Chen Xiaoyong glared at her furiously, her face full of disbelief. "I don't believe it!"
"Whether you believe it or not, you have to. Right now, I want to see him become famous more than anyone. If he becomes famous, my salary will increase, and I'll make more money," Shen Tong said to herself. Of course, it would also prove that she was capable. Although Su Xiao seemed really unlikeable, he was actually not bad. Sometimes he would bring her water on set, and sometimes he would talk to her, like that time in the studio. The more she thought about it, the more she felt Su Xiao was a good person. It seemed she didn't dislike him as much as before.
"So you're saying you took him on for money?" Chen Xiaoyong smiled strangely. "No wonder. People like you only see money. What wouldn't you do for money? What wouldn't you do to make him famous?"
She thought to herself, it's possible that those invitations from Xia Zixuan last time were obtained by trading her body, and the help from Liang Xiaoyuan too. She really couldn't underestimate her. The more Chen Xiaoyong thought about it, the more she felt she was right. The more she thought, the more she felt she understood things she couldn't understand before. So this was the kind of person she was, pretending to be something else before. Chen Xiaoyong looked at Shen Tong with contempt in her eyes.
Shen Tong felt puzzled. Had she done something to be misunderstood? "What did I do?"
"Hmph, you know what you've done. I don't need to spell it out," Chen Xiaoyong said haughtily. "Don't get close to Su Xiao anymore, and don't fill his head with strange ideas. Otherwise, I absolutely won't let you off!" She glared at Shen Tong several more times before leaving.
Shen Tong was left completely confused. What was that about? She still didn't know what had happened! She just left like that? Never mind, she was just that kind of strange person.
But she really didn't understand. Today's performance wasn't cooperative with her at all, so why did Su Xiao give up the chance to become famous by creating rumors with Chen Xiaoyong? It was really puzzling.
She felt there was no need to get his permission for rumors anymore, might as well just create rumors directly.
As Shen Tong thought about it, a brilliant idea came to her mind. Since Chen Xiaoyong wanted to have rumors with Su Xiao so badly, why not use the premiere of the new drama to create rumors? This way, they could increase the ratings of the new drama, increase exposure to make them famous, and increase her monetary income.
Thinking of this, Shen Tong suddenly felt motivated, her body full of energy. Her mind quickly came up with an idea.
Shen Tong picked up the phone and started looking for a number. She dialed, "Hello, is this Su Xiao?"
"Mm," Su Xiao grunted monosyllabically.
"Tomorrow at 8 o'clock, wait for me at the Warm Heart Milk Tea Shop by the river. I have company matters to discuss," Shen Tong said formally. Her heart was actually pounding, afraid he wouldn't agree, because why would company matters need to be discussed outside? She was afraid he would ask this.
"Okay," Su Xiao answered concisely and efficiently. "Anything else?"
Shen Tong was extremely surprised. He agreed without even asking! She quickly said, "Good, there's nothing else. Hanging up now."
After Su Xiao hung up the phone, Shen Tong breathed a sigh of relief. This way, half of the matter was settled. Luckily he didn't ask why. If he had asked, she would have had to reveal the entire plan. But since he didn't ask, she couldn't be blamed later.
Next, she called Chen Xiaoyong and revealed the whole plan. As expected, Chen Xiaoyong agreed readily. Then Shen Tong took to call various reporters. Everything was prepared, only waiting for Su Xiao's arrival tomorrow.
Shen Tong lay on the desk, bored. She thought of calling Liang Xiaoyuan to report the good news that Su Xiao's interview went very smoothly.
"Hello? Is this Liang Xiaoyuan?" Shen Tong asked nervously.
"Mm, it's me," Liang Xiaoyuan's gentle voice echoed on the phone.
"The interview went very smoothly!" Shen Tong said excitedly. "That Zhang reporter is really too nice. I never thought we'd meet such a good reporter!"
"Congratulations!" Liang Xiaoyuan's obsidian-like eyes reflected a tender light, as if he could see Shen Tong's excited gestures right in front of him.
"Really, I've never met such a good reporter! He was so easy to get along with!" Shen Tong emphasized again. "I must treat him to a meal when I get the chance!"
"Ah," Liang Xiaoyuan exclaimed, "There's no need, right? This is his job, there's nothing to thank him for." Liang Xiaoyuan was extremely nervous inside. That Zhang reporter had his eye on you, he couldn't let him see her again.
"But he was so patient. It doesn't seem right not to thank him properly," Shen Tong said, resting her chin on her hand.
"Mm, that's true," Liang Xiaoyuan changed his tone, saying gently, "Next time when you treat him to a meal, introduce him to me too. I can also arrange for him to interview Sangyan." This way I can keep an eye on things too.
"Mm, that works," Shen Tong nodded continuously, saying proudly, "Finally I can help you once!"
Liang Xiaoyuan seemed to imagine her proud expression, her mischievous smile, her bright and lively eyes shining, and he couldn't help but smile too, a doting smile. "Alright. I've been accompanying Sangyan filming abroad recently, so I might not have time to treat you to a meal."
