The Bai Tao incident finally died down after fermenting for many days. Zheng Qing had herself to blame for her own misfortunes. Her reputation plummeted and her career hit rock bottom. Several major comic platforms were afraid of being implicated in her lawsuit and terminated or suspended cooperation.
Her "star-crossed lover" Zhong Xiao was no less well-off. Not only was he sued by many investment companies in the industry, but he was also busy with his own affairs and posted a suggestive Weibo post, saying that he and Zhong Xiao had never been in love for the first time, and asked her not to cue him, or she would send a lawyer's letter if she continued to talk nonsense.
After a while, new hot searches replaced the old ones, and Bai Tao-related matters finally returned to calm, and life went on as usual, but this was not the case in Bai Tao's fan circle—
"Why has Teacher Bai Tao's Weibo style completely changed?"
"Although he has been active recently and has been sharing his daily life, this style is too weird! He doesn't look like our usual calm and composed teacher Bai Tao at all!"
"Does pregnancy change a person's personality? That shouldn't be the case. Pregnant women may be more emotionally sensitive, but they won't change drastically, right? Has my account been hacked?"
"Give me back my quiet and gentle personality like a chrysanthemum, Teacher Bai Tao qaq"
…
Sun Jing watched the discussion in the fan group, then clicked on Bai Tao's Weibo and took a look, then sighed sadly.
Originally, Bai Tao was dedicated to her work and created a calm and elegant temperament. She rarely posted on Weibo. Now, maybe because she is really bored during pregnancy, her work schedule has slowed down because of pregnancy, so she spends more time online. However, she could obviously share more high-end things, but she just reposted funny videos, and the screen is full of “Hahahahahahahaha”…
If it were the case, Sun Jing would definitely think that Bai Tao’s account was hacked, but now…
Why…
Who would have thought that this was the true style of Mr. Bai Tao that I had been thinking about for so long.
Sun Jing was very sad and in pain. After such a long time, Sun Jing still felt that he could not calm down.
Shilai Technology was successfully listed a few days ago, and President Pei scheduled a celebratory dinner tonight. Bai Tao contacted me on WeChat to express her willingness to attend.
Sun Jing felt a little worried when he thought about meeting Master Baitao again and experiencing the collapse of his idol image again.
only…
Really when he met Bai Tao that night, all the emotions in Sun Jing's heart disappeared.
Teacher Bai Tao didn't say a word, just stood there, and she really looked like a goddess descending from the sky!
I have to admit that as a woman, Sun Jing couldn't help but be moved for a second when Bai Tao walked in.
Although the pregnancy has been officially announced, it is probably only in the first few months of pregnancy. In addition, Bai Tao chose a skirt with a slightly fluffy waist and abdomen. If there is no special explanation, no one would have thought that she was a pregnant woman.
The moment she slowly walked over with delicate makeup, Sun Jing could even feel the stunned look of everyone present - she was so beautiful.
Bai Tao's face had no special expression, so she looked a little cold. In addition, she was wearing clothes and jewelry that exuded the fragrance of RMB, and she looked like an unattainable noble lady... If...
If she doesn't speak.
As soon as Bai Tao saw Sun Jing, the coldness on her face disappeared. She looked at her with bright eyes: "Jingjing!"
Just as she was about to run over enthusiastically, she was intercepted by President Pei, who was discussing something with a senior executive nearby. He frowned slightly as if telling her to slow down, and gave her a few words of advice like an old father before letting Bai Tao go.
Although Bai Tao's steps were a little slow, she was still very lively, without any sense of solemnity or dignity.
Fortunately, although Bai Tao attended the listing celebration dinner, she did not disclose her identity. This time, the company not only invited all employees, but also many partners, investors, and customers. In addition, Bai Tao, as Fiona, was once a member of the company, so no one questioned her existence or identity.
Looking at Bai Tao who walked up to him and couldn't help yawning, Sun Jing thought sadly, this is also good...
Teacher Bai Tao is actually like this, it's better for her to know it herself, and let Sun Jing suffer this blow. Those fans in Bai Tao's fan group who firmly believe that she is as calm as a chrysanthemum should not know about it...
