yournovel Chapter 225 There are many famous people and right and wrong
Chapter 225 There are many famous people and right and wrong
Chapter 225 There are many famous people and right and wrong
Compared to Sister Ru's bowl of rice noodles brimming with chili, Lin Yourong's bowl seemed much lighter.
Only a few chili peppers floated in the thick, white broth.
This was her last act of defiance. Although she had to protect her voice as much as possible during this period, as a native of Hunan, she knew she might die if she didn't eat spicy food.
The phone was simply placed flat next to the takeout bowl.
Looking at Yu Huan's large nostrils from a deathly perspective on the screen, she ate with extra relish.
The rice noodles are chewy and smooth, and the soup base is sour, spicy, and savory.
She finished slurping up the vermicelli faster than Sister Ru, devoured the pea shoots, skillfully used the tips of her chopsticks to put a few quail eggs into her mouth, and then slowly picked at the pickled vegetables and minced meat in the soup base...
"Stop picking! Susu, there's only soup left in your bowl!"
A moment later, I heard this sentence.
Lin Yourong's hand holding the chopsticks paused slightly as she suddenly came to her senses.
"Susu, what's wrong? You seem completely distracted."
Sister Ru's concerned inquiry reached my ears.
Lin Yourong's lips moved slightly, as if she was about to speak, but she felt Sister Ru's hand touch her forehead:
"It's not hot, and it's not hot at all."
Lin Yourong keenly caught the teasing in Sister Ru's words.
Although the small pot rice noodles weren't spicy, I still felt a rush of heat to my heart and face.
He hurriedly hung up the video call with Yu Huan.
He must not overhear the two women having a private conversation!
She turned to the side and slapped Sister Ru's arm: "Wang Jingru, are you trying to get yourself killed?!"
Sister Ru's teasing smile spilled out from her tightly pursed lips.
She then turned to cleaning up the mess, tidying up the trash after the meal, and jokingly remarked:
"When we were in Guangzhou, I asked you if you wanted to book another room, but you said you didn't need it!"
Hearing this, Lin Yourong felt her cheeks burning even hotter.
Even though I really wanted to clarify things with Sister Ru, how could I possibly say such a thing?
She could only pretend to be nonchalant as she got up, picked up makeup remover and cotton pads from her desk, and prepared to sneak off to the bathroom.
Sister Ru was neatly stacking the two empty rice noodle bowls and stuffing them into a plastic bag.
Her movements suddenly stopped, and she abruptly spoke with a serious expression: "A friend of mine in the public relations department of Canwen just contacted me privately—"
Lin Yourong noticed the change in Ru Jie's expression and asked curiously, "What's wrong?"
"Someone is buying articles to smear you, saying you're secretly married and acting like a diva." Sister Ru slowly tied the plastic bag tightly. After her initial surprise, she wasn't in a hurry.
Fame brings trouble, and this is commonplace in the entertainment industry.
"what?"
Lin Yourong was slightly taken aback, and couldn't help but frown, saying with some surprise:
"Am I being arrogant?"
Seeing her surprised expression, Sister Ru seemed to realize something and couldn't help but smile.
“I read those press releases, and they were quite well-reasoned and supported by evidence. After all, you do often have a cold expression on your face.”
"What do you mean I have a cold face? I just don't feel like talking when there are too many people around and it's too noisy," Lin Yourong quickly retorted.
"That's the problem."
Sister Ru paused for a moment, then continued:
"Those marketing accounts just randomly picked a few photos comparing enthusiastic fans with your icy face and started making a big fuss about it. But the problem isn't too big yet, and many 'little seedlings' are leaving comments in the comment section to clarify things for those who don't know the situation."
"Oh."
Lin Yourong's expression gradually relaxed from its initial seriousness, and by the end, she showed no unusual reaction.
She nodded slightly, then asked, "What about a secret marriage?"
"It's just rehashing old news! They're using those paparazzi photos of you and Yu Huan from before as evidence, but this time they're going to be more detailed, analyzing the Kangol bucket hat you often wear."
Compared to her diva-like behavior, Lin Yourong seemed remarkably calm about her secret marriage:
"Wang Xiang?"
"I don't know."
Sister Ru shook her head:
"It's still those blurry photos from before. I bet if Wang Xiang is sabotaging you, he'll release more high-resolution original images this time. After all, over fifty of them were taken without your knowledge!"
