The trending topic event finally came to an end with the court verdict. Looking back, people re-examined Jiang Zhiwu’s various performances on the show and realized there were many clues they had missed before.
The first thing that sparked discussion was the living environment Jiang Zhiwu showed during the first episode.
Previously, some people speculated that the luxurious villa she lived in was borrowed from a wealthy sponsor, but once the siblings’ true identities were revealed, netizens suddenly realized—
There was no sponsor at all; this was simply property purchased by her parents before they passed away!
Later, an insider revealed that the Star Rush Club was actually a gift given to Jiang Zhiwu by her parents. Thinking back to how Shen Yu had been bragging on the show about being a senior member, netizens couldn’t help but cringe on his behalf.
[Help! Shen Yu was showing off about Star Rush right in front of the actual owner?! This plot is too surreal.]
[No wonder Jiang Zhiwu had that fleeting smile when she heard him say that. Looking back now, she was probably just holding back her laughter politely.]
[Speaking of which, I have a wild guess. Remember when Shen Yu failed to show off and arrived late? But Sister Jiang and the top star arrived at the destination in just over ten minutes. Do you think they really flew there?]
[!!! That woke me up! I almost forgot! With their wealth, it’s totally possible they just called a helicopter to get there.]
[Real rich people: Low-key and simply take a helicopter to work. Fake rich people: Become a VIP member of a luxury car club and want to shout it out to the whole world.]
[I can’t help it, I have to go back and rewatch the episodes. The plot is just too good hahahaha]
After a series of unbelievable and ironic revelations, the popularity of the show *Open the Door, It’s You* didn’t cool down; instead, it skyrocketed even higher.
Seeing this, the production team decided to strike while the iron was hot and filmed a concluding special for the first episode, inviting the guests back to the original filming location for a proper farewell.
As soon as Jiang Zhiwu and Jiang Yanzhou walked through the door, a figure rushed towards them excitedly.
Li Lele opened her arms and gave Jiang Zhiwu a tight hug, so forceful that she almost knocked her off balance. “Sister Jiang! I finally see you!”
Her voice was loud and urgent, her eyes red, clearly speaking from the bottom of her heart. “I was so worried when I read those reports online! You were so young when it happened, just the two of you left alone, and then you had to be bullied by bad people. Have you been suffering so much these days… Wuwuwu…”
Jiang Zhiwu was hugged so tightly she could barely breathe. She was about to say “I’m fine,” but was immediately interrupted.
“The Shen family are complete scumbags! Breaking off the engagement is one thing, but keeping the betrothal gifts and refusing to return them!” Li Lele couldn’t stop venting her anger. “Forced to sign the papers, and then having your own uncles and relatives try to steal the family fortune…”
The more she talked, the more emotional she became, vividly recounting the story as if she had personally experienced the tragic drama of the siblings losing their parents young, being bullied by their ex-fiancé’s family, and having their property stolen by relatives. She was soon crying uncontrollably.
Jiang Zhiwu tried several times to interject and explain that they had actually already regained control of the group, but Li Lele was speaking at lightning speed, leaving no room for others to speak. In the end, she just smiled helplessly and patted her back gently.
As the older twin brother, Li Bo was clearly just as emotional.
However, since Jiang Zhiwu was a lady, it wouldn’t be appropriate for him to hug her.
On an impulse, Li Bo turned and hugged Jiang Yanzhou instead.
“Brother, you’ve worked hard.”
Jiang Yanzhou never expected to receive such an enthusiastic hug during the wrap-up recording. He froze completely on the spot, not knowing whether to push him away or stay still, looking like a robot that had been paused.
This awkward yet hilarious scene was captured perfectly by the cameras, and netizens were quick to joke:
[Jiang Yanzhou: Pupils dilating in shock.jpg!]
[The top star was squeezed until he lost control of his expression hahaha]
Amidst all the chaos and excitement, only Huang Zhihe looked out of place.
She sat on the edge of the sofa, twisting the hem of her dress into deep creases, her eyes frequently darting towards the calm and composed Jiang Zhiwu. Every movement she made seemed stiff and forced.
Jiang Ting, sitting diagonally opposite her, saw this clearly. Ever since the news broke that Jiang Zhiwu was actually a wealthy heiress, Huang Zhihe had been acting strangely like this.
When the greetings were over, the host smiled and moved on to the next part. “The first season is coming to an end. What are your plans for the next while? Are you going to take a good rest or jump straight into new work?”
Li Lele immediately raised her hand and said cheerfully, “My brother and I are planning to go traveling! Finally having a break, of course we need to relax.”
