Jian Xingsui took the phone screen and saw the real-time voting list on Weibo.

TOP1: Jian Xingsui

TOP2: Wen Shengge

TOP3: ...

After reading it, Jian Xingsui asked with some surprise, "Is there any hope for Shengge too?"

Wang Meican pushed up her white-rimmed glasses and said, "Of course, but only the first place winner can become a regular guest. After the second place winner, they can only be guest stars, coming to visit each episode."

Jian Xingsui was initially disappointed, but then somewhat happy: "If I'm not selected, will I still have the opportunity to become a guest star later?"

Wang Meican disagreed, saying, "Sui Sui, I hope you understand that no matter the reason or the circumstances, you must always approach things with a winning mentality. In this industry, it's either progress or regression. Many people will have resource conflicts with their good friends. Time and experience will help you recognize the right people. What you need to do is forge ahead bravely, otherwise..."

Jian Xingsui looked at her obediently.

Wang Meican showed him the vote count and the low ratings, smiled, and said, "How can you face those who support you?"

Jian Xingsui looked down at the comments section and saw many of her fans:

"Sui Sui misses you so much, you must come back!"

"Can everyone vote for Sui Sui? She had a really tough time getting into the top spot last time."

"I used the phone numbers of all my distant relatives to vote."

"I'll fight to the very end this time, even if I regret it last time!"

"Don't worry, Sui Sui, we'll always be your support~"

As Jian Xingsui scrolled through the comments, he saw some fans' heartfelt words of comfort and encouragement. Suddenly, his nose tingled, and his heart was filled with warmth. He had never imagined that he could receive such support and love from others, and he felt unworthy of it.

Wang Meican said from the side, "So do you understand now? If you don't work hard after you lose, you'll let down a lot of people."

Jian Xingsui's gaze gradually hardened, and he nodded: "I will try my best!"

Wang Meican smiled with satisfaction.

Who knew that the next second Jian Xingsui would say, "I need to find my alternate account and vote for myself too."

"..."

The agent fell silent.

Wang Meican felt that this child might be a little slow-witted, so she said helplessly, "The difference between one or two votes isn't much. I think you can edit a Weibo post and send it out. Firstly, it's a treat for your fans to share a selfie, and secondly, it's a way to boost the post's popularity. Both are quite beneficial."

Jian Xingsui sat on the sofa and froze when she heard about posting a selfie.

Wang Meican asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

Jian Xingsui replied somewhat awkwardly, "I... I'm not very good at taking selfies."

Wang Meican felt that as an artist, one must have some skills, so she said, "Why don't you take a picture here and let me see?"

Jian Xingsui certainly wouldn't let her manager lose face, so in front of Wang Meican, she picked up her phone, turned on the front camera, and then made a peace sign with her hand towards the camera.

Wang Meican: "..."

She answered under Jian Xingsui's questioning gaze, "Let me put it this way, Suisui, I stopped using this gesture ten years ago."

Jian Xingsui wanted to cry but had no tears.

As the two were talking, Fu Jinxiao, who had just finished a meeting upstairs, returned. The movie star was dressed in a more casual black outfit today, unlike what he wore to the show. In his private life, the movie star usually wears designer haute couture. The black wool sweater was fitted, and the light brown trench coat gave him a more refined and approachable air. His hair was unstyled, yet it had a unique sexy and handsome quality.

Fu Jinxiao came in and asked, "Are you done talking?"

Seeing that this person had kung fu skills, Wang Meican said, "Sui Sui doesn't know how to take selfies. I want him to post a selfie on Weibo, but he's not very good at it. I'm thinking about whether to find a photographer."

Fu Jinxiao glanced at the reserved child on the sofa.

Jian Xingsui felt even more ashamed for losing face in front of her idol. Her face flushed involuntarily, and she looked at Fu Jinxiao with a pitiful expression in her eyes.

Fu Jinxiao raised an eyebrow, leaning back on the sofa with an air of nonchalance as she looked at him: "Want to take a selfie?"

Jian Xingsui responded softly.

“Come on, I’ll take the picture for you.” Fu Jinxiao reached out and asked him for his phone.

Jian Xingsui was taken aback.

Fu Jinxiao bent over slightly, smiling, "Don't you believe me?"

Jian Xingsui quickly shook her head: "No, no!"

