Chapter 245 Speaking Out
"I'm watching the quarrel between Ren Limeng and Shen Xingzhi's fans? Shen Xingzhi's fans are no good. The top fans can't even win the quarrel with Ren Limeng's family? Tsk tsk tsk, as expected, they are merciful to their brother's lover (holding chin)"
"Ex-wife! Ex-wife! They're not even related to each other eight hundred years ago, what nonsense! If Ren Limeng is so powerful, she should stay out of my family's way! After the release of "Shan Hai", who knows Ren Limeng? Our family should stop commenting here, it's just adding hype to others!!!"
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"Although I, a pure passerby, really don't want to get involved, but there's really no need for you two to be so hostile right now. Who knows how your main character will perform on "Shan Hai"? They were on the same team for the first two public performances (dog head). Have you forgotten Chen Xing's introduction on Weibo a while ago? Now thinking back, wow, it's so cute (dog head) (dog head) (dog head)"
"Oh yeah, I think I've seen that edited hosting video of Ren Limeng. I couldn't help but give it a thumbs up. Speaking of which, Chen Xingzhi was able to keep so many programs hosted by Ren Limeng and carefully edited them into videos. Is this his attitude towards his ex-wife???"
"Last week, Chen's fans were explaining everywhere that this was just Chen Xingzhi cherishing his partner. You've been dumbfounded these past couple of days, right? People cherish talent, not their partner (spreading their hands). But from this perspective, does Chen Xingzhi still like Ren Limeng? Are they really head over heels for each other? A long-awaited reunion? A reconciliation? And even in front of the camera? This is way more real than the sugary sweetness of idol dramas!"
"It's already been confirmed that Chen Xingzhi still has feelings for Ren Limeng, but what about Ren Limeng? Ren Limeng doesn't seem to be showing any reaction! I'm curious what she's thinking. She's so lucky to have met such a devoted top star!"
The direction of public opinion is more uncontrollable than imagined. Even though many scenarios have been envisioned in advance, the enthusiasm of the onlookers for the relationship between the two is still more enthusiastic than expected. Shen Xingzhi and Ren Limeng finally led the topic to the "Shanhai" program, and it seemed to have subtly returned to themselves.
With the explanations from Wu Murong and the drama school last night, one night was enough for the Star Studio, which was secretly operating to control comments, to clear itself of the malicious speculation that Ren Limeng had gotten something through the backdoor. However, the confusing relationship between Ren Limeng and Shen Xingzhi continued to ferment, gradually gaining popularity and becoming the focus of almost everyone's curiosity.
Chen Xingzhi has been working in the entertainment industry for many years, from a top idol to a powerful singer, with almost zero scandals. After his ex-wife's ironclad evidence broke the news, he was met with overwhelming heated discussions inside and outside the circle. The complete disparity in traffic and status made Ren Limeng particularly passive at the moment, and she was also subjected to a lot of jealousy and malicious speculation.
Regardless of whether there are other people behind the scenes fanning the flames, everyone's curiosity about the relationship between Shen Xingzhi and Ren Limeng is obvious. More than ten hours later, the names of the two are still firmly at the top of the hot lists of major social media platforms.
Ren Limeng and Shen Xingzhi, who are still recording "Mountains and Seas", are unable to pay attention to public opinion in real time, but fortunately, they have already planned for the worst and discussed a response plan.
At ten o'clock in the morning, the topic "Ren Limeng changes careers" was once again on the hot search, but this time all the onlookers who clicked in saw a new Weibo post. With the secret blessing of "cash power", the new hot search spread like a tide on the Internet, attracting the attention of many people.
The poster of this hot search is Li Chuyue, and the title of the blog post is "The Hot Search Heroine in My Eyes".
Li Chuyue: I'm Li Chuyue, a former good friend of Ren Limeng, and also a current actor at the Meixiang Theatre. Ren Limeng and I studied opera together since childhood, and I've witnessed her journey. Besides so-called luck, Ren Limeng relies more on hard work. Her decades of diligent practice shouldn't be ignored, nor should it be distorted into good luck. That's unfair to her, and to those who work just as hard as she does...
Li Chuyue: ...Before filming "Twenty Changes of Mountains and Seas," like many so-called old classmates, Ren Limeng and I hadn't been in touch for years. I once thought she'd lost her former spirit and diligence after transitioning from Huangmei Opera. But when I saw her again in Meishi, I'd rather describe her recent years as dormant. Her fundamental opera skills, unchanged from her childhood, and her eloquent conversations on the microphone, remain indelible in my mind. Rather than calling Ren Limeng's recent surge in popularity a blessing from fate, I'd rather describe it as the result of hard work. She's woven her own path from cocoon to butterfly, step by step.
Ren Limeng saw the message from Li Chuyue at midnight before going to bed last night.
During the days since she appeared on "Shan Hai", all of Ren Limeng's personal accounts have maintained 99+ new message notifications, and messy new text messages are also common. She has almost had to get used to clicking on the endless red dots, but she will still roughly look through all the messages before going to bed.
