Returning to Taiwan in 2000 as a patriotic artist

"I just heard some news from several music radio stations." Yang Wanqing's voice carried a hint of languor.

"Your 'Yellow Race' has topped the charts for two consecutive weeks."

Gu Bei took the elevator upstairs, making a phone call as he pushed open the office door.

"With the help of mainland netizens, it's normal to dominate the charts."

Yang Wanqing hung up the phone, walked over and hugged Gu Bei's waist, lowering her voice to ask in his ear:

"Did you have fun last night?"

She felt the warmth in her lower abdomen and smiled as she took two steps back.

"Zu Xian and Qin Qi broke up peacefully, and she is now going to devote herself to Buddhism."

Wang Zuxian, who was sitting on the sofa reading the Diamond Sutra, paused for a moment.

She had just been fed a dose of PDA, and in the blink of an eye, the topic shifted to her.

Seeing the mockery in Yang Wanqing's eyes, Gu Bei muttered angrily to himself: "You little slut."

Then, she subtly lifted her buttocks back a little to avoid being seen and feeling embarrassed!

Wang Zuxian wore a plain white shirt and jeans today. Her long hair was casually tied up with a wooden hairpin. She wore no makeup, only a thin layer of lip balm.

She looked like a pure white lotus.

But those expressive eyes carried a faint trace of sorrow.

"Sister Wang, are you alright?" Gu Bei asked worriedly.

"Buddha, Little Ni is alright!" Wang Zuxian forced a smile.

Gu Bei's heart skipped a beat; he had a bad feeling!

This... and he still says he's fine?

Fortunately, there is still a chance to salvage the situation.

What really hit Wang Zuxian the hardest was April Fool's Day, April 1, 2003, the day her brother Leslie Cheung had his accident!

Gu Bei hopes... he can stop it in this lifetime!

"Sister Wang, why don't you come and help shoot a music video?" Gu Bei had another sudden idea.

Jay Chou is preparing to shoot the music video for "Black Humor" and is looking for a charismatic female lead.

Wang Zuxian would be a good choice.

Moreover, this state of mind fits perfectly with "Black Humor"...

Gu Bei handed over the sheet music.

Wang Zuxian took it and looked at it.

When she saw the sentence, "Please, I think there's something wrong with your head," she burst out laughing.

The state of mind I had been "devoted to worshiping Buddha" just moments before instantly crumbled.

"Last time you asked Huimin to direct the music video for 'Lovely Woman,' and this time you asked me to direct the music video for 'Black Humor.'"

"Are you planning to specifically invite us old ladies to help you make a scene?"

"Where are you old?" Gu Bei waved his hand with a smile. "In our memories, you will always live at 18."

"Smooth-talking," Wang Zuxian chuckled, though he was secretly delighted.

What woman doesn't like being told she looks 18?

I doubt anyone could stand that!

"Okay, I agree."

"However..." she changed the subject, "I need to listen to this song and see if it's worth it."

"No problem." Gu Bei stood up. "The temporary studio is right next door. Let's go listen to the live version."

Just as the two said goodbye to Yang Wanqing and were about to go to their temporary studio, Yang Wanqing suddenly received a phone call.

"Gu Bei, come take a look!"

Seeing Yang Wanqing's serious expression and her fingers tapping on the keyboard, Gu Bei instinctively felt that something was wrong.

Sure enough, Yang Wanqing's next sentence confirmed his thoughts.

"The public relations department just called and said that your affair with Lin Yichen has been exposed online."

Gu Bei was completely bewildered.

What could possibly happen between me and Lin Yichen?

He went over and saw a news page on the computer screen with the headline in bold red:

[Breaking News] New singer Gu Bei exposed for having a late-night rendezvous with a minor!

Gu Bei looked down with a trembling heart.

The article included several photos taken tonight in the park.

Gu Bei and Lin Yichen walked side by side along the edge of the woods.

Lin Yichen looked up at him with a smile.

He then reached out and flicked Lin Yichen's forehead.

The two were chatting under a streetlamp. The photos were very clear, taken from extremely tricky angles, each one looking like it had been cropped, making them look like a young couple.

The most problematic part is that the article also includes a quote from an "insider":

"Lin Yichen is 17 years old this year and is not yet a minor."

"Gu Bei, as a public figure, had a close relationship with a minor girl and was alone in the park late at night. His behavior was extremely inappropriate."

"We hope the relevant authorities will intervene and investigate."

