Chapter 78 Chapter 78

The police arrived very quickly. With witnesses and physical evidence, and even the victim present, they arrested Ruan Wenrou on the spot and called 120 to send Ruan Yi to the hospital.

The Ruan family's commotion attracted the attention of other residents in the nearby villas, who secretly watched from their windows.

Some were even bored enough to live stream it on Weibo.

[Whoa! Police cars and ambulances have arrived! [Picture][Picture][Picture]]

[Someone is being taken away in handcuffs, it seems to be Ruan Wenrou…[Picture]]

[Ruan Yi, Ruan Xiyin's father, is getting into the ambulance. Wow! I heard a lot of noise coming from the Ruan house earlier. Could it be a murder case…]

…

Soon, this topic topped the trending searches.

Netizens, already itching for gossip from the 10086爆出的瓜 (a reference to a popular gossip source), were eager to get the inside scoop. When they found someone live-streaming, they flocked to their Weibo page.

This person, having nothing better to do, not only live-streamed but also answered questions for the netizens.

[Whether the brother fell in love with his aunt is hard to say, but Ruan Chengze and Ruan Wenrou had a close relationship. They came back together tonight…]

Netizens:【！！！】

They even came back together! What more proof do you need! Cheating dogs!!

[Ruan Xiyin came later, dressed plainly. As far as I remember, she always dresses simply, doesn't wear jewelry. Ruan's parents were also cold towards her, so I didn't know at first that she was their biological daughter. I thought she was a poor relative mooching off them.]

Netizens:【！！！】

Poor Ruan Mei, mommy hug~

[Mr. Gu was there, of course. It seems that the police only arrived after he burst into the Ruan family's house.]

Netizens:【！！！】

As expected of Mr. Gu, close friend of the police force!!!

…

So, when Gu Xing Shi returned from the police station after giving his statement with Ruan Xiyin, he found that the incident had once again hit the trending searches.

The Ruan family was slammed by netizens. It was predictable that their stock price would plummet after the market opened tomorrow.

Ruan Xiyin unexpectedly received a wave of sympathy.

As for him.

His status as a "close friend of the police force" was once again cemented.

Gu Xing Shi: “…”

With such a big incident involving Ruan Wenrou, the “Let’s Travel Together” program team immediately released an announcement, kicking her out of the show.

When Ruan Xiyin returned to the program after handling everything, she received a lot of care. Everyone treated her like a fragile treasure, and the program team even eased up on them.

Ruan Xiyin found it both amusing and frustrating.

Actually, this incident didn't affect her that much. After settling things with the Ruan family, she felt relieved and slept very well last night.

Now, she no longer felt apprehensive about this kindness, but rather, increasingly composed.

Jiang Yi and others originally planned to take care of her and do tasks for her, but before they could complete a single task, they quickly surrendered: "Sister Ruan, save me!!"

Ruan Xiyin, leading four others, used her various money-saving skills to help the guests navigate the variety show effortlessly.

[Hahahaha, these are probably the most enjoyable guests in all four seasons!]

[Sister Ruan is amazing!!! I'm tired of saying it!]

[Poor people really need Sister Ruan's money-saving tips!]

[As a local who has lived here for thirty years, can I say that Sister Ruan knows this place better than I do? I didn't even know about that alley's small restaurant…]

[I'm watching Sister Ruan's variety show frame by frame. I've already taken three pages of notes. I haven't been this focused even in class! Who understands?!]

[A petition for Sister Ruan to share her money-saving tips!]

[Sister Ruan shared the money-saving tips of XX city on Weibo as a fan benefit. When is Sister Ruan coming to YY city? [Rubbing hands]]

[I used to spend money chasing stars, but this is the first time I've saved money chasing stars! [Stunned]]

…

Ruan Xiyin not only prepared before each program but also watched the live comments and feedback after each recording to improve her performance.

Although she had Mr. Gu's support, she didn't lack opportunities.

However, her childhood experiences still made her cherish every opportunity.

Therefore, she noticed the netizens' demand for money-saving tips.

