There wasn't much fresh gossip in the entertainment industry recently. Song Xi recalled what Jin Ying had said the previous day and found the Weibo post announcing the spokesperson. To her surprise, the official account had pinned it.
Clicking on it, she saw the comments had changed at some point.
"A new year, innovate and seek breakthroughs with Song Xi!"
"Looking forward to Song Xi!"
"Lianli Computers' quality is quite good; I bought one in college and it's still working! Support, support!"
Song Xi scrolled through, and the negative comments were no longer visible. Seeing these top comments, she found it hard to believe she still had fans. Had Dai Ze secretly hired internet trolls for her again? But upon closer inspection, they were genuine fans!
"The little rabbit who likes watching sunsets" had posted a new Weibo half an hour ago.
"I've been waiting since ten o'clock. I didn't expect so many people. Hehe, seeing so many people support her makes me so happy! I hope she gets better and better! Song Xi, keep it up!"
The accompanying photo was of a shopping mall, the exact venue for this product launch event.
Song Xi's eyes suddenly welled up with tears. She quickly exited the person's homepage and took a moment to calm her emotions.
Honestly, she hadn't expected to have real fans.
"Sister Song Xi, what's wrong?" Jin Ying asked worriedly when she heard her sniffle.
"Nothing," Song Xi suddenly said, "Xiao Mo, do you think fans will come to this product launch?"
"Of course, they will!"
Xiao Mo said confidently, "Sister Song Xi, many people like you. You have to believe in yourself!"
Song Xi smiled and looked out the window.
Yes, with so many people liking her, why should she fixate on one person's approval?
There was no need.
At 2:30 PM, Song Xi sat backstage, touching up her makeup.
Her palms were sweating. This was her first product launch, and it was in a shopping mall. There would surely be many passersby around. She was worried she might step on her dress on stage or trip and make a fool of herself, which would be truly mortifying.
"Hello, Song Xi. I am the deputy manager in charge of promoting new products. My surname is Liu."
Song Xi looked at the bespectacled man before her and extended her hand generously. "Hello, Manager Liu. I'll be counting on you later."
Manager Liu glanced at her. She was more than ten times prettier in person than online, but her reputation seemed poor, and her fame wasn't significant. She was nowhere near the previous spokesperson.
He was curious how Mr. Tan had taken a liking to her, and more so, that Mr. Tan had specifically instructed him to look after her and not make things difficult for her before he came.
Manager Liu was utterly baffled. He knew Mr. Tan's character well; he never engaged in inappropriate relationships. Therefore, unless this person truly had something special about her, it was impossible for him to admire and like her so much.
However, after observing for a few minutes, Manager Liu found no other shining points on Song Xi. Instead, he felt she was more like a mere decoration.
With a little time left, Manager Liu said, "Have you read the materials I sent you a few days ago? I'll be asking questions later."
Song Xi nodded.
Manager Liu expressed doubt, "Don't worry, I won't ask any difficult questions, especially since it's being broadcast live."
The implication in his words seemed to carry a hint of disdain.
But Song Xi's smile remained undiminished. "Alright, thank you for your trouble."
Manager Liu pushed up his glasses. Was she genuinely unable to understand or pretending not to?
At 3:00 PM, the product launch began on time, with the live broadcast running concurrently.
Within seconds, a large number of fans flooded the channel, with bullet comments and gifts flying by in a dazzling display.
"Ahhhh, they're here!"
"Arrived just in time. Am I late? Where's Song Xi? I don't see her. Did I miss it,呜呜呜?"
"No, the host is speaking now. Song Xi hasn't appeared yet!"
"Great, looking forward to it!"
"Dreaming of her makeup and styling going viral today! I really want to see a beautiful female celebrity!"
"I think we shouldn't dream too much. When has this sister's face ever been a problem? Have you all forgotten the 'Sea Siren' last time? *Siha siha siha*, it was so beautiful I almost died!!"
"I was drawn in vertically by that photo last time!!"
"...Ah, are people's ways of chasing idols so lacking in principles now? Last time, wasn't it because she was trying to save her that the staff got injured?"
"Exactly. Didn't the staff from her studio, company, and even the production crew issue statements and explain the actual situation? Are you pretending not to see it?"
"That's right. The staff even said that if Song Xi hadn't deliberately fainted, and the staff ran to save her, he would have been hit by the drone. That could have been fatal!"
"...So why did she deliberately faint? Couldn't she have just reminded them directly?"
"..."
"..."
"Big sister! It was during a heavy rain! Do you think your voice could have been heard?!"
"I could."
"...Damn it, where did this contrarian come from? I'm dying of frustration."
"Stop arguing, stop arguing, Song Xi is coming out!!"
"What!"
"...Let's give a round of applause for Song Xi—!"