Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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It was 7 or 8 PM Beijing time.
“He’s here! He’s here! If I’m not mistaken, Si Huang is on this flight!”
“Hurry, hurry, everyone catch up! We have to get the first scoop!”
“Why are so many colleagues here? Seriously! Aren’t Silver Fox, Tianwei, and that Qiyi guy always so picky and unwilling to manage newcomers? Why are they even here scrambling for seats?”
“Tsk tsk! Do you think they’re stupid? Who dares say Si Huang is a newcomer now? Not to mention he’s the president of Fenghuang Entertainment, in terms of star value, he’s comparable to a typical A-list celebrity!”
Amidst the clamor, everyone jostled and pushed, hoping to secure a good spot and get the first scoop of gossip.
Meanwhile, a large group of fans who had also been waiting there early perked up, grabbing glow sticks, posters, flowers, and other items, standing together, constantly looking up and peering out. Even though they knew Si Huang would definitely come out, they couldn’t resist being the first to see her.
The plane landed smoothly and taxied for several minutes before coming to a complete stop, at which point everyone began to disembark.
Si Huang and the others didn’t rush off; they waited until most of the people in front had left before following suit.
“Are you going first or last?” Si Huang asked Qin Fan as they passed through the exit.
Qin Fan looked at her, his eyes questioning.
Si Huang explained, “There are a lot of reporters outside; it’s inconvenient for you to come with me.”
It wasn’t that she was afraid of being exposed, but she knew all too well how capable entertainment reporters were at editing public opinion, and how troublesome it would be if they wrote something completely fabricated.
Qin Fan understood this too, but if he gave the word, no reporter or newspaper would dare publish his story.
“Together,” Qin Fan decided after a couple of seconds of consideration.
Yu Ling, standing nearby, cleverly handed him a mask and sunglasses.
Qin Fan glanced at them and put them on without refusing.
He didn’t want to be noticed, so he concealed his imposing aura. With this disguise, anyone who didn’t know him would definitely think he was a bodyguard or something. Only by looking closely would they realize that even with glasses and a mask, this bodyguard’s overall facial features were quite handsome.
Si Huang didn’t try to persuade him further. After meeting up with Yu Xi at the baggage claim area, Qin Fan took her luggage, dragging the two large suitcases with ease.
As soon as the four of them stepped out of the airport, they were blinded by a burst of flashing lights. Fortunately, they were prepared, so everyone’s expression remained calm.
“Ahhhhhh! Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Your Majesty is back! Look—!”
“Your Majesty, we’ve come to pick you up! You must be tired from your journey!”
“Your Majesty is so mean! He was gone for half a month, and even the news of his return was kept secret. If someone hadn’t secretly photographed Your Majesty, we wouldn’t have known!”
The fans’ greetings drowned out the reporters’ questions. A large group surged forward, eager to get a closer look at Si Huang.
Airport security had already been deployed to maintain order.
Then the airport security guards realized the job wasn’t too difficult, because even though the fans were enthusiastic, they remained relatively restrained and didn’t try to break through the security perimeter.
“Thank you,” Si Huang smiled at the fans first, “I’m sorry to have kept you waiting.”
She didn’t announce her return time, not only because she hadn’t released any information before leaving, but also because she didn’t want the fans to wait.
Picking up celebrities at the airport was tiring, and the more fans there were, the more it demonstrated a celebrity’s influence and popularity, which was very advantageous for the celebrity. For fans, however, it means giving up a day’s work or study time, waiting for a long time just to see their favorite star for a few minutes.
Si Huang’s popularity didn’t need this to enhance it. So she felt a little helpless about the fans’ self-torturing enthusiasm but wouldn’t show it, because she understood all too well what her fans needed and how to repay them— to show them her most perfect and powerful side!
The fans came here to see her, and their desired reward was actually very simple: to see their beloved person and to be happy because of their act of welcoming them.
Even if you sleep through a 13-hour flight, it would still leave you exhausted, especially with jet lag affecting your nerves. Yet, Si Huang seemed completely unfazed, her eyes bright and clear, a captivating smile on her face.
Qin Fan, dragging his luggage beside her, silently watched her. He didn’t even notice the soft, mysterious light flickering in his eyes behind his sunglasses, a light that usually radiated immense pressure.
“Your Majesty, I haven’t been waiting long!”
“For Your Majesty, I’d wait a lifetime!”
The moment the fans saw their idol’s dazzling appearance, all their fatigue vanished; it was all so worthwhile. Even seeing His Majesty online was different; there was always a layer of the internet. How could it compare to seeing him in person? Look! The real His Majesty, alive and well, was still so beautiful, with a powerful aura that made him the most handsome man in the entertainment industry! Especially since he personally thanked them and said he’d kept them waiting! Oh my, just imagine how wonderful it would be if His Majesty said that to them at home!
“Your Majesty, welcome back!”
It would be even better if it were changed to “Welcome home,” like a husband returning home from work… a heartwarming scene followed by embarrassment… *sobs* I can’t think about it anymore!
