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

Without further ado, the old mansion didn’t have live-streaming equipment, but Butler Yu was a professional. He quickly contacted Wu Liao and asked him to deliver a set of professional equipment. An hour later, Wu Liao arrived at the mansion.

Zhou Qingyu had also finished her makeup. After all, she was about to appear on camera, and as a female celebrity, she still cared about her image. Facing the live-streaming camera, Zhou Qingyu felt uneasy. This was her first time initiating a live stream. The live streams during the *Travel* variety show were all work-related, and Zhou Qingyu couldn’t see the comments, so she didn’t care much. But at home, live streams were usually recorded with a camera connected to a phone’s live-streaming interface, allowing the host to see the comments for better interaction with fans. Zhou Qingyu was a bit afraid of seeing the comments.

When she first debuted, Zhou Qingyu was often praised by netizens, who called her a goddess-like celebrity and the top beauty in the entertainment industry. Back then, she loved reading comments and enjoyed seeing people compliment her. Later, public opinion about her changed. When she went online again, the once-praising comments had disappeared, replaced by a flood of criticism. It was from that time that Zhou Qingyu stopped enjoying going online and avoided live-streaming. If she didn’t see the negative comments, she could pretend they didn’t exist, but if she actually saw them, she wasn’t sure she could maintain her composure. Even though she knew she didn’t rely on popularity to make a living, no one wanted to be criticized.

Now, facing the live-streaming equipment, Zhou Qingyu couldn’t help but recall her past experiences of being criticized.

“Miss, are you ready?” Wu Liao asked.

Zhou Qingyu rubbed her hands together nervously, took a deep breath, and said, “Let’s begin!” Xingyao had already done the pre-promotion, and as soon as the live stream started, netizens flooded in.

Zhou Qingyu pretended not to care, but her eyes couldn’t help glancing at the comments—

[Ahhh! Miss Zhou is live-streaming! Miss Zhou is so beautiful!]

[This is the work of the goddess Nuwa~ Just looking at Miss Zhou’s face every day makes me feel better~]

[Is Miss Zhou giving her fans another treat? Miss Zhou is so kind!]

Surprisingly, there were no hateful comments about Zhou Qingyu. She blinked in surprise and curiously looked at the phone screen. Besides the compliments about her beauty, there were also many comments from Shen Xinghe’s fans—

[Shen Xinghe’s fan checking in! Miss Zhou looks so beautiful today~]

[Thank you, Miss Zhou, for letting us see Shen Xinghe!]

[Miss Zhou is beautiful inside and out, and her future will only get better!]

[Miss Zhou! *The Bottom Line* is amazing! Please don’t ruin the script! Looking forward to it!]

Zhou Qingyu suddenly felt her nose tingling and her eyes welling up with tears.

“Qingyu?” Yan Xi noticed Zhou Qingyu’s unusual behavior. “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing!” Zhou Qingyu rubbed her nose gently, careful not to smudge her makeup. “I’m just... suddenly very happy! Aren’t we doing a fan appreciation event? Let’s get started!”

Yan Xi nodded and had Wu Liao open the newly made PowerPoint, displaying it on the live-streaming interface.

“Good morning, everyone! Just like in France, Qingyu is planning to hold another event to clear out some second-hand luxury items from the warehouse!” Yan Xi gestured to the warehouse behind her. “Ta-da! Here they are!”

“But unlike last time, which was a comment-based giveaway, this time it’s a charity sale!”

[A charity sale? So it’s not free...]

[Well, I guess the luck from last time won’t happen again!]

[I wonder how much the charity sale items cost? If the prices are fair, I’m in!]

Yan Xi looked at the comments and waved her hand reassuringly. “Don’t worry, everyone! Although it’s a charity sale, it’s still a way to give back to our fans. We won’t make you spend too much! We’ll post links, and you can purchase the items you like. The starting price for everything is 49 yuan~ All the proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross!”

[!!!]

[Luxury items for 49 yuan? That’s practically giving them away!]

[I thought it was going to be an auction, but it’s only 49 yuan! Miss Zhou is as generous as ever!]

[I think having a small threshold is good. Last time, anyone could enter the giveaway, which lowered my chances of winning. With this, I’m sure I can grab something!]

[You’re too naive if you think a 49 yuan charity sale will guarantee you a chance! I’ve already enlisted all my aunts, uncles, and cousins to help me!]

