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Several large suitcases stood in the living room. Zhao Lu and Liu Haibo parked the car and started carrying the luggage up to them.
When Ye Zhenzhen came downstairs, she was wearing a linen dress that reached her ankles and a headscarf. Considering the hot sun outside, Zhao Lu thought that the boss was probably afraid of getting sunburned, so she didn't pay much attention to it.
When Zhao Lu saw President Gu following behind the boss, she knew something was wrong.
She glanced cautiously at the two people sitting in the back seat through the rearview mirror.
Gu Tingshen has deep-set features and a strong profile. He is usually somewhat gloomy and rarely shows any expression except when he is with his boss.
Today, not only did I have a smile on my face the whole time, but I also felt like I was bathed in a spring breeze. I looked brighter and my temperament became much gentler.
The man hugged his boss tightly, making small gestures like kissing his forehead and smoothing his hair, vividly demonstrating what it means to be "completely attached to" someone.
Oh, by the way, these two are wearing rings on their ring fingers, which are obviously matching rings.
She subtly withdrew her gaze, a faint smile playing on her lips.
Tsk tsk tsk, if those CP fans saw this, they'd go crazy.
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The CP fans are currently quite calm because after the last live stream, their TaoTao may have been a little upset. They still posted photos, but none of them had any people in them.
Fine, what can they do besides yelling at those yellow-skinned fans who are practically blaming the celebrities themselves?!
All I can do every day is chat in the comments section of Tao Tao's landscape photos, asking: "Tao Tao, when are you planning to come back?"
When they miss their own Peach, they go to the Peach series of artists' super topics and hot posts to have a team-building activity, showing care for their own little darling on behalf of their boss.
This has become a unique phenomenon on Weibo, with fans from other groups mocking them as "left-behind fans" or "wandering fans."
But these fans are adorable on their own turf, but when they go out, they're incredibly fierce. Anyone who tries to mess with them will get a beating, and their idol will also get verbally attacked. After hitting a few walls, no one bothers them anymore.
Many celebrities are even envious, wondering why such a loyal and dedicated fan would be so fixated on Ye Zhenzhen!
Ye·Crooked-Neck Tree·Zhenzhen: Is it my fault?
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Before the car even entered the yard, Ye Zhenzhen heard the black leopard's roar.
Gu Tingshen helped her out of the car, and Black Panther had already darted over with the rope in its mouth.
It had grown taller, its fur glossy and smooth, making it look even more majestic. However, when it got close, Gu Tingshen stopped it, preventing it from jumping into its owner's arms. Instead, it circled around Ye Zhenzhen's legs, making a pitiful "woof" sound, just like when it was a kitten.
Ye Zhenzhen bent down, hugged its head, and rubbed and kissed it, "Black Panther, did you miss me? I missed you so much too!"
"Awoo~"
"Shall we go pick up Nannan together later?"
"Woof!"
...
The woman and her dog whispered sweet nothings to each other intimately. As she stood up, Gu Tingshen supported her waist and led her inside.
Li Boying came out and saw that Gu Tingshen could walk without any problems. He was happy and took the suitcase from Zhao Lu. He smiled so broadly that his eyes disappeared. "Chairman Gu and his wife haven't finished get off work yet, and Chairman Ye is on his way too. Are you hungry? Why don't you eat something and rest for a while?"
"We're not hungry, Uncle Li. You go ahead with your work, let's go pick up Nannan."
She caught up on sleep on the plane and felt much better. She even seemed a bit excited when she got home.
The two of them saw that it was almost five o'clock, and without even changing their clothes, they set off.
Gu Tingshen drove, with Ye Zhenzhen in the passenger seat, towards Gu Sinan's school.
Before the child even left the school gate, he saw his parents waiting by the roadside. His eyes lit up, and he quickly told the little boy with glasses next to him before running off.
"I'm leaving now, Mom and Dad are here to pick me up!"
