Inside Starlight Entertainment, Jiang Youli was intently watching the computer screen, closely monitoring the stock performance of all the businesses under the Long family.

Just then, a soft knock on the door interrupted her thoughts.

Secretary Xiao Yang's voice came through, "President Jiang, Director Liang is looking for you."

"Come in."

The door opened, and Secretary Xiao Yang led Director Liang Shenggui in.

Liang Shenggui walked straight to the sofa and sat down.

After making tea for the two of them, Xiao Yang left the office, closing the door behind him.

Liang Shenggui took out a list from his file bag, placed it on the coffee table, and looked at Jiang Youli, saying, "All the actors for 'The Ambition of Qingyun' have been selected. The list and information are here. Take a look, Li girl. If there are no problems, we can start filming."

Jiang Youli then released the mouse, slowly stood up, and walked to the sofa to sit down.

She picked up the list, casually flipped through a few pages, and then said, "Okay, Uncle Liang, I'll get back to you after I've read it."

Liang Shenggui picked up his teacup, took a sip, put it down, and said slowly, "Li girl, Chen Wang's dark history has finally been cleared up. What about Zhou Zerui's? When are you going to clarify that? Is he still being verbally abused like a monster?"

Jiang Youli put down the list in her hand and explained, "I've been too busy lately and haven't had time to deal with this yet. Once I've confirmed that the cast list is correct, I'll immediately have the marketing accounts clarify those rumors about Zhou Zerui."

After hearing this, Liang Shenggui nodded, "Yes, that's fine too. Let's just consider it as generating some buzz for 'The Legend of Chusen' before filming starts."

After chatting for a few more minutes, Liang Shenggui left the office to begin preparations for filming.

Just as Jiang Youli finished her call with Uncle Liang to confirm that all the information for the main characters was correct, she was about to pack up and leave when her secretary, Xiao Yang, suddenly rushed in.

"President Jiang, something terrible has happened!" Xiao Yang shouted anxiously.

Jiang Youli asked without looking up, "What's wrong? What happened?"

Xiao Yang, panting heavily, said, "There are rumors online that you and Zhou Zerui have an improper relationship!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Youli almost choked on her own saliva. She laughed speechlessly, "What? Rumors are circulating that Zhou Zerui and I are having an affair? What kind of nonsense is this!"

Seeing Jiang Youli's reaction, Xiao Yang also felt a little embarrassed. "Yes, President Jiang, I also think it's absurd, but the internet is already buzzing about it, and many people are discussing it."

Jiang Youli calmly picked up her phone and opened Weibo.

Sure enough, she saw that she and Zhou Zerui were trending on social media, and the trending topic was still rising.

[I suspected from the beginning that Jiang Youli was keeping Zhou Zerui as a mistress! Otherwise, I can't understand why they would cast him in "The Legend of Chusen"]

[Possibly! Otherwise, given that Chen Wang and Tong Zhouzhou's affair has already been explained, why hasn't Zhou Zerui been exonerated yet? Is it because he can't be exonerated?]

[Am I the only one who thinks these photos don't prove anything? There wasn't even a kiss, how can this be considered cheating?]

[Isn't a man and a woman alone in a room considered having an affair? Were they discussing a script? Why would they need to be alone together to discuss a script, instead of having their secretary, assistant, or director with them?]

[I think the comment above makes a good point; a lone man and woman alone together does raise suspicion!]

[Why do you all assume they're a man and a woman alone together? Did you see what was going on inside?]

[Heh, fans are so stubborn. Let's see if Young Master Qi is as willing as you fans to believe that Jiang Youli and Zhou Zerui are innocent!]

Jiang Youli looked at the photo of herself and Zhou Zerui.

Goodness, there wasn't even any kissing or any physical contact that could be misunderstood.

Just because she left Zhou Zerui's house, does that mean she's having an affair with him?

After finishing Qi Huan's treatment at noon today, Jiang Youli took some time to give Uncle Ya another treatment.

Qi Huan had something to do at her company, so she didn't go with him.

When she left, Zhou Zerui saw her off, but seemed hesitant to speak, probably because he was troubled by the matter of Uncle Ya.

Jiang Youli didn't expose him, but gently patted Zhou Zerui's shoulder and said to him, "Focus on filming."

Then she left.

What kind of Platonic affair is this?

Well, the original intention was to clear Zhou Zerui's name, so let's take advantage of this buzz to explain things clearly.

She then compiled all the recordings from the director Zhou Zerui had beaten on set, as well as the bullying incidents from her school days, and sent them to her secretary, Xiao Yang, saying, "Secretary Yang, I've sent you the materials and evidence to clarify things for Zhou Zerui. Let me and Zhou Zerui's trending topics ferment for two days first, and on the third night, find a suitable time for the marketing accounts to publish them."

Secretary Xiao Yang's eyes lit up. "Yes, Mr. Jiang."

Finally, she realized what was going on and asked, "Is there also clarification material about you and Zhou Zerui inside, Mr. Jiang?"

This topic has only just started trending, and they've already prepared the clarification materials?

Impossible!

Sure enough, Jiang Youli said, "No, that's clarification material about Zhou Zerui assaulting the director on a previous film set and bullying classmates during his school years."

Secretary Xiao Yang's eyes widened, "Then Mr. Jiang, you..."

Jiang Youli said, "I will clarify my relationship with Zhou Zerui later."

"Okay... I understand!" Seeing that President Jiang wasn't in a hurry, Secretary Xiao Yang knew that this matter wouldn't cause any trouble, so she left the office with peace of mind.

Jiang Youli tidied up her desk, left Starlight Entertainment, and received a call from Zhou Zerui while driving.

On the other end of the phone, Zhou Zerui's voice was full of apology, "I'm sorry, Mr. Jiang, I've caused you trouble."

Jiang Youli checked the rearview mirror, and seeing that there were no cars behind her, she changed lanes and slowly stopped the car in the left turn lane to wait for the traffic light.

She dismissed it, saying, "You didn't post the photos, so why are you apologizing?"

"But if it weren't for the fact that you treated Uncle Mute, people wouldn't have misunderstood you."

"It's just a misunderstanding, it won't hurt you, don't worry about it. The casting for 'The Legend of Chusen' is complete, and I'm going to use this buzz to clarify your past image of assaulting the director and bullying classmates before filming starts."

"……I see."

"However... I don't know how to explain my affair with you to the netizens yet." Jiang Youli said, deliberately sighing to show that she was in a difficult position.

There was a moment of silence on the other end, then someone said, "If it really has a serious impact on you, I can reveal my identity, and then there will be no more doubts from the outside world."

Jiang Youli smiled happily, "Okay."

After a moment of silence, the person on the other end said, "Okay, I'll discuss it with President Qi first, and find a time to announce my relationship."

After hanging up the phone, the green light turned on, and Jiang Youli took off her Bluetooth headset and drove home.

Just as I parked the car in the garage, Qi Huan called, her voice filled with joy, "Zhou Zerui just called and said that he's worried the rumors online might affect you and the drama 'The Legend of Chusen,' so he's agreed to reveal that he's my younger brother."

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