ROSGT Chapter 167: Those Fierce Girls, Stay Away from Me
Volume 1
Chapter 167: Those Fierce Girls, Stay Away from Me
Two days after the release of Street Fighter 2, the online buzz was still overwhelming, and the excitement was equally intense in the real world. Due to the arcade machine issues, various violent incidents were occurring.
Therefore, Ye Chui wanted to use the Urban Topics program to advise the overly enthusiastic game fans to stay calm and assure them that he would resolve the arcade machine issue soon. He also had another announcement to make on the show: the development of his next game, The King of Fighters. This would likely be his last fighting game for a while.
"Chui, you're going to be on Urban Topics?" During breakfast, Fang Xi was immediately interested when he heard the news. "Can you bring an extra guest? I feel like I've gotten even more handsome recently, and I want to show off on TV."
"Forget it. You're just going to be a nuisance," Fang Nan retorted, blushing a little. "By the way, I've never been on TV before. Chui, what should I wear? Maybe I should buy some new clothes. Ava, come shopping with me and give me some advice."
"Sure, sure," Ava said, her Chinese improving by the day. "I saw a nice dress in a magazine recently."
"Where's the magazine?" Fang Nan asked eagerly.
"In my room."
"Take me to see it."
The two girls hurried off to Fang Nan's room to look at the magazine. After they left, Fang Xi asked Ye Chui, puzzled, "Chui, why is Sis so happy? You just got the call, so when did you tell her you were taking her to the show?"
Ye Chui, feeling a bit awkward, replied, "I didn't say she could go. I asked the host, and they said the guest is just me. She misunderstood..."
"..." Fang Xi was speechless, then said solemnly, "Chui, you better think carefully about how to explain this to Sis."
"Yeah."
Ye Chui nodded seriously. This was a matter of life and death and needed careful handling.
The plan to appear on Urban Topics was set, and the show would be live that evening.
Fang Nan and Ava, feeling the time crunch, went on a shopping spree in the afternoon, returning with a pile of clothes. Ye Chui was then treated to a fashion show where Fang Nan, with a figure and face rivaling Lin Chi-ling, modeled various outfits. Ye Chui was delighted, although he wasn't allowed to watch her change.
However, in this atmosphere, Ye Chui still hadn't told Fang Nan that she wouldn't be on the show. This dragged on until evening.
Fang Nan drove Ye Chui to the TV station. Although Ye Chui was allowed to bring a support team to the studio, Fang Xi, Wang Shiyu, Robert, and Ava all decided to stay at the studio and watch the live broadcast—they clearly didn't want to be involved in Fang Nan's potential outburst.
With a troubled expression, Ye Chui got into the car. Seeing Fang Nan's excitement, he finally spoke up, "Nan Nan, actually, I'm the only guest on the show. You can't go on stage..."
A few minutes later, Ye Chui realized that timing is crucial when making confessions—never, ever do it when Fang Nan is about to drive!
The next period was pure agony for Ye Chui, his screams echoing through the car.
Fortunately, while Fang Nan was a bit upset, she didn't let it ruin the event. She grumbled a bit while helping Ye Chui into a wheelchair.
The red sports car now had a few more dents... poor thing.
To Ye Chui's surprise, when he and Fang Nan arrived at the TV station, they found it crowded with people.
They were his fans.
Some even held signs saying "We support you, Professor X" and "We love you, Professor X," waving them around like they were welcoming a top-tier celebrity.
Fang Nan looked a bit nervous. She was used to being Ye Chui's bodyguard, and this situation required caution: "Those fierce girls, stay away from our Chui! Don't try to take advantage of him!"
With the security guards' help, Ye Chui finally made it into the TV station.
The host of Urban Topics, a woman named Wang Jing, first remarked, "Even top stars don't cause such a commotion," before introducing herself to Ye Chui with a handshake.
Wang Jing's professionalism made her seem very approachable, and she quickly became familiar with Ye Chui.
