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

Xu Nianying’s face darkened instantly!
What was that supposed to mean? Their company in jeopardy?
With great patience, Xu Nianying spoke, “The difficulties we face now are only temporary. Our family won’t fall, and don’t forget, our Haisong Group is no less influential than Zhongjing Group. If it really comes down to a showdown, it’s not certain who would fall.”
Wu Binze: “But your family’s company is indeed at a disadvantage right now…”
Xu Nianying laughed indifferently, “Do you know what the Zhou Family is going through right now? The shareholders of Zhongjing Group have serious objections to Zhou Jinyuan’s abrupt decision to terminate the partnership with our family.
What the Xu Family is experiencing are just superficial issues, a few business deals, a bit of Money. What Zhou Jinyuan is dealing with is internal strife, the most dangerous kind for a company, because it’s often not outsiders who bring a person down but their own people.”
After listening to Xu Nianying’s analysis, Wu Binze became even more hesitant. After a long pause, he asked, “What do you want me to do?”
Xu Nianying gritted her teeth and said, “Ruin Chen Xixi!”
…
Inside the program’s rest room.
Chen Xixi looked at Jin Cheng, then raised her hand to cover her eyes, sighing helplessly, “I think I can already imagine what we’re about to go through.”
Jin Cheng: “What is it?”
Chen Xixi: “I’m supposedly seducing my Uncle and nephew at the same time, and planning to steal my Uncle’s Money and elope with my nephew.”
Jin Cheng: “…”
Chen Xixi lowered her hand, her gaze returning to Jin Cheng as she earnestly explained, “You should just focus on your studies. You’re not my type.”
Jin Cheng, in disbelief, asked, “What do you see in him? He’s not even willing to publicly acknowledge his relationship with you! He doesn’t consider your feelings at all!”
“I admire his maturity, the way he cares for people, and he gives too much.”
After a long silence, Jin Cheng asked quietly, “Do you really like him that much?”
“Yes, very much. So, don’t think about convincing me to take Money and run away with you anymore. Just concentrate on your studies. You’ll definitely meet a better girl. As for me, I’m destined to be your Little Aunt in this lifetime, so stop entertaining wild thoughts from now on.”
Chen Xixi didn’t want to hurt Jin Cheng with her words, but it was necessary to make the nature of their relationship clear. Otherwise, how would she face them both as an uncle and nephew?
Jin Cheng should have felt very upset upon hearing Chen Xixi’s resolute rejection.
But his heart didn’t seem to feel much.
He wasn’t upset, nor was he heartbroken. He couldn’t quite pinpoint his feelings.
Jin Cheng stepped out of the rest room and stood at the door, lost in thought for a long time.
Maybe he had only seen Chen Xixi as a close friend, one who had certain appealing traits similar to what he liked about his uncle.
He genuinely admired such people, and so he viewed Chen Xixi through a filter influenced by his admiration for the strong and the enjoyment of the feeling that riding on Chen Xixi’s coattails brought him…
He mistook this sentiment for liking her.
When he saw how his uncle didn’t want to publicly acknowledge Chen Xixi, he spoke out, because he didn’t want to see Chen Xixi hurt.
It wasn’t because he liked Chen Xixi so much that he feared her being hurt, but because she had been kind to him during the program, and he couldn’t bear to see such a good person mistreated.
After Chen Xixi’s rejection, Jin Cheng suddenly seemed to see through to his own heart.
No wonder his uncle kept saying he was a child. He was indeed just a child; one who couldn’t even distinguish between liking and idolization. Chen Xixi’s firm decision to choose his uncle was the right one.
During the afternoon program recording, Chen Xixi thought Jin Cheng might bear a grudge or keep a complicated attitude towards her, but he did not.
Just like before on the money-saving variety show, Jin Cheng chatted with her enthusiastically, his eyes sparkling as he watched her deftly answer the host’s tricky questions.
Jin Cheng used to be shy about looking directly at Chen Xixi, but since clarifying his feelings for her, he didn’t avoid it anymore. He watched Chen Xixi openly, his eyes shining with admiration.
But it was exactly his unabashed gaze that aroused everyone’s suspicions.
[OMG! Why is Jin Cheng staring at Chen Xixi non-stop?]
[It feels like Jin Cheng’s eyes are practically glued to Chen Xixi!]
[Chen Xixi and President Zhou are the perfect match! Jin Cheng, this fake young master, please keep a safe distance from our Xixi!]
[Is Wu Jingjing really not coming back? A splash of water and she’s suddenly too ill to continue? That’s way too delicate! I was waiting to see her continue the catfight with Chen Xixi!]
[Chen Xixi hits people and splashes water, why hasn’t she been kicked out of the show yet?]
Online, the topic of Chen Xixi and Jin Cheng got hotter and more contentious.
The chief director had staff members asking whether they should buy a trending topic to hype up the CP (couple pairing) between Chen Xixi and Jin Cheng to add some buzz to the show.
The chief director, frightened, quickly said, “We can’t hype this up, if we do, our show team is done for!”
The staff didn’t understand, wasn’t bringing Chen Xixi and Jin Cheng together for the sake of hyping up the CP? Why did the chief director suddenly change his mind?
By the end of the day’s filming, rumors about Chen Xixi and Jin Cheng were flying everywhere.
They couldn’t be suppressed.
Along with the rumors came negative news such as Chen Xixi hitting people, Chen Xixi splashing water, and bullying newcomers in the industry.
A portion of netizens began calling for Chen Xixi to leave the entertainment industry and to come out and apologize to the assistant director and Wu Jingjing.
On the car ride back to the hotel, after learning the details of the incident from Chen Xixi, Li Jia said, “Online public opinion is overwhelming now and very hostile towards you. My advice is not to look at online messages for now, and instead rest well at home for a few days until the situation calms down.”
Chen Xixi wasn’t unable to clarify, but she had no evidence, and she feared that no one would believe her regarding the incident with Tao Bin.
As for Wu Jingjing, there was nothing to apologize for; the facts were clear. It was Wu Jingjing who started the trouble, and netizens harping on this incident now were likely swayed by someone with an agenda.
Someone was plotting against her from the shadows!
Chen Xixi: “I will visit the hospital again regarding Tao Bin’s matter, you don’t need to worry about it.”
Li Jia looked at Chen Xixi with concern: “Can you handle it on your own?”
“Don’t worry, I can deal with this small matter myself.”
If she dared to strike someone, she had already prepared for everything.
…
In the president’s office at Tianyu Media.
Wu Jingjing looked at the trending searches cursing Chen Xixi, a smug smile playing on her lips, curious about how Chen Xixi would clear her name this time!
Meanwhile, Wu Binze had just obtained Zhou Jinyuan’s phone number from Xu Nianying.
This time Chen Xixi was surely done for!
Wu Jingjing looked up at Wu Binze.
At that moment, Wu Binze held his phone, smiling ingratiatingly as he spoke, “President Zhou, this is Wu Binze from Tianyu Media. Today, my sister heard in the variety show that Chen Xixi said she was going to take your money and run away with a pretty boy. I’m calling to give you a heads-up.”
Zhou Jinyuan was silent for two seconds before he asked indifferently, “Which pretty boy?”
“The one surnamed Jin, that pretty boy.”
“Jin Cheng?”
“Yes.”