Outrageous! Who said my wife is vain?!

Mingxi was feeling quite pleased with herself after sending the address to Chu Yu when a message popped up on her phone screen.

Dude (rambling version): Bro, we're live streaming right now, stop looking at your phone with that creepy look on your face. You don't have to be so lovey-dovey with your boyfriend, do you?

Mingxi:...

She slammed her phone down, looked up, smiled sweetly, and gave Kong Rui a sharp look. Kong Rui returned the look, and the two communicated with their eyes.

Mingxi: Mind your own business! Stop nagging!

Kong Rui: Of course I have to take care of you, we're in business together.

Kong Rui: Don't hold me back, give me a good performance!

Mingxi found it incredibly annoying. He never wanted to do any live streaming in the first place, and this one wouldn't give him much money; the company would take the lion's share.

All that hard work is less worthwhile than just clinging to his brother Chu and acting cute. Even though he doesn't have a big house yet, he can still buy him bags from the Ma family, Kaya jewelry, and Baoli jewelry.

The two were clearly faking smiles and exchanging sharp glances, but the comments section below the live stream went wild.

Bai*****: Ahhh! What are these two doing, exchanging flirtatious glances?

Above *****: There must be a little secret; Xixi's smile is so sweet.

Xi*****: A face of unparalleled beauty, a face of unparalleled beauty

Water*****: Sent ×1

Big *****: Sent out ×1

Dong*****: The two of them always like to whisper to each other on set. They're definitely secretly texting each other on WeChat. Such a silly couple's trick.

You *****: CP fans, please get out of here. Stop forcing these two together. Kong Rui is straight.

You *****: CP fans, please get out of here. Stop forcing these two together. Kong Rui is straight.

R*****: Up Link

Le*****: Xixi, Xixi, Ruirui, Ruirui

Rui*****: Hahahaha

Jia*****: Host, please ask a question quickly, have they ever argued in private?

S*****: Host, ask your question quickly, have they ever argued in private?

Super*****: Host, ask your question quickly, have they ever argued in private?

I *****: Go Xixi Ruirui!

....

Seeing the lively chat, the host knowingly asked the two girls, "Next, Xixi and Ruirui, please apply our *** brand skin lotion to each other and then share your feelings."

Kong Rui quickly took the lotion, saying, "Let me apply it for you first." He then eagerly grabbed Mingxi's hand and applied the lotion to it, his face beaming with a smile.

Mingxi's smile froze for a moment, but the comments section only said:

Xi Xi is shy!

Rui Rui is such a cunning attacker, taking advantage of his wife!

Ahhh! I'm dying from this! I'm dying from this!

Even if some solo fans say that Xixi doesn't look like this when she's shy, or that the two don't seem to know each other very well, these kinds of comments will quickly be deleted.

After the live stream ended and the cameras were turned off, Kong Rui and Ming Xi immediately jumped apart.

The host and staff on set were used to it; how could they possibly become a couple just by filming a drama?

Ninety-nine point ninety percent of these couple pairings are fake; maintaining a normal colleague relationship is considered a good relationship between two people.

They've had plenty of similar celebrity couples promoting products before, but to be fair, their fans' spending power is quite good.

The host politely said, "Thank you both, teachers. You've worked hard tonight."

Mingxi didn't want to talk to her at all, but since she had already said that, he smiled and replied, "It's nothing, everyone's working hard."

Kong Rui nodded casually, and his assistant Wang Chen quickly ran over and handed him a thermos. "Brother Rui, honey water, drink some quickly."

Then he said to the host, "Brother Rui is a singer, his voice is his most precious asset, and he talked too much during the live broadcast..."

The host quickly praised, "Everyone in the industry knows that Teacher Kong is dedicated. It's really a pleasure to work with Teacher Kong and Teacher Ming. Both of them are very dedicated and professional artists."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, it was finally time to leave. Mingxi was extremely impatient, as Chu Yu had just sent a message saying that he was downstairs.

Inside the elevator.

Kong Rui glanced at Ming Xi, "Teacher Ming, how about a ride? Saves you from having to take a taxi yourself."

Why are you suddenly being so kind? Mingxi wondered, then took a few steps to the side. "No need, someone's already picked me up."

"Look at you, you really don't appreciate kindness. Why are you hiding to the side? I'll give you a ride so you don't have to take a taxi yourself. We can also record a Douyin video in the car as a fan perk."

Mingxi rolled her eyes so hard they almost reached the sky. Sure enough, if someone is being overly solicitous, they must have ulterior motives.

