Chapter 50

Chapter 50

This time in Paris, Fashion Week is split into two shows, with the men's and women's events happening simultaneously but at different locations.

Ning Yuyi wasn't too interested in Fashion Week. She initially wanted to accompany Lin Yiyuan, but in the end, she was handed over to Xie Lou.

Lin Yiyuan instructed Xie Lou to show Ningning more haute couture pieces, and then cheerfully dragged Xie Yezhou and Xie Yinan to see the women's fashion.

Ever since Fan Zhongchuan's last exposure, he no longer avoided the Xie family parents and accompanied Ning Yuyi to the men's fashion show.

After one show, Ning Yuyi was almost nodding off. If not for Xie Lou occasionally asking, "What do you think of this piece?", he would have long since fallen asleep leaning against Fan Zhongchuan.

Since Lin Yiyuan insisted on picking out several outfits, Ning Yuyi chose a few that weren't too flashy or too avant-garde, took some photos, and planned to show them to Lin Yiyuan just to fulfill the task.

……

He Xiaoxiao entered with Xu Yingzhe, so she couldn't enter the women's show alone and had to accompany him to the men's show.

After watching a brief segment of the runway show, she suddenly spotted a familiar face across the room.

——Ning Yuyi is here too?

He Xiaoxiao squinted at the unsuspecting Ning Yuyi across the way and took a video with her phone.

While recording, the middle-aged man next to Ning Yuyi leaned in to say something, and they appeared very close.

He Xiaoxiao recognized the "middle-aged man" from economic magazines.

Xie Lou, the current head of the Xie family and in charge of the Xie Corporation.

He Xiaoxiao sent the video and pictures to her agent.

He Xiaoxiao —— Contact an influencer to post it and buy a trending topic. Deduct the cost from my account.

Geng Hui —— Xie Lou? Can we really post this?

He Xiaoxiao —— No one will know it came from me. I'll be back in the country tonight.

Geng Hui —— Alright. Should we censor Xie Lou's face?

He Xiaoxiao —— No need. Ning Yuyi isn't that influential, but adding Xie Lou will make the topic even more explosive.

Geng Hui —— Got it. I'll contact our sources.

He Xiaoxiao —— Alright. I'll arrive in Hai City tomorrow morning. Pick me up.

He Xiaoxiao exited WeChat and shut down her phone, only to meet Xu Yingzhe's gaze when she looked up.

"Got what you wanted?" Xu Yingzhe raised an eyebrow.

"Yes." He Xiaoxiao wasn't keen on discussing the details with him.

Xu Yingzhe took a leisurely glance in Ning Yuyi's direction.

With He Xiaoxiao taking the lead in dealing with Ning Yuyi and Xie Yezhou for him, he couldn't be more pleased.

……

After leaving the runway show, Lin Yiyuan's women's fashion segment was still a bit away. Xie Lou went in to find her, so Ning Yuyi took Fan Zhongchuan to a nearby café to sit for a while.

After stepping out into the cold breeze, Ning Yuyi finally felt rejuvenated. He ordered a coffee and a small cake and began fiddling with his phone.

When the coffee was served, Fan Zhongchuan first filled a cup with sugar before handing it to Ning Yuyi.

"Damn it," Ning Yuyi suddenly exclaimed, "I've been photographed again?"

"What happened?" Fan Zhongchuan took the phone from him and glanced at it, frowning, "The first picture is from the hotel, and the second is a video from the runway show."

"Yes, and they were sitting right across from us." Ning Yuyi looked up at Fan Zhongchuan with a troubled expression, "Why is it always me getting snapped?"

Fan Zhongchuan was texting Xie Yezhou and Xie Yinan.

Ning Yuyi leaned on the table, repeatedly watching the video on his phone and agitatedly running his fingers through his hair.

"Don't fuss." Fan Zhongchuan held his hand, "Fenghua's team will handle it."

