Wen Yun didn't receive Jiang Zhi's answer and followed her gaze, only to find that the other person was... chatting?

Moreover, despite having just finished work and looking somewhat tired, her expression still seemed relaxed.

Jiang Zhi had two accounts. Most of her contacts were on her work account, which Wen Yun usually managed and replied to on her behalf.

The other was a private account with very few contacts—only Wen Yun, Jiang Zhi's mother, and a few of her friends.

Therefore, Wen Yun naturally assumed Jiang Zhi was chatting with her mother. "Are you talking to Auntie?"

After replying to the message, Jiang Zhi recalled that four or five cars had been parked in the villa area, and the keys were likely still there.

Among them, there should be a model that Su Yun would like.

Hearing Wen Yun's question, she finally looked up. "No, I'm chatting with Su Yun."

Even though Jiang Zhi was an artist under her management and Su Yun was the partner of one of her artists, hearing that name from Jiang Zhi's lips still felt unfamiliar to Wen Yun.

She was certain she didn't have amnesia or Alzheimer's—so how had Jiang Zhi suddenly started chatting with her?!

Wen Yun froze for a moment before asking, "Did she contact you again?"

In truth, the word Wen Yun wanted to use was "harass."

Su Yun had previously spammed messages just to get attention, but Jiang Zhi had never responded.

Later, Su Yun seemed to understand Jiang Zhi's stance but still didn't give up, instead sending all her messages to Wen Yun.

As a result, Wen Yun had witnessed a series of cheesy pick-up lines and forced attempts at conversation.

Perhaps Wen Yun's thoughts were too obvious, as Jiang Zhi shook her head and handed her the phone. "She was just thanking me, nothing unusual."

Wen Yun glanced at the chat interface—the messages were simple and appropriate.

There was no flattery or trying to win favor, and the conversation had even ended with Jiang Zhi's reply.

Wen Yun fell silent for a moment before murmuring, "Did she have a change of heart today? She's acting so normal?"

Jiang Zhi took her phone back, her tone calm. "Watch your words. Don't target her."

Wen Yun raised her hands in surrender, understanding that this was Jiang Zhi's consistent principle: never gossip about others behind their backs, only judge them by their actions.

"I know. So, have you talked to her about the variety show and the preliminary recording?"

After all, Wen Yun was a manager, and her top priority was her artist's career development.

Even if it was just a variety show, she hoped to plan ahead for smoother public relations and promotions.

Jiang Zhi paused briefly before shaking her head. "No need to discuss it in advance. We'll just interact naturally."

Wen Yun replied, "I'm not worried about you, of course. But aren't you afraid Su Yun might cause some unexpected situation during the show?"

Jiang Zhi had a broader perspective. "If she really intends to do something, discussing it beforehand probably won't stop her."

Jiang Zhi didn't mention to Wen Yun that this variety show felt more like an opportunity she was giving Su Yun.

Wen Yun respected Jiang Zhi's opinion. "...Alright, then I'll briefly communicate with her manager."

"Mm, clear your schedule on the day of the preview filming. We'll go back to record it." Jiang Zhi finally answered Wen Yun's initial question.

---

"Dear Ladies," an original yuri romance variety show exclusively produced by Apple TV, had gained immense popularity over its first two seasons.

The show invited several celebrity couples from the entertainment industry, including both married couples and those currently dating.

Each episode of the variety show revolves around travel, adopting a fully live-streamed format, hoping that the celebrity couples can experience the true essence of life through travel and daily interactions while deepening their bond.

Thus, the show's slogan and promotional tagline are: "Fall in love while traveling, find joy while in love."

The labels attached to it are: heartwarming, lighthearted, and romantic.

It sounds earnest enough, but when the production team, as usual, posted the promotional content on Weibo, netizens in the comments section showed no mercy.

—"Production team, do you honestly believe your own slogan?"

—"I think the real slogan should be: Break up on the show, find joy in breaking up. doge"

—"Let me enlighten everyone in the comments: In the first two seasons, five couples broke up, and by the end of the show, some had even switched partners..."

—""Dear Ladies" also known as "108 Reasons to Break Up"!"

—"The show is indeed popular, but viewers definitely aren't tuning in for the heartwarming, lighthearted vibes—they're here for the drama and chaotic scenes, hahahaha..."

—"The comment above is spot on. The past is the past, but now things have taken a wild turn. So, is Season 3 starting soon? I'm really looking forward to it—I can't wait to see the drama unfold!"

The production team hasn't yet released the list of participants for this season, so netizens are keeping a close eye on celebrities in the entertainment industry, speculating about the regular cast.

—"The guests in the first two seasons were quite well-known. I'll boldly guess Lin Yan!"

—"I just saw Jing Zhaozhao reposted the Weibo post—does that mean she's confirmed to join?"

—"Then I'll guess Liu Yangran? She's a rising star, no less impressive than Jiang Zhi, and she just announced her relationship—surely she qualifies, right?"

—"How can Liu Yangran even compare to Jiang Zhi? Hasn't she milked the "Little Jiang Zhi" marketing gimmick enough? I suggest you check the award records before boasting here."

—"Why can't Liu Yangran compare? Her partner is a well-known singer, after all. Meanwhile, Jiang Zhi's spouse is Su Yun—are they coming on the show to embarrass themselves?"

—"Well, actually, there seems to be insider info that Jiang Zhi and Su Yun will be participating..."

—"Don't they have no feelings for each other? And isn't this a relationship-focused variety show? Are they coming to showcase awkward interactions between strangers?"

---

Su Yun, after seeing Jiang Zhi's message, asked Aunt Liu and found out that five or six cars were parked outside the villa.

