Huayu 2021: Isn’t he in the technology field?

Chapter 235 The Reality of the Entertainment Industry, Jealousy Spreads

As evening fell, the online world erupted in a frenzy when Jiang Qing appeared unexpectedly at the entrance to the red carpet in a dark gray suit with subtle patterns.

The Weibo trending topics list was completely reshuffled within minutes.

Jiang Qing's surprise appearance on the Bazaar red carpet sparks controversy.
Jiang Qing's dark gray suit look goes viral
"Jiang Qing's state" is hot
……

Once you click on a topic, the real-time discussion is like boiling water.

"Ahhh, help! Why did my husband suddenly go to Bazaar?! That suit is absolutely stunning! He's the epitome of masculinity!"

"Jiang Zong of Wuwen Technology personally attended the charity gala? That's impressive! It seems they truly value philanthropy and have a broad vision!"

"Holy crap! Jiang Qing! Wasn't he filming in Luyang? This surprise came out of nowhere! His unedited photos on the red carpet are amazing, he looks like a model!"

"Waaaaah, Jiang Shen has finally made an appearance in the entertainment industry again! I've been waiting for this since the variety show, and his cool and aloof demeanor is killing me! Listeners, gather up! Let's flood the screen!"

"Jiang Shen is wearing no makeup? Holy crap! Is this some kind of mind-blowing attack?!"

……

Jiang Qing's super topic was instantly flooded with fans, and the homepage was full of fresh red carpet photos, with screams popping up in the comments section in real time.

Fans were thrilled by his sudden appearance and were swooning over his impeccable looks and composed demeanor.

However, the debut is only the beginning.

Just when everyone thought Jiang Qing would walk the red carpet alone, he glanced around and walked straight toward Zhang Ruonan, who was being guided by staff toward the sponsor's advertising vehicle.

The low yet powerful "Wait a moment," and the scene of him naturally bending his arm to invite Zhang Ruonan to "Let's go together, Teacher Zhang," were captured precisely by countless cameras.

The trending topics exploded again!

Jiang Qingzhang and Ruonan save the day on the red carpet.
"Jiang Qing saves Zhang Ruonan" is a hot topic.
"Jiang Qingzhang and Ruonan's eye contact" is trending
The discussion shifted in a flash.

"Oh my god! What's going on?! Jiang Shen went to help Zhang Ruonan out of that predicament?! They know each other in private? They seem to be quite familiar with each other! His boyfriend skills are off the charts!"

"Thank you, Mr. Jiang! Thank you for getting Nan Nan out of that predicament! Let whoever wants to film that lousy advertising truck take pictures! Nan Nan looks absolutely stunning today! The two of you standing together are such a beautiful sight!"

"??? What the heck? Wasn't I, Jiang Shen, filming with Xiao Zhang? How come I'm walking the red carpet with someone else? Although... my behavior is cool, I'm a little confused!"

"Dudu is still filming Changyue! Jiang Shen, is this... a friend helping out? Definitely! Our Yan Zhi You Li has no problem at all!"

"Jiang Shen must have just seen injustice and was trying to help! We, Jiang Zhou Yu Huo, are as steady as Mount Tai, so we're just helping out!"

"Sister Meng's filming is almost finished, right? President Jiang is handsome and kind-hearted, he was just helping out! We're a perfect match, we fell in love at first sight!"

……

As more and more photos and videos from the scene surfaced, various doubts and speculations began to spread.

"No way! How come President Jiang is so familiar with Zhang Ruonan? Did something happen that we don't know about?"

"Hehe, Zhang Ruonan is quite shrewd. She's managed to get on Jiang Qing's good side. She's practically flying the red carpet."

"She looks very innocent, but it's hard to say what she's actually like!"

……

When the two were signing autographs, Jiang Qing deliberately let Zhang Ruonan sign first, and then signed hers immediately after him, standing side by side. This detail was magnified and analyzed by netizens with keen eyes, and various "hidden sweetness" analysis posts emerged one after another, causing unease among many CP fans and attacks from anti-fans.

Discordant voices began to appear in the comment section of Zhang Ruonan's Weibo post.

"Don't try to ride on President Jiang's coattails!"

"Stay away from Jiang Qing!"

"Scheming bitch!"

"What kind of 'healing smile' persona is she trying to pull? She's just a scheming green tea b*tch! Did she deliberately hit on me at the airport last time?"

"That's it!"

……

The listeners remained relatively calm, as they were already used to it, but the CP fans reacted unusually strongly, joining the attack on Zhang Ruonan.

Enlight Media initially tried to control the direction of public opinion, but seeing the situation, they simply gave up.

