What was happening?
She didn’t know.
Had she missed something?
…
Gu Zhaoping got into the car, and the assistant greeted her excitedly.
“Good morning, young lady!”
These past few days, Gu Zhaoping had been very stable in her mood, and even the instructions she gave were clear and straightforward, not making her do anything strange.
She had even started to get serious about going to work.
It was like a complete transformation, and the assistant felt like the future was full of possibilities!
Moreover, there was one very important matter her question to the finance department had really existed.
After the meeting that day, the assistant who had contacted the finance department received looks from others that were full of admiration, even some avoidance.
These looks made her feel incredibly satisfied.
This was the feeling of authority!
She was sure that defending the young lady’s position was absolutely the right choice!
The young lady was hiding her strength!
A person with a dual degree in business and law, how could she not be competent?
Look, she had finally exposed her abilities!
Assistant Xiao Zhao was very attentive to Gu Zhaoping.
She believed that in the upcoming variety show, the young lady would definitely perform even better, turning the previous negative impression around.
This would elevate her as well.
But soon, Xiao Zhao noticed the muscle patch on Gu Zhaoping’s leg.
She was a little shocked: “Young lady, are you injured? Do you need to change into a different outfit?”
The outfit she was wearing couldn’t cover the injury, and it would be very obvious on camera.
Gu Zhaoping just closed her eyes to rest: “No need.”
The young lady’s aura was too strong.
Xiao Zhao quickly closed her mouth, not daring to ask any more questions.
The first day of recording was outdoors, at a manor specially chosen by the production team.
This was the first filming of the highly anticipated show, and many fans who had heard the news were waiting nearby, though they didn’t approach.
But that didn’t matter.
People with experience and professional equipment were crouching on the hillside of the manor.
The telephoto lens, as powerful as an 8x magnifier, managed to zoom in, and several blurry figures could be seen.
“I can’t believe it, who is that over there? That nanny van, could it be the famous Chu Yanze?”
“Chu Yanze is here? This is going to be interesting.
Didn’t he always like Ruan Nian? He’s got such a bad temper and is protective, who knows if he’ll start an argument with Gu Zhaoping?”
The crowd watching gleefully, the guest list had been kept secret, and no one knew that Chu Yanze was coming.
He was the hottest musician right now, with a rock background, never getting along with anyone, always disagreeing with others, but the only person he treated kindly was Ruan Nian.
It was rumored that the two had a good relationship, and there were always rumors of Chu Yanze failing to pursue Ruan Nian.
“Although Chu Yanze is handsome, Mr. Gu is more charismatic. Our Nian Nian is more suited to the wealthy families.”
After the crowd reached a consensus, they began to look forward to the chaotic scenes of the show.
Ruan Nian’s two most popular CPs were there.
What kind of clash would they create over Ruan Nian?
Wealthy families and the entertainment industry were always the hottest topics.
“Wait, who’s that car?”
“Who else could be arriving so early, besides Chu Yanze?”
The crowd with their long lenses were a little curious.
The car was low-key in appearance but flashy at the same time.
It was subtle in style and color, but for those who understood, it was striking.
Compared to wealthy families, fans usually paid more attention to the entertainment industry, and there were plenty of wealthy people in the entertainment world.
However, they had never seen this kind of car before.
The car quietly drove into the manor, and no one knew who it belonged to.
Seeing this elegant and smooth design, someone couldn’t help but think: “Could it be Mr. Gu?”
“This looks like a car that a CEO would drive luxurious but low-key, extravagant but tasteful.
It’s a car that only a family with generations of wealth can afford.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t have such a refined taste.”
“Speaking of which, if Mr. Gu has his eye on Ruan Nian, it shows that Ruan Nian is a really good girl.
If she had any scandals, the Gu family would have never let her through the door!”
“That’s right, the Gu family’s approval is like Ruan Nian’s anti-blackmail shield! A wealthy family’s choice for a wife must undergo rigorous scrutiny.
If her background or behavior had even the slightest flaw, they would never allow her to be with Gu Zhaoye.”
No matter what they talked about, it always turned into compliments for Ruan Nian.
This was Ruan Nian’s popularity among the public.
At this moment, everyone unanimously ignored the presence of another person in the Gu family.
Gu Zhaoping.
Two cars, one behind the other, almost stopped at the same time at the manor.
The production team had already set up the equipment and the scene and was quickly welcoming the guests.
“Teacher Chu, hello! You’re here so early!” The assistant director, Zheng Anling, greeted him enthusiastically.
Chu Yanze nodded and took off his sunglasses, looking a little tired.
He had stayed up late writing a new demo the previous night.
By the time he finished, it was already very late, and he hadn’t slept at all.
“It’s not early,” Chu Yanze said indifferently.
Just as he was about to open the car door to get out, he paused, noticing that there was another car parked nearby.
He hesitated, worried that the person in the other car might be an unfamiliar guest.
He decided to wait.
