Shuangwen Female Main Character Doesn’t Want To Be a Sensation #89

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Chapter 89

The comments section was filled with laughter.

“Ye Ziwen: Mom, look at me, my head is cold…”

“Shi Zhi, the careless mother.”

“This isn’t a mother with her child; it’s clearly a father with his child!”

Some comments had a different angle.

“Weren’t the six from Shi Zhi’s studio supposed to get Shi Zhi trending? Poor performance, it’s still the boss who’s bringing up the employees. Your boss is still your boss, top-stream Sister Shi was.”

“Top-stream Shi Zhi, she looks like an idol and would definitely be the face of a girl group. I want to see Sister Shi dance in a girl group.”

“The commenter above is dreaming. You’d better look forward to Master Shi dancing square dances.”

“Square dances can be pretty cute, too.”

The six had claimed they’d get Shi Zhi trending, but in the end, Shi Zhi effortlessly made it to the top trending. The fans of the six weren’t mad; they also felt their idols hadn’t performed well this time.

The fangirls had a good impression of Shi Zhi. Although stingy, she was still very responsible for the artists in her studio.

They had promised to get her trending this time, but it was still up to her.

Cheng Yu’s assistant also kept an eye on Shi Zhi because of their boss’s influence.

Approaching their boss, they saw Cheng Yu’s screen displaying a photo of Shi Zhi holding an umbrella. The assistant thought the boss was worried about Shi Zhi being attacked by the fans of the six idols.

He laughed, “Ye Ziwen’s fans said they’d get Shi Zhi trending next time…” Anyone could see that Shi Zhi didn’t intentionally leave Ye Ziwen out of the umbrella; it was an accident.

Cheng Yu frowned.

“I think the artists under Shi Zhi aren’t very considerate.”

“How could they let Shi Zhi hold the umbrella herself?”

Assistant: ???

Seriously? That’s what the boss was concerned about?

Not mixing with the fan circles, the assistant wondered what kind of fan the boss was.

…

Shi Zhi took a few steps and heard Ye Ziwen and the people around him calling out, only then realizing she had left Ye Ziwen out.

“Sorry.”

She tried to bring Ye Ziwen back under the umbrella. Still, Ye Ziwen had already taken an umbrella handed to him by a staff member.

“Thank you, President Shi. I can handle it myself.”

The kid was scared.

His smile revealed his determination.

Shi Zhi didn’t insist on holding the umbrella for Ye Ziwen. After all, one umbrella was definitely more spacious for one person. She asked Ye Ziwen, “Is your outfit okay?”

The team assistant, recalling Shi Zhi’s previous disdainful expression towards their outfits, even wondered if Sister Shi did it intentionally.

But the assistant knew that was impossible; Shi Zhi wasn’t like that.

Ye Ziwen had only been in the rain for a short while. Not a big deal. Just a quick wipe and some warm air would fix it.

The six had a performance and needed to familiarize themselves with the stage, so they left first.

Shi Zhi chatted with some fans who had come to the scene, urging them to go home before continuing inside. Suddenly, she heard a thunderous shout, “Xiao Shi Zhi, go for it!”

Shi Zhi: ???

The voice was too loud and imposing.

Even the staff were startled.

It was a group of burly men in black suits, looking fierce. Brother Quan remembered them; weren’t they the ones he once thought were hired thugs who then pulled out banners of support?

The Gardenia fandom also remembered them.

Shi Zhi: Her bodyguards.

Did the butler send them to support her again?

Bodyguards: The butler didn’t send them. They came on their own.

And they were off-duty.

The bodyguards had their own lives; they had never chased stars before, but now they were fans of their lady boss. The variety shows were great, and the TV dramas were excellent.

There was no rule against bodyguards becoming fans in their spare time.

Shi Zhi, “…” Of course, there was no such rule.

So the bodyguards continued to shout, “Xiao Shi Zhi, go for it!”

…

At the venue, everyone began to take off their coats, showing off their unique styles.