[That’s cheating! I’ll ask my friends for help too! I must get something!]

The 49 yuan price tag wasn’t a big deal for most people. Yan Xi had deliberately set this rule because, after the previous giveaway, she was worried that haters might try to sabotage the event. Back then, Zhou Qingyu didn’t have many fans, just haters and casual observers. Now that she had fans, it was only fair to give them the priority. The 49 yuan threshold wasn’t too high, but it was enough to deter malicious buyers. Plus, the proceeds would go to charity—a win-win situation! Netizens had no complaints. What was there to dislike about second-hand luxury items for just 49 yuan? And many of Zhou Qingyu’s items still had their tags attached! Everyone was eager to start shopping.

Zhou’s Father returned from fishing and passed by the warehouse where the old items were stored. He noticed the event Yan Xi and the others were organizing.

He called over Butler Yu. “What’s going on here?”

Butler Yu respectfully explained the details of Yan Xi’s event. Zhou’s Father nodded approvingly. “This is a good event, very meaningful. But with just the few of you, it must be a lot of work, right?”

Butler Yu replied, “Indeed! Look, even Miss Zhou is helping by taking photos and posting links. She never used to do this kind of work before!” Zhou’s Father chuckled. “Go and see if anyone else in the house is willing to help. Those who join will receive a three-month salary bonus.” Butler Yu’s eyes lit up. “Sir! With an offer like that, I’ll be the first to volunteer!”

The promise of a three-month bonus was very tempting, and soon, all the servants in the mansion came to help. What could have taken an entire day was completed much faster with everyone working together.

Meanwhile, netizens were even quicker. Almost as soon as the links were posted, they were snapped up. Fortunately, Yan Xi had set a rule that each ID could only purchase one item, so most fans had a fair chance.

More and more people flooded into Zhou Qingyu’s live stream, and without any additional promotion, the hashtag #ZhouQingyuCharitySale trended on Weibo. Many curious netizens clicked on the hashtag and immediately saw Zhou Qingyu’s live stream.

[Zhou Qingyu is giving back to her fans again? Zhou’s fans are eating well!]

[It’s so great to stan a beautiful and wealthy lady!]

[Right? She gives back to her fans whenever she wants and invests in small, unknown actors too!]

[She’s perfect in every way, except her acting could use some work!]

[She’s already so beautiful and rich—what more do you want? Who needs acting skills?]

While the hashtag for Zhou Qingyu’s charity sale was trending, Ye Luoyi’s hashtag also appeared on the Weibo charts.

Today was the day Ye Luoyi's advertisement for N Brand was set to be released. A couple of days ago, due to the incident involving Qin Li, Ye Luoyi had to return to the studio to reshoot the ad. Fortunately, the shoot went smoothly, and it was released on time today. Ye Luoyi was eagerly anticipating this moment—it was her first appearance since the "Travel" variety show, and she needed to showcase her best self to overturn all the negative impressions from the show!

For this ad release, not only did N Brand buy a trending topic, but Ye Luoyi also purchased one. She was waiting for the ad to go live and for netizens to praise her beauty! At 12 o'clock sharp, the ad was released, and Ye Luoyi couldn't wait to check the Weibo trending list. What greeted her eyes, however, were all familiar names—#Zhou Qingyu Charity Sale#

#Zhou Qingyu Gives Back to Fans#

#Zhou Qingyu's Fans Are Living the Dream!#

Ye Luoyi: ???

Ye Luoyi rubbed her eyes, thinking she was seeing things.

Why was it all about Zhou Qingyu?

Where was her trending topic?

Amid the sea of Zhou Qingyu's trending topics, Ye Luoyi finally spotted the one she and N Brand had bought. The first real-time comment she saw was: ["Posting an ad and trending? Did Ye Luoyi buy this trending topic?"]

Ye Luoyi was so furious she almost fainted!

Luckily, aside from that comment, there were many supportive comments from her fans, known as "Little Leaves," in the topic. Their words were kind and encouraging.

But compared to the overwhelming praise for Zhou Qingyu outside, Ye Luoyi couldn't bring herself to feel happy.

Why did Zhou Qingyu have to hold a charity sale now, of all times?

Was she deliberately trying to upstage her?

