Among the trending topics, aside from the usual peaceful daily content, were all the audio clips of her in the cottage—her noticeably strained voice and the multiple scenes where she pointed to her throat, clearly uncomfortable.
["This is called slacking? No, this is called having a sore throat and barely being able to speak!"]
["The fairy is clearly suffering but still pushed through to finish filming—that’s called professionalism!"]
["She’s just shy and introverted, how does that make her antisocial? Does she have to be loud and obnoxious like some people to be considered sociable?"]
["My heart aches for our little fairy! Get well soon!"]
["Some people’s teams need to stop stirring the pot! So shameless!"]
["As a neutral observer, her looks and aura alone are enough—just sitting there silently, she’s like a painting. I love watching her! Mind your own business!"]
The court of public opinion overwhelmingly sided with Su Qianqian.
Qiao Xi’s team’s smear campaign barely made a ripple against the tidal wave of organic support.
Brother Wang sat in his office, watching the one-sided shift in public sentiment with a satisfied smile.
But he wasn’t blinded by the victory.
"Too much of a good thing…" he muttered to himself.
Su Qianqian had already reaped plenty of goodwill from the public. If this continued, the snide remarks—"wooden beauty," "just pretending to be mute," "nepo baby being shoved down our throats"—would start surfacing.
The entertainment industry’s unwarranted malice toward beautiful actresses was always ruthless and relentless.
Without hesitation, he made calls to the production team and Su Qianqian.
So, on the fifth day of filming, on a bright sunny morning, Su Qianqian’s Weibo account posted an update:
["I’m sorry to have to say goodbye like this."]
["Joining 'Heartwarming Cottage: Friendship Edition' was meant to be an experience of camaraderie and meeting new friends."]
["Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, I developed throat discomfort before filming and haven’t been in the best condition, unable to engage with everyone as freely as I’d hoped. For that, I deeply regret and apologize."]
["I’ve caused everyone trouble—bow GIF."]
["Thank you to the production team for their patience, to my cottage mates for their care, and to all the friends who’ve shown concern."]
["For the remaining three days of filming, another wonderful participant will take my place. Please continue supporting 'Heartwarming Cottage: Friendship Edition' and the beauty of friendship."]
Beneath the text was a photo of her silhouette by the cottage window, sunlight streaming over her, her hair and dress fluttering slightly—a fragile, lonely figure.
The statement was heartfelt, humble, and sincere, even offering to step aside for someone else. It solidified her image as "shy," "sweet," and "considerate," shutting down any accusations of unprofessionalism or laziness.
The moment it went live, fans flooded the comments with pleas for her to stay.
["Nooo! Don’t go, fairy! We’ll wait for you!"]
["This hurts my heart! Get well soon!"]
["So polite and thoughtful! Voluntarily stepping down to make room—my respect for her just skyrocketed!"]
["Some people should take notes—this is how you exit gracefully!"]
["I’m gonna miss our little fairy! Can’t wait for your next project!"]
["Neutral observer turned fan! This attitude, this class!"]
#SuQianqianExitsHeartwarmingCottage instantly topped the trending charts.
The comments were a sea of heartbreak, well-wishes, and reluctance to see her go.
Even those who’d quietly agreed with the "slacking" narrative had nothing left to say.
Brother Wang exhaled in relief as he monitored the trending topics on Weibo.
This move didn’t just flawlessly defuse a potential crisis—it also allowed Su Qianqian to bow out of her variety show debut with grace, sympathy, and maximum appeal, securing both fame and favor.
Meanwhile, the "truly quiet," "truly sweet" fairy Su Qianqian sat in her RV on the way home, staring wide-eyed at the aftermath of Brother Wang’s masterstroke.
Seriously… so impressive!!!
