I've Gone Viral Because of a Money-Saving Variety Show-Chapter 249 - 243: The Deafening Silence Inside the Car

Han Qianyi looked puzzled: "Why would you think Zheng He and I had arranged to meet?"

Wan Chen hesitated and then spoke with embarrassment, "The internet says you’re into him..."

The internet was abuzz with the claim that Han Qianyi was desperately pursuing Zheng He, but the truth of these rumors was unknown.

Now that the program was over and the competitive relationship between them had come to an end, he definitely wanted to save the girl some face.

But if he didn’t cooperate with Han Qianyi, he didn’t know anyone else well enough to collaborate with.

As far as he was concerned, Han Qianyi was a decent person, a bit crafty, and had a sort of determination to strive for the top. Perhaps it was because she came from the lower ranks of society and didn’t have the kind of backing to bolster her, so her craftiness was only utilized in petty schemes that benefited her.

She wouldn’t dare to pull off a grand scheme; she didn’t have the guts, because she knew her limits and couldn’t handle the consequences.

To put it bluntly, she was quite self-aware, understanding what she wanted and where her bottom line lay.

Otherwise, given what had just happened with Vice President Wang, she should now be in a room upstairs at the hotel.

That was also why he was willing to propose a collaboration.

After acting, they could both go their separate ways, no need to worry about playacting turning into reality and causing him any trouble.

Han Qianyi had seen some of those rumors online and chuckled, "I’m not that blind. If that day comes, please send me straight to the hospital to see an eye specialist."

Wan Chen let out a light laugh, "You’re quite different off the program from how you are on it."

Han Qianyi on the show would never say ’blind’ nor use such a clearly mocking tone.

She would probably explain gently: You’ve misunderstood, Zheng He and I are just good friends, I just think since we’re all on the same program we should look out for each other, I just can’t bear to see him suffer, I just...

Han Qianyi paused, "..."

Just now, Wan Chen had helped her, and without the cameras around, she accidentally broke her persona of being beautiful, kind-hearted, gentle, and caring.

Recovering her composure, Han Qianyi returned to her gentle persona, speaking softly, "Um... I’m not usually like this, it was that surname Wang who annoyed me today."

Wan Chen suddenly became curious, "How did you run out just now?"

Han Qianyi had deliberately omitted the fact that she had struck someone when she explained her earlier encounter.

She could never admit such a thing to anyone, as starting a physical confrontation could easily be twisted by others, potentially turning her from a disadvantaged person into an irrational, violent, and acerbic woman if the cooperation fell through.

Ridiculous rumors often started that way on the internet.

Moreover, at times like these, it’s the vulnerable people who receive special protection.

She had no influential background or support, only by playing the sympathy card, could she maintain her footing without being at a disadvantage.

Han Qianyi sniffed, her eyes instantly reddening as she maximized the impact of the words ’vulnerable group.’

Looking at Wan Chen, she said with a grievance, "I escaped when he accidentally fell down. After all, he’s a big man and I couldn’t overpower him..."

Wan Chen wasn’t good at comforting people, especially women. He opened his mouth and slowly nodded, "Yeah, you did the right thing. In these situations, it’s not suitable for girls like you to face men head-on."

After saying that, he started the car and the headlights immediately lit up.

The people walking in front of the car were clearly illuminated by the bright headlamps.

Han Qianyi saw that the person passing by the car was Vice President Wang, who was cursing and talking on the phone.

"F*ck! That woman dared to smash me with a wine bottle, claimed she was my mother, and kicked me several times, the bitch! I swear I’ll destroy her! Sooner or later, I’ll make her kneel on the ground, crying and begging me!"

"..."

"..."

At that moment, the silence inside the car was deafening.

Han Qianyi was speechless. At that moment, she should have kicked him a couple more times to make him lie on the ground a bit longer. That way he would have come out two seconds later and her persona wouldn’t have collapsed.

Ah really... such a miscalculation.

Luckily, Wan Chen didn’t pay much attention to it either. He asked, "Where do you live?"

Han Qianyi gave him her address.

On the way, neither of them talked much. Wan Chen was usually reticent, and Han Qianyi didn’t know what to say either.

When getting out of the car, Wan Chen gave her his contact information and said, "You should go out less at night recently, be careful."

"Thank you for today, I’ll treat you to a meal when I have time."

"There’s no need for a meal, just remember the promise you made to me. Also, don’t overdo it with the shipping of couples. I hope we can be distant partners in the show, and after the show... the same."

What Wan Chen actually wanted to say was that after the show, there was no need to contact each other if it wasn’t necessary, but saying it outright might be too harsh. After some thought, he chose a more tactful way to express himself.

After the show, he still had to take that five million home, slap it in Old Wan’s face, and let Old Wan see how accomplished his son was. He still had passionate entrepreneurship ahead, ready to kick off his grand enterprises!!

He really had no time for inconsequential people like Han Qianyi, Chen Xixi, Jin Cheng, and Zheng He.

But some knots are harder to cut the more you try.

Just as Wan Chen would never dream that they would become life-and-death friends in the future.

"I have the same idea," Han Qianyi said with a smile. "Maintaining a proper distance, we all remain old acquaintances. That’s quite nice."

Wan Chen raised his eyebrow; he felt he had indeed not misjudged her.

Returning home, Han Qianyi hurried into the bathroom to take a shower. Being touched by that smelly man made her feel like her shoulders were both dirty and stinky.

After her shower, she lay in her thirty-something-square-meter single apartment, looking at the ceiling and sighing heavily.

Half an hour later, she came to terms with it.

If she could be on the reality romance show, she would. If not, she would probably have to say goodbye to the entertainment industry forever, and the dream of being an Oscar-winning actress would remain just a dream.

But no worries, she could still do social media.

While she was still popular, she could work on her media presence and sell some products to support herself.

When the hype dies down, she’ll see if there’s a chance to transition into acting.

Actually, it’s all the same; just a longer detour. When she debuts, she might only be old enough to play the roles of mothers, but who says you can’t win an actress award playing a mother?

Once she polishes her acting skills, whatever role she plays, she will have the opportunity to become an actress!

...

The guests from the reality show were all busy, and so were Jin Cheng and Zheng He.

Jin Family villa.

Returning to his own home, Jin Cheng felt ecstatic.

Finally, no need to squeeze in with everyone for sleep. His large room is the best!

It just occasionally felt a little lonely.

Without Zheng He’s jokes to watch, not seeing Chen Xixi’s quick wit dealing with various dilemmas, and Han Qianyi’s constant feigned fragility like a delicate flower, life seemed to lack a lot of fun!

As for Wan Chen... not familiar, Wan Chen’s not that interesting.

However, before he could enjoy a few minutes of comfort, his servant had packed up three large suitcases for him and sent them downstairs.

Another servant stood at his bedroom door, shouting, "Young master, the flight to Germany is delayed, hurry up and head out!"

"???" Since when was he going to Germany? How come he didn’t know anything about it??

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