Chapter 102
Just by seeing Lin Bei's reposted comments, Hu Zhenzhen could guess the names of the trending topics and news.
[Hu Zhenzhen is being pursued by a foreigner]
[Hu Zhenzhen receives public proposal of love]
It's probably this kind of eye-catching title that has nothing to do with reality.
Sure enough, when she switched to her main account, the trending topics had completely changed.
However, the headline was even more sensational than Hu Zhenzhen had anticipated.
"Two men vying for one wife: a heavenly singer and a handsome tycoon—who will win..."
How did they come up with such a headline?
Hu Zhenzhen was genuinely suspicious.
“Ken’s statement didn’t mention that he wanted to pursue me, and Lin Bei’s explanation was just a very ordinary one.”
Chen Kai comforted her, "That's how the media at home and abroad operate, boss. Don't worry, even if you don't respond, this matter will be forgotten in a couple of days."
Hu Zhenzhen isn't an entertainment star, so there's no reason why her gossip should still be trending and being discussed all the time.
After Chen Kai said that, Hu Zhenzhen relaxed a lot.
"That's true, after all, it's just a rumor."
Anyone with a discerning eye who has read the original text of Ken and Lin Bei's message will not be swayed by rumors.
There was absolutely no hint of ambiguity in their conversation.
Thinking this way, she simply ignored the matter.
Unexpectedly, a few hours later, she received a call from the authorities.
"Mr. Hu, I'm sorry to bother you so suddenly."
The caller was Section Chief Ma.
In the official ranks of S City, Section Chief Ma was an acquaintance of Hu Zhenzhen.
However, after the toilet issue was resolved, Section Chief Ma had not contacted Hu Zhenzhen for a long time.
Hu Zhenzhen was still a little confused when she suddenly received his call.
"Excuse me, Section Chief Ma, is there anything I can help you with?"
“It’s like this, Mr. Hu,” Section Chief Ma paused, clearly choosing his words carefully.
His cautious attitude made Hu Zhenzhen nervous as well. "Is something wrong on Central Avenue?"
The only thing she could think of that would prompt Section Chief Ma to call her was this.
However, after she said this, Section Chief Ma fell even more silent for some reason.
He waited quite a while before speaking.
"It's not about that. I'm calling on behalf of someone to ask Mr. Hu about the public opinion situation."
public opinion?
Hu Zhenzhen was a beat slow to realize whose opinion it was.
Why is this matter attracting the attention of the leadership?
Hu Zhenzhen stood up awkwardly from her seat and walked around in circles twice.
"You mean what happened on Weibo?"
Since Hu Zhenzhen brought it up herself, Section Chief Ma felt reassured and asked.
"Yes, it's about public opinion. After all, that person is one of the top figures in the US right now."
Saying it's one or two is an objective statement. If all assets and inheritances are added together, it should undoubtedly be number one in the United States at present.
Hu Zhenzhen finally understood why they were worried.
"What's online is all rumors. I've only met Ken twice, so we're basically just friends."
To reassure Section Chief Ma and the others, Hu Zhenzhen made a special point.
"Don't worry, Section Chief Ma, I'm not interested in American playboys."
It's not so much that I'm not interested in playboys from the US, but rather that I'm not interested in playboys from all over the world.
She prefers the fresh and simple type.
Unfortunately, the phrase "fresh and innocent" is already quite rare.
"Then we can rest assured."
After he hung up the phone, Hu Zhenzhen changed her mind.
It seems this matter needs some explanation.
Otherwise, if people keep speculating like this, who knows how many people will call her to verify it?
Before things escalated further, Hu Zhenzhen posted a clarification message on Weibo.
Single, don't guess.
Four simple words summed up the situation.
At the same time, bystanders who had always thought she wasn't in a relationship suddenly started talking up.
[Could you please stop interpreting friendships as romantic relationships so casually? If you like lovey-dovey stuff, please watch idol dramas, okay?]
[I knew Sister Hu wouldn't be interested in that blond guy; he was seen passionately kissing a supermodel in the street the day before yesterday.]
Stop arguing, my wife has already explained.
"Upstairs, let go of my wife."
Hu Zhenzhen observed for a while and, seeing that no one disbelieved her, breathed a sigh of relief.
Now, surely this won't attract so much attention.
She was in the country, so naturally all she could think about was things back home.
However, on foreign online platforms, groups of onlookers are still discussing this matter.
As the least familiar of the three main characters, Hu Zhenzhen's resume was compiled and posted in the comments section.
Anyone who wants to know who she is can simply scroll down to see her resume with an image.
The image above is the one that went viral for Hu Zhenzhen at the charity gala.
Because it's so popular, most of Hu Zhenzhen's memes use this photo.
After seeing this picture, many people who wanted to be Ken's girlfriend got excited.
[No way, has Ken's taste changed?]
