“Ji Zhaoxi! Ji Zhaoxi! Mom loves you!” a fan in a school uniform screamed.
“Ahhh, baby, you look so beautiful today! The company is finally alive again!”
“Can you make a heart, Xixi? Ji Zhaoxi! Ahhh!”
“She’s so gorgeous! Stop pushing—let our fansite photographer get a few shots first. We need some good photos!”
Ji Zhaoxi was much more experienced than last time, and her internet connection had improved too. Whatever gesture the fans asked her to make, she made it.
The host smiled. “Wow, Xixi has so many fans here today…”
“Ji Zhaoxi! Ji Zhaoxi, look over here!”
The host shouted at the top of her lungs, “Xixi looks absolutely stunning today, but our event—”
“Ahhhhhh, Ji Zhaoxi—”
The host’s face had turned red. “All right, let’s keep this brief—”
“Xixi, waahhh, Xixi!”
Ji Zhaoxi hurriedly tried to calm the fans down together with the host.
“Babies, let’s listen to the host finish first, okay?” Ji Zhaoxi said gently.
The crowd immediately erupted again.
“Ahhhhhh, Ji Zhaoxi spoke!”
“Xixi! Xixi! Xixi ah—”
“Ji Zhaoxi, I’m going to send you a Carnival!”
The hugely popular influencer was completely incapable of controlling the crowd. Every time she opened her mouth, the fans cried out, and the more she tried to comfort them, the louder they cried.
Ji Zhaoxi had no choice but to leave the hosting to the professional. She had really overestimated herself.
Fortunately, the host’s professional skills were truly up to par. She quickly brought the situation under control, wearing a professional smile. “Everyone, quiet down for a moment and listen to me. Is Teacher Ji beautiful today?”
“Beautiful—”
The host finally regained her confidence and shouted, “Does everyone like Teacher Ji?”
“We love her—”
The host wiped the sweat from her forehead. Things had finally stabilized. After the opening segment, the event officially began.
Ji Zhaoxi handed gifts to the fans, while the staff took photos of the fans with her.
One fan asked cautiously, “Xixi, do you know how to film this?”
Ji Zhaoxi leaned over to look. The fan caught a waft of her fresh fragrance and her face flushed slightly.
Why did Ji Zhaoxi look so beautiful today?!
Ji Zhaoxi stared at the video on the fan’s phone, her eyes lighting up. “I learned this one. I can do it.”
The fan nodded shyly and said stiffly, “Then let’s film it.”
The two of them began filming in front of the camera. Because she was nervous, the fan messed up several of the moves. She glanced at Ji Zhaoxi, who was trying hard not to laugh.
Fan: …
What was wrong with Ji Zhaoxi?!
As if neither of them had noticed anything, they politely hugged goodbye.
The next fan came up carrying a huge pile of bags. Ji Zhaoxi immediately spotted the designer logo peeking out and grew wary.
“Long time no see, Xixi.” The girl hugged Ji Zhaoxi, smiling as she tried to stuff the things into Ji Zhaoxi’s arms.
“Long time no see, sis.”
Ji Zhaoxi smiled as well while politely pushing the items back.
“Xixi, your styling is so pretty today. Will you post a selfie?” the girl asked, casually tossing a gold accessory into one of the bags.
Ji Zhaoxi hurriedly stopped her. A nearby staff member gently helped her, returning the item in the bag to the fan.
Ji Zhaoxi quickly handed the fan a gift, her voice hoarse with anxiety. “Baby, you should keep it for yourself.”
The fan went back down, disappointed.
This girl was so hard to figure out. What did she actually like?
A staff member nearby handed Ji Zhaoxi her thermos. She took a few sips through the straw.
The makeup artist touched up Ji Zhaoxi’s makeup for a while, and then she continued interacting with the other fans.
The fans below began discussing things in low voices.
“Have the one wearing the mask take your pictures later. Mine came out crooked.”
“She’s so cute today. She’s totally a little cat!”
“Stop calling her a cat every day. I’m genuinely afraid that the moment I get home, someone will dig up her relationship on the forums.”
Ji Zhaoxi stood onstage, her heels aching terribly.
Fortunately, she had practiced all the videos the fans asked her to make in advance. Otherwise, she had no idea how much of their time she would have wasted.
“C-Cat… Xixi, can we wear this for a photo together?” a girl asked timidly, pulling out a cat-ear headband.
Ji Zhaoxi smiled and nodded. “Sure.”
The stylist beside her helped adjust the headband. The two of them got ready for a photo, and the masked staff member took several pictures.
The girl collected the photos and left happily.
Not long afterward, a girl in a school uniform bounced onto the stage. The moment the two of them met eyes, they both began to laugh.
“So, Xixi, don’t get the wrong idea,” the girl began, blushing. “I just heard some of those recent rumors about your relationships.”
The fans below exchanged silent looks.
As expected of a student—so direct, yet so tactful.
Ji Zhaoxi nodded while forcing herself to remain composed. The makeup artist silently glanced at her.
The girl scratched the back of her head. “I don’t know whether they’re true or not, of course. And you don’t have to say anything. Even if you did, I wouldn’t know whether you were telling the truth or not.”
“But can you promise me that you won’t appear on camera with anyone else from now on?”
The girl gazed at Ji Zhaoxi with determination. Ji Zhaoxi couldn’t bear to refuse after seeing the dark circles under her eyes from staying up late to study. Looking at the school uniform she was wearing, how could she bring herself to shake her head?
After receiving Ji Zhaoxi’s answer, the girl let out a sigh of relief.
Ji Zhaoxi handed her a gift. “Study hard, okay? I remember your school is pretty strict.”
The girl coughed. “Don’t worry. I know what I’m doing.”
Ji Zhaoxi watched the girl’s retreating back.
Students these days sure knew how to talk tough.
Or was this just how kids talked now?
The event ended before the sky grew dark.
Ji Zhaoxi said goodbye to each fan, reminding them to stay safe, and then went to the suite to remove her makeup.
She had gotten up especially early that day and had been standing for the entire day. Her whole body felt limp with exhaustion.
Once the staff had packed everything up and left, Ji Zhaoxi sat cross-legged, scrolling through the day’s videos while eating.
Lu Huainan tied up her hair and began putting away her personal belongings.
“So sleepy.” Ji Zhaoxi closed her eyes and leaned back.
Lu Huainan caught her and carefully kissed her forehead. “Do you want to sleep for a while before eating?”
Ji Zhaoxi shook her head and buried herself in his arms. Lu Huainan’s heart melted instantly. He lowered his head and pinched her little bun.
“Ow…”
The sudden pain in his neck made Lu Huainan wince.
Without saying a word, Lu Huainan kissed the back of her neck, soothing her.
“You used to be so full of yourself. What happened to you now?” Ji Zhaoxi began to fuss.
Lu Huainan lowered his head and pretended not to hear her, gently kissing her hand instead.
“Eat first. Your stomach will feel awful later.”
By then, the forums were already flooded with posts about Ji Zhaoxi.
“Who’s still calling Ji Zhaoxi a catfish? She’s obviously gorgeous!”
“Is that possibly the brother-in-law? Why do female influencers these days love dating so much?”
“Why can’t female influencers date? She’s not an idol!”
“If Ji Zhaoxi starts an account for the brother-in-law later, don’t come crying here when your fans leave. [Gossip] [Gossip]”
Why are some people so obsessed with meddling in other people’s business? [Confused] If Ji Zhaoxi helped a man build up his account, the fans would be the first to tear him apart!
