Shi Xin Xin did not reply to her, but took a screenshot and sent it to Yin Xue.
Xin Xin: [Darling, I didn't post this.]
[Screenshot]
Yin Xue had just finished eating when Shi Xin Xin sent her a message.
She raised an eyebrow at Yun Rou's one-sided approach.
Her slender fingers danced nimbly on the screen.
Xiao Xue: [Are you so afraid I'll be jealous? Fine, this young lady allows it.]
Xiao Xue: [Otherwise, I'd think you were too proud. She's an award-winning actress, be careful her fans don't scold you.]
She pursed her lips, suppressing a laugh, and sent a scornful emoji.
Shi Xin Xin, upon seeing this, was amused to the point of anger.
Xin Xin: [Only you understand, only you can do it.]
She scorned back with her little finger.
Xiao Xue: [Is my time something that common folk like you can afford to waste? Disperse.]
Accompanied by an emoji of a queen waving a handkerchief and rolling her eyes.
Xin Xin: [Your humble servant withdraws.]
She very cooperatively sent a bowing emoji.
The conversation ended quickly. Shi Xin Xin replied to Yun Rou and changed her contact name.
Shi Xin Xin: [Senior, you can call me Xin Xin. It's my honor to be in a team with you. Director Fang is the first to use this recording method for the livestream.]
Yun Rou pouted listlessly at Shi Xin Xin's official reply, finding her so guarded uninteresting.
Yun Rou: [Xin Xin, there's no need to be so formal. Do you all think I'm thirty-six and old? Alas… it's hard to fit into your circle now.]
She also sent a sighing emoji about the difficulties of life.
Shi Xin Xin's eyes widened slightly. Wow, her skills were impressive. She had to reply.
Shi Xin Xin: [I heard this is a rule in the circle? I don't know much about the entertainment industry, and this is my first variety show. Please take care of me, Senior.]
Yun Rou's eyes lit up. She had an opening now. It was quite easy to get close to her, she thought to herself.
Sheng Chen Jin's eyes occasionally darted to the balcony, observing Shi Xin Xin's expression.
Now Shi Xin Xin was deep in thought with a serious expression, showing no unusual signs.
Sheng Chen Jin sighed silently in his heart. He saw a glimmer of hope only in Shi Xin Xin.
He didn't want his persistence to trouble Shi Xin Xin, but he couldn't control his desire to be close to her.
Jealousy, once it starts, is either zero or endless.
Every time he saw Shi Xin Xin interacting harmoniously with other men, her face blooming with smiles, he felt an inexplicable annoyance.
But he knew Shi Xin Xin had her own reasons and principles for everything she did, and he didn't have much right to interfere.
Lost in thought, Sheng Chen Jin was snapped back to reality by a WeChat notification.
Assistant Bai Feng: [President, you have one spot for a guest star on this variety show. Shall I decline it for you?]
Bai Feng sent the message cautiously. According to usual practice, he would directly decline for Sheng Chen Jin. But ever since Miss Shi appeared, the President had been spending more time online.
He was even constantly monitoring the variety show's livestream. Perhaps the President hoped for a chance to appear on screen with Miss Shi?
Bai Feng felt it was necessary for him to act as a helpful assistant in paving the way for the President's pursuit of love.
Thinking this, he waited gleefully for Sheng Chen Jin's reply.
Alas... how many years would this take?
Bai Feng sat at his desk, propping his chin, waiting. Since the President hadn't been coming to the company due to that matter, he had been left idle.
Sheng Chen Jin's reply was surprisingly fast.
President: [Inquire with other investors if anyone is interested in this spot. If no one takes it, then I will.]
Sheng Chen Jin thought he had replied generously, tactfully, and considerately.
Little did he know that upon seeing this message, Bai Feng's lips curved into a sinister smile, a sly expression on his face.
Look at how proud the President was. Just him asking if anyone else wanted the spot, those people would be scared out of their wits and quickly hand over the prime spot with both hands.
Inquire? What a joke.
Bai Feng smiled, shaking his leg as he replied to his President, completely losing his earlier cautious demeanor.
Assistant Bai Feng: [President, another major investor has already used their spot, and other investors are not interested.]
Bai Feng thought for a moment and added.
Assistant Bai Feng: [Currently, the three major investors for the variety show are you, Miss Shi, and the eldest daughter of the Yun family.]
Bai Feng's implication was that they had invested and were participating, so it would be rude for him not to.
Assistant Bai Feng: [Then, that spot is yours?]
Sheng Chen Jin raised his eyebrows at Bai Feng's words. This assistant could be kept for now.
President: [Yes.]
Bai Feng almost jumped up in excitement, instantly feeling like an expert in relationships.
He was the perfect choice to pave the way for the President and lead him to the altar.
Happily, he went to arrange Sheng Chen Jin's joining the cast.
He then sent Sheng Chen Jin the group chat invitation from Director Fang.
Assistant Bai Feng: [President, to join the group chat, you don't need to say anything. Director Fang will be posting the cast list soon, just forward it at the right time.]
Sheng Chen Jin looked at the group chat invitation sent by Bai Feng and scanned the QR code to join.
The moment he entered, Fang Qi's hand trembled and his mind blanked, and he sent out a message.
Director Fang Qi: [Welcome, Mr. Sheng!]
Fang Qi: !
He couldn't retract it in time, because this was a group chat for the current season. Normally, those not participating could leave, but who would give up the opportunity to make a good impression on a big shot?
Yin Xue and Yang Xi had no intention of leaving. On the contrary, they were both watching the excitement unfold.
Yin Xue, in particular, was quick to follow suit and posted a welcome to Mr. Sheng.
After all, this was someone Shi Xin Xin rarely failed to clarify her relationship with. She felt there was something fishy going on between them.
However, Yang Xi truly knew the relationship between Sheng Chen Jin and Shi Xin Xin.
While everyone in the group was in awe of Sheng Chen Jin, Yin Xue and Yang Xi were the most active.
Yun Rou glanced at the messages in the group chat and casually posted a welcome.
Then she saw Yin Xue and Yang Xi tagging Shi Xin Xin.
Yin Xue: @Shi Xin Xin, I don't believe you're still eating.
Yang Xi: @Shi Xin Xin, Xin Xin Jie, hurry up and come.
Yun Rou frowned. She knew Sheng Chen Jin, but the relationship between Sheng Chen Jin and Shi Xin Xin... she just couldn't connect these two.
Yun Rou's gaze lingered on her chat window with Shi Xin Xin.
Driven by curiosity, she sent a message.
Yun Rou: [They're tagging you in the group. Go take a look? Something's up, little sister.]
Sheng Chen Jin looked at Shi Xin Xin, who was seriously tapping away on her phone screen.
By some strange impulse, he quoted Yin Xue's words.
Sheng Chen Jin: [She's handling official business.]
With this reply, both those who were confused and those who were clear understood what was happening.
It seemed Mr. Sheng and Ms. Shi had something going on.
Shi Xin Xin had just opened the group chat when Director Fang sent a message, pushing the previous messages up.
Director Fang Qi: [The official guest list for the variety show has been released. Please cooperate, guests, by forwarding it and editing your captions.]
[I will send you your partners and roles for the next episode shortly. Please abide by the game rules.]
The guests were all confused. Private roles were game rules, and partners couldn't form teams freely?