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"It's time."
"Xuanxuan?"
A deep, pleasant male voice appeared in the live stream, and it sounded somewhat familiar.
Before Xie Zhiyan could utter his second sentence, Ning Yuxuan quickly spoke up, explaining the current situation in rapid succession: "I'm recording a program right now, and I need your help to answer a question. I can only pass if I answer it correctly."
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by a reply: "Okay."
Ning Yuxuan interrupted quickly, not giving Xie Zhiyan a chance to say more than a few words.
However, some people in the live stream immediately recognized Xie Zhiyan's identity.
[Is that Mr. Xie's voice? It sounds very much like him!]
[It seems to be him? Although the voice on the phone is a bit distorted, it should definitely be Xie Zhiyan.]
Some viewers also noticed the issue with the way the names were addressed.
Did I mishear, or...? Why did I hear President Xie call out "Xuanxuan" as his first word??
[It should be Yu Xuan, right? That's what he called Ning Yu Xuan all day yesterday.]
[No, no, I heard Xuanxuan too! It's a pity I didn't record it. Damn it, why can't this live stream be replayed anytime!]
When Xie Zhiyan called Ning Yuxuan by her childhood name, the first "Xuan" was pronounced relatively lightly, and the sound transmitted through the phone was somewhat distorted, making it difficult to distinguish.
There was a heated debate in the live stream about whether he was calling her "Yu Xuan" or "Xuan Xuan".
CP fans firmly believe it must be the latter, while many others think it's the former, and that the pronunciation was unclear, leading to a misunderstanding.
However, everyone was soon drawn to the content of their conversation.
Ning Yuxuan: "I'll tell you the question, and you just need to give me the answer. The question is: What film and television works have I appeared in?"
Xie Zhiyan: "Does it count if it hasn't been released yet?"
Ning Yuxuan: "...That doesn't count!"
She had a cameo role in director Zhang Tai's "The Tide Order." She mentioned it briefly when she was on the phone with Xie Zhiyan in Jiangcheng that night, and she didn't expect him to remember it.
Xie Zhiyan's voice was steady: "That's two books. In chronological order, 'If Story' and 'My Crystal Lover'."
In the live stream, staff members gave a gesture indicating that the answer was correct.
Ning Yuxuan also received a signal that the challenge had been successful in her earphones.
In the control room, amusement park staff pressed the stop button, and the pirate ship began to slow down.
The discussion in the live stream room was even more heated.
[What if? If I remember correctly, this should be the work by Ning Fei, the author whom Mr. Xie mentioned yesterday as his favorite, right?]
[Is Ning Yuxuan in that movie? I don't know that.]
I just checked, and Ning Yuxuan's name isn't listed in the supporting characters section.
Judging from the release date of that movie, Ning Yuxuan should have been under ten years old at that time, right?
Could it be a mistake by the production team?
CP fans have quickly found the key point.
[The production team definitely did their research; if they say it exists, then it exists! The key point is: Ning Yuxuan appears in Xie Zhiyan's favorite movie!!!]
[Aaaaaah, isn't this just a disguised confession?! I'm so happy!]
The question-and-answer session has ended.
But for some reason, as the pirate ship descended lower and lower, the staff still did not disconnect from Xie Zhiyan's phone.
Ning Yuxuan: "Okay, my challenge is complete, thank you."
Xie Zhiyan: "You're welcome."
Ning Yuxuan: "We're moving on to the next segment."
Xie Zhiyan hummed in agreement.
Ning Yuxuan: "Mr. Xie, I'm sorry to have bothered you. You can go back to your work now."
Xie Zhiyan said indifferently, "I won't bother you. It's Sunday, and I'm resting."
Ning Yuxuan: "..."
Who cares if he's resting or not? She's just reminding him it's time to hang up!
Xie Zhiyan added, "Is Teacher Ning here too? Please give my regards to Auntie."
The pirate ship has come to a near stop.
Ning Yuxuan: "Okay, I will."
The amusement park staff walked down from the ground onto the ride to help Ning Yuxuan unlock the safety buckle.
