After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety Shows
Chapter 531 - 522: Not a Mystery Guest

Chapter 531: Chapter 522: Not a Mystery Guest

[Did I just see that right, Jiang Lingxi, who has been under the radar since the romance rumors hit the trending searches, has reappeared!]

[It’s her, it’s her, it’s her, you in front didn’t see wrong.]

[The show said there would be a mysterious guest this episode, could it be Jiang Lingxi?]

[Wait a minute, what did the security uncle just say again, unauthorized people not allowed, yet Jiang Lingxi waltzed right in without a word?]

[Yeah, this is blatant favoritism.]

[I thought she was laying low because of the relationship rumors, but who knew she’d look so radiant as if nothing affected her at all.]

[Camera, camera, I need to see who that guy next to Jiang Lingxi is.]

Just in time, the cameraman responsible for this guest’s shot got instructions from the show’s director to shift the lens over to Jiang Lingxi and the guy beside her.

But the problem is, he’s scared!

Just now, that one look made his legs go weak.

If it happened again, he thought he might wet himself on the spot.

Not even exaggerating!

Before he could figure out how to find an angle to capture them without them noticing, and still complete his assignment, Yuan Hui, who had just descended the final step, frowned and asked, "What’s going on here?"

The security guard hurried over to explain: "Vice President Yuan, today is the show the chairman’s granddaughter is participating in, they are filming in the association, and this foreign girl got lost trying to find the bathroom and ended up here. Don’t worry, I’ll have them leave immediately."

Though the live stream couldn’t show the main stars, the voices could be heard.

[What did the security call that unkempt old man walking ahead of Jiang Lingxi?]

[Vice President Yuan, I just searched the Calligraphy and Painting Association’s website, Yuan Hui, Vice President of the Calligraphy and Painting Association, a contemporary renowned calligraphy and painting artist...]

A string of titles caused the audience in the live broadcast to fall silent for a moment.

Breaking this silence was the voice of their idol, filled with surprise, "You’re Jiang, nice to meet you!"

Jiang Lingxi looked at the curly-haired girl wearing a short skirt and boots with two bare white legs in this chilly weather, "Hello, you know me?"

"I watched your runway show videos. I’ve always liked Cloud’s designs. I thought your interpretation of Cloud was exceptional, that show was stunning, I really regret not seeing it live."

Jiang Lingxi wasn’t used to this somewhat excessive enthusiasm, but she still nodded politely, "Thank you."

Seeing their guest move closer, the cameraman naturally wouldn’t let this opportunity slip by.

[Finally, the camera got smart, motherly relief.]

[Wow, isn’t this the perfect blend of mature and cute, Annie is already tiny, now standing next to Jiang Lingxi she looks even more petite.]

[Screenshot, must screenshot!]

[By the way, where’s that guy who was walking next to Jiang Lingxi, looked like they were whispering to each other when the camera swept by. I bet a bag of sunflower seeds, that guy definitely has something to do with Jiang Lingxi.]

[When they came downstairs together, their arms even touched, way past the safe social distance, pity I couldn’t see what he looked like.]

[Blame it on the camera moving too fast and blurry!]

[No one curious why Jiang Lingxi is here?]

[Didn’t the show say she’s the mysterious guest?]

[Would a mysterious guest be walking with the vice president of the Calligraphy and Painting Association?]

[Could Jiang Lingxi be connected to the Calligraphy and Painting Association?]

[Remember her from "Inheritance," she had quite a bit of accomplishment in art, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Calligraphy and Painting Association absorbed her.]

The audience was still scratching their heads and speculating wildly about the accidental encounter, but one side was already preparing to leave.

"We’re off to have a meal, don’t let us interrupt your show."

"Oh, alright, Jiang, hope we get to work together in the future."

Annie watched them leave, then faced the camera with her little fists, cheering herself up, "Unexpectedly meeting Jiang here, her aura is so strong and she’s so graceful, I really like her."

At once, the comments on the screen were filled with words like [Annie is also adorable!]

Until a long comment appeared: [I privately messaged the show team, and they replied that Jiang Lingxi is not the mysterious guest for this episode.]

Since the program team responded, it really was just a coincidence she was bumped into here.

Jiang Lingxi appearing at the Calligraphy and Painting Association could only be for another reason.

[She’s too elusive, other celebrities you search for and find tons of their information online, but not her, except those early days, she’s barely appeared in the past six months!]

[Why didn’t the production invite Jiang Lingxi then?]

The director of the show, quietly monitoring the live broadcast, couldn’t help but wipe away tears of helplessness at this moment.

Jiang Lingxi is all the rage now, and he naturally wanted to invite her.

But when the invitation was sent to Jiang Lingxi’s manager, it was turned down flat, claiming a scheduling conflict.

Evidently, meeting the vice president of the Calligraphy and Painting Association was indeed way more important than being a mysterious guest at their modestly popular variety show.

In a nanny van heading to the Calligraphy and Painting Association.

Jiang Xiyu threw her phone onto the seat with a sullen face, "I’m not going!"

Jiang Yuting turned at the sound with a glare, "What are you fussing about again? This is your first public appearance after filming ’Qingcheng Legend,’ you need to promote the drama, plus you signed a contract, you say you’re not going and you’re not going?"

Jiang Xiyu kept a stern face, "Just check your phone."

"Check what?" Jiang Yuting said as she took out her phone.

Jiang Xiyu gritted her teeth, "Search [Jiang Lingxi appears at Calligraphy and Painting Association], you’ll see."

Jiang Yuting instinctively looked up at her, pursed her lips without saying anything further, typed in the search words, and clicked. Entering the topic, she saw a fire symbol next to it, indicating the discussion was heating up.

The image under the topic was clearly a shot from the live stream, though a bit blurry, Jiang Lingxi’s face was unmistakable, even Jiang Yuting recognized her instantly.

"Why did Jiang Lingxi go to the Calligraphy and Painting Association? The director clearly told me there’s only one mysterious guest."

There was another thing she didn’t say, that nowadays, Jiang Lingxi would be unlikely to participate in a show meant to just promote newcomers, right?

"You’re asking me? How would I know!"

"Honestly, whenever Jiang Lingxi appears, whether intentionally or not, all the attention shifts to her. What’s the point of me going?"

"So you want to pay a three million contract penalty?"

Jiang Xiyu: "...Crap!"

If it were before, she wouldn’t even bat an eye at three million.

But for the past six months, it’s like she’s been living under a curse, her career keeps sliding backwards, earnings aren’t much, while her spending hasn’t decreased, making her savings dwindle.

Meanwhile, Jiang Lingxi, whom she used to suppress, has been rising steadily over the past six months, favored by two major brands, even a trending search without any direct response from her could last two or three days online.

How could she not be jealous.

She’s so jealous her eyes could bleed!

"Xiyu, turn around and think, this isn’t entirely bad for you either."

"Everyone knows you and Jiang Lingxi are rivals, yet the show’s mysterious guest wasn’t her but you, and Jiang Lingxi has even warmed up the stage early, we can just scoop up the attention."

"These days, as long as it brings benefits, any hype is good hype, right?"