Overprotected By My Tsundere CEO-Chapter 674 - 418: Sis, Why Do Your Friends Love Setting You Up So Much?
Reporter: "We all know that Actor Chapman posted a Weibo half a year ago, supporting Mr. Langley of Fernwood Entertainment just like Nora Scott did. Does this mean you have a good personal relationship with Nora?"
Henry Chapman: "It’s alright."
With just two concise words, it fits the media and the public’s usual impression of Henry Chapman.
This is not a person who is all things to all people, humorous, and charming. This man is famous for his low emotional intelligence, having made the media’s "most difficult celebrities to interview" list several times.
The reporter was persistent, continuing to ask, "It’s rare to hear of you having female friends in the industry. Is there a possibility of you and Nora developing into a couple?"
With a slight lift of his thin eyelids, Henry glanced at the reporter, making one shiver. Then, in a somewhat cool tone, he replied decisively, "No."
?
The crowd of reporters was taken aback.
It was so obvious even if they’re not together; it shouldn’t be denied so directly, right?
Could it be—
Their relationship isn’t as good as imagined?
"Remember last month when Nora was live-streaming during the recording of ’City Secret’, and an account named ’Henry Chapman’ tipped her hundreds of thousands? Netizens are very interested. Was that account you or a prank using your name?"
The reporter dug up this older incident.
This incident had trended on social media, resulting in a large number of shippers. However, Nora and Henry, the people involved, have never appeared in front of the media, leaving them unable to verify.
Henry pondered for a moment, recalling Mrs. Chapman’s reminders, paused briefly, and said, "It was me."
As soon as he said this, the media present and Rosa Sullivan and Diana Johnson were all taken aback.
???
Their astonished gazes fell upon Henry.
Not many believed it to be true—everyone knew Henry was unlikely to engage with the internet, only using Weibo during promotions. Live streaming and short videos likely receive zero attention from him. Moreover, Henry is known for keeping a low profile and his private life secret. It was assumed he wouldn’t engage in such live streaming behavior with extravagant gifts.
The result—
Solid proof???
Not only those present, but even the live stream’s comment section exploded at this moment, countless comments emerging.
"Did I go deaf???"
"Brother, don’t scare me, my poor heart can’t take it!"
"Is this just a promotion for ’Reversing Life’ or is it real? Brother, clarify!!!"
"Impossible, I don’t believe it!"
"Brother, no! Even if Nora is pretty, she’s not worthy of you!!! There’s no need for such a waste!!!"
...
*
On his side of the screen, while drinking water, Oliver Scott nearly choked upon hearing this, almost spraying water onto his tablet screen.
He had heard of this matter but never verified it—because even he subconsciously believed that the real Henry Chapman wouldn’t do such a thing.
Did Henry actually go modern like this?
Just then, the master bedroom door opened. Nora, having just woken up and finished washing, walked out without even fixing her hair, half-asleep, walking with slippers, her voice crisp.
"Is this the live broadcast of the press conference?"
Hearing the sound from the tablet, Nora took steps over, coming behind the sofa, placing her elbows on the back of the sofa, leaned slightly over to glance at the tablet screen.
"Yeah." Oliver turned his head, looking up to ask, "Sis, why didn’t you go?"
Most actors on the disclosed list attended, with only a few unable to make it due to scheduling conflicts—it was obvious that Nora, who slept until dark, was not among those who "couldn’t make it."
Nora lifted her eyelids lazily, "Henry said appearing with him in front of the media could cause a critical hit to the media people."
Oliver: "..."
Chapman really is self-aware.
Meanwhile, on the live broadcast, the reporter asked again, "What’s the reason?"
Henry paused for a second, his expression cool, but his gaze fell sharply onto the camera, seriously saying, "She’s my mother’s goddaughter."
On site: "..."
Audience: "..."
Nora + Oliver: "..."
You’ve really got some nerve!
Nora stifled a breath at her throat, neither up nor down—planning to proceed without consent right?
"Sis, is it true?" Oliver’s eyes widened slightly, genuinely shocked.
Nora exhaled slowly, resisting the urge to jump into the screen and punch Henry, her eyes faintly shimmering, said leisurely, "Once he says it, it’s true."
Henry had previously suggested having Mrs. Chapman acknowledge Nora as a goddaughter to prevent further matchmaking efforts.
Nora found it too bizarre and never took it seriously.
