Chapter 361: Chapter 339: Hurry Up and Get the Scoop!

Ji Xizhi didn’t expect that Zhong Yulu would take the initiative to find her.

From the confrontation with Ji Yezong on the variety show to Old Tao’s house, Zhong Yulu had been acting strangely, absent-minded during tasks, and occasionally sneaking glances at her; Ji Xizhi noticed all of this.

Earlier in the morning, when she was looking for the boat, Zhong Yulu suddenly spoke to her and even pointed her in the direction of the boat. At the time, Ji Xizhi didn’t think it was odd, but since Brother Sleep had just been taken away by the police, she didn’t know the whole situation yet and couldn’t go to the police station to give a statement until later, so she didn’t dwell on it.

Eventually, Zhong Yulu couldn’t hold back and came to her, wanting to talk out of the view of the live stream cameras.

Since Ji Xizhi had already seen the video, she didn’t refuse, “Okay.”

After speaking, she quietly stood up and followed Zhong Yulu outside.

Zhong Yulu spoke softly; the other guests were already engrossed in the movie “Shadow towards the Sun” and didn’t notice Ji Xizhi and Zhong Yulu leaving, and the viewers in the live stream couldn’t hear Zhong Yulu’s voice, they could only see the two exchanging a few words before leaving.

[Huh? Why did Zhi Zhi and Zhong Yulu go out alone? They usually don’t interact this much, rare to see them acting together!]

[I think Zhong Yulu mouthed something about wanting to talk to Ji Xizhi?]

[Talk about what? What can’t be discussed in front of us special VIP viewers? @Director Wang, you should reflect on this!]

[Could they be plotting against Director Wang! Ahhh, I’m getting excited, PD, go follow them, stick the camera in Ji Xizhi’s face, how can you miss such gossip!]

[Ahhh, I see it, camera 66 seems to be shooting the scenery, you can see a bit! Come quickly to watch the drama!]

While the fans were discussing in the bullet comments, Ji Xizhi and Zhong Yulu had already stepped outside.

It wasn’t raining much anymore, and the yard was spacious, but Zhong Yulu stood just a few steps from the main entrance, choosing a spot to stand.

This position wasn’t many steps away from where other guests were in the living room, but Ji Xizhi didn’t think much and walked over.

As soon as Ji Xizhi reached her, Zhong Yulu began speaking.

Zhong Yulu: “Zhi Zhi, I just wanted to say, about the boat this morning, I owe you an apology. I truly didn’t know there was an issue with the boat, nor was I intentionally pointing you towards it. I just saw you were looking to rent one, and I happened to notice it, so I mentioned it.”

Zhong Yulu spoke sincerely, her face full of regret.

She had weighed it out, realizing that with “Life Experience” still recording, she couldn’t always monitor if Ji Xizhi would tell other guests about the incident. It was better to apologize to Ji Xizhi first; by taking the initiative, she wouldn’t be on edge about it if Ji Xizhi brought it up later in the show.

The content and positioning for the apology to Ji Xizhi were premeditated. From the start at Old Tao’s house, the program’s crew was mostly present too. Apart from PDs assigned to specific guests, there were photographers for scenery shots.

After all, “Life Experience” would later be released on Fire Dragon Fruit Video, requiring some footage for post-production edits. Zhong Yulu had already scouted; there was a live camera angled perfectly towards the entrance.

The positions of Zhong Yulu and Ji Xizhi were perfect for the live stream fans to take notice.

Zhong Yulu: “Previously when you went missing, I didn’t think it was due to the boat until I saw the police catch that black fan of yours. Only then did I realize I had unintentionally endangered you. Fortunately, you’re alright; otherwise, I couldn’t forgive myself!”

The information in Zhong Yulu’s two sentences was enough to shock the gossip-hungry fans in the live stream.

[What? Black fan? What boat? Does Zhong Yulu mean there was a problem with the boat Ji Xizhi first went on? Was it the black fan’s doing? Is that what she’s saying?]

[So that really was the police earlier? I’m dumbfounded, didn’t that Sherlock Holmes-type commenter analyze this, and they’re right???]

[I’m only focusing on, is there a black fan trying to frame Ji Xizhi? Also this morning? “National Mediation,” Ji Yezong, Hangxing Entertainment, black fan plot… I recall that heavy rain this morning when everyone said Ji Xizhi wouldn’t come back; were these things coincidentally overlapping? I don’t believe it!]

[Let’s boldly suppose, if Ji Xizhi really hadn’t come back, would public opinion have turned completely against her? Wouldn’t her current image be entirely toppled… who the hell is the mastermind, isn’t it obvious? I’m starting to explode!]

Fans were outraged by Zhong Yulu’s two sentences, unable to indulge in the gossip.

Live on stream, Ji Xizhi, however, was calm, showing little reaction; after listening to Zhong Yulu, she only responded with a question.

“You didn’t know?”

It was an interrogative statement.

Quite different from Zhong Yulu’s expectation of hearing, “It’s not your fault,” or “It’s unrelated to you.”

Zhong Yulu’s heart tightened slightly, then she added, “Of course I didn’t know, don’t you believe me? Do you think I deliberately tried to set you up? I just happened to spot the boat and then saw you were looking for one, so kindly reminded you, how could I have known in advance that someone wanted to harm you? Zhi Zhi, even if we’re not that close, isn’t it a bit much for you to suspect me like this!”

By the end, she was already a bit angry.

It was clear Ji Xizhi was suspicious of her. Thankfully, she acted early, otherwise, if Ji Xizhi mentioned it, who knew how it might tarnish her?

With Zhong Yulu’s words, the live stream fans’ focus quickly shifted back.

[No need, Zhong Yulu meant well; it wasn’t intentional. Ji Xizhi’s words were a bit too harsh, I feel Zhong Yulu didn’t do anything wrong, no need to apologize!]

[Uh, because of her, Zhi Zhi almost had an accident at sea and didn’t come back, isn’t an apology due?]

[Aren’t they not that friendly? How come they’re both guiding and apologizing, feels odd!]

[Blame it on that black fan okay; it’s Ji Xizhi’s own mess, brought upon herself, pinning it on our Lu Lu is a bit too much right!] ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ novel•fire.net

The live stream overwhelmingly supported Zhong Yulu.

Aligning with Zhong Yulu’s predictions quite closely.

However, Ji Xizhi’s reaction on-site was far from what Zhong Yulu anticipated.

Zhong Yulu thought she was close to bursting into anger, by which point a normal person would have offered an apology, but Ji Xizhi was impenetrable.

Not only that, Ji Xizhi curved her lips and replied.

“No, but it just so happens, I need to go to the police station for a statement later, and since you’re aware of some things, why not come along?”

Zhong Yulu was momentarily petrified.

Go to the police station? Give a statement?

She hadn’t foreseen this; she thought once the police had apprehended the black fan and traced the cause, it was over, but how was there still a need for statements?!

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