Lin Yourong put the makeup remover and cotton pads back on the table, crossed her arms, and fell into deep thought.
After a short while, he slowly opened his mouth:
"Cartier contacted Canwen, wanting me to be their brand ambassador. Has word of this already spread? And is someone buying articles to smear me in order to win this endorsement?"
"Smart! Very likely." Sister Ru nodded approvingly.
Having been in the entertainment industry for so many years, she's become accustomed to this kind of thing.
Unexpectedly, Lin Su, who doesn't like online activities, only posted a few posts about her daily life on Weibo after Lin Su strongly suggested it.
Having never experienced anything like this before, I was able to pinpoint the key point immediately.
Sister Ru couldn't help but exclaim, "No wonder everyone in my family is a leader! Like begets like, even a rat's son knows how to dig a hole!"
Lin Yourong seemed lost in thought and didn't respond to her question. Instead, she asked, "If someone else encountered this situation, how would they deal with it?"
"The usual practice is to buy articles to retaliate against competitors."
Sister Ru answered directly, but then changed the subject:
"However, if you don't want to complain to your father, you can ask your husband for help and have him negotiate directly with the platform. Or we can find the person who paid for articles to smear you and have your husband teach her a lesson."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong shook her head without hesitation: "No, such a small matter is not worth having him solve for me."
Sister Ru warned, "If you don't take precautions, I think if the other party finds that they can't smear you like this, they might take further action, such as buying trending searches."
"If you're upright, you have nothing to fear. I don't care." Lin Yourong paused for a moment, then continued, "Well, I'm talking about the matter of acting like a diva."
"It's not just about being arrogant." Sister Ru changed the subject: "The reaction of fans and the public, as well as the subsequent reputation, will be very different when your secret marriage is exposed versus when you voluntarily expose it."
Lin Yourong nodded her chin: "I know. I've already told you before that my husband and I will have a wedding. If we can't keep it a secret, we'll just announce it officially."
"alright."
Sister Ru rubbed her temples, feeling a bit of a headache.
It's an ironclad rule that celebrities lose fans and experience a sharp drop in popularity as soon as their relationships are exposed.
Not to mention announcing marriage; even superstars can't resist making it official during the peak of their careers.
For female celebrities, this is even more true; for example, having a baby means having to retire and disappear for at least a year.
This whole year, it's neither long nor short, and by the time you make a comeback, it'll be too late; it's hard for your career not to plummet.
But Su Su was different. If I hadn't had a long talk with Su Su, analyzing the pros and cons and pleading with her to make sure she wore a hat and mask when going out with Yu Huan, she probably would have been spotted by passersby long ago.
"Is that all?" Lin Yourong picked up the makeup remover and cotton pads again.
"That's all." Sister Ru shrugged. "Go remove your makeup and take a shower. Remember to wash your hair. The cities we're going to next are all quite cold."
"it is good."
The moon sets and the sun rises.
To the northeast of Kunming, 800 kilometers away, Chengdu is gradually shrouded in dusk.
At this moment, a light rain and a strong wind descended together, mercilessly sweeping across this spicy city.
As soon as Lin Yourong's toes touched the ground, a strong, cold air carrying a drizzle hit her directly, causing her to instinctively pull her trench coat tighter.
Although she was fully equipped with a mask, sunglasses, and hat, she turned up her collar before steadily stepping out of the car and standing firmly on the ground.
at this time.
A thin, middle-aged man was busy unloading their luggage from the trunk.
He was wearing black-rimmed glasses and a neat suit, and looked to be around forty years old.
He is the head of the Chengdu branch of Canwen Media, which is currently under preparation. His name is Li Hui, and he is also Sister Ru's former boss and old friend.
The book signing event in Chengdu was organized entirely by Li Hui. After communicating with him, Sister Ru also asked him to book the hotel in advance.
He unloaded his luggage, closed the trunk, and, holding a suitcase in each hand, enthusiastically led the way.
"You have to catch a flight tomorrow morning, so get some rest. I'll take you to your hotel and then I won't bother you anymore."
"Okay, thank you, Brother Hui!" Sister Ru crossed her arms and quickly followed him.
