Zhao Jiao noticed Li Han's finger and said, "Xiao Li, which cake do you want? The staff won't understand if you point like that."

Zhao Jiao sneered when she thought of the news that He Qinqin had moved into the VIP ward of the Si Family Hospital. She thought that her actions had actually created a bright future for He Qinqin.

She thought to herself that since she had already offended both Li Han and He Qinqin, it didn't matter anymore.

She can still boost her popularity by stepping on Li Han, and she'll have a way out after the show ends.

Thinking of this, Zhao Jiao became even more arrogant. She said in a tone that was lecturing a younger generation, "Xiao Li, I have to go to Blue Sky TV to interview celebrity guests tonight. I don't have time to eat. So, logically and emotionally, this piece of cake is mine."

Zhao Jiao is now a new guest on "City of Light," and she is with the cameraman, so the viewers in Zhao Jiao's live stream are also seeing this.

[Well done! I like this newcomer, Zhao Jiao. Her methods and ambitions are out in the open, unlike some people who put on a persona but who knows what they're really like behind the scenes.]

[The Si Group's official Weibo account also posted a warning to Blue Sky TV not to try and piggyback on their success, or they would face the consequences. It's laughable; Blue Sky TV is a nationally renowned television station, even my elementary school-aged sister watches it.]

[Does the Si Group think it's so great just because it's the major sponsor of Rising Star TV? Does it really think it's the main character on Earth, with everyone trying to take advantage of it?]

Li Han could easily tell that Zhao Jiao was subtly showing off and putting her down.

This morning, because of her arrangements, I didn't bother arguing with her, but I really think I'm something special.

"If the cake is gone, it's gone."

Li Han looked at Zhao Jiao with the eyes of someone observing a monkey: "Reporter Zhao, you're just buying a cake and you're spouting such a long string of words—"

"Anyone who didn't know better would think you were the one doing stand-up comedy on Blue Sky TV's gala tonight."

"Isn't it tiring to direct and act all by yourself?" Li Han pointed at the bewildered young man: "Look at that shop assistant, you've completely baffled him."

She took the packaged cake from the shop assistant and put it in Zhao Jiao's arms.

"There are still several customers waiting to order. I understand you showing off that you can meet celebrities, but you can't infringe on the interests of the public."

Li Han's words made Zhao Jiao seem petty and unseemly.

Several passersby who wanted to look at the shop window behind her looked at Zhao Jiao with eyes that said, "I hate people who show off the most."

"It's just meeting celebrities, what's the big deal?"

"Hilarious, I have to tell you even when I'm buying a cake. Sorry, who cares about me?"

......

Zhao Jiao glared at Li Han with red eyes, but was urged by passersby to pay.

Li Han shrugged and strolled around the coffee shop for a while longer. Her phone message reminded her that the Frappuccino she had ordered earlier was ready.

Li Han went to the water bar to get her coffee, but couldn't find it.

"Hello, is product number 569 ready?"

Hearing this, the barista came over to look for the order. "Oh, it was just here. Did a customer take the wrong one?"

"Oh, is this flat white yours?" Zhao Jiao, who was sitting closest to the bar, ate a small wooden cake and took a sip of coffee. "Xiao Li, I'm so sorry, I also ordered a flat white, I thought it was mine."

She took out a hundred-yuan bill and placed it on the table: "How about this, I'll pay you double for the coffee."

Zhao Jiao spent money very generously today. She also got a sponsorship advertisement for "City of Light". Originally, the sponsorship was intended for Li Han, but due to the Si Group scandal, it was given to the newcomer Zhao Jiao.

Zhao Jiao rubbed her head, looking like she had a headache: "Today I have to record a program, shoot a toothpaste commercial for the program, and go to Blue Sky TV."

"Unlike you, I'm very busy."

"Sorry, our reporter Li is also very busy."

Pei Zhaoan's cold voice rang out.

Unlike his usual suits, today he wore a black turtleneck sweater and dark, slim-fitting jeans that accentuated his long legs, looking both casual and stylish.

Li Han looked up and saw Pei Zhaoan not wearing a suit, and was momentarily stunned.

Wait a minute, this man isn't wearing his glasses today.

Could it be that he was faking nearsightedness at the yacht party that day?

Li Han stared intently at Pei Zhao'an's face with her almond-shaped eyes.

Pei Zhaoan walked over, looking down at Zhao Jiao with an imposing air: "Reporter Li is busy dating me, so please, Miss, stop making trouble."

Zhao Jiao saw a flash of amazement in Pei Zhao'an's eyes. In a daze, she heard Pei Zhao'an say that she was being unreasonable, and she quickly retorted, "I, I didn't!"

Zhao Jiao pointed to the hundred-yuan bill on the table: "I accidentally took the wrong one, and I apologized and gave compensation."

The momentum was much weaker than before.

"She did! She just stole this older sister's cake and then took her coffee!"

A little girl eating cake timidly spoke up: "Just now, I was standing on tiptoe in front of the shop window choosing a cake, and this bad woman pushed me aside to snatch this pretty lady's wooden house cake, which almost made me fall."

Pei Zhaoan frowned upon hearing this, and turned to the shop assistant, saying, "Add this reporter, Zhao Jiao, to our store's blacklist."

Only then did Li Han belatedly look at the menu and see the logo of the Enjoy Group on the coffee shop menu.

Everyone was astonished. This handsome guy, who looked even better than a male celebrity, was the coffee shop owner?!

The shop assistant was thrilled; who would have thought he'd run into the big boss at the store today!

This conspicuous reporter, Zhao, has met his match!

He walked over and gestured to Zhao Jiao, "Madam, please apologize to the other two customers and leave our coffee shop."

Zhao Jiao slammed her coffee shop membership card on the table: "I'm a gold member of your shop, you can't treat me like this!"

Pei Zhaoan said to the shop assistant, "Give her a refund for the card."

He looked at Zhao Jiao coldly, his impatience evident in his eyes: "Our store doesn't want to affect the overall user experience of the store because of your meager contribution."

Pfft, just a few melons and dates, Li Han almost couldn't help but laugh out loud. Pei Zhaoan looked gentle and aloof, but she never expected him to be so sharp-tongued.

Under the stares and disdain of the crowd, Zhao Jiao, Li Han, and the little girl apologized.

Li Han didn't forget to add insult to injury to Zhao Jiao: "The toothbrush ad is quite suitable for you. Remember to use it more often, so that you don't have a bad breath when you open your mouth."

"You—" Zhao Jiao angrily put away the wooden house cake. "Hmph, anyway, you didn't get to eat what you wanted!"

"You want the wooden house cake?" Pei Zhaoan turned to look at Li Han. Li Han met the man's pupils, which clearly and deeply reflected her own image.

She strained to see if Pei Zhaoan was wearing contact lenses, and nodded absentmindedly upon hearing this.

Seeing this, Pei Zhaoan turned to the shop assistant and asked, "Does the bakery still have any raw materials?"

The shop assistant, assuming Mr. Pei wanted him to make another order, said, "Yes, Mr. Pei, I'll make it right now—"

Upon hearing this, Pei Zhaoan said to Li Han, "Wait here for a moment, I'll make it for you."

The tone was like coaxing a child.

The shop assistant's eyes widened in disbelief. He'd never seen anything like it!