Chapter 80 Become A Hot Topic[Part 2]

The clicking of countless camera shutters filled the air, creating an atmosphere akin to a celebrity press conference rather than a casual gathering.

"Director Xu mentioned that you're still in university. What prompted you to make such a significant donation?" one reporter asked.

"I used to be a member of the Star Orphanage. Without the director's help, I wouldn't be standing here today," Zhou Yi responded steadily.

Through the camera lens, Zhou Yi remained dressed in his signature simple white shirt, exuding composure and poise. Even under the intense focus of the cameras, he displayed neither nervousness nor unease.

The reporters fired question after question, each met with calm, measured answers that belied his age, showcasing a presence far beyond what one would expect from a typical college student.

After the interview concluded, several female journalists began praising him enthusiastically.

"Zhou Yi, you are undoubtedly the most handsome university student we've ever featured in the Huaihai Daily!"

"I can already imagine how the comments on our official WeChat account will look tomorrow."

"My TikTok post from half an hour ago has already garnered tens of thousands of likes. The last time I received this much engagement was when I posted about actor Lin!"

"Could we add you on WeChat? Perhaps we could invite you to appear on TV programs in the future."

These journalists and hosts, who had been so stern during the interview, now seemed approachable and friendly.

Zhou Yi didn't refuse and handed them his WeChat QR code for scanning.

077: "Your popularity is about to skyrocket."

Zhou Yi: "What makes you say that?"

077: "Just look at the way those women are looking at you—it's glowing admiration. As journalists and hosts, they've interviewed countless celebrities. If they're raving about you, it speaks volumes about your striking appearance."

The system's implication was clear: look at this face! It rivals even the most famous stars!

Indeed, just as the system predicted, Zhou Yi quickly became an overnight sensation.

That evening, Huaihai TV aired the segment featuring Zhou Yi's interview, drawing higher ratings than ever before.

The reason? Someone on TikTok accused the journalist of photoshopping the images.

"This is absurd! Questioning whether my news photos are edited? These netizens truly have wild imaginations!" exclaimed Wang Lan, the journalist responsible for posting the images.

A former entertainment reporter turned television journalist, Wang Lan had a substantial following on her TikTok account.

Whenever she conducted an intriguing interview, she would share it on TikTok.

This time, she posted the images from Zhou Yi's interview.

At first, the comments were relatively normal.

Most read along the lines of:

"So handsome! Wealthy, charitable, and charming—my heart is melting!"

"This is what a true gentleman looks like. TV dramas are full of bizarre characters."

"Donating 500,000 while still in school? I don't deserve to live."

"Is this face even real? He looks like he stepped out of a digital rendering."

"It's a shame he isn't in the entertainment industry. He was born to act."

Then, some netizens went wild:

"My love for this guy is like wetting my pants—everyone sees it, but only I feel the warmth."

"He's got four suits minus three suits—one suit of handsomeness remains."

"It's such a pity I can only see him at noon. Otherwise, I'd fall for him sooner or later."

"This isn't just an ordinary university student; he's the rest of my life (heart)."

"Hey there, have you considered becoming an actor? You could play the male lead in my life."

"To have such a husband, I must thank my parents. Thanks to them for giving me the ability to speak; otherwise, I wouldn't say such nonsense."

Then, the comment section descended into chaos as bizarre remarks appeared:

"Don't overdo the editing. Do you think we're fools? Can a normal person really look like this?"

"If he looked this good, entertainment companies would have signed him ages ago."

"Did he get plastic surgery?"

"Photoshop freak, desperate for attention."

"There must be capital backing this. Why else would a student make such a donation? It's all for fame, and editing like this is ridiculous."

"It's definitely photoshopped. That jawline isn't human."