Even the PR department of Enlight Media believes that haters are still fans, and as long as they pay attention to Zhang Ruonan, they might be converted into fans in the future.

This kind of thing is not uncommon.

Just as online discussions were raging, photos and videos from the scene released by the media further ignited the internet.

In the photos and videos, Jiang Qing was personally led to the main table by Bazaar editor-in-chief Sha Xiaoli, where she chatted and laughed with top figures in the film and television industry, including Andy Lau, Huang Xiaoming, Chen Kexin, Yu Dong, and Cao Huayi.

Huang Xiaoming took the initiative to introduce them, Andy Lau had a friendly chat, Yang Mi offered a toast, and leading actresses such as Dilraba, Yang Zi, and Zhao Liying took turns to chat with them.

Jiang Qing was at the very center of the fame and fortune arena, surrounded by admirers, yet her composure and calm demeanor remained undeniable.

The trending topics list has changed again.

"Jiang Qing Basha's treatment at the head table in the center position" is a hot topic.
"A constellation of stars surrounds the river"
"Jiang Qing Female Star Seducer" Hot
The comment section was quickly taken over by netizens who wanted to watch the drama unfold.

"See that? That's real prestige!"

"With Huang Xiaoming's introduction, Andy Lau took the initiative to strike up a conversation, and Yang Mi and Dilraba Dilmurat vied to offer him a toast... Jiang Qing completely dominated this event. This tech upstart crossing over into film and television is definitely a hot commodity!"

"Jiang Shen is awesome, that's all! This is the kind of respect our Jiang Shen deserves!"

"Although, seeing President Jiang surrounded by so many people still makes me a little jealous... Zhu Yun, keep an eye on Li Xun!"

"Wild Child! Your Dr. Jiang is about to be surrounded by fairies! Quickly send a message to check up on him!"

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Media analyses were published one after another, with titles such as "Jiang Qing at Bazaar Night: The Dimensional Reduction Attack of Tech Elites and the New Power Structure of the Entertainment Industry", "Looking at Jiang Qing from the Main Table: He is Not Just a Simple Artist", and "Why Do Stars Chase Jiang Qing? Analyzing the Capital Landscape Behind Wuwen Technology", all emphasizing Jiang Qing's social status, which is different from that of ordinary actors.

When the bidding for the Cartier watch donated by Zhang Ruonan reached a stalemate at 80,000 yuan, the media present and netizens watching the live text and picture broadcast held their breath.

The hashtag "Zhang Ruonan's watch auction met with a lukewarm reception" quickly became a trending topic.

The comments section is updated in real time.

"This watch is worth around 50,000 on the market, and 80,000 is actually not bad, but compared to such a solid item, this price is indeed a bit awkward..."

"I'm so anxious! Our Nan Nan is so dedicated to doing charity work, with so many celebrities here, she could just add a little something!"

"Haha, reality! With Zhang Ruonan's status, it's already good that someone will bid 80,000. Let's see what President Jiang bids later, that's the real highlight."

Will Jiang Shen rescue the damsel in distress again?

……

Fans were frantic, haters followed up with sarcastic remarks, while netizens watched with great interest.

Then Huang Xiaoming and Andy Lau raised their paddles in succession, and the deal was eventually sold for 150,000. The situation was reversed in an instant, and it was clear to everyone that they were doing it for someone else's sake.

The trending topics quickly shifted to "Andy Lau bids 150,000 yuan for Zhang Ruonan's watch" and "Jiang Qing's face," among others.

"Those who know, know. Brother Xiaoming and Huazai are giving Jiang Qing face. Zhang Ruonan's biggest gain tonight is not the 150,000, but Jiang Qing."

"It's her again? Why does she always benefit from Jiang Shen's fame? Isn't it annoying!"

"Thank you, Brother Xiaoming! Thank you, Huazai! And thank you even more, God Jiang! Nannan deserves it!"

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Netizens were enthusiastically discussing Zhang Ruonan's good fortune today, but the reaction triggered when Jiang Qing's old digital watch was put up for auction caused a stir among the onlookers.

Dilraba, Yang Mi, Zhao Liying, Tang Yan, Jing Tian... several top actresses took turns raising their paddles as if competing with each other, causing prices to skyrocket!
One hundred thousand!

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Seven hundred thousand!
Eight hundred thousand!
The price skyrocketed, and Huang Xiaoming eventually won the bid at a "friendly price" of 990,000 yuan.

The top three trending topics refreshed instantly!

