Yu Zhi's already large eyes widened even further upon hearing this. "Sister Miao Miao, you don't even know about this."
Fang Miao Miao quickly tugged at Yu Zhi's sleeve, her eyes signaling, "Quiet, keep it down."
If the voice got any louder, Chen Tian Ming would be over with his megaphone.
"Ahem," Yu Zhi's face flushed. She bowed apologetically to her surroundings before whispering, "Sister Miao Miao, why don't we go to the RV?"
Fang Miao Miao nodded.
They got into the RV.
Only then did Yu Zhi spill all the gossip she knew.
After Wen Wenlan's studio explained Wen Wenlan's previous statement, Fang Yan Huan's die-hard fans became displeased. Not only did they leave hateful comments on Wen Wenlan's account in an organized manner, but they also gave one-star ratings to the dramas Wen Wenlan had previously acted in.
Coupled with Fang Yan Huan occasionally making misleading remarks during her livestreams, the internet was flooded with negative opinions about Wen Wenlan at that time.
It was only later, when someone revealed that Wen Wenlan was actually related to the Wen family and was a rich second-generation heir likely to inherit the family business, that the comments section calmed down a little.
Fang Miao Miao smiled upon hearing this, surprised that Wen Wenlan had also experienced being blacklisted online.
"After experiencing this, I realized Fang Yan Huan was quite manipulative, so I unfollowed her," Yu Zhi said, shrugging.
Fang Miao Miao cracked a sunflower seed and said, "Keep going, what did Fang Yan Huan do?"
"It was all manipulative talk, really. When Wen Wenlan was being blacklisted online, Fang Yan Huan never once came out to defend Actor Wen Wenlan. Only after it was revealed that Actor Wen Wenlan was a rich second-generation heir did Fang Yan Huan post an apology on social media, and so on. In short, she wanted to have her cake and eat it too."
Fang Miao Miao paused her seed-cracking. That didn't seem right. Wen Wenlan was from the Wen family, and he didn't seem like an idiot. How could he not see through Fang Yan Huan's tricks?
Yu Zhi shrugged, "Perhaps that's the magic of love. After that incident, the CP fans of Actor Wen Wenlan and Fang Yan Huan grew in number, later becoming a formidable force."
"What an exciting scandal," Fang Miao Miao exclaimed.
"Seeing Actor Wen Wenlan earlier today, it seems he intends to make this drama his declaration of love," Yu Zhi said, munching on sunflower seeds. "But now that he's won Best Actor, his fans have gradually shifted from opposing his relationship to urging him to get married. So when he announces it, it won't cause as big a stir as before."
"Wen Wenlan, he's thinking quite positively."
"Glad I moved on so quickly," Yu Zhi said with a look of relief, then added sadly, "Otherwise, seeing the two of them being lovey-dovey on set, I don't know how heartbroken I'd be."
Fang Miao Miao raised an eyebrow. "Tonight, I'll give you the night off. Want to go mourn your lost love?"
Yu Zhi's eyes immediately lit up. "Does that mean I can have barbecue?"
Fang Miao Miao: "..."
This feeling wasn't good at all.
"Hehe," Yu Zhi giggled foolishly.
Fang Miao Miao waved her hand. "Enjoy your meal tonight, but it's best to get it to go. It's not safe for a girl to be out alone."
"Mhm, Sister Miao Miao, don't worry."
Fang Miao Miao sent a text message to Yang Huanyang and, after confirming she had no scenes today, asked Big Chen to drive.
Back at the hotel, the first thing Fang Miao Miao did was call Wen Zhi Yan.
Strangely, Wen Zhi Yan's call didn't go through.
Fang Miao Miao mumbled and threw her phone onto the bed before heading to the bathroom.
She didn't notice at all that a trending topic, #Wen Corporation Rebranded#, had appeared on the hot search.
Hearing urgent knocking at the door, Fang Miao Miao, with a towel wrapped around her hair, went to the door. "Who is it?"
"It's me."
Fang Miao Miao froze. The voice was so familiar.
She looked through the peephole with a mix of disbelief.
Seeing the familiar face, Fang Miao Miao momentarily couldn't believe it. Her hand instinctively opened the door. "You, why are you here?"
And alone, too.
"Aren't you going to invite me in for a hug?" Wen Zhi Yan's lips curved into a handsome arc, his deep gaze fixed on Fang Miao Miao.
"You, why are you here?"
"I missed you, didn't I?" Wen Zhi Yan extended his hand. "Interested in inviting your boyfriend in for the night?"
Fang Miao Miao snapped back to reality and pushed Wen Zhi Yan into the room. "Why didn't you say anything before coming? And where's An An? Why didn't An An come with you?"
"Mother was sick, and since it's the weekend tomorrow, I sent An An home early."
Fang Miao Miao's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly. She couldn't help but ask, "Is that… alright?"
"Mother wouldn't listen, and An An was willing to stay at Yu Yuan for two days over the weekend."
Fang Miao Miao nodded. "Have you eaten? Do you need me to get you something?"
Before she could finish, Wen Zhi Yan stood up from his wheelchair, reached out, and pulled her into a tight embrace. "I'm not hungry, Miao Miao. Let me hold you for a bit, just for a little while."
Fang Miao Miao paused for a moment, then wrapped her arms around Wen Zhi Yan's strong waist. "Is… is something wrong?"
"Didn't Miao Miao check her phone?"
Fang Miao Miao shook her head. "When I got back, I called you, but you didn't answer, so I went to wash up."
"Why aren't your hair dried?"
Fang Miao Miao peeked out from Wen Zhi Yan's embrace, glaring at his chin. "You're asking? I just finished washing up and heard someone knocking!"
"Sorry, I should have waited until your hair was dry before knocking."
Fang Miao Miao patted Wen Zhi Yan's waist. "Don't change the subject. Is something wrong?"
"Nothing's wrong, I just suddenly really wanted to see you."
"Wen Zhi Yan," Fang Miao Miao's tone became more serious, and she struggled to break free from his embrace.
"Alright, be good. I can't stand for long. Aren't you scared, Miao Miao?"
Fang Miao Miao's movements eased slightly upon hearing this. "Wen Zhi Yan, do you look down on me?"
"How could I?" Wen Zhi Yan tapped Fang Miao Miao's nose helplessly. "Be good, let me dry your hair. After that, I'll tell you."
Fang Miao Miao helped Wen Zhi Yan sit down, then plugged in the hairdryer and handed it to him.
Wen Zhi Yan took the hairdryer, switched it on, and began to dry Fang Miao Miao's hair gently and carefully.
Once it was dry, Fang Miao Miao looked at Wen Zhi Yan. "Do you want to eat?"
"No need. Miao Miao, I've been demoted."
"Demoted?"
The chairman, could he be demoted?
Forgive her for being ignorant.
"Yes, my second brother is now handling all of Wen Corporation's affairs, big and small. I only have the position of chairman now."
Meaning he couldn't do anything.
"Hey, that's it?" Fang Miao Miao patted Wen Zhi Yan's shoulder. "You've contributed a lot to Wen Corporation. If you don't want to do it anymore, then don't. Rest well and take care of your legs."
"Miao Miao, I'm going to be jobless."
"Don't worry, I'll support you. I'll just take on more scripts," Fang Miao Miao sat on the bed and hugged Wen Zhi Yan. "Director Chen said my acting is good. I'll take on jobs to support you."