Shi Zhi wore a black dress, perfectly tailored as if it was part of her, making her skin look even fairer and her lips redder.

The event was live-streamed. Many clamored to see Shi Zhi, and the camera turned to her. She seemed to have a soft glow around her.

“Wow, Shi Zhi is killing me. I was dozing off watching the livestream, but now I’m wide awake!”

“Such a beauty. I love Shi Zhi’s looks.”

“The red carpet killer is no joke. Can Shi Zhi attend more events like this?”

Brother Quan initially wanted Shi Zhi to gain some heat with her looks, which seemed superficial but effective. He never expected Shi Zhi to carve out an even broader path with her series of actions.

Although this red carpet killer still had an imposing stride.

The Gardenia fandom in the comments was very polite. They rarely mentioned Shi Zhi until she appeared. Then they genuinely praised her, with even bystanders acknowledging her styling.

Someone seeing this scene felt a bit emotional.

“Do you remember Shi Zhi walking the red carpet before?”

There were no fans then, only mockery.

This comment kept the chat quiet for a moment, but Shi Zhi quickly dispelled the sadness.

“Hahaha, what is Shi Zhi doing?”

“If I’m not mistaken, Shi Zhi admires the beauties.”

Shi Zhi had already sat down in her seat. When no one was talking to her, she looked around admiringly at the people around her.

The quality of female celebrities in the entertainment industry was high, with all kinds of looks and temperaments.

Shi Zhi: What is life? This is life, enjoying.jpg.

The trending topic about Shi Zhi forgetting her artist while holding the umbrella was still up. Now, her admiring the beauties had been quickly turned into GIFs and memes by creative netizens.

In the comments, “Though I’m not as good-looking, Shi Zhi’s expression is just like mine when admiring beauties.”

“Shi Zhi’s studio already has many handsome and beautiful people. I want to intern at Shi Zhi’s studio.”

“Don’t you know the saying, the flowers at home aren’t as fragrant as the wild ones?”

Shi Zhi wasn’t just purely admiring beauties but also chatting with others.

A female celebrity who seemed to be attending such an event for the first time looked lost, like a deer who had wandered into a field of fame. She gathered her courage and walked up to Shi Zhi, asking how to find her seat.

Shi Zhi patiently told her, then smiled and asked, “Which company are you with?”

A bit embarrassed, the female celebrity replied, “I haven’t signed with a company yet.” She had been invited after acting in a movie but hadn’t signed with a company.

Shi Zhi nodded, her smile widening.

Since she hadn’t signed with a company…

“Well then… how about checking out Shi Zhi’s studio?”

She threw out her invitation.

“If you’re a fan of any artist in our studio, you can get an autograph and take a photo with them.”

Shi Zhi genuinely thought she was good. A movie face, definitely photogenic. She couldn’t help but recruit another talent.

The live audience saw Shi Zhi chatting with the newcomer. It urged the cameraman to get closer, wanting to hear the conversation.

Were they asking for directions? But it seemed to be taking too long.

Then they heard this conversation.

Shi Zhi wasn’t just admiring beauties; she was scouting for beautiful talents to sign, even offering autographs and photos, likely using Ye Ziwen, who she had left out in the rain.

Ye Ziwen was currently the hottest, and as the boss, Shi Zhi had been asked by peers if Ye Ziwen could sign something for them.

Truly, the flowers at home weren’t as fragrant as the wild ones.

The newly invited actress was surprised, “Actually… Miss Shi Zhi, I’m your fan.”

A fan of the boss.

Shi Zhi: This makes it even easier.

…

Shi Zhi admired the beauties and had already left her contact with the newcomer, feeling very comfortable.

The host approached Shi Zhi, asking if she would be nervous about the upcoming awards.

Shi Zhi saw her face on the big screen and adjusted her expression, “…nervous.”

The host gave a professional but fake smile: Do we look like we believe you?

Shi Zhi thought she had received the wrong information and quietly asked the host, “Do I also have a segment to present an award?”

