--Holy shit, I really want to see this.
--Shengsheng, you read our minds. I've wanted to know what our goddess looks like without makeup forever.
--Do it!
--I'm all for it.
"No." Gu Luoxi refused without a second thought.
This was where she drew the line.
Without makeup, she would be unbearable to look at.
"Well, then... I can't help with that ten billion. You'll have to figure it out yourself, Ms. Xixi." With that, Gu Luosheng started to walk away.
"Wait!" Thinking Gu Luosheng really meant to leave, Gu Luoxi panicked and hurriedly clung to her leg. "I'll take it off!"
She was wearing waterproof makeup anyway. Ordinary makeup remover wouldn't get it off. Surely she couldn't be that unlucky.
Gu Luoxi's eyes darted around, and an idea suddenly struck her. "Shengsheng, lots of the fans here are looking forward to seeing you without makeup too. Why don't we do it together?"
Gu Luosheng hadn't expected Gu Luoxi to suddenly grow a brain at a time like this and try to drag her down too.
Gu Luosheng glanced at the live comments.
Everyone really did love stirring up trouble. Every single comment said... take it off together.
Gu Luosheng pressed her tongue against her lower jaw. Fine, fine, fine.
She had barely put on any makeup today anyway.
"Bring out the makeup remover." Gu Luosheng waved a hand grandly.
To ensure authentic results, the host brought out a bottle of heavy-duty makeup remover.
Two staff members came up to remove their makeup.
The men below the stage watched with interest.
"I heard Gu Luosheng is pretty ugly in person," Chen Yu remarked.
Ye Nanshen gave him a chilly look. "Where did you hear that?"
"Online. That's what everyone says," Chen Yu answered reflexively.
Ye Nanshen lowered his eyes, then opened his phone and took a look. "Find out which accounts said it and send them legal notices for malicious defamation."
Chen Yu: ???
His boss really was insane.
Every celebrity had embarrassing dirt in their past.
All he could say was that these people had picked the wrong target.
"Sir, aren't you being a little too protective of Miss Gu Luosheng?" Chen Yu couldn't help asking.
Ye Nanshen's smile didn't reach his eyes. "Assistant Chen, why don't you take a trip to Africa next month? Don't come back until you're ten shades darker."
"Please, sir! I shouldn't have said that. Have mercy!" Chen Yu was on the verge of tears.
Before long, both women onstage had finished having their makeup removed.
Gu Luoxi looked utterly confident, certain that the makeup on her face hadn't come off.
But to her surprise...
--Ugh, so Xixi actually looks this ordinary? Her nose used to look so defined. Why is it so flat now? Makeup really does deserve its reputation as one of Asia's dark arts.
--So even our goddess Gu Luoxi looks ugly in all sorts of ways without makeup. I'm never believing in any so-called goddess again.
--Boohoo, a little girl's heart just broke. So Gu Luoxi really is this ugly. I officially declare that I'm no longer a fan of her looks. But... is Shengsheng's face real? She's an absolute fairy. Why do I feel like she's even prettier without makeup?
--(At the top of my lungs!) Shengsheng is gorgeous! I want to kiss her, hug her, and make her my wife.
--She's stunning. So Shengsheng looks this good without makeup! Promise me you'll just be a quiet pretty face. You don't have to do anything else!
--Shengsheng is so pretty. What the hell is that thing next to her?
After both women removed their makeup, Gu Luoxi instantly lost five million followers, while Gu Luosheng gained thirty million.
Yet Gu Luoxi still had no idea what had happened. She spoke with a smug expression. "Shengsheng, don't scare everyone. I suggest you head backstage first..."
After saying that, Gu Luoxi turned her head and saw a face... so breathtaking that it left her utterly crushed.
So beautiful.
It was as if she had stepped out of a painting.
Gu Luoxi's eyes widened, and her face froze.
This... was Gu Luosheng???
How was this possible?
Alarmed, she hurriedly checked the live comments, only to find that every single one was insulting her.
"Where's the mirror?" Gu Luoxi shot a resentful look at the staff member beside her.
The staff member hurriedly handed her a mirror.
When she saw that all the makeup on her face had been removed, Gu Luoxi completely broke down.
"Shut down the livestream!" Gu Luoxi shrieked. "Right now! Immediately!"
--Has Gu Luoxi gone crazy...?
--I'm dying. I'd suggest you head backstage first. Your ugliness is hurting my eyes.
--Oh my god, her whole image just collapsed.
--Shengsheng is still keeping her cool.
Gu Luosheng glanced at the screen and sighed. That was because... they hadn't seen her unhinged side.
Oh well. She would maintain her good image for now.
Gu Luosheng spoke. "Although Ms. Gu Luoxi didn't complete all three tasks, I'll still give everyone the reward I promised. Everyone in the livestream will receive one hundred yuan."
By the time Gu Luosheng finished speaking, the money had already arrived in everyone's accounts.
Instantly, everyone in the livestream went wild.
--Holy shit! I actually got it.
--No tricks, no scams. It's really there! That was ridiculously fast. The payment note on mine says Gu Luosheng's team.
--Damn, Shengsheng is my mom from now on. Whatever she says, I'll listen.
--That's... one hundred yuan per person, which makes ten billion! She! Actually! Did it!!!
--I've never seen an actress this generous.
Gu Luosheng waved a hand magnanimously. "It's fine. I just had to borrow a little money from the bank. Go ahead and spend it without worrying. I may not have money, but I keep my word."
--No, I can't take this money for nothing. Shengsheng, here's a million-yuan sports car.
Then... gifts flooded the live comments in a nonstop blur.
--Please accept this villa.
A villa gift swept across the screen.
A Devoted Heart gift flashed past.
Castles, giant cakes, 520 signs-there were too many to count.
Gu Luosheng was dazzled by the sight.
She... had hit it big!
The top donor declared:
--From today on, Shengsheng is under my protection. If anyone dares trash her, I'll destroy them.
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