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

At the same time, the trending topics list is updated simultaneously.

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Director Liu sat on the sofa, opened his mouth, then closed it again, and finally silently turned to the assistant director, saying in a low voice:

"...Am I going to faint again?"

The assistant director remained expressionless, but spoke sincerely:

"Go ahead and faint if you want to. I'll pinch your philtrum. I've been doing this for 30 years, and I guarantee you'll wake up as soon as you faint."

Director Liu paused for two seconds, then waved his hand:

"...No, I'd rather not. Too much dizziness can weaken the immune system. I'll use it sparingly."

He slowly stood up, tears welling in his eyes, and forced a smile that looked worse than a grimace.

"Well... the show's off the air, so everyone should pack up and go home to their own families."

Everyone fell silent.

He paused, took a deep breath, and his voice suddenly rose eight octaves, carrying a stubborn refusal to admit defeat:

"But I firmly believe this is only a temporary farewell! We will definitely rise again!"

After saying that, he couldn't help but lower his head and wipe his eyes hard.

Seeing Director Liu's expression that said "If the show is gone, my life is gone too," Shu Zi finally couldn't hold back and broke the silence first:

"Director Liu, don't rush to cry your eyes out. Our program isn't completely dead yet; it's not like it can't be broadcast again."

Director Liu was taken aback, looked up, and gazed at her with teary eyes.

Shu Zi tilted her head slightly towards Gu Yan, her gaze falling on his face, her eyes crinkling with a mischievous glint in her eyes:

"Isn't there still some sucker sitting here?"

All eyes followed her gaze and fell on Gu Yan.

Gu Yan leaned back on the sofa, looked at Shu Zi upon hearing this, and raised an eyebrow.

Shu Zi leaned closer, poked his waist, and gently tapped his side twice with her fingertips, her gesture carrying a hint of coquetry.

She looked up at him and blinked:

"Mr. Gu, please say something! You can't just let me lose this stable job I just found, can you?"

Gu Yan glanced down at her restless hand, then looked up at her again, a smile playing on his lips, his tone indulgent:

"What do you want to do?"

Shu Zi clapped her hands, turned to look at Director Liu, and said with a smile:

"Director Liu, did you hear that? The big investor has spoken. You just need to focus on the final preparations. The money will be taken care of."

Director Liu suddenly looked up, his eyes still red, his voice tinged with uncertainty: "...Really?!"

Gu Yan looked at Shu Zi beside him, chuckled softly, and then nodded: "Mm."

Director Liu paused for two seconds, then suddenly stood up, his voice excited: "Then I'll go write the proposal right now!"

Shu Zi leaned back on the sofa, nodded in satisfaction, turned to look at Gu Yan, and said in a low voice:

"Thanks, sponsor."

Gu Yan turned his head to look at her, his voice even lower than hers:

"I'll thank you tonight."

Shu Zi: "?"

Director Liu cleared his throat and interjected at the opportune moment:

"Now that things are settled, everyone can head back. I'll let you know in the group chat if there's any further news."

The people in the living room gradually left.

As Su Yanhuan was being pushed by Jiang Yunyou towards the elevator, she stopped her wheelchair and looked up at Shu Zi, giving her a smile.

"Thank you, Sister Zizi."

Shu Zi patted her head:

"Don't thank me. Go back and get some rest. Don't overthink it. If you need anything, just let me know."

Su Yanhuan nodded, then, as if remembering something, blinked at her:

"By the way, Sister Zizi, where are my super spicy devilish dried fish?"

Shu Zi's expression froze: "..."

How is this insanely spicy, devilish dried fish still alive?!

Without changing her expression, she pointed to Gu Yan behind her: "Find him, he's a manufacturer."

Su Yanhuan: "?"

Shu Zi chuckled twice and withdrew her hand:

"...I was just kidding. I'll send you a whole box later, plenty of it."

Su Yanhuan nodded in satisfaction, and Jiang Yunyou pushed her around a corner towards the elevator.

Gu Yan walked over and looked down at her: "What dried fish?"

What do you think?

Shu Zi gave him a smile, then gritted her teeth and said, "Extra spicy devilish dried fish."

Gu Yan raised an eyebrow, his gaze falling on her lips, and he understood.

Shu Zi felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze, so she looked away and casually changed the subject:

"Are you going back to the office or going home later?"

Gu Yan looked at her and said naturally, "I'll take you home first."

Shu Zi smiled at him, knowingly asking, "Where are you taking me back to?"

Gu Yan: "Yunqi Park Hyatt".

Shu Zi tilted her head and teased him deliberately, "But my dad bought me a house."

Gu Yan remained expressionless, speaking as if it were the most natural thing in the world: "The new house should be left to air out before moving in."

Shu Zi didn't say anything, just smiled at him, her eyes saying, "Keep making things up, keep making things up."

Gu Yan, at a loss for words under her gaze, reached out and ruffled her hair, his tone carrying a hint of surrender:

"I'll go help you pack your things."

After saying that, he turned and went upstairs without waiting for her response.

Han Jingxue walked over, looked at Shu Zi's barely concealed smile, and raised an eyebrow: "Are you two together?"

Shu Zi smiled slightly, her tone light and cheerful:

"Yes, they're together, but he doesn't know yet."

Han Jingxue looked at her without saying anything.

Shu Zi chuckled and naturally changed the subject: "Where's Shen Yihuai?"

"Same here, I'm going to pack my things."

Shu Zi nodded, lowering her voice slightly, "Senior sister, how's that thing I asked you to inquire about?"

Han Jingxue: "I asked him, and he said that when he was abroad two years ago, he only knew that Gu Yan had someone he liked, but he couldn't contact him. He only found out that person was you after he returned to China."

Shu Zi frowned: "Isn't there any other information? Why can't he contact me?"

Han Jingxue shook her head: "He said he didn't know the specifics either."

Shu Zi was silent for a moment, then nodded: "Okay, Senior Sister, I understand."

Han Jingxue glanced at her, didn't ask any more questions, patted her shoulder, and turned to go upstairs.