Chapter 83: The Beginning of the Scandal

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Chapter 83: Chapter 83: The Beginning of the Scandal Why did Cheng Jialin tell her these words? Zhou Yun was doubtful at heart. Did Cheng Jialin dislike Wei Ruxue and thought she was also part of the "Dislike Wei Ruxue Alliance" and thus spoke to her? Or was Cheng Jialin simply trying to sow discord? Regardless of Cheng Jialin’s intentions, Zhou Yun was not the type to gossip about others right after meeting them. She always believed it was right to be cautious. When in doubt, just play dumb. "Ah? Sister Jialin, what are you saying?" Zhou Yun put on her trademark sweet smile as if she didn’t understand what Cheng Jialin was saying, "Sorry, I was spacing out just now." Cheng Jialin seemed to see Zhou Yun anew, staring at her oddly for a few seconds, then withdrew her smile and turned to leave. She left without any hesitation. The store opening ceremony wasn’t complex; Zhou Yun’s task was simply to show up and pose for media pictures. Quite simple. The complicated matters usually had nothing to do with the event itself. In places crowded with celebrities, comparisons were inevitable. Who’s prettier, whose outfit is the best in the venue, who’s in the best condition, whose outfit is the finest... There were too many points of comparison, and Zhou Yun knew that these would likely stir up a storm online afterward. Zhou Yun was mentally prepared, but the trending searches outcome was beyond her expectation. Her photo with Wei Ruxue unexpectedly surpassed all other edited celebrity photos, earning a massive following from "CP" (couple pairing) fans. Zhou Yun could only browse a few real-time tweets before she couldn’t stand it anymore—it was too cringe-inducing. A fan artist with a million followers reshared the photo, commenting: "It’s just like a Queen and her sweet Princess, don’t blame me for thinking too much." Nowadays, the internet was keen on matching CPs, easily transcending gender barriers. But Zhou Yun couldn’t stand the version of herself in the photo looking so close to Wei Ruxue. At the moment of the snap, newbie Zhou Yun and "middle-aged" Wei Ruxue both delivered Movie Queen level performances, uniquely talented. Zhou Lan saw this trending search and sighed, "No need to think, it must be the company’s doing." "Huh?" Zhou Yun didn’t catch on. "One trending search promoting two of their own artists, what a bargain," Zhou Lan hit the nail on the head. Zhou Yun said firmly, "Sister Lan, I think I really can make it big with my acting." "Where’s this confidence coming from?" "Just from these photos, the explosive power of my acting skills, I couldn’t even imagine it myself," Zhou Yun said, still somewhat disgusted by the pretentious version of herself in the photos, "Really, before the photo was taken, I was worried if my expression wasn’t controlled well and if it showed how much I dislike Wei Ruxue, that would have been bad, haha." "Are you mocking yourself?" "Exactly." "Do you need to be so morally upright?" "If I don’t satirize myself a bit, I’m afraid I’ll lose all my principles." "That’s an exaggeration." "I thought I was a very pure person, unable to control my emotions, and I was even proud of it, thinking it meant I was uncorrupted, but then..." "Where do you get the face to think you’re a pure person?" "Am I not?" "Are you?" The two stared at each other, wide-eyed. At this moment, Zhou Yun’s phone rang. A call from the self-proclaimed pure Song Chi. Zhou Yun answered the call. "Hello?" "You’re quite something, first forming a CP with me, now a CP with Wei Ruxue, you’re really versatile with both sexes," Song Chi said jokingly. "Get lost," Zhou Yun immediately retorted, "You start with rudeness the moment you open your mouth; you better go make a dental appointment, oh wait, that dog mouth of yours should see a vet." Song Chi, now immune to Zhou Yun’s sarcasm, retorted unapologetically: "Then you should know who the best vet is." "Did you call just to say this? I’m hanging up." "You hang up, and the good news is gone." Zhou Yun paused for two seconds. Song Chi remained silent. "What good news?" Zhou Yun really couldn’t hold back. "Impolite little girls don’t get candies," Song Chi lectured. Zhou Yun changed her tone instantaneously, imitating a little girl with over-exaggeration, "Brother Chi, do you see me being polite now?" Song Chi went silent on the other side. Zhou Yun continued, "Brother Chi?" Song Chi inhaled sharply, "Stop it! I’m about to throw up last night’s dinner!" "Don’t be like that." Zhou Yun continued to annoy. Song Chi: "I’m going to hang up." "Come on, say the good news." "Do you always threaten people like this?" Song Chi was astounded. "Are you going to tell me or not? If not, I’m hanging up." Zhou Yun grew impatient. Song Chi: "Alright, I give up. In a contest of who has the thickest skin, you’d definitely win first place." "Why don’t you sponsor a contest like that and see if I can win first place." Song Chi: "I can’t be bothered to bicker with you. Here’s the thing, I’ve already talked with Yuehai Network, your drama ’Eighth Heartbeat’ is wrapping up in September, and my ’Heart Inquiry’ will be filming till the end of the year. So if your schedule allows, you can still come to play the role I’ve kept for you." Zhou Yun was stunned. As she and Song Chi became more familiar, they could joke and tease each other. The more she understood the industry and its behind-the-scenes, the better she knew what certain things meant. "Song Chi, you... you..." Zhou Yun didn’t know what to say for a long time. Song Chi said with a laugh, "If you want to thank me, forget it. Just invite me to dinner sometime." "No, with you doing this, I don’t even know how to face you." Zhou Yun felt embarrassed and guilty, recalling her previous backtracking, she hadn’t wronged the company, but she had wronged Song Chi. "Why would you do this?" Zhou Yun had asked this question subconsciously. Song Chi said, "I trust you. You will add brilliance to this drama." "If it’s because I’m pretty, then I indeed legitimately am," Zhou Yun muttered. Song Chi: "Yeah, right." "Song Chi." "Are you going to scold me again?" "Why would I scold you if I’m insane?" "What did you want to say then?" Zhou Yun fell silent. Song Chi waited, without rushing her. "Thank you." "Huh?" "Thank you." "Thank my foot. When are you going to invite me to dinner?" Song Chi said grumpily. Zhou Yun asked, "Are you in Shanghai now?" Song Chi answered, "Yeah." "How about you come to my place? I’ll cook for you personally," Zhou Yun said. Song Chi incredulously, "You cooking personally? Damn, Zhou Yun, do you need to be that stingy?" Zhou Yun: "..." She thought cooking personally would express her sincerest thanks, but Song Chi wasn’t buying it. "Then you pick a restaurant; I’ll treat you," Zhou Yun said through gritted teeth. Song Chi sighed, "Forget it, you just started in the industry, probably don’t have much money. I’ll reluctantly accept your personal cooking." "Get lost, that’s it."

Chapter 83: The Beginning of the Scandal

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