"Jingjing, I recently conceived a new comic at home. I plan to start serializing it after I give birth. Do you want to take a look first?"
Sun Jing is a typical person who says no but is very honest with his body. When he heard about the new work, his eyes lit up immediately. When Bai Tao took out his laptop and called up some sketches of the new comics, Sun Jing completely forgot his previous grand wish to eat a lot at the celebration party, and was completely immersed in Bai Tao's new work.
After seeing the last picture, Sun Jing was still not satisfied: "What's next? What's the plot next?"
"Did the heroine and hero sleep together? What happened after they got drunk that night? Why did they turn off the lights? Can you elaborate on that? Why did they just cut to the next day in one storyboard? Do you think the hero and heroine will have a chance to have a deeper conversation later, Mr. Bai Tao?"
Sun Jing had to admit that no matter how bad Bai Tao Zhenren's image was, every time she read her comics, she would fall in love with her again.
The lively tone, beautiful painting style, ups and downs and dramatic plot, it completely hits Sun Jing's aesthetic point.
She, Sun Jing, a former die-hard fan team member who was on the verge of quitting being a fan, once again fell into Teacher Bai Tao's big pit!
Sun Jing glanced at the white peach in front of him and felt that he was fine again.
New comics, it will be a hit!
It was just that Sun Jing was so excited that Bai Tao's mood became much calmer: "Actually, this is not the only serialization plan. I also want to draw another setting. It depends on which one gives me more inspiration later..."
"Draw this, Mr. Bai Tao! It looks great! I want to see it!"
Before, Sun Jing was indeed a little reluctant to accept that Bai Tao was Fiona, but now after reading the comics, she felt that even if Teacher Bai Tao was a man and President Pei was gay, she could tolerate it!
What else do you need if you can draw cartoons like this
Sun Jing, who was on the verge of quitting being a fan, was tempted by the comics and resolutely returned to the ranks of die-hard fans. For the sake of food, she even gave up her moral integrity. She was afraid that Bai Tao would really abandon her to draw other comics, so she immediately started to flatter her.
"Teacher Bai Tao, really, you must draw this! It suits your temperament so well! Lively in the art, lively in the quiet, and lively in the quiet, it's a perfect combination! To be honest, although I couldn't accept it before, now I realize that this is the real you! It makes people feel closer! So, please draw it!"
"Go home and paint tonight. I'll be your first audience and give you a preview!"
…
After that, Sun Jing didn't go to the celebration party to eat and drink. She stayed around Bai Tao and talked about comics with her. Bai Tao seemed unreliable at ordinary times, but when it came to her own business, she was very dedicated. She also had a unique understanding of several well-known comics in the industry. She didn't expect that Bai Tao had read several of Sun Jing's favorite niche comics! Not only did she have similar interests with her, but she also resonated with many views on the comics industry.
Talking about her appearance in the comics, she does look a lot like her teacher Hakumo!
Sun Jing happily tried out Bai Tao's new comics in advance, and successfully became a manuscript collector for New Century through her booty. Although she didn't get to eat much at the celebration party, and wasn't lucky enough to win anything in the lucky draw at the party, she felt quite fulfilled as a member of Shi Lai Technology and participated in the company's growth.
She felt that this night was very satisfying.
Therefore, when Sun Jing received Bai Tao's special gift and unexpected surprise at the end of the party, she was a little confused.
"I saw that you were chatting with me all night and hardly ate anything, so I ordered a takeaway for you. Remember to have a midnight snack when you get home. I also gave you a gift."
After Bai Tao finished speaking, she smiled and waved at Sun Jing.
Sun Jing was a little surprised and a little surprised. When she returned home and saw the "takeout" delivered to her door, she was so moved that she was speechless.
It’s not “take-out” at all! It’s a full banquet!
The gift for me was the concert tickets for next month that I had mentioned to "Fiona" before! I didn't expect "Fiona" to remember it!
Although she was completely different from the teacher Bai Tao she had imagined, Sun Jing suddenly felt that there was nothing wrong with the same Bai Tao.