In the studio, Ye Chui went over the questions he would be asked and prepared his responses. After about half an hour, the live broadcast of Urban Topics began.
...
"Xiaoyu, Chui's live broadcast is about to start. Come here," Fang Xi called out, holding a bowl of popcorn.
Wang Shiyu, sitting at a desktop computer playing Landlord with Big Money and Little Landlord, immediately logged off after telling Little Landlord she had something urgent to do.
Everyone in the studio gathered on the couch, with snacks ready. Wang Shiyu climbed onto Fang Xi's lap, snuggling against him comfortably. "It feels like lying in a pile of cotton candy," she said.
The Urban Topics program began.
That evening, perhaps by chance or fate, many people tuned in to watch Ye Chui's live broadcast.
First was Cao Kang.
After dinner, he sat in front of his computer, ready to be beaten by Alale. His strategy to lose to Alale wasn't working; these days, he was getting crushed daily. The worst part was, even when he tried seriously, he couldn't beat Alale, which oddly reassured him that he wasn't intentionally losing.
So, he lost his money without any pressure, quite happily.
Watching his declining game currency balance, Cao Kang's increasingly gaunt face regained a bit of color.
"Ten days until the wedding. At this rate, I should lose all my currency by then."
Cao Kang felt satisfied. He wanted to lose all the money; seeing those numbers stressed him out!
Tonight, he planned to lose another hundred thousand.
But just as he was about to lose a hand, Alale suddenly logged off, leaving only a message: "I have something urgent."
"What could be more urgent than winning money?"
Cao Kang was furious. He opened a room and waited for others to join, but as the King of Landlords, no one dared to enter for a long time.
Annoyed, Cao Kang left his computer to get some water, wondering when Alale would be back online.
In the living room, Lin Xin was watching Urban Topics on TV.
...
"Earlier, I saw your girlfriend. She's very pretty. Can you tell us about your relationship?" the host Wang Jing asked Ye Chui after a few harmless questions.
Fans would definitely be interested in this gossip.
"Our story isn't that romantic, maybe a bit of love at first sight. But now I'm sure I'll be with her forever," Ye Chui said sincerely, his voice genuine.
"Wow," Wang Jing exclaimed enviously. "Professor X's relationship is truly enviable. But I heard she's also a member of your studio. Do you pay her a salary? They say you earn millions every week."
"Nan Nan and I have a profit-sharing agreement, but we don't really divide the earnings strictly," Ye Chui smiled. He glanced at Fang Nan in the backstage and added playfully, "I think there's no need to divide things between us. After all, it's all shared in the future."
"Oh," Wang Jing said exaggeratedly, "Are you hinting at something, Professor X?"
Ye Chui smiled faintly but didn't elaborate. His meaning was clear enough.
In the backstage, Fang Nan's face turned red. She grabbed a staff member's arm, "How embarrassing..."
Staff member: "Ouch, ouch, ouch, it hurts, it hurts..."
...
In front of the TV, Lin Xin couldn't help but look regretful. The man she had shamelessly abandoned now made millions weekly and didn't mind sharing his wealth with his girlfriend...
Yes, that's exactly who he was. When they were together, even if he had only a few dollars, he would buy her favorite things.
He was such a good man...
As a gold digger, she always wanted both emotional and material satisfaction. She hoped to live in a golden house and have perfect love.
Once, she had that chance, but... why didn't she cherish it?
Lin Xin bit her lip and clenched her fists. She had never regretted anything more.
If she had another chance, she would...
"Are you regretting it? Are you regretting being with me?" Cao Kang's cold voice suddenly interrupted her thoughts.
She turned to see Cao Kang's eyes filled with rage, staring at her.
Ye Chui's current success starkly contrasted Cao Kang's decline. The man he once despised was now revered like a dragon.
Even his girlfriend and fiancée, who had once clung to him, now looked regretful...
This was an unbearable humiliation for him!