Having anticipated this, Nan Qing easily dodged to the side and then kicked out.
With a strange scream, Xu Jing'an's face contorted in pain as he clutched his groin and crouched on the ground.
Footsteps sounded outside the door, followed by Xi Juan's languid, smiling voice.
"Sigh, the Eldest Miss's fighting power is too strong, I missed my chance to be a hero and save the damsel in distress again~"
He emerged from the shadow of the brick wall, but the microphone that should have been clipped to his collar was empty.
Xu Jing'an finally realized that Nan Qing's kick was too hard; he couldn't even straighten his back and could only keep cursing.
Xi Juan wasn't annoyed. He strode over to stand next to Nan Qing, smiling broadly.
"Spit it out, the police are on their way to deliver this bracelet to you."
Under the tall locust tree outside, director Xu Zhen, who had listened to the entire presentation, was completely numb.
"Aaaaaaah! I knew the angle at which Xi Juan handed the thing to Nan Qing was a bit odd, like he was blocking something. Turns out he was handing over the microphone at that moment!"
"My God! They barely even exchanged glances before getting out of the car. Can anyone tell me how they came up with this plan?!"
"Their teamwork is so perfect! This moment is so sweet!"
"They avoided each other in the live stream under the spotlight, yet they understood each other perfectly with just a glance. What else could this be but telepathy?! What else could this be but love?! Tell me!!!"
"A haughty, domineering husband chasing his wife x a cunning, beautiful, unknown actress; this powerful couple joins forces to dominate the entertainment industry. The novel has become reality—who knows what to do with this!"
"I'm disgusted! Xi Juan doesn't like Nan Qing at all, okay? Can you please stop talking nonsense!"
"Hey, Xi Juan guy up ahead? Stop dreaming, okay? Your Brother Xi is just too lovable!"
"Isn't anyone feeling sorry for Director Xu? The first half had Bai Ruanruan, the ' Brother Life,' and the second half has Xu Jing'an, the 'Law Enforcer.' Director Xu, over fifty, is already clutching his thermos and questioning his existence!"
In the CEO's office on the top floor of the building, Gu Xingchen sat half-upright on Huo Yuzhou's desk, watching the live stream comments with amusement.
"Sister-in-law, that was a brilliant move to strike at the heart of the problem! What's the point of all this constant bickering? Our Qingqing comes out strong and plays it big right from the start!"
Huo Yuzhou glanced at them.
Gu Xingchen quickly apologized, "Okay, okay, my Qingqing, my Qingqing, I was just trying to show how good our relationship is!"
"But Xi Juan is quite persistent; he tried to poach your girlfriend before his injuries were fully healed. You'd better watch out."
Huo Yuzhou stared at the fleeting figure on the screen, his eyes holding an unreadable expression.
"Our Qingqing is very smart, everyone will like him."
"His liking Qingqing shows he has good taste."
Gu Xingchen gave him a look that said, "You've taken the wrong medicine."
Sure enough, the cold, indifferent voice rang out again the next second.
"Let's get together, I want to meet him."
Gu Xingchen, always eager for a good show, exclaimed, "Alright, leave it to me!"
-
The screenshots from the live stream were reposted by various entertainment accounts, and together with the news of Xu Jing'an's arrest, they became trending topics.
#Xu Jing'an Live Stream
#Suspected mysterious figure provided evidence of Xu Jing'an's crimes
#Xu Jing'an soliciting prostitutes
#Xu Jing'an Indecent assault
At the same time, Nan Qing and Xi Juan's names also topped the trending searches. Because their perfect teamwork was so impressive, they even gained a CP (couple) fanbase, and a super topic was created for them.
The fact that Xi Juan even liked a post with CP (couple) fan topics on his official account further boosted the post's popularity.
During the second half of the live broadcast, "Hello, World" exploded in popularity, taking the top spot among variety show live streams and continuously climbing in popularity, surpassing a certain dating variety show that was the most popular this year.
Even the image of Xu Zhen holding a thermos has been turned into a meme, making investors grin from ear to ear.
Not only did the scenes featuring Nan Qing and Xi Juan, but Nan Qing's solo clips also went viral, with her beauty dominating the screen and her vengeful nature earning her over 8 million followers in just half a day.
"I've been a Nan Qing for a long time. We denied the rumors when they circulated that Nan Qing disrespected her seniors, but no one believed us. Xu Jing'an has acted like a Xu Jing'an person for so many years, but he's really a scoundrel. From now on, I'm completely clear about who I am!"