"Ah! What! You're actually abroad?" Shen Tong looked at her phone, call time 00:45 seconds, and wailed, "Isn't that an international call? My phone bill! Liang Xiaoyuan! You must be getting back at me! Remember this! You must treat me to a meal when you come back! I'm not talking to you anymore, I'm hanging up!" She immediately cut off the call, looked at the call time 00:54, and sighed lightly. It should be one minute, that's not too bad. But she still felt sorry for her phone bill!
On the other side of the earth, Liang Xiaoyuan smiled helplessly, the light in his eyes indeed radiated happiness. If we're talking about phone bills, his should be more, right? He deliberately didn't turn off his phone, firstly to send text messages every day, and secondly in case she called and couldn't find him, this girl.
On this side of the earth.
Shen Tong arrived at the riverside early to observe the enemy situation and her own troops' situation. Good, target number one was in position, just waiting for target number two.
Chen Xiaoyong, dressed up elaborately, arrived early at the milk tea shop. Her exquisite makeup made her whole person much more beautiful and bright. Wearing sunglasses that covered half her face, her attractive figure caused men to frequently turn their heads. She leaned lazily against the counter of the milk tea shop, unconsciously exuding a kind of charm.
Not far away, a taxi stopped. First, a long leg appeared. Shen Tong watched excitedly, it seemed target number two was also in position.
Indeed, it was Su Xiao. He was wearing a dark red and black checkered shirt, light blue cotton pants, and light blue canvas shoes. He also wore oversized sunglasses on his face. He stood aloofly in place for a while, looking around for the Warm Heart Milk Tea Shop, and after finding the target, he walked over.
Very good, target number one and target number two were about to meet. The flies (paparazzi) were also in position, shamelessly taking photos. All that was left was for the two to meet and create rumors. Shen Tong rubbed her hands together excitedly, crouching not far away.
Su Xiao was stunned when he saw the person standing at the milk tea shop. Why was it her? "Where's Manager Shen?"
Chen Xiaoyong took off her sunglasses, flipped her hair in front of her eyes, and asked with a smile, "It's me. Didn't you ask me out?"
Su Xiao frowned and asked coldly, "I asked you out?"
"Yes, Shen Tong said you didn't dare to ask me out, so you asked her to arrange for us to meet," Chen Xiaoyong said very naturally, her face still showing a bit of confusion. Indeed, someone who had acted before was different.
Su Xiao snorted coldly. What trick was Shen Tong up to now? He glanced sideways at the coquettishly smiling Chen Xiaoyong and said coldly, "There's no such thing." Then he turned to leave without hesitation.
"Su Xiao, Su Xiao, don't go," Chen Xiaoyong timely grabbed the about-to-leave Su Xiao, looked up at him with a smile, "Since you're here, have a cup of milk tea before you go."
Shen Tong screamed inwardly, this was too perfect! Even famous romance novelists would praise her if they were here! A man and woman came to the riverside milk tea shop for a date; it could be a breakup; it could also be that they were instigated by a certain manager; of course, it's more likely that they both have the same manager and happened to agree to come out for a meeting, accidentally discovered by reporters. It really could spark people imaginations.
Su Xiao tried hard to pull his arm out, but Chen Xiaoyong clung to him tightly like an octopus, not letting go. This was on the street, he couldn't possibly push her to the ground, so he could only look at her coldly to see what she was planning. Actually, he had already slightly felt that something was wrong. Assuming it was really Shen Tong who arranged this, why was Chen Xiaoyong still very calm after learning the truth? According to her personality, she should have immediately taken out her phone to question Shen Tong. This indicated that Chen Xiaoyong was also hiding something.
Chen Xiaoyong dragged Su Xiao's arm towards the milk tea shop. Shen Tong also felt relieved.
Su Xiao stood next to the milk tea shop, just about to take out his phone to question Shen Tong about what was going on, when a large wave of reporters came from all directions like a tide.
"Chen Xiaoyong, are you on a date with Su Xiao?" a reporter who seized the initiative asked.
"Are you two really dating as the recent rumors suggest?"
"Su Xiao, is this true?"
"How long have you been dating?"
"Are you really dating? Is the rumor with Sister Linda true or false?"
Chen Xiaoyong was secretly delighted, finally able to have rumors with him. Her face still made an expression of being scared, her eyes wide, her lips slightly parted, "This... this..."
The reporters all looked over.
Chen Xiaoyong immediately hid behind Su Xiao, leaving the reporters with Su Xiao's aloof face.
The reporters fired questions again like firecrackers.
"Su Xiao, are you now acknowledging your relationship with Chen Xiaoyong?"
"Is this relationship wholehearted and real? Or is it just for fame?"
"Don't talk nonsense," Chen Xiaoyong came out from behind Su Xiao at this time, saying righteously, "Su Xiao is not that kind of person."