Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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The harmonious time lasted until the afternoon. Dinner was prepared by Si Huang and Grandma Xiang Zhen together.
Although the house was decorated in an antique style, the Qin family wasn’t so rigid as to believe that men couldn’t go into the kitchen or cook.
After a peaceful dinner, Si Huang promised Grandma Xiang Zhen that she would type up all the information she knew about medicinal cuisine on the computer, save it in a folder, and give it to her all at once. Grandma Yu, who had been having a good day, was now tired and taken elsewhere by Grandma Xiang Zhen, seemingly for a physical examination and treatment.
The Qin family had already prepared a room for Si Huang, but Qin Fan pulled her to his own place.
Sitting in a rosewood armchair with her laptop on her lap, Si Huang first summarized the medicinal cuisine information she knew, typed it up, and saved it in a folder. Then she opened her Weibo account and checked the current situation online.
While they were enjoying a cozy day in the courtyard, outside, Si Huang had already caused quite a stir.
Si Huang’s words at the airport were undeniably harsh and coupled with Fenghuang Entertainment’s subsequent swift and decisive actions, they nearly shattered Real Entertainment.
Currently, Real Entertainment had publicly released news online, essentially defending its actions. They claimed that as an entertainment news agency, editing artists’ stories was normal, and adding their own speculations was harmless. They argued that Fenghuang Entertainment’s behavior was too domineering, and if they couldn’t tolerate any criticism, who would dare to report on Fenghuang Entertainment’s artists in the future?
Netizens weren’t fools; everyone could see how ruthless Real Entertainment’s attack on Si Huang was— it wasn’t just simple speculation and editing. However, the editors at this entertainment news agency were truly talented, able to make the dead seem alive. A group of people actually thought Real Entertainment’s argument made sense.
However, this group was completely disproportionate to those currently supporting Si Huang and Fenghuang Entertainment. The internet was flooded with the hashtag “Real Entertainment, get out of the entertainment industry.”
Si Huang watched the online developments, a cold smile playing on her lips. “Just death throes.”
“What death throes?” A man carrying a fruit platter walked in, overhearing Si Huang’s mutterings.
Si Huang didn’t answer him. Her slender fingers tapped on the keyboard, typing a message on her Weibo account, which hadn’t been updated in a while.
[Si Huang V: After two days of rest, I’m busy again tomorrow. @The Fang of Time Crew, @Fenghuang Entertainment Official, please go easy on me since I’m the boss.]
Fans who eagerly awaited their idol’s updates were always quick to respond. The comment section was flooded with comments the moment this Weibo post was published.
“Your Majesty is so unfair! You’ve been gone for so long and haven’t given me a single photo! Not a single photo! I can only search online every day, and I haven’t even filled half a room with pictures. It’s too much!”
“I need beautiful photos! I need to drool over them! Not too many, just ten or twenty will do {doge} {doge}!”
“Your Majesty, you’ve worked hard. Even if you’re working, please take care of your health! We love Your Majesty the most and hope to see more of your work. What role does Your Majesty play in ‘The Fang of Time’? It’s so frustrating that it hasn’t been released yet!”
As soon as Si Huang’s Weibo was released, not only were there comments from fans, but also a bunch of private messages.
Infinite Du Xiaoguang V: You brat, you come back and all you do is promote ‘The Fang of Time’. We haven’t even released it yet! Do you look down on our show?
Si Huang immediately replied with a private message: When does Teacher Du plan to broadcast it?
Infinite Du Xiaoguang V: This Sunday!
Si Huang didn’t reply and directly posted another Weibo.
[Si Huang V: Looking forward to your infinite collapse @Wu Taishu @Le Xian @Yu Lianyun]
Of the three people who were tagged, Le Xian was the most flattered and immediately tagged back, offering polite compliments.
Wu Taishu and Yu Lianyun also tagged Si Huang back, the former saying he looked forward to the next episode, while the latter remained indifferent.
Even so, their interactions on Weibo still attracted the attention of countless fans and netizens, making them even more eager for the infinite collapse.
Many fans on Si Huang’s Weibo were mentioning the ending of “Red Moon,” and seeing their anxious expressions, Si Huang couldn’t help but smile slightly.
A slice of apple was placed on her lips, and Si Huang opened her mouth without thinking.
Qin Fan paused, receiving a sidelong glance from Si Huang, before continuing to put the apple in her mouth.
“Leaving tomorrow?”
“Yes.” Si Huang chewed, her gaze returning to the computer screen, chatting with Yu Xi about work online.
Qin Fan leaned back in the mahogany chair, glancing at the contents of their chat window. “Busier than me.”
Si Huang didn’t believe his nonsense. “Weren’t you busy when you first joined the army?”
When he first joined the army?
Qin Fan thought back carefully.