The "Generous Bodhisattva" had once again worked her magic.

With a heart full of gratitude, Su Yun opened Weibo, intending to repost the variety show's promotional post.

However, having not logged in for a long time during her hospital stay, it took a full five minutes of lagging before she could access her account.

The original owner of the account had a poor reputation, with the private message inbox almost entirely filled with hate comments and a pitifully small number of followers.

Su Yun ignored these and searched for the official Weibo account of "Dear Ladies." After reading the comments, she raised an eyebrow slightly.

Is this variety show really that interesting?

But given her relationship with Jiang Zhi, there was no way they would break up.

Because the two of them had never been together in the first place.

As soon as Su Yun reposted the show's Weibo post, the notification sounds from her inbox immediately started buzzing.

It has to be said—in the entertainment industry, sometimes infamy is still a form of fame. Within just one minute of reposting, the comments on the post had surpassed four digits.

Even some well-known A-list or B-list celebrities might not have such highly engaged fans.

Liu Yangran was one of the celebrities whose data couldn't surpass Su Yun's.

She debuted under the label "Little Jiang Zhi," as her side profile, from certain angles and with some photo editing, bore a slight resemblance to Jiang Zhi.

Through marketing, her fanbase grew steadily, allowing her to establish a foothold in the entertainment industry. She had already starred in two or three big-budget idol dramas.

But winning awards in the film and television industry requires genuine acting skills and talent.

Unable to secure any awards, she hoped to use "Dear Ladies" to boost her popularity and traffic, aiming for better scripts.

The trending topic she had bought a few days earlier was suddenly overshadowed by Su Yun's unexpected rise. Despite Su Yun having no notable skills or works, her discussion rate remained high, leaving Liu Yangran feeling deeply resentful.

Knowing that Su Yun would also participate in the variety show, Liu Yangran preemptively hired online trolls—not only to promote herself but also to drag down both Jiang Zhi and Su Yun.

After the "Dear Ladies" production team posted on Weibo, Liu Yangran lurked in the comments section with a secondary account. Seeing that netizens generally disliked Su Yun brought a smile to her face.

But before she could fully relax, a notification popped up, indicating that Su Yun had just posted a new Weibo.

She hurriedly clicked on it, only to find that Su Yun's post was rapidly gaining likes and comments, far surpassing her own metrics.

"Why?!" Liu Yangran gritted her teeth, unable to comprehend it.

If she couldn't compete with Jiang Zhi, how could she possibly lose to someone like Su Yun?!

Liu Yangran's agent was beside her and, upon seeing Su Yun's Weibo, remarked, "Some people are born with a natural sense of appeal. We just can't compete."

The entertainment industry is crowded, and only a few manage to stand out.

But there are always those with a unique aura that draws everyone's attention to them.

The agent intended to comfort Liu Yangran, hoping she would maintain a balanced mindset.

After all, harboring resentment while secretly following the other person with a secondary account seemed oddly obsessive.

However, Liu Yangran only grew angrier upon hearing this.

She opened Su Yun's comment section and, seeing it filled with negative remarks, felt slightly better.

She handed her phone to her agent and said, "Su Yun's comments are full of people criticizing her. By the time the show airs, she'll probably have lost all her relevance."

---

While Liu Yangran was watching, Su Yun was also browsing the comments—most of which were from anti-fans.

In the past, the original host of this body would never respond to such comments, but Su Yun was different.

Having been an ordinary worker in her previous life and now given a second chance at life, her mindset had shifted dramatically.

Aside from her generous benefactor, Jiang Zhi, she had no intention of tolerating disrespect from anyone—not even the original host's anti-fans.

So, as she scanned the comments:

—"Why is Su Yun still in the entertainment industry? Can't the production team afford to hire anyone else?"

Su Yun replied: —"The sky has cleared, the rain has stopped—do you really think you can do better?"

—"Day 99 of waiting for Su Yun to leave the entertainment industry."

Su Yun replied: —"Day 99 of your wish not coming true. Remember to check in on time tomorrow."

—"If the production team really invites Su Yun, then I'll have to avoid watching at all costs!"

Su Yun replied: —"If some people slip away, we should really thank our lucky stars."

—"Su Yun is actually going on a variety show? Can't she reflect on herself and have some shame?"

Su Yun replied: —"Life is already hard enough—why should I reflect on myself?"

Thinking of her boss from her previous life, Su Yun fired back with remarkable speed, hardly needing to think at all.

After dealing with her own comments section, she still remembered the fan of Liu Yangran she had just seen who was criticizing Jiang Zhi.

Since she had nothing else to do at the moment, she decided to help her "generous benefactor" settle the matter.

She searched for Liu Yangran's Weibo account and found a recently reposted promotional post from the show's official account.

The caption read: "I hide the rose behind my back."

The accompanying photo featured a flower shop backdrop, with Liu Yangran and her girlfriend gently embracing each other, a single rose held in her hand.

The comments below were flooded with well-wishes for the couple and anticipation for their variety show.

Compared to Su Yun's Weibo, the atmosphere here was overwhelmingly peaceful.

The only comment that stood out, sitting at the third spot in the trending section, read: "Isn't this way better than Su Yun and Jiang Zhi's pairing?"

Most celebrity Weibo accounts have fans controlling the comments, making such disparaging remarks rare—unless the celebrity tacitly approves of such behavior.

Liu Yangran's intentions were obvious.

Su Yun chuckled softly and, amid the sea of congratulatory comments, posted a reply using her main account: —"You hide the rose behind your back, but the flower shop owner is checking the security footage."

Within minutes of her comment, the hot search exploded.

---

⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾⋆⁺₊⋆Charvinovel ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾⋆⁺₊⋆