Showbiz Scandal: The Official Announcement of My Ex and Myself

Chapter 493: Reluctant to Part

Returning to their normal pace of life meant that the time they spent together was naturally greatly reduced.Previously, it didn’t seem like a big deal, but after spending this month day and night together, they had grown accustomed to being inseparable every day, and were very unaccustomed to the impending separation.

Xie Qingci was going to another province, while Yu Xia was staying in Hai City to wait for auditions. They would likely only be able to communicate by phone for a long time.

When the car reached a rest stop where they would have to part ways, Yu Xia suddenly found it hard to let go. As He and the others got out of the car, she remained seated in the back on the left side, hesitating to open the door, and instead glanced at Xie Qingci.

Xie Qingci met her gaze, reached over to lock the car door, and leaned closer to her.

The two quickly kissed passionately. Xie Qingci held her tightly, his arms like iron bands, squeezing her waist until it hurt, making her unconsciously adjust herself to better fit into his embrace.

At this moment, the pain and itchiness faded away, overtaken by passion. Yu Xia held his face and kissed him deeply, her excitement overpowering any other sensation.

"Xie Qingci, Xie Qingci—"

As she caught her breath during the brief intermission, she couldn’t help but repeatedly call his name, her voice unusually tinged with a hint of grievance, close to his ear.

Xie Qingci couldn’t bear it; feeling electrified, he pushed her against the seat.

"How about I cancel this announcement? Once you say that, I can’t leave."

He wished he could merge with her entirely.

Yu Xia knew it was impossible, but she remained silent, still repeating his name, the three words taking on an enticing effect.

Xie Qingci tilted his head back, a long sigh escaping his throat.

Outside, He placed his hands on his hips, took off his sunglasses, and stared daggers at the car window.

The car window was lightly tinted, making it impossible to see inside.

But even without looking, he could guess what was happening inside!

Just as he was about to forcibly pound on the car door, Mr. Yang, who had rushed over from another car, quickly grabbed him.

"Calm down, calm down, it’s just a little couple stuff before separating, just... just a goodbye kiss, no big deal."

He Ci spat, "A goodbye kiss takes this long?! This is broad daylight! What if they’re photographed?! I’m right next to them, and they just dare to lock the car door!"

Mr. Yang, feeling a headache, dragged him away, mentally counting the seconds, praying for Xie Qingci to come out quickly.

Fortunately, the two inside showed some restraint; with a click, the car door unlocked, and Xie Qingci stepped out.

His clothes were tidy, and his hairstyle intact, as if nothing had happened—like they had merely recited poetry for three minutes inside.

But his T-shirt hung loose, not tucked into his belt, and his hair had no special styling, so even if something had happened, it wasn’t evident on the surface.

Mr. Yang, momentarily losing his mind, even thought his outfit was clever.

Seeing him emerge, He Ci finally released a long breath, striding over with a stern face, ready to pull open the car door and extricate his artist from this charming fox.

But just then, Xie Qingci turned back, knelt on one knee on the backseat, and leaned in to scoop Yu Xia out a bit.

Then, right in front of everyone, they shared a parting deep kiss!

It looked like he wanted to devour her whole.

He Ci was on the verge of exploding again, while Mr. Yang hurriedly interceded, giving them a few more moments alone.

"Am I really leaving?" After the kiss, Xie Qingci pressed his palm to her cheek, his fingers brushing her slightly swollen lips.

"Mm," Yu Xia nuzzled his palm, speaking softly, "Now it’s all out in the open, remember to call."

"Okay, I’ll call every day. You really don’t need me to stay with you?"

"No, just go."

As they spoke, they exchanged another kiss before truly parting.

Mr. Yang led a reluctant Xie Qingci away, the two cars heading in opposite directions.

He Ci, feeling like a farmer seeing his precious cabbage being ravaged by a pig, was furious, his hair standing on end as the car started, and began ranting.

"Is it really that hard to part? It’s not like you won’t see each other again. Is meeting that difficult in modern society?"

"Were you two trying to make it more exciting just now?! I barely got out when you locked the car door as if we wouldn’t notice!"

"You never used to be this sappy, it’s all that charming fox’s fault!"

"Pull yourself together! Did he suck away your essence or what, acting all desolate?!"

Yu Xia, half-closing her eyes in a daze, leaned back in the seat and sighed.

"He, you just don’t get it."

He Ci: "I understand plenty! What don’t I get? Isn’t it just you can’t bear to part with me, I can’t bear to part with you?"

"It’s certainly not that superficial."

But she couldn’t express a deeper meaning.

It was like... leaving behind the pillow you cuddle every night, knowing that tonight, and every night after, sleep won’t come easy.

From the moment of departure, a sense of loss settled in, persisting until that "pillow" returned by her side.

As she thought about it, she sighed again.

"Love really is something that lets people taste the full range of emotions. I really miss him now."

He Ci retorted sarcastically, "The car’s getting goosebumps. If you don’t want me to throw up inside, shut up and sleep."

"..." No sense of romance.

She reluctantly bottled up her emotions and picked up her phone to chat with Xie Qingci.

Xie Qingci had already sent a message, just within two minutes of their parting.

Xie Qingci: [I really miss you]

She typed a reply, stared at it for a while, then deleted it and sent a new one: [You’re so clingy, we just parted, okay]

Xie Qingci: [I should have postponed my work until tomorrow]

Xie Qingci: [I want to come home **]

Yu Xia: [...Stop thinking!]

Yu Xia: [Focus on your work]

Xie Qingci: [Video call? I want to see you]

Xie Qingci: [Baby]

Unable to resist, Yu Xia agreed, and just two minutes after things quieted down, the video call ringtone chimed again.

He Ci glanced back alertly.

"You two are really something else; it’s only been a few minutes since you parted!"

Yu Xia rubbed her nose: "He, just because you don’t have a boyfriend doesn’t mean you can stop me from being sweet with mine, right?"

He Ci: "What kind of couple is this clingy? Do you owe him money or what? He’s anxious when he doesn’t hear from you for a minute!"

The only people in this world who are this patient and concerned about someone’s well-being are creditors.

Yu Xia sighed dramatically: "What can I do? He’s just too good-looking, I can’t bear for him to suffer from longing."

"Shut up, I’m going to jump out of the car."

"...I’ll answer, so make sure to block out the noise. I’m afraid my sweet tone will give you high blood pressure and diabetes."

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ps:

Xiaxia: I miss you too, but I’m just not saying it, alas