He's not going to film with him anymore. He can guess what will happen in the comments section after the filming is over: something like "the young couple going home together," or "another big fight tonight." He's speechless!

"No need, I already told them someone would pick me up."

Kong Rui assumed he just didn't want to sell to him and advised, "Stubborn! We've already sold, so let's be open about it. I have inside information: Han Yueze and Feng Nan's business offer is three times ours!"

Kong Rui is different from Ming Xi. He came from a singing talent show, is a singer and an internet celebrity. He doesn't have a company, he is his own boss, and every penny of his business deals goes into his pocket. Naturally, he is much more proactive than Ming Xi.

Every time Kong Rui sees Ming Xi, he tirelessly tries to brainwash him about the benefits of creating a romantic pairing, which annoys Ming Xi to no end. Kong Rui is also annoyed by Ming Xi's uncooperative partner.

However, he doesn't have any suitable partners to switch to right now. He's tried to create some on-screen couples before, but none of them made any waves.

Wang Chen, standing to the side, tried to smooth things over, saying, "Brother Rui, it's actually quite good that you and Teacher Ming are like this now. If you act too realistically, you'll be cursed to death by the fans when you break up later."

"You're such a coward! Instead of making more money while you're still popular, you're thinking of tearing things down? You're such a coward. I think you shouldn't be my assistant. You should be working with Teacher Ming." Kong Rui cursed and swore, glancing sideways at Ming Xi as he spoke.

Mingxi snorted coldly, "Stop being sarcastic. If you think I'm not cooperating, go find another partner. I definitely won't post online saying you 'cheated'~"

As they spoke, the three of them had already left the building. There weren't many cars downstairs at this time, and the Ferrari that looked particularly expensive was even more conspicuous.

Few men don't love cars, and Kong Rui's eyes instantly locked onto that car. He whistled, "Wow! That car is awesome."

Mingxi gave a soft hum.

Kong Rui immediately realized, "Did you pick me up?"

Mingxi tossed her head arrogantly, "What else?" and then walked towards the car.

Watching Mingxi get into that Ferrari and drive away, Kong Rui was still muttering to Wang Chen, "Tsk tsk, having a good-looking face really does have its advantages."

As soon as she got in the car, Mingxi leaned her head against Chu Yu. "I'm so tired, so very tired~ Sitting there all night, I had to desperately try to remember the words I'd memorized, I had to keep smiling, and I even had to play some games. Why is work so hard!"

Chu Yu glanced at Ming Xi, who was leaning against him and acting coquettishly, out of the corner of his eye. "Every profession has its hardships. It's not easy to do anything. Don't say things like that in public. You'll probably get scolded."

"Can't I even tell the truth? I'm just tired," Mingxi muttered, unconvinced.

"Yes, but your profession is quite special, and many things you say might be amplified, so you should be careful with your words," Chu Yu said calmly.

Mingxi thought about it and agreed, but he didn't necessarily have to work in this industry. He wouldn't earn much money, and there were always haters criticizing him.

Her eyes darted around, and she looked up at Chu Yu's profile. "Brother Chu~ If I don't want to work, will you support me?"

They happened to come across a red light. Chu Yu glanced at Ming Xi, saw that he was serious, and without hesitation, said, "Sure."

"Brother Chu! You're so good to me! I love you so much!" Mingxi was overjoyed and reached out to hug Chu Yu's neck.

"Yay, yay, yay!" Several more firm kisses landed on his face. If he hadn't been secured by the seatbelt, he would have jumped right onto Chu Yu.

"Haha, okay, sit still, the light's green." Chu Yu thought to himself, "She's so naive, she believed me so easily."

After Mingxi sat down, she suddenly remembered that there was one more important thing she hadn't asked yet, "By the way, how was the opening today? Is business good?"

"Everything went smoothly, the restaurant was packed."

"Great! I don't have work tomorrow, how about I go to the store to take some photos and videos to promote it?"

"Okay, here's your advertising fee."

"real?"

"Of course it's true."

"I don't want money, just buy me a new bag from Ma's, okay?"

"Okay, I'll buy two."

"Wow! Honey, you're the best! Where are we going now?"

"Wei Ji, didn't you say you wanted to eat their late-night snacks and you already made a reservation?"

"I heard their sashimi and congee are absolutely delicious!" As soon as Mingxi heard that Chu Yu had made a reservation, she forgot all about dieting and started excitedly chattering about what she was going to eat.

Chu Yu listened quietly to him, occasionally chiming in with a few words.