Chapter 137 The Promise
This has broadened the horizons of many netizens.
[The "super A" brother you all talk about is actually a slutty bottom, are you satisfied now?]
[What an amazing scene! I never knew chrysanthemums had so many uses...]
Being the top or the bottom is fine, but repeatedly interfering in other people's relationships and marriages is just too immoral, isn't it?
[This isn't just immoral, it's downright shameless! No wonder my favorite couple hasn't interacted at all; he broke them up!]
[The high-class duck rolls and rolls and rolls]
This kind of person doesn't deserve to be a star at all; he'll set a bad example for teenagers. I strongly suggest banning Tan Jingcheng.
He's already been kicked out of the production crew; the next step should be for him to get out of the entertainment industry altogether.
[Well done, production team of "Legend of the Dragon"! We absolutely cannot condone artists with bad records.]
[I don't mean to speak up for Tan Jingcheng, but the male lead died, what will happen to this drama? Shufen (a book fan) is still looking forward to the TV adaptation.]
[Are there still fans in the world hoping for a TV adaptation of Shuyu? That's rare! But honestly, if this drama is completely shelved, it'll be a real shame for Mo Yu; Xia Mian's portrayal was incredibly faithful to the original.]
[Heh, Xia Mian isn't any better; she probably just wants Tan Jingcheng kicked out, doesn't she?]
[Isn't it normal for Xia Mian to hate Tan Jingcheng for seducing her husband? It's a modern era, why should you expect to get along with your husband's mistress? You should probably cut off your braids already!]
[Hiss... I've noticed something. Tan Jingcheng and Xia Mian's husband are having an affair. Xia Mian's husband is incredibly powerful, so why didn't he help Tan Jingcheng secure his position?]
The feelings weren't deep enough.
[What kind of feelings could there be between a man and a duck? It's nothing more than a physical relationship. Who cares whether the duck lives or dies?]
[Tan Jingcheng's attempt to seduce Xia Mian's husband doesn't guarantee success. The so-called "having an affair" is merely wishful thinking on the part of netizens. Did you really believe it?]
If it's fake, why doesn't the Zhou family deny it?
Whether intentionally or not, netizens have started arguing again about whether Tan Jingcheng and Zhou Pingchuan had an affair.
Both sides stuck to their own versions of events, and at the height of the argument, the Kepler Group's official account surprisingly issued a statement:
[Recently, regarding the unauthorized filming of Tan Jingcheng and our company's chairman, Mr. Zhou, we have filed a lawsuit against the party who took the photos. Mr. Zhou and Tan Jingcheng have no relationship whatsoever, and our company reserves the right to pursue legal action against any speculation or rumors.]
Kepler is a man of few words but ruthless action. A short blog post revealed a great deal: the Zhou family patriarch and Tan Jingcheng do not know each other and have no relationship whatsoever. Meanwhile, the paparazzi who took the photos have been sued. Whoever dares to fabricate stories again, we will absolutely not let them get away with it.
Most importantly, the official Weibo account didn't give Tan Jingcheng any face at all, directly calling him by his full name and not even bothering to add a title like "Mr."
Summer Sleep fans were absolutely thrilled!
The legal teams of large corporations are on a completely different level from the lawyers that ordinary people can access. Kepler has hired a top-tier legal team from around the world.
Using top-tier legal professionals to handle this trivial matter in the entertainment industry is like "using a sledgehammer to crack a nut," but it also shows that the Zhou family tycoon is truly furious.
He was utterly disgusted by baseless rumors.
This also indirectly shows that, as stated in the statement, the Zhou family patriarch and Tan Jingcheng really have absolutely no connection.
Kepler responded with a powerful counterattack, leaving netizens no room for further speculation and prompting them to shut up.
Of course, there are definitely some fearless individuals, but we're not talking about Tan Jingcheng and Zhou Pingchuan: [Family members, I'm blown away! There have been minor celebrities who tried to use the Zhou family for publicity before, but the Zhou family patriarch completely ignored them. Even when the media asked him, he just frowned and walked away. Unlike this time, where he's making such a fuss, desperately trying to prove his innocence, as if he's particularly afraid of Xia Mian misunderstanding.]
[Yeah, yeah, it's almost like they're about to put a megaphone in Xia Mian's ear and shout: "Wife, I'm innocent, please forgive me!!!"]
[And by doing this, Xia Mian is so dignified. There are plenty of petty people in the world of fame and fortune who like to piggyback on others' popularity, and the person being piggybacked on doesn't have the energy to deal with such trivial matters; it doesn't affect their profits, so they just ignore it. But the Zhou family tycoon wouldn't allow their relationship to be tainted even the slightest bit… He loves it!]
Holy crap, that's so true, he loves it!
Jay Chou: Wife, waaaaah!
[You guys are so sneaky! You're trying to trick me into dating again!]