Pei Yubai, who was by Ye Luoyi's side, was also caught off guard by the situation. Ever since Ye Luoyi appeared on the "Travel" variety show, Pei Yubai felt like nothing was going right.

Especially after being swindled out of 10 million by Yan Xi, Pei Yubai couldn't help but feel bitter every time he thought about it. He had originally planned to use that money to invest in a promising web series, but now that opportunity was lost.

However, as the saying goes, "When the boat reaches the bridge, it will straighten itself out." After struggling for a few days, Pei Yubai suddenly received news that Zhou Yanci had agreed to invest in "Crazy Summer and Winter"! This meant that the role he had initially wanted for Ye Luoyi was back on the table!

"Yiyi, these are just minor setbacks," Pei Yubai comforted Ye Luoyi. "Remember that music girl role in 'Crazy Summer and Winter'? It's going to be yours soon!"

Ye Luoyi was momentarily stunned, then a rare smile appeared on her face. "Really?" "Crazy Summer and Winter" was a highly anticipated film in the industry, with both commercial and artistic value. It was expected to perform well at the box office and win awards. Although Ye Luoyi was a popular actress, she lacked prestigious awards to back up her reputation. If possible, she was willing to take on supporting roles in high-quality films.

Jiang Tao's "The Bottom Line" was too low-tier for her, but "Crazy Summer and Winter" was just the right level!

Ye Luoyi shyly tugged on Pei Yubai's tie. "Yubai, there won't be any issues with this project, right? I've been so unlucky lately, nothing seems to go right. I don't want this project to fall through too!"

Zhou Qingyu was also an actress, and Ye Luoyi was afraid she might snatch the music girl role for herself.

Pei Yubai lovingly caressed Ye Luoyi's cheek. "Don't worry, there won't be any surprises this time."

In the past, Zhou Qingyu had handed over countless resources to him. Pei Yubai was confident that, given Zhou Qingyu's feelings for him, she would willingly offer up any resource he asked for.

Meanwhile, at the Zhou family estate...

Yan Xi was unaware that Zhou Qingyu was once again on Pei Yubai's radar. After finishing the charity sale, she had auctioned off over 800 second-hand luxury items, raising approximately 50,000 yuan.

The amount wasn't huge, but when it came to charity, the intention mattered more than the sum.

When Zhou's Father heard the amount, he waved his hand dismissively. "Not bad, but if we're donating, let's round it up to 5 million!"

Yan Xi: ???

This was the first time she had seen someone "round up" in this way!

The Zhou family had its own charitable foundation, so the money would eventually reach those in need. Yan Xi and Zhou Qingyu didn't need to worry about that. What Yan Xi was more concerned about was how much luck points she had gained.

The whole point of organizing the charity sale was to boost luck points!

The system quickly calculated and delivered the results: [Ding! Zhou Qingyu's popularity and reputation have increased, earning 0.5 luck points. Current luck points: 28.5.]

"Only 0.5 points?" Yan Xi felt a bit deflated.

[Host, you're getting greedy. In the past, unless it was a major plot-changing action, the luck points gained were minimal. 0.5 is actually quite a lot!] [Besides, Miss Zhou's reputation had already improved significantly after the variety show. This is just the icing on the cake, so naturally, the increase isn't huge!]

Yan Xi knew she had become spoiled. After all, when Qin Li's scandal broke, she had earned 5 luck points—ten times more than this!

She still needed 1.5 more points to reach 30... but there was still time!

In the afternoon, Yan Xi went to the Zhou Corporation.

Originally, she was supposed to supervise the filming set, but Fang Yue had contacted her, saying that Zhou Yanci had approved the investment in "Crazy Summer and Winter."

This was an unexpected delight.

Since the approval was handled at the corporate level, the signing was arranged at the Zhou Corporation. When Yan Xi arrived, Assistant Sun, Producer Xu from "Crazy Summer and Winter," and Fang Yue were already there.

Fang Yue excitedly wrapped her arm around Yan Xi's shoulders. "You're amazing! How did you manage to convince President Zhou?"

Members of the project department received bonuses for successful projects. Although the project proposal had been submitted by Fang Yue, Yan Xi had taken over as the reviewer. Still, as the department director, Fang Yue would also benefit financially if the project succeeded.

Moreover, Fang Yue had high hopes for "Crazy Summer and Winter." She believed this film could help Xingyao escape its financial deficit by the end of the year, which would mean her year-end bonus could double!

