Chapter 78 Do you want to make it public? ...
"It's trending again."
Sheng Yi has lost count of how many times she's heard this recently. No matter what event she attends, she's constantly trending on social media. If this continues, the trending topics list will practically become her own private domain.
Back then, I gritted my teeth and hesitated to spend money just to buy a trending topic. If only things could be distributed more evenly like they are now.
For example, this time, it was the recording of the variety show she and Zeng Shaoguang participated in. The production team released a teaser trailer today. Two ordinary sentences and a simple action were transformed into something very affectionate and thought-provoking through editing.
Soon, this clip was singled out and pushed to the top of the trending searches, completely baffling gossip netizens. Could revolutionary friendship really be like this? Only the CP fans were excitedly red-faced and furious. With the addition of fans, another round of fierce competition ensued.
Sheng Yi can understand the production team's consideration for generating buzz, but this kind of reckless behavior completely disregards their well-being.
The current controversy will clear up once the full version is released, and re-editing and replacing parts after it has spread so widely will only fuel more speculation. She thought of many reasons in her mind, but seeing those misled comments still felt unsettling.
Who made you unhappy?
When Wen Shili finished washing up and came out, he saw this expression on her face.
Sheng Yi raised her eyes and scanned him from head to toe. Some people just stand there casually, yet their entire aura is different from others. Without the embellishment of fancy clothes, his soft hair fell gently over his forehead, exuding a refined and gentle charm, and within that gentleness, an elegance that was truly captivating. It's just a pity that this is a precious gem that cannot be shown to others.
She sighed softly to herself and slowly looked away. Her gaze was only halfway there when Wen Shili quickly drew it back. He reached out to stop her from turning away, grasped her chin, and kissed her.
Sheng Yi was breathless from his kiss. She nestled in his arms, looked up into his eyes, and for a moment wanted to blurt out: Do you want to go public?
But what could she do if he wanted to?
On the phone screen, messages of online celebration were still being updated in real time. Their enthusiasm couldn't stop the heated discussions, but the articles they published had to be strictly vetted. After hearing her request, Old Qian remained silent for a long time, only able to come up with one guess: "Are you in love?"
Silence fell.
Sheng Yi originally thought she would be met with Lao Qian's crying, making a scene, and threatening suicide, but to her surprise, he quickly accepted the possibility and skipped the persuasion step, only reminding her, "You just need to know your limits."
If her relationship was previously a one-sided affair, now it has far-reaching consequences. Although Sheng Yi has never cultivated a single persona and has always been very clear about her professional attitude, no one can predict what will happen if her relationship is exposed.
It is no exaggeration to say that in this day and age, her name represents immeasurable commercial value; simply mentioning her name can create a massive surge in online traffic.
After the variety show aired on Hunan TV, the first episode's ratings and viewership far exceeded the historical peaks of previous seasons. Fans of the other guests were initially thrilled by these numbers, beaming with joy and boasting about the ratings success for days. However, when the new episode aired, the ratings were far below expectations. The fans of the two regular guests, who had been fiercely debating whose idol was more popular with the audience, immediately fell silent and became too ashamed to show their faces.
Some people privately attribute this to Sheng Yi's influence. This is based on solid data; Sheng Yi receives so many invitations that she can't possibly keep up. One live stream today, one filming tomorrow, one program the day after—her schedule is updated almost hourly.
Unfortunately, there are only 24 hours in a day, and no matter how much you cram, you can't make arrangements that will wear people out. If possible, Lao Qian would love to disguise himself and go into battle.
Like her, Wen Shili was also very busy, but his busyness did not seem to be entirely related to work.
He wasn't a prolific artist to begin with. Even when he first debuted, he followed his own comfortable schedule, avoiding commercial activities whenever possible. Fans only actually saw him at a handful of concerts. Compared to the past, his frequent appearances last year were a surprise.
Now, his pace seems to have slowed down again, and fans are hoping that he can hold more tours, but unfortunately, he has returned to his usual state.
In reality, he spent far more time at home than she did during this period. She could recall seeing the lights on in her room every time she came home. This gave her the fleeting illusion that while she was busy, he had been sitting there, waiting for her to return.
There are also relatively free times.
While she chatted idly on the phone with her friends, he would discreetly go about his own business, perhaps exercising, reading, or scribbling something with a pen and paper.
Living together was much more stable than Sheng Yi had imagined.
"Wow, looking at it this way, Old Qian isn't stingy at all. That's more like it. A young lady should live in a big house."
As Sheng Yi got up to get something, Wu Simin noticed the renovation behind her and forgot what she was going to say. She pulled her aside and exclaimed how well Lao Qian had treated her.
Sheng Yi put her phone back on the table and glanced at the man sitting not far away. He seemed completely oblivious to the outside world, remaining motionless.
Sheng Yi silently praised Wu Simin's focus. Wu Simin continued to marvel, then abruptly shifted to an inspirational tone, "Sure enough, no matter what industry you're at the top of, you don't have to worry about making a living. I need to work harder too!"
Sheng Yi was already used to the girl's eccentricities, and couldn't help but laugh and agree with her.
The two girls always have endless topics to talk about when they get together. Recently, Sheng Yi has been busy with work and hasn't had much time to call her, so Wu Simin just kept pouring out her pent-up stories:
Is XX better looking in photos or in person? I heard he looks completely different from his retouched pictures.