"No need to thank me." Lin Yourong, empty-handed and feeling light on her feet, followed behind Sister Ru with light steps.
The three of them walked through the hotel's revolving doors and into the brightly lit lobby.
Li Hui led them to the front desk.
He then released the handles of his suitcases, turned around, and said enthusiastically, "Oh, by the way, the room I booked for you also includes a buffet for two."
"So perfect?" Sister Ru's eyes sparkled with surprise.
"With Lin Su here, everything will definitely be arranged!" Li Hui smiled. "Although you're leaving Canwen, I still have a reason to ask the finance department for reimbursement."
Sister Ru just nodded and was about to make a few jokes with him.
But then Li Hui glanced at his watch and said hurriedly, "Jingru, this hospitality may not have been good enough. Next time you come to Chengdu, I'll treat you to a meal when I have time." Before he could finish speaking, he had already turned and strode towards the door.
As Ru watched his retreating figure, before he had gone far, she teased, "Rushing to a date, huh?"
"Oh well, what can I do? Sichuan girls are fierce! I can't be late!" Li Hui waved his hand without turning his head.
He quickly went through the revolving door, walked around to the driver's side, and got into the car.
Sister Ru clicked her tongue in disapproval as she turned around to complete the check-in process.
Lin Yourong stood quietly to the side.
Afterwards, the two entered the elevator one after the other.
Lin Yourong, having already considered the matter, said, "It's not convenient for me to eat at a buffet, you go by yourself."
"Huh?" The last syllable was drawn out.
Sister Ru's voice betrayed a hint of disappointment: "Me, eating alone? What's the point of that!"
"How could it be boring? Sister Ru, could you buy me a bowl of dan dan noodles first, and then some bobo chicken?"
Sister Ru suddenly spoke up, "Oh, I see. You promised to video chat with your husband and watch him eat, right?"
Lin Yourong was speechless for a moment after her little scheme was seen through.
The elevator car paused for a moment, and the doors slowly slid open to both sides.
Sister Ru walked ahead, pulling her suitcase: "A five-star hotel buffet, I really can't waste this, I have to have a good meal!"
Lin Yourong's stomach was also rumbling: "Hmm... why don't you go eat now, Sister Ru, and then pack one for me to bring up? Some hotels provide one or two takeout containers if guests can't make it to their buffet."
Sister Ru smiled and nodded, "Okay, I'll go ask if we can get it to go. If not, I'll buy you some dan dan noodles first, and then I'll enjoy my feast!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Sister Ru paused slightly, took out her room card, and gently swiped it to open the door.
As dusk approached, although it wasn't completely dark yet, Sister Ru turned on all the lights as soon as she entered the room.
The deluxe double room, illuminated by the lights, appeared bright, clean, and exceptionally spacious and comfortable.
The first thing Sister Ru did after untying the handle of her suitcase was to draw the curtains of the floor-to-ceiling window that covered the entire wall.
At this time, Lin Yourong had already gotten used to not appreciating the scenery outside the window, and removed all the coverings from her face, placing them all on the bedside table.
Then she lay back on the soft bed and completely relaxed.
After holding a pen for more than four hours, her right hand and forearm were a little sore, so she couldn't help but shake her arm gently.
After Sister Ru finished drawing the curtains and came back, she turned on the central air conditioning via the temperature control panel.
Feeling the temperature gradually becoming more comfortable, he took out a small bottle of mineral water and his cell phone from his crossbody bag and tossed them to Lin Yourong's side.
Seeing Lin Yourong massaging her right hand, she asked with concern, "Is your hand alright?"
"It's a little sour, but it'll be fine after a good night's sleep."
Hearing Lin Yourong's nonchalant tone, Sister Ru was immediately a little envious: "It's good to be young, you recover quickly."
She paused for a moment, then immediately continued, "I'll go check out the buffet right now and arrange your dinner first, then I'll enjoy the feast at my leisure!"
Lin Yourong slightly raised her head, looked at her, and thanked her: "Thank you for your hard work, Sister Ru!"
"I'm going now, you get some rest."
As the door slammed shut, the room fell silent for a moment.
Feeling parched, Lin Yourong opened a bottle of mineral water and drank several large gulps, which finally relieved the dryness in her throat.
She turned on her phone screen, glanced at the time, and saw it was only 5:37, still a long way from 6:00.
