Gu Aifei felt Shen Mingyou might quit because of the backlash. Zhang Lin suggested that as long as Shen Mingyou remains popular, she could continue working in the industry, even as a variety show star.

Gu Aifei, feeling relieved, thought that as long as Shen Mingyou was not in her circle, she wouldn’t be a threat. She felt that the two of them were from different worlds.

“Forget about her. Make sure to perform well in your meeting with Director Zhang. This endorsement is crucial,” Zhang Lin said.

He reminded Gu Aifei that securing this endorsement would significantly boost her status in the fashion world. Although the “Super Mom” program was expected to help with her fans’ reaction to her secret marriage with Zhou Jingxing, the live broadcast didn’t go as planned. Shen Mingyou ended up taking the spotlight.

“But fortunately, Shen Mingyou has fallen out of favor this time. She will definitely quit “Super Mom” next time. Then you and Zhou Jingxing can show your affection on the show. When your popularity rises, we will immediately announce that you have successfully won the Asian spokesperson position for Brand H. This will definitely boost your popularity and value in the industry.”

“Don’t worry, I understand the situation.” Gu Aifei was determined to get this endorsement.

Her agency, Guangyao Entertainment, had already put a lot of effort into contacting H Group’s senior management. During their last meeting, Vice President Zhang expressed satisfaction with her becoming the spokesperson. This meeting was just a formality.

After signing the contract, Gu Aifei would become the spokesperson for Brand H in Asia.

Soon, Gu Aifei and Zhang Lin arrived at the agreed place and went to the reception room. Vice President Zhang came to meet them.

Vice President Zhang’s attitude was even better than before. Zhang Lin and Gu Aifei exchanged glances, sensing that the spokesperson position was almost theirs.

Zhang Lin asked, “Mr. Zhang, when can we sign the contract?”

“I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed this time,” Vice President Zhang sighed and continued, “The spokesperson for Brand H in Asia has been confirmed, but it’s not Miss Gu. It’s another artist.”

Zhang Lin was shocked. “How is this possible? We are still in the selection stage. How can it be confirmed?”

Gu Aifei patted Zhang Lin’s hand to calm her down.

“Excuse me, but which artist is this new spokesperson?” Gu Aifei was surprised and disappointed, but she maintained her composure.

There were many top-tier celebrities competing for this role, and Gu Aifei was not the biggest star among them. So, she could accept the temporary replacement, though she was curious about who it was.

Perhaps it’s Huo Xingze, the popular superstar? Or a foreign superstar?

But then Vice President Zhang said with a smile, “It’s okay to tell you now. In a few minutes, our headquarters will announce it, and you’ll find out.”

He continued, “This artist is someone you know, Aifei. She is one of the mothers on the show “Super Mom” that you are recording now. So, you and she are temporary colleagues on the show.”

Zhang Lin was puzzled. “Is it Fang Tang?”

Zhang Lin thought the new spokesperson might be Fang Tang since Zhong Yao is an excellent host but less likely to be chosen. Shen Mingyou seemed the least likely.

But Vice President Zhang shook his head and said, “It’s not Fang Tang. It’s Shen Mingyou.”

Vice President Zhang didn’t fully understand why, but the top management confirmed that Shen Mingyou would be the spokesperson for Brand H in Asia. As a branch vice president, he had to follow orders.

“Who? Shen Mingyou?!” Zhang Lin was astonished.

Gu Aifei was shocked and confused. How could it be Shen Mingyou?

Zhang Lin asked, “Mr. Zhang, forgive me for being blunt, but didn’t you see what happened online last night? Shen Mingyou doesn’t seem like a good choice for Brand H.”

Zhang Lin couldn’t understand why Brand H chose Shen Mingyou, who had faced recent issues.

Vice President Zhang explained, “This is how the industry works. People often follow trends. Ms. Shen Mingyou returned the product because there was an issue with it. The paparazzi spread rumors online. Our group apologizes to Ms. Shen Mingyou for this.”

“We have our reasons for choosing Ms. Shen Mingyou as our spokesperson.”

