Chapter 57 Relationship Exposed #Shocking! The top celebrity's gay lover is actually him...
After the official list of nominees was released, everyone in the studio became vigilant. The eve of the awards ceremony was the most risky time, and even a small scandal could cause someone to completely miss out on the award.
Because Qin Weijin was good at communication and management, making things extremely easy for Zhan Linzhou, who used to fly all over the country and abroad, focusing on the studio's profits, Zhan Linzhou turned down other business trips after being shortlisted. He seconded Xu Hangxing to handle peripheral work, while he himself stayed at headquarters to give instructions.
Upon learning the good news, Hou Qing temporarily adjusted the filming schedule to give Qin Weijin more time to prepare for the ceremony.
But accidents always happen faster than anything else. Three days later, at the most sensational moment in the entertainment industry, a rumor about Qin Weijin's relationship exploded on the internet, topping the trending searches within half an hour, and there was more than one related topic.
#Qin and Jin's relationship confirmed!#
#Shocking! The top gay celebrity's lover is actually him!#
#An insider revealed that Qin Weijin's other party in his relationship is actually a married man!#
#Top celebrity Qin Weijin was caught kissing his same-sex lover late at night in a hospital#
#Qin filming in northwestern Shanxi, travels hand in hand with his lover!#
During this sensitive period, Qin Weijin's romantic scandal swept across major media outlets with unstoppable momentum.
In no time, the studio entrance was crowded with reporters eager to interview and fans eager to get the truth. Even the production crew and Vespera headquarters called to inquire. Zhan Linzhou was extremely anxious.
It would be one thing if it were just a baseless rumor, but it also comes with pictures and evidence. Several media outlets simultaneously published photos, which, although somewhat blurry, are instantly recognizable to those familiar with the subject as Qin Weijin.
Mo Ningzhi, one of the parties involved, escaped unscathed.
Perhaps the photographer's technique wasn't very good; they only captured Qin Weijin's face, while Mo Ningzhi only had his back to the camera.
[Oh, having an affair with a married man, her image is ruined now.]
[Haha, I knew he was no good. Now that he's involved with a married man, his true colors have been completely exposed. He deserves to be scolded!]
I've followed him for so many years, always looking up to him as a role model. Now that he's been involved in an affair with a married man, I feel like all my years of admiration have been for nothing. I'm so disappointed!
I've done so much for him—charting him, generating data, buying him merchandise—and now he's got a scandal with a married man. Isn't this a slap in the face? I really can't accept it.
I've always believed in his character, but this scandal feels like my whole world has collapsed. How could he hurt us fans like this?
I originally thought he would focus on his career and bring us more great works, but this scandal really upsets me. I feel like I wasted my youth.
[She acts so high and mighty in public, but she's so despicable in private, having an affair with a married man. Isn't she afraid of retribution?]
[Thinking she's something special just because she has some online popularity, getting involved with a married man—that's morally reprehensible. This kind of person doesn't deserve to stay in the entertainment industry.]
[After all this time, who exactly is the "married man" the other woman is rumored to be having an affair with? Has it been found out yet? I really feel sorry for his wife for doing such a despicable thing!]
[Replying to the comment above, they're still digging; it should be done soon.]
...
Mo Ningzhi closed her Weibo account, and the anti-fan group on QQ, which had been renamed "You're Sick," became active again. The group name was changed to "qwj get out of the entertainment industry!" and the internal chat history was refreshed at lightning speed.
Mo Ningzhi blocked group chats and stopped using Weibo.
"The fact that several media outlets broke the news at the same time means it's definitely not that simple." At the emergency public relations meeting, Zhan Linzhou slammed his fist on the table with a dark face: "How did you do your public relations? Didn't you stop it beforehand?"
The PR manager cautiously began, "We didn't receive any prior warning before the news broke. These media outlets aren't mainstream; they're too small, so they were overlooked. We never expected them to have such a big story and to break it on the eve of the ceremony. They're definitely after Brother Jin."
This is an indisputable fact. Zhan Linzhou wiped his face, forcing himself to stay awake: "Have you contacted the person in charge?"
