Chapter 24 The wealthy heiress Zhu Qingzhi can have anything she likes…
What are your thoughts on the trending topic of the "[Zhiji no Bi]" couple?
"My opinion is not important; everyone should just look at it rationally."
"How do you feel about beating out four nominees to win the Best Actress award?"
"I will continue to work hard, and I am very happy to have the audience's recognition."
"If you were to recommend a TV series, would you recommend 'Little Chongshan' or 'Wind Cliff'?"
"Recommend all my shows."
How do you feel when viewers say you're just a pretty face with no talent?
"Thank you for your recognition."
The organizers were being bombarded with insults in the live chat, but Zhu Qingzhi acted cute and gave a wink, easing the tense atmosphere.
"One last question..." the host paused.
This question was just thrown at us, and once it's asked, it's sure to cause a huge uproar. What were the organizers thinking?
He glanced nervously at the director, who calmly nodded, signaling him to continue.
"Why aren't you asking anymore? If you don't ask, then it's over, huh?" Zhu Qingzhi was still laughing it off.
The host suddenly felt a little sorry for her. Sigh, hopefully she can still smile after this question is asked.
At this moment, a blurry photo suddenly appeared on the large screen in the live broadcast room. It was a photo of a back view that had been digitally altered.
This is supposed to be a Q&A session, so why is a photo popping up out of nowhere? Did someone accidentally accidentally project the image instead of asking me a question?
Suddenly, everyone's attention turned to the host, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and ask the last question, "What do you think about your entering a luxury mansion in the middle of the night?"
The live stream chat exploded instantly, filling the screen with comments. Meanwhile, the actors who had been watching quietly in the chat room fell silent for a moment, exchanging glances with varying expressions.
Shen Yaozhi, who was sitting alone in the corner, frowned immediately upon hearing this. Without hesitation, she got up and walked over to the director to ask what it meant.
Lu Yizhao looked directly at Xiao Tang, only to see her with her head down, casually sipping the red wine in her hand.
It seems this was arranged by Mingyuan; now, Zhu Qingzhi can't escape it.
But the scene she had anticipated of Zhu Qingzhi being completely disoriented did not occur. On the small screen, a cold smile slowly curled up on Zhu Qingzhi's lips: "Is that so?"
Her smile quickly faded, and she lowered her head, saying casually, "This house is registered in my name. If it's not mine, whose is it? Or do we have to submit a report and make it public every time we go back to our own home these days?"
For a moment, the rapidly scrolling comments on the screen froze.
What?!
If I'm not mistaken, this looks like a seaside villa, worth tens of millions!
[Did you hear that! It's our daughter's own! Don't spread rumors!]
My wife is a rich heiress!!! She would never do that kind of thing!
[Going to scout the news during a typhoon? Give this paparazzi an award! (smiling face)]
Lu Yizhao was completely dumbfounded. In other words, Zhu Qingzhi didn't marry into a wealthy family; she herself was a wealthy family?!
What's so noble about her? With such a powerful backer waiting right in front of her, instead of sucking up to him, she goes against her at every turn?! Why doesn't God send down a bolt of lightning to smash her rotten head?!
Shen Yaozhi, who was negotiating with the director, was also stunned. She stared at the mischievous girl on the screen with big, questioning eyes. Combined with her words, she looked incredibly irritating.
The director's dismissive face instantly turned deathly pale, and he no longer cared about putting on airs in front of Shen Yaozhi, so he hurriedly left.
At this moment, Director Zheng became the calmest person in the entire hall. He picked up his wine glass and clinked it against the glass in Xiao Tang's hand, who was frozen in shock. The crisp sound of the glasses clinking together forcefully drew everyone's attention in the hall, which was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
He feigned surprise and smiled, "I'm sorry, Xiao Tang and I were both stunned when we heard this news."
It sounded like an apology, but the tone and actions were exaggerated, suggesting that he probably already knew.
Xiao Tang also knew that Director Zheng was provoking her and mocking her for the role she had worked so hard to get, which was actually unwanted by Zhu Qingzhi.
She gripped the wine glass tightly, the scarlet liquid like the surging blood in her heart, her eyes fixed on the relaxed woman on the screen.
Zhu Qingzhi tilted her head and asked with a smile, "By the way, which reporter provided this question?"
