Chapter 49 Some accounts need to be brought out and settled properly.

I was so tired these past few days that I fell asleep on the bed and didn't wake up until noon the next day.

He stayed in bed a while longer, feeling sore all over, so he made an appointment to soak in a private hot spring bath at a hot spring hotel.

After soaking, the sales assistant I'd added earlier messaged me: "Hey handsome, we just got some new stock! We have two pairs of shoes and a tie clip that would really suit your style. Come check them out sometime!"

Aside from casually buying shoes while shopping, Xia Mian doesn't personally go to the store to buy shoes worth tens of thousands of yuan. When new products are released, he just asks the sales staff to bring them to his store for him to choose from.

But things are different now, and the tie clip...

Summer Sleep went straight to the counter.

"Wow, it's only been a few days, and you've become even more handsome. Your skin is as smooth as a peeled egg!" The saleswoman flattered her first, then took out a tie clip. "This is the one I was talking about. The color scheme is youthful and fashionable, perfect for pairing with a casual suit. It would look amazing on you."

That's right, it's definitely Xia Mian's style. But this time... Xia Mian asked, "Do you have any more subdued colors? I'd like to give one as a gift."

"It's a gift... What do you think of this tortoiseshell color?"

"Not bad, very luxurious." Xia Mian was quite satisfied: "Wrap up your tie clip and shoes. Have you gotten any new clothes lately?"

"We have a few models over here, please take a look..."

Besides the shoes and tie clips he originally wanted, he ended up picking out eight or nine more outfits, some of which were already from this spring's collection. Xia Mian never buys out-of-season items, but he couldn't help it; the original owner's walk-in closet was just too empty, and he couldn't even utilize half of his styling skills, so it desperately needed filling.

Deposits -940,000.

After the items were packed, the saleswoman said, "It's troublesome to carry so many things, and it might interfere with your shopping. I'll have a colleague deliver them to your home."

Xia Mian happened to be thinking about getting a skin treatment, so she readily agreed: "Okay, I'll send you the address on WeChat."

"Okay, I'll arrange delivery in a bit. Handsome, there's a question I'm not sure if I should ask."

"What?"

"Are you really going to quit 'Infinite Escape'? I know this might be confidential. If it's inconvenient to talk about it, you don't have to tell me. I'm just curious."

This saleswoman was extremely professional; she didn't ask any gossip questions from beginning to end, and Xia Mian even thought she hadn't recognized her.

But how did the saleswoman get the news? Did the production team issue a notice?

That shouldn't be the case.

After Zhou Pingchuan and Cheng Qi's actions last night, public opinion will definitely be very heated today. His reputation has been largely reversed. If an announcement is made at this time, it will easily cause controversy.

There are still a few days before the next dungeon recording. The best approach is to wait until the storm gradually subsides, or even until the next dungeon starts its live stream.

Noticing his confusion, the saleswoman explained, "There's been a leak from a marketing account."

Oh, then I understand Xia Mian's explanation. The production team verbally informed the other guests that nothing stays secret forever, and leaks are quite normal.

Xia Mian gave her an affirmative answer: "Yes, I have already withdrawn."

"Then get some rest, and come visit sometime."

After leaving the store, Xia Mian went to get a skin treatment as planned.

He opened Weibo and, sure enough, saw that someone had revealed that he had left "Infinite," and that more than one marketing account was spreading the rumor.

Impatient fans have already contacted the production team.

The production team has remained silent, presumably waiting for the storm to pass.

However, this surge in viewership is so strong that the production team may not be able to hold it off.

As he expected, when he finished his treatment and opened Weibo again, the news had become increasingly sensational, with some conspiracy theories even speculating that the program team was colluding with Xia Mian to hype up the "brooch" in order to gain traffic and attention.

This is not something you can say casually, because it involves theft, which is a crime!

During the evening peak traffic period, the production team finally couldn't hold out and had to issue a denial:

The official Weibo account for "Infinite Escape" posted: "The collaboration between Xiao Tao and Mr. Xia Mian has ended in accordance with the wishes of both parties. Please refrain from excessive speculation. Xiao Tao welcomes @Mianmian back to visit anytime!"

Shortly after the program team released their statement, Yuantong Media also issued a statement: "Our artist Xia Mian contributed two excellent episodes to 'Infinite Escape.' Due to Mr. Xia Mian's personal reasons, his performance contract has been terminated. We look forward to future collaborations."

This was clearly pre-arranged, with the blame being entirely placed on Xia Mian.

Netizen:

[What were the personal reasons? Were you arguing with the production team?]

[While recording a show, a guest suddenly called the police and got me thrown in jail. If I were in that situation, I'd be angry too.]

[Even if you're angry, you can't just quit! Does he even understand what professional ethics are?!]

[Hilarious! What kind of professional ethics can you expect from a complete novice who came to this field without any prior experience?]

I was just starting to like Xia Mian, but I think I'll stop being a fan.

Even after all this, the production team still invited Xia Mian to come back as a guest. They're so generous!

At this moment, Eternal Nightmare Qian Hui called: "The company and the 'Infinite' program team have issued a joint statement regarding your departure from the group. Don't concern yourself with this matter, don't express any opinions, and don't say anything to entertainment reporters when you go out. The more you say, the more mistakes you'll make, and the consequences will be beyond your ability to bear, understand?"

Xia Mian smiled.

"why are you laughing?"

"It's nothing. I understand."

"...That's good. Try to stay home these next few days and don't go out...By the way, did Bao Shili give you the brooch?"

Look, she's still thinking about Bao Shili. Xia Mian's smile grew even colder: "No."

"It's your good fortune to be favored by a top luxury brand. Don't have any private contact with Boucheron. If they contact you, tell me immediately, so they don't scam you. Remember what I just said, bye."

Are you trying to steal my resources?

Just how naive was the original owner to give herself the illusion that she couldn't even discern such a small thought?

After Qian Hui hung up the phone, Zhou Pingchuan sent her a message for the first time: "[Come over Saturday night]".

But Xia Mian quickly forgot about this information.

Because he still has so many things to do.

Now that they have successfully avoided the so-called "scandal" and returned to the Xia family, some scores need to be settled.