Ning Yuxuan got off the pirate ship and waved to everyone to show that she was alright.
The staff member then spoke up: "Thank you for your cooperation, Mr. Xie. We'll hang up the phone now."
Ning Fei looked at her daughter with some concern: "Are you feeling alright?"
The previous activity lasted for several minutes, and Ning Fei was worried that her daughter might be feeling unwell.
"I'm fine." Ning Yuxuan smiled. "The view from up there is great. I saw a bumper car over there, and I'd really like to play on it."
Ning Fei was relieved to see that her daughter's expression was normal.
The next person to complete the challenge was Jiang Ning'an, while Ning Yuxuan sat down on a bench next to Ning Fei.
Ning Fei knew that her daughter had no intention of making her relationship with Xie Zhiyan public, so she didn't mention the phone call earlier and kept her eyes on Jiang Ning'an.
The viewers in the live stream were still discussing it tirelessly.
Meanwhile, some netizens have already taken action.
Since the production team said that Ning Yuxuan would appear in "If Story", there must be some basis for it.
This movie is quite old, but you can still find the original version to watch on several video streaming platforms.
Finally, perseverance paid off, and a netizen found a clue.
The name "Ning Yuxuan" did not appear in the cast list at the end of the movie "If Story".
However, they discovered that one of the three actresses who played the female protagonist's daughter was named "Lin Yuxuan".
In the film, these three actresses play the protagonist's daughter at ages four, eight, and fifteen, respectively.
According to the information, Ning Yuxuan was around eight years old during the filming of this movie, which matches the age.
Netizens then found the time period in the movie where "Lin Yuxuan" appeared.
The scene is the female protagonist and her daughter playing on the beach at sunset. Since this part is used as a transition, the daughter only appears from behind.
It just so happens to be the same scene that Xie Zhiyan mentioned on the show, the one that left a deep impression on him.
All these facts point to one possibility, and combined with Ning Fei's past retirement from the entertainment industry, secret marriage, and childbirth, the answer is obvious.
Ning Yuxuan and Lin Yuxuan are the same person. It's likely that Ning Fei had only recently divorced when the movie was released and hadn't yet been able to change her daughter's surname, which is why the end credits listed "Lin" instead of "Ning".
Upon discovering this fact, netizens immediately compiled all the clues into an article and published it.
During the live broadcast of "Mom," Jiang Ning'an has completed her challenge, and the guests have moved on to the next game location.
On Weibo, related topics quietly climbed the trending list.
#Ning Yuxuan once played Ning Fei's daughter in a movie#
Another topic related to couples is also gaining popularity.
#Ning Yuxuan Xie Zhiyan#
Clicking on the first topic reveals a detailed analysis by netizens, proving that Ning Yuxuan herself played Ning Fei's daughter in the movie.
Clicking on the second topic reveals nothing but posts about shipping couples.
In yesterday's program, Xie Zhiyan said that his favorite work is Ning Fei's "If Story". At first, no one paid much attention to it, thinking that the work Xie Zhiyan liked was relatively niche.
However, after it was discovered that Ning Yuxuan appeared in the movie, and Xie Zhiyan himself specifically pointed out the scenes in which Ning Yuxuan appeared, the nature of the matter changed.
CP fans are thrilled.
Isn't this just a subtle way of showing off their relationship? Xie Zhiyan seems to be saying he likes movies, but isn't he actually saying he likes Ning Yuxuan?!
[Yes! Otherwise, why would he specifically mention the scene where Ning Yuxuan appeared!]
[And what's more! In the latest episode, Xie Zhiyan spoke with Ning Yuxuan again, mentioning this movie once more. Someone has already recorded it and posted it online!]
Besides the original viewers of the variety show, some netizens who were unaware of the facts also clicked on this topic.
With the goal of expanding their fanbase, CP fans are seizing every opportunity to promote the pairing.
[Interested netizens can check out the "Yanxuan CP" supertopic; there are already many well-edited CP-themed videos there!]
