Chapter 61: The Pure Jade Girl Superstar is Not to Be Messed With (11)
The eighth season of the family variety show *Beautiful Times* officially announced its guest lineup
Group One: A brother duo with a 20-year age gap; identities temporarily confidential.
Group Two: A mother-daughter duo, Du Zhen and Du Ya.
Group Three: An intern brother duo, Fang Qingrong and Xuan Yanrui.
Group Four: A non-celebrity sibling duo, Su Zihuan and Su Yuxin.
The broadcast time is set for August 18th at 9:00 AM, which happens to be a Sunday.
【Wow, my Zhenzhen is there! Zhenzhen is actually bringing her mom to a variety show.】
【I also think bringing her mom is a great idea.】
【It's been so long since I've seen my Zhenzhen, I miss her.】
【What's up with that first group? Why is their identity still confidential? Is there something even a VIP member like me isn't allowed to see?】
【I feel like the identities of the first group aren't simple; otherwise, they wouldn't be placed in the first slot.】
【Program crew, I advise you not to play games, or you'll lose a distinguished member like me.】
【And you'll lose a super distinguished VIP member! Hurry up and fully disclose the information for the first group.】
【My brother is there! Brother Qingrong is so amazing.】
【I didn't expect Xiao Xuan to be able to participate in this show. Finally, his hard work is paying off.】
...
By playing this card, the production team indeed pushed the upcoming *Beautiful Times* onto the trending searches.
Even though the show was already popular, no one would refuse even more hype.
Those following the show had guessed every possible person in the industry, but they never once suspected Shi Wei. His impression on the public was so profound that almost no one believed he would participate in a variety show.
Just then, a new trending topic dropped onto the homepage, drawing the attention of the entire internet, simply because the title was: #DuZhenToasting#
Clicking into it revealed photos of A-Zhen raising a glass to drink. There was even a photo of her toasting someone whose face was pixelated. Only the face was blurred, making it clear it was a man; judging by his physique and sitting posture, he didn't look young, fitting the public's impression of a middle-aged boss.
【I knew this industry was dirty, but I didn't expect Du Zhen to be no different from the others.】
【Looking at how boisterous she is while drinking, who knows how many bosses she's toasted in private or how many affairs she's had with them.】
【Her career resources were always so good; it would be impossible if there wasn't some shady business involved.】
【What "pure jade girl"? I've always felt that true pure jade girls couldn't exist in this circle. As for being "unfazed by fame and fortune," it's all just a persona. Once you establish a persona to earn your living, most eventually crash and burn. Even those who haven't crashed yet—if they aren't naturally that way, they eventually will.】
【This is so sad. I've liked her for so long, I didn't expect her to be this kind of person in private.】
【Fans, just accept reality. If she didn't work hard in private, how could you ever see her?】
【The words are harsh, but the logic is sound.】
【I believe in Zhenzhen. Zhenzhen could never be that kind of person.】
【I hope Zhenzhen gives an explanation. Someone must be spreading rumors.】
【Zhenzhen, please speak up. As long as you say one word, I will believe you.】
【Spreading rumors and framing people is quite common in this industry, but looking at these photos, I don't believe Zhenzhen did anything wrong. Zhenzhen is an adult; what's wrong with having a few drinks? What, don't you toast your elders during the New Year?】
【Heh, would Du Zhen dare to claim this is her elder? Let this "elder" help her clarify it then. If she has that kind of ability, I'll believe it.】
【Sorry, I can't stan her anymore. Not attacking her on my way out is my last bit of decency. Bye.】
A-Zhen leaned back on the sofa, scrolling through her phone with one hand, her face showing no sign of panic.
Guan Mingqing had just called her and immediately instructed the studio staff to issue a clarification, stating that this was just a normal business dinner and there was none of the filth netizens were imagining.
Guan Mingqing said that if they directly denied it was her, it might leave a bad impression since the photos were quite clear; it was better to tell the truth.
Then, she told A-Zhen to think about the content so she could personally clarify what happened later.
Guan Mingqing also added, "This was a normal event to begin with. I suspect someone has targeted you and wants to drag you down. Little Zhen, we are in the right, so we have nothing to fear."
She said it as if the other party wasn't the one who leaked the photos.
A-Zhen had long anticipated that the other party would take some action, but she hadn't expected them to be so impatient.
After the studio released the statement, many fans did indeed choose to believe them.
