Chapter 222 Since you dare to do it, you must admit it
She and Shen Xingzhi were not even in an ambiguous relationship as the outside world had speculated, but were truly boyfriend and girlfriend. Her and Shen Xingzhi's current relationship had already made it impossible to clearly distinguish many things.
Ren Limeng made a special effort to apologize to Shen Xingzhi at noon because she knew full well the impact her decision would have on Shen Xingzhi when he faced the Orange Platform issue, and she didn't want to play dumb and fool Shen Xingzhi.
Unexpectedly, the situation seemed more complicated than Ren Limeng had judged.
"Not only that, this afternoon not only Zhong Yanjun but also Yao Xin came to see me."
"Director Yao still has time to look for you at a time like this?"
Although Chen Xingzhi is the biggest star in the show, it is normal for Yao Xin to pay attention to and even value Chen Xingzhi, but because the flood came so violently and suddenly, Ren Limeng thought that Yao Xin was busy dealing with the show's affairs all afternoon.
Except for Gangcheng, the other four teams also quietly suspended live broadcast and recording this afternoon. In fact, all the guests of the program crew are already on standby.
Yao Xin is now facing a very embarrassing situation.
Jingchu was suddenly hit by a disaster. Any smart entertainment program would not try to attract attention at this time. Keeping a low profile is the only approach now.
However, the abrupt end of the recording was undoubtedly a major challenge to the entire program team and the program director Yao Xin. Ren Limeng really didn't expect that Yao Xin still had time to pay special attention to Chen Xingzhi.
"...I left Central City at noon."
After a brief silence, Chen Xingzhi smiled gently, his eyes fixed on Ren Limeng. His words were obviously a bit incoherent, but they made Ren Limeng look up suddenly in surprise. The degree of shock was no less than when she suddenly saw Chen Xingzhi breaking into the live broadcast camera in the evening.
She immediately understood what he hadn't said.
"You were thinking of coming to see me at noon?"
"Well... I can't stop you, but I'm worried."
Chen Xingzhi's voice was light, and it didn't even sound like there were many ups and downs. However, every syllable he uttered made Ren Limeng unable to ignore it. She pursed her lips, trying to restrain the emotions that were beginning to fluctuate.
"I asked Xiao Yang to drive here so I could catch your live broadcast, but I didn't expect that even though we rushed, we were still delayed on the way."
Ren Limeng listened quietly to every seemingly calm word of Shen Xingzhi. She silently closed her arms around Shen Xingzhi, as if she wanted to stay like this forever.
"It just so happened that they both came to me at the same time, so I accepted both of them."
Shen Xingzhi said it very naturally, with some ease and calmness, "Xu Jiao should be unable to sit still, Mengmeng, you have to be mentally prepared."
"Um?"
Ren Limeng asked subconsciously. She buried her head in Shen Xingzhi's warm and strong chest, listening to the steady heartbeat coming from her ears. Suddenly, she didn't want to think about many other things. She just wanted to cherish every throbbing of this moment.
"We're married... Mengmeng, this matter is too easy for Hanxing to take advantage of."
There was an apology in Shen Xingzhi's voice that was hard to conceal. Although the marriage happened before he entered the entertainment industry, the impact of this matter being made public at this time was still immeasurable. Even though he had made a lot of preparations, Shen Xingzhi still couldn't help but worry and fear.
Not for him, but for Ren Limeng.
Shen Xingzhi is no longer just a traffic star. His reputation as the best male singer at the Golden Melody Awards three times in the past ten years has already enabled him to subtly transform into a king of singers, establishing his status and position in the circle. The impact of publicly revealing that he was married on Shen Xingzhi's personal career is completely within a controllable range.
In addition to his numerous female fans, Chen Xingzhi has already accumulated enough fans who will not abandon a male star because of a piece of gossip about him.
The fact that he had been married was a hidden danger for Shen Xingzhi, but in the reality of the many stereotypes of male celebrities in the entertainment industry, this "small matter" before entering the circle did not even pose a problem. However, for Ren Limeng, it was an unpredictable and huge challenge.
Being married to a top star, even if it happened many years ago, is enough to cause a sensation, and is enough to affect the reputation of an unknown host, creating an extremely difficult to reverse audience impression.
It would be terrible if a host's first impression on the public was only scandals and no professionalism at all.
At least, Shen Xingzhi didn't want Li Meng to go through that.
During this period, Ren Limeng's performance in "Shan Hai" was eye-catching enough, but every excellent professional display was able to occupy the front row of hot searches. In addition to her own excellent qualities, it was actually also fueled by Shen Xingzhi's silent money ability.
Unfortunately, time is too tight and no one can guarantee that revealing the fact that he was married at this moment will not affect Ren Limeng. Therefore, Chen Xingzhi has been pretending to be friendly with Han Xing, trying to delay some time.
However, the flood in Gangcheng completely exposed Shen Xingzhi's concern and nervousness for Ren Limeng. Hanxing Entertainment, represented by Xu Jiao, could not sit idly by.
