Hua Zheng suddenly felt that she might have used up all the good luck in her life by meeting Ni Jingxi.
So happy! It hit her on the head with a thud.
*
Shortly after the announcement was released, not only did major financial websites repost it, but even entertainment Weibo accounts shared it, making it a day of celebration for gossip lovers.
No one expected that the plot would take so many twists and turns and end up like this.
First, Huo Shenyan was suddenly seen wearing a wedding ring, then he was spotted entering and leaving an ancient town villa with Su Yiheng, sparking rumors of a romantic relationship. But before the rumors could even cool down, a denial was issued.
They did get married, but the person they married wasn't Su Yiheng.
However, many netizens felt something was off as they watched.
The top comment was: "I feel like I've seen this girl somewhere before, but I don't know where."
"Holy crap, I'm afraid I'm seeing things, but isn't the person Huo Shenyan is holding Ni Jingxi?"
"Hey bro, don't go! I think it's Ni Jingxi too. This girl is totally my type. I still have her ID photo on my phone."
This comment included a picture.
Everyone was curious about what kind of background this newlywed Mrs. Huo had.
But after a while, everyone felt that something was wrong, because this girl was indeed not an ordinary person, and they all knew her quite well.
"No way? Ni Jingxi married Huo Shenyan? But she was beaten up last time she reported on the news. If she had such a powerful background, would she have been beaten up?"
"Why is my crush married? I don't believe it!!!"
However, this photo has also made many girls extremely envious.
"Could any Photoshop expert please help me edit a picture so that Huo Shenyan is holding me instead of me?!"
Someone posted this comment under the announcement on Weibo, and surprisingly, someone actually helped to Photoshop the image.
So, in a short time, everyone started playing with this image, and it seemed to be trending towards being played in a way that was completely ruined.
The internet was abuzz with diverse opinions, it was quite a spectacle.
What truly ignited this issue and made it a hot topic was a Weibo post that was retweeted by the official Weibo account of the Shanghai Daily.
Shanghai Daily: ? ? ?
The three question marks were so insightful that they sparked a frenzy of online discussion.
"Hahahaha, I'm dying of laughter. The official Weibo account must be completely dumbfounded right now. They were just watching the drama unfold, but it turns out the drama is happening right in their own backyard."
Congratulations to your family.
Congratulations to your family.
Below was a row of neat and uniform congratulations to the bride's family. Unexpectedly, the official Weibo account was quite cheeky and actually replied to the top comment of the congratulations post with: "Same to you, same to you."
*
Shen Qiqi was truly terrified. In the morning, she was quite angry, thinking how malicious the paparazzi were for spreading such rumors.
To her surprise, someone actually dug up her Instagram account and posted a video she had posted a year ago.
Shen Qiqi covered her face and said she would sue the blogger who exposed her. If Huo Shenyan beat her to death, she would definitely drag all these people down with her.
However, she still called Huo Shenyan with trepidation, hoping to get help.
Shen Qiqi held her phone tightly in her hand, carefully tapping Huo Shenyan's number before dialing. She didn't even dare hold the phone in her hand, placing it on the sofa, her hand to her mouth, unconsciously biting her fingers.
I'm so nervous.
When Huo Shenyan's calm voice came from the other end of the phone, Shen Qiqi felt her heart race.
Shen Qiqi said cautiously with a pained expression, "Brother Shenyan, it's me, Qiqi."
"I know, is there something you need on the phone?" Huo Shenyan wasn't one for small talk, so he got straight to the point.
Shen Qiqi felt that she didn't need to be so principled, so she immediately said, "Brother Shenyan, I really didn't mean it. I posted that update because I was really envious. I thought you were so romantic with Sister Jingxi."
Huo Shenyan chuckled softly. The little girl was quite clever; she knew what to say to please him.
Shen Qiqi immediately said, "I didn't expect those exposé accounts to be so powerful. They found my Instagram from Yiheng's Instagram and then saw that picture."
"I know about this," Huo Shenyan said coldly.
Upon hearing this, Shen Qiqi felt like she was about to explode. Shen Yan was definitely angry, absolutely angry.
"Brother Shenyan, don't be angry. Really, I'll do whatever you say from now on. I will definitely turn over a new leaf and start a new life." Shen Qiqi's attitude in admitting her mistake was genuinely good.
Huo Shenyan chuckled at her words, then said, "There's something you can help me with."
"Please speak, please speak," Shen Qiqi began to address him respectfully.
Huo Shenyan sighed softly. Although he didn't say anything, his attitude revealed his predicament.
Shen Qiqi's eyes widened: "Brother Shenyan, I will definitely do as you say."
“This time, the paparazzi deliberately only photographed me and Su Yiheng. Even though I've announced my marriage to Jingxi now, it still hasn't cleared up the rumors. So I hope you can help me post an Instagram post of you and Jingxi together. I remember you took some photos when you went boating together that day, right?”
Upon hearing this, Shen Qiqi immediately nodded frantically, like a chick pecking at rice.
She said, "Yes, I read the comments before. Those netizens really have wild imaginations. How could they suspect you and Sister Yiheng?"
"I'll post it on Instagram right now to clarify things for you," Shen Qiqi said as if to assure her.
