166: Chapter 167: Showing off endorsements stirs up a huge wave.

I don't know how long it had been, the wind had stopped and the rain had ceased.

Leng Ba lay limply in Jiang Jing's arms, breathing rapidly, her body drenched in a light sweat, without even the strength to lift a finger.

Leng Ba took a long while to catch her breath, and her breathing gradually steadied.

She buried her face in the crook of Jiang Jing's neck, feeling his strong heartbeat and reassuring scent.

Suddenly, Da Mimi's earnest advice from before echoed in her mind—"Strike while the iron is hot," "secure the title," "this is the real deal"…

A flash of inspiration!

She propped herself up slightly, lifting her flushed little face, and looked at Jiang Jing with sparkling eyes:

"Brother Jing, can I announce the news about me becoming the spokesperson on Weibo?"

She paused: "This… this is good for increasing the product's popularity, and… and the fans will definitely be very happy too!"

How could Jiang Jing not understand her little scheme?

He chuckled and pinched the tip of her nose: "Why wouldn't you be able to? You are now the spokesperson for Xingchen Technology. The official announcement was already part of the plan. Post it if you want, anytime."

Receiving the affirmative answer, Leng Ba's eyes lit up instantly, and all her fatigue seemed to vanish!

"Really? That's great! Thank you, Brother Jing!"

She excitedly leaned in and planted a forceful kiss on Jiang Jing's lips. Ignoring her sore body, she kicked off the quilt, jumped out of bed, and ran barefoot, pitter-patter, to the living room to find her phone and that precious contract.

Jiang Jing watched her cheerful, bounding figure, shook his head with a laugh, and got up to follow her.

Leng Ba found her phone and the contract, sat on the sofa, and carefully selected the angle.

She first took a few clear photos of the key parts of the contract, such as "Asia-Pacific Brand Spokesperson for Xingchen Technology huanyan beauty serum" and her own signature.

No other information was revealed.

Then, she picked up her phone, adjusted the lighting, and pouted for a peace sign.

She took a selfie that, despite being makeup-free, showed her looking radiant.

Of course, only her face could be seen; the rest was still bare…

After adding a few pictures from yesterday's fun and carefully selecting them, she began to edit the caption:

"I have some super happy news to share with everyone! It is a great honor to become the Asia-Pacific brand spokesperson for @Xingchen Technology official 'huanyan beauty serum'! Meeting 'huanyan beauty serum,' meeting a more beautiful version of myself~ Let's work hard together in the future!"

The overflowing joy was almost palpable.

Almost within minutes of the Weibo post going live, her group of best friends rushed to the scene!

They left their blessings in the comments.

The collective blessings from the celebrity group instantly pushed the popularity of this Weibo post to new heights!

Immediately after, Leng Ba's fans went completely crazy!

"Holy crap! Holy crap! Asia-Pacific spokesperson?! Am I dreaming!"

"Babe is awesome!!! Xingchen beauty serum! The hottest product right now!"

"Congratulations! Career-focused fans are ecstatic! This status has skyrocketed!"

"She looks so good even without makeup! Her condition is amazing! 'huanyan beauty serum' is truly magical!"

"Ahhh! My goddess is so impressive! I'm going to cry!"

Countless fans flooded the comment section to offer congratulations. At the same time, a large number of fans quickly rushed to Xingchen Technology's official Weibo to leave comments asking for verification:

"Big boss! Is it true? Is Leng Ba really your Asia-Pacific spokesperson?"

"Hurry up and announce it officially! Confirm it!"

"Congratulations! A talented man and a beautiful woman! (No, wait, it's a perfect match between the brand and the spokesperson!)"

"Announce it quickly! We are going to buy it all up!"

Just as the fans were frantically refreshing the screen, Xingchen Technology's official Weibo responded quickly, reposting Leng Ba's Weibo with the caption:

Xingchen Technology Official: "Warmly welcome Miss Leng Ba to the Xingchen family, officially serving as the Asia-Pacific brand spokesperson for the 'huanyan beauty serum' series! The signing process with Miss Leng Ba last night was very pleasant, and we look forward to working together to create beautiful miracles! @Leng Ba"

Jiang Yan's execution was as fast as ever, quickly restoring and confirming the authenticity of the news.

#Leng Ba becomes Asia-Pacific spokesperson for Xingchen beauty serum#

#Xingchen Technology officially announces Leng Ba#

Several related topics shot up like a rocket, instantly landing at the top of the trending list, and with unstoppable momentum, surged directly to number one on the trending list.

The comment section and the trending topic square were completely boiling over; congratulations, envy, and discussions were endless.

Leng Ba hugged her phone, looking at the skyrocketing likes, comments, and trending ranking, watching the fans' excited messages and the congratulatory messages from friends in the industry, rolling on the sofa in happiness, her face glowing with joy and pride.

She put down her phone, pounced over, and threw herself into Jiang Jing's arms again, hugging him tightly.

"Brother Jing, thank you! Thank you so, so much!"

Jiang Jing caught her, ruffled her hair, and laughed: "This is something you earned yourself. Keep it up."

"Mm!" Leng Ba nodded vigorously, her eyes full of confidence and drive.

The news of Leng Ba's Weibo endorsement announcement was like a deep-sea bomb, triggering a violent tremor and chain reaction beneath the seemingly calm surface of the entertainment industry.

Almost every celebrity and their team who had been eyeing the huge cake that was "Xingchen beauty serum" received the news immediately.

Envy, jealousy, disbelief… various complex emotions spread through countless dressing rooms, RVs, and private chat groups.

A certain A-list actress's studio.

The manager looked at the phone screen, brows furrowed, tone filled with deep confusion and a hint of resentment: "How could it be Leng Ba? Before, when we took the initiative to contact Xingchen, didn't that CEO Jiang clearly state that they weren't considering celebrity endorsements at this stage? This… this is simply…"

The actress, who was having her makeup and hair done on the side, looked at herself in the mirror, her eyes dark and unreadable, and sighed softly: "Perhaps… they have connections we don't know about. This resource is truly enviable."

At the home of a certain actress known for being "Buddhist."

Liu Tianxian had just finished her morning workout, took the phone handed to her by her assistant, saw the push notification, and was slightly stunned.

Immediately, a smile with a hint of envy appeared, and she said softly to her assistant: "Leng Ba is really lucky. Congratulations to her."

After saying this, she put down the phone and continued reading a philosophy book, her mindset peaceful.

She knew that some things couldn't be forced; everyone has their own fate.

However, many others could not be so calm.

In the lounge of another A-list actress who started with "chick flicks" and has been striving for a breakthrough in recent years.

"Slap!" With a crisp sound, the phone was slammed face-down on the table.

Zhou Dongyu's face was extremely ugly, her chest heaving violently; she was clearly furious.

She looked at her carefully maintained face in the mirror, then thought of Leng Ba's exotic-looking face, and an inexplicable rage rushed to her head.

"Why?!" she cursed under her breath, gritting her teeth, "What is she, Leng Ba? Prettier than me? Better acting than me? Or more famous than me? Are the people at Xingchen Technology blind? Choosing her instead of me?!"

The assistant next to her was too scared to breathe, only able to comfort her in a low voice: "Sis, calm down, maybe… maybe they had other considerations…"

"Considerations? I think there was some shady back-door dealing!" Zhou Dongyu sneered recklessly, feeling more and more stifled. The feeling of having a top-tier resource snatched away by someone she considered inferior to herself made her burn with jealousy.