[Investing now is a sure thing! I have a feeling they'll officially announce their relationship soon!]
After yesterday's live broadcast ended, some fans of the couple edited several videos of them overnight using the footage.
All the interactions between Ning Yuxuan and Xie Zhiyan were edited into the video.
The three scenes of handing over grapes, tying an apron, and rolling up sleeves appear repeatedly in every CP video, shown from every angle, filling the screen with pink bubbles.
The output in the super topic is still increasing.
Yesterday, Ning Yuxuan asked Xie Zhiyan which scene from which work he liked the most, and it wasn't originally the scene most loved by CP fans.
In comparison, the scenes with physical contact seem sweeter and are more favored by the editors.
However, after the news that Ning Yuxuan had a cameo role in a movie was revealed today, this part has been given new meaning.
Some quick-fingered fans have already edited together yesterday's segment with today's live stream recording.
Xie Zhiyan's meaningful look when answering questions yesterday, and Ning Yuxuan's slight pause in expression, were all magnified and slowed down, becoming evidence of the two subtly showing off their relationship.
The "Xuanxuan" that was not very clear during their phone call today has also become a must-cut clip in every CP video.
In the comments section of a certain CP video, a long-time viewer noticed a coincidence.
Why does Mr. Xie's voice on the phone sound so similar to a male voice that appeared in a program a long time ago?
[Yes, I remember you too! It was when Ning Yuxuan was on the phone with someone on speakerphone, and suddenly a man's voice came through!]
The comments section refers to the second episode of the show, which was three weeks ago.
Ning Yuxuan and Jiang Ning'an were assigned to cook lunch together, and they each made phone calls to ask for help from outside the venue.
When Ning Yuxuan was on the phone, a very pleasant male voice suddenly came through, which caused quite a stir when the show aired.
However, no netizens were able to find out who that person was, and so it was gradually forgotten by everyone.
Now that the old story has resurfaced, someone has found the replay of the program again and compared it with Xie Zhiyan's voice on the phone in this episode.
The same person's voice, when recorded directly through a microphone at the recording studio, may sound quite different from the voice transmitted through a telephone and then transcribed.
By comparing voices that are both coming from the same phone, the difference becomes quite obvious.
The male voice that taught Ning Yuxuan to "put the oil in first" back then is more than 80% similar to Xie Zhiyan's voice when answering questions today.
After this secret was discovered, the CP fans went completely crazy.
[My goodness, teachers, you guys are amazing! You even spotted such a subtle hint!]
So! Back in the second episode, President Xie had already called Xuanxuan and even taught her how to make cola chicken wings!!!
[Ning Yuxuan's tone was so sweet back then! It was exactly like she was being affectionate with her boyfriend!]
[Sobbing, the more we dig into the Yanxuan CP, the more interesting and sweeter it becomes!]
Thanks to the efforts of CP fans, the topic #NingYuXuanXieZhiYan# has been gaining popularity.
At the same time, several marketing accounts also suddenly started publishing articles almost simultaneously.
The content posted was not related to the CP (couple pairing), but rather Ning Yuxuan's so-called "dirt".
Entertainment Insider 001: An insider has revealed that Ning Yuxuan, daughter of actress Ning Fei, who recently gained popularity through the variety show "Dear Mom," is completely different in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Not only is her attitude towards staff extremely poor, but she also treats her fellow actors in a very condescending and rude manner.
Entertainment Seventeen Sister: Let's talk about a celebrity offspring who's recently gained a lot of attention because of a family-themed variety show. Many netizens seem to think she's a nice person, and she projects an image of being understanding and easy to get along with. However, many insiders say that she actually has a terrible temper.
As these marketing accounts revealed information, an old video was also unearthed.
It's a vlog posted by an actress named Yin Xueyao from the cast of "My Crystal Lover," which starred Ning Yuxuan.
The video begins with Yin Xueyao speaking to the camera, saying that today she will introduce her fans to the actors in this drama.
Then Yin Xueyao took photos of several actors on set and chatted with them. The actors who were photographed were very accommodating.
