Beijing Colors Lingering

The following afternoon, a slightly blurry short video sparked heated discussion online.

In the video, a handsome man is seen squatting in front of a slender woman, seemingly looking up and saying something.

The man's posture was humble, his eyes were full of affection, and one could easily imagine the intimacy in his tone when he spoke.

The female protagonist lowered her head and remained silent.

The man's face is roughly visible in the video, but the woman's features are obscured by her long, black, curly hair, making it almost impossible to see her face clearly. However, one can guess from her figure that she is a beautiful woman.

Soon, netizens recognized the man's identity, and some who were good at lip reading analyzed what he said.

Today happens to be Sunday, and many netizens are constantly commenting on this matter, so it quickly climbed to the top of the trending topics list.

Is this really Zhou Yancong?

[I just searched for photos of Zhou Yancong attending previous summits, and after careful comparison, I can basically confirm that it is him.]

[That's definitely him. The blogger who broke the news said he filmed this video at last night's charity auction dinner, and the event was hosted by a foundation under the Huaheng Group.]

[Even a big shot like him has moments of humility and admitting his mistakes; he must really like this girl.]

Who is this girl?

[Her face is unclear; this video was definitely taken secretly from some corner.]

Could she be the daughter of the Cheng family?

I think it's her. This girl looks like a picture of wealth and elegance.

[I also think she's the Cheng family's daughter. Although I can't see her face clearly, her temperament is obviously outstanding. Judging from the Weibo post the big shot made before, he probably genuinely likes her, so it's normal for him to act this way.]

[It might not be her, though. It seems no one has released a photo of her, so nobody knows what she looks like.]

[Could she be a mistress kept by a powerful figure?]

[That's possible.]

The women that powerful figures set their sights on must be beautiful, fair-skinned, and possess exceptional气质 (qi zhi - a combination of temperament, bearing, and style).

It's hard to find true love in an arranged marriage; I bet they're both just having their own affairs.

[Perhaps that Weibo post the big shot made before was just for show; they'll definitely end up being one of those fake, high-society couples.]

Arranged marriages among the wealthy really don't involve true love; the entertainment industry is truly chaotic!

Am I the only one who noticed this girl's haute couture dress? Only three were made worldwide, and it cost a seven-figure sum.

I also caught a glimpse of that emerald necklace; I'd conservatively estimate it to be worth eight figures.

I also noticed the diamond earrings she was wearing; they were clearly very valuable.

[I must say, this big shot is incredibly generous with his gifts!]

Isn't this just the typical setup of a business tycoon and his kept woman?

[It's clearly a case of a man already engaged and a shameless mistress.]

Yes, yes, everyone, please don't glorify this kind of unethical behavior.

……

The two main characters in the video are currently in the study of Jingsheng Manor, unaware of what's happening online.

The warm afternoon sun of winter streamed into the room through the clean, transparent floor-to-ceiling windows, casting dappled shadows.

Zhou Yancong sat in a leather chair, concentrating on his official duties.

Shen Jinsui leaned back on the sofa by the floor-to-ceiling window, holding a tablet computer in her hand, carefully drawing the first draft of a comic.

Behind her was the warm sunshine, as if her whole being was bathed in golden light.

The spacious and luxurious study is filled with a warm and comfortable atmosphere.

"Ding!"

The phone on the table vibrated several times, interrupting Shen Jinsui's train of thought while she was drawing.

Seeing this, she put down her tablet and reached for her phone.

After unlocking her phone, Shen Jinsui checked the unread messages and found they were from a WeChat group chat.

Qiao Yunshu: [Sui Sui, hurry up and open your Weibo account, someone has secretly photographed you and Zhou Yancong.]

He Zhenzhen: [Sui Sui, go check out the comments first. These netizens really have vivid imaginations; it's hilarious.]

Qiao Yunshu: [This video has a great atmosphere.]

He Zhenzhen: [Haha, this candid photography is pretty good.]

Shen Jinsui paused for a few seconds after seeing their message, then opened Weibo and checked the trending topics list.

The top trending topics caught my eye—

Charity Auction Gala

The big boss bowed his head and admitted his mistake

wealthy but fake couple

Business tycoon & beautiful canary

After browsing through the trending topics and various comments, Shen Jinsui smiled helplessly, thinking to herself that these netizens really had a vivid imagination.

