Hot Search Alert! The Princess Goes Viral Worldwide-Chapter 89

Nan Xi was quick-witted and soon came up with an idea.

She arranged for Jiang Xingguang to seduce Gu Nanyan—whether he succeeded or not didn’t matter. The key was for Zhan Lingfeng to witness the scene and misunderstand.

A man like Zhan Lingfeng, a dragon among men standing at the pinnacle of the social hierarchy, was proud to the core. He would never tolerate a woman betraying him.

Upon receiving his orders, Jiang Xingguang hurried toward the dormitory building.

Jiang Xingguang was an artist under Nan Xi’s entertainment company. This time, for the variety show, Nan Xi had brought two assistants along.

Some things were inconvenient for her to do personally—she needed others to act on her behalf and, if necessary, take the fall.

After all, she was destined to marry into the Zhan family. She couldn’t afford any stains on her reputation.

Jiang Xingguang moved swiftly and soon reached the dormitory.

After locating Gu Nanyan’s room, he knocked gently, his voice smooth and refined. "Miss Gu, may I come in?"

"Who is it?" came a somewhat youthful voice from inside.

Jiang Xingguang frowned. That didn’t sound like Gu Nanyan’s voice.

He glanced up at the room number to confirm—yes, this was Gu Nanyan’s room.

He must have misheard.

Jiang Xingguang continued, "It’s me, Jiang Xingguang. I apologize for the intrusion, but I’ve encountered a problem with my Go strategy and was hoping to seek your advice, Miss Gu."

After his words, silence fell inside. Then, after a moment, footsteps approached the door.

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He raised his right arm, bracing it against the doorframe in a suave pose, then lowered his gaze slightly, assuming a smoldering expression meant to dazzle Gu Nanyan.

With a click, the door opened.

Jiang Xingguang lifted his eyes, only to meet a pair of large, round, pitch-black eyes—bright, lively, and unmistakably young.

"Brother Jiang, what’s wrong with your eyes? Are they cramping?"

Jiang Xingguang: "..."

This wasn’t Gu Nanyan!

He froze, then peered past the door—only to see the room packed with people, either sitting or standing.

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All of them were student guests from the show.

Right now, the little brats were staring at him wide-eyed, curiosity gleaming in their gazes.

One of them, Susu, even turned to the others proudly and said, "See? I told you Sister Gu was amazing. Even a celebrity guest is coming to ask her for help!"

"Wow, Sister Gu must be incredible! Brother Jiang is really good at Go, so if he’s asking her, she must be even better!"

The kids erupted in excited murmurs.

Jiang Xingguang: "..."

How was he supposed to seduce anyone now?

There had to be at least ten people in this room!

Even if he had no shame, he couldn’t pull this off in front of minors.

Forcing a smile, he nodded. "Why are all of you here?"

The students chimed in, "We’re here to ask Sister Gu for help too!"

Perhaps because Jiang Xingguang was an adult, the kids made way, letting him go first.

Jiang Xingguang trudged toward Gu Nanyan, but before he could get close, Susu blocked him.

"Brother Jiang, sit here. Don’t get too close—you smell like sweat. It’ll bother Sister Gu."

Jiang Xingguang: "..."

The other students nodded in agreement. "Yeah, yeah! It’s so hot outside. Brother Jiang must be sweating after coming in. Move back a little, Brother Jiang. You can ask your questions from here."

Jiang Xingguang was speechless.

What sweat? What sweat?!

These brats knew nothing! That was manly scent!

In the end, Jiang Xingguang sat down—five meters away from Gu Nanyan.

At this distance, he had to shout just to be heard. Seduction? Forget it!

Jiang Xingguang hadn’t closed the door when he entered, and now, Zhan Lingfeng’s footsteps echoed from the hallway. Panic surged in Jiang Xingguang’s chest.

Nan Xi’s mission had to be completed.

In desperation, he raised his voice and called out to Gu Nanyan, "Nanyan, I brought you some pastries. Try them!"

With that, he rushed toward her.

Just then, Zhan Lingfeng appeared at the doorway, his heavy gaze locking onto Jiang Xingguang like a physical weight.

Jiang Xingguang’s heart skipped a beat. The sheer force of Zhan Lingfeng’s presence made him want to flee.

This "Lord Zhan" was terrifying.

For a moment, Jiang Xingguang felt like he might be skewered by that glare alone.

But remembering Nan Xi’s promised rewards, he steeled himself and deliberately feigned nervousness, hiding the pastries behind his back as if caught red-handed.

"L-Lord Zhan, don’t misunderstand! Miss Gu and I—we’re not—"

Zhan Lingfeng’s gaze was like a blade, his entire being radiating the oppressive aura of a man used to absolute authority. Jiang Xingguang’s spine instinctively bent under the pressure.

This Lord Zhan was too frightening.

Jiang Xingguang’s heart pounded wildly—but this was perfect. The more dominant a man was, the stronger his possessiveness. Zhan Lingfeng must already suspect Gu Nanyan now.

Hahaha! With the mission accomplished so flawlessly, Nan Xi would surely reward him with a major opportunity when he returned!

Seizing an opening, Jiang Xingguang fled.

Zhan Lingfeng ignored him, turning his attention to Gu Nanyan instead.

Susu, the perceptive little assistant-in-training, immediately ushered the other students out.

Soon, only Zhan Lingfeng and Gu Nanyan remained in the room.

The intimidating aura around Zhan Lingfeng instantly deflated, replaced by waves of palpable sulkiness.

"No wonder you didn’t call me. You’ve already found someone new."

The jealousy in his tone was so thick it could choke a person.

Gu Nanyan ignored him, keeping her eyes on her book.

This only deepened Zhan Lingfeng’s sulk. He reached out, intending to snatch the book from her hands.

But before his fingers could touch it, Gu Nanyan’s cold, detached gaze pinned him in place.

Zhan Lingfeng stiffened, frozen mid-motion.

"Sit down."

Her tone was calm, yet it carried an unshakable authority.

Zhan Lingfeng obediently took the seat across from her.

Gu Nanyan frowned. "I said, sit next to me."

Zhan Lingfeng scrambled up and dutifully settled beside her.

He was a little afraid of her.

Closing her book, Gu Nanyan looked at Zhan Lingfeng, her stern eyes tinged with disappointment. "Couldn’t you tell? Jiang Xingguang was deliberately trying to make you misunderstand."

Zhan Lingfeng thought back and realized Jiang Xingguang had been acting suspiciously.

He’d just been too emotionally invested to notice at the time.

Guilt washed over him, and he opened his mouth to apologize—

But a slender finger pressed against his lips, stopping him.

"No need to apologize." Gu Nanyan’s voice softened. "I know it’s because you care too much. It’s easy to lose perspective when you’re in the middle of it."

She lowered her head slightly, as if embarrassed. "Actually… I liked it. The way you got jealous just now."

Zhan Lingfeng’s heart nearly exploded, fireworks of joy crackling inside his chest.

Never in his life had he felt such overwhelming happiness.

Unable to hold back any longer, he pulled Gu Nanyan into a tight embrace.

Resting against his solid chest, Gu Nanyan murmured, "From now on, if we ever have doubts, we’ll listen to each other’s explanations. No misunderstandings, okay?"

Zhan Lingfeng’s heart ached with remorse and tenderness.

He nodded firmly. "Mm."

"Good boy." Gu Nanyan reached up and ruffled his hair.