Then she might need to be nervous, having no preparation.

The host was also confused. No, the organizers quickly clarified, no.

If Shi Zhi was successful in her competition, she would only participate as a recipient.

Shi Zhi: Gave me a scare.

Tang Yunling, “…”

Nominated for Best Actress, impressive.

Tang Yunling went to the restroom halfway. Her clothes were uncomfortable and not fitting well, and she had pinned them with a safety pin, which might have come loose.

Tang Yunling was adjusting her clothes in the restroom stall and overheard two peers gossiping.

It was normal for peers to gossip, but Tang Yunling thought it foolish. If you want to gossip, do it at home quietly. In such a setting, if overheard, it wouldn’t be good.

Tang Yunling had already identified the two by their voices. One was a host, and the other an actress, neither very famous.

This didn’t concern her until she heard a familiar name.

Host A, touching up her lipstick, said, “Shi Zhi is doing well now. I don’t know how she made a comeback. Honestly, I don’t think her dramas are that good.”

Actress B, “Exactly, I can’t watch them at all.”

“And now she’s a boss. Maybe she’s got a sugar daddy supporting her.”

Host A, “I saw Tang Yunling at the event, too. Doesn’t she not get along with Shi Zhi? Why isn’t she confronting Shi Zhi?”

Tang Yunling, “…”

She hadn’t planned to go out and confront them, thinking it wasn’t worth it. But suddenly, her mind heated up.

Tang Yunling forcefully opened the restroom stall door and walked out.

The noise she made was significant. Even without making a scene, just appearing would have left the gossipers in an awkward spot.

Host A and Actress B exchanged looks. Tang Yunling walked up to them.

“Teacher Tang.”

Tang Yunling, “Do you still need the mirror? I’d like to wash my hands.”

She squeezed in and pushed the two aside with her body.

“…”

In the mirror, Tang Yunling saw that the two gossipers’ faces turned ugly.

The atmosphere turned awkward with Tang Yunling’s appearance.

Why was Tang Yunling here?!

No awkwardness could compare to this.

Another voice sounded.

“In public places, you should be careful… Should I close the door for you? There shouldn’t be anyone else now.”

It was Shi Zhi.

She emerged from an inner stall, proving her attentiveness.

Host A, Actress B, “…”

Faces turning red and white, “Miss Shi Zhi…” showing fake smiles.

Already socially dead.

Shi Zhi really did close the door for them.

…

Shi Zhi and Tang Yunling came out of the restroom together. The atmosphere was a bit delicate, mostly on Tang Yunling’s part, while Shi Zhi was quite at ease.

Tang Yunling waited for a while, but Shi Zhi didn’t speak up, so she couldn’t help but ask, “Why aren’t you talking to me?!”

Shi Zhi turned her face slightly, “I thought you were playing a game where the first one to speak loses.”

After all, Tang Yunling’s expression had been set with a look that warned strangers to stay away when she saw Shi Zhi.

Tang Yunling, “…”

But after that little outburst, they could have a calm conversation.

Shi Zhi looked at Tang Yunling and sincerely said, “Thank you.”

She was referring to what had just happened in the restroom.

In fact, Shi Zhi had arrived a bit earlier than Tang Yunling. She was initially too lazy to come out since it wasn’t a big deal, but she didn’t expect Tang Yunling to step in.

Tang Yunling looked like a cat with its tail stepped on.

“Why are you thanking me?”

“Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t do anything.”

Shi Zhi blinked, “Alright, I understand.”

Tang Yunling, “…” Why did she feel indulged by Shi Zhi?

Did Shi Zhi really understand?

Tang Yunling frowned, “I just don’t like their remarks, always thinking we would fight.”

They walked down the hallway, which wasn’t very crowded, but Tang Yunling noticed the surprised looks of those passing by.

It was as if they were wondering why Shi Zhi and Tang Yunling were walking together.

Shi Zhi continued the conversation, “We won’t.”

