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

Chen Xixi, after removing her makeup, turned her head to look at Jiang Xingze beside her, propped her chin with both hands, and asked, "Have we found out who’s buying the trend on social media?"
Jiang Xingze scratched his head, slightly annoyed as he said, "I suspect it’s the brand side trying to hype their new product."
This kind of thing is very common in their circle; Jiang Xingze had been tied to marketing like this before.
Jiang Xingze continued to explain patiently to Chen Xixi, "Hyping things up can increase attention and then boost product sales. Product sales determine whether the brand will continue to cooperate with the entertainer next time and the entertainer’s commercial influence. So, normally, entertainers would turn a blind eye to it since it’s a win-win situation."
Chen Xixi understood. In summary, a star’s money isn’t easy to earn; regardless of your status, you have to hype things up to grab eyes and traffic.
Alright, for the sake of money, let them criticize.
Can’t make enemies with money!
Worst comes to worst, she can just hit back tonight!
If being criticized can make her earn hundreds of millions, she’d be more than happy!
Compared to the bitterness of poverty, what’s a bit of criticism?
She’s just such a massive commoner who loves money!
After all, money can conquer all.
But this time Jiang Xingze couldn’t just turn a blind eye, "I’ll go talk with the brand side. They can’t keep hyping this up."
Hooking up gossip with President Zhou’s woman, how daring is he?
Does he still want to be in this industry in the future?
Chen Xixi didn’t stop Jiang Xingze. If Jiang Xingze didn’t want to hype it up, then they won’t. He had his concerns, and she respected his decision.
Chen Xixi got herself ready, put on a mask and hat, and stood by the road ready to hail a taxi back to the hotel.
But before she could get a taxi, a black Mercedes stopped in front of her.
The rear car window was half-lowered, and through the dim streetlight shadows, Chen Xixi could make out the man sitting in the back.
Chen Xixi bent slightly at the waist and smilingly said, "President Zhou? How come I run into you wherever I go? We must have some fate!"
Chen Xixi suddenly realized that she’s been bumping into Zhou Jinyuan quite frequently lately.
No matter which city she’s in, she seems to bump into Zhou Jinyuan by chance.
If it weren’t for Zhou Jinyuan’s status, she would almost suspect that Zhou Jinyuan was deliberately trying to make his presence felt in front of her.
Zhou Jinyuan’s lips curved slightly as he said, "I feel the same."
Assistant Xu behind the wheel: ???
Fate my foot!
Their boss, President Zhou, had just finished a meeting in Wu City and had him drive non-stop for five hours to get here.
Such fate, purely him alone battling it out.
Whether President Zhou’s man-made fate could win a chance at creating a real thing, who knows.
Following that, Zhou Jinyuan said, "Get in, I’ll give you a ride."
Chen Xixi politely refused: "Thanks, but no. It’s easy to start rumors."
Zhou Jinyuan then remembered and casually said, "That’s fine, get in. If we’re followed by paparazzi, I’ll handle it."
Chen Xixi hesitated for only two seconds before getting in the car.
Zhou Jinyuan’s character, she felt, could be trusted after spending his last birthday with him and having a candid talk.
Chen Xixi gave the hotel address.
Zhou Jinyuan turned to look at Chen Xixi and suddenly asked, "You and Jiang Xingze have been getting along well recently?"
Assistant Xu, driving up front, listened to the gossip behind him.
No wonder, on the way here, he felt even the air conditioning was colder than usual, the air inside the car stiflingly muggy more than it had ever been, all because someone was emitting jealousy-induced cold air and low pressure.
Tsk tsk, a man in love...
Chen Xixi met Zhou Jinyuan’s gaze and candidly asked, "Are you referring to the trending topic?"
Zhou Jinyuan outwardly looked calm and gave a light "Hmm."
Chen Xixi spoke straightforwardly, "It’s the brand’s promotion. We were just having a meal together."