The boy adjusted his glasses, startled by his lively appearance. He stared wide-eyed as the boy ran off like the wind, leaping into the arms of a pretty aunt and nuzzling her affectionately.
Only after the family of three got into the car did the boy withdraw his envious gaze and obediently follow the butler into the car to go home.
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After skipping two months of work, Ye Zhenzhen has been overwhelmed by a massive amount of work in the few days since she returned to the company.
Today, Song Chengcheng made her sit in a chair and sign documents for half a day. After finally seeing off her assistant, she stretched her stiff neck and stood up, preparing to go downstairs to the practice room to see how the boys' group variety show recording was going.
Just as I turned the corner of the stairs, I saw Song Chengcheng return with the public relations manager.
Ye Zhenzhen slumped her shoulders and resignedly turned around. "Trending again? What's it about this time?"
"The Wang family and Bai Xue got into a fight, which also made us a trending topic."
? ? ?
Which Wang family?
What does their fighting have to do with us?
Ye Zhenzhen was completely confused.
Even after she finished reading the information, she was still unable to come back to her senses for a long time.
Last night, someone online first revealed some negative information about a female celebrity surnamed Bai, implying that she was two-faced and had been bullying newcomers in the company for years. They also claimed that there would be more insider revelations to come, so stay tuned.
Netizens quickly arrived at the scene and speculated that the person involved in the scandal was Bai Xue, whose public image had recently collapsed.
The whistleblower quickly released more material, including evidence that Bai Xue was kept by a sugar daddy, bullied newcomers at the company, causing one of the actresses to become depressed and leave the industry, and hired online trolls to smear her peers. The evidence included photos and videos, and was irrefutable.
This includes not only popular young actresses who have been frequently criticized recently, but also a group of female celebrities who were often compared and belittled in the past.
Before we could even finish digesting this gossip, another marketing account released news that the Wang Group's cash flow had dried up, the head of the Wang family had suddenly fallen ill, and the three sons of the Wang family were selling off their shares.
I thought the sheer volume of scandals that broke out overnight was already incredible, but what followed was even more unbelievable.
In a villa area in the southern district of City A, someone drove a sports car while intoxicated and crashed into people.
Fortunately, a fire hydrant by the roadside saved the man's life. One was seriously injured and the other was unconscious; both were taken to the hospital.
People at the scene recognized the two people involved in the car accident as Wang Qi and Bai Xue, the third sons of the Wang family.
The tone suddenly shifted from the entertainment section to social news.
In no time, all sorts of news were flying around, keeping the onlookers extremely busy, with so much gossip that they couldn't possibly finish reading it all.
......
"So, what's it to us?"
Ye Zhenzhen was completely baffled; the question mark above her head was almost becoming a tangible representation.
"The materials released by that marketing account that broke the news were very mixed, involving many people, all of whom had been smeared by Bai Xue, including you," the public relations manager said fluently, clearly having grasped the whole story. "Besides the mockery of your acting skills from a year ago, it also contained a lot of investigations and slander against our foundation. They probably wanted to find something to use against you, but they hadn't found an opportunity until this time when it was exposed..."
"Since last night, the foundation's website has been flooded with visitors. Because we hadn't promoted it before, netizens were very surprised by the foundation's efforts and shared it with each other, which is why you've made it to the top of the trending topics again."
With her explanation, Ye Zhenzhen finally managed to sort out the chaotic situation.
But she was still puzzled by Bai Xue's hatred towards her. Even though she, the victim, had changed her path and had no further contact with Bai Xue, why was Bai Xue still relentlessly attacking her?
Is there really a plot inertia at play?
Little did she know that Bai Xue's public image collapsed on "I Am an Actor," and her attempts to reinvent herself backfired, making her increasingly a laughing stock in the industry. Wang Qi gradually lost patience with her, and without the support of her financial backers, Bai Xue's company stopped providing resources, essentially ending her career.
