Drama Queen Reborn as a Top Student!-Chapter 31 - 030 This time I will fear nothing.

Returning home, Qi Baotan rushed into the bathroom without delay.

The mirror reflected an extraordinarily elegant face, marred only by a stark red handprint on her fair profile. Nearly half her face was swollen, an alarming sight.

Qi Baotan wasn’t worried about disfigurement. In fact, this face had caused her enough trouble since childhood. If it were ruined, perhaps it would bring her some peace.

She took out a silver jar and carefully opened the lid, releasing a peculiar yet delightful fragrance.

The ointment inside was a pale pink, with a layer of flower petals adorning the top. At first glance, it resembled a tempting dessert.

Qi Baotan dipped her little finger into the ointment cautiously and applied it to the swollen areas on her face. A cool sensation spread instantly, so soothing that she couldn’t help but sigh in relief.

This ointment was miraculous. Within seconds, the burning pain subsided.

She turned the silver jar over and over, scrutinizing it, but found no name or ingredient list.

It was given to her by her benefactor; it couldn’t possibly be some unregulated product.

Besides, the effects were incredible.

Just then, her phone began to ring. Qi Baotan glanced at the screen.

It was Su Mo calling.

Su Mo had joined Star Entertainment around the same time as Qi Baotan. While Qi Baotan had been forced into attempting suicide, Su Mo was already cast in a few supporting roles with lines.

In the grand scheme of things, Su Mo appeared far more pragmatic than Qi Baotan.

But Qi Baotan never regretted her own choices.

After learning that Qi Baotan had woken up, Su Mo had called to express her concern and subtly reminded her to keep safe when outside.

Qi Baotan answered the phone.

"Baotan, are you alright?" came the worried voice of a young girl from the other end. frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓

"I’m fine." Qi Baotan walked into the kitchen, put the phone on speaker, and crouched down to pick some vegetables.

"That’s good," the other person breathed a sigh of relief.

"I just heard from the company..." Su Mo lowered her voice, speaking conspiratorially, "Mr. Cai is in trouble. Not sure who he provoked, but he was beaten up pretty badly. You were the first person I thought of—I was so scared something had happened to you..."

Qi Baotan remained silent. She hadn’t seen Cai Xiang’s miserable state, but the anguished screams she’d heard earlier still echoed in her ears.

"Su Mo," Qi Baotan said calmly.

"Star Entertainment isn’t a place worth staying in. If you can leave, leave as soon as possible."

"Huh?" Su Mo was shocked. "Qi Baotan, have you lost your mind? Do you know what happens to artists who terminate their contracts with Star Entertainment? They not only get blacklisted but also have to pay astronomical termination fees. Their lives are ruined."

"Do you know Other Shore Entertainment?" Qi Baotan suddenly changed the subject.

"Never heard of it."

"If you truly want to get away from Star Entertainment, Other Shore Entertainment can help you fight the termination case. It’s a good company that genuinely looks out for its artists."

"Qi Baotan, I think you’ve really hit your head too hard. Let’s set aside the fact that I’ve never heard of Other Shore Entertainment. Star Entertainment is a giant—who in this industry can go up against them? A small, unheard-of company going up against Star Entertainment? That’s nothing short of a pipe dream. They’d only end up dying quietly. Baotan, you haven’t been scammed, have you?"

Qi Baotan frowned, feeling like she was talking to a brick wall.

~

Later that evening, Qi Baotan received a call from an unknown number.

"Qi Baotan, would you be willing to testify and send the one who humiliated you to prison?"

Qi Baotan, who was about to go to bed, suddenly sat up straight, her clear eyes sparkling in the dark.

"Of course I’m willing, absolutely willing."

"This world is full of injustices against women. You may face misunderstandings and grievances. Even so, are you prepared to persevere?"

The voice on the other end was as gentle as it had been during the day, but Qi Baotan discerned a faint sadness in it.

Her eyes stung, and with unyielding determination, she said, "I did nothing wrong. The ones at fault are the people who humiliated me, and those who harbor prejudice."

She refused to punish herself for the mistakes of others.

"I’ve already died once. This time, I will fear nothing."

After a moment of silence, a low, slightly hoarse voice replied.

"Alright. I’ll send you the law firm’s address. Visit the lawyer tomorrow."

~

The room remained unlit, shrouded in silence.

Pale moonlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a cold glow on the floor.

Shen You’an curled up on the sofa, the call already ended.

The girl’s resolute voice echoed in her mind.

I’ve already died once. This time, I will fear nothing.

Shen You’an chuckled softly, a sound laden with both relief and bitterness.

Was it truly deserved—to be humiliated and trampled upon simply because one was powerless?

The vile, lofty capitalists and parasitic sycophants attached to them—these people knew no compassion. They toyed carelessly with beauty, mocking and trampling on dignity. Stubbornness and defiance were seen as provocations, and they ruthlessly kicked anyone who resisted into the abyss.

Wasn’t Shen You’an herself once like that?

Indeed, having died once, what was there left to fear?

She had neither family nor attachments. Given this second chance at life, she ought to do something meaningful.

Even if it meant being an ant shaking a tree, she would have no regrets.

Only then could she live without wasting time or life.

~

The freshly opened Spring River Law Firm welcomed its first client.

Intern lawyer Gan Wei led Qi Baotan into the meeting room.

"Please wait here. Lawyer Helian is handling something and will join you shortly."

Qi Baotan nervously pinched the hem of her dress, smiling politely. "Thank you. I don’t mind waiting a bit longer."

Holding a cup of water, she took small sips, trying to calm her nerves.

Ten minutes later, footsteps approached outside. The door was pushed open.

Qi Baotan instinctively set down the cup and stood up.

The newcomer was a young man wearing casual clothes. He was tall, strikingly handsome, with a warm gaze that hinted at sharp intelligence. His demeanor exuded a kind of composed, righteous charm.

The male celebrities at Star Entertainment were all exceptionally good-looking, yet Qi Baotan found none of them as captivating as the man before her.

Everything about him, down to his slightest gesture, radiated charisma.

"Miss Qi, hello. I’m Helian Yi."

The man bowed his head slightly and smiled.

"Lawyer Helian, hello."

In Qi Baotan’s mind, most lawyers wore suits and had stern, serious expressions. But this prominent lawyer was warm and approachable, with such a youthful vibe that he could easily pass for a college student.

"Please, have a seat."

Qi Baotan obediently sat down.

"Since you’ve come here, I assume you’re ready, mentally."

Noting the paleness of her fingers, Helian Yi softened his tone.

"Don’t be nervous. I’m your lawyer—you can trust me completely."

Qi Baotan quickly replied, "Lawyer Helian, of course I trust you."

Helian Yi turned on a voice recorder. "Alright, then let’s hear your story."