However, the most important reason for participating in this show was that Liu Jinzi wanted to ride the wave of popularity to break into the entertainment industry and fulfill her acting dream.
Liu Jinzi was brimming with excitement and, seeing Yan Jiaojiao’s hesitant expression, was about to offer her a higher appearance fee.
Unexpectedly, Yan Jiaojiao closed the contract, snatched the pen from Liu Jinzi’s hand, signed her name in one swift motion, handed it back, and left.
“Remember to notify me of the time.”
Liu Jinzi stood frozen in place, staring blankly at the three flamboyant characters on the contract. Had Yan Jiaojiao really agreed just like that?
Xie Kejia followed behind her. “No way, you actually agreed? Liu Jinzi definitely has ulterior motives. Besides, don’t you hate kids the most?”
Yan Jiaojiao sighed deeply, shaking her head with melancholy. “But Xie Chuanyan is even worse.”
Compared to the big devil, Yan Jiaojiao would rather be tormented by little devils. Perhaps her fragile heart would be healed by them.
Yan Jiaojiao cheered herself on, gazing at the azure sky and feeling hopeful about the future. “You can do it, Yan Jiaojiao. The world is so beautiful, and you can definitely defeat your enemies. I will reclaim everything that belongs to me!”
Her voice was firm and powerful, yet exceptionally cringey, attracting the attention of passersby.
Xie Kejia, noticing the curious glances from the surrounding crowd, twitched her lips and distanced herself from Yan Jiaojiao, who was acting strangely. What kind of madness was this? Making a scene in public like that!
It’s so embarrassing!
The show was to be filmed in S City. Upon receiving the information, Yan Jiaojiao was overjoyed. Being in another city meant Xie Chuanyan couldn’t control her no matter how wild she got. Yan Jiaojiao hummed songs all the way to her destination on the private jet.
When the driver left, she enthusiastically waved goodbye. “Take care, drive safely.”
Yan Jiaojiao’s good mood was impossible to hide, but the driver tasked with dropping her off was in a tough spot. A cold voice came through his earpiece: “She said seven words to you.”
The driver broke out in a cold sweat. The man’s tone carried a dangerous edge, and his overwhelming possessiveness toward the girl felt suffocating and terrifying.
To provide a more direct experience and gather real-time feedback from viewers, the show was broadcast live.
As soon as Yan Jiaojiao stepped out of the car, she was filmed by a camera, with a female cameraperson by her side. Upon seeing Yan Jiaojiao, the cameraperson couldn’t help but gasp in admiration.
The girl’s makeup-free face, with tiny fine hairs visible under the soft light, featured delicate features like a Barbie doll, stunning from every angle.
Yan Jiaojiao’s lips felt a bit dry, so she took out a lip balm from her bag and applied it. Noticing the cameraperson was still filming, she asked curiously, “Is this being streamed live now?”
“Yes.”
The girl’s dazed expression delighted the viewers in the live stream.
Most of them were hired by Liu Jinzi as anti-fans to criticize Yan Jiaojiao, but upon seeing the girl’s beautiful, clear, and smiling eyes, they silently deleted the words they had typed.
Yan Jiaojiao had thought the cameraperson was just gathering footage and hadn’t realized the live stream had already started.
She flashed a confident smile and greeted the camera warmly. “Hello everyone, I’m Yan Jiaojiao—Yan as in ‘silent,’ and Jiaojiao as in ‘delicate.’”
The previously quiet live stream, devoid of comments, was instantly flooded with viewers, all drawn in by the girl’s smile. Some even shared the stream in their social circles. “Wow, Mom, I’ve seen a fairy!”
“Such a beautiful girl! Sister’s face is my life!”
“I need all the information about this woman in three minutes!”
“Sister’s smile is killing me.”
“Fairy sister, I’m yours! Give me a kiss.””What a bright and dazzling smile, is this big sister a celestial being?”
“This face hits all my cute points, come quickly into my arms.”
