Chapter 43: KISSx43

The hot search is still rising. Ji Ning never expected to gain such attention through this interview.

“I’m trending!” Suddenly, Song Yu sat up straight with excitement, grabbing Ji Ning’s shoulder. “Do you know when this happened?”

The sudden question caught Ji Ning off guard. “What?”

“It’s a perfect opportunity for promotion and countering negativity.” Song Yu took out her dedicated “rumor clarification” phone and started promoting products and dispelling rumors during the interview.

Fans were also enthusiastically promoting products in the square, sharing various product recommendation videos they had previously made.

[“The attractive appearance is here, and the interesting soul is always present. Ji Ning, holding the Live Photo camera, doesn’t need to max out the beauty level. Whether calm as a fairy or lively in interviews, joining in is profitable and no regrets for a year!”]

…Sometimes she felt she should learn from fans about this skillful rainbow fart.

Ji Ning originally wanted to see what the fans had created, but she was too tired and ended up falling asleep with her phone in hand.

The next morning, she woke up to several messages on WeChat, all about her unexpectedly trending hot search. Zogon even asked if she was laughing at herself. It seems the hot search from last night was quite lively.

She didn’t have time to reply, so she quickly packed her things and went downstairs. She had filming in the morning and afternoon, followed by a certain entertainment event in the evening.

As for how many new fans she gained overnight, it was Nono who told her after finishing filming.

Lastly, Nono sighed, “Your public favorability has really increased a lot. Otherwise, the comment section would have been taken over by negativity, leaving no time for fans’ laughter.”

Upon careful reflection, she realized that her public favorability started rising slowly when “Rose” received initial positive reviews.

Of course, the current situation was also closely related to various efforts to counter negativity, but the most important thing was that she now had support from her work—data provides traffic, but the work gives actors confidence.

Previously, she lacked traffic and only had some work, and when she was criticized, there were no dramas airing. Now she finally saw a bright future. It was fortunate that she now had both types of support.

The evening event didn’t last long, from 7:30 to 9:30. Ji Ning only started choosing her outfit in the car.

“These are sponsored by T Brand, two pieces. You can choose whichever you like,” Nono said.

She had collaborated with T Brand now, and they often sponsored dresses for events. The sponsored dresses were usually the designer’s latest or classic pieces, relying on her exposure to bring in more traffic.

Ji Ning opened the package and found one with a V-neck in the front and another with a V-neck in the back.

Naturally, she chose the one with the V-neck in the back. With her fair skin and smooth back, wearing such a dress with an open back added a touch of elegance.

Today, Lin Luosang was also present at the event. As a singer, she was invited to perform the opening song, so she arrived early.

Ji Ning went backstage to find her as soon as she got out of the car and coincidentally saw her putting on earrings.

Previously, Lin Luosang was styled in a pure and innocent manner by the company, a route almost ninety-five percent of female celebrities in the industry followed, but it was actually a waste of her naturally pure yet sexy face.

Since her marriage, Lin Luosang made her first public appearance with glamorous curly hair and a cool makeup look, stunning all the audience. Her post-marriage positioning was more suitable for herself, and her career visibly improved.

Today, she still had curly hair, but it was not tacky at all. With her innocent face paired with a cool temperament, she exuded the charm of old Hong Kong movie stars.

Ji Ning sat down beside her. “How long until the performance?”

“Twenty minutes,” Lin Luosang said. “Are you ready?”

“I am.”

They chatted for a few more moments, and Ji Ning heard that Lin Luosang’s husband, Pei Hanfang, had an accident.

As soon as Pei Hanfang entered the backstage rest area, his expression turned sour. He locked the door, remained silent like an air conditioner, and Ji Ning inexplicably felt oppressed as well. She overheard someone behind her whispering, “It must be a marriage of convenience. Look, Pei Hanfang won’t even look at her.”

It wasn’t until ten minutes later when the secretary brought a small box, which Pei Hanfang handed to Lin Luosang. Only then did Ji Ning realize what was happening.

Lin Luosang’s dress today had a V-neck in the front. Perhaps that’s why Pei Hanfang was upset?

When the three of them walked to the main hall and Lin Luosang’s husband pulled her away, Lin Luosang secretly mouthed to her, “See? This is what a married woman looks like.”

“Oh, come on,” Ji Ning wrinkled her nose. “You have a husband. Unlike me, no matter what I wear, no one cares.”

Before she finished speaking, a slightly displeased voice came from behind—

“What are you wearing?”

Ji Ning suddenly turned around and saw Ji Shiyanshi still in a daze, “Huh?”

Her body hadn’t fully turned around yet, but he could clearly see the fair skin exposed behind the long hair. If he had known earlier, he wouldn’t have recommended her to the T family. What kind of design was this?

The man’s Adam’s apple rolled, struggling to form coherent sentences, finally uttering a bland, “Aren’t you cold dressed like this?”

“It’s okay,” Ji Ning said, “there’s heating inside, not particularly cold.” Just as she finished answering, Zhuo Gong also came over from the side hall.

He didn’t see Ji Shiyanshi and ran straight to Ji Ning with a smile on his face, a hint of grievance, “Why didn’t you reply to my WeChat?” Ji Shiyanshi’s brow furrowed deeper.

WeChat? Why talk about WeChat instead of reciting lines? Ji Ning turned to Zhuo Gong and explained, “I was too busy today, didn’t have time.”

The man’s brow finally relaxed slightly because he remembered she always replied to his WeChat messages. This slight difference in treatment brought him a subtle sense of pleasure.

Zhuo Gong shrugged, “Alright, I reluctantly forgive you.”

…

Before the event started, the big screens on both sides began playing promotional videos. Zhuo Gong stood on Ji Ning’s left, while Ji Shiyanshi stood on her right.

Ji Ning was watching the screen on the right, with her back conveniently facing Zhuo Gong. Ji Shiyanshi glanced sideways and realized that if Zhuo Gong looked at Ji Ning at this moment, he would see something.

So he said to Ji Ning, “How about watching the screen on the left?” Ji Ning made some space and asked him, “Why?”

“The screen is bigger, better quality.” Ji Ning turned to look and vaguely thought it didn’t seem much better?

Soon, the screens on both sides began playing different content. On the right, there was the host Ji Ning liked, so she turned back to the right.

Zhuo Gong also prepared to turn to the right. Quick-witted Ji took off his coat and covered Ji Ning’s back before Zhuo Gong turned around.

“It’s cold, wear this.”

Author’s Note: Shiyanshi: My wife’s back can only be guarded by me.