She was moved while eating the meal sent by Bai Tao, and clicked on Bai Tao's fan group. Just when she was about to say something, she found that at this time, the group was still very lively.
"No way, no way, why is Teacher Bai Tao on the hot search again?"
"Now let's play the game of finding Bai Tao! Currently, the girl second to the left of President Pei has the most votes. I guess she is Teacher Bai Tao."
"I don't know if I'm being too sensitive, but I have some issues with President Pei. The second girl on the left should be Teacher Bai Tao, but what's up with that vixen standing closer to him on the right? That girl looks like a bitch, and she looks like that. She's probably some celebrity or trainee from somewhere. She was invited to the Shi Lai Technology dinner, but doesn't she know to give up the center position to President Pei's wife, Teacher Bai Tao? Doesn't she know the rules? She just stands next to President Pei!"
"That's right, do you still have martial ethics? Can't you tell the difference? Although he looks good, I have never heard of him in the entertainment industry. He is probably just a small-time celebrity. He is not popular, but he has learned all the bad habits of the entertainment industry. He even grabbed the center seat at the Shi Lai Technology Dinner."
"If you ask me, the one with the problem is President Pei. Why doesn't he hold his pregnant wife in his arms, but stands so close to that little star? Damn, as a die-hard fan of Teacher Bai Tao, I want to find this little star's Weibo within three minutes. I really want to punch her hard!"
…
The group had been chatting animatedly for more than ten pages. Sun Jing was confused and traced back to the chat records from a long time ago before she finally figured out what was going on.
Because Shilai Technology invited a photographer to take a lot of photos at the dinner, and before the dinner, many employees and guests took a group photo to commemorate the listing. As a result, some guest or employee casually posted the photo on Weibo, and it was spread out. Such an unintentional move unexpectedly attracted public attention. Because Bai Tao was very popular before, the gossipers were eager to find Bai Tao. After all, this was a major moment for Shilai Technology, and the onlookers thought that Pei Shizong should be with his wife.
Sun Jing was able to read the chat history calmly, but when she saw "Teacher Bai Tao" voted by everyone, she almost fainted.
Mr. Pei is standing second from the left. Who else could it be but me?!
What kind of eyes do my group of fans have that they actually mistook me for Bai Tao teacher!!!
The fake "Teacher Bai Tao" Sun Jing almost immediately refuted the rumor in the group: "Zuo Er is not, definitely not Teacher Bai Tao, Teacher Bai Tao definitely does not look like this!"
Unfortunately, when I raised my arm, not only did no one agree with me, but everyone opposed me.
"Excluding all the men in the group photo, and then excluding the women whose age is not suitable, and then starting from Mr. Pei's side, the only person who fits the description of being as elegant as a chrysanthemum, elegant and pretty is the second person from the left, right? Unless Teacher Bai Tao didn't go at all, the second person from the left must be her!"
"Anyway, the one on Mr. Pei's right is really disgusting. She looks like a flirtatious bitch at first glance."
"I feel like he has some bad intentions. I'm afraid he wants to take advantage of Teacher Bai Tao's pregnancy to hook up with President Pei?"
"My cousin works in a film and television company. I just took a screenshot of the picture on the right and went to ask my cousin which company the artist belongs to. I was so angry. After asking around, no one knew him. However, several well-known agents said that his face was very malleable. They turned around and asked me who he was and if I had any contact information. They wanted to sign him! I was so angry!"
…
Sun Jing really wanted to scream in her heart, I'm not, I didn't, I really made a mistake!
The second person on the left is not Teacher Bai Tao, but you are insulting the slutty bitch on the first person on the right by her real name, so that's true!
Teacher Bai Tao, look at your fans, and see how many misunderstandings they have about you!
Sun Jing secretly prayed that Bai Tao would reveal her appearance to save herself!
She is still single! She is still thinking about going out for a blind date! But the internet has spread rumors that she is a rich lady, how can she survive!
*****
Bai Tao was making a facial mask when she received Sun Jing's crying complaint.