She became the other woman in her relationship with Zhou Yancong again, this time as the kept woman.

Zhou Yancong, who was focused on his official duties, noticed Shen Jinsui's change in mood. He immediately looked up at her and asked, "Baby, what's wrong?"

Shen Jinsui got up and walked to Zhou Yancong's side, then sat on his lap, muttering, "So annoying, we were secretly photographed last night."

After Shen Jinsui finished speaking, she handed her phone to Zhou Yancong, indicating that he should take a look first.

Zhou Yancong picked up Shen Jinsui's phone and quickly read the contents on the screen. His brows furrowed slightly, and a sinister glint flashed in his eyes.

A moment later, Zhou Yancong returned the phone to Shen Jinsui, lowered his head and kissed her lips, saying gently, "Don't worry, I'll have someone handle this matter right away."

"Okay." Shen Jinsui took the phone, snuggled back into Zhou Yancong's arms, and then listlessly scrolled through the phone.

Zhou Yancong picked up his cell phone from his desk and immediately dialed Yan Ze's number.

A dozen minutes later, Shen Jinsui saw that the trending topics on Weibo had completely disappeared, and a new trending topic had appeared—

A truly loving couple from a wealthy family

The big boss bowed his head and apologized.

Love-obsessed boss

Shen Jinsui clicked on the first trending topic on the hot search list, and the popular Weibo post appeared before her eyes—

Zhou Yancong: [Last night I was apologizing to my fiancée, who is also my future wife. There has never been a canary or a lover; it's still only her, the one I love most. @Nightingale]

A faint smile played on Shen Jinsui's lips as she commented on and reposted the Weibo post.

Nightingale: [I forgave him last night, everyone please don't overthink it.]

At this moment, Zhou Yancong was looking down at Shen Jinsui's Weibo post, and his originally indifferent and calm expression softened instantly.

A smile gradually spread across his lips, seemingly concealing endless tenderness.

Subsequently, the blogger who posted the video and the accounts that spread rumors were all banned, and they received a lawyer's letter from the legal department of Huaheng Group.

Public opinion online quickly reversed, with netizens posting comments one after another.

[It turns out that arranged marriages among the wealthy can indeed have true love.]

Zhou Yancong's Weibo posts have only ever included content related to the Cheng family's daughter. Isn't that a blatant expression of his affection?

[I just said that the girl in the video is definitely the daughter of the Cheng family, but many people don't believe me and insist on guessing that she's a lover or a kept woman.]

[I am once again playing an NPC (internet user) in Tomato's novels.]

This world is like a tomato-themed novel, and I'm just a bystander.

[A wealthy heiress is the kind of woman who can make a powerful figure bow down and admit his mistakes.]

[Haha, I think this guy has the potential to become a love-obsessed person.]

[A love story between two equally matched individuals is so sweet.]

The premise of two wealthy families is very appealing.

……

Shen Jinsui browsed through the comments, chuckled softly, and then put down her phone.

Zhou Yancong held Shen Jinsui in his arms and told her what Yan Ze had found out.

The person who secretly filmed them was a famous paparazzi who used his accumulated connections to successfully infiltrate the charity auction gala, aiming to capture some secrets of the wealthy.

However, the paparazzo was spotted by security personnel not long after. Because he was wearing a very discreet camera, he was not found during a search.

After hearing this, Shen Jinsui curled her lips and cursed the paparazzi in her heart. He knew it was Zhou Yancong, but he still dared to release the video.

Zhou Yancong gently stroked Shen Jinsui's face with his fingertips and slowly spoke, his voice deep and magnetic: "How about we go to Hong Kong next Saturday?"

"Sure," Shen Jinsui nodded, then asked, "Shall we go to Hong Kong City?"

Zhou Yancong replied truthfully, "Zhong Baihao invited us to his birthday party."

“Okay.” Shen Jinsui leaned against Zhou Yancong’s chest, picked up her phone and chatted with He Zhenzhen and the others.

Zhou Yancong kissed her forehead and then went back to work.

The room regained its warm and comfortable atmosphere, and outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, the gentle golden sunlight still shone through.