The next morning, the internet was in an uproar. Timelines were flooded with short videos recorded from various angles. Clickbait headlines dominated entertainment news portals
"Top Artist Wei Yu Chen Rescued by Mysterious Girl with a Fire Extinguisher at the Airport!" It sounds ridiculous, doesn't it...?
"Barbaric Fans Defeated by an Unknown Woman!" It's like it's nonsensical…?
"Who is the Girl in the T-Shirt?"
The video of the girl brandishing the fire extinguisher and yelling harshly went instantly viral. Netizens were split into two camps: some accused her of insolence for daring to scold the fans, while others hailed her as a hero.
Comments flooded social media
"Seriously, that girl is so brave! I salute her!" Her shocked expression was epic.
"How dare she! How dare she curse Yu Chen's fans!"
"I swear, if it weren't for her, Yu Chen wouldn't have made it out of that airport alive."
"Who is she? Airport staff? A regular fan? Or someone close to Yu Chen?"
Reporters and paparazzi tried to find traces of her identity, but to no avail. No one knew her, no one knew her name, and even her face was only partially captured due to the cap covering half of it and the shaky, fast-moving video quality.
Wei Yu Chen's agency released an official statement that afternoon
"We thank the airport staff and the public who helped ensure Wei Yu Chen's safety. Regarding the individual seen in the video, we have no further information."
However, that neutral statement only heightened public curiosity. The keyword "Fire Extinguisher Girl" immediately became the number one trending topic across various platforms.
On the other side, staunch fans felt their dignity had been trampled. Fandom forums were filled with insults against the mysterious girl, and some even threatened to find out who she was. Yet, not a few new fans emerged people who had previously been indifferent to Yu Chen were now drawn in after witnessing the sensational incident.
Wei Yu Chen's name suddenly soared higher. But beneath all the commotion, one image refused to fade: the sharp gaze of that sassy girl in the simple T-shirt.
In his luxurious private apartment, Wei Yu Chen sat alone on the sofa. The tablet screen on his lap displayed a string of sensational headlines. His hand supported his chin, while his fingers again twisted the ring on his middle finger his old habit whenever his mind was preoccupied.
The girl's video played repeatedly. He stopped at the frame where the girl in the T-shirt turned to him, her cynical eyes full of audacity. There was something in that gaze that disturbed Yu Chen, something he had never encountered in anyone, not even in the glamorous world of top-tier celebrities.
"Why am I still thinking about her…" he murmured softly.
His phone rang, an incoming call from Jiang Fan. With a casual yet pressing tone, Jiang Fan immediately spoke without preamble
"Yu Chen, don't open social media yet. The fans are going ballistic. The agency is also furious. They don't like an outsider suddenly stealing the spotlight because of you."
Yu Chen chuckled slightly, his gaze glued to the tablet screen. "I know. But it's funny, isn't it… everyone is busy trying to find out who she is, even though I don't know myself."
"That's precisely the problem!" Jiang Fan emphasized. "If her identity is exposed, it could be chaos. The hardcore fans are already planning to track her down. That could be dangerous."
Yu Chen let out a long sigh, then leaned his head back against the sofa. A faint smile appeared on his face. "I don't know why… but I actually want to know who she really is."
"(gē)… don't go looking for new trouble," Jiang Fan's voice softened, but sounded anxious. "We just got back, work is waiting. Just forget about the girl."
Wei Yu Chen closed his eyes for a moment, letting silence fill the room. But behind his eyelids, the face and loud voice of the Fire Extinguisher Girl continued to resonate.
That afternoon, the top floor meeting room was filled with small laughs and curious whispers. The magnificent agency belonged to Wei Yu Chen himself, so the atmosphere was much more relaxed.
On the large screen, the Fire Extinguisher Girl's video was replayed. Her voice sounded loud, her facial expression clearly visible, albeit only for a few seconds.
One of the younger staff members leaned forward, their eyes sparkling. "Boss, seriously, who is that girl? She wasn't airport staff, was she? She doesn't look like a regular fan either…"
Another chimed in, laughing, "If she were a fan, there's no way she'd dare scold other fans. That's suicide."
Jiang Fan joined the lighthearted laughter, slapping the table. "Hahaha, honestly, I still can't believe it. That girl is genuinely sassy. But truthfully, she was cool. If it weren't for her, we might still be trapped at the airport."
Yu Chen merely offered a faint smile, sitting back casually with one hand supporting his chin. His fingers were again twisting the ring on his middle finger a constant habit when he was deep in thought.
"She… is interesting," he said briefly, causing the room to fall silent for a few seconds. All the staff exchanged glances, some beginning to grin with curiosity.
"Boss, don't tell me you've got a crush on her?" teased one staff member playfully.
Yu Chen gave him a flat look, but a subtle smile appeared on his lips. "I'm just… curious. Someone who dares to complain in front of thousands of fans, carrying a fire extinguisher, and ends up saving me? That… rarely ever happens."
Jiang Fan looked at Yu Chen, then sighed, chuckling. "(gē)… this curiosity of yours is dangerous. Don't tell me you're going to order the investigation team to find her."
Laughter erupted in the room. But beneath the jokes and the casual atmosphere, one thing was clear: Wei Yu Chen truly could not stop thinking about the mysterious girl in the T-shirt.
Wei Yu Chen…
But… but…
There is something about her that makes me unable to look away. How crazy is that girl? I thought, my lips curving slightly into a nearly inaudible smile.
This is the first time I've met someone as strange and sharp as her. The way she looks at the world… as if she knows no fear, as if every step she takes challenges the logic and rules I understand.
The laughter that sounded only in my heart, warm yet cold at the same time, makes me unable to contain the curiosity that is burning hotter and hotter.
I have to… understand this crazy little girl. Know her secret. Delve into her mind. Everything that is hidden behind her wild, unpredictable eyes.
On the other side, Jiang Fan observed Yu Chen's behavior and demeanor in his heart.
Hmm… things seem a bit strange! Jiang Fan's contemplation this time was different. His eyes never left his Gēge, who was suddenly so intensely curious about the girl. It's unusual for him to show interest in a woman… Jiang Fan thought, his small heart fluttering strangely.
Is his sexual orientation starting to 'normalize' after Li Yuan Bo's departure? Hmm… my mind is spinning thinking about this. But, hopefully, he whispered internally. Even so, his Gēge's curiosity left a big question mark, like a faint shadow of the question spinning in Jiang Fan's head and heart.