Hot Search Alert! The Princess Goes Viral Worldwide-Chapter 142

The online backlash was in full swing when, unexpectedly, the Ministry of Education stepped in, instantly dousing the flames. Everyone fell silent, like chickens with their necks wrung, unable to utter a sound.

"How could this happen? Why would the Ministry of Education intervene?" How could Gu Nanyan possibly have such influence?

At Starmoon Entertainment, Yan Ning was so furious she swept everything off her desk in a rage.

Her manager watched coldly from the side, waiting for Yan Ning to fully calm down before speaking. "No matter how angry or resentful you are, you have to let this go. With the Ministry of Education backing this drama, we can’t continue smearing it. I’ve already instructed our team to retract all the negative posts."

Yan Ning bit her lip, still unwilling to concede. "So we just let Gu Nanyan off the hook? There’s really no way to turn this around?"

"None," the manager stated firmly. "Yan Ning, you’ve been in this industry long enough to know what lines can’t be crossed. Do you really want to openly defy the authorities?"

At those words, Yan Ning finally cooled down, pressing a hand to her forehead. "You’re right. I lost my head for a moment."

"I’m glad you see reason," the manager sighed in relief, softening her tone. "If not this time, there’ll be another opportunity. The fact that even officials are stepping in to support Gu Nanyan suggests her new drama might genuinely be a prestige project.

Even if it’s exceptionally well-made, prestige dramas tend to elevate the show rather than the actors. So don’t worry—Gu Nanyan won’t gain much personal traction from this.

Besides, even if she does blow up overnight, it doesn’t necessarily mean she’ll steal your opportunities. Success in this industry is often a matter of luck. We’ve done our best to block her rise, but if it doesn’t work, we should accept it. Don’t fight against fate."

Meanwhile, Tian Yunyun was also fuming. "I hate these overnight ‘privileged’ stars the most! What’s so special about Gu Nanyan? How did she manage to marry into the Zhan family, and why are they backing her like this?"

She believed Gu Nanyan’s success was entirely due to the Zhan family’s behind-the-scenes maneuvering—including the Ministry of Education’s endorsement.

"The entertainment industry is inherently unfair. Dwelling on this won’t help. Go focus on your filming," her manager urged, trying to soothe her.

Tian Yunyun scowled. "How can I focus? If Gu Nanyan rises to the top, won’t she snatch all my resources?"

The manager scoffed. "Don’t flatter yourself. She’s clearly aiming for high-end luxury brands. Your small-time gigs aren’t even on her radar."

Tian Yunyun shot her a glare.

The manager immediately raised her hands in surrender. "Okay, okay, I take it back. But honestly, there’s no real conflict between you two. You should worry more about defending your position as a top-tier ‘95-generation’ actress. Several newcomers are already eyeing your spot.

Stop letting others provoke you into making enemies. Gu Nanyan isn’t even in your lane."

Hearing this, Tian Yunyun finally settled down. The manager was right—her real competition was the other rising ‘95-generation’ stars, especially the two whose sweet, girl-next-door personas overlapped with hers.

She shouldn’t waste energy fixating on Gu Nanyan. Still, she disagreed with one thing. "What do you mean ‘small-time gigs’? You think she won’t grab everything once she’s established?"

Tian Yunyun sneered. "Just wait. Once Gu Nanyan solidifies her status, she’ll take every opportunity she can get. No one turns down easy money."

She refused to believe Gu Nanyan would stay passive. Right now, she was playing the long game—holding back on commercial deals until she had a hit drama to cement her fame. Then the endorsements would flood in.

While ​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌‌​​​‍the outside world buzzed with speculation, Sister Li was oblivious, catching up on sleep at home.

She burrowed under the covers and slept for a full day and night before finally stirring.

The first thing she did upon waking was grab her phone to check the trending topics—a professional habit she couldn’t shake.

Bracing herself, she expected to see Gu Nanyan drowning in even worse backlash. As her phone powered on, she debated whether to reach out to a few industry heavyweights, swallow her pride, and beg them to back off.

But the moment she opened a news portal, the top trending headline stopped her cold:

[Ministry of Education Endorses "Starlight"!]

What?!

Sister Li bolted upright in bed, rubbing her eyes before scrutinizing the article and every related update.

Official support had arrived!

Heavens—the storm had passed.

Gu Nanyan was absolutely legendary. How had she pulled this off?

Soon, May 4th arrived, and "Starlight" premiered.

It took the internet by storm. At first, viewers tuned in for Gu Nanyan, but they quickly became engrossed in the story.

This was incredible!

Heartwarming, hilarious, packed with family bonds and friendships—and educational to boot.

Just ten episodes in, discussions about the drama were everywhere.

People analyzed Gu Nanyan’s teaching methods in the show:

[If I’d had a teacher like Gu Nanyan in school, I might not have gotten into Tsinghua or Peking University, but a top-tier 985 school would’ve been a lock.]

[You’re aiming too high just wanting a teacher like her. I’d settle for this drama alone—it’s enough to get me into a good college.]

[Holy cow, this show is packed with actual knowledge? For the first time, studying feels easy. Mom never has to worry about my grades again!]

[Did you notice how thoughtful Gu Nanyan is? She included real-life school issues like bullying and false accusations—and even showed how to handle them.]

[Yes! Meng Ling’s arc stood out to me. After being guilt-tripped on the bus, she started practicing those wellness exercises. Now she’s so much stronger—physically and mentally.

She walks tall and faces injustice head-on. So inspiring!

But are those exercises really that effective? I’ve seen people on "School Days" raving about them, but I never tried.]

[I didn’t either, but my grandparents swear by them. They keep telling me to join in.]

[Wait—are they legit? Meng Ling’s transformation in the show is unreal. I’m tempted. I’ve always been frail and timid, barely able to speak up for myself.]

As debates about the wellness exercises raged, the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association dropped a bombshell.

They posted a message thanking Gu Nanyan for reviving the legendary "Tongtian Wellness Technique," detailing its origins and benefits—along with an instructional video.

The internet exploded all over again.

[NO WAY. The actual Tongtian Wellness Technique? This is insane. I can’t believe it’s real!]

[The same technique from ancient times? The one with mythical healing powers? Gu Nanyan is a goddess. My actual idol.]

The buzz wasn’t limited to fans. Even industry insiders were floored.

No wonder officials had endorsed "Starlight"—Gu Nanyan had genuinely resurrected a lost treasure of traditional medicine.

This woman was on another level!

Meanwhile, Yan Ning sat with her tablet, watching "Starlight."

When her manager walked in and saw, she asked, "How’s the show? What’s your rating? A-tier?"

Yan Ning looked up, her gaze distant. "Beyond S-tier."