Rejected by Blood, Embraced by Love: All-Round Star Goes Viral
Chapter 169: Can You Make a Comeback for Your Wife Again?

Chapter 169: Chapter 169: Can You Make a Comeback for Your Wife Again?

"Did you know that you’ve been slandered by marketing accounts spreading false rumors again? Someone bought trending searches saying you snatched the female lead role in ’Double Time’ from Shu Ning and also got the lead role in Director Tang’s new film. Now, all netizens believe there’s some shady deal behind you getting these roles!"

Gu Zhi heard the news, paused for a moment, but wasn’t surprised; she’d seen this happen too many times.

Dai Qian was a bit anxious, "Should we respond? Write a PR draft to clarify?"

"No need, responding won’t do any good." Gu Zhi’s tone was indifferent, still unconcerned, "Just see it as free publicity, thanks to our rivals for the heat."

Dai Qian: "..."

She always says things like this; how is she calmer than him?

But she was right, even if it was clarified, not many people would believe it, only her fans would.

He frowned and reminded, "Be careful lately, people are digging into your past with Emperor Qi, and some even say you don’t deserve to act with him, damn!!! Who does she think she is?"

Gu Zhi: "..."

She replied calmly, "Relax, help my parents arrange everything, we’re leaving to record the show tomorrow."

"Got it."

Dai Qian replied, said nothing more, and hung up, but he was still a bit uneasy and couldn’t help but respond on Weibo:

Dai Qian V: The roles were won by merit, there’s no shady deal, it’s tough for small actors without background or connections to mix in the circle, please lay off/praying hands.

Since Dai Qian is Gu Zhi’s agent, this Weibo post immediately attracted a lot of attention.

Little Zhilia fans instantly felt reassured:

"I believe in sister, her talent is undeniable, it’s not easy for actresses to film, please be more tolerant!"

"Hasn’t anyone seen Gu Zhi’s performance with Ye Zizheng and in skits? Her acting is impeccable, I recommend everyone to watch!"

"Wife, focus on acting, let us handle the anti-black campaigns!"

But the haters were not buying it, finding reasons to criticise from every angle:

"So this is indirectly admitting to snatching the role from Shu Ning? That’s Shu Ning, how dare you?"

"I heard Gu Yiyi also auditioned for the female lead in Director Tang’s new film. In the last microfilm, Gu Yiyi was handpicked as the female lead by Director Tang, and now Gu Zhi dares to snatch it directly? Haha, what a big backer."

"The male lead in Director Tang’s new film is still Emperor Qi, how can Gu Zhi dare? Who says she deserves to act opposite Emperor Qi? She even hyped a CP with Qi Yunlin before, now she’s trying to cling to Emperor Qi for hype? Where does she get the audacity?"

Dai Qian saw these hater comments and was infuriated. Who wants to act with Emperor Qi anyway? Not him!

But what can he do, it’s Director Tang’s work, impossible to refuse, he was offered too much!

Just after Dai Qian’s response, a marketing account once again released a set of photos: _{f\r(e)ewe.b no\vel.com}

Daily Gossip V: At a certain Haoting apartment, it’s suspected that Gu Zhi and Emperor Qi appeared in the same community one after the other. It’s clear Gu arrived at the community after Emperor Qi, so is the "Divine Couple" CP real? Is it New Year’s for CPs?［GIF jpg］［GIF jpg］［GIF jpg］

Once this news broke, netizens were shocked:

"Damn!!? Is it true, after an afternoon of gossip, an actual romance was revealed!? And it’s Emperor Qi!?"

"Marketing accounts stop spreading bullshit, our Emperor is busy taking over the family business, no time for dating, thanks, rumor-mongers be cursed."

"Take Gu Zhi away, she’s beautiful on her own, just because they’re in the same community doesn’t mean they’re dating. I’m also in the Imperial City with Gu Zhi, does that mean it’s true between us?"

"Σ_(꒪ཀ꒪」∠) I’m about to vomit, this can’t be real, Gu Zhi and Emperor Qi? She deserves? Even her name touching mine is disgusting, ok? Stay away from my Emperor Qi."

"Ehhh, no need to be so foul-mouthed about a girl, is there? Gu Zhi is actually quite good, she has looks and talent, I’m quite looking forward to her dating Emperor Qi."

"Right, and Emperor Qi has already retired, if he’s really with Gu Zhi, could he come back out for his wife? I’m super looking forward to it."

"Enough, have you all forgotten what kind of person Gu Zhi was? She leveraged Gu Yiyi to stir up topics, hyped CP with Director Qi for marketing, and now she’s starting with Emperor Qi? Why doesn’t she just drop dead?"

"@GuZhi nauseating celebrity get out of the entertainment industry!"

Online, a group of netizens was arguing fiercely.

But Gu Zhi was completely unaware. Early in the morning, she picked up Father Qin and Mother Qin and headed straight to the airport to participate in the recording of the fifth episode of "Dear Family."

This episode’s recording location was in Europe, and the program team booked an early flight, with a flight duration of over ten hours to reach the destination.

Upon getting off the plane, they moved from scorching heat to autumn and winter temperatures, and the guests hurriedly wrapped themselves in the coats they brought.

After more than two hours of commuting by car, they finally reached the recording location.

This episode was still filmed in a villa. It seemed the crew finally grew a conscience, realizing their previous stinginess, as there were no more room-selection pranks. Everyone had their own quite spacious room.

Domestic time was two in the afternoon, and the program’s online broadcast started on time.

As soon as the live stream opened, countless viewers flocked in.

[Ahhh! Wife, I’m here! Finally can see the fresh wife again!]

[Father Qin and Mother Qin are back! Missed you so much!]

[Ugh, my four husbands are not here, kind of disappointing, but I’ll watch our father-in-law, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law this episode.]

[Tsk, Gu Zhi has time for the show, but no time to respond to her misdeeds? Snatching roles and hyping CP, courting disaster?]

[Exactly, how does she have the face to participate in the show? Really amazes me, get out of the program, would you?]

[? Hatred trolls, don’t be ridiculous, Gu Zhi just got off the plane, where’s the time or phone to respond? You think they’re like you keyboard warriors with no life of your own?]

[Eh, didn’t they say guests could invite friends for this episode? Why do I only see family and the guests? Where exactly are they this time? The IP shows Country F?]

The bullet comments brushed past quickly. Once the director team adjusted the live broadcast equipment, they scanned through the diverse bullet comments in the live stream, a trace of subtle emotion passing through their eyes.

Once everything was adjusted, Director Chen said:

"Welcome to the live stream of the recording of ’Dear Family,’ episode five. Just now, we went through over ten hours of flight, over two hours of car commute, and finally arrived in this country known for its romance and warmth—Country F.

This time, we will experience three days and two nights of recording, bringing you a genuine feel of this mysterious and romantic city."

As soon as the audience heard Director Chen’s speech, they immediately lit up the screen with comments.

[Wow, the program team is being really generous this time, arranging for them to go to Country F. No wonder I thought the architecture looked so European!]