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

The car drove back to the company building, and Shu Zi followed Lan Manwen upstairs.

As soon as the elevator doors opened, a figure rushed in.

"Sister Zizi!!!"

Fang Zhizi pounced on Shu Zi, wrapping her arms tightly around her neck and almost wrapping her legs around her waist, looking like a large dog that had suffered a great injustice.

Shu Zi stumbled backward from the impact and quickly steadied herself by supporting her waist.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch—be gentle! I haven't had lunch yet, I can't take this kind of bumping!"

Fang Zhizi buried her face in her shoulder, her voice muffled and trembling with tears:

"Sister Zizi! Are you abandoning me?! Are you really going to replace me with an eighty-year-old lady?! I'm not even of retirement age yet! Waaaaaah!"

Shu Zi was stunned for a moment, then realized that the little girl had watched the live stream last night.

She patted Fang Zhizi on the back of the head, both amused and exasperated.

"I was just fooling netizens, and you believed me? Where can I find such a hardworking, capable, and adorable eighty-year-old lady?"

"Even if there were, I might be willing but the old lady might not be. Don't worry, your sister Zizi won't abandon you."

Fang Zhizi then slid off her, her eyes red and pleading as she looked at her pitifully: "Really?"

"Really, really."

Shu Zi reached out and ruffled her hair. "Alright, stop crying. If you keep crying, I'll get photographed by passersby and it'll be news about a popular actress abusing her assistant."

Fang Zhizi stopped crying and started laughing. She sniffed, took her arm, and led her inside, continuing to complain as they went:

"Sister Zizi, do you know what? My first phone, which I used for less than a year, just fell into a water glass! The screen went black immediately, and I didn't even have time to back it up!"

"Then I thought I'd just buy a new one, but my new phone just arrived yesterday, and I hadn't even had a chance to use it properly before today when I got out of the car, it got stuck in the door crack, and as soon as I closed the door, *crack*! The screen shattered like a spider web, and there's no way to put it back together!"

Shu Zi was stunned for a moment, and after a long while, she managed to stammer out:

"...With your luck, you'd better take the almanac with you when you go out."

Fang Zhizi let out a wail and slammed her head on her shoulder: "Do you think I'm having a run of bad luck this year?!"

Shu Zi thought about it carefully:

"I don't think it's a matter of offending the Tai Sui (a deity in Chinese astrology); it's that the electronics industry may have already put your picture on the blacklist of the most dangerous people."

Fang Zhizi: "Waaaaah, I just bought a new phone today! It's drop-proof and waterproof! I also bought a shockproof and pressure-resistant phone case. I'll definitely protect it well this time!"

Shu Zi looked her up and down and nodded: "Okay, you're very conscientious and well-equipped."

She laughed and patted her head:

"Let's go eat first. After we're full, we'll go see a fortune teller. If you lose another phone next time, your sister Zizi will reimburse you so you don't keep replacing them and end up giving all your salary to the phone shop."

Fang Zhizi pondered for two seconds, then paused, turning back to look at her with a complicated expression:

"Sister Zizi, why does that sound so ominous?"

Shu Zi remained unfazed and pushed her forward, saying, "No, no, no."

Lan Manwen followed behind, glanced at his watch, and interjected at the opportune moment:

"The food has already been ordered and will be delivered in fifteen minutes. After eating, head straight to the cover shoot; don't waste any time."

Upon entering the office, Shu Zi sighed and slumped onto the sofa: "I've never had such a hectic schedule in my entire life."

Fang Zhizi immediately came over and fawned over her, massaging her legs: "Sister Zizi, you've worked so hard! Let me give you a massage!"

Shu Zi winced as she was punched, writhing on the sofa in pain.

"Is this a massage or a bone-setting procedure? Be gentle, be gentle!"

Fang Zhizi chuckled and eased her grip.

Fifteen minutes later, the three of them finished their lunch in a flash.

Shu Zi wiped her mouth, stood up, and took a deep breath: "Let's go, let's get to work."

The car drove all the way to the filming location of "WAVE".

The photography studio is located in an art space converted from an old factory building in the city center. The exposed cement walls with an industrial style, combined with cool lighting, exude a sense of sophistication.

The staff were already busy setting up the scene, and when they saw Shuzi come in, they all looked up and greeted her.

Shu Zi responded to each question, then glanced around but didn't see Qi Yu.

"Hasn't Teacher Qi arrived yet?" she asked casually.

The staff member quickly replied, "We're here! We're in the lounge. They said they'd let you know when you arrived."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the door to the lounge was pushed open from the inside.

A tall, slender young man peeked out, and his eyes lit up the moment he saw Shu Zi.

"Teacher Shu!!!"

Qi Yu rushed over in three strides, ran to Shu Zi, clasped his hands together, and his eyes sparkled:

"Hello, Teacher Shu! I'm Qi Yu! I'm your fan!"

When he smiles, he reveals a small tiger tooth, and his whole demeanor exudes a "I'm the younger brother, and I'm very well-behaved" vibe.

She was wearing a loose white sweatshirt with drawstrings of varying lengths hanging from the hood, and her hair was styled into lazy, slightly wavy curls by the stylist.

"I've watched all your dramas and variety shows! Especially 'Under the Bright Moon,' I watched it three times, and 'Four Days Three Nights Wilderness Survival' four times! They're really amazing!"

Shu Zi was taken aback by his overwhelming enthusiasm, then burst out laughing:

"Thank you for your kind words, Teacher Qi. You're too kind."

"It's not just politeness! It's from the bottom of my heart!"

Qi Yu emphasized this earnestly, then, as if remembering something, scratched the back of his head and added somewhat embarrassedly:

"Actually, when my manager told me that we were going to shoot a double cover with you today, I was so excited that I couldn't sleep all night..."

Shu Zi was amused by his appearance and couldn't help but take another look at him.

This kid is clean-cut, with a youthful air about him, and his eyes crinkle when he smiles; he's definitely very popular with audiences.

"Would you like to work together smoothly later?" Shu Zi extended her hand to him.

Qi Yu immediately grasped it with both hands, shook it vigorously, and said solemnly:

"It's a pleasure working with you! I'll definitely do my best and won't let Teacher Shu down!"

After speaking, he seemed to realize he had been too excited, and the tips of his ears turned a light red. He quickly let go of her hand, took a cup of milk tea from his assistant, and handed it to Shu Zi.

"Um... Ms. Shu, I'd like to treat you to milk tea, with lots of grape flavor, less ice and less sugar. I remember you mentioned in a previous interview that you liked this."

Shu Zi paused for a moment, took the milk tea, and couldn't help but laugh: "Thank you, you've done your homework quite well."

Qi Yu scratched the back of his head, grinning to reveal two small tiger teeth:

"Of course, I'm serious about being a fan."