The place known as the devil’s training camp had a daily routine planned down to the second, even meal times were regulated. From morning till night, there was no time for rest, not even time to think about anything else.
Seeing that Qin Fan hadn’t spoken for a while, Si Huang guessed the answer. She gestured for Qin Fan to get her another piece of fruit, saying, “Everything is difficult at the beginning. Once I reach a certain level, I can take ten days or half a month off.”
Qin Fan fed her a bite. “How much longer are you going to be busy?”
“A few hours, I still have some documents to process.”
“Hmm.” Qin Fan looked at her fair profile and reached out to touch it. “You go ahead and get busy.”
“Where are you going?” Si Huang looked up and asked.
“To work.” Qin Fan replied.
His mission wasn’t actually finished, but like Si Huang, he wanted to steal a few days to spend with her. Seeing Si Huang busy, a rational man wouldn’t just stand by her side doing nothing, so he went to do his own thing too.
Si Huang watched him leave, then buried herself in her conversation with Yu Xi.
“Infinite Collapse will air on Sunday, and the last two episodes of Red Moon will air this Friday and Saturday.”
Yu Xi was silent for a while before replying: “I don’t know whether to say you’re kind or you’re heartless.”
Si Huang chuckled at the computer screen, tapping away on the keyboard, “There are always people who love you, good or bad.”
“…” Yu Xi couldn’t refute.
After ending her conversation with Yu Xi, Si Huang turned to Five Treasure, who was playing on his tablet on the bed, “You’re allowed to post that dance video.”
“Squeak!?” Five Treasure looked up in surprise, his black bean eyes sparkling with infinite light, [Finally, the world can see how incredibly handsome Five Treasure is! His Majesty should have agreed long ago!]
It perked up, skillfully manipulating the tablet with its short limbs, uploading a dance video it had previously recorded in Infinite Collapse to its Weibo account. Without saying a word, it simply posted a few cool emojis of someone wearing black glasses to express its boastful mood.
This Weibo post undoubtedly drew cheers and exclamations from countless fans, with some guessing it was from the Infinite Collapse recording, further fueling their anticipation for Du Xiaoguang’s show.
Si Huang ignored the Five Treasures basking in their self-satisfaction. After finishing her company documents, she checked the stock market and real estate.
If she remembered correctly, that stock that had caused so much suffering for countless investors had also peaked this year?
To avoid attracting attention, Si Huang initially kept her stock market activity small, like a trickle of water, waiting for the opportune moment to unleash a torrent.
Just as she had shifted her focus to other matters, changes occurred on the entertainment website due to her consecutive Weibo posts.
Real Entertainment was still trying to justify yesterday’s events, acting as if it wanted to fight Si Huang to the death. However, Si Huang completely ignored them and continued with her own business. A large number of fans and netizens shifted their attention to programs and films like “The Fang of Time,” “Infinite Collapse,” and “Red Moon” because of Si Huang’s actions. With less attention on Real Entertainment, all of their actions became laughable, like a clown’s antics.
Yu Xi, who was observing the situation at Fenghuang Entertainment, couldn’t help but admire Si Huang’s handling of the situation. This cold treatment was far better than arguing with Real Entertainment.
If it were another artist, they might have deliberately continued to argue with Real Entertainment to gain publicity. But did Si Huang lack opportunities to appear in the public eye? Not at all! If she weren’t so busy and picky about her tastes, refusing most idol dramas and commercials, her schedule would be packed. Even with these carefully selected appearances, Si Huang was still constantly in the public eye.
Since she had no shortage of opportunities or buzz, arguing with Real Entertainment would only be giving them free advertising and increasing their visibility. Si Huang wouldn’t fall into that trap; she’d just wait for time to pass, and Real Entertainment would eventually be worn down.
Time ticked by, and when she heard a ‘ding’, Si Huang turned to look at the clock on the wall and realized it was already nine o’clock.
She closed her laptop, glanced at Five Treasure still entertaining himself in bed, and decided not to take it with her. So she opened the door and went out alone.
The courtyard was large, and it was easy to get lost if she wandered around. Luckily, she met a soldier on the way who, upon hearing Si Huang mention the hot spring, pointed her in a direction: “Go straight this way, and you’ll see it in five or six minutes at the top of the mountain.”
“Thank you,” Si Huang said.
Half an hour later.
Si Huang, carrying the outer robe she had taken from Qin Fan’s room, walked to a man-made hot spring. She first put up a sign saying “In Use Already” on the outside door, then took off her clothes and soaked in.
Her entire body was immersed in the warm, natural hot spring water, with only her neck and head above the surface. Si Huang leaned against the edge, her eyes half-closed.
She didn’t know how much time had passed before she lazily opened her eyes and asked without turning her head, “Didn’t anyone teach you how to knock?”
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