Sun Jing was miserable on the phone: "Teacher Bai Tao, you have to clear my name. Now all my photos are mistakenly said to be of you. I thought it was just a small-scale spread among the fan group, but when I woke up this morning, I saw that you had posted screenshots of my photos on Baidu Encyclopedia! I haven't found a partner yet, so I'm considered married..."
Bai Tao was confused until she understood after Sun Jing gave a simple explanation. She comforted Sun Jing with a few words, hung up the phone, and immediately contacted her assistant Song Yan, asking her to modify and delete Sun Jing's photo in Baidu Encyclopedia and issue an announcement in the name of the studio.
Song Yan handled the matter promptly and decisively.
Unfortunately, although Baidu Encyclopedia deleted the photos, the effect did not seem to be very good. The more proactively they tried to deal with the photos and deny it, the more rebellious and irrational the onlookers seemed to be and they did not believe it.
According to Sun Jing's report, Sun Jing's photos are still being circulated privately.
Although Bai Tao has always hoped that readers would pay more attention to her works than herself, at this point, she feels that she must set the record straight.
What was even more inciting was that not long after, Song Yan told Bai Tao that because Bai Tao never showed up, someone actually pretended to be Bai Tao and went to some small comic platforms to discuss cooperation. Perhaps the other party was very skilled in deceiving, and the small platforms did not conduct strict audits, so they actually believed it and happily thought they could cooperate with Bai Tao. They signed a letter of intent for a contract and generously paid an advance payment.
"And then? The advance payment is paid, so what?"
Song Yan took a sip of water and described vividly, "After paying the scammer, of course I blocked him and ran away! But now the lawyer's letter and indictment have been sent to our studio. I just want to ask, why didn't they come to our house to confirm the authenticity when they signed the contract? They were cheated of their money by the scammer and they want to protect their rights, but they thought of finding us? I'm speechless."
"But Mr. Bai Tao, you don't have to worry. I have already reported it to President Pei. President Pei's legal team will handle it!"
There was no problem leaving the legal response to Pei Shi, but Bai Tao thought about it and felt that it was time for her to step forward on this matter: "Hasn't the platform always wanted me to do a live broadcast? How about you go and agree to do a live broadcast? It just so happens that my previous work has been reprinted and released, so I'll take this opportunity to make an appearance and clarify the matter."
Song Yan felt that the live broadcast of cartoonist Bai Tao, who never appears on camera, could bring a lot of popularity just by the gimmick, and also help promote the reprint of the comic book, so she immediately started to make arrangements enthusiastically.
On the day of the live broadcast, the popularity of the live broadcast room skyrocketed just as Song Yan had expected, and this popularity reached its peak after Bai Tao's face appeared on the camera.
After a brief silence, the live broadcast room was filled with crazy question marks and disbelief—
"No? Is it Teacher Bai Tao?"
"I just thought I had walked into the wrong live broadcast room of some little celebrity, so I left the room to take a look and found that it was Teacher Bai Tao who was still live streaming, so this..."
“Meow meow meow???”
"Isn't she as elegant as a chrysanthemum? Excuse me, how can she be as elegant as a chrysanthemum? Isn't she supposed to be a delicate and elegant type? How the hell is she a delicate and elegant type?"
"Okay, I no longer doubt the relationship between Mr. Pei and Teacher Bai Tao. With a wife who looks like this, who would cheat on their husband?"
"Where are the fans of Huang Yueran? You stepped on our teacher Bai Tao for being plain-looking and came out to get beaten! How about beating up your Huang Yueran?"
"So the one who was called a bitch by our fans that day was Bai Tao herself... embarrassing."
Of course, in addition to some friendly comments, there are also some more annoying comments -
"Come on, that girl must have had plastic surgery. She probably didn't dare to come out before because she hasn't recovered yet. How can she be as beautiful as our Yue Ran who is all natural?"
"I still firmly believe that Pei Shi and Bai Tao are a fake couple. Why don't you take a wife who looks like this out? Don't you think it's suspicious? Anyway, I have never seen them in the same frame!"
…
Bai Tao was live streaming while looking at the comments. She automatically filtered out the very few comments from black fans who came to challenge her, and only looked at the comments praising her.