His reputation in the entertainment industry wasn’t great, and the chance of meeting people who disliked him was much higher than meeting people who liked him.
Chu Yanze withdrew his gaze, just about to press the car window button, when at that moment, a young woman stepped out of the passenger side of the other car and opened the backseat door.
A woman got out of the car, and Chu Yanze froze for a moment.
She looked about seventeen or eighteen years old, not wearing any complicated makeup or dazzling jewelry, and if one looked closely, she wasn’t even wearing any makeup.
She simply had a calm expression, her gaze quietly sweeping across the whole scene.
With just this one glance, Chu Yanze felt an immense pressure.
His gaze flickered for a moment, his body shuddered, and his eyes quickly moved forward.
This should be one of the wealthy guests, someone from a world completely different from his.
Just by looking at her appearance, he could predict that this lady probably wouldn’t appreciate his rebellious character.
Chu Yanze collected his thoughts and waited until Gu Zhaoping had moved away from the parking spot before opening the door and getting out of the car.
This lady was wearing a knitted dress, draped in a white coat.
Chu Yanze kept his distance, walking behind her, his gaze carefully placed on the ground, but in his peripheral vision, he accidentally noticed the muscle patch on her calf.
Chu Yanze paused for a moment.
Was she injured?
Gu Zhaoping sat down in the seat prepared for guests by the production team, casually crossing her arms, slightly raising her head to look at them, waiting for them to push the next steps.
The production crew had been glancing at her ever since she got out of the car, unfamiliar with her presence, until she sat down and they finally realized.
“Wow, this is Gu Zhaoping, the young lady of the Gu family!”
She was the one who had recently fought with Ruan Nian!
How could she be like this?!
After Gu Zhaoping silently sat down, her gaze swept across the room, and it became somewhat meaningful, as if she were looking for an opportunity to attack.
The staff felt a chill run down their spine.
The young lady had arrived!
As Zheng Anling, who was in charge of arranging the reception for others, saw Gu Zhaoping, she was thrilled and quickly called out, “Miss Gu!”
Zheng Anling hurriedly turned to briefly communicate with Chu Yanze and then ran over to Gu Zhaoping.
It was then that Chu Yanze began to recall which “Gu” this was.
He was a lone wolf by nature, introverted, and uninterested in the entertainment industry or so-called wealthy families.
It wasn’t until he saw Zheng Anling running over, looking like a cat wagging its tail, crouching next to Gu Zhaoping.
The lady crossed one leg over the other, her hand resting on the armrest of the chair, her fingers lightly tapping twice.
As Zheng Anling said something, she seemed to gently lift her hand and patted Zheng Anling’s head in a soothing manner.
He couldn’t hear what she was saying, but Chu Yanze paid attention to her movements.
It was then that he suddenly realized: This is Gu Zhaoping from the Gu family…?
He seemed to remember her because she had been mentioned in the news alongside Ruan Nian.
It seemed like she noticed his gaze, as she gently glanced in his direction. Chu Yanze quickly turned his face away.
It was unexpected that Gu Zhaoping was the first one to arrive.
The two of them just sat there calmly waiting for the other guests to arrive.
After a while, another person arrived, a young woman getting out of a car, looking a bit anxious.
She quickly apologized to the others as soon as she got out:
“Sorry, I got stuck in traffic.
I drove myself.
I hope I didn’t delay the start of your work?”
With her arrival, everyone in the production team averted their eyes, as though seeing her was an awkward thing.
Gu Zhaoping glanced at her and realized she looked somewhat familiar.
She tilted her head slightly and asked Zheng Anling next to her, “Who is she?”
Zheng Anling was a bit surprised.
Didn’t she know her? The young lady’s interest in her brother’s romantic life shouldn’t be so weak.
“That’s Liang Zhiwei, also known as Little Ruan Nian.”
Zheng Anling said this tactfully, and Gu Zhaoping suddenly remembered.
During Gu Zhaoye’s pursuit of Ruan Nian, he had found a female celebrity to act as a stand-in.
It was said that this stand-in looked somewhat similar to Ruan Nian, though not exactly.
After Ruan Nian was willing to turn back, the stand-in seemingly disappeared from Gu Zhaoye’s life, and now she was here to participate in the show.
Gu Zhaoping wasn’t interested in Gu Zhaoye’s romantic history, nor did she pay much attention to Liang Zhiwei.
What she didn’t know was that Liang Zhiwei’s unease about coming here was mostly due to her.
Liang Zhiwei’s mood was complicated.
She didn’t want to come to this variety show at all, but since she had signed a contract with the company, they required her to participate to increase the show’s popularity.
She simply couldn’t refuse.
She had already dealt with Gu Zhaoye and Ruan Nian, although encountering them here was still a big challenge, but what she feared most was Gu Zhaoping.
In the past, when she had been by Gu Zhaoye’s side, she often heard him talk about his sister, knowing how hard it was to get along with her.
Especially when it came to her brother’s love life, she had a strong desire to control and would never allow him to date someone she didn’t approve of.