen Xinghe!”

“Ahhh! Hubby, you’re so handsome! Hubby looked this way! Ahhh, I’m dying!”

“Snap out of it! Wake up! Your hubby is coming over!”

Shen Xinghe walked up to the group of fans. “You guys… are my fans?”

“Yes, yes!” The loudest girl stepped forward. “Hubby, hubby! Can I get your autograph?”

Shen Xinghe’s fair cheeks instantly turned red. Back in Hengdian, he often heard girls calling their idols “hubby,” but it never affected him. Now, hearing it directed at him, his ears burned crimson.

“…Sure,” he replied softly, quickly signing autographs for the fans.

The girls whispered among themselves as they watched his slender fingers and focused expression:

“He’s blushing!”

“Try calling him ‘hubby’ again! I think his face is getting even redder!”

“His skin is so flawless! He looks even better in person than on screen! I just want to pinch his cheeks!”

Shen Xinghe finished signing and handed the autographs back to the fans.

“Did you make these yourselves?” he asked, pointing to the fan cards.

The fans nodded eagerly. “Yes, yes! We had them printed at a specialty shop. They turned out great, right?”

Shen Xinghe nodded. “Can I have one?”

The fans’ eyes lit up, and one of them quickly pulled out a custom fan card from her bag. “Here you go!”

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome! As long as you like it!”

After tucking the fan card away, Shen Xinghe looked at the girls and said seriously, “Your support for my work is enough. Coming to the set in this heat is too much.”

“How could we not come?” the lead fan said firmly. “We’re fan photographers! We need to take photos to share with everyone later. The weather isn’t too bad. We’ll just find some shade under a tree.”

Shen Xinghe thought for a moment, then pulled out a sun umbrella and sunscreen from his backpack. “Don’t get sunburned,” he said, handing the umbrella to the fans. He hesitated with the sunscreen, realizing it was half-used, and felt it might not be appropriate to give it away. But the fans’ eyes sparkled. “Hubby, are you giving this to me? I don’t mind if it’s used!”

Shen Xinghe handed over the sunscreen, his cheeks flushing red once again…

The first day of filming began with a traditional ceremony to bless the project’s success. This was standard procedure on set, but Shen Xinghe, having only worked as an extra before, had never participated in one. He found the whole process fascinating and followed Jiang Tao through the rituals.

Afterward, the intense filming schedule began. Jiang Tao was notoriously strict on set. A perfectionist and a Virgo, he was meticulous and demanding, often reshooting scenes if they didn’t meet his standards. Many actors who had worked with him before groaned at the thought of his relentless pursuit of perfection.

When it was Shen Xinghe’s turn, everyone expected multiple takes. After all, with Jiang Tao, retakes were the norm.

The first scene was set when Xiang Fei was still a police captain. It was the opening scene of the first episode, crucial for establishing the character and drawing the audience in. The first scene is always challenging, as actors might not yet fully grasp their character’s essence.

As Jiang Tao called “Action,” Shen Xinghe immediately transformed into his role. The shy actor was gone, replaced by a determined and sharp-eyed police captain.

His movements were agile, and his arrest of the criminal flowed seamlessly. When addressing his team, his tone was steady and commanding.

“Team A, follow me into their base. Team B, start from the perimeter. We’ll surround them from both sides!”

“Yes, sir!”

The two teams of officers moved swiftly, infiltrating the criminal hideout from both directions. Their eyes were resolute, showing no fear. After a fierce battle, they successfully surrounded the criminals’ lair!

“Cut!”

With Jiang Tao’s call, the first scene wrapped. Everyone was still immersed in the intensity of the scene. It wasn’t until Jiang Tao announced they were moving to the next angle that they realized there had been no retakes for the first scene!

“The younger generation is truly impressive,” an older actor remarked.

The morning shoot went smoothly, with fewer retakes than expected, allowing the schedule to move ahead of the assistant’s plan. There was even time for a proper lunch break.

As Shen Xinghe entered the break room, a swarm of agents rushed toward him.

“Shen Xinghe, you’re not signed yet, right? How about joining Zhenghe Media?”

“Come to Yongling Media! We’ll offer you an A-level contract!”

“Join Tianhui! We’re one of the biggest agencies in the industry, with plenty of resources. We won’t let you down!”

Shen Xinghe was overwhelmed, and the crew quickly stepped in to block the agents. But the agents weren’t giving up.

Though Shen Xinghe was nearing thirty, an age some might consider late for a breakthrough, his looks, acting skills, and height were all exceptional. Late bloomers weren’t uncommon in the entertainment industry, and these agents knew talent when they saw it.

Shen Xinghe glanced around at the agents, a faint glimmer of interest in his eyes. But after a moment, that glimmer faded.

“I’m sorry,” he said, “but I’m already signed with an agency. I won’t be joining anyone else.”

“Huh?” The agents were shocked. “You’re already signed? It’s not with Xingyao, is it?”

