The Useless Stepmom Brings Her Kids to Reality TV Shows to Photograph Them - Chapter 142
142 She’s Not My Ex-Girlfriend
“Although you’ve guessed it, we still have to announce it officially.”
[We already know!]
[Everyone, pay attention to Li Yanchen’s reaction.]
[The director’s ability to create suspense is first-class.]
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Nannan glanced at Lin Wan from the corner of her eyes and noticed that she appeared nonchalant.
Ji Hanzhi was a surprise guest for the second episode. Unlike Lin Wan’s popularity that came from the Li family, Ji Hanzhi had built her fame on her own.
“Our flying guests have a pair of especially cute twin daughters. She is the champion of “My Mother Is Superman” and also the most beautiful mother in Chongzhou. She is Ji Hanzhi. Tomorrow at ten in the morning, she will be landing in Lan Village with her two daughters. We will gather at the entrance at nine in the morning to welcome her here.”
Li Yanchen’s brows furrowed ever so slightly.
At Yun City Hotel, Ji Hanzhi was also watching the live broadcast. She focused specifically on Li Yanchen’s reaction but did not see anything out of the ordinary.
Three years ago, the man had been the same.
[Guys, did Li Yanchen react at all?]
[No. Not at all. The others reacted more than him.]
[Is it because he is still in shock?]
[Lin Wan doesn’t seem to know anything either. She’s just her usual self.]
“Everyone is free to do whatever they want for the rest of the evening.”
[So, they made everyone gather just to announce that?]
[What else did you expect? This is the show’s ritual. They always gather everyone in one place if the Festival Group has an announcement.]
The four families left. Xia Mo walked with Lin Wan. “Wanwan, wait for me.”
“Um… Li Yanchen asked me to walk with him.”
“Ah, okay. I will come to your house later, them.” Xia M seemed to want to say something more, but she stopped herself.
“What’s wrong?” asked Lin Wan, seeing that Xia Mo behaved strangely.
“Nothing! I don’t have any more missions and I feel quite bored. So, I will visit you later, alright?”
“Alright,” said Lin Wan.
‘Who was Ji Hanzhi? Winner of “My Mother is Superman”? “The most beautiful mother”? Was there even a title like that?’ Li Zexin and Li Zekai had many questions in their minds.
They moved near Li Zexuan. “Brother, do you know Ji Hanzhi?”
Li Zexuan pulled his two younger brothers to the side. “Wait here.”
Li Zexuan knew it. Vivi had already sent him the guest list before the show started. He did not comment or get involved because it was his father’s matter.
Lin Wan followed Li Yanchen to the ridge. Night had just fallen.
“Wanwan, I had no idea Ji Hanzhi was the flying guest.” He clutched at her hand.
Lin Wan was confused. “So? Is she someone I need to know about?”
He faced her. “There was a rumor online that she is my girlfriend.”
Lin Wan was speechless.
“It’s just one-sided love. We barely even interacted. Once, when I was on a business trip to Chongzhou, I drove past a community. She was trying to get hold of a taxi with a child in her arms. I was driving at that time,” Li Yanchen hurriedly explained.
“I drove her to the hospital and paid for the medical bills that one time because she seemed to be in a bad situation. She insisted on returning my money, so we added each other on WeChat. Later, someone greatly edited the chat history and leaked it. Ji Hanzhi clarified that we weren’t together. So, the netizens just assumed she was my ex.” Li Yanchen hadn’t found it necessary to clarify things as it would only add to the groundless rumor.
“It made the headlines, but I just ignored it. I didn’t clarify things. The people just assumed that my silence meant that everything was true. They were convinced that Ji Hanzhi was my ex-girlfriend. The matter just died down afterwards. I don’t know why the Festival Group invited her to be their flying guest.”
Lin Wan was amused that he felt he had to justify something like that. She caressed his cheek. “Mr. Li, are you afraid that I am jealous?”
“I… I just don’t want there to be any misunderstandings. To me, she is a stranger and nothing more.”
“I know,” said Lin Wan. “I believe you. The Festival Group might have invited her to unearth past scandals to boost their popularity.” For the first time, Lin Wan felt that this variety show was no different from others. They could stoop to any level for popularity.
“Don’t worry. I won’t even interact with her.” Li Yanchen’s eyes didn’t waver as he looked at Lin Wan.
“You called me here just for this?”
“Yes. I wanted to clarify.”
“Is that why Xia Mo was being strange?” Lin Wan wondered aloud.
“It might be.”
“Hm… well, thank you for clarifying. I won’t misunderstand anything now. Let’s go home?’ Lin Wan wrapped her arms around Li Yanchen. “You are a thirty-something old man. I know you don’t have the energy to do whatever you want.”
Li Yanchen was speechless. “I will show you what I can do tonight.”
“Let’s go!” Lin Wan let go of his hand and ran home.
At the hexagonal Pavilion in Lan Village, Li Zexuan was in an emergency meeting with his two brothers.
“Ji Hanzhi is daddy’s ex-girlfriend?!” Li Zekai clenched his little fists. “I thought daddy didn’t date anyone after mom passed away!”
“It might be just a rumor spread by someone else,” said Li Zexin, who was much calmer than his little brother. “Dad didn’t admit to it at all.”
“Daddy doesn’t have a girlfriend. He only had two wives, mom and Auntie Lin,” said Li Zekai righteously.
“Jiejie, that’s not what having two wives means. I don’t know how to explain to you. Shouldn’t we think of a way to deal with this new woman? Maybe she spread the rumor!” Li Zexin couldn’t hold back anymore.
“Is Ji Hanzhi that famous? Is she a big star too? Will Ms. Lin be outdone?” Li Zexin started to worry about Lin Wan.
“Ms. Lin doesn’t seem to know about it yet, but father called her away to talk with her. I think he is going to tell her about this,” said Li Zexuan “If the rumor isn’t true, then it must be just Ji Hanzhi’s one-sided obsession.”
“But we can’t let Ms. Lin lose to Ji Hanzhi.” Li Zexin didn’t care if it was true or not. He just didn’t want Lin Wan to be outdone by others.
“Ms. Lin is very calm. She doesn’t care. I am afraid she will dress very casually tomorrow again,” said Li Zexuan. “When people see how beautiful Ji Hanzhi is, they will all be on her side. We have to help Ms. Lin! I will call Vivi!”
“Brother, you can’t ask a makeup artist to come here! That will be against the Festival Group’s rules,” Li Zexin reminded him.
“Then what should I do? The Festival Group might have their own makeup artist! Should I go and beg them?” Li Zexuan suggested.
“Brother, we’ll go with you.” Li Zexuan said as he pulled on Li Zexuan’s hand.
The three children ran to the Festival Group’s office. The staff had just finished eating. When they saw Li Zexuan and the others appear, they all looked over in confusion.
Li Zexuan directly went to the person in charge.
“Is there something wrong?”
“Uncle, I have a favor to ask of you. Do you have a makeup artist in your team?” Li Zexuan asked in a small voice.
“Yes. Why?”
“Can we borrow them for just half an hour tomorrow? At eight in the morning,” said Li Zexin.
“Will that be okay with you, Teacher Su?” asked the person-in-charge to the makeup artist.
“Sure. Who needs makeup?” Su Hong asked the children.
“We want you to make Ms. Lin pretty,” said Li Zexin.