Huo Shenyan's voice carried a hint of amusement: "Thank you, Qiqi."
These words left Shen Qiqi at a loss. Although she usually interacted with Huo Shenyan, he was much older than her, and in her eyes, he was like an elder.
Moreover, he has a cold and aloof personality, as if he keeps a distance from everyone.
Hearing him say this now, Shen Qiqi was particularly moved and said, "Brother Shenyan, I've always felt that you've become more humane since you married Sister Jingxi."
"Really," the little girl added with even more certainty.
Huo Shenyan: "..."
After hanging up the phone, Tang Mian knocked on the door and came in, holding a computer in his hand, which he placed directly in front of Huo Shenyan.
"Mr. Huo, the public relations department has sent a message saying that all the rumors about you and Su Yiheng have been withdrawn, and the buzz on major platforms has decreased significantly. However, some marketing accounts are still deliberately releasing messages from time to time in order to gain popularity."
The so-called "news" are nothing more than the fact that Huo Shenyan announced his marriage to Ni Jingxi at this time because he wanted to cover up his extramarital affair with Su Yiheng.
"Have the legal department take action, sue them all, and I want their accounts banned." Huo Shenyan's face was cold, showing no mercy whatsoever.
Everyone has to pay the price for their choices. These rumor-mongering marketing accounts that want to gain popularity will face the risk of having their accounts banned.
Tang Mian said in a low voice, "Do we still need to clarify things here?"
Huo Shenyan said calmly, "No need, someone will do it for us."
Tang Mian was somewhat surprised, but in order to stay informed about the matter, he asked again, "Which department?"
“It’s Shen Qiqi.” Huo Shenyan couldn’t help but laugh.
Seeing that Tang Mian didn't understand, Huo Shenyan took the initiative to answer his questions: "The little girl said that she was the one who caused me and Jingxi to be exposed, so she will help post on Instagram to clarify the trip to Tongli."
Tang Mian: "..."
He recalled when the rumors first surfaced, Huo Shenyan decided to announce their marriage. Tang Mian's original idea was to announce it directly. However, he didn't expect Huo Shenyan to give him an account and instruct him to send the photo from Shen Qiqi's account to marketing accounts, starting with those accounts to spread the word.
When things reached their peak, Hengya Group's official Weibo account issued an announcement.
This would not only reduce the spread of his rumors with Su Yiheng, but also draw everyone's attention to him and Ni Jingxi. He wouldn't allow his name to be mentioned alongside other women; if only one could be mentioned, it would definitely be Ni Jingxi.
Tang Mian sighed once again, realizing that his boss was indeed cold-hearted and ruthless.
Shen Qixi had been sold out and had even lost money for him again. But after he left Huo Shenyan's office, he went online again and found that Shen Qixi had indeed posted on Instagram.
“My trip to Tongli was not only made possible by Sister Jingxi rowing the boat for me, but also by Brother Shenyan catching fish.”
Shen Qiqi even added a picture, showing Ni Jingxi sitting opposite her, indeed rowing seriously. She took some selfies on the boat that day and discovered that even without makeup, Ni Jingxi had some scars on her face.
But in the sunlight, she shone brightly, as if she were glowing.
As soon as the Instagram post was published, Tang Mian instructed the public relations department to spread it widely. Not only entertainment media but also mainstream media began to repost it. In an instant, everyone knew that this trip to Tongli was actually a joint trip by Huo Shenyan and Ni Jingxi.
Su Yiheng may have gone too, but she was just one of many friends and colleagues.
Just as public opinion was about to escalate, Su Yiheng suddenly posted on Weibo.
Su Yiheng: "I was filming today and just learned about this rumor. This trip to Tongli was just a private trip, and all the people traveling with me were my childhood friends. I express my deepest apologies to the friends involved. As for the stalking by certain media outlets, I will not only condemn it but also take legal action to protect myself."
"Wow, you just found out about this big news? Was your filming location somewhere with no cell phone signal, like in the desert?"
"This statement is so hypocritical, why didn't you clarify it sooner?"
"Oh my god, Su Yiheng is so embarrassing."
"Honestly, wasn't this rumor orchestrated by Su Yiheng herself? They clearly went together as a couple, but it was fabricated to make it seem like she was with Su Yiheng."
But netizens weren't buying it, especially since Shen Qixi had just presented evidence to clarify things, and then she posted this. These days, netizens aren't easily fooled; they know these celebrities will do anything for attention.
Black and red are still red, maybe Su Yiheng just wants black and red.
All the online turmoil and entanglements paled in comparison to Huo Shenyan's final post on WeChat Moments.
The person who rarely posts personal updates and only occasionally shares news about Hengya Group on WeChat Moments has finally updated his first personal post.
Huo Shenyan: My only star @Ni Jingxi.
Author's Note:
Surprise: Who is the brightest star in the night sky?
Shenyan: You...
Chapter 42
If there were still people debating whether the profile picture of her nestled in Huo Shenyan's arms was actually Ni Jingxi, a newly released screenshot from WeChat Moments has completely confirmed everything.
Although Huo Shenyan didn't have many friends on his WeChat Moments, his posts still "coincidentally" leaked out.
And it was quickly reposted by various official accounts.
The traffic was so high that day that countless gossip stories kept coming.