"No wonder Nan Qing took that little girl away, Xu Jing'an is disgusting!"
"I don't follow celebrities, and this is the first time I've heard of Nan Qing. This guy looks like that and he's not famous? Seriously, what are those people who call him ugly thinking?"
"Some people in the industry say that Nan Qing has been unfairly accused of a lot of negative things. He's actually a really good person. He gives his manager big red envelopes every holiday, and even his staff get small gifts, coffee, and snacks. He doesn't cause any trouble. I just don't know why he's so disliked."
Even if the disrespect for seniors is a lie, the news that he's a terrible actor is definitely true, right? I really don't understand why anyone would support an illiterate person, especially one who tries to use his status as a Best Actor winner for publicity!
The negative comment was quickly overwhelmed by a flood of fans. Bai Ruanruan kicked the table in anger, causing the ceramic water cup on the table to tremble and make a jarring sound as it slid down the table.
"A bunch of idiots! Only blind people would be fans of Nan Qing!"
There was a knock at the door. Bai Ruanruan quickly concealed the anger in her eyes and said, "Come in."
A group of people entered through the door; they were the little followers who had been following him around all this time. As soon as they entered, they saw Bai Ruanruan with red eyes, and their hearts ached terribly.
"Who bullied you, Ruanruan?"
Tell us, and we'll get revenge for you!
"Why are you watching this live stream? Nan Qing is such a show-off, how can someone like that become popular!"
The purple-haired guy at the front met Bai Ruanruan's tearful gaze.
"Don't cry, Ruanruan. It's because you got injured that you couldn't participate in this show. Otherwise, you would definitely be the one who became famous!"
"Exactly! Everyone's just been fooled by Nan Qing. When you reappear, you'll crush Nan Qing completely, and then the fans will naturally become your fans!"
Amidst the cacophony of voices, Bai Ruanruan sniffed, her tone becoming even more delicate.
"I'm not sad because I watched the live stream; I'm sad for those who were hurt by Xu Jing'an. I'm genuinely happy for Nan Qing because so many people like him."
"Our Ruanruan Ruan is beautiful inside and out!"
"Exactly! You're just too Ruanruan, that's why people in the entertainment industry are smearing you!"
Bai Ruanruan smiled through her tears, "It just so happens that my hand is inconvenient. Since everyone is here, please help me post a Weibo."
A moment later, a Weibo slowly climbed to the top of the trending topics.
Bai Ruanruan: I was shocked when I first heard about this, and I felt very sad for the injured boys and girls. As a public figure, I want to do my part. If any victims need help, you can message me privately, and I will provide a lawyer to help with the lawsuit.
Looking at the group of people surrounding him with shining eyes, Bai Ruanruan pursed her lips.
The system's voice came through her ear; Bai Ruanruan was still a little unaccustomed to being bound to it.
"Host, you're doing a great job! If you keep this up, you'll definitely become everyone's dream girl!"
Bai Ruanruan smiled confidently, "Of course, I'm the protagonist of this world!"
-
At four o'clock in the afternoon, Gu Xingchen had already drunk three cups of coffee, sat on the sofa with her legs crossed, humming a song.
Why do latecomers sometimes surpass their predecessors? Because the competitors are actively vying for and grabbing their resources!
How could I bear to blame you for making a mistake? I gave you too much freedom.
"You smell of his perfume; it's my nose that's to blame."
"Oh~ I shouldn't have smelled his beauty, I'll wipe everything away and sleep with you~"
Before he had finished processing the documents, Huo Yuzhou slammed his pen down with a "clatter."
Gu Xingchen sat up straight, looking wary. "What?"
The man in the CEO's chair suddenly stood up, his spotless shoes clicking on the floor. He took his suit jacket from the rack and strode out.
"Picking up your sister-in-law from get off work? It's only four o'clock?"
Gu Xingchen put down her coffee cup and followed them out.
I'll go too.
Two figures in suits were reflected in the clean and spacious corridor. Huo Yuzhou's features were cold and stern, and his height of 1.93 meters seemed to approach 2 meters with the addition of his powerful aura.
"I'm picking up my wife, what are you doing?"
"I'm taking sides!"
Gu Xingchen smiled brightly, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
"After all, you and Xi Juan came to blows!"