“Don’t go to Xingyao! They might have helped you, but their management is a mess. Their artists don’t have much of a future!”

“It’s not Xingyao, is it?” another agent chimed in. “I’ve been keeping an eye on Qiao Yan, and I haven’t seen any movement from her!”

“Then which company is it? Damn, they moved so fast!” Upon hearing that Shen Xinghe had already signed a contract, the agents left awkwardly. Shen Xinghe ate the lunch box provided by the crew, rehearsed his lines for the upcoming scenes, and before he knew it, it was time for the afternoon shoot.

The afternoon filming went just as smoothly as the morning. The actors had fewer takes, and Jiang Tao had less to worry about. However, during breaks, Jiang Tao noticed that Shen Xinghe seemed a bit distracted, as if he was waiting for something.

At four in the afternoon, the third scene wrapped up.

During the break, Shen Xinghe looked up from rehearsing his lines and suddenly saw Yan Xi walking onto the set, wearing a bright lemon-yellow baseball cap and looking delighted. “It’s the first day of filming, so I’m treating everyone to bubble tea!”

Yan Xi had arranged for a food truck to arrive, carrying bubble tea from a recently popular shop, along with some fruit cakes and other snacks.

As Yan Xi walked over to Shen Xinghe with two cups of bubble tea, a crew member whispered, “Producer Yan, you’re finally here! If you’d come any later, Mr. Shen would’ve been signed by another company!”

Yan Xi’s eyes widened. “You signed with another company? Which one? There are so many shady companies in the entertainment industry—you have to be careful not to get scammed!” Shen Xinghe replied, “I haven’t signed yet.”

He paused, then said earnestly, “I was waiting for you.”

Despite his bad-boy looks, his smile was genuine.

Yan Xi recalled Xu Mingze, the breakout movie star from a couple of years ago. He had the same kind of roguishly handsome face that won over countless fans, and though he was known for being a playboy, it didn’t stop him from becoming a massive success.

But Shen Xinghe wasn’t just handsome and roguish—he was also pure-hearted!

This kind of personality was a total knockout, even in novels!

“I’ve been so busy today, and I only just found the time to come. I was really worried you’d get signed by someone else!”

Yan Xi pulled a document out of her bag. “This is a B-level contract from Xingyao that I got from Sister Qiao Yan. They base their contracts on the artist’s status, so once your popularity grows, we can upgrade it to an A-level contract in the future…”

Shen Xinghe took the contract and said simply, “Okay.”

Yan Xi couldn’t help but laugh. “At least take a look at the contract!” Shen Xinghe picked up a pen and signed his name at the end of the document.

“No need. I know you wouldn’t do anything to harm me.”

Just as Shen Xinghe successfully signed with Xingyao, the company released the official stills of Xiang Fei. The previous photos circulating online were fan-taken leaks, but these were the ones officially shot by Jiang Tao.

There was only one photo, with light dividing the frame diagonally into black and white. On one side was the courageous and resolute police captain, representing justice; on the other was the cunning and sharp-witted drug dealer, symbolizing darkness.

Walking the line between justice and crime, it was the same face but conveying entirely different emotions. They were unrelated, yet both were Xiang Fei. The moment the stills were released, they quickly trended on social media—

[Ahhh! Xiang Fei is totally seducing me!]

[Dark Xiang Fei is so mesmerizing! Especially that smirk! I didn’t see this side of Shen Xinghe in the audition video!]

[Police Captain Xiang Fei is so hot too, with that restraint belt—*fans self*—my mind’s going places!]

[I just saw my sweet husband on set, and then this hits me like a truck!]

[Both Dark Xiang Fei and Light Xiang Fei are my husbands! No arguments!]

[Looking at this photo, I suddenly understand Jiang Tao! Ahhh! I want to see more of Shen Xinghe’s work! Please, please, please!]

The comments under the Weibo post were filled with fans screaming in excitement.

Also screaming was the glowing orb next to Yan Xi—

[Host! This photo of Brother Xinghe is so handsome! Save it, save it!]

[Wahhh, both character designs are so cool, I love them both! I’m jumping into this fandom too! I want to have Brother Xinghe’s babies!]

In its excitement, the system even forgot to notify Yan Xi about the changes in luck points. Fortunately, Yan Xi noticed the two key notifications herself—

[Ding! Signing Shen Xinghe has boosted Xingyao’s strength. Zhou Qingyu’s luck points have increased by 1.]

[Shen Xinghe’s popularity has skyrocketed. Zhou Qingyu’s luck points have increased by 0.8. Current luck points: 27.9.]

Yan Xi closed the notifications and glanced at the small card next to her laptop. It was a signed photo card of Shen Xinghe’s stills, which he had given her after signing the contract.

The system also noticed the signature and finally calmed down from its excitement. But it was still fired up, saying with determination: [Host, Brother Xinghe and the young miss will definitely have a brighter future!]

Yan Xi quietly put the card away.

“Yes, everything will get better.”