"The PR department tried to contact them immediately, but they refused to delete the post. After it became a trending topic, deleting the post was useless." The PR manager said, "Brother Zhan...did we offend someone? They acted quickly and ruthlessly, leaving us no way out."
"Alright, it's no use contacting the media that broke the news now. Let's stabilize the fan base first, lest they all leave before we can even get a clarification." Zhan Linzhou was exhausted. "Everyone, get out of here. I need to have a good talk with Wei Jin... Mo Ningzhi, you come with me too."
Qin Weijin did not attend the meeting. After the photos were leaked, even the staff inside his studio began to have doubts, wondering if he had really interfered in someone else's family.
Qin Weijin simply stopped showing up and spent the whole day in his lounge.
"Speak." As soon as he entered the room, Zhan Linzhou threw his tablet on the table, the screen displaying a secretly taken photo.
At the dimly lit emergency exit, two boys, one tall and one short, stood very close together, their faces touching. The dim light illuminated half of Qin Weijin's profile, though it wasn't very clear. However, his outfit had already been seen at the airport before, and Qin Weijin couldn't explain it.
"Was it the two of you?" Zhan Linzhou asked irritably.
Mo Ningzhi frowned, about to speak, when Qin Weijin spoke first: "It's me."
"Are you crazy?" Zhan Linzhou's face turned ashen with anger. "What era are we living in? How dare you two act so recklessly?"
Mo Ning felt a deep sense of guilt. If he hadn't impulsively rushed over, he might not have been photographed. At such a crucial moment, he might have caused Qin Weijin to be left out of the ceremony.
“We’re advocating for free love now, but why did this have to happen at this time…” Zhan Linzhou said with a headache, “What do we do now? Do either of you have any ideas?”
He claimed to be asking for solutions, but in reality, his eyes were fixed on Qin Weijin's face, his expression conveying a frenzied determination: "If you dare to announce your relationship, I'll die in front of you."
Mo Ningzhi spoke first: "Leave it to me."
Zhan Linzhou asked suspiciously, "You?"
Qin Weijin said, "Don't believe him. The studio has already made plans to deal with my relationship crisis. Although it is somewhat different from what we expected, we are not at our wits' end."
Mo Ningzhi said, "I caused this mess, so I should be the one to resolve it."
Zhan Linzhou slammed his hand on the table and said, "Alright, you've shown some responsibility. I'll leave this to you."
Qin Weijin frowned deeply, "You..."
"What do you mean, shut up." Zhan Linzhou shouted, shutting Qin Weijin up. After watching Mo Ningzhi walk out of the lounge and close the door, Zhan Linzhou said, "Can't you see the problem with these photos? There are two people involved, but only your face was photographed. Don't tell me you didn't suspect that Mo Ningzhi's family was behind it?"
Although Zhan Linzhou allowed Qin Weijin to date freely, he didn't miss any of the people he needed to investigate. When he saw Mo Ningzhi's background information, he was genuinely shocked.
This impressive family background almost blinded people.
Qin Weijin was not surprised at all. "He was unaware of it."
"Who knows?" Zhan Linzhou rolled his eyes. "The best thing to do now is to let him handle it. We shouldn't get involved, in case we uncover some secrets of a wealthy family."
Qin Weijin's gaze fell directly on the photo. He paused for a moment, said nothing, grabbed his coat, and went out the door.
Zhan Linzhou: "Where are you going?"
"Help me." Qin Weijin didn't even turn his head. "I'm also involved."
We caused this trouble together; there's no reason for one person to bear the consequences alone.
"..."
...
However, Mo Ningzhi didn't need help. He wasn't stupid. As soon as those targeted photos were released online, he sensed something was wrong and immediately asked Li Yan to secretly help investigate.
After leaving the lounge, Li Yan happened to call and stammered, "Um, Ning Zhi, if I tell you... please don't be angry."
Mo Ningzhi: "You found out?"
"It took some effort, but as long as you're willing to spend money, there's no information you can't buy. It's just that the person we found is a bit tricky..." Li Yan said cautiously, almost implying in his voice that "I can't beat him."