After much hesitation, she approached Gu Xing Shi.

Gu Xing Shi: "You want to develop an app?"

Ruan Xiyin nodded: "I want to create a community app based on saving money. This is my business plan…"

Gu Xing Shi: "!!!"

He thought Ruan Xiyin was just having a sudden idea, but she had already made all the preparations.

That was her nature, after all.

He opened the plan and read it carefully.

To his surprise, the plan was very detailed and thorough, and very feasible.

He read it three times before closing it.

Ruan Xiyin nervously fiddled with her clothes: "Mr. Gu, what do you think?"

Gu Xing Shi: "I think the plan is fine, but you don't need to find other investors. I'll invest."

Ruan Xiyin was stunned.

She had expected Gu Xing Shi to support her, but she hadn't expected him to invest without saying a word.

She said hesitantly: "Mr. Gu, you…aren't you afraid that I'll lose money?"

After all, this was her first time doing this.

Compared to experienced entrepreneurs, she was very inexperienced. She didn't even have much confidence in herself.

Gu Xing Shi smiled: "You should trust my judgment!"

Gu Xing Shi didn't say anything like "I believe in you." He knew Ruan Xiyin and her team were responsible and demanding of themselves, and saying that would only increase their pressure.

So he cleverly shifted all the pressure onto himself.

Ruan Xiyin stared at him.

The heavy burden on her heart seemed to lift.

A confident smile bloomed on her face: "Yes, I believe you."

After investing, Gu Xing Shi put the matter aside, only adjusting Ruan Xiyin's workload so that she could balance both.

Later, this app called "Save Money" became a huge hit, unexpectedly making him a lot of money – but that's another story.

Recently, Gu Xing Shi has been extremely busy. First, Sheng Yueqing and Qin Wen entered the group, followed by Meng Yuansheng's new album release. Only Cheng Xin's workload was slightly less, but he still had a lot to do.

With his mouth, offending people was commonplace.

Especially when Gu Xing Shi and Wen Yue had dinner, Cheng Xin would always cause minor trouble, making Gu Xing Shi feel that he and Wen Yue were incompatible.

After dealing with things, he returned to the table: "Sorry, I was dealing with some work matters just now."

"It's alright." Wen Yue said indulgently.

Gu Xing Shi: "Then I'll have them serve the food now."

Today, Gu Xing Shi was treating, and he had chosen this restaurant.

Gu Xing Shi lifted the teapot and poured tea for both of them.

Seeing the faint dark circles under his eyes, Wen Yue couldn't help but ask: "Been busy lately?"

"It's okay." Gu Xing Shi scratched his head, "My artists are very well-behaved; they never worry me."

Wen Yue remained noncommittal.

After all, Gu Xing Shi's artists were the biggest obstacles in their relationship.

"Then let's find some time, and I'll treat them to a meal." Wen Yue looked at him deeply, implying something, "They seem to have some misunderstandings about me."

Gu Xing Shi thought for a moment: "Okay, but let them treat instead. After all, their debut and success are all related to your company; you're their benefactor, so they should thank you specifically."

Wen Yue: “…”

He wanted to say that wasn't what he meant, but Gu Xing Shi had smoothly moved on to the next topic.

Wen Yue caught the fleeting slyness at the corner of his lips and sighed helplessly.

But what else could he do but spoil the person he loved?

Halfway through the meal, Gu Xing Shi got up to go to the restroom.

As soon as he entered, he heard an angry male voice: "What?! How could it be photographed by paparazzi?!"

Gu Xing Shi immediately perked up his ears and mentally called the system:【System! Time to eat melon!】

System:【Coming, coming!】

Gu Xing Shi saw the speaker's face through the reflection of the mirror.

He was about thirty years old, wearing casual business attire, with a high nose, thin lips, and narrow, long peach blossom eyes hidden behind gold-rimmed glasses.

He had a face that looked like a refined villain, but the distorted expression completely ruined his temperament.

System:【He's called Zhou Chengyan, a manager.】

He's even a colleague!

Gu Xing Shi became even more interested.

