Chapter Thirty-Four: Real or Fake, Let’s Enjoy It First

"Jian Yi, I am so sorry..." Jian An'an said softly, her voice weak and gentle.

"Why should you apologize to me? It's not like you did it on purpose," Jin Jian Yi frowned, his hands growing gentler as he supported her.

"It's my fault again, making you worry..."

[Oh my, my old heart can't take this! Jin Jian Yi is just too tender.]
[Look at the way his eyes reflect only Jian An'an.]

A crowd of people were captivated by Jin Jian Yi's beauty and his gentle demeanor.

Meanwhile, Wen Jingxing and Song Wan Ning headed together to the commercial building to carry out their task.

On the way, the two exchanged a single glance and instantly understood each other. At the same time, they reached for their transmitters and switched them off.

Seeing their seamless coordination, Song Wan Ning couldn't help but smile. Wen Jingxing, turning to the cameraman, also gave a rare smile. "We want to have a private conversation. Could you stand a bit farther away?"

The cameraman, unable to withstand Wen Jingxing's smile, felt a chill run down his spine and hurriedly retreated before continuing his filming from a distance.

On the other side, Li Weiwei, who was supervising the recording, suddenly noticed that there was no sound in Wen Jingxing and Song Wan Ning's live stream. She messaged the cameraman, asking what happened—was the microphone malfunctioning?

The cameraman glanced at his phone, then at the two people standing so close ahead...
Forget it! The CP must come first!

He stuffed his phone into his pocket and happily continued filming.

Li Weiwei, unable to get any information, was left puzzled and decided to check the live stream herself. She saw the cameraman was standing so far from the guests!??

Even so, it was clear to the naked eye that Wen Jingxing and Song Wan Ning were standing very close together!

Li Weiwei looked as if she'd seen a ghost. Wasn't Wen Jingxing originally very opposed to the main character? The old man had resorted to hunger strikes to force him to agree to the engagement.

When did they become so close?

There was something—though Wen Jingxing never said it, Li Weiwei always felt she owed him.

She wondered, had Wen Jingxing begun to accept Song Wan Ning now?

Should she try to bring them together?

Li Weiwei glanced at the live stream's barrage of comments, which was filled with arguments.

[I told you, the CP I ship is real! Look at how close they are, whispering to each other.]
[I don't believe it—it's all scripted. If I say it's a script, it's a script!]
[Just wait for the show to end; they'll say goodbye right away!]
[I totally support WenWan CP!]
[One is handsome and dashing, the other is beautiful like a fairy—an absolutely perfect match! This couple must have a happy ending!]
[Feelings aren't just what you wish for—are you delusional? I'm telling you, it's all part of the script.]
[There are no real moments in today's reality shows, everything is staged.]
[A useless vase with nothing but a pretty face—what do you think Wen Jingxing sees in her?]
[At least marriages are about matching families. Look at the Song family—without the Wen family, they'd never even touch the edges of the city's elite circles.]
[Who cares if it's real or not? Ship first, ask questions later!]
[Exactly—just imagine two gorgeous people falling in love. It's thrilling!]

Still, most were critical of Song Wan Ning.

Her initial impression with netizens was not good—in fact, it was quite poor.

Many assumed Wen Jingxing and Song Wan Ning were exchanging intimate words, but in truth, they were discussing something quite serious.

Song Wan Ning knew what Wen Jingxing wanted to ask. "If you're curious, just ask. I'll tell you everything."

"Yesterday you said if Jian An'an's face wasn't treated promptly, there would be lasting side effects. Today, the doctor said the same. Is it really true?" Wen Jingxing asked with curiosity.

Song Wan Ning knew he wasn't actually worried about Jian An'an, but she deliberately teased, "Are you worried she might be permanently disfigured?"

He shook his head. "I'm just impressed by you. You said exactly what the doctor did, so I'm curious—could you really tell, or were you just bluffing?"

Song Wan Ning thought for a moment. "Come closer and I'll whisper it to you."

She didn't know why, but suddenly felt mischievous—she wanted to tease Wen Jingxing.

Unexpectedly, Wen Jingxing actually leaned in, bringing his ear closer to Song Wan Ning's face.

Song Wan Ning was a little startled, taking a small step back. Her heart raced, but she forced herself to remain calm. "I was just joking with you..."

After saying it, she felt a bit embarrassed. To joke with the serious Wen Jingxing seemed a little out of place.

But Wen Jingxing didn't mind. He continued to ask earnestly, "You haven't told me yet."

He seemed genuinely interested in whether Song Wan Ning could actually tell.

"No, actually I was just angry at the time and said it to scare her. Who would have thought it matched what the doctor said exactly?" Song Wan Ning waved her hand, making up her answer with a calm face and steady heart.

She had no intention of telling Wen Jingxing the truth. Otherwise, she'd have to explain how she knew—how she could suddenly fight when she'd never shown any skill before.

"Angry?"

Wen Jingxing caught the key point in her words.

Why was she angry? Was she starting to care about him? Otherwise, why would she be so upset—enough to land such a punch on Jian An'an's face?

"Yes, wasn't I supposed to be angry? She pretended to want to be friends with me, and I believed her. Who knew she was badmouthing me behind my back? Of course I was upset, so I gave her a solid punch!"

As she spoke, Song Wan Ning made a small gesture mimicking a punch.

Wen Jingxing felt a little disappointed—it was nothing like what he'd imagined.

But seeing Song Wan Ning, lively and adorable compared to their first meeting at the resort gate—though sometimes cold—still made him feel gratified.

"If she really ends up disfigured and comes seeking compensation, just let me know. I'll help you handle it. After all, this started because of me. If she hadn't harbored those thoughts, you wouldn't have hit her. It's what she deserves."

Song Wan Ning replied carelessly, "What’s there to worry about? I’ve got some powerful leverage. Maybe she won’t even pursue it—instead, she’ll beg me to delete the video."

The worst that could happen to Jian An'an was losing some beauty and a few fans.

But if the video Song Wan Ning had were to spread, Jian An'an’s career would be finished.

After all, she tried to seduce Wen Jingxing.

As long as Wen Jingxing was displeased, if the Wen family pursued compensation from Jian An'an, not a hundred, not a thousand of her could afford the price.

Especially since Wen Jingxing was practically a national heartthrob.

Anyone who met him once would marvel at his unparalleled beauty.

The two chatted all the way, with Song Wan Ning deliberately teasing Wen Jingxing, filling the air between them with laughter and joy.

The viewers in the live stream couldn’t help but feel delighted.

At the stairway, Song Wan Ning and Wen Jingxing waved goodbye, and she noticed he kept wearing a gentle smile.

She thought to herself, after truly interacting with him, she discovered Wen Jingxing wasn’t as cold or sharp-tongued as portrayed in the story.

Wasn’t he rather easy to talk to?

Could the plot of the book be inaccurate? Or was it her arrival that triggered some butterfly effect?