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

The barrage of comments exploded instantly.

Before the comments section could react, Shu Zi added another sentence:

"But hold on! This has nothing to do with my current identity. I got to where I am today because of my own efforts. This identity has not given me any privileges. On the contrary, it makes me more afraid of being said to 'rely on connections' than others."

She paused, her tone becoming more serious:

"I am actress Shu Zi, not Shu Zi, the eldest daughter of the Shu family."

"My dad is him, and I am me. The money he earns belongs to my mom, and the money I earn is my own. It's that simple."

At this point, she reverted to her usual carefree attitude:

"So from now on, everyone should call me 'sister' as usual, and urge me to update as much as possible. Don't label me as a rich heiress all the time. I can't bear that label, and I don't want to bear it."

She shrugged and leaned back in her chair.

"Alright, I've finished explaining. Come on, ask me anything you want. I'm in a good mood today, so I'll take care of everything for you."

While the live stream chat was still flooded with comments, the official Weibo account of the Shu's Group quietly updated with a new message—

Shu's Group V:

[Thanks to the young lady's unwavering support, I've finally been publicly acknowledged! Waaaaaa X﹏X Do you know how long the chairman has waited for this day?! (crying)]

Friendly reminder: The chairman failed to pass a vote at a family meeting today and has been unanimously approved to enter a "cooling-off period." He is currently blacklisted by his wife, father-in-law, and daughter and is temporarily residing in his office.

Additionally, the "Leadership Care" section of the Shu's official website has removed the chairman's photo overnight and replaced it with... a potted green ivy.

As for the person who asked "Can I come for an internship?", don't rush, let's wait until the chairman is unblocked before we talk about it.

The last sentence was added at the chairman's insistence: "Nuonuo, Daddy's watching the live stream, and he's right about everything. Could we... add each other on WeChat first? Daddy knows he was wrong (tears) (bitter)"

Meanwhile, Shu Zi was still engrossed in her live stream, completely unaware that the official Shu family Weibo account had already given her the utmost support.

She watched the comments on the screen, reading them aloud one by one, and adding her own commentary.

Is Shu Bozhou really your father?

Shu Zi raised an eyebrow: "Genuine or fake, ten times the price back."

How can you prove it?

"How can I prove it?"

Shu Zi thought for a moment, then waved her hand dismissively:

"Hmm...believe it or not, it's up to you. He wouldn't dare deny me anyway."

【You look so beautiful today, sister!】

Shu Zi's eyes lit up, and she made a heart shape with her hands towards the camera:

"I love this one, listen to it a lot more, I don't mind, keep listening until my phone runs out of memory."

[Zizi, does your dad need another daughter? I eat little and can even warm your bed!]

After reading it, Shu Zi paused for a moment with a complex expression:

"I feel like your motives aren't pure. Are you after my dad, me, or my family fortune?"

[Aa ...

Shu Zi's lips twitched after reading the comment:

"Sis, what's wrong? I almost fainted!"

"No, it's not real. It's stir-fried, boiled, cold-dressed, steamed, braised, deep-fried, dry-potted, teppanyaki-style, and charcoal-grilled!"

"Anyway, it's cooked, so you can eat it without worry."

Didn't you say you had no money?

Shu Zi tilted her head, looking completely innocent:

"You'd believe me if I said I was an alien? Next time I say I'm Ultraman, are you going to hand me the transformation device again?"

Is what Fang Yutong said true?

Shu Zi clicked her tongue:

"She talks a lot, which one of her stories do you believe? She's told more lies than I've lost a single hair. You can see how much hair I have. How many lies would she have to tell to catch up with me?"

[Zizi flies bravely; if anything happens, the Shu family will be there to protect her!]

Shu Zi finished reading and frowned:

"I may offer a safety net, but the way you're making it sound like I'm about to get into trouble. Can't you wish me well? Besides, do you think I, Shu Zi, am the kind of person who waits for others to clean up my messes?"

Let me see my sister's face!!

Without saying a word, Shu Zi leaned forward, shoving her entire face in front of the camera, so large that only her eyes and half a nose were visible.

"Look, high definition, uncensored, and free."

The barrage of comments grew increasingly intense, and Shu Zi became more and more enthusiastic as she chatted, causing the live stream's popularity to skyrocket.

Just as they were getting into the conversation, there was a knock on the door.

Shu Zi turned her head to look over and saw Gu Yan standing at the door, holding a glass of water in his hand, gesturing to her.

Shu Zi nodded quickly. This was a lifesaver; she was so thirsty.

Gu Yan walked in, placed the water glass beside her, his hand flashing past the edge of the camera lens before quickly retracting it.

It happened in just a fraction of a second, but it was still captured by sharp-eyed netizens.

The live chat exploded with question marks and screams.

[Whose hand was that just now?! ...

【Aaaaaaah! I saw it!!! A man's hand!!!】

[Distinct knuckles, slightly bulging veins, hissing sound]

[Zizi, are you hiding a man in your room?!]

[Gu Yan! Is that Gu Yan?! I recognize that hand, even if it were ashes I would still recognize it!!!]

[Are you using a microscope with supernatural powers? How could you recognize this?]

[Zizi, you better tell me the truth! Are you living together?!]

[Weren't we supposed to only talk about identities tonight? What a surprise!?]

[I command this hand to appear on camera immediately!!]

Shu Zi was watching the comments on the screen and almost ran away from home on the spot.

No way, they could even tell that?!

She picked up her water glass, took a sip, steadied herself, then put the glass down and spoke calmly:

"Oh, my assistant, he's a guy. What's wrong? You've never seen a male assistant before?"

She paused, then added:

"Besides, who says an assistant can't have hands that are good for playing the piano? They make a living with their hands, okay? Don't worry about it."

The comments section was completely unconvinced and kept scrolling wildly, all asking about the hand.

Shu Zi sighed, leaned back in her chair, and said with a helpless expression:

"Alright, alright, I know you have vivid imaginations, but I advise you to tone it down. Tonight's topic is identity clarification, not 'Shuzi's Love Life Revealed'."

She reached for her water glass, took another sip, and pointed at the camera:

"Besides, if I really wanted to hide a man, would I let him come in so openly to deliver water? I'm a professional, you know, do you think I would make such a basic mistake?"

The comments section remained undeterred.

Why is it a male assistant? What's his name? Where does he live? What's his ID number? What time does he finish get off work?

We'll believe you just because he shows his face!

[Zizi, blink if you're being kidnapped!]

After reading it, Shu Zi's lips twitched:

"Are you forcing me to get a new female assistant tomorrow? Fine, I'll tell Sister Wen tomorrow to hire an eighty-year-old lady for me, and see if you can still keep up with it."

Meanwhile, Fang Zhizi was watching the live stream:

???

She was a diligent and hardworking assistant in the prime of her youth, and she was disliked just like that.

She's not even as good as an eighty-year-old woman? She's lost love!