In stark contrast to her is Ye Zhenzhen, who was completely outshone by Zhan Yan from Taoyao's agency on "I Am an Actor" and ridiculed by netizens; Ye Zhenzhen went on her honeymoon in "Let's Go Traveling Together" and gained a large number of CP fans.
The more down she fell, the more she hated Ye Zhenzhen.
If Ye Zhenzhen had participated in "I Am an Actor" back then, she would have been the one ridiculed and overshadowed!
She was like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, waiting for her chance to pounce and bite, so that Ye Zhenzhen could also taste the bitterness of falling from grace.
However, she tried to hire online trolls several times, but Gu's legal team easily dealt with them. Those professional trolls received several lawyer's letters and dared not take any more orders.
When she discovered Ye Zhenzhen's charitable foundation, she was overjoyed and hired professionals to investigate the foundation's inner workings. However, they couldn't find any evidence against it. Nevertheless, she firmly believed that the foundation was a tool used by Ye Zhenzhen to evade taxes and amass wealth.
These wealthy people may appear respectable on the surface, but in private they are all ruthless and vicious.
At the same time, seeing that her career was hopeless, she wanted to cling to Wang Qi as a lifeline, but the more she pestered him, the more annoyed Wang Qi became.
The rift between the two widened, and after another argument, Wang Qi stormed off and left the villa where they had lived for several years, returning to the Wang family home.
Wang's mother was delighted with this and sent someone to give Bai Xue a breakup fee. Her attitude was full of contempt, implying that she had evidence that Bai Xue had been kept by Wang Qi for many years and that she had taken advantage of his position to do evil. She advised Bai Xue to take the money and get far away from Wang Qi as soon as possible and stop bothering him.
Bai Xue didn't want to break ties with the Wang family. She no longer sought to win Wang Qi's heart; she only wanted to use this as leverage to marry into the Wang family, secure a title, and let him do whatever he wanted after the marriage.
But Wang's mother went to extremes. Seeing that Wang Qi was still clinging to her, she directly released information online, intending to ruin her reputation.
Driven to the brink, Bai Xue decided to throw everything in her hands at the chance, risking everything.
She had been with Wang Qi for 5 years and knew him very well.
Wang Qi's two half-brothers are shrewd and capable, so he, the third brother, doesn't have much real power in the group. He just indulges in a life of debauchery, relying on his mother's favor.
However, his meager allowance was clearly insufficient to support his extravagant lifestyle. He relied entirely on secretly selling his shares in the Wang family to sustain his extravagant spending over the years. However, he did so discreetly that no one in the Wang family knew about it.
When Bai Xue exposed this matter, Wang's stock price immediately plummeted. Wang's father was so angry that he fainted. When he woke up, he was so angry that he wanted to beat this unfilial son to death. Wang's mother was also filled with regret.
When Wang Qi heard the news, he was drinking with a group of friends. In a fit of anger, he drove off to find Bai Xue, only to run into her coming downstairs. He stepped on the gas and crashed into her...
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This is truly a case of dogs fighting and leaving a mess...
[I never imagined that Bai Xue, whom I used to admire for her looks, with her cool and innocent appearance, would be like this. It's terrifying!!]
[What are fans of her looks compared to those who truly care about her appearance? It's the fans of her that have lost their hearts; many have unfollowed her and turned against her, some even leaving the fandom altogether.]
[I used to tear into rivals for her sake, thinking I was a champion of justice, but after the exposé, it turns out I was just an accomplice to evil. Who can stand this?!]
[This fangirl has become obsessed with celebrities, driving the girl to depression. She's only in her early twenties, her life ruined. Anyone who's participated in cyberbullying should slap themselves a few times in the middle of the night!]
[Ye Taohua was also severely criticized by them back then; someone with a weaker mentality would probably not be far from developing depression.]
[Hi, TaoTao has practically retired from the entertainment industry. Aside from "Let's Go Traveling," she's not taking on any more dramas and is focusing on being a behind-the-scenes boss. What a loss for her fans!!!]
