Shen Tang hadn't expected this matter to be exposed by Anran, but she didn't intend to hide it in the first place.
The only reason she hadn't talked about it was that she didn't really like exposing her private affairs.
"Ah yes, I got married," Shen Tang didn't want to discuss this matter much. She changed the topic and said, "I'm starting the game!"
At first, Shen Tang was still a bit worried about Gu Huaian's gaming skills, after all, he had been a complete novice last time they played together.
Unexpectedly, this time she was completely carried by him.
She couldn't help suspecting that there was a professional eSports player on the other end of the phone instead of Gu Huaian.
"Gu Huaian, did you hire someone to boost your account?"
"What?!" Meow Meow's voice unintentionally went higher in pitch.
She couldn't help wondering if she had misheard. Otherwise, how could she hear her cousin's name?
Shen Tang was also a bit nervous. Gu Huaian was quite famous, could Meow Meow know him? ...
She weakly asked, "You know him?"
Meow Meow stammeringly explained: "No, no, I don't know him. It's just that this name sounds so familiar. Could he be that tycoon Gu Huaian..."
On the other side of the phone screen, Gu Huaian's mouth curved into a smile.
He still remembered that when he first visited the family mansion, Shen Tang and her cousin didn't get along well.
He had just wondered how the two were now close enough to play games together. Now it seemed like they still didn't know each other's real identities.
He suddenly felt a bit curious to know what their reactions would be once they found out the truth.
Logically, any smart person would have figured out his identity already. But her cousin did seem to have some mental issues.
Also, the twins had spent most of their years abroad, and even when they returned to China, they didn't interact with the rest of Gu's family.
So up until the end of the game, they still didn't know they actually knew each other.
After the game ended, Shen Tang still couldn't resist asking that question:
"Gu Huaian, how did your gaming skills improve so quickly?"
"I hired a professional coach. If I'm going to play, I must strive to be the best."
No matter what he did, Gu Huaian had to be the best at it.
He used to think gaming was a waste of time and not a proper career, but now he suddenly appreciated the charm of eSports.
What Gu Huaian didn't say was that he was also planning to invest in a gaming club to surprise Shen Tang.
The two chatted for a while longer before Shen Tang unknowingly fell asleep.
In the next few days, Shen Tang's performance on the variety show gradually changed many people's views of her. After all, one can only pretend for so long, it's impossible to fake it forever.
This kind of variety show where they did nothing but livestream except for sleeping was almost like an exposé of the entertainment industry, there would always be people who couldn't persevere.
Shen Tang was gaining more and more fans, and her fan club was also growing rapidly. There were now people in the livestream comments speaking up for her.
As for the antis, they only chose to believe what they wanted to believe.
A few days passed swiftly, and it was time for Shen Tang to leave.
The female lead hugged Shen Tang's waist and cried, her face full of reluctance, "Sis Tang, I really don't want you to leave."
"Are you going to miss me or my cooking then?"
The female lead was silent for a moment. "Why can't I miss both?"
【Hahaha, I'm starting to believe Shen Tang's cooking must be delicious!】
【I'm suddenly quite curious, just how tasty is Shen Tang's cooking?】
【Am I the only one envious of Shen Tang's monstrous strength? One punch and she could send someone flying】
【The clout-chaser is finally gone, seeing her everyday was such an eyesore】
The other guest stars were also very reluctant to part, but she had to leave eventually.
When Shen Tang left, the big white goose ran over, craning its neck and honking twice, seemingly very reluctant to see her go as well.
Shen Tang stroked the big white goose's head, "Big White, I'm leaving now. Be good and watch the house, or I'll stew you in an iron pot."
Big White's honking stopped abruptly.
【Hahaha, even Big White gets bullied by Shen Tang】
As she walked out, the granny from next door came over. She handed Shen Tang a basket full of vegetables.
"They're all vegetables from my own garden, don't look down on them."
"How could I, I don't even have time to thank you yet."
Shen Tang happily accepted the basket, and in return, stuffed the granny a tightly-tied bag, its contents unseen.
"Granny, this is a gift for you. Remember to open it when you get home."
"What a good child, thank you..."
Shen Tang quickly got in the car and left. The guest stars felt somewhat lost.
"Is the next guest star coming tomorrow already?"
"Yeah, wonder if they can cook well too."
"Are they very strong as well?"
【Why do I feel like the next guest is going to be Alexander the Great? It'd be disastrous if they don't perform as well as Shen Tang】
【Shen Tang performed well? What joke is that?】
The livestream comments quickly descended into chaos again.
Not long after Shen Tang returned home, she received a message from her agent. It was a Word document, recording both the good and bad parts of her performance on the show.
Shen Tang was surprised that Pei Kesong had reviewed it so seriously. It was just a variety show, yet she had prepared such detailed analyses.
She suddenly felt a tinge of regret - someone like her probably didn't deserve an agent as diligent as Pei Kesong. With Pei Kesong's attitude, she could have easily brought an Oscar-winning actor or actress under her wing instead.
She suddenly wanted to meet up with Pei Kesong to talk things through.
Just then, she received a WeChat message from Meow Meow.
【Sis Monkey, are you free to meet up?】
She immediately gave her a call, which got picked up almost instantly.
"What's the matter? Did something happen?"
"I..."
Meow Meow sounded a bit hesitant over the phone.
"Just tell me straight out if you have anything to say." The two had known each other for quite some time already. Shen Tang considered herself quite familiar with Meow Meow's personality - she was an adorable girl. But Shen Tang herself was a public figure who knew many people, so she didn't dare take any risks with her identity.
"Nevermind, it's nothing much. Just that my cousin has the same name as your husband."
Shen Tang: "???"
"Your cousin?"
"Yeah. My cousin is also called Gu Huaian. He always wears a long face every day, with nothing but work on his mind. And he recently married some Z-list celebrity hated by everyone. I was so pissed."
Now Shen Tang was finding this more and more familiar. She suddenly recalled that she and Meow Meow had mocked her cousin's on-screen romance before. To think that she would become the gossip target herself, what an ironic joke.
Wait... Gu Huaian has more than one cousin? Could Meow Meow be that girl at the family mansion who seemed to have some major illness...
Shen Tang sucked in a breath of cold air.
"Sis Monkey, what's wrong?"
Shen Tang awkwardly laughed. Her mind was filled with just one thought - she must not expose her identity.
"Nothing much. You're probably overthinking it. My husband is just an average office worker - he has a huge beer belly, acne all over his face, and even a bald head. He's completely different from that Gu Huaian, it's like heaven and earth."
As Shen Tang turned around, she met Gu Huanian's eyes directly.
Her heart thumped. When did this guy get here?!
Ahhhhh, I'm so dead!
