Chapter 246 Dinner Party
In the past, upon hearing Zhou Pingchuan's words, "If others have it, you must have it too," Xia Mian would immediately search for other people's wedding photos, compare them, and present them to Zhou Pingchuan in a way that was more handsome, more glamorous, and more grand than any of the other photos.
But now, he feels that marriage is his and Zhou Pingchuan's story, and as long as he is happy, others don't need to know, nor is it necessary for them to know.
Does it mean that Zhou Pingchuan doesn't like him just because others say so? Does it mean that he's truly unhappy just because others say his marriage is unhappy?
Neither.
He was too young and impulsive in the past, often losing himself in external opinions, which made both of them unhappy.
Only after the misunderstanding was cleared up did he realize how absurd those emotions had been. Happiness is personal, not something to be shown to outsiders. Like wedding photos, it's something to keep as a memento, something to look back on when you're older, a grandfather, to reminisce about your youth. Not something to hang on the wall for others to admire and praise.
Xia Mian raised her eyebrows: "Just pick a few outfits. I look good even in a garbage bag, I don't need clothes to embellish me."
“Indeed, but our family isn’t so poor that you need to wear garbage bags,” Zhou Pingchuan affirmed his narcissism while making the decision for him, “Teacher Pang, keep all the ones Xia Mian chose.”
Teacher Pang nodded, already anticipating how busy he would be, and also anticipating the attention he would receive for personally designing the wedding dress for the head of a top conglomerate: "Okay, I'll put aside the less important work and dedicate myself to serving you wholeheartedly."
Zhou Pingchuan nodded slightly: "Thank you for your hard work."
Xia Mian was busy until evening before he finished trying on all the looks. This was even though he was too tired and only tried on the clothes for the last few outfits without changing his makeup or styling.
After seeing the studio off, Xia Mian slumped onto the sofa like a limp noodle, groaning, "My God, even taking wedding photos is this complicated, how tiring must the real wedding be?"
Only after he finished speaking did he realize that his words carried a hint of testing. But he had indeed said it casually, without any other intention.
"Weddings are very complicated, leave it to me, you just need to have fun and complete the ceremony."
What?! Xia Mian's eyes widened—he couldn't have heard wrong, could he? Zhou Pingchuan had already started preparing for the wedding!
Xia Mian was itching to know: "How complicated is it?"
Zhou Pingchuan smiled and said, "I won't tell you yet."
That bastard, he actually kept it a secret. But Xia Mian liked the feeling of opening blind boxes, so she barely suppressed her curiosity and didn't ask any further questions.
During the day, while she was putting on makeup, Xia Mian texted Zhao Xiaohui to tell him that she was free the next day, and Zhao Xiaohui then scheduled the dinner for the following evening.
Zhao Xiaohui became famous early and bought property in Beijing ten years ago, not far from Longxi. Two hours before the dinner, Xia Mian set off early to the store to select a set of wine glasses and a pair of candlesticks, and then delivered the gifts.
He arrived first, followed by Zhang Yuno, with Yao Yao arriving last, twenty minutes late. Zhao Xiaohui opened a bottle of baijiu and gestured to Yao Yao, "Brother, explain yourself."
Yao Yao filled his glass with wine: "Sigh, I won't argue anymore, I accept the punishment!" With that, he tilted his head back and downed the wine in his glass.
"...Damn, this is a special supply I've treasured for over ten years, and you just say you're going to do it?" Zhao Xiaohui said anxiously, wiping his sweat. "Brothers and sisters, drink up! Don't let this kid waste it all!"
Everyone burst into laughter and drank a toast together.
Among these people, Zhao Xiaohui, Yao Yao, and Xia Mian were undoubtedly the atmosphere-maker. Under the influence of alcohol, they chatted more and more happily, as if they had known each other for a long time.
Before the dinner ended, Zhao Xiaohui took a group photo with his phone, asked for everyone's opinion, and then posted it on Weibo.
Because the variety show has not yet been announced and is still in the confidential stage, Zhao Xiaohui deliberately did not film the guests' faces, only their upper bodies. Some people's hands were exposed, while others' were not.
Netizens instantly channeled Sherlock Holmes:
[That black leather cord bracelet looks so familiar... Oh, I remember now, Zhang Yuno wore it in his latest MV! I thought it looked good, and I even searched for it on all platforms!]
[Ahhhhh, my Yao Bao! Yao Bao is definitely the furthest from the camera; he wore this outfit to the airport today!]
Who is that person in the white short-sleeved shirt?
Judging from the arms, it should be a man.
[Her hands are strangely beautiful.]
Zhao Xiaohui has always focused on his talent and doesn't actively manage his social media presence. He only posts occasionally, and his Weibo account has just two million followers.
When the post was first published, it didn't get many views. But once Yao Yao was recognized, a bunch of female fans flooded the comments section, and the Weibo post's popularity soared, leading countless passersby to join in the game of guessing the identity of the "man in the white short-sleeved shirt."
As the guessing went on, a marketing account dropped a screenshot, immediately ending the game: "[A certain slow-life variety show has been approved, with cast members: Liang Qiuhong, Zhao Xiaohui, Xia Mian, Yao Yao, Zhang Yuno, and Yu Xingtong]"
Netizens suddenly realized:
[It matches perfectly! There's only one boy left: Xia Mian. The guy in the white short-sleeved shirt is Xia Mian!]
[Hahaha, the production team really knows how to choose guests! Each one is hilarious. I'm ordering electronic pickled vegetables now, can't wait for them to launch!]
【Ahhhhhh, my darling darling darling, Mommy misses you!】
So, is this the recording location? It's going for a warm and cozy feel; it looks like it'll be quite good.
[This isn't a recording studio. I've been a fan of Hui-ge for years; the picture should be of his home.]
I agree. Hui Ge's IP is based in Beijing, which fits perfectly.
People started discussing this unannounced variety show, and most viewers expressed great anticipation.
But soon, someone noticed a key point: "Judging from this, the guests must have gone to Zhao Xiaohui's house for dinner. Why didn't Liang Qiuhong and Yu Xingtong go?"
[Liang Qiuhong is probably on Hong Kong Island. She's too old to hang out with young people.]
Where is Yu Xingtong?
Something's up.
[Did the person asking this question not finish elementary school? The entertainment industry also has networks; people need to stick together for support. LQH is a Hong Kong star who comes to the mainland mainly to make money; he doesn't need to be part of any cliques. As for YXT, he probably didn't get into any cliques and was ostracized.]
Why exclude beautiful women?
[Being disliked, hahaha]
Please focus on the beauty herself and don't believe the rumors spread by unscrupulous marketing accounts, thank you!
The entertainment industry's social networks have always been a popular topic among netizens, and thanks to Zhao Xiaohui's Weibo post, this unannounced variety show has received unprecedented attention.
Yu Xingtong, who searches for her own name every day using a secondary account, naturally saw it as well.
She clicked on the comments section, and the further she scrolled down, the angrier she became, especially at the comment saying she was disliked. She's beautiful and has a great figure, who wouldn't like her?
There are just some petty people causing trouble.
She was furious, so she quickly contacted her agent and asked them to release the backstage vlog she had recorded a few days earlier.
That night, while Zhang Yuno was sound asleep, he texted Xia Mian: "Xia, you... got divorced?"
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