After dropping Yu Haoming back at the company, the driver drove the girls back to the city. Su Xiaocai gathered a lot of opinions about Xue Huiyi in the celebrity circle.
Just one word: fake.
Pretending to be earnest, pretending to be kind, pretending to be generous.
The two female stars didnāt come from privileged backgrounds, barely graduating from the lowest-rated high schools.
To put it bluntly, the high school they attended was full of students who had no intention of studying, just hanging on to get a diploma.
In such an environment, both boys and girls put more effort into grooming themselves, and they all knew a bit about the art of tea, including themselves.
Xue Huiyiās kind of "pretend" was very common in their circle, so common it was seen right through.
Yet, no one dared to speak up.
Xue Huiyiās third uncle was a giant in the entertainment industry, overseeing a vast array of businesses in a wide range of fields.
One could say that with just Xue Feiqun alone, Xue Huiyi could walk unchallenged.
The reason he wasnāt too famous was entirely because he was overshadowed by his elder brother, Xue Feiting.
Whenever Xue Feiqun appeared in public, he invariably projected an image of a good man, a great philanthropist.
His company had the best reputation among its peers, free from any shady occurrences of accompanying clients for drinks or meals.
"Then why donāt you sign with Xingheng."
Feiāer: "Xingheng is good, but its boss always favors family over ethics. Heās notoriously biased when it comes to family matters. So Iāve heard, every time Xue Huiyi goes to Xingheng, all the stars find excuses to go out for work, avoiding direct contact with her."
"What Iām going to say next is just hearsay, so donāt spread it." Feiāer said, "The Xingheng boss allegedly committed murder for Xue Huiyi. I heard from a friendās uncleās aunt who used to be the lover of an underling at Xingheng. She said that the underling mumbled in his sleep, about how the boss dealt with the person who offended the young lady."
This connection is a bit twisted, having passed through many hands, it probably isnāt the original story.
It might just be a tale Feiāer made up on the spot.
Su Xiaocai continued to smile and listen, "Whoās your friend?"
"The dead one."
Su Xiaocai was stumped.
Alright, thatās a clue, Su Xiaocai didnāt press further on which dead friend it was, considering this deceased friend might have suffered a fatal consequence from spreading rumors.
Xue Huiyi had an entertainment company helping with public relations; even if she did something wrong, a strong PR organization could help cover it up.
Actually, Su Xiaocai couldnāt quite understand why Xue Huiyi needed so much public attention.
Mecha design masters were popular in their own circles; they werenāt short on money, nor connections. Making a big deal out of it only diminished the classiness.
What was the purpose of Xue Huiyiās reverse approach?
Was it about becoming famous and joining the army? If so, wouldnāt she just be a military beauty?
Su Xiaocai couldnāt see the future, nor understand Xue Huiyi. She contemplated this adversary more than once.
Perhaps her thought process couldnāt synchronize with Xue Huiyiās, so all she could do was prepare for whatever obstacles came her way.
The two female stars then shared some gossip about the entertainment industry, explosive content, the unimaginable was being accomplished.
In this regard, Luo Min knew much more than Feiāer. She was aware of all the antics possible at group gatherings, which was why her own reputation wasnāt good.
Kaye nearly slammed the accelerator.
Fortunately, it was in autopilot mode, and there were no accidents.
Once they reached their destination, Su Xiaocai said goodbye to them leaning against the car window, "Remember to share the gossip with me."
"Sure thing. If you know anyone who needs a star for a movie or promotions, give us a shout too."
"No problem."
The hovercar slowly moved away from the crowded area, heading back to the lab.
Kaye concernedly said, "Teacher Su, their entertainment industry is too chaotic, donāt let them influence you."
"Thanks, Uncle Ka, I know what Iām doing. I wonāt stray off path. Youāre always with me, driving me wherever I need to go, right?" The enemyās background was too strong, learning more wouldnāt hurt; after all, you canāt just recklessly charge forward.
Kaye, "In future, wherever Teacher Su needs to go, just say the word."
Su Xiaocai nodded, returned to the basement, and picked up Huahua sleeping in the corner of the bed.
Her mind was a mess, too many things happening recently, didnāt even know where to start.
Yeah, sleep first, only with enough energy can one think clearly.
Another day passed.
Extraordinary Island announced the release of more accounts, much to the peopleās delight, yet the additional two thousand accounts were like a drop in the ocean. More netizens demanded that the company speed up.
Neither the official website nor Su Xiaocai made any further statements, sinking into silence. Instead, Liu Xun, due to having the selling rights, saw a surge in followers.