Ji Fei felt her lip twitch as she grew increasingly exasperated with this whole “Entertainment Judge” role.

**"I thought it was just a joke by the internet trolls, but here’s Mrs. Zong, all dressed up in her high society finery, actually taking it seriously. Does she not feel the absurdity of saying it out loud? I’m cringing so hard, I could scrape the paint off a wall."** Ji Fei’s mind was buzzing with silent complaints, though she kept her face neutral.

Unbeknownst to her, Qin’s Mom and Qin Rong, who had been lurking nearby out of sheer curiosity to observe how Ji Fei and Qin Xian behaved at the office, had frozen in place just outside the room. They were the two family members with the least on their hands and had snuck over for some good old-fashioned spying, only to find neither Ji Fei nor Qin Xian in the office. They had then decided to rest in the lounge, only to stumble onto this juicy scene.

Sharing a glance, they nodded in silent agreement, adjusted their sunglasses, hats, and scarves, and stealthily slipped into a booth to eavesdrop.

"Mrs. Zong, are you serious?" Ji Fei asked with an awkward chuckle.

Mrs. Zong’s eyes gleamed sharply. "Of course. Didn’t you handle things well with the previous two groups? I believe you’re someone with a strong sense of justice—someone who would swiftly remove shameless, immoral people from the picture."

In Mrs. Zong’s mind, she didn’t even need to come here today. Ji Fei’s “Top Flow Group” had a habit of exploiting scandals for clout, so surely, they would pounce on any slip-up by a homewrecker like Yu Rouyin, putting her in her place.

But Yu Rouyin was a cunning one, always disappearing for a while after any scandal, only to find a way back.

This time, Mrs. Zong and her friends wanted to end it once and for all.

"All you have to do is cooperate, Ms. Ji. We’ll handle the rest," Mrs. Zong said, her gaze piercing and demanding.

Ji Fei raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "How exactly do you plan to handle it?"

Mrs. Zong’s brows furrowed slightly; Ji Fei’s nonchalance was clearly grating on her.

"While the face-off pairings are supposedly random, the five of us will apply some pressure, and the production team will make sure your two groups are matched up."

She continued with a calm, chilling tone, "The theme? ‘The Beautiful Femme Fatale.’ I’ll make sure the script emphasizes how so-called soulmates are nothing but homewrecking seductresses. Just perform it to show that anyone who uses the label of ‘femme fatale’ is simply a shameless person destroying families, someone who deserves punishment."

Her voice was filled with bitter resentment, and her friends all shared equally vengeful expressions.

Qin’s Mom and Qin Rong looked at each other, stunned, then whispered among themselves. This was a serious crusade.

"Could it be that the fans’ concerns were right all along?” Qin Rong whispered, shocked. “Weren't Mrs. Zong and Ms. Yu able to get along before this? What changed?"

Qin’s Mom, who had been avidly following the gossip lately, knew some background on Zong Chun and Yu Rouyin. Their scandal had sparked when Zong Chun, who played Emperor Xuanzong, and Yu Rouyin, who played Concubine Yang, were frequently discussed by fans, leading many to wonder if his “loyal husband” persona would crumble under her influence like so many before him.

Initially, there had been no incriminating evidence throughout filming. But now, judging by Mrs. Zong’s attitude shift, something must have happened.

"So... Yu Rouyin really seduced Zong Chun, and Mrs. Zong found out?" Qin Rong gasped.

**"Wow, they’re harsh. You’d think Yu Rouyin really seduced your husband or something."**

Qin’s Mom and Qin Rong: Wait, she didn’t?

**"No, he’s probably divorcing her because of you."**

Qin’s Mom and Qin Rong: Divorce? So that’s why…

**"Don’t forget, he only has this position because of you."**

Qin’s Mom and Qin Rong’s eyes widened as the pieces clicked. Zong Chun, a once-respected actor, had ridden his wife’s coattails to success, and now he was betraying her? Unbelievable.

**"If you’re really attached to him, just cut him off. Teach him a lesson so he’ll come crawling back."**

They almost burst out laughing, barely managing to stifle their reactions. They wanted to give Ji Fei a thumbs-up.

**"Why is it that when these things happen, women always blame the other woman instead of dealing with the man? Get to the root of the problem, sister!"**

Qin’s Mom and Qin Rong nodded approvingly. Ji Fei was right!

All the while, Mrs. Zong continued speaking.

"This should be simple enough, right? It’s just like what you did with the first group," Mrs. Zong said coldly.

Ji Fei sighed internally, feeling a shred of sympathy for Mrs. Zong. She raised an eyebrow. "In that case, the first group only worked because we knew the full truth. But right now… I have no idea what actually happened. You’re claiming Yu Rouyin is a homewrecker—do you have any proof?"