As Fang Yue and Producer Xu finalized the contract, Yan Xi received another system notification: [Ding! Investing in the future blockbuster "Crazy Summer and Winter" has earned Zhou Qingyu 1 luck point. Current luck points: 29.5.]

Yan Xi: !!!

This was too exciting!

Yan Xi was practically jumping for joy internally.

Zhou Yanci had approved the investment and provided the funds. Indeed, Zhou Yanci was like a lucky charm—aside from altering the plot, he was the most effective person in helping Zhou Qingyu!

Suddenly, Zhou Yanci's image in Yan Xi's mind became grand and majestic. Even his aloof demeanor seemed less noticeable now!

Zhou Yanci was touring the company with his team when he passed by the meeting room and saw Yan Xi, who was visibly thrilled.

The young girl was hugging Fang Yue excitedly, her happiness practically radiating. Zhou Yanci's lips curled into a faint smile.

After the signing was completed, Yan Xi followed Producer Xu to attend an internal meeting for "Crazy Summer and Winter."

She was the project reviewer, and after both parties reached a cooperation agreement, she would handle the related matters. However, Xingyao was only a co-investor, and "Crazy" had its own production company as well as a complete team. Although it was called "handling matters," there wasn’t really anything significant to deal with. At most, when Xingyao wanted to insert someone into the project, they would need Yan Xi's help to negotiate. The movie hadn’t started filming yet and was still in the process of casting actors. The lead roles had already been confirmed, but many supporting roles were still open.

Yan Xi flipped through the script and quickly noticed a role—the female third lead, a musical genius skilled in the cello, with a character setting of a proud and spoiled young lady. Yan Xi remembered this role; it was very popular among fans. In the novel, the actress who played this role became an overnight sensation, but later she was exposed for hiring a surrogate abroad. After apologizing, she withdrew from the entertainment industry.

When the actress was exposed for surrogacy, "Crazy" had only been released for two months. Her scandal affected the movie, causing it to miss out on major film awards later on.

Yan Xi carefully read the introduction of the female third lead and couldn’t help but think… Zhou Qingyu could play this role!

The biggest challenge of this role was the need to play the cello, as many scenes involved the female third lead performing. It would be better to find someone who could actually play the cello. In the novel, the actress who was chosen got the role because she was skilled at the cello. And Zhou Qingyu was also very good at the cello.

Back in high school, she had already performed on stage with internationally renowned musicians. Later, she was admitted to Berklee College of Music, a prestigious institution for music. If it weren’t for the damned plot forcing her into a different path, Zhou Qingyu might have become a musician by now.

Yan Xi checked the schedule prepared by the executive producer. The female third lead role would require about seven days of filming. If the production started soon, Zhou Qingyu could return to shoot after finishing the next episode of the "Travel" variety show.

Yan Xi took a photo of the female third lead’s introduction and sent it to Jiang Tao.

Jiang Tao had a keen eye for casting, so it was perfect to let him see if this role suited Zhou Qingyu.

It was Jiang Tao's break time, and he carefully reviewed the materials Yan Xi had sent. Then, he called Yan Xi back.

"This role is pretty good! The personality is quite similar to the young lady’s. I looked at two scenes, and the acting difficulty isn’t high. If the young lady can play the cello, this role would be a great fit!"

A role that fits well can greatly reduce the issue of insufficient acting skills. Although Zhou Qingyu's acting skills were average, if she played a role that wasn’t too different from her real self, it wouldn’t be too challenging. Plus, her looks and cello skills would be a bonus!

The system was also jumping around excitedly: (Host! If we can secure this role, we’ll gain at least 1 point of luck value!)

(At this rate, we’ll have a chance to gather 30 points of luck value!) Yan Xi’s expression relaxed, and she felt a little excitement in her heart.

She had already gathered 29.5 points of luck value. If she could help Zhou Qingyu secure this role, Mr. Pei’s birthday banquet would be a sure thing!

That evening, Yan Xi returned to the old mansion, eager to tell Zhou Qingyu about this opportunity. However, when she got home, she found the mansion empty. Zhou’s Father had gone out for a walk after dinner, and only Butler Yu and a few servants were tending to the garden. "Is Qingyu not home?" Yan Xi asked Butler Yu.

