The Rich Man's Life Begins with a Comeback

Chapter 208 Paparazzi (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Soft light shone between the two, while the surroundings were dim.

Tian Xiwei looked at Gu Heng's self-righteous appearance, and a hint of surprise flashed across her beautiful face.

"Chairman Gu, your ideas..."

"That's really quite peculiar!"

After racking her brains, Tian Xiwei finally gave this somewhat tactful evaluation.

"What about you?"

Gu Heng took a sip from his cup and asked with a smile, "Do you have a boyfriend?"

"No."

Tian Xiwei shook her head and responded very seriously.

"Really not?"

Gu Heng raised an eyebrow: "Don't you people in the entertainment industry always like to have secret relationships or hidden marriages?"

"Chairman Gu, there are no secrets in this world."

Tian Xiwei smiled bitterly: "Our profession may seem glamorous to ordinary people, but in reality, we have absolutely no personal privacy. Whether at work or in life, we are always surrounded by all sorts of people. The so-called underground romance is just a joke."

"You can hide it for a while, but you can't hide it forever. You never know when you'll be pushed out to take the fall, used as a substitute to divert public attention and reverse public opinion. Sooner or later, it will be exposed."

Gu Heng had also heard something about what Tian Xiwei had said from Su Lei.

Previously, Gu Heng thought that the gossip and scandals of these celebrities were just idle chatter among ordinary people. It wasn't until he heard Su Lei's story that he realized that such a complex chain of interests was involved.

In short, many of the sensational scandals that are breaking out online are actually orchestrated by countless behind-the-scenes manipulators.

It could be to divert public attention, to cover up other people's bigger scandals, or it could be related to a larger struggle for interests.

These behind-the-scenes forces come from all walks of life.

In this context, the scandals and controversies surrounding these popular celebrities, who enjoy extremely high social attention, naturally possess immense economic value.

Generally speaking, well-known paparazzi have a lot of scandals and dirt on celebrities, and they categorize these scandals and dirt according to their severity.

When someone has a need, they will come to us on their own initiative.

Gu Heng's thoughts raced as he looked at the radiant Tian Xiwei before him and asked, "Have you ever been in a relationship before?"

"nor."

Tian Xiwei shook her head again.

"how?"

"Are your standards that high?"

Gu Heng chuckled and teased.

"It's not that I have high standards, it's just that I don't have the time."

"I was admitted to university in 16 and joined the film crew in 17."

Tian Xiwei shrugged: "At that time, I was busy filming and couldn't neglect my studies, so I was busy day and night. After graduating in 20, my career began to rise after the campus youth inspirational drama 'So Cute Us', in which I starred, was broadcast, and I gradually gained more attention."

"Even if I wanted to talk back then, I didn't dare to. I could only shut myself off and focus on my career, which is why I've been single since birth and am still all alone today."

In the end, Tian Xiwei stared straight at Gu Heng, her eyes shimmering like water.

Afraid of jerks?

"Afraid of being betrayed?"

"Are you still afraid of public opinion?"

Gu Heng noticed that there was not much drink left in their glasses, so he picked up the bartending tools again and started mixing drinks casually.

"Um……"

"Strictly speaking, I'm simply afraid of being scammed."

Tian Xiwei gazed intently at Gu Heng and said softly, "I like men like Chairman Gu who are honest and straightforward."

Gu Heng smiled at Tian Xiwei's remarks but did not respond.

He simply kept his head down, intently mixing drinks.

Upon seeing this, a hint of disappointment flashed across Tian Xiwei's eyes.

She looked at Gu Heng's empty wine glass, raised her hand, picked up her own glass, and drank it all in one gulp.

In an instant, a spicy flavor filled my mouth.

About three minutes later, Gu Heng raised his head again.

At the same time, he gently pushed a cocktail that looked extremely beautiful in color in front of Tian Xiwei.

Do you know the name of this drink?

A smile filled Gu Heng's eyes.

"So beautiful~"

"What's its name?"

Tian Xiwei was somewhat surprised.

"It's called 'Love Letter'."

Gu Heng answered softly.

Upon hearing this, Tian Xiwei was slightly taken aback.

Their eyes met, and she couldn't help but feel her heart race.

A love letter written under the name of a wine?

Was it just a coincidence?
Or was it intentional?

What does he mean?
Tian Xiwei felt her heart was completely in turmoil.

"Try it."

Gu Heng mixed a cocktail for Tian Xiwei, then stopped mixing drinks. Instead, he picked up a glass containing an ice ball and poured himself a glass of whiskey.

"Good~"

Tian Xiwei verbally agreed, but took out her phone to take a picture of the glass of wine before picking it up and taking a small sip.

It tastes sweet and sour, just like the taste of love.

In the dead of night, a lone man and a lone woman.

Before I knew it, I had downed several glasses of wine.

With both parties showing interest, the atmosphere between them became increasingly ambiguous.

"let me go!"

"Who are you?"

"By what right do you restrict my personal freedom!"

"Believe it or not, I'll call the police!"

"Let me go quickly!"

Just then, a commotion erupted from outside the executive lounge, shattering the ambiguous atmosphere. Tian Xiwei turned around at the sound, while Gu Heng subconsciously frowned.

As the sound grew closer, Zhong Hua, accompanied by three bodyguards, walked towards Gu Heng and his companion, carrying a thin man wearing glasses.

