Looking for a Female Streamer!

Staying Out All Night!

Not long after the wedding, Young Master Shen quickly felt the crisis in his marriage.

He bought flowers—maybe it was just to calm her down, right?

This kind of thing happens a lot in TV dramas. People who betray their families usually feel guilty for a short while.

The more Shen Mingzheng thought about it, the more something felt off.

But as he looked at that beautiful bouquet of flowers, a surge of unspoken anger rose in him. At the same time, he was reluctant to even touch a petal. So, he followed Su Ning as he made a phone call.

Su Ning finished his conversation quickly, turned around, and bumped straight into him.

“What are you doing?” Su Ning, holding his phone, looked at him in confusion, “What’s with blocking the way?”

He gave Shen Mingzheng a gentle push. The other man didn’t budge. His face wasn’t smiling, and he stood tall and stiff, like a wall.

Su Ning had rushed back from far away and had planned to take a shower. He took a step forward, only to be pulled back into Shen Mingzheng’s embrace, pinned against the wall, unable to move.

“What’s going on?” Su Ning chuckled as he felt Shen Mingzheng’s arm around his waist, “Stop it, don’t touch me there, cut it out.”

He was already tired after a long day and had no energy left. The light tickling on his sensitive skin made it even harder to resist. He just leaned against Shen Mingzheng, who asked three questions in quick succession: “Who are you looking for? Who did you meet last night? And who was that female streamer just now?”

Before leaving, Su Ning had only said he was going to talk about an endorsement deal. It was a business event, and Shen Mingzheng had to stay in Hai Cheng, so there was no reason for them to go together and make such a big deal out of it.

Now, Su Ning regretted it. He should have just gone with him.

“Ah, so that’s what this is about.”

Su Ning finally understood.

He didn’t push him away but instead placed his hand on Shen Mingzheng’s shoulder, gently patting it as he explained, “It was Ji Xue. I ran into Ji Xue yesterday.”

Su Ning recalled the events of the night before, and as he spoke, his fingers, whether consciously or unconsciously, twirled the ends of Shen Mingzheng’s hair.

His hand had just happened to rest there, so it was a natural action.

“…I was really surprised,” Su Ning quickly finished his sentence and sighed, “I never expected to run into her there.”

And he certainly didn’t expect her to end up like this.

Shen Mingzheng: …

So that was it.

It was normal for Su Ning to be concerned about the company’s artists.

In the last life, there were so many people around Ji Xue, not just Lü Fei. Lü Fei wasn’t even the most prominent one. Shen Mingzheng didn’t care much about other people’s personal lives, so he never bothered remembering names related to Ji Xue. He hadn’t thought about her before now.

Su Ning’s attitude was reassuring—honest, with no secrets. Shen Mingzheng, who had been holding back, now found his lips curling up into a smile.

After hearing the explanation, Shen Mingzheng didn’t back away. In fact, he stepped even closer.

The two of them stood there in silence for a while.

Shen Mingzheng remained in that position, his gaze directed down at Su Ning’s face, so close he could see the delicate lashes flutter. There was a faint scent around Su Ning, probably from his body wash or the fragrance on his clothes. But after living together for so long, Shen Mingzheng had come to recognize this scent.

The faint scent of women’s cigarettes lingered on Su Ning’s jacket, but it was the scent of Su Ning himself that filled the air now.

“Ah, I see,” Su Ning, now stroking his hair, spoke as if soothing a big cat, “I didn’t realize that this would upset you, Young Master Shen. Hmm, my bad.”

It was just a business marriage, where the couple’s harmony was only on the surface, and their private lives were often overlooked.

But who would treat this as just an ordinary marriage?

Then Su Ning grew more serious, saying, “Mingzheng, you don’t need to worry about this. After all, we’re married now, and I’ll make sure to maintain this relationship in every way. I don’t have any habits of playing around outside. And you don’t seem like someone who cares about such things anyway.”

Shen Mingzheng: …

Actually, maybe not.

Su Ning couldn’t see Shen Mingzheng’s expression as he spoke, so he continued, “I met Ji Xue yesterday, and it reminded me that there’s still a long road ahead. At least for now, we need to stabilize things. During this marriage period, if either of us has any kind of scandal, it’ll harm both of us and the company. Don’t worry, I know where to draw the line. Trust me.”