Zhou Jinyuan’s thin lips tightened slightly, and a barely noticeable smile appeared, "Do you need me to handle it?"
"Jiang Xingze has already gone to handle it." Chen Xixi asked, "Are you here on a business trip?"
"Sort of."
Chen Xixi’s brows slightly lifted: "What do you mean by ’sort of’?"
Zhou Jinyuan straightforwardly said, "I’m on a business trip to Wu City, and on the way, I came to Hai City to see how you’re adapting to your new job."
Wu City... On the way?
Wu City is a five-hour drive from Hai City; how is that ’on the way’? Is it along the national expressway since it crosses cities?
With Zhou Jinyuan speaking so frankly, Chen Xixi could easily tell that Zhou Jinyuan had come specifically to see her.
Chen Xixi looked at Zhou Jinyuan, "You’re making me feel flattered."
Zhou Jinyuan lightly laughed: "It’s fine, you’ll get used to it later."
"?"
Chen Xixi really couldn’t figure it out now.
Just as she was about to speak, she suddenly noticed that the driver was Assistant Xu, so she closed her mouth.
When they got to the hotel, Zhou Jinyuan had Assistant Xu check him into a room too. After the two of them entered the elevator, Chen Xixi couldn’t help but ask impatiently, "I was completely covered up today, how did you recognize me, and last time in Tian Nan City, how did you recognize me too?"
Both this time and the last, she clearly wore a hat and mask, well-covered. Unless someone knew her very well, it would be impossible to recognize her.
Yet Zhou Jinyuan managed to park his car in front of her this time, and the last time, he could stand not far away, watching her with a smile, which baffled her.
The elevator’s light was cast on their heads, with the man’s tall figure standing slightly in front of Chen Xixi on the left.
Zhou Jinyuan’s slender fingers pinched one end of the key card, pressing the elevator button with a corner of the other end of the card, without even turning his head, he said, "Is this a difficult thing for me?"
"Of course."
Even if Zhou Jinyuan wore a mask and hat, she might not be able to recognize him!
Zhou Jinyuan lightly "oh" with no further conversation.
But to Zhou Jinyuan, it was simple because he had watched her silhouette countless times, more familiar than one could imagine.
Chen Xixi looked at his tall back and continued to inquire, "Then let me ask you another question."
"What is it?"
This time, Chen Xixi was silent for a moment before taking a small step forward.
She walked up to Zhou Jinyuan, stood on her toes, and quietly asked, "Are you straight?"
"???" Zhou Jinyuan froze for quite a while.
After a moment, he slowly turned his head, his dark eyes meeting Chen Xixi’s very curious gaze.
Zhou Jinyuan: "Who told you I wasn’t straight? My mom?"
"Yeah." Chen Xixi nodded, then her cheeks slightly reddened.
She also knew the question was awkward, but she felt like there were many contradictory pieces of information.
She had to get to the bottom of it or she’d feel ants crawling over her heart!
Just as Zhou Jinyuan was about to speak, a "ding" sound went off, and the elevator door opened. Zhou Jinyuan and Chen Xixi both looked up at the elevator floor display, the nineteenth floor, it hadn’t reached the thirty-second floor yet.
But two workers came in carrying two large sheets of glass, soon making the elevator quite cramped.
One of the workers cheerfully said to Zhou Jinyuan and Chen Xixi, "Could you step back a bit? Be careful not to get hit by this."
Zhou Jinyuan took long strides to the corner of the elevator.
The next second, he reached out and grabbed Chen Xixi’s wrist, and with a pull, Chen Xixi was brought to stand beside him.
The pleasant and crisp scent from the man gradually spread to Chen Xixi’s nose.
At the same time, a deep voice sounded above her head: "What else did my mom say?"
"She said to take good care of you."
"So you’re planning to take care of me until I’m straight?"
"Yes, exactly, my preliminary plan is to introduce you to more beautiful women."
"..."
Zhou Jinyuan seemed to suddenly understand what secret they had been keeping for him...