A shadowed glint flickered in Gu Cheng's eyes.
To him, these people were as insignificant as ants.
But now, he was in Ning Yi's body after all.
The spotlight followed, casting a slender, fragile figure beneath its beam—beauty so detached it felt unreal.
The elite circle covered their mouths in mocking laughter.
"Can't you dance?"
"If she can't dance, she could perform something else."
"She can't possibly have no talents at all, right?"
Gu Cheng: "Hmph."
Could he possibly embarrass his wife?
Tonight was stormy—
But none of it concerned Ning Yi!
She ate well, drank well, and slept soundly. When she woke up the next day, returned to her own body, and checked her phone, she discovered the name "Ning Yi" was trending?
She went online. One trending topic was "Green Dress Sister is so beautiful!" The other was "Sister is so talented, love love!"
The first was a live, unedited shot of Ning Yi at the hotel entrance. The second was a video from the banquet hall.
Ning Yi tapped the latter to watch. Only then did she learn that after she'd crashed out last night, Ding Ziyue had publicly called on Gu Cheng to perform a dance.
Ning Yi: Don't make me laugh myself to death.
In the video, "Ning Yi" stood under the spotlight, her expression cold as she surveyed the entire banquet hall. She radiated an inexplicable aura of icy, contemptuous dominance.
Facing the crowd waiting for her to fail, "she" calmly picked up the microphone. Amidst the chaotic banquet hall, she effortlessly commanded the foreign bands hired by the Ding family in English, French, and German—cool and precise.
Finally, "she" invited them to perform a simple nursery rhyme together. After delivering a performance that seemed to pierce the atmosphere, she exited with effortless grace.
The video comments exploded:
Holy crap, this lady has this complex vibe of being both beautiful and badass!!!
Ahhh! With this kind of talent, who even needs dancing or singing anymore?!
Ning Yi spotted Ding Ziyue frozen stiff in a corner of the video feed, her face rigid, and nearly laughed herself silly.
Light! Why have you dimmed, light?!
Closing the video, Ning Yi called her big shot: "Wow, honey, you're amazing! Your performance yesterday made me so proud!"
Gu Cheng smiled faintly: "Is that so?"
Ning Yi had never experienced being carried by a pro player before. Savoring the feeling, she found it pretty exhilarating.
Though if she'd been there herself, she could've pulled off something similar.
"Honey, honey," Ning Yi said excitedly, "I know three foreign languages too!"
"Oh?" Gu Cheng raised an eyebrow slightly.
Since their bodies switched, he'd learned about Ning Yi's background and circumstances through others' accounts and reactions. Given her upbringing, learning foreign languages probably wasn't easy.
Gu Cheng inquired, "Which three languages, Yi?"
Ning Yi answered with equal enthusiasm:
"Meow meow meow."
"Squeak squeak squeak."
And "Hiss hiss hoo hoo—"
Gu Cheng was speechless for a moment.
The first two were somewhat understandable, but "What's the third one?"
Ning Yi replied earnestly: "It's zombie language."
Gu Cheng: "?"
Is she okay?
After the heroine's welcome banquet, the elite socialite circle had indeed entered the public eye, with netizens everywhere hunting for gossip.
This also presented a business opportunity within Ning Yi's circle—one that seemed tailor-made for this brainless romance novel world!
Last time, Zhao Weining added her on WeChat and pulled her into the "Programmer Zoo" group chat, filled with her fellow brothers working on this internet product.
Hey, Boss!
Hey, Sis!!
Baboon-style chest-thumping welcome.jpg
Ning Yi waved amiably: Hello, everyone
Thanks to Ning Yi's overwhelming technical guidance, their platform was built at lightning speed and had recently entered product testing. The frontend needed to ensure a seamless user experience across all devices, guarantee stable and smooth concurrent user sessions, establish a robust user feedback handling system, embed tracking codes, and so on.
Ning Yi named the platform CMore, symbolizing "See More."
Targeted at showcasing the lifestyles of wealthy heiresses and scions, it allows ordinary netizens to engage and interact, fostering social mobility. It provides a stage for socialites and young elites seeking fame and attention. The commercial potential is enormous—even Gu Cheng would find it intriguing.
The platform, personally crafted by Ning Yi, boasts an impeccably clean and beautiful interface. Their internal testing ran exceptionally smoothly, leaving the programmers thrilled.
No splash ads, no pop-ups for acne treatments, hair loss remedies, or colored contacts—the user experience was exceptional, perfectly aligned with modern youth preferences!
To ensure strong downloads and user engagement post-launch, promotion was essential.
Here, Ning Yi proved utterly unscrupulous—
Casually riding the coattails of a romance novel heroine's fame as a traffic magnet.
She simply spent money to acquire photos and videos from the reporters hired by the Ding family.
#Real vs Fake Heiress Side-by-Side#
#Wealthy Siblings Dining Together#
#Socialite Heiress Dancing Amidst Colorful Scenes#
#Real Heiress Mastering Three Foreign Languages#
All in HD, driving massive traffic.
User growth surged after CMore launched.
The platform's original developer remains shrouded in mystery, codenamed 01—meaning the first registered user.