"Jiang Qing's old electronic watch fetches a record-breaking price of 99 yuan"
"Harper's Bazaar Auction: Social Skills and Interpersonal Relationships"
"Jiangqing electronic watches are being snapped up by female celebrities"
Weibo engineers urgently expanded capacity, causing an uproar on the internet!
"An old digital watch that might be worth a few dozen yuan sold for 99 yuan! This isn't a charity auction; it's a demonstration of Jiang Qing's personal influence!"

"Ahhh! This is the symbol of our Jiang God's struggle! 99! What a spectacle!!! Those who listen are filled with pride!"

"Although I know it's for Jiang Shen's sake, I wonder if Ye Zi will be jealous when she sees those female celebrities scrambling to hold up the signs? I feel sorry for Ye Zi for a second."

"Dudu, look! Jiang Shen's old watch is going crazy for people!"

"Sister Meng is probably laughing her head off on set, finding it hilarious that these guys are fighting over a broken watch. Our Sister Meng's thought process is quite unique!"

"Zhu Yun! Your husband's things have been auctioned off! 99! Although... how could we let someone else buy Li Xun's things! (Immersing myself in the character)"

"Hahahaha! The comedy of the year! Actresses were fighting tooth and nail for it, but Brother Xiaoming finally got it for a friendly price of 99. He really did a good deed! President Jiang is sitting back and relaxes. He's won big this time!"

"Zhang Ruonan: My watch is worth 15. Jiang Qing: My broken watch is worth 99. Not very offensive, but extremely insulting. The entertainment industry is truly real!"

Netizens commented that Jiang Qing's sudden appearance caused the Bazaar Charity Night, which had previously been relatively low-profile, to suddenly gain a surge in attention.

However, when the final amount raised was revealed, it drew ridicule from many netizens, who criticized it as being too much of a publicity stunt.

Amidst the ongoing online discussion, the Grand Hyatt Luyang Hotel...

Zhang Jingyi had just finished showering and was sitting cross-legged on the bed, scrolling through her phone with a towel wrapped around her head.

When she saw the trending topic "Jiang Qing and Zhang Ruonan save the day on the red carpet" and the high-definition photos of the two holding hands and looking at each other, her fair face instantly puffed up like a steamed bun.

"Humph!"

She poked the screen hard with her finger, zooming in and out of the red carpet picture, her lips pouting so much they could hang an oil bottle.

"Jiang Qing! You big jerk! You only have one day off and you still have time to play the hero and save the damsel in distress! And you even have such a beautiful smile on your face!"

She angrily opened her chat window with Jiang Qing and started typing furiously.

"His red carpet look is really cool (death smile)."

Still not satisfied after posting, he threw his phone aside and grabbed a pillow to roughly crush it.

On the other side, the waiting area for the "Chang Yue Jin Ming" crew.

Chen Duling had just finished filming a night scene and was sitting on a rest chair wrapped in a coat.

The assistant stepped forward, handed her the phone, and whispered a reminder.

"Sis, President Jiang is trending on social media for the Bazaar Charity Night."

Chen Duling took the phone and calmly flipped through it. When she saw the photo of Jiang Qing and Zhang Ruonan walking side by side, and the report that his old watch was being bid on by many female stars, her fingers tightened slightly as she held the phone.

She took a deep breath of the cool night air and looked down at the brightly lit area where filming was still going on in the distance.

Wasn't this foreseeable?

She opened the book beside her, "A Brief History of Time," which she had read halfway through, but after flipping through a few pages, she realized she hadn't absorbed a single word.

He then gently closed the book, his fingertips unconsciously tracing the edges of the pages, his gaze calmly fixed on the void, lost in thought.

The "Heart Protection" filming location in Hengdian.

Having just finished filming a scene where he falls into the water, Zhou Ye, wrapped in a large towel, his face pale with cold, was shivering as he drank the ginger tea his assistant handed him.

She glanced at her phone briefly, and her eyes widened instantly.

She hurriedly clicked on the trending topics, and when she saw Jiang Qing and Zhang Ruonan's red carpet photos, her little mouth immediately pursed, like a wronged little dog.

"How could he walk the red carpet with Zhang Ruonan, and they're even dressed like a couple!"

Scrolling down further, she saw veteran actresses like Dilraba and Yang Mi vying for Jiang Qing's old watch at shockingly high prices, which made her even more depressed. She even lost interest in the ginger tea in her hand.

"All you ever do is attract attention, I'm going to throw a tantrum!"

She muttered to herself, her fingers unconsciously twisting the corner of the towel.

Open WeChat, find the pinned "poverty alleviation target", send a series of "angry, baring teeth, questioning" puppy emojis, and then type.

"A used digital watch is worth 99? Jiang Shen is really something! Then isn't my Patek Philippe worth even more? Next time you randomly open the screen, I'll sell it! Hmph!"

