The gossip on the internet is really non-stop, and netizens can hardly keep up.
No one expected that this rich family variety show would get out of the circle in such a way.
It has nothing to do with what they imagined!
Crash!
It wasn’t about the luxurious life of a rich family, nor was it about the remarkable talents of the rich heirs.
It wasn’t even about the contrast between rich families and ordinary families.
No.
One side was Gu Zhaoping’s jujitsu!
One side was Ruan Nian’s fans causing a scene and getting the police involved!
One side was Gu Zhaoping slapping Gu Zhaoye!
This incident, because of its drama, spread instantly!
It seemed that someone was still deleting all the related exposure videos.
Every time one was posted, it got deleted right away.
Even trending topics got taken down.
Netizens were angry, questioning: “Who’s deleting these? Is it Gu Zhaoye?”
Just because you’re rich and powerful, does that make you untouchable?
You dare to make noise, but you can’t let people discuss you?
You dare to get slapped, but you can’t let people see it?
But just as netizens were discussing furiously, the original video was suddenly reposted!
Wait, it’s up again?
Did they stop deleting it, or did someone else intervene?
The information that was just deleted was all reposted at an unbelievably fast speed!
No one could believe it, everyone thought they were seeing things.
How could this happen?
Are they not planning to cover it up anymore?
Gu Zhaoye went upstairs, seemingly to find Ruan Nian.
The assistant was on the car downstairs, frantically communicating with the other side, but was informed that the news couldn’t be deleted.
He stopped typing, stunned.
On the other side, Gu Zhaoping was having a private conversation with President Hou in a secluded spot.
“Gu Zhaoye is such a disappointing younger brother. I’ve troubled you today. When it’s convenient for you, I’ll come apologize in person.”
President Hou thought about how Gu Zhaoye had just been slapped like that and didn’t know what to say.
Even if he was still angry, it was gone now.
He just smiled and waved his hand: “No, no, I can’t get angry with someone younger. Since you’ve already handled it this way, it’s all Gu Zhaoye’s fault. There’s no need for you to apologize.”
“By the way, that…Miss Liang, I’m actually quite interested in her image. Let her contact our business department later. We can discuss the endorsement deal. Is that okay with you?”
President Hou said with a smile.
Did he really like Liang Zhiwei’s image at first sight?
Maybe not.
He was a sly fox, and the scene in the restaurant earlier would definitely spread on the internet.
At that time, Liang Zhiwei and Gu Zhaoping would be figures at the center of the storm.
And he could show up in this situation to make his presence known.
Their new product line needed a big marketing budget anyway, and now that they had signed Liang Zhiwei…
Once this thought crossed his mind, it felt like a great idea.
The buzz it would generate would definitely exceed expectations.
How to market it?
Just say that after being with Gu Zhaoye for so many years, she never landed a decent endorsement, but he had an eye for talent, met her once, and immediately thought she was suitable.
He even felt indignant about her situation and decided to offer her an endorsement deal.
After all, it was money they were going to spend on an endorsement anyway.
Moreover, Liang Zhiwei’s status wasn’t high, and she might even be cheaper than the original celebrity they had planned, but the advertising effect would be much better.
Just by making an appearance, it saved them money.
And last time, it was Liang Zhiwei who helped him avoid an investment that might have fallen through.
He even felt that Gu Zhaoping was like a lucky star.
Gu Zhaoping and he exchanged a look, both silently acknowledging the amusement in each other’s eyes.
Of course, if President Hou were to sign Liang Zhiwei, he would definitely need to promote her image with Gu Zhaoping, because she had helped Liang Zhiwei out of a tough situation and slapped Gu Zhaoye in the face.
“President Hou, then I’ll see you in Los Angeles.”
“Agreed.”
No one knew what they were satisfied with.
The two shook hands, and Liang Zhiwei, who had been standing to the side, was dumbfounded.
What?
The endorsement deal had just fallen into her lap?
She actually had a stroke of luck???
It took her a while to react.
She quickly followed Gu Zhaoping and shook hands with President Hou.
She was still in a daze.
Taking advantage of the moment, Gu Zhaoping took out her phone from her bag and checked the message.
Assistant Xiao Zhao had replied, saying everything had been taken care of.
Gu Zhaoping smiled slightly, put the phone away, and continued discussing the details of the summit with President Hou.
The more they talked, the more President Hou admired her.
