Chapter 1
[Gossip! The super cute family is shooting promotional photos this week, and the last guest is JXR!]
1L: Front row.
2L: I've said it so many times, it's an abbreviation for "coffee tonic"!
3L: Upstairs, if Jiang Xueru fades into obscurity, then there aren't many popular celebrities in the Chinese entertainment industry. (Scratching head.jpg)
8L: Ahhh, I can't wait for Jiang Jiang! I could admire her face for a lifetime!
15L: She's only been married for two years and hasn't had any children yet. Isn't it awkward for her to appear on a reality show with kids?
20L: Aren't all the variety shows for kids these days supposed to have intern moms? Didn't Lin Weiwei do it before?
67L: Isn't the main point that we might see Gu Qingyue?! She's never been on a variety show since her debut!
78L: You're overthinking it. Jiang Xueru and Gu Qingyue have already proven in every way that they're a contract couple. They haven't been seen together in public, either before or after their marriage. They might suddenly divorce when the contract expires. They're too lazy to act anyway, why would they go on a variety show?
99L: +1, these two are too lazy to even pretend, how could they possibly go on a variety show together!
123L: Ms. Jiang, please let Gu Qingyue walk independently.
132L: Jiang Xueru debuted at the age of 19 and became the youngest actress in China with her debut film. Your brother hadn't even debuted yet. Who let whom go?
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395L: Here we go again. Whenever these two names are mentioned in a post, there's only one outcome.
396L: Let's start arguing, then shut down the thread.
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[Analysis: Is Jiang Xueru's personality really suitable for participating in a children's variety show?]
1L: Not suitable, next one.
4L: If her personality were suited for variety shows, she wouldn't have so many haters now.
14L: Although, Jiang Xueru's face is really stunning, even haters can't criticize her looks.
15L: And I remember she seemed to really dislike children?
37L: Here's the link → [Full video of Jiang Xueru scolding a non-celebrity child until she cried], after watching it you'll know what kind of person she is.
52L: The haters upstairs love Jiang Jiang so much that they run away faster than the fans? We've said it a million times: that episode where the kid cried was maliciously edited! The earrings in the two shots are different! That kid wasn't made to cry by Jiang Jiang at all!!
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123L: But no matter what, she did yell at the little kid.
155: She probably doesn't like children, because you can see many subconscious actions of avoiding children.
182L: Why would I watch a children's variety show if I don't like kids?
191L: So in general, it's not suitable.
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The car's air conditioning hummed softly as Jiang Xueru's slender fingers gently swiped across her phone screen. Sunlight streamed through the car window, casting dappled shadows on her delicate profile.
She seemed nonchalant, but the slight pursing of her lips betrayed her true emotions.
"Finished reading?" Yu Ling's voice broke the silence.
Jiang Xueru tossed her phone aside and turned to look out the window: "Boring. These people just talk nonsense online all day long."
"Yes, yes, you don't care." Yu Ling suppressed a laugh and deliberately dragged out her words, "Anyway, our Actress Jiang never cares about these idle gossips."
"Of course." Jiang Xueru hummed softly, but her fingers unconsciously twirled the ends of her hair. "Speak quickly if you have something important to say, we still have filming to do later."
"Okay, let's get down to business." Yu Ling opened her tablet and adjusted her glasses. "You came in fourth in last week's forum poll for most popular actress."
Jiang Xueru's movements stiffened almost imperceptibly for a moment, then she casually straightened her clothes: "Fourth is fine. Next time I'll use some online trolls, and getting first place won't be difficult."
"But in the vote for the most hated actress, you are the number one by a wide margin."
With a "bang," Jiang Xueru accidentally knocked over the water bottle next to her. She hurriedly picked it up, her ears turning a faint pink: "First place is fine, first place is fine."
Looking at her forced composure, Yu Ling explained reassuringly, "Your reputation for being arrogant has been circulating for so many years, it's really hard to change your image in a short time."
Jiang Xueru explained with a hint of grievance, "When have I ever acted like a diva? They've just taken my words out of context!"
"Good, good, good, our actress Jiang is the most dedicated."
Yu Ling patted her shoulder reassuringly, "Fortunately, your works are all genuine. Once you deal with these rumors, your future will be easier."
Jiang Xueru gave a soft "Mmm," then looked down and fiddled with the charm on her bag, her voice barely a whisper: "I trust your arrangements."
“The second thing,” Yu Ling swiped her tablet, “is about that post saying you made a child cry…”
"I don't!"
Jiang Xueru suddenly raised her voice, then lowered it again after realizing she had overreacted, "That day, my teacup contained Chinese medicine, which is bad for the child's health. The child thought it was a beverage and wanted to drink it. I was worried about him, that's why I panicked... Later, he was scolded by his mother and cried..."
Her voice grew softer and softer as she turned her face away, leaving Yu Ling with only a reddened earlobe.
Yu Ling finally couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Of course I believe you, but right now the most important thing is your facial expression management."
She reached out and gently poked Jiang Xueru's cheek. "Smile more, don't always have a cold face. If you really scare the kids to tears, you'll get criticized again."
"Where am I wearing a cold face..." Jiang Xueru muttered softly, but involuntarily relaxed her facial expression.
"The third thing,"
Yu Ling's expression turned serious. "The 'Hello Mom' project might change."
Jiang Xueru immediately sat up straight, her brows furrowing slightly: "What do you mean?"
"A new investor has joined the production team and recommended another actress for the female lead. This new investor... might be your father."
Jiang Xueru's fingers clenched so tightly that the hem of her clothes became wrinkled: "Does he really hate to see me doing well?" Her voice was choked with barely perceptible sobs, and only coldness could be seen in her eyes.
"So he's going to replace me?"
"Not necessarily. The director thinks you two are still a little short. Neither of you fully meets his standards."
"So, as long as I meet the director's standards, that's fine, right?"
Jiang Xueru raised her head, her eyes resolute, "This role is definitely mine."
Don't you want to know who you're competing against?
"It doesn't matter, I'll win in the end anyway."
The car slowly drove into the filming area. Jiang Xueru looked out the window at the familiar film studio and let out a soft sigh: "Is there anything else?"
Yu Ling hesitated for a moment, then asked cautiously, "Would Teacher Gu be willing to appear on this variety show?"
Jiang Xueru's ears turned red at a visible speed, and she suddenly reached out to pull the car door: "Why bring him up? We have a contractual relationship, we live our own lives and don't bother each other."
"Actually, I think Mr. Gu cares about you quite a bit. Last time you had a fever, he even went out of his way to..."
"That's his obligation as a contract husband!"
Jiang Xueru quickly interrupted, hurriedly pushing open the car door, "I'm going in first. Don't come to pick me up tonight, I'll go home by myself."
Watching her almost jog away, Yu Ling shook her head and chuckled helplessly.
This hypocritical young lady blushes every time Gu Qingyue is mentioned, but she insists on pretending not to care.
As Jiang Xueru entered the photography studio, she leaned gently against the wall the moment she closed the door, her fingers unconsciously tracing the wedding ring on her ring finger, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.
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