The host was completely baffled by Zhu Qingzhi's answer. When she spoke again, he frantically flipped through his cue cards, but this one was the only one that didn't clearly indicate which reporter asked the question.
"Don't be nervous. I just want to know who's so dedicated during a typhoon? They took such beautiful pictures of my house. As a courtesy, should I bring a few gifts to express my gratitude?"
The host blinked, looking for help as if he wanted to ask the director, but there was no one else in the corner except for the cold-faced Yama Shen Yao.
His heart skipped a beat, and a chill ran through him. Seeing that things were not going well, the staff next to him immediately stopped the live broadcast.
Zhu Qingzhi stared at the suddenly blacked-out screen opposite her, cursing inwardly but showing no outward sign. She picked up her tablet and greeted the audience with the view outside the window: "The weather isn't good today, otherwise you could see the sea from here."
We didn't chat much after that, and then the broadcast ended.
The phone screen kept flashing; it was Dani calling. She hesitated, but couldn't run away. Her identity, like fire, couldn't be kept secret forever; it would be exposed eventually.
She too would eventually get a severe scolding. And now that day has finally arrived!
The wind and rain outside intensified, and the window seemed to shake slightly from the pounding rain. Zhu Qingzhi took a deep breath and thought, "Let the storm rage on."
"Zhu Qingzhi! You're really something! You're a rich heiress! Why did you suffer so much following me before?"
Dani had been watching the live stream the whole time, and the last question made her dizzy. She had already thought about how to fight Chaoxing to terminate her contract.
The next second, Zhu Qingzhi's answer completely stunned her. If her assistant hadn't shaken her shoulders and woken her up, she would still think she was dreaming.
But as excited as she was, she still had to scold him: "It's not wrong for you to want to work hard on your own, but Miss, could you at least give me a heads-up?"
Zhu Qingzhi's gaze fell on the thin sticky note on the table. Wen Qi's handwriting was strong and vigorous; it had been handed to her along with the tablet. The blue-black ink and the powerful strokes were quite pleasing to the eye.
The matter has been resolved, but a picture of a person's back was leaked last night and could not be stopped.
【I've seen it. Although I didn't get a clear view of his face, it's still a potential problem. Be prepared if anyone asks about it later.】
【Feel sorry. 】
It's not Wen Qi's fault that the photos were leaked. She didn't get the news in time to begin with, and if something went wrong along the way, she could only leave it to fate. The fact that he was able to find the paparazzi and resolve the matter in such a short time is already quite impressive.
She looked away and said softly, "I'm sorry, I haven't been telling you the truth."
Whether she dies sooner or later, it's all the same. The difference between the effects of one nuclear bomb and two nuclear bombs isn't that significant. She was prepared to reveal everything. "Do you know Wen Qi?"
"Of course I know, the president of the Wen Group, who just got married into the Lu family." Dani sensed a hint of gossip and, recalling Zhu Qingzhi's comment in the live stream that her brother had given her a tablet, asked, "Are you his sister? I've never heard of him having a sister."
"Emmm," Zhu Qingzhi cleared her throat somewhat awkwardly, "I'm his wife."
“Oh, then…” Dani’s voice trailed off, “You…I…I’m not.”
Zhu Qingzhi didn't pause and said directly, "I've looked at Chaoxing's contract. Marital status is not a condition for termination."
"Oh, well..."
"I have no intention of going public, and neither does he."
"Oh, well..."
“I know that a secret marriage has a bad influence, but it’s a family marriage, and I can’t refuse. Just three years, three years from now…” Zhu Qingzhi stuck the sticky note on the lamp and didn’t continue.
Dani didn't say anything either. This conversation was full of information. The artist she had been managing for three years was actually the daughter of the Lu family in Beijing and the wife of the president of the Wen Group. She was definitely a major financial power!
When Zhu Qingzhi signed with Shangya, the company conducted a thorough background check, so it's impossible that anything was overlooked.
She also remembered that the section for Zhu Qingzhi's parents' information was blank, and the only family member was her 76-year-old maternal grandmother. However, the family was indeed well-off, and she had attended the best schools in Haicheng all the way through her education.
After her debut, many people have dug up her information. Take the last "casting change controversy" for example, she was basically exposed very thoroughly, but they still couldn't find out her identity.
It seems that the Lu family must be implicated in the fact that they were able to carry out such a meticulous and thorough job of concealing her identity.