Every word Gu Zhaoping said made him nod in agreement, and he recognized her.
These were insights they had gained after years of experience, and Gu Zhaoping had such resonance with them.
He was very optimistic about this young person.
He even considered whether to invest in her as a potential stock early, in case someone else beat him to it.
Of course, Gu Zhaoping wouldn’t have hit Gu Zhaoye for nothing.
Teaching Gu Zhaoye a lesson was boring.
Gu Zhaoye was afraid of her hitting him in public, but what Gu Zhaoping wanted was precisely to hit him in front of everyone.
By making their conflict public, no one would ever say that she cared about Gu Zhaoye’s marriage or wanted to control him.
It was also a declaration of war to everyone—
Gu Zhaoping was about to take the stage and represent the Gu family, while she and Gu Zhaoye would become irreconcilable enemies.
She didn’t need anyone to help her stand firm; she was the position itself.
Did Gu Zhaoye want to delete all these revelations?
Well, that’s the power of capital.
If you have it, I’ll take it away.
This incident was getting bigger and bigger online, and even Gu Zhaoye’s good friends knew about it.
In a bar, a group of second-generation wealthy kids were lounging around, some with women in their arms, drinking happily.
“Hasn’t Master Gu shown up?”
“He said he went back to Haishi. I heard there’s some important family matter he needs to deal with. My old man told me there’s some major conference in Los Angeles, and Gu Zhaoye might have been called to participate in it.”
Someone laughed: “Our little Gu always has a tough time with family matters. Ever since he’s been inheriting the family business, he hardly has time to hang out with us.”
Someone else said: “Hey, I saw that actress, Ruan Nian, on the trending topics. Isn’t she the one who has been with Gu Zhaoye for years? He didn’t even help her with this. Is he tired of her?”
“Maybe, they say no one stays with him for long, his career is his real lover.”
The group was joking around when suddenly, someone sprayed their drink out, spilling it all over the person opposite them!
“Damn, are you crazy? Are you sick or something?”
“No, look!”
The person handed their phone over in fear.
The person who had just been cursing looked at the screen and immediately spit out a mouthful of drink too, spraying it all over the person in front of him!
What was going on?
Gu Zhaoye had been hit?
And the person who hit him was Gu Zhaoping?
She hit him on the face?
What was going on?
Gu Zhaoye didn’t fight back.
Why didn’t he fight back?
Was it because it was his sister and he was afraid of her?
No, Gu Zhaoye wasn’t that kind of person.
Wait, what did Gu Zhaoping just say?
She didn’t use full force?
Gu Zhaoye, was he unable to break free?
Everyone was shocked!
Because of your careless failure, I thought you’d learn a lesson.
I didn’t expect you’d come up with something like this.
Was the noise created by Yuanqi Technology before due to a failed financing?
Did Gu Zhaoye actually have such a significant business flaw?
No, wait, from the tone of Gu Zhaoping, why do they feel like this has something to do with him?
Wait, no way, Gu Zhaoye came back to Haishi, but why is he appearing on this show?
Wasn’t he supposed to be back to handle Yuanqi Technology’s issues?
Or is he looking for Ruan Nian instead?
Or is he looking for someone named Liang Zhiwei?
Damn! Aren’t you a workaholic?!
What’s even more surprising is that the person he meets there is actually Mr. Hou!
With Mr. Hou in front of him, his first reaction isn’t to discuss cooperation but to question whether Liang Zhiwei is following him?
At that moment, a group of second-generation rich young men all had the same thought:
Gu Zhaoye must be crazy, right?!
They were shocked!
And what about Gu Zhaoping?
Why has he changed like this?
What episode did they miss?
At this moment, Gu Zhaoye had just reached the second floor.
He looked at his watch in the elevator, flicked the ash from his cigarette impatiently, and walked into the recording scene where Ruan Nian and the others were.
The restaurant was sparsely populated, and Li Xunwen and Li Xunxi looked upset, unable to figure out what went wrong, and were very agitated.
When they heard footsteps, they both looked up thinking it was a customer, only to see it was Gu Zhaoye.
Their expressions immediately changed.
Because they weren’t busy, Ruan Nian also noticed the visitor right away.
Ruan Nian excitedly called out:
“Zhaoye!”
She had just made a distress call this morning, and Gu Zhaoye returned so quickly.
It seems she still holds an important place in his heart, and she could finally relax.
