Chapter 45 The one-of-a-kind brooch in the world has finally found a new owner.
After the reporter fabricated a completely nonsensical rumor, Cheng Qi initially wanted to cause trouble for the media. However, he then thought that there were plenty of celebrities and media outlets that had used him to generate buzz over the years, and dealing with these would be a waste of time.
More importantly, Xia Mian was brought by Zhou Pingchuan. He didn't know what Zhou Pingchuan was thinking, so he simply left her there and didn't bother with her anymore.
Meanwhile, upon seeing Xia Mian appear, the comments section was filled with confusion:
[Wasn't he arrested by Uncle Hat? Why is he doing a live stream now?]
[Die, legal bastards! Die, legal bastards!...]
[Could it be fake news? That can't be right. There are photos, live streams, and videos on the topic page, and there's no sign of them being photoshopped; it must be real.]
[Hilarious! Who would make a fake video to frame a nobody?]
[Could it be that the truth has been uncovered, he's innocent, and he's been released?]
[Stealing an idol~]
I advise you to watch your words. There has been no official statement yet, so don't slander them.
[Seriously?! This thief even has fans?! Are you blind?!]
Directly opposite the table was a large live-streaming screen, where the guests could see the audience's comments in real time, and their surprise was no less than that of the live-streaming comments.
Before the show aired, the director clearly informed the production team that the contract with Xia Mian had been terminated and that Xia Mian would be leaving the recording of "Infinite Escape"!
He actually returned unscathed!
What exactly happened?
Zheng Qiming and Qian Qian had been in the industry for a long time and were very knowledgeable about human relationships. They remained calm and pretended that nothing had happened, but they did not greet Xia Mian.
Zhu Ziqi looked completely bewildered. To hide his expression, he lowered his head and pretended to adjust the decorative pearls on his clothes.
Chang Yi and Zhang Yuno looked at him and mouthed, "Welcome back."
Unexpectedly, Qian Qian was at a loss and looked to the director for advice. The director, who was simply following orders, then considered asking the producer.
Chang Yi, however, pulled over an unused stool and placed it next to him, saying, "Come and sit down."
Xia Mian whispered, "Thanks, bro."
Out of the corner of his eye, Zhu Ziqi noticed how closely the two of them were sitting, and he almost ground his back teeth to powder.
Since the person was already inside the camera's view, it wouldn't be right to ask security to drag him out, so Qian Qian started chatting casually according to the script.
Since it's "Infinite Night Talk," the topic naturally revolves around "Infinite Escape." Everyone reminisced about the opportunity to participate in the show and the interesting things that happened during the recording process.
Zheng Qiming was the most senior, so out of politeness, Qian Qian called on him first. While he and Qian Qian were having a question-and-answer session, Zhu Ziqi secretly sent a message to his agent under the table.
Zhu Ziqi: [What are you doing?! Why did Xia Mian suddenly come back to the production crew?!]
Agent: [I don't know, I'm also inquiring.]
Agent: [It's possible someone paid money to bail him out first.]
Zhu Ziqi: [What about public opinion? Have you paid attention to it?]
Agent: [Nothing has changed; the prevailing opinion is still that Xia Mian committed theft. Furthermore, I just deployed all my online trolls; even if the tide turns, I can immediately steer it back.]
"That's good," Zhu Ziqi breathed a sigh of relief.
That brooch is a non-sale item that the brand lent her to wear for an event tomorrow. It's one of only one in the world, and it's no exaggeration to say it's priceless.
Although the brooch wasn't lost and was still in her possession, she only made a false police report. However, the brand will likely believe she and her team failed to properly safeguard it, which could affect future collaborations.
Currently, top-tier actresses generally lack fashion resources, especially since she has a high level of fan loyalty but no representative works, and her public image and national recognition are only so-so. It's very difficult for her to get high-end luxury brand endorsements. This time, her agent negotiated for a long time to secure the promotional ambassadorship.
If it weren't for Xia Mian—that control group—stealing her thunder and diverting Chang Yi's attention from her, she definitely wouldn't have gambled away her fashion resources.
It's all that disgusting summer sleeper's fault!!!
As it turned out, this person had been released from the detention center and was now hanging around in front of her again. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. She put away her phone and looked at Xia Mian: "I still remember the first time I met Xia. I asked him how he got here, and he said he took a taxi. Anyway, he was unknown and nobody recognized him. Now that our 'Infinite' has seen a surge in market share, Xia's outstanding performance has also garnered a lot of attention from viewers. From now on, he probably won't be able to take taxis anymore. He'll have to drive himself or take the company or family car, otherwise he might get secretly filmed."
After speaking, Zhu Ziqi smiled, her dimples appearing on her cheeks, looking pure and lovely. On the surface, she was praising Xia Mian's good performance and rising popularity, but in reality, she was alluding to Xia Mian's lack of a car and the fact that a taxi driver had exposed her "stolen goods" route.
Xia Mian could tell from his tone, and smiled calmly: "Thank you for reminding me."
His calm demeanor was like punching cotton, and that sense of powerlessness made Zhu Ziqi feel even more uncomfortable. He brought up the night they spent the night on the island again: "Now I'm getting busier and busier with work, and there are more and more things to do. I haven't gone out with my friends for a long, long time. The last time was the day before recording 'Carnival.' Let's hang out together again sometime. Xia had a great time that day."
It's another way of implying that he's unsophisticated.
Xia Mian smiled calmly and said, "Okay."
He didn't even break through! Zhu Ziqi was so angry he wanted to smash his phone.
Fortunately, the audience is now praising her, which has calmed her anger somewhat.
[Piggy is so kind. Xia Mian stole her things, but she still reminded Xia Mian and invited her to go to the island. She's truly an angel sent from heaven.]
Zhu Ziqi read the comment twice and felt that he was really an angel. He said to Xia Mian, "Wake me up when you go back to Beijing tomorrow. We'll travel together, and I'll give you a ride."
As she spoke, Zhu Ziqi glanced at the live chat, waiting for fans to continue praising her.
The comments on the screen suddenly started to look strange.
So Summer Sleep really didn't steal anything!
Not only did he not steal, Zhu Ziqi essentially lost what belonged to him. If he can't get it back, he'll have to seek compensation from Zhu Ziqi.
Who is that old man, and what gives him the right to make decisions?
[Hilarious! The head of Baoshili Group doesn't even recognize it. It's a product of one of his companies; he can give it to whomever he wants, do whatever he wants...]
...What were the audience saying? She couldn't understand it at all. What did "belonging to Xia Mian" mean? What did "taking charge" mean?
As she finished her topic, the close-up camera turned to Zhang Yuno, and she freed her hands to type for her agent under the table.
The agent was also a bit confused and sent her a Facebook message.
In the message, the head of the Baoshili Group excitedly shared the good news with fans—the one and only brooch in the world had finally found a new owner.
He wants to give it to Xia Mian, an actress from China!
This piece, renowned for its expensive materials and rare artistry, has long been considered one of Boucheron's masterpieces, a coveted item among socialites and celebrities. Unexpectedly, after being treasured for over a decade, its final destination is across the ocean!
Brand fans frantically searched for Xia Mian, eager to know who he was. While events in the luxury goods industry wouldn't normally generate widespread attention or ripples, Xia Mian happened to be at the center of a legal controversy, causing the news to quickly spread across the internet.
It is an indisputable fact that Bao Shili gave the brooch to Xia Mian, and Xia Mian returned to the live broadcast site unharmed after being arrested. All the evidence has confirmed that the "brooch incident" was just a misunderstanding!
Xia Mian is innocent; he never stole anything from Zhu Ziqi!
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