Li Yan and Mo Ningzhi were good friends, and Li Yan called himself the best brother in the world. Anyone who tried to harm Mo Ningzhi was dealt with by him with great bravado. This was the first time that Mo Ningzhi could detect hesitation in his tone.
Looking at all the families, there aren't many who can make Li Yan sigh helplessly. Mo Ningzhi had long suspected this, and now it has been confirmed.
"Is it Zhou Yaozheng?"
Li Yan was shocked: "How did you know?!"
"Now I know." Mo Ningzhi hung up the phone, his face somber. He took a deep breath, went downstairs, hailed a taxi, and left.
Qin Weijin was a few seconds late, and when he came out, he didn't even see Mo Ningzhi's back.
It was a weekday, so Zhou Yaozheng was definitely at the company. Mo Ningzhi was furious and, disregarding the consequences, went into the company alone.
"Mr. Mo, what brings you here?"
The company receptionist recognized Mo Ningzhi, but seeing his unfriendly expression, she didn't dare let him upstairs.
"Is Zhou Yaozheng up there?"
"I'm sorry, Mr. Mo, Mr. Zhou is in a meeting right now and it's not convenient for him to see guests. Would you mind if I took you to the lounge first..."
Before the receptionist could finish speaking, Mo Ningzhi bypassed her, said "I'll find it myself," and entered the elevator.
Rumors of discord between the two Mo brothers had been circulating throughout the company for some time. Seeing the situation was turning sour, the receptionist immediately called Zhou Yaozheng's assistant.
So when Mo Ningzhi arrived at the top floor, he happened to run into the crowd leaving the meeting. He hadn't been there for a while and was a little unfamiliar with the layout. He searched for a long time but couldn't find the place.
"Mr. Mo, hello, I'm Mr. Zhou's assistant." A young man stopped him. "Mr. Zhou is busy right now. The chairman said you should go home first and we can talk things over properly."
Mo Ningzhi gave him a cold look. "Zhou Yaozheng is quick to tattle."
The assistant calmly stepped aside and led the way to the lounge: "Mr. Mo, please."
Mo Ningzhi's gaze shifted, landing on an office behind her assistant. A female employee, holding a folder, gently knocked on the door, and a soft "Come in" came from inside.
The voice was soft, but all too familiar. Mo Ningzhi pushed aside the assistant blocking her way and strode inside.
The office door slammed against the wall with a loud bang, startling the female employee. Zhou Yaozheng looked up and saw Mo Ningzhi, showing no surprise, and calmly put down his pen.
The male assistant arrived late: "I'm sorry, Mr. Zhou, I couldn't stop him."
"It's nothing." Zhou Yaozheng handed the signed documents to the female employee. "You can go out now. We have some personal matters to discuss. Give the secretariat two hours off; I'll treat everyone to afternoon tea."
"Understood."
Zhou Yaozheng then got up and closed the door. "Tea or water?"
Mo Ningzhi had no intention of reminiscing or having casual conversation, and went straight to the point: "You were the one who did the things online, weren't you? What do you want?"
“I don’t want anything. I just want you to come to me.” Zhou Yaozheng said, walking to the water station and saying to himself, “I’m asking unnecessary questions. You don’t like drinks or alcohol, so just drink water. I have some nice ice here.”
Mo Ningzhi absolutely hated his feigned composure no matter what. The moment Zhou Yaozheng handed him the water, he coldly brushed it away.
The glass shattered on the fine tiles. Zhou Yaozheng paused, as if a switch had been flipped: "Qin Weijin sent you, didn't he?"
He chuckled, "He doesn't even care about something like this; he's just using you, after all."
"How dare you say that?" Mo Ningzhi, who had been suppressing his temper all the way, finally found an outlet. He clenched his fist and punched Zhou Yaozheng without any mercy.
Enraged, he slammed the man against the wall, Zhou Yaozheng's expensive handmade suit warping in his hands. "How dare you scheme against me!"
Zhou Yaozheng let him press him against the wall, looking down at the face so close to his own, "My target has never been you, Ning Zhi. There are some things you should know."
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