When Ren Limeng saw Li Chuyue's friend request message, her hand paused slightly. She wanted to skip it directly, but when she noticed that Li Chuyue had sent four or five new friend requests in one night, Ren Limeng finally clicked to agree.
Although it was late at night and everyone was asleep, Li Chuyue on the other end seemed to still be waiting in front of her phone. She sent a message almost as soon as Ren Limeng agreed to her friend request.
Li Chuyue: Li Meng, you finally accepted my friend request. Did you see the text message I sent? Are you okay now?
Short message?
Ren Limeng raised her brows slightly and switched to the text message page. Almost subconsciously, she entered a mobile phone number that she was very familiar with many years ago into the search box. Unexpectedly, she actually saw the new text messages sent tonight.
Li Chuyue anxiously remarked that Hanxing, Leyu, and even other agencies and entertainment media had contacted her that evening. Hanxing Entertainment wanted her to testify, and gossip media wanted to interview her about Ren Limeng's career change. The influx of collaboration offers seemed to distress Li Chuyue, and she was also concerned about Ren Limeng's situation, so she took the initiative to contact her.
Li Chuyue expressed her feelings sincerely, but Ren Limeng noticed that the first text message was sent after her mother Wu Murong posted on Weibo in the evening.
Ren Limeng lowered her eyes slightly and re-entered the chat interface with Li Chuyue. Without any greetings, she just sent a message lightly.
Ren Limeng: What’s the matter?
Li Chuyue: Li Meng, have you read the text message I sent you? What are you thinking now? Is there anything I can help you with?
Ren Limeng: Thank you, no.
After a night of intense thinking, Ren Limeng now just wanted to sleep. She was too lazy to tell whether Li Chuyue was sincere or not. Whether Li Chuyue really cared about her or for whom she was inquiring about the news was just an irrelevant matter. There would be no more waves in Ren Limeng's heart.
Ren Limeng politely sent the last message and was about to put down her phone and go to sleep when Li Chuyue suddenly sent her a voice call request.
The silently vibrating phone was urgently turned off by Ren Limeng the next moment. Ren Limeng subconsciously glanced at An Ling who was also looking at her phone seriously on the bed on the other side. She frowned and looked at the screen, only to see Li Chuyue's sincere words filling the screen.
Li Chuyue: Li Meng, I really hope I can do something to help you right now, even if it's to make up for my past mistakes. When you returned to Mei City last week, I said sorry to you many times, and I really meant so. In any case, we grew up together, and this kind of affection is incomparable to others. I sincerely hope I can do something for you now.
Li Chuyue: I know you may not believe me, but if I were still as impulsive and ignorant as before, I would not come to you, but would directly accept Hanxing’s invitation.
Li Chuyue: Hanxing Entertainment personally sent someone to Mei City to find me this week. The conditions they offered were very generous, hoping that I could cooperate with them in accusing you on Weibo. I firmly refused. Li Meng, I am really sincere this time.
Li Chuyue: I don’t ask for your forgiveness, but I feel really sorry that we used to be so good to each other but now we are so unfamiliar with each other.
Li Chuyue's words were sincere, as if all the tacit understandings between her and Ren Limeng were just a momentary impulse of their youth, which made her regret it deeply. But... the scenes that happened in Mei City last week had just passed, and even though Ren Limeng had long been accustomed to many insincere courtesies, she couldn't help but pull the corners of her mouth at this moment.
Ren Limeng: Hanxing looked for you? Why didn't you tell me in advance?
If Li Chuyue really wanted to make amends, why would she remain silent until now, after several rounds of open and covert fighting on Weibo, before finally coming to "express her loyalty"?
You can't say it's because she doesn't have WeChat, right?
In the silence of the night, a hint of irony flashed across Ren Limeng's face under the light of the mobile phone screen. It was impossible for her not to blame Li Chuyue at all. Even though she could now say lightly that everyone has their own aspirations, the friendship they had shown over the years was still real.
Ren Limeng did not wait for Li Chuyue's explanation. She continued to send messages to express her attitude.
Ren Limeng: Li Chuyue, we all have our own lives, there is no need to disturb each other anymore.
If Li Chuyue was in such a hurry to add her on WeChat just to apologize again in a seemingly sincere way, Ren Limeng would only think that it was unnecessary. She was not curious about Li Chuyue's other plans. Now she already had a broader stage and there was no need to dwell on the past.
Li Chuyue: Wait
Li Chuyue seemed to be afraid that Ren Limeng would block her directly, so she continued to send messages quickly and finally stated her purpose.
Li Chuyue: Li Meng, the hot searches tonight must be bothering you, maybe we can work together.
Li Chuyue: I can help you resolve these trending searches. Whether it's clarifying what happened back then or explaining other things for you, I can stand up and speak for you, just like Hanxing wants to use me...
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