Chapter 78: Beauty is the Ultimate Weapon
The hashtag [Qing Sha’s Appearance] has topped the Hot Search, with just one minute of screen time leaving viewers utterly stunned.
On the trending list, countless otakus who worship Qing Sha as their goddess are going wild for her, while hordes of beauty enthusiasts squeal in admiration.
[Never in my life have I seen someone so perfect for historical costumes.]
[Qing Sha herself—I love her, she’s my wife!]
[All four guys in my dorm now share the same wife.]
[I could watch 100 more episodes just for that face.]
[God knows how many times I’ve looped this clip.]
[How dare Rotten Tomatoes cut Xuan Yuan Zun and Qing Sha’s first meeting in half? I hate this!]
[Qing Sha’s devotion to Zun Shen is unwavering, yet her love remains unrequited.]
[Why are there only two episodes a day?!]
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This one-minute clip spread to TikTok, where likes skyrocketed past 10 million.
An Wen’s follower count surged once again, and the Guardian Army meticulously edited screenshots of Qing Sha’s scenes, flooding the internet with stunning images. Even non-fans began using An Wen’s pictures as profile avatars.
Once more, An Wen proved an undeniable truth in the Entertainment Industry: Beauty is the ultimate weapon.
Amid overwhelming anticipation, episodes 15 and 16 aired, depicting Qing Sha secretly sheltering Xuan Yuan Zun in her palace and nursing him back to health.
An Wen had mastered Qing Sha’s demeanor and speech—every movement exuded elegance and nobility, making her untouchable.
Her performance wasn’t the stiff, expressionless coldness of a wooden beauty. Instead, her natural expressions and nuanced eye acting showcased a deep understanding of the role.
Many who had initially dismissed An Wen as a "wooden beauty" or a "flaw in Ding Qian Kun" were left stunned. Is this really a rookie actress?
The hashtag [Xuan Yuan Zun & Qing Sha] trended, flooded with unanimous praise.
[I want to ship them so badly, but I know they won’t end well.]
[Xuan Yuan Zun only has eyes for Ji Yuxi—Qing Sha’s love is one-sided.]
[Xuan Yuan Zun belongs to Ji Yuxi, but Qing Sha belongs to all drama fans.]
[Qing Sha is such a good person—I really hope she gets a happy ending.]
[An Wen’s acting feels so natural.]
[They’re the Beauty Power Couple—imagine how gorgeous their kids would be!]
[An Wen’s still underage—let’s not ship her, okay?]
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Forums buzzed with surprise as well.
[Didn’t expect Explosive Wen’s acting to be this natural.]
[What do I do? I’ve become an An Wen stan just for her looks.]
[Rational Discussion: Does An Wen count as a Popular Young Actress now?]
[Are we really hyping up An Wen’s mediocre acting?]
[How many of An Wen’s PR bots have infiltrated our group? The praise is getting excessive.]
Despite the debates, An Wen silenced many forum users who had bet on her being a "wooden beauty."
Though restrained in her early scenes, her acting gradually unfolded, culminating in a powerhouse performance that even overshadowed veteran actors.
Four days after Qing Sha’s debut, An Wen’s Weibo followers surpassed 8 million, prompting the Guardian Army to celebrate with a massive giveaway.
The prizes revealed the gender distribution of her fanbase—most were sneakers, basketballs, soccer jerseys signed by athletes, watches, headphones, and men’s cologne.
Occasionally, lipsticks and eyeshadow palettes made an appearance.
The number of female fans is not small, but it pales in comparison to the male fanbase. Many fan site administrators are male fans, with the occasional female fan making an appearance.
These male fans are mostly otaku, original fans of "Ding Qian Kun," who previously only focused on sports, gaming, anime, and novels. They became An Wen's fans because of her role as Qing Sha.
[Note: In fandom culture, "rational discussion" means to analyze or debate something objectively. Example: "Let's have a rational discussion about this issue."]
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