Luckily, these were just fantasies and won’t be said aloud, otherwise, other people’s reactions were hard to predict, and a certain man would definitely go berserk.
The fans’ enthusiasm had finally subsided a bit, and the reporters immediately stepped in.
“Hello, Si Huang, I’m a reporter from Qiyi Kuaibo. I’d like to ask you a few questions, and I hope you can answer them.”
“Hmm? If I can answer, I will.”
Seeing Si Huang’s smile and hearing her words, the reporters immediately perked up.
It was rare to encounter Si Huang’s good attitude, and it would be a waste not to seize the opportunity to ask more questions— no wonder they thought so, because Si Huang’s attitude during her confrontations with entertainment reporters had always been arrogant, cold, and rebellious.
“What brings you to Country M?”
“Work.”
“Is it a job with Metis Entertainment? Can you tell us about the work?”
“That’s right, the work involved shooting a photoshoot with Ace Mephisto.”
Wow!
A gasp rang out; many people knew who Ace was.
This girl was popular not only in Country M but also in Country Z. As a beautiful loli with an angelic face, she was practically a darling of otakus; not only men loved her, but many women also adored her.
A group of reporters immediately scribbled down notes in their notebooks. For example, was Si Huang’s admission of working with Ace Mephisto a deliberate attempt to use Ace to advance his career, or did she genuinely have a good relationship with him?
“This is good news! Why wasn’t there any prior announcement?”
“To get this job, you had to pass an audition. Before it was confirmed, I didn’t think it was necessary to reveal anything.”
Fans chimed in, “See? Our Majesty is so straightforward, unlike other celebrities who hype things up, only to end up with nothing!”
“So now that it’s been exposed, is it a done deal? Is the work going smoothly? Can you reveal what the photobook is about? What role do you play in it?”
These entertainment reporters were seasoned veterans; they knew that you couldn’t just take things at face value. Si Huang had indeed worked with Ace Mephisto on a photobook shoot. However, photobooks with large-scale shoots, like movies, have main characters and extras. Even if Si Huang was just an extra, it could still be said that she worked with Ace.
Si Huang’s gaze fell on the entertainment reporter who had asked the question. The reporter felt inexplicably guilty upon meeting her gaze.
To the reporter’s relief, Si Huang didn’t react, merely glancing at him before looking away.
As for the question, it wasn’t Si Huang who answered; instead, Yu Xi stepped forward and replied, “Si Huang is the male lead. You’ll know the details of the photobook once it’s released in the US.”
The male lead! The male lead, not the second male lead or even a minor role!
Have all the handsome men from the US died? Or are the superstars from China no longer effective?! Why choose a newcomer as the male lead of all people?!
Many reporters were secretly amazed. Even those who weren’t celebrities thought Si Huang’s luck was incredible.
They didn’t notice that after answering the question, Yu Xi gave one of the reporters a meaningful look.
Upon meeting his gaze, the other person immediately stepped forward and asked, “In the past two days, many media outlets have suspected that Si Huang is deliberately creating hype. What’s your opinion on this, Si Huang?”
This was a very sensitive question. The entertainment reporters who had remained neutral were initially pleased, but those who had participated in attacking Si Huang were now furious.
Yu Xi had already prepared his response, “The facts will speak for themselves. We are not afraid of any trolls, but excessive fabrication constitutes personal attacks, which carries legal consequences. Please remember this. We also urge our viewers to be discerning and not be misled by fabricated stories.”
Although Yu Xi’s words were somewhat harsh and carried a hint of forceful threat, the entertainment reporters present couldn’t refute him, nor did they feel it was necessary— after all, they weren’t the culprits.
This time, the attack of “Real Entertainment” on Si Huang was truly relentless, making it seem as if they had some unforgivable grudge! What was clearly a simple case of exaggerated achievements was twisted by “Real Entertainment” into a discussion of Si Huang’s character, then his morality, dredging up past incidents like injuring a classmate and going to jail, driving away his younger brother, and ruining the family business— all portrayed as selfish, immoral, and shameless, making him seem less than an animal.
The editor of this article was quite skilled, crafting a sensational yet realistic report. Anyone unfamiliar with Si Huang would undoubtedly despise her upon reading it.
And what was the result? While some did respond to “Real Entertainment,” the majority supported Si Huang and vehemently criticized the platform. However, regardless of whether they responded or criticized, they all had to follow “Real Entertainment,” and this attention, whether good or bad, generated traffic for the platform, propelling it to the top of trending searches in a short time and making the name memorable again.
“Pfft.” A soft chuckle drew everyone’s attention. The entertainment reporter’s assistant, carrying a camera, immediately focused the lens on Si Huang, though the camera seemed never to leave her.
*Click-click-click-click*
The sound of camera shutters kept ringing out, freezing Si Huang’s inexplicable smile in the frame. Someone immediately asked, “What’s Si Huang laughing at?”
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