“I’m sorry, Miss Gu. I hope we can cooperate next time.”

As Gu Aifei and Zhang Lin left the H Group branch, Zhang Lin was unhappy.

In the car, Zhang Lin checked his phone. It was past eight o’clock. Earlier, the internet was full of negative searches about Shen Mingyou, but now the trends had changed.

#H brand Asia spokesperson Shen Mingyou#

#Shen Mingyou, a professional face-slapper#

#Does it hurt to be hit in the face?#

#It hurts so much to be slapped in the face!#

Shen Mingyou’s name was flooding the screen. The internet was very lively!

“See? Brand H apologized in person! ‘Due to staff negligence, defective products were sold to Ms. Shen.’ See? It was intentional! In other words, it was the staff’s fault. They deliberately sold defective products to Shen Mingyou, so she returned them. Hahahaha, is this staff member @The best Miss Fang in the world? Miss Fang, do you want to slap yourself in the face? Ah? Does it hurt to be slapped in the face!!!”

“Look! Brand H said ‘Ms. Shen Mingyou is the most distinguished V-VIP guest of Brand H.’ Do you know what a top V-VIP is? It means spending over 10 million yuan a year on Brand H for five years straight. There are fewer than 50 top V-VIP guests of Brand H. Sunflower Entertainment Reporter, do you still want to say Shen Mingyou is poor and fake? If she’s poor, is your family super rich? Does it hurt to be proven wrong?”

“Also, Brand H invited Shen Mingyou to be their spokesperson for Asia. Many stars compete for this role. This invitation means Shen Mingyou hasn’t agreed yet. If she wants, she can accept; if not, she can refuse. The choice is hers! Hahaha, to those who wanted Shen Mingyou to quit the industry, is it painful to be proven wrong?”

“Where are the marketing accounts that slandered Shen Mingyou? They were loud last night but are hiding now. @Entertainment Circle, you said Shen Mingyou’s charm was gone. Does her charm come back today? @Eating Melons, you waited for Shen Mingyou to quit but got a face slap instead. Her comeback is faster than your lawyer’s letter. Hahaha, does it hurt to be proven wrong?”

“Hahaha, this reversal is shocking. How did Shen Mingyou achieve this? Even as a top V-VIP of Brand H, getting the spokesperson role as an apology seems odd.”

“Ahhh, Shen Mingyou is confirmed as wealthy. But which wealthy family are you from, Sister Shen?”

“Nian Nian’s last name is Jiang, so her father’s last name is also Jiang. Which wealthy family has the last name Jiang? Please tell me, I’m curious.”

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Gu Aifei looked at the trending searches with mixed feelings. After one night, Shen Mingyou, once thought to have left the entertainment industry, became more popular. Her account, recently started with a few fans, now has 16 million followers and is nearing 20 million.

Zhang Lin, concerned, asked, “Aifei, what do you think about this?”

Gu Aifei replied, “This isn’t our business. Even if we wanted to do something, we probably couldn’t. Losing this time doesn’t matter. Our true battle is in the film and TV industry, where our works and strengths will show.”

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After breakfast, Shen Mingyou left Nian Nian with Jiang Chen and went to Xingchen Entertainment. She was told that everyone was at Jiaxi Road Mansion, where a party was in full swing.

Geng Feng, the boss, warmly greeted her, calling her their “invincible superstar” and celebrating with banners and garlands.

At 10 AM, Shen Mingyou responded to the news:

First, she reposted Brand H’s official Weibo with the message:

“Shen Mingyou:  [Thank you for the invitation from Brand H. I look forward to our cooperation.]”

The post quickly received tens of thousands of comments and reposts from excited fans.

Then, Shen Mingyou posted a second Weibo, which was a repost from Xingchen Entertainment. It announced legal action against the Sunflower Entertainment reporter, marketing accounts, and others who spread rumors about Shen Mingyou. Shen Mingyou’s post read:

“Shen Mingyou : [The Internet is not a lawless place. Do not make, believe, or spread rumors!]”