Although she had no idea why Gu Zhaoye rushed back so quickly, maybe he had thought of something.
Ruan Nian rushed up to hug Gu Zhaoye.
He had already been irritated by the matters concerning Gu Zhaoping and Liang Zhiwei.
When Ruan Nian rushed up, she accidentally bumped into his wrist, which had almost been broken by Gu Zhaoping.
The pain was so intense that he almost cried out.
“Ugh!”
Gu Zhaoye instinctively pushed her away, and Ruan Nian staggered back, looking at him in disbelief.
Gu Zhaoye wasn’t sure how to explain his reaction.
He awkwardly looked away and said,
“There are so many people here. What’s going on?”
Ruan Nian also thought that with so many people around, she couldn’t say that she was afraid of Liang Zhiwei stepping on her to make a comeback.
Li Xunwen and Li Xunxi, who were standing behind her, exchanged looks, clearly displeased.
They didn’t understand why Ruan Nian was afraid to be alone here.
They were annoyed at how intimate Ruan Nian and Gu Zhaoye appeared to be.
When they heard Ruan Nian’s words, their expressions darkened.
What?
Did they mean that they were just obstacles?
But since Gu Zhaoye was there and had always spoiled Ruan Nian, they didn’t say anything.
However, Gu Zhaoye, who always spoiled Ruan Nian, only frowned.
He was already very irritated, and hearing such a unreasonable request only made him feel even more exhausted.
He rubbed his temples and said,
“Grandpa will be attending a summit in Los Angeles in a few days. He’s taking me with him. Even if I want to stay with you, I can’t skip that. I’m the eldest grandson of the Gu family, do you understand?”
Ruan Nian was stunned.
It seemed there was such an important meeting waiting for him, so she really couldn’t do anything about it.
“Alright…” she said reluctantly.
But as she looked at Gu Zhaoye’s face, something seemed off.
His face looked a bit swollen.
Gu Zhaoye still had high feelings for Ruan Nian, and recently, he couldn’t help but speak to her sharply because of the issues with Gu Zhaoping.
Seeing her look so aggrieved made him feel a little guilty.
Also, thinking about how he had just gone to meet Liang Zhiwei made him feel even more guilty.
He stopped, took Ruan Nian’s hand, and said,
“It’s not that I don’t want to stay with you. It’s just that family matters are more important. If grandpa didn’t value me so much and need me to accompany him, I would stay and record the show with you. I remember I promised you, right?”
Ruan Nian only forced a smile and nodded, saying,
“Yes, it’s because you’re so important, Zhaoye. Sometimes, I selfishly wish you weren’t so valued by grandpa…”
Normally, Gu Zhaoye would talk about how busy he was, about how everything wasn’t perfect, and he would promise to make time for her, but at this moment, his phone suddenly rang.
He frowned, answered, and heard his assistant’s terrified voice:
“Boss, boss, we can’t take the reports down! The reports won’t come down!”
Then the voice became even more panicked: “Grandpa already knows! He just messaged!”
Gu Zhaoye froze.
How could they not take the reports down?
At that moment, his phone rang again, this time it was Grandpa.
He quickly picked up.
“Gu Zhaoye, you little scoundrel, are you crazy? Do you know what you’re doing? You’re all over the news!”
“I told you not to mess with your sister, not to mess with your sister! What are you doing? Why can’t you let her be at peace?”
“Messing around with that little actress is one thing, but now you’re making a fool of yourself in public!”
“Stay where you are and think about what you’ve done!”
Gu Zhaoye was stunned.
Why was Grandpa suddenly scolding him?
Before he could process why the reports couldn’t be removed, he quickly interrupted,
“But Grandpa, the summit is coming soon, how can I not go—”
“Summit? What summit? None of your business!”
Grandpa Gu frowned, not even caring,
“I couldn’t get in touch with you the other day, and you were unavailable. Even for the summit, I couldn’t reach you. You and that little actress shut your door and deal with your problems yourselves!”
“Get lost!”
The call ended, and Gu Zhaoye was left staring, his eyes wide in disbelief, his hands trembling.
It took a long time for him to realize what had just happened.
He turned sharply and looked at Ruan Nian.
Ruan Nian was also stunned.
She wished she could slap herself.
Wait a minute, but he’s the eldest grandson of the Gu family, right?
How could Grandpa scold him like that?
How could there be such an important meeting and not take him?