Zhong Peihan persistently asked many questions, all about Qin Chuming. She seemed to know this part wouldn't be broadcast, so her questions were bold.
Zhu Ran answered according to her own understanding.
When she responded that they had contact, she felt Zhong Peihan's anger and hatred in that moment. Only one question remained, and she was somewhat stunned.
At this point, Xiao Lele aimed the bottle opening at Zhu Ran again: "Last question, is the person you like here?"
Zhu Ran glanced imperceptibly at Chong Yan, then nodded: "Yes."
"Wow!"
"It's really here! Who is it?"
"Is it Chong Yan?"
A group of people erupted in happy commotion, and the atmosphere was unprecedentedly good.
Afterward, the questions were no longer as tricky or strange, just some routine questions. The celebrities would add some jokes when answering, making everyone laugh.
Time passed unconsciously, and the game soon ended.
Just as Zhu Ran and the other were about to leave, Zhong Peihan caught up and stood directly in front of them.
"Is there something?"
The photographer, having received a signal from Zhong Peihan, did not follow.
Zhong Peihan said: "I'm sorry for asking some unpleasant questions just now. I don't know if it caused you any trouble, I just... I'm sorry."
"It was just a game, I didn't take it to heart."
However, Zhong Peihan seemed to want to confide in her, directly asking Chong Yan to go back first.
Zhu Ran's expression immediately changed. She actually wanted Zhong Peihan to leave, but she didn't want to be bothered by her in the future. So she said to Chong Yan, "Wait for me over there, I'll be right there."
"Okay."
Chong Yan obediently went to the side.
Zhong Peihan watched their interaction with a hint of bitterness in her heart and asked, "You guys are really boyfriend and girlfriend, right?"
Zhu Ran frowned: "Just say what you have to say."
"I heard that it was because of you that he was transferred elsewhere. Thank you."
Zhu Ran found her inexplicable.
The hostility this woman had towards her likely stemmed 90% from Qin Chuming. Now she was thanking her for Qin Chuming being transferred away because of her, which was utterly absurd.
"You must think it's strange that I would say this," Zhong Peihan said with a disappointed expression. "Actually, whether he stayed or left, neither was what I wanted. If he stayed here, I would have no resources. This industry can't accommodate people. Without fame and popularity, you'll be eliminated. But if he left, I wouldn't see him, and my heart would ache."
"This has nothing to do with me."
Zhong Peihan laughed self-deprecatingly. "I know it has nothing to do with you. I'm just thanking you, because I realized that if he stayed, I would also slowly stop seeing him. A long pain is worse than a short one. At least this way I still have my career. I'm quite content."
Zhu Ran didn't want to listen to her at all.
But she was still forced to learn about their past.
Although Zhong Peihan was a national darling since childhood, fame alone was useless without promotion. She would eventually be forgotten. Later, she got involved with Qin Chuming.
As the CEO of Tianyue Media, he held considerable weight in the industry.
He helped her a lot, and she gave him her most precious thing: her sincerity.
Unfortunately, sincerity was worthless.
Especially in the face of power and profit.
Her status was still too low. Qin Yurong had not married or had children for many years. There were many descendants from the collateral branches of the Qin family. For Qin Chuming to stand out among his cousins, his marriage was not something he could decide for himself.
He was indecisive, but his mother was impatient. She directly made the decision to freeze his career, leaving Zhong Peihan with almost no resources or projects for a year.
Zhong Peihan originally thought she could persevere, but gradually she realized that without her, Qin Chuming would find someone else. Young and beautiful women were not in short supply in the industry, and there were too many people willing to throw themselves at him given his status and position.
When sincerity was divided too much, it became worthless.
She saw this clearly but still couldn't escape the fate of being frozen.
Then Qin Chuming, for his rude remarks towards Zhu Ran, was beaten by her and subsequently exiled by Qin Yurong.
Zhu Ran listened to her patiently.
Zhong Peihan felt a sense of relief and ease.
"Now that he's gone and I can't see him, my life should return to normal, right?"
Zhu Ran, as if possessed, asked, "Didn't you ever think of getting revenge on him?"
Qin Chuming and Zhong Peihan might have had some genuine feelings for each other. Even if not, their transactional relationship was clear. Qin Chuming's mother had frozen Zhong Peihan's career, and the incident originated from Qin Chuming, yet he hadn't done anything about it.
Zhu Ran felt that if it were her, unless that person was Chong Yan, she would definitely make the other person suffer greatly. Su Dan Fiction Network.
Chong Yan was a bit special, but he would still suffer a little.
Though it was just on the boat.
Zhong Peihan smiled. "He doesn't owe me anything. It was my voluntary choice back then."
"Oh."
Her attitude remained indifferent.
Zhong Peihan didn't expect any reaction from her. Looking at Chong Yan, who was waiting not far away, she smiled. "I've taken up so much of your time. I'm sorry. He's waiting for you, hurry over."
Zhu Ran turned and left.
Zhong Peihan watched her walk towards another person, naturally take his hand, and walk away sweetly. A wave of bitterness welled up in her heart.
True feelings belonged to others.
She was probably not worthy of them.
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The next day, Kong Qian publicly apologized to the program team.
He said that yesterday, his living conditions were too poor and he was feeling unwell, which is why he couldn't help but get angry. He apologized for his behavior.
Tang Ruoxi kept speaking well of him, apparently having forgotten again the embarrassment Kong Qian had caused her in front of the cameras yesterday.
Although the program team disapproved of him, they were after ratings, and controversy was good. After a few words, they let them go and continue with the filming.
When others heard the result, they felt complicated.
Xiao Lele couldn't help but curse him again. She had a fiery temper and didn't care about the consequences of her words. As long as she felt satisfied, that was enough.
The filming content today finally changed.
They had to earn their food or money through their own labor in the village to support themselves.
This time, they were still paired up. The program team said there was a strawberry garden in the village where they could pick strawberries and sell them in town.
After the host explained the task details, he collected their phones and change and took them to the strawberry garden.
Spring was the season for strawberries, and the price of strawberries was relatively high during this time. When they arrived, they realized they had been tricked by the program team. They had no money and couldn't pick strawberries at all.
Facing the strawberry farm owner's unyielding stance, these "out-of-touch" celebrities were at a loss.
At this moment, Chong Yan, in line with his persona, proposed a solution: "We can help them pick strawberries first and earn money by working."