CHAPTER 237: CHAPTER 237 @HAN LIHENG, SPEAK UP! WE WON’T SCOLD YOU ANYMORE.

"@Gu Yiyi Congratulations to Sister Yi for being the first person to be blacklisted by the scenic area /smile, @Yilu Xiangyang @AllTheGossip shouldn’t these people spreading crazy rumors about Gu Zhi apologize to her?"

"..."

The online opinion completely reversed, and various topics dominated the trending list for the whole night.

Shiyu Film and Television.

Meng Chuan rubbed his eyes after looking at documents all day and habitually opened his phone to glance at the trending searches, only to be taken aback.

As soon as he clicked, he saw topics like #Gu Yiyi Permanently Banned from Mingsha Mountain#, #Gu Zhi and Gu Yiyi Camel Race#, #Gu Yiyi Camel Abuse#, #Gu Zhi Riding a Camel#, etc., coming into view.

He couldn’t help but chuckle softly: "Wow, this is truly spectacular!"

On the side, Qi Hanyu, who had just finished signing a contract, raised an eyebrow slightly, glanced at him, and said nothing.

Meng Chuan couldn’t help but hand the phone over to him, saying, "Brother Qi, look, ’Dear Family’, this variety show is simply the dark horse of the year among dark horses, and this Gu Yiyi is too good at creating drama!"

"And this Gu Zhi, he’s too handsome! Even riding a camel he can go viral!"

Hearing this, the person in front finally reacted, raising his hand to take the phone from him, and glanced at it.

The first trending topic was the official statement from Mingsha Mountain Scenic Area, with heated arguments below.

The second was the video of Gu Zhi racing camels, like a princess in the desert, dashing through a sea of yellow sand, dashing and dapper.

A video shot by a drone of the camel race had already spread across the web, even set to the right BGM, making it appear more stylish and grandiose.

Under the video, there were comments from netizens without any sense of boundaries:

"/Lick the screen, first time seeing such a cool woman riding a camel, wife marry me."

"Riding like that, do you not value your life /flirt."

"I really wish I were that camel being ridden by Gu Zhi /shy."

Qi Hanyu: "..."

He couldn’t help but watch the video for a few seconds longer, where Gu Zhi wore simple casual clothes, the wind lifted her long hair that brushed past her fair cheeks, both hands gripping the reins, her posture upright and tall, truly like a modern-day female general.

Meng Chuan, who was watching him stare at the screen motionlessly, couldn’t stand it and coughed softly, you’re looking too long even if it’s good-looking!

Qi Hanyu finally snapped out of it, his eyes slightly cold as he glanced at the remaining topics, quickly handing back the phone.

"Let Qi Yunlin issue an apology statement and handle this properly," Qi Hanyu said in a tone that brooked no rejection, "the reputation of the Qi Family cannot be ruined in his hands."

Meng Chuan was a bit stunned but soon understood, though still confused, since when did Brother Qi care about the Qi Family’s reputation? And even bother about such matters with the young master!?

However, he didn’t dare to ask more and immediately went to inform Qi Yunlin’s studio.

Then he heard the person in front command again: "Suppress unnecessary heat, keep what needs to be kept."

Meng Chuan was more confused now, what’s to keep and what’s not to keep? Brother Qi’s intentions were becoming increasingly difficult to fathom!

He pondered for a while before going about his tasks.

The ’Dear Family’ variety show exploded once again in a unique way, and the ones happiest were the production team, laughing uncontrollably at this moment.

They hadn’t expected such a small competition to trigger such huge follow-ups, originally thinking that having the two squabble and race camels would be exciting enough.

Unexpectedly, before Gu Zhi even made any moves, Gu Yiyi contributed so many topics by herself.

Indeed, it was an efficient live broadcast (not really).

And the guests on camera were unaware of this, it wasn’t until Qi Yunlin hurriedly took a call and returned that Han Liheng and the others somewhat realized what was happening.

Checking online for follow-ups, they almost dropped their phones in shock.

Seeing that photo of Xiao Wu injured, they were even more taken aback, blurting out, "Holy crap! So ruthless?"

"What?" Han Mu glanced disdainfully at him.

"Nothing," Han Liheng held the phone, not telling her, his gaze sweeping across the distant Gu Zhi and Jiang Xiangwan, recalling something but holding back from speaking.

Previously, he had been criticized online for his outspoken remarks, called out for being an emotionally unintelligent straight man; it seemed he should really keep quiet now.

But he hadn’t expected Gu Yiyi to be so ruthless, beating the camel like that just to win!

The senior he once admired and pursued, how many more false pretenses did she have?

[hhh Brother Burger also saw the trending? Did he want to say something but didn’t dare?]

[Suddenly missing the days when Brother Burger had no filter hhh.]

[@Han Liheng, just say it! We won’t scold you anymore.]

[Brother Burger: Yesterday you ignored me, today you can’t afford to reach me :)]

Qi Yunlin finished the call, his expression equally grim, he hadn’t expected Qi Hanyu to involve himself in this matter, demanding him to publicly apologize on Weibo.

However, causing such a big commotion, issuing an apology statement was his only solution now, or else he’d become like Gu Yiyi, someone who refused to apologize for harming animals, with his reputation completely ruined.

If it weren’t for Gu Yiyi, this matter wouldn’t have blown up so much!

He really didn’t know what’s gotten into her lately, repeatedly making scandalous headlines.

Qi Yunlin immediately posted an apology statement as written by the studio and assumed all medical and compensation costs for the camel.

As soon as his apology statement was released, Gu Yiyi once again became the target of public criticism.

Compared to Qi Yunlin’s timely and sincere attitude in admitting his mistake, Gu Yiyi’s repeated mudslinging and playing dead after the fact appeared even worse.

"Qi Yunlin’s apology is quite timely, now let’s see @Gu Yiyi’s response?"

"Apologizing only after the incident happened, what if these things hadn’t come to light, would Xiangzi’s lashes be in vain?"

"Tsk, the Lin Yi couple backstabbing each other, love this kind of drama / eating melons, @Gu Yiyi how long do you plan to play dead?"

"Fake heiress stay away from Director Qi, Director Qi knows his mistakes and can amend them, they’re not in the same league as those fake heiresses deliberately stirring things / smile."

"Damn scumbag, backstabbing Yiyi, you won’t meet a good end."

There were all kinds of things being said online.

Gu Zhi, however, didn’t mind, she had long expected this turn of events; the program team and scenic area would not let it slide easily. The Gu Family was not the same Gu Family as before, with the ability to suppress anything?

She just sent a message to Dai Qian, asking him to handle something.

And casually reposted the tweet from the camel’s caretaker @ her:

Gu Zhi reposted the tweet about the little camel in the desert //: Had a great time with Tangyuan, already in talks to adopt, hoping for approval.

Seeing Gu Zhi’s response, netizens were even more surprised, praising her one after another.

"Wow, Gu Zhi is truly beautiful and kind, this is true animal love! / thumbs up."

"So envious of the camel adopted by Gu Zhi, I also want to be adopted by a beautiful woman / about to cry."

"Destined connection / cheering, gained a pet from a single trip."

"Gu Zhi is so gentle! I’ve become a fan!"

The caretaker was equally astonished receiving Gu Zhi’s reply, overwhelmed with joy, and expressed gratitude to Gu Zhi.

Gu Zhi didn’t look at Weibo anymore; she received a series of questioning messages from the Qin brothers on WeChat, all asking about her condition, whether she was hurt.

Gu Zhi replied to each one, when suddenly a call popped up on her phone, the name "Emperor Qi" lighting up brightly on the screen.