Damn it, I'm starting to get love-struck!
Beijing, Longxi No. 1.
Zhou Pingchuan sat in his study, his computer screen split, with video streaming software on the left and Weibo on the right.
"...Our plan has shown initial results...Hey, Zhou, are you listening?"
In the video, John, an overseas partner, was talking when he suddenly realized that the person opposite him didn't seem to be paying attention to him, so he asked a question.
Zhou Pingchuan then looked away from the right side of the screen: "John, I'm listening."
Really? But John didn't think Jay Chou was listening. He asked in broken Chinese, "I know it's late at night there. You should rest first, and we can video chat again tomorrow."
After saying that, he waited for Zhou Pingchuan to refuse. After all, Zhou Pingchuan was known for his high efficiency. In Chinese terms, he would finish what needed to be done today and never put it off until tomorrow.
Surprisingly, the other party agreed: "OK, my assistant will contact you to schedule a time."
The video suddenly went black as soon as he finished speaking. John stared at the black screen, speechless for a long time.
He had always admired Zhou Pingchuan, who was intelligent, bold, and hardworking. From the moment he met Zhou Pingchuan, Zhou Pingchuan had never been lazy in his work.
Today, Zhou seemed distracted, and ended the call prematurely before the matter was fully discussed. Even though it wasn't urgent, shouldn't a preliminary agreement have been reached?
What's wrong with Jay Chou today? Did I say something wrong and make him angry? Oh my god, what should I do?! Great Jesus, save me!
Meanwhile, Zhou Pingchuan completely ignored how anxious John was.
He closed the video interface and his gaze lingered on the comments section below Kepler's statement.
When Zhou Pingchuan saw "He loves it so much", he looked slightly puzzled, clearly not understanding where netizens got their judgment from.
Upon seeing the phrase "proving innocence," Zhou Pingchuan's expression turned cold and stern. What else could he prove besides proving innocence? Did he prove he had angered Xia Mian?
Upon seeing the phrase "especially afraid that Xia Mian will misunderstand," Zhou Pingchuan's expression gradually softened.
Yes, he really didn't want Xia Mian to misunderstand.
Or to put it another way, he was coaxing Xia Mian.
To coax that stubborn, easily angered child.
But now, the kid should be calmed down, right?
Zhou Pingchuan chuckled, took out his phone, and dialed Xia Mian's number.
A short while later, a groggy voice came through the receiver: "Third Master."
"Go to sleep?"
"Yes, I just fell asleep not long ago."
An hour had passed since Kepler issued his statement; it was time to go to bed. Zhou Pingchuan asked, "The statement just now..."
“I saw it,” Xia Mian interrupted before he could finish, “I saw everything, thank you Third Master.”
The boy spoke calmly, without the slightest emotional fluctuation, as if Kepler's ability to issue a statement or not would have no impact on him whatsoever.
Zhou Pingchuan frowned. Had he been angry for far too long this time?
He took a deep breath, patiently prepared to give a formal explanation—and only this once: "I was busy the past few days and didn't pay attention to the internet. I only found out the whole story today. It's a bit late to remove Tan Jingcheng from the list."
Oh, it was him who withdrew. Xia Mian had a vague premonition.
"It's okay," Xia Mian replied quickly and casually.
Zhou Pingchuan was taken aback for a moment: "I don't know Tan Jingcheng. That night, he knocked on my car window and asked if I could take him back to his hotel, but I refused. The dashcam footage can prove it."
Zhou Pingchuan himself didn't realize that he had broken the self-imposed framework of "only explaining once" and had also gone against his usual style of doing things.
"Third Master, I understand... What I mean is, knowing that you ordered Tan Jingcheng to be sidelined and had Kepler issue a statement, I knew that there was definitely nothing between you and Tan Jingcheng, and that it was all just hype and speculation. Thank you for spending manpower and resources to preserve this marriage and make me look more respectable in public, but actually... it's okay."
Xia Mian paused for a moment: "I don't know if you still remember what I said when I proposed to you when we first met. I promised you that after marriage, I would remain absolutely loyal, not cause trouble, not be clingy, and not interfere with your private life. Since you chose me, I should keep my promise."
"Whether it's Tan Jingcheng, Wang Jingcheng, or Zhao Jingcheng, it's your freedom to associate with whichever Jingcheng you choose. I won't say anything or interfere. Third Master, please rest assured."
The boy spoke in a flat tone, so flat that it sounded like he was discussing whether the dinner was good or which clothes were worth buying this season.
But they had already exchanged betrothal gifts, obtained their marriage certificate, announced it to the world, and even... kissed.
Xia Mian's words brought them back to where they started.
At this moment, holding his phone, Zhou Pingchuan suddenly felt a little uncertain—had this incident caused too much of a stir, and Xia Mian still hadn't vented her anger?
Or is it really... a desire to fulfill the so-called "promise" made back then?
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