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

"what?"

Shu Zi's mind was completely blank; she didn't react at all. She subconsciously looked up and responded blankly.

!!!

I regretted it as soon as I agreed!

She froze on the spot, staring at Gu Yan in disbelief.

Her eyes were filled with "You...you...you just blurted that out?! In front of the whole nation?!"

Seeing her completely bewildered and wishing she could disappear on the spot, Gu Yan's lips curled into a pleased smile.

Then, he turned back to the camera and to Director Liu, who was already beaming with joy, his tone natural:

Her nickname is Nuonuo.

【Aaaaaaah! He admitted it! He admitted it! He said it was Shu Zi! I knew it! I...just...knew!】

[Gu Yan: Is there a problem with me calling my childhood sweetheart/wife/beloved by their nickname? (Full of confidence)]

[Shu Zi: I want to die, right now, immediately, right away (liees down peacefully)]

【Her nickname—just four characters, but packed with information! Help! Beep beep beep beep beep】

[Childhood sweethearts confirmed! Locked in! I swallowed the key! It absolutely couldn't be an act!]

[So my daughter's nickname is Nuonuo! How cute! Gu Yan's pronunciation is so sweet~]

Director Liu is grinning from ear to ear! He's really made a killing off this wave of attention!

【No way! I've been a fan of Zizi for so many years, and I never knew she had such a nickname! (bursts into tears)】

[Upstairs, you're a fake fan!]

At the same time, Weibo's trending topics list refreshed instantly:

#After spending a long time in the bathroom, Shu Zi's face was flushed, her hair was messy, her lips were swollen, and there seemed to be an ambiguous mark on her neck! #Boiling

#Gu Yan, Shu Zi's Bathroom Play# Explosion

#Shuzi's nickname is Nuonuo# (Explosive)

#Heartbeat For You Truth-Telling Special Segment# Hot

#DirectorLiu, you know how to stir things up# New

Related terms and phrases have skyrocketed in popularity.

The living room was quiet for a few seconds, then Su Yanhuan exclaimed exaggeratedly, "Wow—!"

Fang Yutong's smile remained gentle. She blinked softly, looked at Shu Zi who was still frozen in shock, and spoke sincerely, with a touch of just the right amount of emotion:

"So 'Nuonuo' is your nickname, Zizi. It's so cute."

"Gu Yan calls you that, you two must have a really good relationship... It's so enviable."

Her eyes seemed to dim for a moment, but then they brightened again:

"Having a childhood sweetheart like that must have given you many wonderful memories from your childhood."

[Is Tongtong thinking about herself...? Her childhood was quite tough.]

[Sigh, I suddenly feel a little sorry for the baby. Hugs.]

[Shu Zi seems to have completely ignored this...]

Shu Zi was currently overwhelmed by the shame of being "publicly executed," and upon hearing Fang Yutong's words, her awkwardness and wariness suddenly resurfaced.

She didn't think the other person was genuinely envious; she just felt that bringing these things up at this time was a trap for her.

It's as if if she doesn't respond to this, or if she's not polite, she'll be considered a bit heartless.

She glanced at Fang Yutong expressionlessly, not even bothering to offer a fake smile, and bluntly uttered a single word: "Oh."

Then he immediately turned his head away, staring intently at his knees, wishing he could disappear on the spot.

Fang Yutong's smile froze.

Shu Zi's reaction was colder than she had expected, especially in front of the camera.

But she quickly recovered, her smile even more pronounced, and she gave the camera a knowing smile.

It was as if she was saying, "I'm fine, she's probably just a little shy," and then she sat quietly without saying a word.

[Not sticky mush...so direct! I love it! A simple "oh" ends the conversation!]

[The person upstairs has already started dating Nuonuo? Has President Gu agreed? (doge)]

Fang Yutong's expression... looks a bit pitiful. Did Shu Zi go a bit too far?

[Didn't you see Zizi is practically begging to disappear? She's not in the mood to care about other people's feelings. Besides, if Fang Yutong wants emotional support, she should go find Yu Shize, not bother my Zizi!]

"Good! Well answered! Clear! Understood!"

Director Liu was overjoyed, clapping his hands loudly. "So, Shen Yihuai, Han Jingxue, your questions are..."

Shu Zi didn't hear a single word of the questions that followed.

Because the sound of Gu Yan's "nuonuo" kept echoing in her mind in a 3D.

Finally, the ordeal was over, and she could go back to her room. Shu Zi stood up abruptly, didn't even look at Gu Yan, and tried to slip away.

"Zizi,"

Fang Yutong also stood up, quickly took a few steps to catch up with her, her voice still gentle and soft, even a little cautious:

"Shall we go up together? You look a little tired."

"By the way, I was just about to ask you, how effective is that waterproof sunscreen you used for daytime photos? I noticed you didn't seem to get much of a tan, so I'd like to get your feedback."

Here we go again... Fang Yutong is so persistent tonight!

A weasel paying New Year's greetings to a chicken.

The Story of Little Red Riding Hood

Shu Zi stopped in her tracks and looked at Fang Yutong with suspicion.

She sensed the subtle, roundabout way the other person kept trying to strike up conversations with her throughout the night.

What is she trying to do now? Play the emotional card? Gain favor?

But she holds grudges, so she's useless. Besides, she's annoyed right now and can't be bothered with it.

She forced a smile, skipping even the fake one, and said directly, "I don't know, I forgot, I'm tired, I'm going upstairs now."

After saying that, she didn't wait for Fang Yutong to speak again, or even look at anyone else, and turned to leave, her back clearly saying "Don't bother me".

As Fang Yutong watched Shu Zi's departing figure, the smile on her face slowly faded, and she felt somewhat helpless.

She gently bit her lip, slowly lowered her head, and her eyes seemed a little red.

Gu Yan followed Shu Zi at a distance, watching her almost jog up the stairs, then glanced at Fang Yutong who was still standing there, his eyes devoid of warmth.

Fang Yutong lowered her head, a dark and unfathomable glint in her eyes.

It seems that getting close to her is not so simple, or rather, trying to achieve certain goals by "getting close" to Shu Zi is much more difficult than she imagined, and may even have the opposite effect.

Fang Yutong stood there for two seconds, then composed herself before raising her head again. She silently turned around and walked towards the stairs, her back looking somewhat lonely.

【No, what does Shuzi mean? Tongtong is about to cry】

Let her cry, it's none of my Zizi's business.

Exactly! Don't get involved!

Back in 301, Shu Zi rushed into the master bedroom as soon as she entered, slamming the door shut with a "bang".

Gu Yan stood in the living room, hearing the muffled thud of a pillow hitting the bed, followed by a suppressed, frustrated "Ah—!"

Finally, he couldn't help but chuckle softly.