During her free time, Lin Yourong casually opened the Weibo app and was surprised to find that the message had been marked in red with 999+.
Upon entering the message interface, one sees tens of thousands of notifications and comments tagging her on Weibo:
'Candied hawthorn berries without ice: @Lin Su, Su Su, those haters are just jealous of your singing and beauty, ignore them! We will always support you!'
'Little Sapling_007: Seeing those smear posts on Weibo makes me so angry! Little Sapling knows what kind of person you are. You're just outwardly cold but inwardly warm, definitely not acting like a diva! Keep going, we Little Saplings will always love you! @林素'
"Entertainment Gossip Sauce: As someone who was just listening to 'It's You' on repeat, I think this whole thing is a bit suspicious. Those photos and so-called evidence all look too contrived; the male lead's face is even blurred out, it's not convincing at all. Support @林素, hope they can weather this storm."
'Only Love Susu: Secret Marriage? Haha, if Susu really got married, I'd be the first to offer my blessings! But such unfounded speculation and slander are just too irresponsible. @林素'
'Jiaojiao who loves Susu: I was really angry when I saw those press releases, but so many little saplings support you @LinSu, Susu, keep going! We're always here for you!'
'Walking and Stopping: Just a passerby, I think these marketing accounts targeting @林素 are going too far. Without solid evidence, they shouldn't be arbitrarily defaming someone's reputation.'
……
Lin Yourong looked through the supportive and encouraging comments and felt a warm current welling up in her heart.
She ignored the few negative comments that appeared, but overall, she felt that she had a pretty good public image.
Guided by these @ messages, she further explored the source.
To her surprise, these numerous marketing accounts that appeared after noon all published high-definition photos of her and Yu Huan, all of which were taken from over fifty sets of photos previously taken by paparazzi.
These marketing accounts, using the hashtag #LinSuHiddenMarriage#, meticulously analyzed each photo, and some even fabricated rumors that she was already pregnant and had given birth before participating in The Voice of China.
Looking at these absurd arrangements, Lin Yourong couldn't help but smile.
Slowly slide your fingertips across the screen.
The hashtag #LinSuHiddenMarriage# has surprisingly climbed to 47th place on the trending topics list.
Lin Yourong finished patrolling the trending search list.
However, no negative trending topics about her being arrogant or diva-like were found.
A positive mindset.
In the stillness, the sound of the door opening was suddenly heard.
Lin Yourong raised her head slightly and saw Sister Ru walking in briskly, carrying a plastic bag containing lunch boxes.
Sister Ru said excitedly, "Susu! This is so lavish! They were only supposed to give us one takeout box, but I had to plead with them to give us two! However, I specially picked out some of the more expensive items for you!"
As she spoke, she placed the lunchbox on the TV cabinet.
He turned around hastily, taking a step while saying to Lin Yourong, "I've left it here for you, I'm going to eat at the buffet!"
"Okay, thank you, Sister Ru!" Lin Yourong jumped out of bed, but before she could finish speaking, she heard a "bang" and the door slammed shut.
The room temperature has risen by now.
Lin Yourong took off her trench coat and casually tossed it at the foot of the bed, revealing her exquisite figure in a beige wool sweater.
She slipped on her shoes, holding her phone in one hand and a lunchbox from the TV cabinet in the other, and moved to the small round table by the balcony.
Take the two lunch boxes out of the plastic bag, place them on the table, and open them.
One box contains cold food, and the other contains hot food.
A quick glance revealed two pieces of French foie gras on the hot dishes, with crispy bread underneath, two roasted lamb chops, and some black pepper short ribs.
The other box contained salmon, whelk, snow crab legs, and sweet shrimp.
Lin Yourong tucked the strands of hair from both sides of her face behind her ears.
It was indeed a very generous meal.
No wonder Sister Ru was so excited!
After eating so many fitness meals with her for so many days, Sister Ru must be ecstatic to see this scene.
Although her stomach was growling with hunger, she didn't rush to eat. Instead, she texted Yu Huan first: "Are you home yet?"
"Have you finished your work and arrived at the hotel?" came the reply immediately.
At the hotel.
The moment those three words were sent, Lin Yourong saw a video call request from Yu Huan pop up on her phone screen.
(End of this chapter)