I’ve Gone Viral Because of a Money-Saving Variety Show

Zheng He provided an opportunity as soon as he appeared, and the media journalists suddenly felt that without comparison, there’s no harm!
Look at how grandiose Zheng He is, and how capable; then look at Chen Xixi, who’s miserly and sharp-tongued, spouting all sorts of twisted logic, showing no respect to them!
The media journalists were instantly enamored with Zheng He, switching sides to support him.
At the same time, they thought angrily, if they could safely return to work tonight, they would build Zheng He up to the nethermost, propelling him to top popularity, and then write an 8000-word essay blackening Chen Xixi, sending her reputation down the drain!
Daring to offend even the media, this amateur really is clueless! Today they were determined to teach her how to behave!
The first journalist Chen Xixi rebutted spoke emphatically: “That’s right! She clearly doesn’t want to donate, clinging to her Money, let’s stop asking. It’s a waste of so many fans supporting and voting for her; she can’t even make her fans proud at the crucial moment. If I were her fan, I’d be too ashamed to say I have such an idol!”
Another onlooker couldn’t resist adding: “Who would have thought, such a huge turnaround in this show, a person of questionable character actually engaging in charity, willing to donate their own Money. In contrast, someone reputed to be virtuous appears so lacking in magnanimity.
Ah… some people truly reveal their true colors only when facing issues! And Internet stuff really can’t be trusted anymore, we must see what people are really like in reality!”
Almost instantly, Zheng He’s public image transformed.
While Chen Xixi was treated as a contrast to Zheng He, looked at with disdain by those present.
Of course, there were rational people who thought whether to donate was entirely voluntary and there was no need for moral coercion, or comparisons, but they were the minority.
Most were people without independent thoughts, easily swayed by others.
Chen Xixi ignored their scorn. She looked up at Zheng He, a mysterious smile playing at the corners of her mouth: “Oh, then what kind of person are you really? I think someone will clarify for everyone in a moment!”
Zheng He stiffened suddenly, a foreboding feeling creeping over him.
He lowered his head to meet Chen Xixi’s dark eyes. As she stared straight at him, a chill ran down his spine. He suppressed a pang of guilty conscience, feigning calmness, “What are you babbling about?! Who will clarify anything?”
Chen Xixi smiled slightly, ignoring Zheng He’s question. She calmly continued the topic: “Moreover, what kind of person I am doesn’t need others to judge. After all, I’m not living for others to see. I just need to be true to myself.”
[Chen Xixi is right! Whether she donates or not is none of their business! And now at the final stage of the Competition, donating Money now would be foolish. All the efforts for the past twenty days would be in vain!]
[Support Chen Xixi! Being true to oneself is what matters! If we had to rush to catch every fart, what would be the point of living? Isn’t it tiring?!]
[But if everyone just looks out for themselves, won’t they all become selfish? Then who would want to be friends with you?]
[To the comment above, Chen Xixi mentioned being true to herself, not just taking care of herself. And throughout the airing of this program, when has she ever looked out only for herself? If it wasn’t for Chen Xixi’s care, Jin Cheng would probably have fainted from hunger hundreds of times!]
[Yes, indeed! Chen Xixi even helped that hot spring resort’s manager find a better job! I feel she acts sensibly, doing what she can within her capabilities, not pretending or being hypocritical, guilt-free!]
[Chen Xixi just said that someone would prove what kind of person Zheng He is, what does that mean? Could there be more to Zheng He’s donation?]
Zheng He swallowed nervously.
Had Chen Xixi found out about what he and Li Yuan had been plotting?
Impossible!
Chen Xixi clearly wasn’t near the office just now, and moreover, when she and Li Yuan were secretly plotting in the office, the doors and windows were all closed. She had even checked specifically to avoid being eavesdropped on.
Therefore, even if the baby face she met afterwards told Chen Xixi about it, it would still be impossible.
Because all the doors and windows were tightly shut, even with good hearing, baby face was unlikely to overhear their conversation clearly.
After reviewing everything, Zheng He finally felt at ease.
What Chen Xixi mentioned might not be about the donation, but something else. But regarding other matters… it seems he hadn’t done anything bad either.
At the same time, Zheng He’s donation made it to the trending searches.
Donating twenty thousand yuan wasn’t really a large amount in charitable activities, but happening to Zheng He, who is stingy and not straightforward in his intentions, even if it was just two thousand yuan, everyone would find it to be a world wonder, too eye-catching!
[Did Zheng He actually engage in charity?! Was the name entered wrong? Shouldn’t it be Chen Xixi?]
[Holy cow! I thought I read it wrong! It’s really Zheng He! What about Chen Xixi! Did Chen Xixi donate too?]
[Chen Xixi didn’t donate a cent! And she clearly stated she won’t donate!]
[Isn’t it normal for her not to donate? Otherwise, what do you think her nickname Chen Xiaokou came from?]
[Wow, what a contrast between these two! Although it’s silly of Zheng He to donate at this time, since it’s for a good cause, I’ve decided to vote for him tonight! A real man with responsibility!]
On the real-time popularity rankings of Money Saving Battle, it wasn’t long before Zheng He’s name was almost level with Chen Xixi, and there was even a trend of surpassing Chen Xixi.
And the topic of Chen Xixi not donating also surged on the trending searches, being criticized by netizens as stingy and petty, not having the vision like Zheng He.
At the live broadcast scene.
Zheng He was feeling smug. If Chen Xixi was provoked by everyone to donate, then Chen Xixi would lose some money, making him the direct king of thrift. If she didn’t donate, then he would surely become tonight’s superstar of popularity. Anyway, no matter what, Chen Xixi was destined to lose something today!
When the donation segment was almost over, and Chen Xixi still had no intention of coming up to donate, Zheng He knew for sure he was going to become the new superstar of popularity tonight!
The media journalists below the stage seemed to deliberately oppose Chen Xixi, continuously praising Zheng He: “Mr. Zheng, with such a kind heart, you will definitely receive good karma! I believe you will ultimately take home both the prize money and the popularity!”
“Yes, a brief victory isn’t considered a win! Moreover, even if you win in the end but lose your character, your future life will be a complete disaster!”
“When I go back, I will make all my family and friends vote for you, making them stop giving their popularity votes to other guests!”
“A kind-hearted person like you should receive everyone’s support and respect!”
Chen Xixi just stood beside and watched them, not angered, merely smiling without saying a word.
Just as the media journalists were lavishing exaggerated praise on Zheng He and he was fully enjoying it, suddenly the police came over and took Zheng He away.
The media journalists were dumbstruck: “!!!” What’s going on?! They hadn’t finished praising yet!!