Fans have their own filters for their favorite cartoonists, and they flatter them to no end. Even someone like her who feels good about herself feels a little embarrassed and blushes.
Because it was the first time to show her face and chat with fans and readers face to face, the enthusiasm of the fans completely exceeded Bai Tao and Song Yan's expectations. The originally planned half-hour live broadcast time was not enough at all. Unconsciously, Bai Tao extended the live broadcast time and patiently answered readers' questions about her comics. She was also quite excited to talk about future plans and some ideas, but suddenly Pei Shi's voice came from behind her -
"White peach."
The man's voice was cold but very recognizable. He walked over, but because of his height, his face was not in the frame. The fans in front of the screen only had time to see Pei Shi's bony figure, and his two arms came over and took the drink from Bai Tao's table with precise positioning.
"Didn't you promise me not to drink?"
The barrage is boiling again—
"Boss Pei?"
"Oh my god, I didn't expect that Teacher Bai Tao would meet Mr. Pei during the live broadcast!"
"The one who said that President Pei and Teacher Bai Tao didn't appear in the same frame is a fake and deserves a beating!"
"Although it sounds like Mr. Pei cares about Teacher Bai Tao, does Teacher Bai Tao feel like she's being controlled? And why did they take the drinks away? We, the drink party, will never tolerate others snatching the drinks away! Either drink the drinks or share them!"
But soon, the barrage fell silent, because everyone heard Pei Shi's gentle voice:
"The drinks outside are not good. I bought some fresh milk and can make it for you. If you want juice, I can also make it fresh for you."
"If you have other snacks you want to eat, you can bake them. You wanted to eat a cake before. I tried making it last time and it was quite successful. Although pregnant women should rarely eat cakes with high sugar content, it shouldn't be a problem to try it once or twice occasionally."
"Also, you were still sleeping when I left this morning. Shouldn't you make up for the good morning kiss you owe me?"
Then, the audience fans in front of the live broadcast room suddenly discovered that Teacher Bai Tao, who was originally very lively and talkative during the live broadcast today, had just said "Pei Shi, I am..." and the voice disappeared.
As for what the two people were doing, the fans in the live broadcast room were very sad and angry—
"Today is not Valentine's Day. I am only here to watch the first live broadcast of my favorite cartoonist, not to eat dog food!"
"Is there no place left for singles to survive?"
"I avoided Valentine's Day, Chinese Valentine's Day, and Christmas, but I couldn't avoid Teacher Bai Tao's live broadcast room..."
…
After a large number of comments were posted, Bai Tao ended the kiss and finally finished what she had not finished saying: "Pei Shi, I'm live streaming!"
"Song Yan said you would only live stream for half an hour today. Shouldn't it be over by now?"
As soon as Pei Shi finished speaking, all the fans in the live broadcast room noticed that President Pei's face appeared in the camera. The man frowned slightly, pursed his lips, and said concisely as if he was summarizing a meeting: "I'm sorry, everyone. My wife can't be overworked during pregnancy. I have to end the live broadcast now. Thank you for your enthusiasm. Goodbye everyone."
After he finished speaking, he turned to look at Bai Tao and said, "Bai Tao, say goodbye to your fans."
Although Bai Tao was reluctant, she was indeed a little tired after thinking about it, so she pouted and waved towards the screen: "Goodbye everyone, remember to buy my comic book! I will broadcast it next time when Pei Shi is not at home!"
…
When Bai Tao turned off the live broadcast, she was still a little unwilling: "You can obviously continue broadcasting for a while! Even ten minutes is fine!"
Pei Shi helped her stand up from the chair: "But I don't want you to broadcast more than ten minutes."
"It's only ten minutes. I'm in good health now and won't be tired because of ten minutes."
Pei Shi pursed his lips, then looked away a little embarrassedly: "I know you are in a good state, but I want you to turn off the live broadcast and stay with me for ten more minutes. Is that okay?"
Yes, yes!
You've already said that, what else can I do
It’s correct.
"Then I'll stay with you for ten more minutes!"