Chapter 96: Conquering is Just a Matter of Time

Chapter 96: Chapter 96: Conquering is Just a Matter of Time

The fan club was in an uproar.

At the same time, some people were curious. Just how delicious was Nan Zhi’s cooking to make Xiao Ye seem like a completely different person?

Maybe... they should go try it too?

Screenshots of the chat log were posted online, attracting countless netizens—

[I saw this girl on the stream. Fu Chao thought she wanted an autograph and a photo, but she just told him to get on good terms with Nan Zhi, haha! I’m dying of laughter!]

[Before eating: "I will never give in!" After eating: "Sigh! This is amazing!"]

[I’m so pissed! We Fu’s fans are not such flip-floppers! I’m revoking her fan status!]

[Someone looked up this girl’s account. She’s a major influencer on his fan forum, a master video editor who creates tons of content, has nearly 100,000 followers on Weibo, and is a rich lady who buys 10,000 copies of his magazines every time. So...]

[AHEM, we should respect her personal choice.]

...

The hilarious and bizarre turnaround of one of Fu Chao’s biggest fans caused a bit of a stir, reaching an audience beyond his usual circle.

This sparked even more discussion about *Cub Observation Diary*, which was already incredibly popular.

And the biggest topic of conversation was, without a doubt, Nan Zhi!

Some people had completely changed their opinion of her:

[I’ve been watching the stream for over half a month, and Nan Zhi is really different from my initial impression. She has a captivating personality and is like an anchor for the whole group. Whenever she’s around, I just feel at ease. Does anyone else get it?]

[I agree! Someone who is universally liked by the guests and adored by the cubs couldn’t possibly be the kind of trashy person described in the old scandals.]

[Nan Zhi’s past scandals were real, but people are complex. As long as she stays away from acting and just does variety shows or opens restaurants, I’ll support her!]

...

Others stubbornly clung to their old opinions:

[I can’t believe this. Does the internet have no memory? Someone like Nan Zhi, who’s built on a mountain of scandals, can redeem her image with a variety show? Public decency is truly dead!]

[You all weren’t singing this tune when the video of Nan Zhi acting like a diva on set was exposed! Not even Sun Wukong with his seventy-two transformations can change as fast as you netizens!]

[I really want to know which mastermind is backing Nan Zhi. How could that empty-headed idiot from before manage such a complete turnaround!]

...

"Airhead? Idiot? Do they even know who they’re insulting? A bunch of mindless 2D characters in a low-dimension world!"

Shrill curses echoed from a VIP room in a Yanjing hospital.

[Host, please be advised. Do not reveal your identity, or you will be punished with obliteration!]

Having heard the boy cry wolf too many times, the girl was completely unfazed by the word "obliteration."

She rolled her eyes.

"Isn’t this a novel world? So what if they hear me? It’s not like these NPCs have brains."

[Final warning, Host!]

"I know, I know!"

The girl defiantly lowered her voice, picked up the tablet she had thrown, and gritted her teeth in anger.

She just couldn’t understand!

It was the same body, the same face. Why was *she* being flamed by the entire internet, while the original owner was receiving such a completely different reception?

Jealousy gnawed at her heart like a viper.

An idea popped into the girl’s head.

She then pulled out her phone, found a contact, and made the call.

"...Yes, just do as I say. I’ll pay you double once it’s done!"

The system listened silently from the void.

After hanging up, the girl gloated smugly.

"Say what you will about this body, but the fact that it’s not short on cash is great! The old Nan Zhi was dirt poor. Her crappy apartment wasn’t even worth enough for me to buy two handbags! So useless!"

After a few seconds of silence, the system reminded her:

[Time is of the essence. Host, please focus on the target.]

The girl waved her hand dismissively.

"I know, I know! I’m about to be discharged from the hospital, aren’t I? Besides, making sure the villain follows his destined path is what you want too, right?"

The system remained silent.

The girl clicked her tongue, leaned back against the soft pillow, and thought confidently—

’If it weren’t for the car accident that injured this body, forcing me to stay in the hospital for over half a month...’

’I would have made progress on my mission long ago!’

’Last time, I got Nan Zhi’s identity, starting out as a mother from the get-go. That really held me back.’

’The class difference was just too great. I couldn’t even get close to the target, so my years of hard work amounted to nothing.’

’This time is different.’

’My identity is a true heiress from a wealthy family, in the same social class as my target!’

’As long as I can get close to him...’

’Winning him over is only a matter of time!’

-

"It’s almost closing time."

Xie Yu glanced at the clock on the wall.

Even Nan Zhi felt a sense of relief.

Thankfully, she had taken a nap in the afternoon to make up for her lack of energy.

Otherwise, she really wouldn’t have been able to make it through the dinner service!

After a moment of thought, Nan Zhi said to Xie Yu, ℴℴ𝘮

"Tomorrow, you can try working the prep station."

Xie Yu’s spirits lifted.

He felt like a rookie again, suddenly noticed and promoted by a respected senior director. His heart filled with excitement and joy!

"I’ll do my best."

Xie Yu promised in a serious tone.

His earnest attitude made Nan Zhi chuckle softly.

Just then, Nan Yi suddenly ran in.

"Mommy!"

The strange expression on his little face made Nan Zhi think something was wrong.

But unexpectedly, after some hesitation, Nan Yi leaned in and whispered in her ear,

"That person is here. He’s right outside."

’That person? Who?’

Nan Zhi was confused. She was about to ask when the words caught in her throat.

’Wait, it couldn’t be...’

She put down her kitchen knife, wiped her hands on a rag, and took a few steps toward the kitchen entrance.

The man sitting in the corner booth seemed to sense her presence and looked up.

Their gazes met silently in the air.

The man was still like snow on a vast mountain—cold, desolate, and distant, a presence out of sync with the world.

But the moment he saw Nan Zhi, an obstinance grew silently from the depths of his soul, like a vine, like a great net, threatening to envelop her completely.

She didn’t know if it was because she understood him too well.

But upon seeing him, Nan Zhi wasn’t even that shocked. Instead, a single thought surfaced in her mind—

’Ah, Lu Shixu is Lu Shixu, after all.’

Nan Yi’s small hand clutched the corner of her clothes.

"Mommy, he..."

"Ignore him."

Without a second glance, Nan Zhi led Nan Yi back into the kitchen.

She didn’t spare Lu Shixu another look.

At that moment, besides Nan Zhi and Nan Yi, one other person had noticed Lu Shixu’s presence.

He was so shocked he froze in place, unable to recover for a good minute or two!

It wasn’t until Qi Pei’er came over to remind him,

"Fu Chao, aren’t you going to clear the tables?"

"Ah... Ah, right."

Fu Chao did his best to hide his shock, walking past the booth where Lu Shixu was sitting as if he didn’t know him at all.

But inside, his mind was screaming—

’What is that madman from the Lu Family doing here?!’

Almost instantly, Fu Chao thought of Nan Zhi.

It was a strange premonition.

’Somehow... I feel like they know each other.’