Chapter 606 - 597: Landlady: Shouldn’t It Be Two Bowls?
Chapter 606: Chapter 597: Landlady: Shouldn’t It Be Two Bowls?
This whole situation is ridiculous. Who’s ever heard of a girlfriend buying hot search keywords about her boyfriend’s rumors with another woman?
Is this a practical approach developed by carbon-based life forms?
But, as unreliable as this method seems, it’s working pretty well. At least, the impact here with the landlady and little girl has been quickly reduced.
If he had to make a special video or start a live stream to clarify things, it would just come off like he’s ’panicking’.
Even if that would work, the effect wouldn’t be as pronounced, and the hype wouldn’t die down quickly in the short term.
But Shen Yi’s current method, though somewhat simple and crude, is indeed effective.
Is there anything more attention-grabbing than another fresh piece of juicy gossip?
What’s more, this big scoop not only distracts attention but also clears up the previous rumors—a classic two birds, one stone scenario. You have to admit, Shen Yi’s move is pretty slick.
As to why it’s Tang Nan, well, who else but her has the traffic to draw people in?
If it wasn’t for Tang Nan’s heat, how could the public’s attention be so easily diverted with a random person?
Now Su Qing’s comment sections and Tang Nan’s video account, Weibo, and all others are overwhelmed with netizens’ questions. Especially on Tang Nan’s end, lots of online folks have swung by to watch the ruckus.
After all, there’s still a bit of a gap between internet celebrities and actual stars. But fortunately, Su Qing has the backing of being half a big name in the entertainment industry, so they sort of balance out.
Some people are asking if the romance is real, some are advising Tang Nan to stay calm, and some have started shipping the couple, just hoping for some chaos.
"Nan-ge, are the photos real? Let us know! If it’s true, we’d bless you too!"
"Nan-ge, stay calm! It’s not worth trusting shady men. Isn’t it better living on your own?"
"I think so too. Isn’t Su Qing just another guy with some money? It’s not like our Nan-ge is broke. Why be with him? He’s not good enough for you!"
"Nonsense, Da Qing is quite handsome, okay? Good-looking, rich, a Stock God, and he can invest in movies. Which of those female stars in the entertainment industry wouldn’t be good enough for him? If you don’t want him, I’ll introduce him to Reba!"
"Anyways, I think Da Qing and Nannan are a perfect match. Ahh, the Qing-Nan couple is driving me crazy."
"Right, nowadays Da Qing can invest in a few films and have Nan-ge play the lead. Wouldn’t that be impressive?"
For every supporter, there are dissenters, and of course, those just enjoying the drama, with all three factions ripping into each other across Tang Nan’s various social media.
Some provocateurs even threaten to introduce Su Qing to other female celebrities, trying to rope others into the mess. Overall, the buzz is tremendous.
Meanwhile, at 5 p.m. that day, after having some takeout, Su Qing was sitting on the sofa video-chatting using Shen Yi’s tablet.
On the screen were three women, arranged in a triangle formation.
"My so-called rumored boyfriend, look at your girlfriend—what is she doing? To help Nanqing, she sold me out. So, how are you going to compensate me?" Tang Nan said, resting her chin on her hand, clearly annoyed.
Tang Nan’s resistance didn’t work, and now she was labeled as Su Qing’s rumored girlfriend online, with stories suggesting they’ve been dating for several months.
A pure, innocent girl like her, suddenly caught up in such unjust treatment—who could bear that?
Hearing this, Su Qing awkwardly scratched his foot, while Shen Yi interjected: "Because you fit the role best. Besides, my boyfriend, I can say whatever I like, why are you complaining? You know how much you’re gaining from this."
"Hey, Miss Shen, explain clearly, how am I benefiting? Saying he’s my boyfriend, yet when I hold your arm, you don’t like it. How dare you! Do you expect me to join you two when you get cozy, so this suffering isn’t for nothing?" Tang Nan retorted.
In response, Shen Yi rolled her eyes: "Please. Without a company now, you’re more free. No firm controlling your gossip stories—so independent, but less popular by the day. I’m helping you revive some buzz. Taking advantage of my man, you ought to be secretly pleased!"
Watching the two argue without giving in, Wen Nanqing, who’d been silent, spoke up: "Alright, alright, spare some dignity for me, the wife in hiding. You’re both flings in gossip pieces, whereas I’m the full-fledged girlfriend. Marriage and kids trumps it all, right? I forgive you both!"
Tang Nan: ???
Shen Yi: ???
Su Qing: ...
The landlady threw a curveball, leaving the trio flabbergasted.
What the heck, the hidden wife narrative with a child, rumored girlfriend, legitimate girlfriend—it felt like their CPUs were all burning out.
"What’s with the looks? Su, tell me—isn’t my statement the truth?" The landlady crossed her arms, looking at him.
"It is. So much so. Then how should I address you all? Secret wife, rumor wife, formal wife?" Su Qing spread his hands, both laughing and crying.
"Get lost!"
"Dream on!"
"You dare!"
Men really are all alike. Only children make choices; adults naturally want it all. This may be a common male flaw, but not many dare to admit it openly like him. Credit where it’s due—people would give him a thumbs-up and call him a role model.
Though everyone knew he was kidding, that didn’t prevent the three of them from scolding him.
Landlady: "I never thought, Su, with those thick eyebrows and big eyes, you’re such a lech. Fancy wanting all of us!"
Funny woman: "I have no objections. How about you come to the capital, little brother? I’ll take care of you. Whatever your girlfriend has, I have too. What she doesn’t know, I do. What she can give, I can give too!"
Shen Yi, out of nowhere, pulled a pair of scissors as a threat: "I’m giving you a chance to explain. Don’t disappoint me."
Su Qing: ...
"Stay calm, stay calm, Sister Wen, Nan-ge, don’t stir things up. Or, within days, you’ll have to gather my remains. Xiao Yi... no, sister, I’d still prefer to freeload off you, heh heh!"
Shen Yi nodded in satisfaction, acknowledging his survival instincts.
Without even thinking, Wen Nanqing blurted out: "Shouldn’t it be two servings? Given Xiao Yi’s endowed with two, incredibly soft, real top-tier stuff—I’ve tried it myself!"
Tang Nan: "Holy crap, I got that instantly, I’m dirty now, sob sob sob!"
Shen Yi: (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻
Su Qing: ...
Indeed, it’s quite soft—he ought to know best.
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