When Yin Xueyao walked up to Ning Yuxuan and tried to strike up a conversation, Ning Yuxuan glared at her fiercely.
Ning Yuxuan's expression was wary and alert: "Why are you taking pictures of me?"
Yin Xueyao: "I'm sorry, Xuanxuan, I just..."
Ning Yuxuan: "Don't call me that!"
The video then shows Yin Xueyao laughing at the camera: "Haha, Xuanxuan might not be in a good mood today, but it's okay, let's go see what the others are doing!"
When the vlog was released, many netizens criticized Ning Yuxuan in the comments section.
However, because Yin Xueyao didn't have many fans, and Ning Yuxuan wasn't famous at the time, the netizens' criticisms quickly subsided and didn't cause much of a stir.
Later, during the live broadcast of the first episode preview of "Dear Mom," some viewers mentioned that Ning Yuxuan had a bad temper, which was because of this video.
The video has now reappeared in the recommendations of marketing accounts, and has once again entered the public eye.
Netizens have differing opinions.
Many netizens felt that the timing of this video's appearance was quite subtle.
Is it because Ning Yuxuan is so popular lately? Why are such old videos being dug up?
[Is someone jealous and trying to sabotage Ning Yuxuan, so they dug up this vlog?]
Some people also questioned the content of the video.
[Actually, I don't think Ning Yuxuan said anything particularly offensive in it. It's Yin Xueyao who's acting strangely. Isn't the point of releasing this video to get fans to criticize Ning Yuxuan?]
I also think it's weird, especially that line "Xuanxuan might be in a bad mood," it's a bit teasing.
However, not everyone supports Ning Yuxuan.
Especially online, there are two groups that hate Ning Yuxuan the most—
Cen Meng and Cheng Xiyang's fans.
Hate lasts longer than love.
Cen Meng and Cheng Xiyang haven't appeared in public for a long time, and fans have basically given up. But when they saw Ning Yuxuan's scandals, their hatred was reignited.
[We see through it but won't say anything; let's wait and see Ning Yuxuan's downfall!]
I've said it before, Ning Yuxuan isn't a good person, but I didn't expect her to be so whitewashed after participating in a variety show.
With the combined efforts of marketing accounts, the hashtag #NingYuxuanHasABadTemper# also became a trending topic.
Then, another recording was leaked in this discussion.
First came Ning Shiyue's angry voice: "Cen Meng! How dare you show your face here?"
Then Ning Shiyue started yelling at Cen Meng: "Can't you have any shame?"
Interspersed throughout is Cen Meng's tearful lament: "You must be very angry to see that I can still get roles, right? But I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I still managed to secure a role that belongs to me! As long as I can act, I will never give up!"
Finally, Ning Yuxuan concluded in a cold tone: "You called me here, is this all you wanted to say?"
The recording has now ended.
It sounds as if Ning Shiyue and Ning Yuxuan were bullying Cen Meng together, and Cen Meng was arguing her case.
The blogger who leaked the recording claimed to be a recent graduate who had just entered the film and television industry. He said he happened to run into the three people talking while having dinner with the crew, and recorded a part of it.
Some netizens in the comments section questioned:
[A normal person would avoid hearing others' private conversations, so why would someone record it?]
The blogger replied: I didn't know any of these three people before, but Cen Meng is really pitiful. She was almost brought to tears by these two siblings. I couldn't bear to watch it anymore, so I recorded a few words to vent to my friend.
Some people have pointed out that there seems to be a problem with the recording: "Why is it so choppy? Has it been processed in some way?"
The blogger replied: [As I said, I couldn't stand it anymore and only started recording on a whim. I didn't use dedicated recording equipment; I used WeChat's voice message function, which is why the recording isn't clear.]
Some netizens also asked in the comments section: "When did this happen? If you really wanted to stand up for Cen Meng, why didn't you post it sooner?"
The blogger replied: "The Ning siblings are so popular, even if I knew what kind of people they are, I wouldn't dare say anything! It wasn't until today, after seeing someone expose them, that I finally mustered the courage to speak out. You can criticize me if you want; I just chose to do what I believed was right."
