I Become The Richest Man With A monthly Salary of Twenty Thousand Yuan-Chapter 724 - 498: Parting is Sweet as Honeymoon_2

After an indescribable night, the two of them didn't get up until midday. After showering, a refreshed Tian Yuanyuan called the front desk.

"Could you please have someone come and change the bedsheets and duvet cover? We won't need breakfast delivered, as we'll be coming downstairs to eat. Thank you."

The service at the five-star international hotel chain was truly impeccable. It was meticulous and extremely respectful of customer privacy. Even though Tian Yuanyuan had registered with her ID card, she had no reason to worry about her information being leaked. Of course, gossip among the hotel staff was inevitable.

"Tian Yuanyuan is with God Xia? But didn't I hear there was someone else, that 'Triennial' guy?"

"Probably just a publicity stunt. Tian Yuanyuan and God Xia are a perfect match."

As Xia Liang and Tian Yuanyuan went downstairs for breakfast, a cleaner in her forties entered their room to tidy up. She was immediately taken aback by the scene inside. What an intense battle it must have been. Having lived for over forty years and seen all sorts of things, she could never have imagined two people could get to such a point. She suddenly felt as if she had lived her life in vain; otherwise, she could have known such happiness.

Filled with envy, the cleaner thought that, in all likelihood, she would witness such a scene one more time. The recording for "Happy Camp" was scheduled for that afternoon. Since it would be late after the recording ended, Xia Liang and Tian Yuanyuan weren't in a rush to return home and had booked plane tickets for the next day. The hotel was booked for two nights straight. If they weren't staying another night, they wouldn't have needed to specifically ask the hotel to clean the room.

「At the appointed time」

The two took a taxi to Xiangnan Television Station. Before they went inside, Xia Liang asked Tian Yuanyuan, "Is this really okay? You don't have to come with me."

"I don't want to stay behind." Tian Yuanyuan shook her head firmly. She had no desire to rest at the hotel or go shopping on her own; she just wanted to accompany Xia Liang to the show's recording.

After all, her public image was a major concern. If word got out that she was with Xia Liang, it would affect her career. This was the most important thing for a celebrity. Many stars who were once incredibly famous saw their popularity cool off after announcing they were in a relationship.

While they could hide their relationship from the show's attendees, it was impossible to hide it from the TV station's many staff members.

Clutching his arm, Tian Yuanyuan said coquettishly, "Darling, it's alright."

"Alright, then." Xia Liang didn't mind either. At most, he could use a few tricks to ensure the news didn't spread. He could guarantee it, whether through his influence or other means. "If that's the case, then there's no problem. Let's go."

Xia Liang took Tian Yuanyuan's hand, and they walked inside.

Upon entering the television station, they checked in at the reception desk. A staff member then led them to the dedicated studio for "Happy Camp," which was still in the preparation stage before the audience was allowed in. However, the director and all five hosts of the Joyous Family had already arrived.

"God Xia, you're finally here! We've been waiting for you for a long time," Teacher He said, walking over with a smile. He was much shorter than Xia Liang, but no one in the hosting industry could underestimate him.

Xia Liang smiled back. "Hello, Teacher He. I'm not late, am I?"

"No, not at all! There are still more than ten minutes until the agreed time. It's just that we're all a bit impatient. We've been eagerly awaiting your arrival, especially after you caused such a huge commotion last night."

Teacher He chuckled, his gaze landing on Tian Yuanyuan. He paused for a fraction of a second before greeting her naturally. "Miss Tian, you're here too. It's been a while since we last saw you."

Counting this time, Tian Yuanyuan had already participated in the recording of "Happy Camp" several times. While she wasn't exceptionally close with the Joyous Family, they were certainly very familiar with one another.

Her appearance surprised not only Teacher He but everyone else as well, including the director, Liu Wei. They even subconsciously wondered if Xia Liang had signed a contract with her studio. However, seeing them holding hands so intimately, it was clear their relationship wasn't that simple.

Anyone would be surprised by such a sight, but these were worldly people. Despite their inner astonishment, they showed no trace of it on the surface. They completely ignored the couple's intimate gesture and proceeded with greetings and casual small talk as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Tian Yuanyuan was already a top-tier actress, after all. Her status was clear, and everyone treated her very politely. However, their attitude toward Xia Liang was even more respectful. It made sense, given how famous Xia Liang was. His background was naturally not simple. They weren't like the people close to Xia Liang, whose knowledge had been shielded by his divination, leaving them completely in the dark.

Furthermore, Xia Liang's performances were a major factor. They had all seen his show at Aiming Square the previous night. The "Cloud Stroll" and "Ice Condensation" effects far surpassed simple tricks from Eagle Country and had naturally ignited excitement all over again. His performance had sparked discussions that lasted through the night. By now, videos of it had already been shared on YouTube, perfectly carrying over the buzz from "Cloud Stroll" and cementing his reputation as a Magician in the public's mind.

"God Xia, you don't actually know real magic, do you?" Sister Po exclaimed, her expression like a child with a new toy as she gesticulated wildly. "I watched your 'Ice Condensation' trick so many times last night, and I still find it unbelievable. It was just too amazing!"

Xia Liang had heard similar words countless times, as everyone felt the same way and could only use such terms to describe it. He smiled and replied, "Thank you. I believe the true success of a magic performance lies in making the audience happy. Otherwise, it's useless no matter how magical it seems."

"Successful! It was definitely, definitely successful," Du Guigui said, her eyes nearly disappearing as she smiled. She leaned in closer. "Hey, God Xia, how did you really do it? Some people are saying you used saltpeter. Is that true?"

"Hey, it's unethical to ask about a magician's secrets," Teacher He interjected with a reminder. "As for the saltpeter theory, chemists have already come forward to prove it's impossible. If even the professionals don't know how God Xia did it, who would still believe he just used saltpeter?"

It was true that sprinkling saltpeter on water could make it freeze. The Empire had used this method to make ice in ancient times. Thanks to saltpeter, the tradition of consuming cold drinks in the Empire could be traced back thousands of years, but that was a digression.

The more incredible the magic trick, the more curious people became about how Xia Liang did it. For some, not knowing the secret was an unbearable itch, which led to rampant speculation. Many who knew about saltpeter wondered if that was the answer.

However, Xia Liang hadn't made any preparations in advance. He had gone directly from Sixty Meters Avenue to Aiming Square, a fact countless netizens could testify to. He definitely had not visited Aiming Square before the livestream. Moreover, everyone had a clear view when he placed his hands in the water. He was wearing a short-sleeved T-shirt, and there was nothing in his hands. Where could the saltpeter have come from?

A renowned chemist from the Empire had also published a public statement on the matter. "Saltpeter can indeed freeze water; many people know this. However, the amount needed to freeze a pond as large as the one in Lotus Square would be absolutely massive. Friends who are interested can try the experiment themselves. I can't figure out how Zhang Yi did it, but I can say with certainty that it was definitely not as simple as using saltpeter."

Anyone with a bit of common sense knew that freezing such a large pond with that much ice would require sacks of saltpeter spread evenly. Furthermore, the pond water was flowing, which made the task even more difficult. It was simply not something that could be achieved by just putting one's hands in the water. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

With the saltpeter theory debunked, how did he do it? That discussion had yet to reach a conclusion.

"I can only tell you that it really has nothing to do with saltpeter," Xia Liang said with a shake of his head and a smile.