He just never expected that Fu Jinxiao would actually take his picture one day; it was like a dream, unbelievable.

Fu Jinxiao took the phone, glanced at Jian Xingsui a few times, and said, "Sitting still won't do; you need to pose for photos."

Jian Xingsui stiffly stretched out her hand, as if to make a peace sign again.

Fu Jinxiao's lips unconsciously curled up. He found that Jian Xingsui was simply a treasure boy. Every time they met, no matter what they did, he could make him feel happy.

When Jian Xingsui met Fu Jinxiao's smiling eyes, she was also embarrassed and annoyed. She awkwardly lowered her hand, at a loss for what to do.

Fu Jinxiao knew he was nervous, so he put down his phone and walked over to him, personally adjusting his posture. The man's large palms were warm as he held Jian Xingsui's arm and made him put it down. He took a book from the table next to him and made Jian Xingsui open it and hold it, adjusting his hand. The two of them were so close that Jian Xingsui could smell Fu Jinxiao's pleasant body fragrance, light and elegant.

His heart was racing involuntarily, and his whole body was stiff. He let Fu Jinxiao get closer and pose for him, but his mind was completely blank.

Fu Jinxiao's voice rang in my ears again: "Jian Xingsui."

Jian Xingsui was taken aback, then came to her senses and stammered, "Teacher Fu?"

"You're something else," Fu Jinxiao said half-jokingly. "This is my first time being a cameraman for someone else. I'm working for you here, and you still have time to daydream?"

Jian Xingsui blushed and her heart pounded. She explained, both angry and anxious, "No, I didn't mean to..."

The poor thing looks pitiful.

Sunlight streamed into the room from outside, casting a golden glow on the shoulders of the boy sitting in the chair. His face was slightly flushed, and he held a book with a few pages turned in his hand. Being gazed upon with such attention gave him the feeling that he was the center of the world. He was experiencing the first stirrings of love, his heart overflowing with affection.

Fu Jinxiao said, "Smile."

Jian Xingsui looked at him and gave a shy smile.

The phone clicked and captured the first photo taken in the office of Feng Hua Entertainment on this twilight afternoon. It was also the first commemorative photo of Jian Xingsui as an artist of Feng Hua.

After the photo was taken, Fu Jinxiao glanced at it in his hand. He looked shy and bashful, extremely handsome. Who wouldn't be captivated by such a photo? It wasn't that the photo was bad; it was simply too good. If it were posted, it would probably cause a sensation.

Wang Meican leaned over and asked, "How is it? Let me see?"

Fu Jinxiao pondered for a moment and said, "Not very good?"

Wang Meican was taken aback.

Fu Jinxiao turned off her phone screen so she wouldn't see it: "Go find him a photographer, remember to find a good one, the one I usually use."

Jian Xingsui, who was not far away, didn't hear what they were saying clearly. She walked over in small steps and asked hesitantly, "What's wrong?"

"Oh, it's nothing." Fu Jinxiao said seriously, a smile curving his refined and elegant face, like a gentleman: "Your sister Wang insists that my photos are not good and wants to find you a new photographer."

Jian Xingsui exclaimed "Ah!" and looked at Wang Meican.

Fu Jinxiao nodded: "Yeah, but I think it's pretty good. After all, it's my first photography work. Here's your phone back. Send it to me on WeChat later so I can save it."

Jian Xingsui had no suspicions and certainly didn't think that Actor Fu wanted to keep her photos. Maybe it was just because she was the first one. Unfortunately, she really performed too poorly, which caused Sister Wang to suspect Brother Fu: "Okay, Teacher Fu, I'm so sorry to have troubled you."

Fu Jinxiao, with the demeanor of a senior, wore his usual smile and spoke politely: "No need to be polite, it's my pleasure."

Wang Meican, who witnessed everything: "..."

I'm numb.

…

Later, some netizens discovered that Jian Xingsui, who hadn't updated her blog in ages, had actually... updated it!

The boy in the photo had grown a lot of hair in the past few months, but he looked more delicate than with his short haircut. He was sitting at the piano playing, looking back at the hopeful afterglow of the sunset. His face was fair with red lips and white teeth, and he was sitting upright in a white shirt, like a noble young master. His eyes were also bright and beautiful.

Fans exclaimed:

"My darling Sui Sui, you've gotten so much prettier in just a few months!"

