Song Xi blinked, she thought being called up was a deliberate arrangement by Dai Ze, to test her on-the-spot reaction.
Dai Ze's tone was serious: "There are already photos online, though the discussion hasn't reached a high level yet. I'll contact the talk show and see what's going on. From the looks of it, someone knew you were in contact with the show and deliberately targeted you."
"Think about it, if you made a fool of yourself on stage, what would people say when the talk show aired."
That she pretended to know what she didn't, making her a laughingstock. Song Xi added silently in her heart.
Dai Ze continued: "But you managed to defuse the awkwardness. Doesn't that indirectly prove you're genuinely interested in appearing on the show? This person behind it wants to put you in a tight spot. It's like forcing a duck onto a perch. Song Xi, you have to go on this variety show now, whether you want to or not."
Song Xi's eyes turned cold.
Dai Ze said: "But luckily you're quick-witted. Go on then, I think you'll be fine. I'll have President Ge suppress the trending search. Don't go online recently, and be safe. Oh right, who is this man? The one sitting next to you, blocking people for you."
He was referring to Ye Hai.
Just as Song Xi was about to speak, Dai Ze interjected: "A bodyguard?"
"No..."
"Regardless of whether he is or isn't, he can only be a bodyguard now," Dai Ze said sternly. "Explain it to him in private. In this situation, don't cause any scandals, otherwise, there'll be no resolution."
Song Xi looked troubled: "Okay... I'll talk to him."
After hanging up, Song Xi looked at the sushi on the table and suddenly lost her appetite.
Dai Ze's deduction just now was well-founded. If someone hadn't orchestrated it, it wouldn't have escalated to this point.
But who could it be?
She felt a headache coming on and fumbled for Ye Hai's contact information on her phone, only to remember she had apparently blocked him before.
"..."
Just as she was worrying, she received a verification message on WeChat. It was from Ye Hai!
After being accepted, Ye Hai immediately initiated a voice call.
"Song Xi, are you okay?"
Song Xi replied with an "Mm" and said, "Thank you."
Ye Hai sighed in relief.
The atmosphere was a bit delicate. Song Xi didn't want to trouble Ye Hai, but as Dai Ze had said, it was best to de-escalate the situation.
So, stammering and hesitating for a long time, Song Xi finally said it.
After listening, Ye Hai didn't get angry. Instead, he readily agreed and expressed his understanding.
He also said, "Song Xi, tell me if you need any help. I..."
I can do anything for you.
He didn't say the last sentence, knowing it would scare Song Xi away again.
Song Xi found Ye Hai quite magnanimous and was very grateful: "Thank you."
After the call ended, Song Xi remembered Jin Ying's instructions and casually asked, 【Do you know Jin Ying?】
Ye Hai replied instantly: 【Who?】
Okay, understood.
Song Xi sent a screenshot to Jin Ying.
Jin Ying was probably filming, and only replied in the evening.
Jin Ying: 【????】
Jin Ying: 【If he dares, let him say it again!!】
Jin Ying: 【Give me his WeChat!】
Song Xi forwarded the WeChat and said, 【I've found an assistant for you.】
Jin Ying: 【Mm, I know, she contacted me. I'll meet her when I have a break. I heard you went to see a talk show today, quite the celebrity entrance.】
Song Xi sent a face-rolling emoji.
Jin Ying: 【Are you really going to participate in that talk show program?】
Before Song Xi could reply, Jin Ying added another message.
【But you have to go now, even if you didn't before.】
Song Xi: 【?】
Jin Ying: 【Congratulations, you're trending.】
Jin Ying: 【[Image]】
Song Xi clicked on the image and her eyes went dark.
The trending search term #Song Xi "Everyone Loves Talk Show"# appeared on the list.
Song Xi felt uneasy and tremblingly clicked on it.
【Can't actors find work anymore? Why is anyone and everyone trying talk shows?】
【Really? Does anyone not know that this show was called "Roast Session" in its first season and only changed to "Everyone Loves Talk Show" after being heavily criticized? Song Xi appearing on this show is asking to be torn apart.】
【So it's that show... No wonder I couldn't find it online, it was renamed.】
【Does Song Xi's company have any brains? Why would they take this kind of program for her? Isn't she an actress? She hasn't joined a crew since filming "The Princess Is Above." If this continues, she'll become a variety show regular.】
【What's wrong with being a variety show regular? [Middle finger emoji] It makes more money than filming TV series.】
【Things aren't confirmed yet, can we stop the ridicule?】
【Exactly, Song Xi has a good EQ and IQ. I think it would be interesting for her to participate in a talk show. Looking forward to it!】
【This trending topic feels inexplicable, like it was bought by a rival to deliberately smear Song Xi.】
Among the various discussions, one comment caught Song Xi's attention.
【Based on personal experience, it's highly likely that sx is going to participate in "Everyone Loves Talk Show." Because I saw sx at a mall watching a talk show today, and because her talk show ended early, a riot broke out at the scene, and the original 3 hours were cut down to one hour!
And I don't understand, it's one thing for a celebrity to sneak in to watch a performance, but why deliberately show her face? This situation could easily lead to a stampede, thank goodness I survived. To avoid accusations of malicious slander, I'm attaching a picture and my ticket stub】