Tang Yunling averted her gaze, almost making eye contact with Shi Zhi.

Then she heard Shi Zhi speak again.

“Your seat is too far from mine to fight.”

Tang Yunling: ???

That was an answer she had never thought of.

Tang Yunling, “Are you implying I have no work?”

Shi Zhi was nominated for Best Actress, while Tang Yunling had no work and was just an invited guest at the award ceremony.

To Tang Yunling, it felt like she was suddenly being undermined.

Shi Zhi didn’t mean it that way; Tang Yunling was too sensitive. But she already started showing her thorns.

“Actually, the competition is tough this time. You might not win the award!” She sneered.

Passersby: Any harmony is fake; this is the real deal!

Fight, fight!

Pull each other’s hair!

…

Shi Zhi didn’t have to wait long before the award ceremony officially started. “Yin Yang Snack Bar” received many awards for its quality, and Shi Zhi won Best Actress for her role.

There was some suspense; Tang Yunling’s remark wasn’t a curse. Brother Quan had already prepped Shi Zhi’s mindset, noting the strong competition and that it was her first nomination, usually a time for just attending.

Then Shi Zhi won Best Actress in one go.

The manager had already reminded the fan club to stay calm, saying that being nominated was an acknowledgment and the other nominees were industry veterans.

Then――

“Stop talking. Our President has run out to see the results!”

Crap!

The President had rushed out to check the results.

The Idol: Wuwuwu, their idol, is so amazing!

Standing on the award stage, Shi Zhi resembled a black swan with all the lights on her. She thanked the director, fans, and all the staff.

When Shi Zhi stepped off the stage and found where the staff were seated, her assistant was already in tears, and Brother Quan was extremely excited.

Winning Best Actress was far more valuable than any trending topic.

It wasn’t about Shi Zhi being a variety show star who had never won any awards. Now, the trophy in her hand was the strongest proof.

Brother Quan, “I’m going to message Lu Yingying’s agent right now!”

Lu Yingying had left with President Xu, and her agent had left, too. Brother Quan had always been at odds with her agent.

Shi Zhi, “He’ll see it.”

Brother Quan, “I want him to know first.”

Shi Zhi: This damned competitive spirit.

Playing with the trophy, Shi Zhi told Brother Quan, “Actually, I should thank someone else for winning this award.”

Brother Quan was baffled.

Thank who?

Thank Tang Yunling.

Shi Zhi thought Brother Quan was a jinx; whatever he worried about usually happened. So, was Tang Yunling the reverse jinx?

When Tang Yunling said she had little hope, Shi Zhi won Best Actress.

Shi Zhi didn’t see Tang Yunling at the venue but ran into her at the banquet afterward. She made a point to go over to her.

“Friend, can you do me a favor?”

Tang Yunling, “?” Who’s friends with Shi Zhi?

Shi Zhi, “Repeat after me: I hope Shi Zhi doesn’t win an Oscar, Shi Zhi will never get a windfall, Shi Zhi won’t mentor a superstar…”

Though she believed in materialism, she could also be a bit superstitious. After all, her being here wasn’t very materialistic.

Tang Yunling: _(:з」∠)_.

“Shi Zhi, don’t go too far.”

…

Shi Zhi’s friends in the industry sent their congratulations on her win, including Bai Wu Ning Jiachi, who were as happy as if they had won the award themselves.

Ning Jiachi, “With my acting, I might never win Best Actress in this life, but I have a Best Actress like Sister Shi.”

Shi Zhi pointed out, “Your acting is secondary. The biggest obstacle to you winning Best Actress is your gender.”

Bai Wu, “If your gender changed, ‘might’ would need to be removed.” Ning Jiachi just wouldn’t win Best Actress.

Congratulatory messages exploded, and Shi Zhi couldn’t keep up with the replies.

The butler even lit incense, asking if Shi Zhi wanted to celebrate at the villa.

Shi Zhi, “No need, I’ll be with the team tonight.”