Even without considering the looming pressure from the Shen family, both Su Ning and Shen Mingzheng couldn’t afford to make any mistakes. Otherwise, they could easily fall from grace.

So Shen Mingzheng paused, took a step back, but didn’t say anything.

Su Ning felt a faint brush against his cheek as Shen Mingzheng retreated, but he didn’t mind. Being this close to Shen Mingzheng felt comfortable to him.

“I understand. I never doubted you,” Shen Mingzheng finally said, looking at Su Ning. “I’ll always stand by your side.”

Su Ning: “Mm.”

At this moment, Su Ning didn’t think too deeply about their relationship. He didn’t have time to. He felt that, for now, there was no need to hide anything between them. If there were misunderstandings, they could always explain. There was no reason to keep things in the dark.

Now that it was clear, Shen Mingzheng seemed to be in a good mood again, didn’t he?

To Su Ning, Shen Mingzheng was the best business partner, and he had grown accustomed to being with him. They could always discuss things together, and that was enough for him.

After such a busy day, with all the events, car rides, and the moment he finally saw Shen Mingzheng back home, things became much calmer.

“When you called me last night, I was really surprised, but I was also happy,” Su Ning added. “Thank you.”

Shen Mingzheng: “Next time you stay out all night, I’ll still call you.”

Su Ning couldn’t help but laugh. Then he left to take a quick shower, following his original plan.

When he came out, Shen Mingzheng was already dressed, ready to go to a meeting. He had a very important meeting today, and the driver was waiting downstairs. He had stayed home only because he wanted to catch a glimpse of Su Ning before leaving.

As Su Ning walked out, he heard Shen Mingzheng remind him, “By the way, do you want to look up ‘Ji Xue’ on that platform?”

He added a little explanation, “She used that name as a nickname on her social media, but she deactivated it back then. Maybe she’ll use it again out of habit.”

This was Ji Xue’s stage name in the previous life. There was likely a connection. Shen Mingzheng hadn’t known she had been a streamer, and after hearing what Su Ning said, he started piecing things together.

“Ji Xue” wasn’t a small name, but back on that small platform, she had only a few thousand followers. It was normal not to find anything with a broad search. But with some specific keywords, it should be easy to track her down.

Su Ning immediately took out his phone to search. His eyes lit up when he found something. “Got it.”

“That’s great,” Shen Mingzheng smiled, looking back at Su Ning as he straightened his bow tie. “I’m off now. I have a meeting at the company. If you need anything, just let me know.”

Su Ning nodded. “Got it. Will you make it back for dinner?”

“Probably not. I have a dinner meeting tonight. If it runs past nine, I’ll call you,” Shen Mingzheng said, shaking his head. “But I won’t be staying out. I’ll definitely come back.”

“Alright,” Su Ning said. “I’ll leave the light on for you. I’ll make some medicinal tea tomorrow morning. I’ll buy some on my way out, it’s getting colder, and it’ll be nice to have in this weather.”

From their conversation, they seemed like a normal, happy couple.

But at least for now, that wasn’t quite the case.

For Shen Mingzheng, he didn’t dare ask for too much. Just being able to spend these moments with Su Ning was already a luck his previous life could never have imagined.

Because he treasured it so much, he didn’t dare to be greedy—he was easily satisfied.

And he knew that the heavy burdens he carried were still there, and if he wanted more, he had to keep climbing.

As for Su Ning, after Shen Mingzheng left, he found the account “Ji Xue.”

For just a few dozen yuan, he could subscribe to all of her content on that not-so-popular platform.

The moment he heard her voice, he recognized it was indeed Ji Xue.

Her reading voice was pleasant, and the videos she filmed were simple, like making a cup of tea on the balcony. The camera captured the boiling water while she softly recited a poem or a short story, sometimes even an English poem, her pronunciation impeccable. Towards the end of the video, she even spoke a bit of French and Italian.

She never showed her face or promoted anything, so her popularity on the platform was minimal. But her content had a calming, soothing quality to it.

Although she didn’t have many fans, Su Ning could tell from the comments and likes that her subscription rate was quite high and that she had a loyal following.

Just by this, she had some of the qualities of a star. But even if he found her, in this situation, Su Ning couldn’t bring her back into the industry.

If she had really found someone she loved and planned to stay far away from the entertainment world, he would naturally wish her well. Not everyone had to choose to stay in the industry.

But when he heard Ji Xue talk yesterday, he felt that her involvement with Liao Yuansi had been planned, and looking further back, her relationship with Lü Fei didn’t seem so simple.

