Although 祝语成 doesn't have a vast fanbase, they are genuinely loyal, unlike some accounts with millions of followers, half of which are fake purchased ones.

The moment he posted on Weibo, a multitude of fans instantly noticed.

一颗卤蛋: What's going on? Do 俞安桐 and 刑厉轩 know each other? Are they a couple?

咩哈哈: Hmm... so they're in a relationship? One’s a contestant, and the other’s a judge? Isn't that unfair to the other participants?

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猕猴桃: I'm confused? What's the gossip? Someone, please explain.

课代表来了: It's about a popular cooking show. A contestant and a judge seem to know each other, and from the blogger's post, they appear to be in a relationship.

萌混过关: I watched the latest episode and felt the new judge's gaze on 俞安桐 was odd. So they are really dating?

喵喵喵: We can't be sure if they're a couple or there's a sugar relationship. Maybe it's another 蔡莹莹 and 贾思博 situation.

木马计: I saw the program and noticed some fans "shipping" them. I thought it was quite intriguing. But if it's real, it feels kind of strange.

Someone took a screenshot of 祝语成's Weibo post and submitted it to a popular critique blogger.

挖煤去了: Is the critique blogger around?

挖煤去了: [Screenshot]

挖煤去了: I've been following the show "The Culinary God is Here!" and just found out that a contestant and a judge seem to have a close relationship outside. Not sure if they're lovers or it's a sugar relationship. It's like the show has become their personal playground. Might as well give the championship to 俞安桐.

The critique blogger immediately recognized the potential for a trending topic and quickly shared the fan's submission.

僵尸爷爷: What's the deal with this show? Always something controversial! Is it even worth watching anymore?

咸鱼躺: The latest episode was recorded just under half a month ago. She's moved fast, hooking up with a sponsor. Any tips on how to catch a sponsor? I'd love to know.

看瓜大爷: Your reading comprehension is seriously lacking.

小红帽: He's not wrong though. From the original post, it seems like 俞安桐 knew the sponsor before the show. Now, with the sponsor being a judge, there might be a conflict of interest.

酱黄瓜: I believe they might be a couple. A sugar relationship would have a different vibe. The way 刑厉轩 looks at 俞安桐 on the show is full of warmth and affection, quite different from his attitude towards other contestants.

打卡: As much as I adore their chemistry, if 刑厉轩 misuses his position as a sponsor and judge to favor 俞安桐, this needs to be condemned!

魔晶玉: "The Culinary God is Here!" What's happening now?!

Before heading to bed, Zhu Yucheng took a quick glance at his Weibo, noticing an unusual spike in shares and comments – something he had never experienced before.

Upon closer inspection, he realized he had inadvertently stirred controversy. He hadn’t anticipated that people would interpret his post in such a manner.

Deleting the post now would be pointless. After some thought, he published another tweet.

SweetOrange_v: Folks, don’t let promotional accounts mislead you. While they indeed know each other, where is the evidence suggesting nepotism or foul play? Considering Yu Antong’s culinary prowess, does he really need to resort to such tactics?

Even with Zhu Yucheng's clarification, some remained skeptical about the entire situation.

MahaFish: And you'd know? Would they openly admit to their backstage dealings?

MaskFace: Trying to whitewash with his cooking skills now, are we?

EssenceOil: Regardless of any personal connections, it’s essential to maintain impartiality.

Zhu Yucheng was infuriated by these detractors. No matter how he explained, some just wanted to dwell in their suspicions.

Exhausted after a lengthy mobile session and a few heated online disputes, he decided to sleep, planning to address the situation the following day.

Waking up, he saw his post’s interactions had multiplied. Unlike the previous night's comments, many were now expressing their views rationally.

BuyCarsN'Homes: Making baseless accusations without evidence is unfair and misleading.

ButterHotpot: As long as fairness and justice are maintained, personal acquaintances shouldn't be an issue.

TicTacToe: Those accusing him of using his skills as a cover probably haven’t dined at the Xianren Feast.

RibLover: Indeed! Anyone who has tasted the steamed ribs at Xianren Feast wouldn't say such things. I’m craving their soft and savory ribs now.

PopcornChicken: Why mention Xianren Feast early in the morning? Now I'm hungry!

ThousandLayerTofu: Ugh, now I’m drooling too. Trying not to think about food only makes me crave it more. I remember every taste and aroma, but I’m too lazy to get out of bed!

PineapplePastry: Fortunately, I have a pack of Xianren Feast frozen dumplings in my fridge. Forget this drama; I'm off to cook some dumplings!

UpdateFasterAuthor: Wow! I just checked Xing Lixuan's profile, and you won’t believe what I found!

GossipExpert: What did you find? If you leave us hanging, may all the novels you follow never get updated!

UpdateFasterAuthor: Don't curse me! I got so excited I forgot to screenshot. Be right back!

UpdateFasterAuthor: [Extended screenshot!]

OldGossipHound: That's quite a revelation! Turns out we were the uninformed ones.

Apart from the affluent scions of wealthy families, how many average folks know their local tycoons by name? Given Xing Lixuan's low-profile nature, most viewers of "Chef God" brushed him off as a small business owner upon hearing the unfamiliar brand name of the fridge. The discovery of his actual net worth came as quite a shock.

UpdateFasterAuthor: He's the wealthiest man in Jiang City! Chairman of Jiang Yue Group! Half the city's real estate belongs to his family!