The appearance of this recording at this time perfectly corroborated the claim that Ning Yuxuan was two-faced.
Suddenly, a group of Ning Yuxuan's haters, mostly composed of former fans of Cen Meng and Cheng Xiyang, all emerged.
Good heavens, Ning Shiyue and Ning Yuxuan are both so mean!
[I'm just a passerby and don't know about the mess between Cen Meng and Ning Yuxuan, but it's really tasteless for those two to bully Cen Meng.]
Some have even attempted to write a history book.
[I suspected something was off about Cen Meng and Ning Yuxuan from the beginning. Could it be that all those negative things about Cen Meng were fabricated by Ning Yuxuan?]
[Perhaps Ning Yuxuan is the mistress! Cen Meng was framed!]
...
As time goes by, the topic of Ning Yuxuan and Xie Zhiyan's CP (couple pairing) and the negative information about Ning Yuxuan are both gaining popularity.
On one side, CP fans are gushing over how sweet it is, while on the other side, haters are hurling insults, as if they are from two different worlds.
As both topics rose to the top of the trending charts, the two sides finally intersected.
Fans in the CP supertopic reminded everyone that Ning Yuxuan was being attacked online, and asked everyone to find ways to support her.
Underneath the posts containing negative information about Ning Yuxuan, many fans are defending her.
These so-called dirt stories are so low-level! A vlog that proves nothing, an obviously manipulated recording—only a fool would believe them.
Is Cen Meng testing the waters for a comeback, hence the renewed attacks on Ning Yuxuan? Is this recording likely not made by Cen Meng herself but maliciously edited?
And under posts about shipping couples, the comments are no longer filled with "ahhh" and "so sweet," but discordant voices have gradually emerged.
[This is hilarious! These so-called CP fans are probably just Ning Yuxuan's fans dreaming, right? They're all projecting Ning Yuxuan onto them, wanting to be Cinderella and marry a domineering CEO?]
Wake up! Your pairing is fake. Ning Yuxuan and Xie Zhiyan are not even on the same level. Stop fooling yourselves with a bunch of cobbled-together clips.
[A shallow woman like Ning Yuxuan is lucky to be seen in the same frame as President Xie. If President Xie didn't know Ning Fei, do you think these two would ever have any connection?]
Netizens are dazzled by the gossip. Meanwhile, filming for "Dear Mom" continues.
After Ning Yuxuan and Jiang Ning'an finished their challenges, Ning Fei and Qin Man each made a phone call to their friends.
Next, the two mother-daughter pairs went to the Ferris wheel in the amusement park area and took a group photo at the highest point of the entire park.
After getting off the Ferris wheel, the group concluded their visit to the amusement park.
The atmosphere should have been warm and cozy, but the outside turmoil has affected the live broadcast room.
Just like on Weibo, there were also many netizens arguing in the bullet comments.
The production team also learned about the trending topics online; it seems that Ning Yuxuan has run into trouble.
However, having learned from previous experiences, the director quickly decided to proceed with today's live broadcast as scheduled.
The guests are currently on their way back to the villa. According to the schedule, the live broadcast will end after the guests return.
After a day of shooting on location, Ning Yuxuan rested on Ning Fei's shoulder, without looking at her phone.
Ning Fei was also resting with her eyes closed, and neither of them knew about the commotion outside.
Meanwhile, in Jiangcheng, Ning Shiyue had just finished filming a major scene and heard about the public opinion from other members of the crew.
When the person told Ning Shiyue what had happened, their tone was cautious, as if afraid that Ning Shiyue would become too agitated.
Everyone in the crew knows that Ning Shiyue cannot tolerate his family being hurt.
However, when Ning Shiyue saw the recording released by the so-called whistleblower, he merely twitched the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a mocking smile.
These people's methods are as clumsy and despicable as ever.
Ning Shiyue thanked the person who told him the news.
Then Ning Shiyue walked to his assistant's side and said lightly, "It's time. The recording I asked you to prepare can now come in handy."
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