"I know, but it feels like I'm always being watched," Ning Yuyi expressed, feeling a weight on his chest, "It's one thing in our country where I'm somewhat in the public eye, but how can I be photographed even in Paris?"

Fan Zhongchuan stood up, holding Ning Yuyi, his chin resting against Ning Yuyi's head.

"Let's head back to the hotel."

Xie Yezhou and Xie Yinan returned to the hotel upon receiving the news, and when Ning Yuyi got back, Lin Yiyuan examined him thoroughly.

"Ningning, let me see. Don't be upset, Fenghua's PR department is on it."

"Mhm."

At this time, Xie Yinan was looking at the comments on Weibo. The whistleblower seemed to have hired trolls, and with other fans masquerading under fake profiles, the negative comments overwhelmed those from Ning Yuyi's fans.

[OMG, I'm totally shocked by this video!]

[Ning Yuyi's fans keep calling him 'baby'. Ha, a 'baby' sleeping with a fifty-year-old man?]

[Seriously, how is this different from Yu Sihan? This seems even wilder. All with members of the Xie family. A whole family playing with one person?]

[Rich folks for sure, they really know how to save money. The whole family shares one, maximum cost-efficiency.]

[Where are Xie Yezhou's fans? Always claiming Xu Yingzhe has no influence or followers. At least Xu Yingzhe is loyal to his wife. What about Xie Yezhou? Sharing the same man with his brother and father?]

[I'll keep my opinions to myself for now. Every controversy about Ning Yuyi seems to turn around eventually. Let's wait and see.]

[The past reversals were because he clung to the Xie family, right? Gross.]

[Tsk, tsk. Just one thing to say... Poor Mrs. Xie.]

[Oh my God, this is... I'm just a passerby, but I'm shocked. Aren't Xie Yezhou, Xie Yinan, and Xie Lou father and sons? How are they all connected to Ning Yuyi?]

[This comment has been deleted]

[Hold on, why delete my comment? Did I say something wrong? I'm just curious what kind of alluring charm can attract so many people like this.]

[Even novels wouldn't dare to write like this. This scoop is massive!]

Naturally, there were also more balanced comments. Some questioned why it wasn't Ning Yuyi dating Xie Yezhou and then meeting the parents.

However, this comment was quickly overwhelmed and deleted by Xie Yezhou's fans, his troll army, and detractors.

Upon Ning Yuyi's entry, Xie Yinan finally lifted his eyes from his phone.

"Ningning," Xie Yinan called out softly.

"Hmm?"

Ning Yuyi responded and then saw both Xie Yezhou and Xie Yinan gazing at him.

He had a vague idea of what they were implying.

Reflecting on the Xie family's attitude toward him in recent months, every gesture communicated their sentiments.

Yet, the hurtful words from a close friend during middle school still haunted him.

Lost in thought, Ning Yuyi suddenly felt a comforting hand on his forehead.

Fan Zhongchuan was silently offering encouragement.

Ning Yuyi closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and nodded.

"Let's go public then. It's not a big deal anyway."

As soon as he finished, there was a palpable uplift in the room's mood.

Xie Yezhou tried to contain his smile, casually picking up his phone to log into Weibo, but internally, a miniature version of him was jubilantly dancing.

Xie Lou was remotely instructing the company to post on their official Weibo, boosting Ning Yuyi's profile.

Meanwhile, Lin Yiyuan was sharing Ning Yuyi's photos on her social circle, introducing her "younger son" to her close friends.

Having overseen Fenghua for years, Xie Yinan was all too familiar with the entertainment industry's dynamics. After posting a Weibo update, he promptly secured a trending spot for himself.

—— Directly landing at the top spot.

Money was never an issue for the Xie family.

Soon after, a new trending topic emerged on Weibo.

#NingYuyiXieFamily#

Bystanders, just out for some gossip, initially thought this was another juicy story. Clicking in, they were stunned for a few seconds and frantically verified the authenticity of the account.

