Jian Zhizhen stopped in her tracks, looked at Qin Yubai, and nodded firmly.
"Hmm! Otherwise, why would I always consider his needs?"
Qin Yubai hesitated for a moment before voicing his suspicions: "Your brother was already ten years old when he disappeared. Lin Yi didn't suffer from amnesia, so he shouldn't forget you. Besides, your brother's illness back then..."
He hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
The happiness that had been in Jian Zhizhen's eyes just moments before slowly disappeared.
Yes, currently there is no evidence to prove that Lin Yi is her missing brother.
Moreover, Lin Yi is not some unknown figure; he comes from a wealthy family and has grown up in the public eye since childhood.
That mystical girl, Lin Yunfei, who can predict the future, is actually his sister.
But Jian Zhizhen had this feeling, that Lin Yi was like her older brother.
Jian Zhizhen said earnestly, "I don't know what the problem is, nor do I know how my brother's illness got better. But siblings have a connection, and I believe Lin Yi is my brother."
After a moment of eye contact, Qin Yubai's eyes softened: "Okay, I'll listen to you."
Having decided to help her find out the truth, he trusted her judgment.
Jian Zhizhen comforted Qin Yubai and then went out to find Xie Anxia.
...
At that time, Xie Anxia was crying in her room. Zhai Qinghe tried to comfort her for a few moments, but to no avail, so she left her alone.
In such a private space in the room, where even the guests can't see, Zhai Qinghe didn't even bother to pretend.
Upon hearing the knock, Zhai Qinghe quickly went to open the door.
Upon seeing that it was Jian Zhizhen, Zhai Qinghe's smile faded, and she asked indifferently, "What's wrong?"
Jian Zhizhen didn't pay much attention to her: "I'm looking for Xie Anxia."
Zhai Qinghe was quite worried that Xie Anxia would calm down and reveal that she had instructed her to do this, and didn't want Jian Zhizhen to see her, so she said, "Anxia isn't in the mood right now..."
However, Xie Anxia said from behind, "Let her in!"
"..." Zhai Qinghe remained silent for a few seconds before stepping aside.
But it doesn't matter. Even if Xie Anxia says that she was the one who instigated it, it's fine.
There's no evidence or recording, so she can just deny it later.
Jian Zhizhen walked up to Xie Anxia and calmly discussed with her, "Xie Anxia, let's make a deal. You and Qin Yubai go back to your room and stay for half an hour while the director shoots half an hour of footage. After you go back, we won't mention that you deliberately damaged the equipment. Do you agree?"
Xie Anxia was taken aback: "Really?"
Jian Zhizhen nodded: "As long as you agree."
Xie Anxia naturally agreed.
Although there's definitely no future between her and Qin Yubai, she won't lose face as long as she doesn't publicly reveal what she's done.
She managed to salvage at least one of her pride and her love.
She quickly wiped away her tears and nodded: "When do we record? Let me touch up my makeup."
Jian Zhizhen said, "I'll go tell the director."
Xie Anxia sniffed, completely calming down: "Okay, go ahead."
Jian Zhizhen hummed in agreement and turned to leave.
Xie Anxia got out of bed and went to the dressing table to quickly touch up her makeup.
She actually started to regret it right after the argument.
She did something so annoying, and now everyone will gang up on her. How will she live her life then? And who knows when she'll be able to go back?
Fortunately, Chien Chih-chen was willing to step in and smooth things over.
As she did her makeup, she muttered to herself, "Jian Zhizhen is actually a pretty nice person..."
Zhai Qinghe's gaze darkened.
Although Xie Anxia never revealed that it was her idea to sabotage the equipment.
But the fact that another person had feelings for Jian Zhizhen only made her more upset.
...
Jian Zhizhen went downstairs to find Lin Yi and told her about it, and Lin Yi agreed.
It wasn't primarily because he wanted to settle things peacefully.
In the past, if a guest broke the rules, the production team would immediately eliminate the guest and send them back.
But there's no going back now; he can't really let Xie Anxia leave everyone.
So the argument was put behind them, and the recording of the show continued.
Lin Yi first went to Qin Yubai and Xie Anxia's room to film.
Although the audience doesn't know exactly what Jian Zhizhen said, seeing that the show is being recorded normally again, they can probably guess that it was Jian Zhizhen who persuaded them.
Some people seized on this point and started attacking her:
[She did manage to clear her mind of romantic notions, but she's a true saint. Xie Anxia ruined her and Qin Yubai's equipment, and she still acts as a peacemaker?]
Other terms like "steamed bun personality" and "stupid" suddenly appeared.
However, even though many viewers were unaware of Jian Zhizhen's motives, many others spontaneously defended her:
Society seems to be too materialistic these days. I can understand the prevailing ideology of "loving oneself more than others," but kindness should never be criticized.
I will always be moved by kindness. While strong-willed, vengeful female protagonists are the mainstream, I will always prefer to be with people who are broad-minded, tolerant, and have a broad perspective.
[Yes, Jian Zhizhen really has a strong sense of the big picture. She's the youngest here, but she's the one seriously trying to salvage the show. Besides, if you were in her shoes, could you come up with a better solution? Are you really going to expel Xie Anxia, who made a mistake?]
It's a pity that everyone's persona on this show has been completely shattered; we know everything now, which was a waste of Jian Zhizhen's efforts to salvage the program.
...
In Qin Yubai and Xie Anxia's room.
Qin Yubai continued reading his book, oblivious to everything else.
On the projected screen, it's all about quantum mechanics and particles.
Every Chinese-speaking viewer recognizes it, but doesn't know what it means when put together.
Xie Anxia initially wanted to say a few words to Qin Yubai, but seeing that he completely ignored her, she didn't dare to try to get closer and went about her own business.
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