Li Bo nodded beside her. “Yes, we’re usually so busy with work we barely have time to go out. This time we plan to really enjoy ourselves.”
Wen Jing smiled gently. “I plan to go home and spend time with my children.”
Jiang Yanzhou crossed his arms and replied concisely: “Practice singing.”
The staff then looked towards Huang Zhihe and asked, “What about you, Zhihe? Do you have any plans?”
As the microphone was passed to the usually quiet Huang Zhihe, all eyes naturally turned to her.
Huang Zhihe seemed to snap back to reality, sitting up slightly straighter and quickly putting on a professional, sweet smile.
“As for me,” she said softly, “I plan to focus on improving myself during this time, practice my acting skills properly, and prepare for upcoming projects.”
“Wow! Sister Zhihe is so hardworking!” Li Lele spoke up immediately. “I heard you got the lead role in *Mist over the Mountain City*? That’s the movie Director Zhang Ping has been preparing for years! That’s amazing!”
Huang Zhihe nodded slightly, wearing a humble expression. “I’m just preparing for the audition. It’s not certain if I’ll be chosen yet.”
Although her words were modest, there was a hint of undeniable pride in her eyes, and she glanced meaningfully in Jiang Zhiwu’s direction.
After all, among the young actresses preparing for the audition, she was considered the strongest candidate. Her manager had even used connections recently to sound out the production team and received clear insider information from a familiar production director—
The team privately admired her appearance and past performances, and were leaning towards her.
Her fans were already celebrating prematurely, convinced the role was hers.
Online, the topic of Huang Zhihe playing the lead quickly gained traction. One comment read: “The audition hasn’t even started yet, but her Weibo is full of posts about acting classes. Is she afraid people won’t know she’s fighting for a big role? It feels like she’s trying to compete with someone.”
This comment received many likes, and many agreed.
However, Huang Zhihe’s fans quickly came out to defend her:
[Our Zhihe is just talented and hardworking! What’s wrong with improving herself?]
[Sour grapes! The role was always meant to be hers, you’re just jealous.]
[Wait for the official announcement to slap you in the face! Don’t pretend you can’t see it then!]
…
Jiang Zhiwu naturally sensed the subtle hostility in Huang Zhihe’s words. It wasn’t exactly offensive, but it struck her as absurdly funny.
After all, in the original novel, Huang Zhihe always seemed to enjoy comparing herself to others secretly, and Jiang Yanzhou and his partner were often the ones she measured herself against.
But in Jiang Zhiwu’s eyes, this level of “competition” was really just child’s play.
The entertainment company under the Jiang Group held countless high-quality resources. Rather than worrying about who got a single leading role, it was far more important to decide which scripts to invest in next quarter to make more profit.
Jiang Yanzhou cared even less. After all, he knew that to his sister, the casting of a movie lead was just a minor detail that could be adjusted anytime during an investment meeting.
Seeing the siblings remain so calm, Huang Zhihe assumed they were just pretending to be unfazed.
Wanting to further demonstrate her connections and potential in the industry, Huang Zhihe suddenly stood up, smiling amiably at everyone. “We’ve been filming together for so long but haven’t added each other yet. How about we exchange contacts today? Maybe we’ll get to work together in the future.”
She walked first to Li Bo and Li Lele, smoothly scanning their QR codes to add them as friends.
Then she walked straight towards Wen Jing, who was sitting at the other end of the sofa, her posture even more respectful than before. “Mr. Wen Jing, would it be okay to add you? I might need to ask for your advice if we work together in the future.”
There were already rumors in the industry that Wen Jing was one of the key producers for *Mist over the Mountain City*. Her mention of “future cooperation” carried deep meaning, as if joining the cast was only a matter of time.
She held out her phone, waiting expectantly, already rehearsing the polite conversation in her head.
However, Wen Jing simply looked up at her. His gaze was gentle but carried an unquestionable distance as he shook his head slightly. “Sorry, Zhihe. I prefer not to share my personal contact information casually.”
His voice was soft, but it felt like a bucket of cold water poured directly over Huang Zhihe.
The smile on her face froze instantly. She forgot to lower her hand, and a flash of shock and embarrassment crossed her eyes. “M-Mr. Wen… I just thought about work in the future…”
“The production team has official work groups,” Wen Jing interrupted calmly. “If we really do cooperate later, the director or producers will arrange contact properly. My private WeChat is only for family and old friends, so I can’t share it publicly. I hope you understand.”
Wen Jing’s strictly professional attitude clearly implied: The audition results are not out yet, and there is no guarantee of “cooperation”. Talking about private contacts is premature.
Huang Zhihe’s face turned bright red instantly.