I admit she's very rich and quite beautiful, but in terms of figure, I'm definitely not inferior to her.
She's so rich and beautiful. Is she interested in dating someone from the US? I think I could give it a try?
People abroad are much bolder in their opinions; they say whatever comes to mind.
Before Hu Zhenzhen even noticed, her international fame surpassed that of many minor internet celebrities overnight.
That evening, when Hu Zhenzhen opened Weibo again, her private messages were already filled with messages in various languages from all over the world.
The moment she saw it, her eyelids twitched violently.
Hu, I love you!
Many people express their feelings directly.
I've heard that girls in your country Z like muscles. I used to win a bodybuilding competition. May I ask for your contact information?
Many people who were confident in their ability to get Hu Zhenzhen's contact information also asked for her contact information.
[Ken could never like you, give up on him, girl from China.]
There are also quite a few female fans of Ken.
The private messages were a complete mess.
The private messages that used to call her "wife" now seem more agreeable to Hu Zhenzhen.
At least you don't need to translate their private messages.
She promptly closed the application in the background and clicked the uninstall button.
"It's best not to check Weibo these next couple of days."
Hu Zhenzhen looked up and instructed Chen Kai, "If anything else happens, tell me again."
Chen Kai nodded. "Okay, boss."
The matter seems to be over.
After all, it's just a piece of gossip. With none of the three main characters responding, even if others want to gossip, their interest will fade over time.
But in reality, people's curiosity about Hu Zhenzhen has not disappeared.
Bruce, a foreign internet celebrity, seized this opportunity.
"Friends, I've recently noticed that everyone is paying attention to a certain person, Hu Zhenzhen from country Z."
"Many people may not know much about her, so let Bruce introduce her to you."
Bruce had studied in country Z, and compared to many people in country M, he was someone who knew country Z better.
In addition, he has many classmates in China, so he knows far more about Hu Zhenzhen than netizens abroad do after researching.
"Everyone knows now that she, like Ken, is a wealthy woman with a lot of money, but I want to say that this rumored affair between them is absolutely false."
"According to what I learned in country Z, Hu's ex-husband was a playboy, and he died not long after they got married, leaving behind a child he had with another man."
“After that, Hu Zhenzhen seemed heartbroken and never dated another boyfriend, focusing on taking care of the child.”
"..."
Hu Zhenzhen rubbed her temples and said to Chen Kai, who had handed her the video, "Bring me a glass of milk; I need to calm my nerves."
This was also the first time she had experienced what it felt like to be a celebrity being investigated and analyzed.
However, those who were previously interpreted in this way have all passed away. She's only in her early twenties; isn't it a bit premature for her to experience all this now?
After being misinterpreted in such an excessive way, she went from a wealthy woman who spent billions to a single mother heartbroken from a failed relationship.
Putting everything else aside, at least on the internet, the number of people who feel sorry for Hu Zhenzhen has suddenly increased.
Aside from the fact that she doesn't need this kind of pity, this seems to have no downsides.
Bruce posted this video just when netizens were most curious about who Hu Zhenzhen was.
He gained popularity, and the number of views exceeded five million.
This gave other peers who were waiting and watching an opportunity.
Whether in China or abroad, there are people who make a living by using the internet.
Chasing traffic is a common human instinct.
Hu Zhenzhen was once a traffic magnet for domestic marketing accounts.
Unexpectedly, just six months later, she was able to become a traffic magnet overseas.
Of course, as more people learned her name, all sorts of chaotic voices followed.
Foreign countries don't even have a nine-year compulsory education system, and half of the people who go online haven't received much formal education, so they sometimes speak without thinking.
In this situation, Hu Zhenzhen, being labeled as a wealthy person, should have been heavily criticized.
She knew what was going on, but since the emperor was far away, she simply chose to ignore it.
Hu Zhenzhen chose to stay home and calm down, avoiding the internet for now, and wait for the storm to pass before seeing what the situation was.
When she checked the internet again two days later, she found that the trend was not quite what she expected.
Raising a child alone is really tough, and it has nothing to do with whether you're rich or poor.
[A gentle and kind mother is the same all over the world.]
I don't understand your malice; she didn't hurt anyone.
This is discrimination! This is racial discrimination! You can't treat her like this just because she's a different skin color!
She's a wealthy woman who loves charity and I've heard she's done a lot for environmental protection; I support her.
Upon seeing these comments, Hu Zhenzhen even suspected that someone had secretly hired foreign online trolls for her.
But do online trolls really exist in foreign countries?
Hu Zhenzhen didn't know much about this either.
She didn't know many foreigners to begin with, and the idea was rejected by Hu Zhenzhen as soon as it came to mind.
Even ordinary friends wouldn't pay out of their own pockets to do this kind of thing for her.
So, did she manage to be criticized, whitewashed, and sympathized with without ever appearing in public?
"This is outrageous."
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