"Well, it's a long story, I'll explain it to you later." Zhu Qingzhi's mood was clearly a little down, probably because she was worried that she would lose her temper.
In fact, she was indeed on the verge of losing her temper.
After Zhu Qingzhi revealed her true identity, Dani left the meeting room and stood alone at the end of the corridor, looking at a fern placed on the windowsill.
The swaying shadows of the trees on the ground were as clear as a pool of blue water. Dani suddenly remembered her first meeting with Zhu Qingzhi. In the early autumn afternoon, under the swaying shadows of the trees, she was just like that reflection.
"Sister Dani~, are you still listening?" Now, there was a very obvious coquettishness in her voice, which Dani could hear.
She let out a long sigh to prove that she was still listening. Thinking back to when Zhu Qingzhi was caught in a media storm and almost couldn't recover, she couldn't get any benefit from capital. It must be because her family didn't want her to appear in the entertainment industry.
Dani suddenly understood why Zhu Qingzhi wanted to hide her identity. She not only wanted to prove that she had the ability to be an actress, but also did not want her identity as an actress to hold her family back.
"I know your identity, but I still need to tell Director Yang that whether the contract with Chaoxing can continue depends on the client's decision."
Dani reached out and touched the freely growing asparagus fern beside her. The green bamboo swayed and gradually came to life. "But I still want to congratulate actress Zhu Qingzhi. You still have a long way to go. I will always be by your side."
When Zhu Qingzhi signed her contract with LR before, she reminded the person in charge of LR, who said it didn't matter, so she didn't feel any pressure when she signed the contract. But it's different with [Yunshuiyao].
After much deliberation, she finally sent a WeChat message to Director Zheng. However, Director Zheng didn't react much, replying simply: "I understand. Prepare well for joining the crew in February."
Director Zheng didn't seem to care, and her anxious heart immediately calmed down.
When she came out of the bedroom, Wen Qi was not working; he was standing alone by the window.
The light of day was fading, and the wind was howling.
At ten o'clock, the sky was as thick as ink, and the rain relentlessly pounded against the glass window, the water droplets mingling and rolling like a complex ink painting.
The black shirt was tucked into the crisp trousers, and the long, slender silhouette with broad shoulders and a narrow waist resembled a unique protagonist in a traditional Chinese ink painting.
Zhu Qingzhi placed the tablet on the table and noticed that his computer desktop was still showing a blank PowerPoint slide. She pursed her lips, walked over to Wen Qi, and sincerely thanked him: "Thank you."
He turned to the side, pressing one shoulder down slightly, as if in a playful, somewhat improper manner. The rain seemed to have also covered his eyes with a layer of mist: "Is that all?"
A vague emotion suddenly sprouted in her heart, growing wildly and climbing upwards. The inexplicable flutter in her heart puzzled even Zhu Qingzhi herself. She asked, "Do you like me?"
Her expression was too serious, as if the person standing in front of her was not a suitor, but a prisoner.
Wen Qi suddenly chuckled, a short, suppressed laugh. He raised an eyebrow, the mist dissipated, and the protagonist of the ink painting jumped out of the picture, imbued with vivid colors: "What reward do you want?"
For some inexplicable reason, why can't she always keep up with his thought process?
Wen Qi didn't lower his head. He skillfully took out his phone and seemed to search and compare photos in the album for a while before saying unhurriedly, "You guessed it. But if you don't want a reward, then give me one."
Zhu Qingzhi's phone pinged. She mechanically opened it and found that Wen Qi had sent her a photo. It was the same photo she had sent him before, but the watermark had been removed and the colors had been adjusted.
"Reward me by changing the wallpaper so I can't see your face, that's not too much to ask, is it?" Wen Qi's voice was light, but it sounded like a tolling bell amidst the noisy wind and rain, each word striking her soul heavily. "Or do you prefer something else? I can handle that."
He scrolled through dozens of photos on his phone, and even someone as discerning as her couldn't really tell the difference. Did he think his phone had too much memory?
Zhu Qingzhi was extremely embarrassed, so she just randomly clicked on a picture to get it over with. Unexpectedly, this click went directly into his photo album. In a fleeting moment, she seemed to see a series of pictures and videos of her winning the Ocean Tide Award.
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Author's Note: Kiyoshi [frightened]: Huh?
Wen Qi [dog head with rose in hand]: Hmm~
Author [eating melon seeds]: Oh~
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