"The little guy with the buzz cut has grown up and become stronger."

"It feels like watching my child grow up, sob sob..."

"I feel like I'm different from before, like I'm more cheerful now."

"Is my Sui Sui happy lately?"

The Weibo post also included a short but sincere message: "I've been preparing to live a good life lately. Thank you for being there. May our future be bright and beautiful together."

Although it was phrased tactfully, it still made most of the hardworking fans very happy:

"Take good care of yourself, Sui Sui!"

"It breaks my heart to think about the days you spent in the Zhang family."

"And during the 'Starlight' concert, even though we all share the same birthday, we weren't included in the 'SuiSui' segment."

"Waaaaah, even though we don't know who your biological parents are, at least Sui Sui is finally going to live a good life! I'm so happy!"

Unlike other fans, Jian Xingsui's fans feel very sorry for their idol.

Many people got to know Jian Xingsui through "Starlight". The reason for becoming a fan is simple: too many people saw themselves in Jian Xingsui, who were hardworking but not outstanding, who were ordinary but hoped for miracles, and who suffered hardships and storms. So they felt very sorry for him.

While everyone was sending their blessings, ten minutes after the Weibo post was published, An Ran reposted it with a smiley face, saying enthusiastically: "Let's work hard together, Sui Sui! Hope to see you soon, and I'll treat you to a baked cake then~"

...

The Weibo post, once forwarded, suddenly caused a huge uproar.

How funny! These two actually managed to get together again, and An Ran even shamelessly joined in to retweet the Weibo post. It's truly something most people can't do. Most of Jian Xingsui's fans commented on this:

"Oh my god, what bad luck!"

"Get out of here, get out of here!"

"Stop trying to disgust me."

An Ran's fans were naturally unhappy to see Jian Xing Sui's fans talking about their idol like that, and they started to defend her, saying:

"Why do this? Ranran meant well."

"There were some misunderstandings before, do we really have to keep dwelling on them?"

"What's past is past. Can't we be forgiving when we can?"

Jian Xingsui's fans were both angry and amused. When An Ran's so-called classmates accused Jian Xingsui of school violence, they acted as if they wanted to drive her to her death. Did they ever think about showing mercy when they could?

Just then, the righteous Shen Xingchen appeared. Zhaiye also retweeted Jian Xingsui's Weibo post, adding the caption: "See you then, guys, wanna grab some skewers? @JianXingsui @Ningze"

In contrast, An Ran was ignored by everyone.

Jian Xingsui quickly replied to Shen Xingchen: "Okay."

Ning Ze quickly replied, "Sure, you decide the time and place."

This interaction caused a huge stir online, with a large number of netizens thoroughly enjoying the gossip. Jian Xingsui's move of not replying to An Ran's cake message but replying to Shen Xingchen's skewers message was truly brilliant. She didn't confess her dislike for An Ran, but she clearly showed her unwillingness to pay attention to her.

Netizens are very excited:

"Sisters, I really want to see them record a show."

"Haha, just thinking about it makes me so excited I can't sleep."

“I’m not a fan of Jian Xingsui, but I enjoy watching plays, and I also dislike An Ran.”

"Haha, I have to vote for it just to watch the drama unfold!"

Jian Xingsui's votes weren't particularly high to begin with, but after this move, his votes skyrocketed. These past few months, "Starlight" has ended, and with no one to fight anymore, everyone's going crazy with boredom. They absolutely have to see this spectacle, and nobody can stop them today.

Meanwhile, while the internet was buzzing with excitement, Jian Xingsui received a call from her mother that evening: "Hello, Mom?"

Xu Enzhen's voice came from the other end, asking the child in a consultative tone, "Sui Sui, there's an auction in the south of the city today with many rare and precious items. I heard it's quite good and fun. Would you like to come?"

Upon hearing this, Jian Xingsui immediately replied, "Mom, are you going? Then I'd like to go with you."

Xu Enzhen felt a warmth in her heart. Sui Sui was like her warm little cotton-padded jacket; this child was truly someone who wanted to be loved.

“Yes, I’m going. Your brothers and your father are coming too, because it’s a charity auction hosted by the Fu family.” Xu Enzhen glanced at the time on her watch and said gently, “If you’re coming, just tell me the address and I’ll come pick you up.”

The Fu family.