Later, as Henry didn’t mention it again, Nora assumed he abandoned the idea after bringing it up and thought no more of it. Unexpectedly, Henry merely informed her while actually making preparations behind the scenes, going forward with "act first, report later," catching her off guard along with Mrs. Chapman and the national media and audience.
Upon reflection, Nora realized she’s only ever been so clearly manipulated in her life by Pedro Langley.
Henry’s execution was flawless.
Announced on a live broadcast, leaving no room for recourse. She could only appear in front of the media as the "goddaughter" or "godsister," and with the matter settled, Mrs. Chapman would surely find it difficult to pressure Henry any further.
Oliver, not being foolish, quickly pieced it together, casting a sympathetic glance at Nora, sincerely asking, "Sis, why do the friends you make like to screw you over?"
"..."
Because birds of a feather flock together.
...
In this perfectly steady press conference, the news of "Nora is Henry’s godsister" was undoubtedly the most explosive, immediately sweeping through the various trending lists, conveyed simply and straightforwardly to the netizens.
—Within the industry, two actors of polar opposite ability actually appeared within the same popular cast as "god-siblings"... How much gossip is buried here?
Unimaginable!
Moreover, both have millions of fan bases, even if their fans are generally quite zen, now that they are linked in such an unconventional manner, it’s impossible to pretend to be dead and not manage comments for their idols. Thus, the previously water-and-fire opponent fan groups quickly gathered as one, joining forces across major social platforms to manage comments.
The heat exploded again and again.
"The CP I’ve been shipping for so long, turns out those pink bubbles are just sibling love?"
"I apologize for accusing Nora of maliciously binding Henry and hyping their CP, I didn’t know you two were family."
"A guess, I remember in an interview Alfred Lawrence mentioned owing Henry a favor, could Nora joining ’Reversing Life’ be thanks to Henry’s help? If so... emmmm."
...
On the internet, Nora’s involvement in ’Reversing Life’ received mixed opinions, some saying it’s due to financial backers behind her, some saying Henry helped her, some say it’s through unspoken rules... In short, many criticized her due to her publicly acclaimed acting skills. Now, given the godsibling news, the haters found a new angle to criticize her.
As for Nora—
The live stream was not even over, but Mrs. Chapman called Nora, asking her to meet, saying Henry was being irresponsible by forging connections and suggesting seizing this chance to formalize the goddaughter act. Nora felt pushed onto stage, forced to follow Henry’s pre-arranged script, bewildered into accepting Mrs. Chapman as a "godmother".
At this press conference, the biggest winner—Henry.
*
In the car.
Having bid farewell to Mrs. Chapman, Pedro Langley had sent a driver to pick her up. As soon as Nora got into the back seat, she made a phone call to Pedro Langley.
"Adding a mom, a good thing."
Pedro cheerfully consoled her.
Starting today, he has one less rival, and Loughton has one less opponent. They can coexist peacefully in the future, truly a win-win.
Nora’s lips twitched, "That’s the key point?"
"Didn’t Henry just screw you over?" Pedro laughed, rather casually.
Narrowing her eyes, Nora’s voice was chilly, "Those who dare to screw me can be counted on one hand."
Pedro: "..."
Chapman really got her good.
With a live broadcast, there was no room for retractions. She could only appear before the media as a "goddaughter" or "godsister", and since Mrs. Chapman already accepted it, she couldn’t possibly pressurize Henry further.
Oliver was no fool, it only took him a moment to piece things together, looking at Nora with sympathy before honestly asking, "Sister, why do all your friends like to mess with you so much?"
"..."
Because, as they say, ’birds of a feather.’"
...
Undoubtedly, in this composed press conference, the news that "Nora Scott is Henry’s godsister" was the most explosive, immediately sweeping through major hot searches and making its way to the internet in a straightforward manner.
—In the industry, two actors with such a vast difference in acting skills appear together in the same hit show under the guise of "godsibling"... Imagine the gossip such a situation could stir!
Unimaginable!
Furthermore, both of them have a fan base of millions, and even though their fans tend to be chill, with the two now tangled in such an unconventional relationship, it is utterly impossible for the fans to not come forward and comment for their idols. Thus, the hype exploded again and again.
"I’ve been shipping them for so long, are you telling me they’re actually family?"
"I don’t believe it, it can’t be true!"
"Let’s be real, this is just to generate buzz for ’Reversing Life’, or is it true? Brother, please make it clear!"
"There’s no way! Just because Nora is pretty, it doesn’t mean she’s a match for you!!! No need to go lower your standards!!!"
...