“…”
The live stream chat was buzzing with excitement, but in the Xie Corporation office, Assistant Hao felt as if the air had frozen solid while he was giving his report.
Strange, the air conditioning wasn’t even turned up high.
He looked up and saw Xie Chuanyan’s face as dark as the bottom of a pot, his fists clenched so tightly it seemed the phone in his palm might shatter at any moment.
Xie Chuanyan felt as if his home had been robbed when he saw the flood of comments. His carefully hidden darling had still been seen, even though he had already pressured the show’s producers to suppress its popularity. “Push the show’s popularity down further, the fewer…”
He suddenly remembered the pleading look in her eyes and finally let out a heavy sigh. “Forget it.”
If she found out, she’d be furious. Anyway, no one could take his darling away from him. He would support whatever she wanted to do—except leave him.
Assistant Hao waited, puzzled, for Xie Chuanyan’s next instruction, only to hear him say, “Forget it.”
Just the fact that Xie Chuanyan had allowed Yan Jiaojiao to participate in the show was already baffling enough. After all, his possessiveness toward her was extreme; if someone so much as glanced at her, he’d wish he could gouge out their eyes.
Watching the live stream viewer count climb higher and higher, Assistant Hao had thought Xie Chuanyan would continue to pressure them to lower the popularity.
Unexpectedly, Xie Chuanyan had compromised. The usually domineering and obsessive man was still swayed by Yan Jiaojiao.
Yan Jiaojiao glanced at the comments and smiled demurely, covering her mouth. “Oh my, you’re making me shy. Even though I’m stunningly beautiful, I’m still quite humble. It’s really embarrassing.”
Xie Kejia was guarding the live stream, ready to defend Yan Jiaojiao against any negative comments.
Hearing this, she nearly choked on her food. Girl, your ability to act coy has leveled up again!
Liu Jinzi, who had left later, was still in the car. She hadn’t expected Yan Jiaojiao to be the first to arrive and was about to join the live stream to watch the drama, but she almost choked with rage.
“Sister is so beautiful and adorable.”
“That tsundere tone is just like me! Jiaojiao, sister’s got your back.”
“Oh my, my internet daughter’s voice is so sweet.”
“Just wanna squeeze her.”
“Are you trying to kill us with that beauty?”
“Definitely a plastic surgery face, full of artificial vibes.”
“Don’t be so sour, jealousy makes you ugly!”
“Agreed 11111!”
The screen was filled with praise, not what she had expected. She scrolled through dozens of comments before finding one or two criticizing Yan Jiaojiao. She tagged everyone in the group chat: “What are you all doing? I told you to insult her! Do you still want the money or not? Flood the chat with insults, make them harsh!”
But the next second, a small line of text appeared at the bottom: “You have been removed from the group chat by the group owner.”
The money Liu Jinzi had previously paid them was also refunded in full.
“Useless trash!”
Furious, she threw her phone. The cameraman jumped back in fright. Liu Jinzi quickly composed herself and warned, “Delete that last part.”
Yan Jiaojiao was the first to arrive at “Hope Home.” The other guests trickled in one by one. The show had invited five guests—three women and two men—who would form a childcare team, each responsible for looking after one child.
Liu Jinzi was the second to arrive. Seeing Yan Jiaojiao, her expression turned slightly awkward. After a brief greeting, they fell into an uncomfortable silence, which was broken by the arrival of the next male guest.He had a boyish, sunny appearance, like a cheerful and outgoing young man, and when he smiled, he revealed a row of large teeth, giving off a somewhat goofy vibe.
“Hello everyone, I’m Xu Mo from the AT boy band, and I’m 24 this year, my zodiac year.”
Yan Jiaojiao simply greeted him and then sat on the sofa waiting for the next person. In contrast, Liu Jinzi was especially enthusiastic. “Xu Mo, would you like some fruit? I can wash some for you?”
Xu Mo was about to say no, but Liu Jinzi had already stood up with an apple in hand, so he swallowed his words. “Thank you, that’s very kind of you.”
“You’re welcome.”