The Rebirth of the Cultivation Leader Qin Zhao as a Celebrity
Chapter 179 - 176 Xia Yan’s Secret; Discovery of a Female Corpse

Chapter 179: Chapter 176 Xia Yan’s Secret; Discovery of a Female Corpse

"You’re quite cautious for someone so young? You don’t need to test me—if I wanted to harm you, you couldn’t escape it. As for your dark secrets, fortune-telling isn’t that accurate.

I don’t know the specifics, but my advice to you is sincere."

"Sister Qin Zhao, you might not understand what acting means to me. Only in the scripts can I freely and fully experience life.

I act not only for fame and fortune but also for enjoyment.

The life I have now wasn’t easily achieved. But then again, what in this world comes easily?

If I don’t act, what else can I do?

I truly appreciate your sincere advice, but it might be difficult for me to give it up."

Seeing the sincerity in the young man’s eyes, especially in his phrase "wasn’t easily achieved," she tasted the bitterness in his words and decided that she probably shouldn’t call the police for now.

Qin Zhao couldn’t help asking, "I heard you started acting alone two years ago. Where is your family? Don’t they come to see you?"

Two years ago, he was still a minor, right?

Xia Yan sighed in relief upon hearing this.

It seemed she really didn’t know the specifics; otherwise, she wouldn’t have asked about his family.

"My father has passed away, and my mother is in prison. If these are considered lethal dark secrets, then I accept them. After all, these are things I can’t change."

"Why is your mother in prison?"

"Because my father was abusive towards us for a long time. My mother killed him by accident while trying to protect me."

Qin Zhao was silent for a moment. She thought about Xia Yan’s karma.

He probably killed his father during an abusive incident to protect his mother. But to protect her son, his mother took the blame and went to prison for him.

"Prisons show some classic films and TV shows. If I become better, perhaps my mom could see me on TV?"

Qin Zhao sighed, "Yes, she could. You also said that today’s life isn’t easily achieved, and I have something else to tell you that you must remember.

It might not make you a superstar, but it’s a better path for you."

"Tell me, I’ll remember."

Xia Yan’s eyes brightened as he stared at her earnestly.

"Don’t think about taking shortcuts. Just trust Xiao Tong."

Xia Yan was very refined and had an outstanding temperament but never chose the path of instant popularity. Instead, he honed his acting skills because he wanted to perform in classic pieces that his mother in prison could watch.

However, there was another reason.

He was practically invisible, with no one willing to support him.

But that would change after today.

Many people had discovered his talent, and it was easy for a young man to be blinded by fame and fortune. And even if his acting wasn’t up to par, having the right connections could still get him roles in classic films and TV shows.

After Qin Zhao spoke, she added, "No matter what happens, stay calm. Many sudden rises to fame are fleeting and not necessarily a good thing.

As long as you can keep your cool, good times will follow."

She had said a lot, far beyond what a usual fortune-telling session involved.

It affected Qin Zhao’s own cultivation slightly, but knowing Xia Yan’s situation, she didn’t care too much for now.

She still hoped that the young man could start a new life and thrive.

"Okay, I will remember."

Xia Yan nodded, looking at her gratefully.

As they left the resting room, Su Xiaotong anxiously fixed her gaze on Qin Zhao, "Zhaozhao, how did it go? Is there still a chance to save him? It’s so hard to find such a good prospect!"

"I’ve told him everything. It’s up to him now."

Su Xiaotong nodded continuously, then turned and cautioned the young man, "Xia Yan, you must listen to her. Sister Qin Zhao’s fortune-telling is very accurate, trust her without question!"

"I know."

The ceremony was almost over. Su Xiaotong initially planned to send both Qin Zhao and Xia Yan back together, but Xia Yan had something else to do; he was going to meet someone.

Qin Zhao and Su Xiaotong left first, and Xia Yan headed to another resting room on the opposite side of the auditorium.

As soon as he entered, someone exaggeratedly said, "Xia Yan, you were born to be in the spotlight. So many women were staring at you on stage! No wonder President Xie likes you so much."

On the sofa sat a middle-aged man in a suit and leather shoes, smoking a cigar, surrounded by swirling smoke, "Have you decided? Want to break your contract and come to us? If you join us, you can have the lead role in that movie.

You know the director’s skills, and you have the talent. It could definitely become a classic."

The price of getting the role was simply having dinner with President Xie tonight.

What would happen after dinner, however, was still unknown.

"No, I think the company I’m with now suits me better."

Xia Yan firmly stated, "President Xie, please don’t contact me again. Thank you for your appreciation, but I don’t think I’m fit to dine with you."

With that, Xia Yan walked away without looking back.

"That kid! Ungrateful!"

Someone cursed him from behind. Perhaps in the future, people would try to trip him up.

But Xia Yan didn’t care.

He had to do well and achieve fame to honor his mother’s sacrifice.

When he left, he accidentally bumped into someone.

"Xia Yan?"

The person was in a suit, a young man about his age named Nan Sijin. He had a sunny disposition and equally refined features, though more rugged.

Xia Yan ignored him. The two weren’t on good terms.

Since they were about the same age, their acting roles overlapped, inevitably leading to competition for resources.

Nan Sijin had stolen a role from Xia Yan, so Xia Yan ended up performing in another award-winning movie, while Nan Sijin’s film fizzled out.

After Xia Yan left, President Xie’s assistant came out and noticed Nan Sijin.

"Nan Sijin, President Xie is inside. Do you want to go see him?"

"Sure."

Nan Sijin followed him in.

Meanwhile, Xia Yan left with mixed feelings.

He didn’t know what the future held. That President Xie might influence the company to sideline him.

These capitalists, most of them connected. To avoid offending President Xie, his boss might give up on him.

Had his decision today been a mistake? What would he do in the future?

As Xia Yan was lost in thought, he heard a faint meow.

He followed the sound and found a bloodied cat.

Carefully, he picked up the cat and took it to the vet.

But the cat was too badly injured. Despite hours of treatment, it passed away and went to Heaven.

The next morning, as the janitorial staff at the auditorium was cleaning, they discovered a woman’s corpse.

When the Criminal Police Team arrived and saw the body, they all gasped in shock.

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