While Ning Yi lived the life of a pampered young mistress at the Gu household, she secretly built a thriving business empire behind the scenes.
Gu Cheng spotted her laptop. "What are you playing with?"
Ning Yi: "Playing with people."
She soon spotted a new batch of user applications.
Pink V registration: Ding Ziyue, heiress of the Ding Group
Ning Yi: Ahahaha welcome.
Meanwhile, the Gu family was also in turmoil.
—Because Young Master Gu was finally making a move!
Three years later, Gu Cheng's hospital room hosted another national expert consultation.
Nationally renowned physicians conducted a series of examinations, followed by intense debate.
When Young Master Gu's accident occurred, the Gu family had spared no expense to summon these experts. They had attempted drug therapy, hyperbaric oxygen treatment, acupuncture, and even electrotherapy—only to discover these methods failed to awaken him, causing harm to his body instead.
His body seemed frozen by some force, with vital functions largely intact, making aggressive treatments counterproductive. Some boldly speculated that this force might not persist indefinitely—its dissipation could mark the moment of his awakening.
Now, though still unconscious, Young Master Gu has shown signs of response.
Is another miracle about to unfold for this man?
The Gu family had initially suppressed the news, but the gathering of renowned physicians nationwide had stirred the elite circles.
Suddenly, the entire circle was abuzz—those seeking to visit Young Master Gu, those secretly monitoring Gu Group's stock prices, and those vying to be among the first to collaborate with the Gu family upon his awakening. The queue stretched from Gu Cheng's separate residence all the way to the estate gates.
Yet Ning Yi remained the only one permitted unrestricted access to visit Gu Cheng.
Many socialites and heiresses arriving at the estate gritted their teeth in envy at the sight of Ning Yi's relaxed demeanor.
She looks so carefree and smug??
Doesn't she realize her own worth?
If Young Master Gu truly wakes up, she'll be the first one he kicks out! With Ning Yi's background and credentials, what right does she have to be the wife of the Gu Group's helmsman?
They immediately took to CMore to post snarky comments, each accompanied by a selfie.
This app is so useful—it's become wildly popular lately.
"Honey~ What did the doctor say?"
Ning Yi lay in bed while Gu Cheng stood by the bedside listening to the doctor.
She thoughtfully let the big shot handle the medical updates—after all, what if one day Gu Cheng suddenly got up and walked, only to be driven to torment her by some plot twist? At least they needed some emotional foundation.
"Honey, I'm so nervous and can't wait for the day you recover!" Ning Yi said affectionately.
Gu Cheng's gaze swept over the numerous medical devices in the room before lowering his eyes. "Yi, are you really looking forward to seeing me?"
"Of course, honey!" Ning Yi replied. "I can't wait!"
She and the big shot Gu hadn't actually met in the true sense.
Of course—though she did have a tiny bit of trepidation about the plot's power, Ning Yi wasn't overly worried, heh.
Because if Gu Cheng decided to turn the tables on her, she'd just switch characters.
She'd just use the body of this world's most powerful CEO to show off!
Just thinking about it was damn thrilling!
The doctors were still engaged in heated discussion.
For now, they needed to wait for more reactions from Young Master Gu's body to gather sufficient medical data for a more accurate diagnosis.
Gu Cheng leaned against the wall, lost in thought, when Ning Yi's phone in his pocket rang.
Her phone was password-protected, and Gu Cheng had no interest in prying into others' privacy. But when the screen lit up today, he happened to catch a glimpse of a WeChat message in Ning Yi's group chat.
A whole bunch of handsome guys
Gu Cheng: "?"
More messages kept popping up.
When can Sis give us some guidance?
Once Sis arrives, all bugs will vanish
A cold breath escaped Gu Cheng's lips. Hmph.
Ning Yi, completely unaware, kept her eyes closed as she poured out her heart: "Husband, no matter what happens, I'll stay by your side, support you, and wait until the day you wake up!"
"—Very well."
The man locked his phone screen, his deep, magnetic voice tinged with malice as he spoke deliberately.
"I know you're eager, Yi. I've already spoken to Mom for you—to help me wake up faster, you'll recite sutras to me four times a day, morning and night. Family therapy."
Ning Yi: "?"
"Once I wake up, Yi will personally push my wheelchair, tend to my daily needs, and shoulder life's burdens for me."
Ning Yi: "?"
Gu Cheng's voice grew cold and cruel: "After all—Yi is my light, isn't she?"
Ning Yi nearly tumbled off the bed: ?? Are you dead yet, Gu Cheng?!
Pushing a wheelchair my ass—you think I'd push you into the lake?!
A fiery rage surged through her!
"Look, everyone! Young Master Gu moved!"
Doctor Qian was the first to notice the movement on the bed.
"Heavens! He really moved!"
"Three years—this is the first time!"
In an instant, every doctor in the ward stared at the man with excitement and anticipation!
What signal is he trying to send us!?
They watched as the knuckled hands by the bed trembled slightly, then slowly, slowly lifted.
Slowly, slowly, they formed a middle finger.
"..." The ward fell silent once more.
Dr. Qian hesitated for a moment before cautiously asking, "What does Young Master Gu mean by this?"
Gu Cheng: "."
Ning Yi: Fuck this world .