While Sister Pa was outside on the balcony frantically making phone calls, Wannida excitedly hugged Rahul from behind, wrapping her arms around his neck.
She pressed her upper body against his back without a care in the world, leaning over his shoulder to look at the laptop screen.
"Rahul, quickly translate for me! What are your fans saying?"
Rahul felt the soft warmth pressed against his back and smiled, clicking on the real-time comments in the YouTube backend.
The Indian netizens in the comment section were practically boiling over with excitement!
Initially, when the video showed Rahul dodging the freelance workers under the coconut trees and navigating the neon-lit chaos of Walking Street, the fans were mostly making jokes.
"Pattaya looks exactly like the movies! How much does it cost to splurge there?"
"It's confirmed, Thailand is really dangerous for the wallet... and the waistline!"
"Rahul is fighting for his life out there!"
But as the video shifted to the Airplane Night Market, and the camera focused on Wannida singing angelically on stage, the entire tone of the live chat shifted instantly.
"Holy crap, Thailand has such sweet girls?"
"How is there such a massive, jarring contrast in style compared to the girls on Walking Street?"
"She's really pure. Is she a famous singer over there?"
As Kabir's flawless subtitles appeared, introducing Wannida's name to the Indian audience, the hype grew.
"She really is an idol!"
"Could it be that Rahul Bhai is going to spark something with her?"
"Definitely. Bhai's aura is magnetic; no matter where he goes, he always sparks something with top-tier beauties!"
Just then, in the video, the microphone slipped from Wannida's hand and flew directly towards the camera lens. The camera abruptly cut to black with a sound effect, then shifted to Wannida sincerely bowing and apologizing to Rahul in the hospital waiting room.
The next second, the screen was flooded with "Holy Crap" comments, pouring in like an avalanche.
"HOLY CRAP, Bhai's luck is truly uncanny!"
"What did I tell you?! The Karma System strikes again!"
"They're already flirting?!"
"I couldn't see clearly from afar on the stage, but seeing this Thai girl up close... she really feels so innocent!"
"Yeah, she gives off major 'girl-next-door' vibes."
"You might not believe it, but this Wannida looks exactly like my high school crush!"
"Everyone move aside, let me slap this guy to wake him up from his delusion!"
"Wait, is this old hag manager trying to force Rahul into a fake PR script?"
"Is Rahul that kind of sellout?"
"No way, Bhai is all about authenticity!"
"But seriously, if this Thai sweet girl really came to India to debut, it might actually work. I'd definitely be a fan!"
Then the video screen changed abruptly. It showed Rahul ignoring the manager, grabbing Wannida's hand, and quickly fleeing the hotel, running wildly down the sunlit street with her.
"Did Bhai just 'kidnap' a pop star?!"
"This Wannida is really innocent, she just followed Rahul and ran off without a second thought!"
"Holy crap, everyone look, the scene of Wannida running on the beach is so incredibly healing to watch!"
"It's true! Why do I feel my heart beating so fast?"
"Isn't this the exact kind of pure girl we're all looking for?"
"Everyone, keep watching! Rahul is singing! There's a massive surprise!"
"Holy crap... not only is Rahul handsome, but he sings like Arijit Singh?! Give us normal guys a break!"
"No way, he can play the piano too? He's way too talented!"
"Wow, Wannida's singing is so incredibly sweet!"
"Speaking of which, Rahul and Wannida are a ridiculously good match."
"Yes! One plays the piano and one sings. Why doesn't she come to Mumbai?"
"Rahul Bhai, bring her back to us!"
As the video reached its emotional climax, the footage showed Rahul holding Wannida securely, drifting high under the parasail beneath a breathtaking pink sunset.
The comment section and the live chat went absolutely wild!
"OH MY GOD! This is too romantic!"
"Rahul has really pulled off a cinematic masterpiece!"
"Holy crap, this scene, this atmosphere... it's absolutely stunning, comparable to a high-budget Bollywood movie!"
"This scene, coupled with their duet as the BGM... it's just perfect!"
"Karan Johar, come here and take notes! Learn how to direct a real romance!"
"I doubt any girl on earth would be able to resist such a romantic scene."
"Watching Rahul's vlog, I've learned another way to sweep a girl off her feet. Brothers, smash that Like button!"
"Brothers, I don't know why, but seeing this ending actually made me tear up. This kind of connection is truly my dream."
"You're not alone. I also want to experience such a pure, romantic love."
"The feelings between a man and a woman should be this untainted!"
"Say no more, Rahul's channel has officially achieved Godhood!"
Thousands of female fans also jumped into the comments to express their adoration.
"It's so pure and romantic. If a guy did this for me, I would literally marry him on the spot!"
"I'm so incredibly jealous of Wannida."
"Rahul, please officially date her! I want to see the follow-up!"
"Rahul, bring Wannida back to India!"
"Yes, yes, this pairing is just too sweet."
"I've decided: from now on, I won't ship toxic celebrity couples. I'm only shipping Rahul and Wannida! Hehe."
"I really haven't had enough. Rahul, hurry up and film more, we will throw SuperChats at you to support the production!"
"Start a live stream quickly, we want to see Wannida interacting with you!"
"Blessings to the couple! 999!!!"
Watching the overwhelming wave of positive comments flying across the screen, Rahul couldn't stop smiling. In just under half an hour, the video's views had already soared to a terrifying 1 Million. If it continued at this algorithmic pace for a full twenty-four hours, the traffic would break Indian YouTube records.
At this moment, Rahul calmed his excitement, pointed to a few comments on the screen, and translated them for Wannida:
"This comment is praising you for being sweet and cute."
"And this one... my fans are demanding that you come to India to develop your career."
"Hmm... and these top comments are all saying that they want the two of us to officially be together."
Upon hearing this, Wannida's eyes instantly softened into pools of honey.
She turned to glance at Sister Pa, who was still loudly negotiating on the balcony. After confirming that her strict manager wouldn't look back through the glass doors, Wannida leaned in and secretly planted a soft, lingering kiss on Rahul's cheek.
This stealthy, rebellious act made Wannida's heart race; it felt incredibly thrilling.
"Rahul... the fans' suggestion is really, really good~"
Saying that, Wannida winked at him playfully, her eyes full of deep affection.
How could Rahul not know exactly what she was implying? Just as he was about to speak and close the distance, Sister Pa—who had been on the phone for almost half an hour—suddenly pushed open the balcony glass door and walked back into the suite.
Startled, Wannida instinctively let go of Rahul's neck and jumped back a foot.
Sister Pa didn't notice Wannida's guilty, flustered movements. Upon entering, she practically vibrated with enthusiasm, speaking directly to Rahul:
"Mr. Rahul! I've communicated with SGE's senior executive management, and we have reached a unanimous decision! We desperately want to cooperate with your agency!"
"But, as standard corporate protocol, we need to inspect your Indian company's qualifications and physical infrastructure. When are you returning to Mumbai? Our company's Vice President will fly out to inspect your agency then."
Rahul thought for a moment. The legal authorization and joint-venture contracts for Divya's Santiya brand hadn't been finalized yet, so he didn't know the exact date he could leave Thailand. Furthermore, he and Mr. Sharma still had to formally incorporate the new talent agency.
"My exact return date hasn't been set yet," Rahul replied smoothly.
"In that case, let's stay in very close touch," Sister Pa said, her tone dripping with newfound respect. "To show our company's immediate sincerity and commitment to this relationship, the payment for today's viral vlog can be wired right now."
"Mr. Rahul, what payment method is most convenient for you?"
Rahul answered without having to think. "Transfer it to my Indian bank account. SGE should have a direct international transfer portal."