After sending the message, she hugged her phone tightly to her chest and wrinkled her nose, like a child whose candy had been taken away.

The hotel where the crew of "Qingqing's Daily Life" stayed.

Tian Xiwei had just finished a day of filming and was so tired that she collapsed on the bed scrolling through her phone to de-stress.

When she saw the trending topic "Female celebrities scramble for Jiang Qing's old watch," she sat up abruptly, her signature big eyes wide open.

"Oh my god!"

She blurted it out, her voice crisp and bright.

"Jiang Qing, you silly boy! What are you doing attending this charity gala? You've attracted so many ladies' men!"

She swiped her fingers across the screen rapidly, looking at the photos of Jiang Qing surrounded by female celebrities, her cheeks puffed up with anger.

"Wow! This Dilraba is dressed so scantily! And Yang Mi, her eyes are practically glued to Jiang Qing! And this Zhang Ruonan! Jiang Qing helped her on the red carpet, and the way she's looking at Jiang Qing is all weird!"

She got angrier and angrier, so she grabbed the pillow next to her and threw it on the bed.

"You're infuriating me! Do you think I don't exist?!"

She opened WeChat, found Jiang Qing's chat window, pressed the voice button, and started typing away.

"Jiang Qing! Jiang Qing! What's your relationship with that Zhang Ruonan? And the auction! Are all those women plotting against you?! Don't let those vixens bewitch you! Do you hear me?!"

After finishing her outburst, she casually tossed her phone aside, raised her arm, and punched the pillow twice, as if that were Jiang Qing.

Meanwhile, the "Sheep Without a Shepherd 2" film crew was staying at the hotel.

Meng Ziyi was lying on the bed with a face mask on, scrolling through her phone.

When she saw Jiang Qing trending on social media, she clicked on it with a "Huh?"

She blinked when she saw the photo of Jiang Qing and Zhang Ruonan together.

"Why is Jiang Qing trending on Weibo again, this time with Zhang Ruonan?"

Seeing Jiang Qing surrounded by a group of bigwigs and female celebrities, and how an old watch from her high school days could fetch an astronomical price, she shook her head smugly.

"Ah~ As expected of my man, hehe..."

Driven by her curiosity, she immediately opened WeChat and sent a message to Jiang Qing.

"Jiang Qing! I saw you trending on Weibo! You look so handsome today! Great outfit choice! What's going on between you and Zhang Ruonan? And also, did your watch really sell for 99? That's outrageous! How could Dilraba's dress be so extravagant? You've really had your fill of eye candy!"

After posting, she continued browsing the trending topics with great interest, as if she were watching an interesting TV series.

Shanghai, a new world of wonders.

Wang Churan was shopping with her assistant when the special attention notification went off. She paused and immediately took out her phone.

When she saw one trending topic after another, especially the photo of Jiang Qing and Zhang Ruonan looking at each other, she gripped her phone tightly, and her eyes above her mask narrowed instantly.

"Zhang Ruonan..."

She murmured softly, a dangerous glint in her eyes.

Immediately, as if suddenly remembering something, she opened Jiang Qing's super topic with a smile in her eyes and posted a candid photo of Jiang Qing on the red carpet that she had just casually saved.

Caption: "Jiang Shen is brighter than the stars today!!!"

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10 PM, Shenzhen.

The vehicle drove smoothly through the night, and Jiang Qing was leaning back in the back seat, resting with her eyes closed.

Chen Duo, sitting in the front row, reported in a low voice on the online public opinion storm, emphasizing the trending topics and the fierce battle between CP fans.

Jiang Qing slowly opened her eyes, not paying any attention to these things.

He took out his phone, and the faint light from the unlocked screen illuminated his sharply defined face.

On the WeChat icon, the bright red number of unread messages has changed to a striking "13".

Of the pinned names, only Dudu had no new messages, her profile picture hanging there quietly, while the other profile pictures lit up one after another.

Jiang Qing glanced over them, smiled and shook her head, then her fingers flew across the screen as she replied to each of them.

After replying, his gaze lingered on the newly added contact's chat window.

The other party's latest message popped up.

"Mr. Creditor! Let me know when you get to the hotel, don't forget I still owe you a meal (food) - the kind you're ready to pay up at any time (grinning)"

His fingertip hovered over the screen for a moment as he looked at the text. The image of the bright-smiling girl appeared in his mind, and the downward curve of his eyes deepened unconsciously.

Her sweet and healing smile is impressive.

The night light streamed through the car window, flickering on his profile.

Outside the car window, the neon lights of Shenzhen were still dazzling, and the nightlife was just beginning.

Tonight is destined to be anything but peaceful.

(End of this chapter)