Chapter 59: It is thoughtful of you to still remember

Xu Zhaozhao rolled over and said, "It's a wonder you still remember!"

"What?" Instantly, Chen Sisi's eyes widened, and her voice involuntarily rose, startling the audience watching the live stream.

[Good grief, does Chen Sisi have to be this shocked?]

[Isn't Xu Zhaozhao from her company? Can she sing or dance, and she didn't even know? Besides, after working together on so many dramas and being colleagues, she doesn't understand her at all?]

"What?" Xu Zhaozhao simply sat up to look at her. "I've been by your side for five years. Back then, it was you who went to the trainee department and picked me, wasn't it?"

Yet she never paid any attention to her.

After five years of working together, in her eyes, she was probably still just a third-rate nobody!

This only solidified her resolve to leave as soon as her contract ended.

[My goodness, Chen Sisi actually knows nothing about Xu Zhaozhao!]

[What's so surprising about that? Does your boss know anything about you?]

[So frustrating.]

Upon hearing Chen Sisi's words, Liu Li suddenly remembered that they had indeed picked her out from the trainees.

Does that mean Xu Zhaozhao has no issues with singing and dancing at all?

Thinking of this, Liu Li's face lit up with...

Now, she had even more confidence in making Xu Zhaozhao a star.

Chen Sisi had no idea that her private conversation with Xu Zhaozhao was being transmitted in full to the audience's ears.

Even less did she know that Liu Li had already written a whole stack of proposals on how to propel Xu Zhaozhao to stardom.

Day six of the romance reality show.

Early in the morning, the village chief came to the small courtyard.

Xu Zhaozhao had just gotten up to wash up when she saw the village chief.

The village chief said, "Well... Old Three knew there was filming going on here and was too shy to come over, so he specifically asked me to come and express his gratitude..."

Xu Zhaozhao had helped him repair his tractor yesterday.

[Haha, yesterday everyone was too focused on the campfire party... completely forgot about this.]

At the time, Chen Sisi had called everyone over to watch Xu Zhaozhao make a fool of herself by failing to fix the vehicle, but unexpectedly, Xu Zhaozhao diagnosed the tractor's problem in a flash and repaired it quickly.

Because of this, Old Zhao's family had hardly suffered any delays in their farmwork due to tractor breakdowns. This kind deed of Xu Zhaozhao's gradually spread through the village, and the villagers gained a lot more fondness for this young woman participating in the romance show.

After finishing her washing up, Xu Zhaozhao smiled at the village chief and said, "It was just a small matter, there's no need to be so polite." The village chief nodded repeatedly, praising, "You really are a clever and kind-hearted girl." With that, the village chief left the small courtyard.

Returning to her room, Xu Zhaozhao looked at Chen Sisi, who was still in a daze, and a complex wave of emotions surged in her heart. She knew that her relationship with Chen Sisi had become very delicate. Throughout these five years of collaboration, she had always yearned for Chen Sisi's recognition and appreciation, but now it seemed that was merely wishful thinking.

At this moment, Chen Sisi also snapped back to her senses. She looked at Xu Zhaozhao, wanting to speak but hesitating. She didn't know how to face this artist who had been with her for five years. She had always thought Xu Zhaozhao was just an ordinary, minor actress with no special talents, yet she never expected her to have the skill to fix tractors. Moreover, judging by Liu Li's implication, Xu Zhaozhao was also proficient in singing and dancing. This made her begin to reevaluate Xu Zhaozhao entirely.

"Zhaozhao, I..." Chen Sisi finally spoke, "I might not have understood you well enough before." Xu Zhaozhao was slightly stunned, then replied indifferently, "It doesn't matter, our contract is ending soon anyway." Chen Sisi's heart tightened; she suddenly realized that she might truly be about to lose Xu Zhaozhao.

Meanwhile, Liu Li was joyfully plotting how to catapult Xu Zhaozhao to fame. She felt that Xu Zhaozhao was a treasure trove of a girl, and with proper cultivation, she could definitely become a dazzling star. She began contacting various resources to formulate a detailed development plan for Xu Zhaozhao.

During her days on the romance show, Xu Zhaozhao maintained her sincerity and kindness. Her interactions with other guests became more and more natural, and the audience's affection for her grew day by day. Especially the wit and courage she displayed in a gaming session made everyone look at her in a completely new light.

[Wow, Xu Zhaozhao is amazing!]

[I really didn't expect her to have so many shining qualities.]

[Looking forward to her future development.]

With the broadcast of the romance reality show, Xu Zhaozhao's popularity continued to soar. Seizing this opportunity, Liu Li arranged a series of promotional events and interviews for her. Xu Zhaozhao also began to get busy, but she never forgot her original aspiration.

In an interview, a reporter asked about her relationship with Chen Sisi. Xu Zhaozhao paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Chen Sisi is my boss, and we've worked together for five years. Although there have been some conflicts and misunderstandings along the way, I'm still very grateful to her for choosing me back then." When Chen Sisi watched the interview, these words filled her heart with guilt.

Chen Sisi decided to have a good talk with Xu Zhaozhao. She went to Xu Zhaozhao's room and saw her intently reading a script. "Zhaozhao, can we talk?" Chen Sisi said softly. Xu Zhaozhao put down the script and nodded.

"Zhaozhao, I know I didn't care about you enough in the past, nor did I properly tap into your potential. I regret it deeply, and I hope you can give me a chance to re-get-to-know you and make up for my past mistakes," Chen Sisi said sincerely. Xu Zhaozhao looked at Chen Sisi, feeling somewhat shaken. Truth be told, she didn't want to fall out with Chen Sisi either; after all, the bond of these five years wasn't fake.

"Alright, I can give you a chance. But I hope you will genuinely value me in the future, rather than treating me as dispensable," Xu Zhaozhao said. Chen Sisi nodded eagerly, "I definitely will."

From then on, Chen Sisi actively fought for resources for Xu Zhaozhao and paid closer attention to her development. Xu Zhaozhao also felt Chen Sisi's transformation and became full of confidence in the future.

On the final day of the romance show, the guests all appeared somewhat reluctant to part. Xu Zhaozhao was also filled with deep emotion; the experiences of this period had brought her countless gains. At the farewell party, Xu Zhaozhao performed an original song of her own, stunning the entire audience.

[Xu Zhaozhao is too awesome! She sings so well!]

[Love her, love her!]

[Looking forward to more of her works in the future!]

After the romance show ended, Xu Zhaozhao officially kicked off her acting career. Relying on her performance in the show and her own talent, she quickly shot to fame. Chen Sisi also fulfilled her promise, fully supporting Xu Zhaozhao's development.

Liu Li's stardom plan was also proceeding methodically. She secured the female lead role in a hit television drama for Xu Zhaozhao, whose brilliant performance in the show won unanimous praise from the audience. Her popularity grew higher and higher, making her a rising star in the entertainment industry.

With her career success, Xu Zhaozhao became more confident and mature. She knew that none of this would have been possible without her own hard work and persistence, nor without the help of Chen Sisi and Liu Li. She decided to repay everyone's support with even better works.

At an awards ceremony, Xu Zhaozhao won the Best Newcomer Award. She walked up to the podium, tears of excitement glittering in her eyes. "Thank you for your support and recognition. I will continue to work hard and live up to everyone's expectations." Her words won thunderous applause from the entire venue.

Down in the audience, Chen Sisi and Liu Li watched Xu Zhaozhao, their hearts filled with pride and gratification. They knew that Xu Zhaozhao's future would undoubtedly be even more brilliant.