[Mr. Ye must be traumatized by all the criticism he's received. He doesn't even publicize the good deeds he does. His charity foundation has donated over a dozen libraries and teaching buildings, and nobody online knows about it???]
[As an accounting major, this is the first time I've seen such a transparent and open foundation. The website shows the source of every donation and the destination of every expenditure. In short, I'm amazed!!]
[Damn, I did the math, doing charity is seriously expensive! Does Ye Zhenzhen put all her annual earnings into it? Does President Ye have some kind of charity KPI to meet? Completely driven by love!!!]
[Damn, I cried last night after reading the recipient's profile. It's unbelievable that there are still children in this day and age who can't afford to go to school! I'm donating 100 yuan!]
[I donated too! I saw my name on the donation list today, sob sob! I even received a thank-you letter! Tao Zong, I'll be a fan of yours forever!!!]
Peach fans have been feeling incredibly energetic online these past few days, even speaking with more confidence when talking to other celebrities. Which other idol has as much positive energy as Peach?
Haha, who else?!
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After get off work, Gu Tingshen picked her up in his car. Ye Zhenzhen sat in the passenger seat, still somewhat dazed.
"Are you tired today?" Gu Tingshen leaned over, helped her fasten her seatbelt, and planted a light kiss on her rosy lips.
Ye Zhenzhen obediently raised her head, "No, I'm just a little sentimental."
"As long as you're not troubled." Gu Tingshen chuckled and pinched the back of her neck. He sat back in the driver's seat and started the car when he received a phone call. "Just got it. I'm coming back now. Don't worry..."
The man's deep, magnetic voice echoed in the enclosed space of the car. Ye Zhenzhen felt a familiar tickling sensation in her ears. Turning her head, she suddenly felt that this scene was somewhat familiar.
When they first met, it seemed to be the same. They sat side by side in the back seat, and the man's cedar scent was as strong as his personality, making her, a newcomer, feel out of place.
Now, this woody scent has become the most comforting smell for her.
As Gu Tingshen hung up the phone, he met her gaze, raised his hand to tuck a stray strand of hair behind her ear, and suddenly smiled, "Do you remember the first time we went to pick up Nannan?"
Ye Zhenzhen opened her eyes wide, then nodded. "I remember, you did the same thing, talking to me after you finished your call."
"Your ears were even redder than they are now, and after you got in the car, you kept sneaking away, wanting to be as far away from me as possible. Do you hate me that much?"
"No way!" Ye Zhenzhen shook her head in rebuttal. Meeting the man's deeply smiling eyes, she couldn't help but laugh, her dimples appearing and disappearing. "Your voice is so low and deep. If you're too close, my ears can't take it, so I quietly moved away."
Gu Tingshen pinched the small, ruby-red earlobe and sighed with satisfaction. "I thought to myself, 'This is so funny, it turned red so quickly. I wonder if it feels hot to the touch.'"
"Hmph," Ye Zhenzhen extended her index finger, picked up the gold chain around the man's neck, and pulled him towards her. "I didn't expect that some people, who seem so proper on the surface, would actually try to pinch someone's ear? Confess honestly, were you tempted back then?"
“It’s quite strange. We’ve met a few times before, but I don’t remember anything about it,” Gu Tingshen leaned closer as she moved, his gaze gentle and focused. “Thinking back, it seems like that day was the first time we met.”
Ye Zhenzhen was stunned for a moment, then smiled and her eyes crinkled as she threw herself into his arms.
That was also the first time I met you.
She couldn't describe how she felt at that moment. A warm current flowed from her limbs to her heart, and all the confusion and loneliness she had felt when she was stranded in a foreign world had vanished.
Thank you, fate.
Let me meet you in this unfamiliar world.
My initial attraction, my final destination.
[Author's Note]
The story is finished! Hooray! [Hooray][Hooray][Hooray]
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