Compared to Zhong Hua and his burly, tall professional bodyguards, the skinny man was practically a chick, utterly powerless to resist. And those slightly panicked shouts just now came from this skinny man's mouth.

Tian Xiwei looked at the scene before her, feeling somewhat at a loss.

"fine."

"They are all my bodyguards."

Gu Heng first comforted Tian Xiwei, then turned his gaze to Zhong Hua: "What happened?"

"Chairman Gu, this person is acting suspiciously at the entrance of the executive lounge."

"When we found him, he was holding a professional camera with a telephoto lens and was filming you from your location."

Zhong Hua gave a concise explanation, then presented the seized items to Gu Heng on the bar counter: "These are his equipment."

After Zhong Hua recounted the beginning of the story, the other party's identity became obvious.

"Paparazzi?"

Gu Heng turned his gaze to the thin man, raising his eyebrows slightly.

"I'm a travel blogger!"

"I'm just simply documenting my life!"

"By what right do you restrict my personal freedom!"

"Why are you seizing my equipment?!"

"What you are doing is illegal!"

"I want to call the police!"

The thin man looked at Gu Heng's extremely young face. He violently resisted the restraints of Zhong Hua and the others, shouting at the top of his lungs in an attempt to attract attention.

"Travel blogger?"

Gu Heng smiled and casually picked up the DSLR camera that Zhong Hua had just placed on the bar: "Since you say you're documenting your life, then take a look at what's in the camera, and everything will be clear, right?"

"That's my privacy, why should I show it to you!"

Upon hearing this, a flicker of panic crossed the thin man's eyes.

Gu Heng, upon hearing this, continued to do as he pleased.

Open your DSLR camera and find the photo album.

"What's the password?"

Gu Heng was surprised that the other person was quite meticulous, so he looked up and asked him in return.

"I'll say it again!"

"I'm a travel blogger!"

The thin man repeated his same argument: "You've restricted my personal freedom, and now you're trying to violate my right to privacy. This is illegal!"

"What do you usually do with paparazzi after you catch them?"

Gu Heng turned his head and looked at Tian Xiwei beside him, asking her a question.

"If the photos they took are valuable, then we can only pay to buy the photos, and then draft an agreement to ensure that the other party does not have any original photos and that the relevant photos will never be leaked in the future."

Tian Xiwei looked rather unwell. She hadn't expected that paparazzi would be targeting her. If Gu Heng's bodyguard hadn't discovered it, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Upon hearing Tian Xiwei's answer, the thin man couldn't help but reveal a smug look on his face. He then turned his gaze towards Gu Heng with a hint of provocation.

That look seemed to say: I'm a paparazzi, I'm taking pictures of you secretly, I'm not telling you the password, what can you do about it?

As a professional paparazzi, Sun Fan's photography skills are only average, but his legal awareness is top-notch.

Everyone's happy that they weren't caught.

If caught red-handed, then play the rogue.

They won't delete the photos unless paid; their motto is "no action without a result."

As for whether doing this will get me beaten up?

Just kidding, this is a society governed by the rule of law.

If the other party dares to hit him, he will definitely lie on the ground, open Autohome, and unleash a smooth combo to make the other party bleed profusely.

In addition, Sun Fan always followed the strategy of picking on the weak. He never touched top idols and A-list celebrities because he knew that the waters there were too deep and various interests were intertwined, which was not something a paparazzi like him could handle. So he only targeted second- or third-tier celebrities.

They are not strong, their background is not deep, and they are easy to manipulate.

If you encounter a rising star, like Tian Xiwei in front of us, their scandals or negative stories have huge potential for appreciation.

With good luck, you might even get rich overnight.

Right now, Sun Fan feels that tonight is the perfect opportunity for him to make a fortune.

Tian Xiwei is currently in the rising phase of her career, and she has always maintained a sweet and charming persona.

If her romantic scandal were to be exposed now, it would be a devastating blow to Tian Xiwei. As for the young man in front of her, although she didn't know his identity, the fact that he could win Tian Xiwei's favor meant that he must be quite wealthy.

Young wealthy men like this might be engaged.

They usually enjoy having fun outside, but they are very reluctant to have their relationships exposed to the public.

In this situation, if he handles things properly, he can win on both sides.

Sun Fan became more and more excited as he thought about it, and his greed was even evident in his words.

"Are you spoiling them like this?"

Gu Heng looked slightly surprised when he heard Tian Xiwei's answer.

"no way."

"They're like a stubborn plaster; you can't hit them, and you can't reason with them."

"Paying money to settle a dispute is already the most efficient and convenient solution."

Tian Xiwei said with a hint of helplessness, "That's why I just said that the so-called underground relationship is a joke. They can't guard against it at all. After all, you can only be a thief for a thousand days, not guard against a thief for a thousand days."

"Hey!"

"Are you finished?"

"If you're done talking, let me go right now."

"It's not impossible for you to get my camera password."

"Provided that……"

Sun Fan stopped there.

He hummed twice, his expression as if he had the two of them completely under his thumb.

Looking at the other person's smug expression, Gu Heng suddenly laughed...

P.S.: There will be another chapter at noon. I'm asking for votes from my fans at the beginning of the month!

(End of this chapter)