Part 3：The news online was causing a stir

The news online was causing a stir, but Zoe remained calm.She knew the scandal was false, and a simple statement or clarification would clear everything up. The whole "staying at the same hotel" was just a coincidence.Zoe didn't have much time to think about it; she had a program to record in the afternoon, a popular variety show that Lan had worked hard to secure for her.Zoe was beautiful and outgoing, and according to Lan, her personality would easily attract fans. But the entertainment industry wasn't that simple. There was no fixed formula for success. Despite her hard work, Zoe still hadn't made a lasting impression on the public.Fortunately, Lan was extremely capable, and Zoe's work never stopped. She was always on the move, staying busy and avoiding unemployment.Around noon, Lan arrived with the makeup artist.As soon as she walked in, Lan instructed the makeup artist to start working on Zoe's makeup, while reminding her, "Make sure it's waterproof. This is an outdoor variety show, so it's easy to sweat." Lan's sharp eyes then noticed a red mark on Zoe's neck, and she asked in surprise, "Zoe, what's this on your neck?"Only then did Zoe realize the mark on her neck."It's from scratching a mosquito bite. There were a lot of mosquitoes during filming yesterday," Zoe explained.Lan and the makeup artist exchanged suspicious looks.If the scandal hadn't exploded that morning, this explanation would have been normal. But now...Lan frowned slightly, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated because the makeup artist was still in the room. Zoe immediately noticed what they were thinking."You two, stop overthinking. It's just a mosquito bite. I scratched it myself. It's not some little love bite, so don't get any weird ideas." Zoe quickly reassured them.Lan and the makeup artist were familiar with Zoe's casual way of speaking, and she wasn't shy about it.The makeup artist, Mei, laughed and said, "Honestly, with Zoe's looks, it wouldn't be surprising if Song liked her."Zoe quickly denied it, "Mei, please don't say that. I really have nothing to do with him."After getting her makeup done and changing clothes, Zoe was ready to leave. Lan personally drove Zoe to the recording location.The company hadn't assigned a driver or assistant to Zoe yet, so some things required Lan to take care of herself. It couldn't be helped; the director of this show was a friend of Lan's, and without that connection, Zoe wouldn't have been able to get a spot as a guest for one episode. Lan planned to personally greet the director, and aside from that, Zoe was at the center of a media storm. The attention was overwhelming, and no doubt many paparazzi were watching her. Lan wasn't comfortable with Zoe moving around alone in the current situation.She understood this little miss well—on the surface, Zoe seemed delicate and beautiful, but in reality, she had her wits about her."Our statement will be out soon. After the company releases it, don't respond to anything on Weibo. Don't say a word. Let the heat die down. If this was a real scandal, you could make some money and grow your career, but since it's fake, it's best to stay away from it entirely. You don't want to get caught up in all this nonsense." Lan quietly reminded Zoe.They walked down the corridor and reached the elevator.Zoe asked, "Has Song's side not released a statement yet?"Lan frowned in confusion. "Now that you mention it, they should have responded more quickly. Why hasn't there been any movement? It's not even real, anyway."Just as the words left her mouth, the elevator doors opened, and the male lead of their conversation was standing inside, unexpectedly facing them.