Yang Wanqing rubbed her temples, a hint of nervousness in her voice: "You and that Lin Yichen really don't have anything going on, right?"

Even she had some doubts.

After reading it, Gu Bei broke out in a cold sweat. "I'm innocent, Wan Qing."

He was practically swearing an oath to prove his innocence.

Dating a minor is no laughing matter if you're really accused of it.

The iron fist of justice could really crush him.

"Wanqing, let it go!" Wang Zuxian stepped forward to stop Gu Bei from making the oath.

Gu Bei felt a warmth in his heart, thinking that Wang Zuxian was going to speak up for him.

Her next sentence almost made Gu Bei vomit blood.

"What if it actually comes down?"

Yang Wanqing was stunned for a moment, then glared at Gu Bei, turned around and hugged Wang Zuxian, laughing so hard she couldn't stand up straight.

Both of them were shrewd; how could they not see that Gu Bei was innocent?

However, Gu Bei's popularity with women was so great that it made Yang Wanqing feel inexplicably uneasy.

If she were to face those "older women," she wouldn't be afraid at all, given her looks.

Even a "pure and innocent" icon like Vivian Chow couldn't suppress her aura.

But young girls are different.

A 17-year-old girl is at the age of blossoming youth. She is young, tender, and full of collagen. She exudes youthful energy, her eyes are as bright as stars, and she laughs carefree and is very easy to fool.

And what about these "older aunties"?

Yang Wanqing looked down at her hands; her fingers were clearly defined, and her skin was still smooth.

But she knew that in a few years, wrinkles would creep up on her skin.

Time is always a woman's greatest enemy.

Fortunately, her sour feeling didn't last long, as Wang Zuxian defused it with just a few words.

Gu Bei gave Wang Zuxian a thank-you look.

He walked over and gently hugged Yang Wanqing, softly comforting her, "Wanqing, you'll always be 18 in my heart."

This is why women like bad boys.

Even if they know the scumbag is lying, those words still make them feel comfortable.

The two hugged for a while, and then fed Wang Zuxian another dose of PDA.

Gu Bei then opened the website of Suibian Studio, logged into his verified account, and his fingers flew across the keyboard.

Clarification statement regarding today's online rumors:

1. I, Gu Bei, met Ms. Lin Yichen at the Wooden Guitar Western Restaurant, where Lin Yichen worked. The owner, Hu Zhaoyu, is a longtime friend of mine.

2. I believe Lin Yichen has acting talent, so I recommended her to audition for Ms. Chai Zhiping's new drama "Meteor Garden".

Lin Yichen recently passed an audition, and to express his gratitude, he treated me to dinner and then accompanied me to the "Super Girl" competition venue.

Lin Yichen has already entered the semi-finals of the competition; I was only there to cheer him on as a friend.

3. The two are currently just friends, not in a romantic relationship as rumored online.

4. I reserve the right to pursue legal action against any media outlets or individuals who maliciously spread rumors or distort the facts.

After writing it, I checked it twice to make sure there were no ambiguities, and then clicked send.

"Phew~"

Gu Bei let out a long breath and leaned back in his chair to think.

There's not much that can be done right now. It's easy to spread rumors, but it takes a lot of effort to refute them. At most, we can just issue a statement and let it cool down.

The decision to build the website was truly a stroke of genius!

If you don't even have a place to voice your opinions, you'll be at the mercy of others.

He glanced at the website's cumulative pageviews again; it had already surpassed the 300 million mark.

"Lovely Woman" has been downloaded 70 times, and "Yellow Race" has been downloaded 80 times.

The initial purpose of making free downloads available was to allow people without computers to download MP3s to their devices at internet cafes.

I feel that the effect is very good.

"Wanqing, I'm taking Sister Wang to the studio. Call me if anything comes up."

Gu Bei led Wang Zuxian out of the office.

The two had not walked far when they met Xiaoyun at the corner.

Unexpectedly, the girl turned and left as soon as she saw Gu Bei!

"Stop!" Gu Bei shouted, startling more than a dozen staff members in the office who all looked over.

Xiaoyun had just returned from a martial arts gym session and was feeling exhausted. She was about to go back to the company to rest when she suddenly saw Gu Bei. Startled, she turned and left.

Unexpectedly, it was spotted by the sharp-eyed Gu Bei.

Xiaoyun had no choice but to carefully turn around. When she saw that Gu Bei had already walked up to her, she was so frightened that she almost dropped the long sword in her hand.