Even if nothing happened this time, the seeds of doubt had been sown. Guan Mingqing was preparing for the moment they would pull her down from her pedestal.
As the page refreshed, a new trending topic for Xuan Yanrui appeared: #XuanYanruiSupportsHisSeniorSister#
Xuan Yanrui: *My senior sister is not the kind of person who uses every dirty trick just to get famous. I will always believe in her @DuZhen.*
A-Zhen gave a light chuckle. They really didn't want to miss even this bit of hype.
First, they'd ride her coattails, and once she collapsed, Xuan Yanrui's fans would feel bad for their "brother," right?
A-Zhen picked up her phone and began drafting a Weibo post, which she quickly published.
DuZhen: *It was a normal dinner; a big boss treated us to a meal, and there were many people there that day. We are all adults; having a few drinks shouldn't be an issue, right? Don't worry, my alcohol tolerance is very high; currently, no one can outdrink me. As for the sordid things some people are thinking, they do not exist, nor will they exist in the future. I am not a person with a gentle temperament. Also, I'll be twenty-three soon. In a few years, I truly won't be able to be called a "pure jade girl" because I am growing up and will age. It's impossible to maintain a youthful appearance forever, otherwise, I'd be a monster. And it's even more impossible to always be the version of me that you like. It is my honor that you continue to like me; as for those who unfollow because of this, I can only say we lack fate. Let's part on good terms. Thank you for your past support.*
This paragraph contained so much subtext that it left everyone stunned.
Once they recovered, fans, passersby, and haters alike began leaving comments under the post.
A-Zhen picked out a few necessary ones to answer.
Q: *It sounds like Zhenzhen is planning a career transition? Do you have a direction in mind?*
DuZhen: *Yes, I've considered it for a long time. As an actor, I want to try various directions.*
Q: *How good is Zhenzhen's alcohol tolerance? I'm curious.*
DuZhen: *I could easily drink everyone at that dinner into submission. Aside from acting, I haven't been drunk yet.*
Q: *How many bosses have you accompanied? Ten?*
DuZhen: *If you have the guts, don't delete your account. I intend to sue you.*
【Hahahahaha, I'm dying of laughter.】
【Zhenzhen, I've taken a screenshot for you. People who make things up like that should definitely be sued.】
【Even if they delete their account, it's useless. Sue the platform first, and you can get their information.】
【LMAO, that guy has already deleted his account.】
【Zhenzhen is so tough. I love this side of her.】
【Maybe this is just someone's tactic. There are many ways to gain fans in this industry, but there are always fools who get tricked.】
【Some people should stop struggling. The actors from "Immortal Demon Love" have all reposted Zhenzhen's Weibo to clarify everything and confirm that her alcohol tolerance is indeed exceptional. One actor even said that during the wrap party, everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they heard Zhenzhen say she wanted to drink lemon water, fearing they might be forced to drink too much.】
【Hahahahaha, it seems Zhenzhen's alcohol tolerance is more than just "good."】
【I wonder which big boss was outdrunk by Zhenzhen.】
【The big boss has appeared! Go check it out! It's actually the snack tycoon Li Junchun! I'm dying. He seems to really admire Zhenzhen's drinking skills and even released the video from that day. This boss is so down-to-earth, he actually dared to post a video of himself drunk, haha.】
【He didn't have any ulterior motives; it's perfectly normal to post it. You can tell he's a lover of alcohol just by watching him ask about her tolerance. His later behavior proved it—his eyes were glued to the drinks. Our great beauty Zhenzhen actually can't compete with the alcohol. Isn't that frustrating?】
【Oh, Boss Li is smart. He's the one profiting from this wave. Whatever, I'm going to place an order first. I heard there's a promotion going on, right? I love this brand of snacks the most. They'll be sold out in a second. I'm going, I'm going!】
When Guan Mingqing received the call from Li Junchun and heard that they wanted to invite A-Zhen to be their spokesperson, her face turned green.
And it wasn't even for a snack brand. A few years ago, Li Junchun had started a car brand; it had already made a name for itself and sales were gradually increasing, but they hadn't selected a spokesperson yet.
Now, they were specifically asking for Du Zhen.
Guan Mingqing's eyes were practically spitting fire. Had she just helped Du Zhen build someone else's success again?
When A-Zhen received the news, she said with a smile, "Sister Guan, this is great. The person behind this spent money to build my success for them; they must be dying of anger right now."
Guan Mingqing grit her teeth. Damn it, that person was her.
She really was dying of anger.