Jian Xingsui remembered that Fu Jinxiao seemed to have left early today, so that's what it was about. So she said, "Okay, should I change my clothes or something?"

Xu Enzhen didn't want him to remain so reserved, so she smiled and said, "No need, no need, we're all family. Besides, Sui Sui looks good no matter what."

Jian Xingsui blushed, but she was very happy inside.

Since returning to the Shen family, he has been happy and joyful every day, as if he has used up all the good luck and happiness in his life. If this is a dream, he hopes he will never wake up.

Soon, the car arrived. When they got to the auction venue, they found out that it was being held at the Fu family's estate. He thought the Shen family's estate was big enough, but he didn't expect the Fu family's estate to be even more luxurious and extravagant.

Shen Xingchen said, "I wonder what will happen today."

Xu Enzhen shook her head and said, "The Fu family is a family of scholars with a century-old tradition. They have countless antique treasures. In particular, Old Master Fu is a famous calligrapher and painter. Any one of the famous calligraphy and paintings in his collection is worth a fortune. As for how many there are and how precious they are, I have no idea."

Shen Xingchen sighed and said, "If Brother Fu were to say he'd give me something whenever he felt like it, wouldn't my value increase exponentially?"

"Such a good thing can't possibly happen to you." Xu Enzhen looked at her silly son, then glanced at Jian Xingsui who was resting and sleeping with her eyes closed, and smiled slightly: "Your brother is indeed a possibility."

Jian Xingsui had just woken up groggily and exclaimed in confusion, "Huh?" upon hearing this.

Shen Xingchen said, "We've arrived. You can get off the bus now."

The group got out of the car and walked inside. The Fu family was truly a large and powerful family. They were holding a charity auction, and all sorts of wealthy and powerful people came to support them. Guests came and went in an endless stream. Just after entering, they encountered the Jian family members, including Jian Kuo, An Ran, and others.

Jian Xingsui's expression changed, but she ultimately remained silent.

When Jian Kuo saw the Shen family, he took the initiative to come over. Unlike his usual cold and indifferent attitude towards Jian Xingsui, he walked over with a smile and said, "President Shen, it's been a long time."

Shen Yong, with one arm around his wife, didn't take her hand and looked down at him directly: "It hasn't been long, has it? Didn't we just see that land acquisition case not long ago?"

Recently, the Jian family has been looking to acquire a project, and the Shen family happens to have the most say in that project, so Jian Kuo had no choice but to try to curry favor with them.

Jian Kuo's outstretched hand remained frozen in place, feeling somewhat embarrassed and resentful. He quickly glanced at Jian Xingsui, then withdrew his hand and continued to smile: "The person President Shen was talking about, I just have a bad memory."

Jian Kuo really went to great lengths to get closer to him.

"Sui Sui, I never expected to run into you here." Jian Kuo walked closer and tried to take Jian Xing Sui's hand: "How have you been lately?"

Jian Xingsui instinctively felt a sense of repulsion upon seeing him, and took a small step back, causing Jian Kuo to miss his target.

The two faced each other. This seemed to be their first real meeting since they parted ways at the Jian family last time. Jian Xingsui said expressionlessly, "Whether you're doing well or not is none of your business."

Jian Kuo laughed awkwardly: "Why do you talk like that, kid?"

“Isn’t this what you taught me?” Jian Xingsui returned all his heartless words from that day: “You said that once I left that door, I would have nothing to do with the Jian family anymore, and that I was not allowed to mention that I was once a child of the Jian family, so as not to embarrass you.”

The crisp, clear words were heard by everyone.

Previously, Jian Kuo had always cultivated the image of a good father. After An Ran was born, he doted on her even more, making everyone think that he was a good parent. But now, it was the first time that others realized that he had treated his child like this before.

The Shen family members' expressions immediately turned ugly, especially Shen Yong, whose sharp eyes swept over Jian Kuo as if cut by a knife.

Jian Kuo was embarrassed that his usually obedient child would do such a thing in public, but he still forced a smile and said, "That was just something I said in anger. Why did you take it seriously? Besides, I even wrote you a check for one million dollars so you could live a good life from now on. You're the one who confiscated it."

Before Shen Yong could speak, Shen Minglang pushed up his glasses and said, "Mr. Jian, a man's word is law. If you, as the head of the Jian family and the person in charge of the Jian Corporation, are so fond of joking, it makes me very doubt the Jian Corporation's ability and credibility."

