I was criticized on a dating reality show, but I retaliated and became an internet sensation.

Ever since Shuzi revealed her true identity during the last live stream, the news that she is "Aci" has spread throughout the company, shocking everyone from top to bottom.

Who would have thought that the mysterious, low-key, and highly sought-after painting master, Aci, is actually Shuzi, the artist from his own company who appears to be laid-back and nonchalant on variety shows?

As soon as Shu Zi entered the company lobby, all the passing employees subconsciously slowed down, glanced at her, and whispered among themselves.

"She's here, she's here! Shuzi's here!"

"Wow, she has even more charisma in person than on camera! How come I never noticed before?"

"They really kept it a secret! Who would have thought that this celebrity, who's always on camera recording variety shows, is actually a painting master that everyone's vying for commissions on the internet?"

Shu Zi had long anticipated this outcome after her identity was revealed. Her face remained expressionless; she merely nodded slightly as a greeting and continued walking straight to the conference room without stopping.

Shu Zi pushed open the conference room door and saw Lan Manwen holding a tablet, her brows furrowed, her fingers flying across the screen.

Hearing the noise, she didn't even look up: "Sit down, pour yourself some water."

Shu Zi obediently pulled up a chair and sat down opposite her, then picked up a bottle of mineral water from the table, unscrewed it, took a sip, and rested her chin on her hand with a well-behaved expression.

"Sister Wen, why did you rush me here so urgently? What important matter do you have to tell me?"

Lan Manwen finally looked up and pushed the tablet in front of her: "See for yourself."

The screen was densely packed with data charts and public opinion analysis reports, with several bolded headings at the top standing out prominently:

The trend of trending topics related to the official announcement of the second episode of "Heartbeat With You"

#ShuziAci# Related keywords continue to generate influence.

Artist Commercial Value Assessment (Recent Fluctuations)

"Just one hour after the official announcement of the second phase, your personal search volume surged by 300%. After you revealed Aci's identity in your live stream, the positive effect of having two identities far exceeded expectations."

Lanman speaks very fast:

"I'm currently in talks with at least five high-end luxury brands and three nationally recognized brand ambassadors. I also have two scripts being submitted to me, not low-budget web dramas, but serious TV dramas where I play the second female lead."

Shu Zi glanced at the data, then covered her mouth and exclaimed "Wow!" in an exaggerated way.

"OMG! Sister Wen, from now on, I'm going to lead you to the pinnacle of life!"

Lan Manwen: "..."

She was amused by Shu Zi's behavior, and sighed while rubbing her temples.

"Shuzi, my biggest regret now is not going to a temple to have my fortune told before signing you. Am I managing an artist, or a walking bomb?"

Shu Zi joked in a serious tone:

"Sister Wen, you can't say that. Only bombs that can explode are valuable. Other people want them but don't have them."

"Besides, with you, my top agent, backing me up, I can just lie back and ride the wave of popularity~"

As she spoke, she winked at Lan Manwen, striking a cute pose as if asking for praise, which made Lan Manwen lose all her temper.

"Don't try to flatter me or try to be clever with your words."

Lan Manwen glared at her, her expression softening somewhat.

"By the way, the company held a small fan meeting for Fang Yutong this afternoon. It was her first public appearance since the scandal, and they even invited the media. It's obvious they're trying to play the victim and clear her name, and establish a strong persona."

Shu Zi immediately perked up her ears, looking like she was enjoying the show even more:

"Wow, she's really pushing herself! Doesn't she get tired? She's so dedicated, otherwise she wouldn't be so famous!"

Lan Manwen: "..."

Is this the important point?

She let out a long sigh of relief and got to the point: "Did you know the company got a new boss?"

Shu Zi nodded: "I know. The Liang family already has investments in the entertainment sector. Liang Zihao is still infatuated with Fang Yutong, so it's not surprising that he's taking over our company."

Lan Manwen pursed her lips:

"Now that he's the boss, the resources and public relations will definitely be tilted more towards Fang Yutong. This afternoon's meeting was probably paved for her."

Shu Zi leaned back in her chair, looking incredibly relaxed: "Hmm, I can see that."

Lan Manwen: "...Why aren't you in a hurry at all?"

Shu Zi clicked her tongue and said mysteriously:

"Don't worry, Sister Wen. Liang Zihao is in dire straits himself right now and can't take care of us. Besides, our company will probably need a 'minor' overhaul in a while."

Lan Manwen: "What do you mean?"

Shu Zi: "Liang Zihao only knows how to eat, drink, and have fun. He doesn't even realize he's being used as a pawn."

"He simply couldn't control the complex relationships within the company, nor could he see through Fang Yutong's underhanded tactics."

"The underhanded tactics and shady dealings of the company's senior management have long been thoroughly investigated and exposed."

She knew that Gu Yan had secretly investigated Tomato Media, but hadn't taken any action yet, probably waiting for the right opportunity, or... to coordinate with her pace.

Liang Zihao forcibly took over Tomato Media, seemingly putting the company under his control, but in reality, he couldn't control the group of old hands, nor could he see through Fang Yutong's scheming.

This company has always had an unhealthy culture. There have long been high-level executives who have been operating behind closed doors for their own benefit, condoning artists' scheming, belittling of their peers, and even helping to cover up scandals.

Fang Yutong's smooth sailing career was largely due to the protection of the company's top management, as well as the shady resource exchanges and private transactions.

Gu Yan probably already had his eye on the mess at Tomato Media, and had people find out all the evidence of the higher-ups secretly profiting, showing favoritism, and Fang Yutong using improper means to seize resources and scheme against others.

Shu Zi: "At that time, let alone giving Fang Yutong preferential treatment in terms of resources, it's questionable whether Liang Zihao himself can even keep his position as boss."

Lan Manwen was startled and instantly understood: "You mean..."

"Mm." Shu Zi nodded gently. "So let's not do anything now, just wait."

……

Stepping out of the company building, the afternoon sun was a bit too bright.

Shu Zi took out her sunglasses from her bag and put them on. Just as she was about to walk towards the parking lot, her phone rang.

It is Gu Yan.

She answered the phone, but before she could speak, the other end asked, "Are you at the company?"

"Yeah, I just came out." Shu Zi opened the car door and got in. "How did you know?"

"Just a guess," Gu Yan said calmly. "Is the matter settled?"

"You guessed pretty accurately, even prophets aren't as good at it as you."

Shu Zi fastened her seatbelt, started the car, and said, "We're done talking. I'm heading home now. Are you still at the company?"

"Yes, I still have some things to take care of." Gu Yan paused slightly, then whispered a reminder, "Drive carefully."

Shu Zi gripped the steering wheel, a smile unconsciously curving her lips: "I know, I know, you're so long-winded."

Shu Zi returned to Yunqi Platinum Hotel. It was still early, and she originally planned to pack her luggage, but the thought of rummaging through drawers and organizing things made her feel lazy.

Okay, I'll just lounge on the sofa for a little while and slack off. Just a short while, I won't procrastinate.

As a result, he collapsed and remained collapsed until Gu Yan returned.