**"Seriously, sister, do you even have evidence? You’re just assuming!"**

"Ms. Ji, are you refusing to help us? Do you actually want to side with that vixen?" Mrs. Zong’s tone turned sharp.

Ji Fei simply smiled, "I can’t take action against someone based on nothing more than your word."

**"You think you can use me as a weapon? Do I look like a blade to you? Without concrete proof, just because I’m dubbed the ‘Entertainment Judge’ and fans would believe my every word, doesn’t mean I’ll take on karma for ruining someone’s life without cause."**

Hearing this, Qin’s Mom and Qin Rong bristled in annoyance.

Their Ji Fei wasn’t a weapon to be wielded from the shadows. What if Yu Rouyin managed to clear her name and turn the tables, leaving Ji Fei with a ruined reputation? It was a reasonable enough request, but Mrs. Zong was infuriated.

"She’s nothing but a shameless woman who convinced my husband to divorce me. Isn’t that enough? She’s morally corrupt, restless, and constantly seeking attention. A pest like that has no place in the entertainment industry! What more evidence do you need?" Mrs. Zong looked at Ji Fei as if she were utterly baffled that anyone wouldn’t side with her.

Ji Fei was growing tired of it. She held back from saying, *"Did you personally hear her suggest that?"* knowing it would only spark more argument.

Mrs. Zong had no idea that Ji Fei could access all the gossip details.

**"In truth, your husband wanted her. She, forced by the publicity and pressure to keep her spot, vaguely told him, ‘I don’t play second fiddle.’ She knew he relied on you to get where he is and assumed he wouldn’t leave you. Yet he, in his delusion, decided to divorce you to give her a formal title."**

Qin’s Mom and Qin Rong exchanged glances, finally understanding. Whatever Yu Rouyin’s role, the real fault lay with the man who couldn’t honor his vows.

Mrs. Zong, however, seemed unwilling to consider the nuances. To her, as long as Zong Chun was determined to leave, it was all Yu Rouyin’s fault for tearing them apart. She saw her husband as an innocent party, seduced and beguiled.

Seeing Ji Fei’s reluctance, the other women grew restless.

"Yu Rouyin is obviously a mistress; what’s to question?" another woman interjected.

"When she was acting with my husband, she was always finding excuses to visit his trailer."

"My husband directed her, and she took it as a cue to sit on his lap, asking him for ‘acting guidance.’"

"She was caught sneaking into my husband’s room at night, claiming it was to discuss the script."

"My husband was completely bewitched by her, sneaking off to see her every chance he got!" 

They all chimed in, each woman more indignant than the last, creating a united front of wronged wives.

**"So, these are the wives who blacklisted Yu Rouyin before. Let’s take a look…”** 

Ji Fei nonchalantly pulled out her phone and started searching in plain view.

"What are you doing?" one of the wives asked, shocked by Ji Fei’s nonchalant disregard.

"Oh, I just hadn’t looked into this before. I’ll look up what you’re saying." Ji Fei replied with a pleasant smile, leaving the women fuming.

The women exchanged looks, huffing indignantly. If they ever met the man behind Ji Fei, they’d have plenty to say about her arrogance!

Even Qin’s Mom and Qin Rong couldn’t resist pulling out their phones. They, too, were stunned by the stories these wives were spinning.

Indeed, Yu Rouyin’s “homewrecker” title was practically tattooed on her. The entertainment industry was full of half-truths, and figuring out Yu Rouyin’s true character was anyone’s guess.

Ji Fei was more

 interested in gossip than playing any “Entertainment Judge” role. She never meddled without a clear moral imbalance, and even then, only to earn a bit of karma on the side.

But right now, her curiosity outweighed any judging impulses.

**"Oh, the one about the trailer? That was your husband dragging her in, insisting she practice with him on the bed."**

**"And the lap-sitting? He practically forced her onto his lap, threatening to ruin takes until she complied."**

**"As for the late-night script revision, that was him demanding changes and asking her to meet at night. He even tried to get her drunk and took advantage, tearing her clothes."**

**"All the so-called ‘accidents’ were him pushing the boundaries. He couldn’t control himself and took every chance to harass her. Every time he got aroused, he’d find an excuse to visit her.”**

**"Gosh, this makes me furious. I used to think Yu Rouyin was this carefree beauty who flaunted her charms, but she’s been enduring this harassment the whole time. And now she has to deal with these women blaming her, when it’s clearly their husbands who are out of control.”**

Qin’s Mom and Qin Rong shared her fury. Searching deeper, they discovered that Yu Rouyin wasn’t the only woman their husbands had been linked with. Clearly, the husbands were the problem here.

Such is the miserable life of women oppressed by faithless men!