FeelingSalty: Feeling so small right now, shedding tears online.

To protect Yu An-Tong from any negative online comments, Xing Li-Xuan had set up monitoring from the beginning, and thus was promptly informed by his subordinate.

"Mr. Xing, should we engage influencers to shift the public sentiment?" Concerning the CEO's wife, the subordinate didn't dare make a decision without consulting.

"No need." After Xing Li-Xuan viewed the screenshot of a user’s post about his personal information, he said, "Update my personal data."

The subordinate looked puzzled. "What's the point? Online rumors suggest Mrs. Yu used her connections to get ahead. How will updating your profile help?"

Xing Li-Xuan calmly stated, "Change my marital status to 'Married' and add 'Spouse: Yu An-Tong'."

The subordinate paused for a second, then it clicked. "I'll handle it immediately."

After updating Mr. Xing's personal details, the subordinate continued monitoring online chatter.

User MelonGrower posted: OMG! After seeing that screenshot, I did a search and Mr. Xing's profile has been updated! [Picture]

User SweetSourFish exclaimed: Holy cow! He’s married!

User RiceWineDumpling commented: All these speculations about them being a sugar couple, and turns out they're legally wedded!

User LostSoulValley noted: Let's not deflect. No matter how wealthy Xing Li-Xuan is or their marital status, it doesn’t change the fact of their capital manipulation and biased reviews.

User MeatNoodle countered: Seriously? Yu An-Tong's culinary skills are evident to all. It’s only a handful making baseless accusations.

User MercuryRetrograde stated: The way Xing Li-Xuan reviews Yu An-Tong compared to others is clearly biased!

User OctopusMonster retorted: What's wrong with him being tender to his own wife? Must he be kind to everyone to be fair? That’s not fairness, that's universal air conditioning!

User MelonGrower added: Let’s not fight. Initially, I was skeptical of the post too. But after researching Xing Li-Xuan and Jiang Group, it’s evident they don’t need to engage in shady tactics.

User WiseFool observed: Finally, some sense! Those involved in scandals either seek fame or profit. If Yu wanted fame, Mr. Xing could set up a talent agency for her. For promoting their culinary event, hiring celebrities for ads would be more cost-effective than manipulating a show.

User WiseFool continued: As for profits, it’s laughable. Yu is married to a man who owns over half the properties in the city. Even with a top chef title, the benefits would be minuscule to them.

User BigAxe mused: Right, they lack nothing. They don't need a title by dubious means.

User AskIfYouDontKnow wondered: But why participate in the show if Yu doesn't care about winning?

User WiseFool clarified: It's not that she doesn't value victory, who doesn’t like winning with their own merit? But given their stature, the title isn’t of paramount importance, and certainly not worth engaging in deceit.

User BigAxe guessed: Maybe she’s just really good at cooking and wanted to have some fun and prove herself on the show.

Yu An-Tong had seen the plethora of comments about him online. It was his insistence to join the show, and Xing Li-Xuan, out of concern, took time out to be a judge. Xing did a lot for him; he couldn’t let his husband be misunderstood or have his reputation tarnished because of him.

Although he knew even if he remained silent, Xing would handle the situation, Yu still crafted an extensive post, showing off a bit.

Wasn’t Xing Li-Xuan a little jealous when fans paired him with others online? Now was a chance for Yu to flaunt their love and appease his partner.

Yu An-Tong: Seeing the myriad of speculations about my husband and me, I think it’s time to set things straight.

I first joined the show at the invitation of my friend. I thought it would be a good opportunity to promote my brand, "Fairy Feast," so I came.

To clarify, that friend of mine is the manager at Starlight Entertainment Media and is also in charge of the "Top Chef is Here!" project, Han Lele.

Hence, if I genuinely wanted to secure a win using connections, I wouldn't even need my husband's investment to be a judge to accomplish it. Of course, I wouldn't resort to that. I believe in my culinary skills enough to win the top chef title on merit.

As to why my husband decided to become a judge, it's simply because he watched the first two episodes with me. Some contestants were addressing me with endearments like "honey" or pairing me up with others, which made him jealous. He wanted to mark his presence and assert his position as my main man [sly smile].

I noticed many comments about his attitude towards other contestants. In real life, he often appears cold and aloof. While he treats me differently than the others, he is entirely unbiased in his food evaluations. If he were biased, I'd be the first to object since that would reflect a lack of confidence in my cooking skills.

So, to all the fans of "Top Chef," rest assured. There are no behind-the-scenes manipulations in this show. It aims to provide a visual feast of culinary delights.

Before Yu Antong posted on Weibo, he specifically informed Han Lele. Han Lele then had the official "Top Chef" account share Yu Antong's statement and immediately commented on it himself.

Han Lele: "Antong was indeed my invitee. Mr. Xing stepped in as a sponsor for our show during a crucial time when we faced financial difficulties, ensuring the show's smooth continuation. I hadn't anticipated this speculation. (Quietly mentioning, being a witness these days isn't easy, especially when you get teased with romantic hints [dog-head emoji])

Netizens who had been waiting for the official "Top Chef" statement were instantly abuzz.

Author's note: Tongtong: "Honey, are you happy?"

Mr. Xing: "Main wife? How many concubines do you plan to have?"

Tongtong: "…As long as you don’t expose my fan account, I can dream of having an imperial harem full of handsome men!"

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