Xie YeZhou V: Let's get acquainted! This is my recently found younger brother @Ning YuYi [DNA proof image].

FengHua Entertainment - Xie YiNan: Meet my brother, thank you @Ning YuYi.

Xie Corporation: Introducing our young master @Ning YuYi.

Three consecutive comments, so astoundingly unexpected that even the haters don’t know how to respond.

Soon after, there was another post that drew even more attention.

Both Xie Corporation and Xie YeZhou and Xie YiNan simultaneously posted identical tweets, warning those who insulted in the recent controversy. They have engaged lawyers from Xie Corporation and FengHua Entertainment.

Quickly, Ning YuYi noticed a significant drop in the previous negative comments.

[??? Am I blind or was my account hacked?]

[My God! Wasn’t the younger son of the Xie family lost when he was young?]

[Whoa, I just said this is more fantastical than fiction. I was wrong; no story can compare to this... shocking!]

[Hahaha, glad I just watched silently without commenting. Those who insulted must be feeling the burn now!]

[They probably don’t have time to feel the burn; they’re probably too busy deleting their comments.]

[I'm so jealous, I wish I had two amazing brothers like that.]

[No wonder Xie YeZhou was so kind to Ning YuYi. Even before recognizing via the DNA test, he seemed fond of him. Is this the power of blood ties?]

[Those who previously compared Yu SiHan to our Ning should come out now. Heck, you blocked me and deleted my comment when I confronted you. Dare to continue the feud?]

[Oh my... So that’s why the orphanage got a renovation. I thought the dean had secured some funding. Seems like it was a donation from the Xie family.]

Xie Corporation V replies: [No donation. We'll establish a long-term collaboration, funding the children’s upbringing. Promising kids will have the opportunity to work at Xie Corp.]

[Damn, work at Xie Corp??? That's awesome!]

[That's commendable. I volunteered at that orphanage. The children had it tough despite being fed. With Xie's support, their lives should improve greatly.]

The fan groups of Xie YeZhou and Ning YuYi are now buzzing with activity.

While Ning YuYi's fans express joy, the fans of Xie YeZhou are more in shock.

One passionate fan even suggested: "YeZhou's younger brother is now our brother too. Let's support him together."

With the inclusion of Xie YeZhou’s fans, the overwhelmingly few comments have now completely tilted in favor of Ning YuYi.

Many bystanders can't help but exclaim, "Even fiction wouldn’t dare to plot this way. Can't believe this is real life!"

In no time, the entertainment industry, local news, and business news were all buzzing about it. Few even questioned the presence of another person, Fan ZhongChuan, next to the Xie building in the video.

But such doubts were quickly rebutted.

[The Fan family and the Xie family have always been close. Isn't it natural for them to be together?]

[Did the two of them become relatives? Can't Fan ZhongChuan attend a fashion show? Can't he just happen to sit there?]

[Are the haters running out of things to criticize?]

[??? I can't even bother to insult you. Such an idiot.]

Ning YuYi delightedly read the protective comments from Xie YeZhou's fans.

Xie YiNan was on the phone with the legal department. Ning YuYi overheard and nudged Xie YeZhou, who was smiling at his phone.

"What's the matter?" Xie YeZhou, trying not to smile too broadly, inquired.

Ning YuYi pointed at Xie YiNan: "Are you really going to sue them?"

"Of course," Xie YeZhou replied, thinking of the previous comments, "They didn't hesitate to insult you without knowing the truth. They weren’t as considerate as you are now."

Ning YuYi sighed in acknowledgment.

"It's okay. Other than the leading influencers and trolls, most people won't face serious repercussions—just a mark on their record, preventing them from taking government exams," Xie YeZhou comforted him, patting his head. "Your hair's grown a lot. Trim it when we get back."

"Okay."

Author's Note: The part you've all been waiting for is here. He XiaoXiao and Xu YingZhe will be addressed later. Don't worry, Ning won't be wronged!