Jian Kuo choked, wanting to explain: "No, you misunderstood, that's not what I meant..."

Shen Yong interrupted him: "Regardless of whether it's a misunderstanding or not, since you, Mr. Jian, once said something like severing ties with my son, then it's best for the Shen family and the Jian family to sever ties as well. I think it's best if our cooperative project ends here."

Jian Kuo's face turned pale.

He was anxious because An Ran was injured and fainted, so he took out all his anger on Jian Xingsui. Even without evidence, he refused to listen to Jian Xingsui's explanation and just despised him. He never thought that things would turn out this way.

As the Shen family passed by, Jian Kuo grabbed Jian Xingsui's arm, looking at the child he had watched grow up, his gaze complicated, and he spoke in a hoarse voice: "Suisui, that day I..."

Jian Xingsui stopped and looked at the man in front of him. He could have broken away and left immediately, but at this moment, looking at An Ran behind Jian Kuo, he finally spoke to Jian Kuo: "Do you know why I was on the road so far from home that day?"

Jian Kuo shook his head.

“Because your birthday is in two days,” Jian Xingsui said softly. “I know you like the osmanthus cakes made by Granny Wang at the end of that alley, so I went there more often those two days to buy you some.”

Jian Kuo's body trembled, and he looked at Jian Xingsui in disbelief.

He once received a osmanthus cake on the table, but he never thought it was from his naughty and stupid youngest son. He only thought it was from his well-behaved and sensible An Ran.

Jian Kuo's heart trembled, and his eyes welled up with tears: "Sui Sui, I..."

Jian Xingsui gently pried his hands off her arm and looked at him calmly: "But now, I regret it."

Jian Kuo was stunned.

"I knew I shouldn't have gone." Jian Xingsui's lips curled into a cold smile. There was some hurt in his eyes, but more so, a sense of relief: "Because it wasn't worth it."

Jian Kuo stood frozen in place. Jian Xingsui looked at him as if he were a stranger. The child who used to look at him with hopeful eyes, who used to follow him around calling "Daddy, Daddy" and who always tried to please him in clumsy ways, was now passing by him like a stranger. He used to treat Jian Xingsui as a burden, but when this moment really came, he froze on the spot.

It's as if something truly important has shattered, leaving an empty echo in my heart.

...

Jian Xingsui returned to her parents' side and took her seat at the charity auction venue.

The Shen family holds a high position, and many people come to greet them, praising the Shen couple as exemplary philanthropists. Jian Xingsui was a little curious, so she asked Shen Xingchen, "Do Mom and Dad often do charity work?"

Shen Xingchen nodded and answered truthfully, "It happens frequently. Just from what I know, not to mention other Hope Projects, we've also donated to many primary schools all over the country!"

His parents have been doing charity work for a long time.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, it was probably an act of accumulating merit and doing good deeds for the deceased child.

Jian Xingsui became very curious: "Where is it?"

“I can’t count them all exactly.” Shen Xingchen looked at Jian Xingsui meaningfully and smiled. “But one day when you meet him, you’ll know it at a glance.”

Jian Xingsui had no idea what kind of riddle he was speaking in.

The auction was about to begin. The head of the Fu family and his wife, along with the eldest son of the Fu family, Fu Jinxiao, took the lead in greeting the guests. After a speech, the auction officially began.

Shen Minglang told his family to sit down, and went backstage to drink with Fu Jinxiao.

"Sui Sui and Xing Chen will be participating in a variety show soon." Shen Minglang took a sip of his drink. "Please take good care of them. Don't go easy on Shen Xing Chen; he needs to be disciplined for his mistakes. He's been spoiled since he was little, and if his temper isn't tempered, he'll suffer later. As for Sui Sui..."

Fu Jinxiao glanced at him sideways.

Shen Minglang pushed up his glasses: "Take good care of him, don't let anyone bully him."

Fu Jinxiao smiled and said, "Oh, Young Master Shen, you entrust everything to me. Am I your family's free nanny?"

Shen Minglang knew this old fox wouldn't stand for a loss, so he said, "Take whatever you like from my collection."

"Collection?" Fu Jinxiao took a sip of red wine, his long neck sexy, a wicked glint in his eyes, and smiled: "I don't care for those things."

Shen Minglang had a bad feeling: "Then what do you want?"