The team celebrated outside, and although they wanted to stay up all night, Shi Zhi couldn’t.

Master needed rest and refused the noise.

So they came to Shi Zhi’s hotel room, eating snacks quietly to avoid disturbing others.

Brother Quan mentioned, “Tang Yunling is staying next door.”

While everyone ate snacks and Shi Zhi read the script, she occasionally glanced at her phone. She had too many messages, but seeing one from Tang Yunling was rare.

Tang Yunling sent a message.

“Shi Zhi, quick, save me!”

Shi Zhi, “?”

Wasn’t Tang Yunling staying next door? Why such a sudden message?

Shi Zhi, initially a bit sleepy, was instantly awake and about to go out. Since Tang Yunling was so close, a bit tipsy, her assistant asked, “Sister Shi, where are you going?”

Thinking it over, Shi Zhi didn’t go out immediately but sent a message instead.

“What’s wrong?”

Since Tang Yunling hadn’t called out loudly but sent a message for help, it must mean she couldn’t move.

Tang Yunling seemed to be waiting by her phone and replied quickly.

“Someone’s at my door… seems to be trying to break in.”

Shi Zhi’s first instinct was to inform the hotel front desk or call the police, but Tang Yunling blocked these options before she could.

“Don’t make a big deal out of it.”

Tang Yunling lay in bed, hearing the persistent sound of someone twisting the door handle. She had been cornered before, with people following her to hotels, but this was the first time someone tried to break in continuously.

Her heart raced, blood seemed to freeze, and her body was stiff.

Her staff hadn’t returned to the hotel. She could scream but feared the repercussions, hoping the person would leave. Instead, her silence emboldened them.

Thinking of Shi Zhi next door, Tang Yunling, in panic, reached out to her for help.

Shi Zhi quieted everyone down, and she could hear the door handle being twisted outside in the silence.

She could go out, but it would likely escalate the situation.

Shi Zhi looked towards the balcony.

Tang Yunling saw Shi Zhi’s message, “Open the balcony door.”

The balconies were connected, so Shi Zhi climbed over to Tang Yunling’s balcony. In the dusk, Shi Zhi standing there made Tang Yunling feel like she had angel wings.

Tang Yunling hurriedly got out of bed to open the balcony door, only to hear Shi Zhi mutter.

“These banana leaves are really in the way.”

No angel wings, just two banana leaves on the balcony.

…

A small-statured man was still struggling with the hotel door.

“Who’s there!”

Tang Yunling’s door opened, and a towering 6’3″ man with thick body hair glared at him.

The man, previously with a sleazy smile, “…”

He had come to find Tang Yunling, but who was this giant?

Man, “Sorry… wrong room.” He reacted quickly.

Was his information wrong?

But the giant didn’t let him leave immediately, “Since you’re here, want to come in for a chat?”

He stretched out an arm, wrapping it around the man’s shoulder.

Small man: !!!

A strong man restraining a weak man.

He had come to harass Tang Yunling, feeling like a cat playing with a mouse. Now, he was the mouse.

The small man barely broke free, even considering calling for help, but didn’t dare as his identity was shady. After a struggle, he fled the scene.

Shi Zhi asked the assistant to call the front desk to strengthen security, and now everyone’s eyes were on Tang Yunling.

The giant was Shi Zhi’s driver. Shi Zhi climbed over to Tang Yunling’s side and brought her back to her room, which felt safer.

The team felt awkward with Tang Yunling, their former rival, while Tang Yunling felt even more uncomfortable.

Shi Zhi, “A stalker?”

She had seen Tang Yunling being surrounded before; this was the second time.

Tang Yunling nodded, still shaken.

“Shi Zhi, you don’t have any stalkers?”

Shi Zhi, “I had before, but probably not now.”

How did she get rid of them?

Tang Yunling wanted to learn.

Assistant, “Sister Shi had them do high-level math problems for hours.”

Tang Yunling, “… I never learned advanced math.” She had never passed math, making this tip useless.