Xiang-Nuan chuckled, "Are you sure about this? My reputation isn't exactly stellar right now."

Indeed, Xiang-Nuan had been out of the public eye for the past few months, immersed in the White Poplar crew, but that didn't stop the stream of scandals.

Fame comes at a price, with countless people waiting to pull you down with so-called scandals. And while she hadn't exactly been a saint, who in this circle was truly clean?

Yet, she didn't pay it much mind. Notoriety is still fame, and what good is a pristine reputation if it can't pay for her mother's medical bills or afford a house in the capital?