Is xxx really that handsome? My friend really likes him. Could you get me an autographed photo next time we meet?
...
The phone call lasted until almost 10 p.m. before she hung up, and Sheng Yi was almost sleepy by the end. As she yawned and was about to go back to her room, someone grabbed her hand as she passed the sofa, and a pleasant voice followed, "Yi Yi, you should keep me company."
She stayed with her for quite a while, and Sheng Yi, no longer sleepy, became very excited again. It was clear that Wen Shili was also very excited, but he was much calmer than her, and in the end, he could push her away with an innocent look on his face, as if she were the villain who had forcibly taken the girl.
The next day, when the alarm clock rang, it felt like torture. Sheng Yi buried herself in the blankets and didn't want to move at all. There was someone outside the side door who dutifully provided a wake-up service.
She opened the door listlessly and saw the man looking refreshed. Compared to him, she was like a weak young lady in a storybook whose life force had been drained, while he was a blatant vixen.
The vixen gently ruffled her messy hair, saying, "Hurry up and finish washing up so we can have breakfast."
Sheng Yi didn't know when it started, but he found that he rarely had time to sit down and eat a proper breakfast. Whenever their schedules aligned, he would diligently supervise. If they really didn't have time to eat, they would have to take it to go.
It has to be said that the food made by the nanny Wen Shili hired was very much to Sheng Yi's liking, and Sheng Yi had no reason to refuse. It wasn't until she discovered that the dress that was delivered was so tight that even lifting her arm was difficult after zipping it up that she realized something was seriously wrong!
The sky has fallen, it really has.
Sheng Yi, who was always envied by countless relatives and friends for her ability to eat whatever she wanted without gaining weight, never imagined that one day she would be troubled by weight issues.
Looking at her utterly dejected expression, Jingjing checked several times before looking at her seriously. "You haven't gained much weight." To the naked eye, it was negligible.
Upon hearing the sound, Sheng Yi collapsed, and she knew that Jingjing wouldn't lie.
Fortunately, after emergency treatment, the extra few ounces of weight quickly turned into sweat and flowed away. While netizens were admiring the photos of the scene, they had no idea what kind of suffering she had recently endured.
Her fan count is still skyrocketing, jumping several times in just a few days. Aside from the promised fan reward for reaching 10 million, which was delivered on time, her studio didn't have time to prepare any celebratory materials as she continued to break through.
Seeing her packed schedule, her fans couldn't bear to see her working too hard, so they decided to forgo all the vlogs and photos and just do a live stream instead.
The studio saw the suggestion and thought about it. Hey, this would save a lot of trouble. Both parties happily agreed to go with this plan!
Sheng Yi owed a debt that was almost up until the end of the year, and taking advantage of a quieter evening, the studio quickly sent out a notice.
In reality, most of the fans were cute young girls, and Sheng Yi was already used to their enthusiastic chatter. Like old friends, there was no need for elaborate clothes or makeup; they would just gather together and talk about this and that, and half an hour would pass in no time. Finally, when the agreed-upon end time arrived, a group of people were still reluctant to let them go. Sheng Yi glanced at the time, her eyes filled with a sense of helplessness.
What can I do? Spoil her, of course. She shrugged. "Okay, I'll order some takeout then."
Wen Shili was away on a business trip for the past few days, and she rarely got off work early. She originally planned to cook something for herself and didn't ask the housekeeper to come.
Seeing her little expressions while choosing her meals, and even muttering to herself as she watched, the live stream chat was filled with laughter. People started giving her suggestions and sharing what they were eating that night. As the names of the dishes were scrolled by, Sheng Yi's mouth watered, and she wanted to have one of everything. But remembering the tragedy she had suffered recently, she restrained herself.
She placed the order and discussed it with her fans, saying, "Let's agree in advance that I'll log off once the food arrives."
At first, the comments were full of "uh-huh," but later they started praying that the delivery guy would be slow, which made Sheng Yi both laugh and cry.
Even at this hour, people are still continuously entering the live stream room, and the barrage of comments is dazzling. Sheng Yi can only selectively look at and reply to them.
Fans of her looks, her dramas, her career, and even casual fans all gathered together, making it impossible to distinguish their affiliations. For example, someone with the nickname "Sheng Yi's 108th Husband" kept spamming the screen in the live stream asking about her next drama. Sheng Yi imagined the scene of all 108 husbands gathered together...emmm, this sister is really a bit bold.
"My next project hasn't been decided yet. Yes, just take the news from the outside with a grain of salt. What kind of role do I want to play? There aren't really any restrictions on the genre; anything challenging is fine..."
Sheng Yi was chatting with someone when she faintly heard a noise outside the door. Could it be the takeout delivery? She stood up and gestured for everyone to wait a moment. The live chat was already filled with cries of "Sister, don't go!"
As soon as he opened the door, he bumped right into the person who had just entered. Wen Shili stood in the living room, looking travel-worn, with water droplets still clinging to his hair and radiating the chill of the outside air.
Sheng Yi handed him a towel, which he took and wiped himself haphazardly a couple of times. As the shadow fell over him, she only had time to ask, "What are you doing?"
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