"During this period, Guanxing Studio has prepared various response plans, and the marketing team has also intercepted several waves of reports that Hanxing is secretly causing trouble, but... Mengmeng, I know you don't want to make it public... It's just that the deadline for my contract renewal is too close, and I'm afraid Hanxing will be desperate and make a fuss about this. You have to be mentally prepared. When the last resort comes, we may have to admit it."
Chen Xingzhi's handsome eyebrows wrinkled into a ball, and he spoke reluctantly that he had discussed solutions with Guanxing Studio many times during this period, but each solution would leave too many hidden dangers. If Hanxing Entertainment really wanted to make it public at all costs, perhaps their best response would be to admit it.
Shen Xingzhi couldn't help but grab Ren Limeng who was playing with his slender fingers, and sighed softly, with a hint of distress at a loss.
"Then admit it, Brother Xingzhi, stop frowning, it's not cool like that."
Ren Limeng returned and held Shen Xingzhi. Unlike Shen Xingzhi, who was filled with worry, this was clearly something she cared about, but at this moment, she didn't care as much as she imagined. She said calmly, "It was something we did in the first place, and we should acknowledge it."
She raised a smile, and slowly stroked Shen Xingzhi's cold and handsome eyebrows with her other hand, her tone joking but with more seriousness.
"Besides, you're my boyfriend now, so we can't deny our past. Although I really want everyone to know me because I'm the host, Ren Limeng, and I don't want to expose my private life too much to the public, so I don't want to make our current relationship public, but I'm willing to admit it. Since I dare to do it, I naturally have to admit it."
There's still a huge difference between intentionally not bringing it up and deliberately trying to conceal it.
Ren Limeng majored in journalism as a graduate student. No matter what the relationship between Chen Xingzhi and her is now, if she deliberately deceives the public by talking about their past, she will not be able to get over the hurdle in her heart.
What value does a host who pursues such goals have even if he is recognized by the audience?
Ren Limeng hopes that every choice she makes will at least not make her feel ashamed.
"Brother Xingzhi, this is not the most important thing right now."
Ren Limeng suddenly raised her head completely, she stared at Shen Xingzhi steadily, her tone very serious.
"Um?"
Shen Xing subconsciously asked the question out loud, his mind quickly thinking about all the things that had happened recently, but after thinking about it, it seemed that nothing else would make Ren Limeng more concerned.
The hidden danger of divorce may explode at any time. Once public opinion ferments, if she is not careful, the reputation of Ren Limeng's hosting work, which she has worked hard to build, may plummet. Chen Xingzhi believes that this is the only thing that Ren Limeng cares about most.
"There won't be a next time, Brother Xingzhi. You really shouldn't have come to Gangcheng given the situation. Not to mention whether this sudden change will affect your original cooperation plan, the safety issue alone is too dangerous!"
Ren Limeng certainly understood that Shen Xingzhi took the trouble and risked coming here because of her. She didn't want to spoil the mood by mentioning this matter, but even now in Shen Xingzhi's arms, she still couldn't help but feel scared when she thought about the situation Shen Xingzhi might encounter when he came here in the afternoon.
As a host who had experienced various accidents, Ren Limeng knew better than anyone the dangers of braving the storm to come to a mountainous place like Gangcheng. This time, she was lucky to avoid any accidents, but...
This is not something that can be taken lightly. Safety issues must be more important than anything else, Ren Limeng emphasized heavily, and her tone was full of worry that could not be hidden.
"I was in the wrong this time, and I really can't stand up to you for sneaking over here. But Brother Xingzhi, next time I will never make a decision without telling you, and you are not allowed to take such a risk for anything again."
"Mengmeng..."
Shen Xingzhi called out helplessly, but Ren Limeng did not give him any chance to explain. She quickly moved the hand on his brow down and gently covered his slightly open lips.
"Listen to me."
Ren Limeng's firm tone was mixed with some unconscious coquettishness. She gently stroked the soft corners of Shen Xingzhi's lips, until she saw Shen Xingzhi nodded helplessly, and the serious expression on her face was finally filled with smiles again.
The atmosphere in the room was just right, but the rain outside the hotel was still falling heavily.
When Ren Limeng returned to her and An Ling's room, the sounds of heavy rain and strong winds were still lingering outside the window.
"Sister Ling, what are our plans for tomorrow?"
Ren Limeng came in and greeted An Ling. Looking at An Ling's knowing smile, she suddenly asked with a smile.
After the live broadcast and interviews ended this evening, all the guests returned to the hotel as required by the program team. The program team’s latest arrangement for tomorrow is still to stay on standby, ready to resume filming at any time.
The heavy rain in Gangcheng is expected to continue until Saturday. Everyone has their own answer in their hearts whether normal recording can be resumed in the next two days.
"It's up to Director Dong to decide. I don't know either."
An Ling suppressed her smile and blinked, a puzzled look on her face. She stopped removing the mask and looked at Ren Limeng thoughtfully. Her voice was filled with a hint of tentativeness, "Why are you suddenly asking about tomorrow? What are your plans with Xingzhi?"
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