Butler Yu stroked his chin thoughtfully. "The young lady went out in the evening. She seemed quite happy. Oh, it was Young Master Pei Yubai who picked her up."

"Pei Yubai…"

Yan Xi’s face instantly darkened.

The fact that Producer Xu had come to Zhou Group to sign the contract today was known by many media outlets, so it wasn’t surprising that Tianhui knew about it.

Yan Xi just didn’t expect Pei Yubai to act so quickly. She had just completed the signing, and he had already taken Zhou Qingyu out to ask for resources. Moreover, Fang Yue had mentioned to Yan Xi that the role Pei Yubai wanted was the female third lead in "Crazy."

At 8 p.m., Zhou Qingyu returned home after her date, humming a tune and looking very happy.

Today, Yubai had been incredibly considerate, ordering her favorite kaiseki cuisine and being very gentle throughout the meal, showering her with care and attention. Zhou Qingyu felt as sweet as if she were soaking in honey.

On the way home, Pei Yubai didn’t accompany her, but Zhou Qingyu was still excited, imagining their future together, even thinking about what they would name their children.

As soon as she got home, Zhou Qingyu saw Yan Xi sitting pitifully on the antique chair, her fingers tapping on the rosewood armrest.

Zhou Qingyu sat down beside Yan Xi and gently rubbed her head. "Why do you look so down? Did someone bully you at the company?" Yan Xi looked at Zhou Qingyu with a pitiful expression.

"No one dares to bully me at the company. It’s just…"

Yan Xi pulled out the cello that Zhou Qingyu had stored away and hadn’t touched in a long time. "During the charity sale today, I saw this and suddenly remembered that you haven’t played the cello in a while, right?"

Zhou Qingyu’s expression faltered for a moment. She reached out and touched the cello, a hint of reluctance flashing in her eyes.

"I’ve been too busy lately."

She had been busy chasing after Pei Yubai in the entertainment industry and competing with Zhou Yanci for the family inheritance. How could she have time to practice the cello?

Zhou Qingyu used her wrist to lift the cello from Yan Xi’s hands and placed it beside her. "What, do you want to hear me play?"

Yan Xi nodded eagerly. "I really, really do!"

Zhou Qingyu smiled. "That’s not hard. Although I haven’t played in a while, I still remember the scores. Let me play a piece for you!"

As she picked up the bow, Yan Xi suddenly interrupted her. "But I think…" Yan Xi’s eyes darted around, her gaze wandering. "I want to hear you play in a grand theater. It would feel more… atmospheric."

Zhou Qingyu: ???

Zhou Qingyu looked at Yan Xi, tapping her head lightly with the bow. "Tell me the truth. Do you really want to hear me play the cello, or are you just messing with me? A grand theater? That would require organizing a concert!"

Yan Xi lowered her head and whispered, "The cellist in the movie has an audience and performs in a theater…"

Zhou Qingyu didn’t quite catch it. "A movie? What does that have to do with me playing the cello? What are you trying to say?"

"It’s just… just…"

Yan Xi hesitated for a while before finally mustering the courage to look up. "Today, I ran into Su Lingling, and she mocked us, saying that we’re just half-hearted in the entertainment industry, just like how you gave up on the cello back then, only having three minutes of passion!"

"I got angry and argued with her, saying that you hadn’t given up on the cello and that you were about to play the role of a musical girl in 'Crazy.' The role requires the actress to be able to play the cello…"

Yan Xi’s voice grew softer as she spoke, looking at Zhou Qingyu with a pitiful expression. Zhou Qingyu finally understood. "So, you want me to play the female third lead in 'Crazy' to prove that I haven’t given up on the cello?" Yan Xi immediately nodded like a chick pecking at rice.

Zhou Qingyu hesitated for a moment. "But… I already promised this role to Yubai."

"Ah!"

Yan Xi feigned surprise, her bright eyes filled with disbelief. Gradually, the light in her eyes faded, leaving only disappointment. She whispered softly, "Alright, I'll go tell Su Lingling that you've given up on the cello. It's fine, I just made a small bet with her. If I lost, I’d have to carry her bags for a month and be her assistant for a month... It’s really no big deal..." Zhou Qingyu, who had been about to return to her room, suddenly stopped in her tracks.

She grabbed Yan Xi's wrist. "Su Lingling actually wants you to be her assistant? She’s dreaming!"