If she really wanted to seek justice from Liao Yuansi, it would be against the entire Pinnacle Agency, and Su Ning couldn’t help but feel uneasy about it. Lü Fei, for all his wealth and influence, wasn’t a part of the entertainment world. He wouldn’t intervene too much for Ji Xue—at most, he might offer an endorsement or invest a little money.

Ji Xue… What exactly did she intend to do?

No matter how the events unfolded, Ji Xue was purely a victim back then.

With that face, had she not been caught in those messy affairs, she could have had a bright future. Su Ning always felt sorry for her, and he couldn’t turn a blind eye.

And if everything was as Ji Xue had said, that “Cha Yue” endorsement she had been handed without meeting anyone could have been extremely significant for Glory.

The seven members of the group were still performing well, and they had just so happened to represent several different types of tea: grapefruit green tea, oolong red tea, refreshing white tea, and so on. Because Su Ning had a good conversation with Lü Fei last time, the advertising department was more attentive this time, putting more effort into every detail.

With endorsements from both “Cha Yue” and “Simu,” Glory’s influence was growing.

Su Ning had more resources to coordinate for the team—endorsements, variety shows, and galas. Shen Mingzheng’s album production was nearing its end, and they would soon have to plan the national tour after the new song’s release.

He was忙 but when he was tired, talking to Shen Mingzheng or looking at the playful banter among the seven young members in their small chat group made him feel less exhausted.

So many good things were happening, the only downside being a little clash between fans and Liao Yuansi’s supporters.

It all started over “Cha Yue.” Liao Yuansi, being an older figure, had many fans too. Though their fanbases had completely different focuses, that didn’t stop the arguments.

Some fans accused others of crossing boundaries, while others protested over such a minor endorsement. It got messy with some marketing accounts joining in, just for the drama.

From Su Ning’s perspective, the endorsement was already secured. Fans didn’t need to argue over something so pointless. Plus, escalating it could’ve been a trap, and winning the argument wouldn’t have done anyone any good.

No matter what, Liao Yuansi still held a positive image as an elder in the industry. For outsiders, arguing with an industry veteran would create a bad impression.

Fan arguments rarely result in any intervention from the official side. So at this critical point, Su Ning had already arranged to shoot the second episode of their group’s variety show the following day.

When Glory received the news the night before, the seven members were all surprised.

It was time for the second episode, and they expected the show to be focused on promoting their album. The hidden meaning was to shift fans’ attention away from the argument and not let it drag on.

They probably would film some training scenes, which they were ready for, but the script looked simpler than expected.

“Well, since everyone has been so busy since debut and hasn’t had a break, tomorrow will be a relaxing day,” the director explained. “You’ll have the morning off to shop, and the rest of the day is free. However, there is one simple task: some small games, and you’ll also have guests coming over. They’ve ordered their preferred dishes, and you’ll need to prepare to host them here.”

…Really? This show sounds like it’s being generous.

Everyone felt suspicious.

Lin Zhi asked first, “Are the guests people we know?”

“Yes,” the director answered. “But who exactly, and how many people, that’s a secret for now. You’ll find out through some simple games before they arrive.”

Since they were all familiar faces, they figured they’d be hosting friends, which was a common variety show format. Relaxing, for sure.

“Where’s Su Ning?” Zhou Heng asked, glancing around.

Everyone else wondered the same. It felt strange not to have him around at times like this.

The director replied, “Su Ning’s too busy, he’s out of town and couldn’t make it back. This episode is being handled by Young Master Shen Mingzheng from Shen Film Industry.”

Everyone: “Oh~”

This doubt disappeared by the following morning.

The crew looked like they were in a generous mood, providing a car for shopping and covering the expenses.

Without their leader around, they didn’t need to use their own money—sweet!

The tasks weren’t too difficult either. For example, Ji Mowei, having lost a game, had to carry Li Chu around the supermarket, something that initially made Li Chu excited. But then, he started to feel embarrassed when people started noticing them.

It seemed like the awkwardness was setting in. And the more time passed, the less comfortable it became.

For the seven of them, spending so much time together, these moments of playful bickering were frequent. However, they usually kept it serious when in front of cameras or during official events.

But this time, with the variety show’s relaxed theme, everything felt much more natural. This was their everyday dynamic. It had just never been recorded or shown before.