Every manager of the Mu Group present had climbed up from the bottom; they were all shrewd and capable of answering even the simplest questions like "what is one plus one?" with great eloquence.
They had different opinions about the CEO's scandalous affairs.
How could it be possible for the powerful head of the Mu family, who has absolute influence, to be dating a celebrity in the entertainment industry, when the two are from completely different social classes?
Since it's not a romantic relationship, it must be a sugar daddy/sugar baby arrangement.
The thought that the usually stern and unsmiling CEO Mu would actually be keeping a celebrity as a mistress prompted everyone to remark with a meaningful tone.
"Yes! Yes!"
"President Mu is beautiful, rich and powerful. It's truly a blessing that a celebrity could climb up to her."
"Exactly, they've suddenly risen to prominence and become a phoenix!"
At this moment, Mu Lengshan's brain was in a state of shutdown, struggling to process the information she received.
Amidst the cacophony of voices around her, Mu Lengshan didn't go inside.
At that moment, she only cared about one thing: her relationship had been exposed.
Mu Lengshan had only one thought in her mind: It's over!
His flawless idol status and numerous fans mean that he must eventually sever his personal feelings and become a perfect idol without desires, creating a dazzling and colorful dream for everyone.
As a fan, Mu Lengshan is well aware of this.
Since establishing their relationship, she has been constantly anxious, fearing that the exposure of their relationship would affect Shen Shi's career.
But her worst fears have come true.
As the saying goes, concern leads to confusion. Whenever it comes to Shen Shi, no matter how small the matter is, Mu Lengshan can't help but worry.
Moreover, it concerns Shen Shi's career and his singing career.
The more critical the moment, the less one should lose composure. Mu Lengshan forced herself to remain calm.
She raised her hand to signal for quiet, then said, "Excuse me for a moment, everyone please proceed."
With the clatter of high heels, Mu Lengshan left the conference room.
When Shen Shi received Mu Lengshan's call, he was playing a game.
"What's wrong, darling? You already miss me after only being gone a short while?"
Hearing her lover's gentle voice, Mu Lengshan suddenly felt a lump in her throat.
"Yes, I miss you." She sniffed, trying to control her disappointment.
Her subtle actions couldn't escape Shen Shi's notice. He sensed something was wrong as soon as he heard Mu Lengshan's tone.
"Why are you unhappy? Did something bad happen?" Shen Shi asked anxiously, abandoning his usual nonchalant attitude.
"Yes, our photos..." Mu Lengshan stammered.
She simply couldn't find the words to describe her feelings at that moment.
He was both relieved that Shen Shi hadn't seen the news, and he knew clearly that he couldn't hide it from him forever; Shen Shi would see it sooner or later.
Mu Lengshan, who remains calm even when Mount Tai collapses before her, is even more afraid of her relationship being exposed than the person involved, Chen Shi.
Having always been in a superior position, she places great importance on taking the lead in relationships, which could cause trouble for Shen Shi and has become her biggest taboo.
Her anxiety was conveyed to the person on the other end of the phone, who waited patiently.
Mu Lengshan looked extremely conflicted. "Our relationship has been exposed." She finally gritted her teeth and said it.
After saying that, Mu Lengshan felt as if all her strength had been drained away, and she nervously awaited the other party's response.
"Is it just this?" Shen Shi asked almost immediately after she finished speaking.
"Huh?" Mu Lengshan asked in confusion.
Judging from Shen Shi's tone, it seemed that the exposure of his relationship was not a big deal to him at all.
"Didn't you hear me? Your relationship being exposed might mean losing your job." Mu Lengshan reminded him seriously, fearing that Chen Shi wouldn't understand the implications.
Unexpectedly, Chen Shi not only didn't care at all, but also said in a cocky tone, "So what if I'm unemployed? I've earned enough money anyway, more than I can spend."
Shen Shi wasn't bragging when he said that. During the years he was at the height of his fame, the wealth he accumulated was equivalent to the market value of a medium-sized company.
For Mu Lengshan, the income from work is secondary; realizing her self-worth is the ultimate goal of her career.
If Shen Shi were to leave the entertainment industry, she would be the first to disagree!
"Then what about your career? What about your singing dreams?" Mu Lengshan asked a series of crucial questions.
Shen Shi then realized: Oh, I was a singer.
I was about to say that we shouldn't sing then, but then I thought about it again. Mu Lengshan is my fan, and it seems that she likes him because of this.
If he stops singing...
Shen Shi immediately imagined the scene of Mu Lengshan leaving without looking back, and no matter how much he sang afterward, he could not win back her heart.
Shake your head twice to banish this terrible thought.
I could never stop singing in my life. Even if it's just to make my wife happy, I'll keep singing.
Mu Lengshan's anxiety did not diminish in the slightest; the more indifferent Shen Shi seemed, the more worried she became.
While on the phone, I browsed Weibo and saw that the hashtag [When fans stop following and become indifferent] had become a trending topic.
Among the users who unfollowed the account were some well-known, veteran fans whom Mu Lengshan recognized.
Seeing that even her most devoted fans were about to leave, Mu Lengshan was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.
"Your fans will leave, and your endorsements will follow..."
Seeing that Mu Lengshan was making things more serious, Chen Shi interrupted her.
"You're just overthinking things. It's normal for fans to come and go. Even if there's a large-scale loss of fans, I've been popular for so many years, and my national recognition is enough."
Chen Shi spoke calmly and slowly, his voice as melodious as jade shattering in Kunshan, carrying a calming power that flowed like a gentle stream, extinguishing Mu Lengshan's anxious heart.
After thinking about it carefully for a moment, I realized that what Chen Shi said made sense.
Hearing no objections, Shen Shi knew that Mu Lengshan had taken his words to heart. To lighten his own burden, Shen Shi spoke again: "My dream is to sing quietly. The glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry is truly tiresome."
This annoyance refers to his current state of mind. If he could change his persona, he would be eager to announce his withdrawal now.
Living under surveillance 24/7, even being followed when you go out to take out the trash—what normal person could endure such a life?
"You're right, I was overthinking it." Seeing that Shen Shi didn't seem to care, Mu Lengshan slowly relaxed.
Life is only about 30,000 days long, so live it however makes you happy!
"President Mu is someone who does big things, so of course she can't just laze around like me." The serious question had passed, and Shen Shi started teasing her again.
"You still know how to slack off!" Mu Lengshan replied with a smile.
Seeing that his little scheme had been discovered, Shen Shi immediately pretended to be serious and said, "With such a capable girlfriend as President Mu, even if I wanted to work hard, I wouldn't have the motivation!"
Mu Lengshan: "..."
The phone call lasted for over an hour, and just as it was about to end, Mu Lengshan received a bombshell.
“Let’s officially announce our relationship!” Shen Shi said on the other end of the phone.
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