At this moment, the person opposite Zhou Chengyan said something, making him even angrier, but he still remembered to lower his voice: "He didn't even draw the curtains!! Is he crazy?! And he chose today of all days, I'm finally going on a blind date, is this easy for me?!"

System:【The caller was the assistant of his artist Lu Haoxing. Lu Haoxing was on a date with the hostess, but forgot to draw the curtains, and a woman's figure was captured by the paparazzi outside. If Lu Haoxing collapses, his resources will be affected, which is a huge loss…】

Zhou Chengyan: "…Was his face captured? No? Good! Now release an announcement, saying that Haoxing was practicing cross-dressing for his next role. I remember there was a costume drama where the male lead cross-dressed, right? Tell them we've accepted the role."

Zhou Chengyan had already calmed down. While walking out, he continued to arrange other matters calmly.

Gu Xing Shi pretended to wash his hands, but in his heart, he was marveling to the system:【This Zhou Chengyan reacts so quickly, he's amazing…】

System:【Yeah, but he wasn't born this way. Since he entered the industry, none of his artists have been reliable. This is all honed by life… Otherwise, he wouldn't still be a virgin at thirty…】

Gu Xing Shi:【…】

He ate Zhou Chengyan's melon and returned to the private room absentmindedly.

Seeing this, Wen Yue asked: "What happened just now?"

Gu Xing Shi recovered: "Um…nothing."

Wen Yue used public chopsticks to give him a piece of lotus root: "I remember you like this."

"Hey!" Gu Xing Shi was stunned. He did like lotus root, but he had never told anyone. How did Wen Yue know?

Wen Yue said: "Last time, when we went fishing with President Zhan and the others, you said you lived by the lake when you were a child, and your favorite thing to eat was crisp and sweet lotus root."

Gu Xing Shi's heart skipped a beat.

He had just said it casually, but Wen Yue actually remembered every word.

Wen Yue's deep eyes looked at him without blinking: "Actually, I…"

But the next second——

【Host!! There's more melon!】

Gu Xing Shi's attention was immediately drawn by the system:【What melon!】

System:【Zhou Chengyan's blind date just ended, and another one of his artists has a problem! And a juicy one! This time, the artist was having too much fun with his hookup and ended up with rectal prolapse! He was photographed when he was sent to the proctology hospital!!】

Gu Xing Shi:【！！！】

He returned to the familiar squatting position.

He heard Zhou Chengyan's familiar voice: "…I knew it!! There's something wrong with him going to that city!! Cunning gay man!!!"

"Where are the pictures of the spicy food I asked you to prepare? Post them all, then say he had hemorrhoids because he ate too much chili. Give him a good foodie persona! Finally, show concern for the fans and tell them to eat chili in moderation and pay attention to their health!"

"What?! He's not satisfied with hemorrhoids?!..." Zhou Chengyan finally couldn't help but roar, "Tell him! Diseases related to the butt are already the most decent ones!!"

Gu Xing Shi was amazed.

To be honest, he had seen many managers, but few were as miserable as Zhou Chengyan.

When he finished eating the melon and contentedly returned to the private room, he saw Wen Yue looking at him with concern: "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine."

Gu Xing Shi felt a little guilty, thinking that he was the one treating but kept running out, so he proactively poured Wen Yue a cup of tea, "Our company's annual meeting is next month. Will President Wen be free to attend?"

Wen Yue's mind stirred, and he said in a low voice: "I just wonder, what role do you want me to attend as?"

Gu Xing Shi: "Of course…"

Before he finished speaking, the familiar feeling struck again.

System:【Host! Another one of Zhou Chengyan's artists is in trouble!! And this one is juicy! This time, the artist was having too much fun with his hookup and ended up with a rectal prolapse! He was photographed on the way to the proctology hospital!!】

Gu Xing Shi:【！！！】

He hesitated to get up again.

He looked at Wen Yue, and indeed saw worry in his eyes.

But without the live melon-eating, it wouldn't be the same!

He looked at Wen Yue hesitantly: "Or…together?"

Wen Yue: "？！！”