Showbiz Scandal: The Official Announcement of My Ex and Myself

Chapter 492: End of the Dating Show

Seeing her at a loss for words, Xie Qingci continued."I consider myself a rather mature adult. Before doing anything, I definitely think about the future, my prospects, family, and myself, not relying on a crazy fantasy about one person.

At most, she was my first curiosity about this circle. I even said when participating in the talent show that I thought I would be eliminated after one round, using a summer vacation to gain some experience before going back to school.

As for debuting later and dating her, those are all things that happened afterward."

He spoke solemnly, and no one came to smooth things over. Ling Yan opened her mouth several times and then sheepishly explained, "I was just joking, don’t take it too seriously."

"Even jokes have to consider the situation and setting," Yu Xia finally spoke, with a tone far more imposing than Xie Qingci’s. "Do you know what impact your words might have on him if they spread? I’d appreciate it if you could use your brain sometimes when you speak. Haven’t you noticed even Qian Ling isn’t willing to help you?"

Ling Yan immediately turned to look at Qian Ling.

During the whole scolding, Qian Ling didn’t stand up for her even for a moment, remaining silent. Caught in the awkwardness she hadn’t noticed, now pointed out, tears welled up instantly.

Qian Ling had to awkwardly comfort her quietly.

Yu Xia and Xie Qingci showed no guilt for ruining the atmosphere, sitting there as usual.

The director, used to such situations, guided the discussion for another ten minutes or so, finally saying earnestly,

"The show’s test ends here. I hope through this month’s journey together, everyone understands what a normal view of love is, understands how to judge if someone is truly worth loving, and realizes the importance of staying rational when trapped in emotional quagmires by considering others’ opinions.

Reflect on yourself, think more about what the words and actions of others represent, so you can truly achieve ’Walking with You.’"

The show ended, the month-long romantic variety show concluded.

[Boohoo, I can’t bear to let go]

[I still want to watch the daily romance of the siblings!]

[Xie Qingci said it well! Those stuck in love should wake up a bit, men understand this truth, why don’t some women? Their "it’s all for you" is all lies!]

[Some people actually rush to dress up ugly truths about men as romantic, Ling Yan keeps renewing my understanding]

[If I were with Qian Ling, I’d be broken. No matter what your girlfriend is like, at least stand up for her so she doesn’t get scolded. Just sitting there watching, not even budging an inch / dumbfounded.jpg]

[Initially, I really thought Zheng Jinjin was a pure, cute soft girl, didn’t expect she’d be the most sharp-tongued, I felt embarrassed for Liu Yicheng]

[So did Xie Qingci actually like Yu Xia from the beginning? What happened to make him decide to take the initiative?]

[Maybe it was the scandal flying everywhere about Yu Xia at that time? I even heard rumors of her with Wei Yaoyao]

[So, did the younger brother gradually discover his possessiveness over the older sister? Or did repeated collaborations lead to fondness, and then a secret crush got exposed, so he simply tried to capture the white swan?]

[As always, it’s Yu Xia, and even Yuan Wang said many people are attracted to her]

[Really can’t bear it! Is the director planning a second season? Invite them back, won’t you? I want to see how many couples form then]

[Let me predict: Qian Ling and Ling Yan will definitely break up, Zhou Yu and Liu Yicheng might get back together]

[Let me guess too, Wang Xuchun won’t date in the next three years, Zheng Jinjin and Lan Hui might lose interest in men altogether]

[Hahaha, mischievous netizens are everywhere]

[Wait for the trending searches, no romance variety show escapes this curse, sure to end with a few breakups and perhaps some bickering]

[Even if they break up, I hope if there’s a second season, they invite back those who broke up to discuss why they split right after the show ended]

[I just love watching the drama / sneaky laugh, mighty laugh.jpg]

[...]

The show ended, everyone packed and left the village.

Dragging her suitcase, Yu Xia looked back at the small building with its closed door, a wave of reluctance suddenly surged.

Xie Qingci gently asked her, "Want to take a picture here? A group photo we can turn into an album."

"Sure, let’s call everyone for a group shot."

They left just as they came, arranging their luggage in the original positions from when they weren’t familiar with each other, together taking a photo in front of the big house.

Then Xie Qingci asked the photographer following them to take a few photos of the two of them, with the small electric scooter also in the scene.

Everywhere bore traces of their lives, Xie Qingci asked her, "Want to buy it?"

Yu Xia shook her head in silence, then retrieved several letters from the small mailbox outside.

This time, Xie Qingci didn’t get jealous and tear them up; Yu Xia opened each one.

There were farewell letters from Zheng Jinjin, Lan Hui, and Liu Ji, a blessing letter from Lin Shuangyin, and the most attention-grabbing was Xie Qingci’s love letter.

The pink stationery was folded into a heart. Carefully unfolding it, inside was a long confession and a cute little drawing of the two of them.

Sitting on her suitcase, leaning against Xie Qingci with the handlebar in between, she read the letter earnestly.

When He Ci, arriving with the program team’s car, saw her leaning against Xie Qingci, smiling like a blooming flower.

The pink stationery in her hand revealed some words, not needing any guesses, must’ve been some sweet and spicy lines not suitable for others to see.

He didn’t want to look, only to load her luggage into the car, but as soon as he approached, Yu Xia quickly tucked the letter against her chest, watching him warily.

"...He,"

He Ci rolled his eyes at her, "What are you hiding? Who do you think is dying to see it? Get up, let’s go."

He loaded her luggage and then the small electric scooter. It was as if he’d been holding back for a month, talking non-stop like a machine gun.

"I think you had fun this month, treated it like a vacation, relaxing as you please."

"Having two bowls at dinner, do you think no one noticed? Once back, you’re to stay in the gym and not come out."

"Even dating gives you a sense of retirement; once back, you must take on more work to keep yourself on edge."

Yu Xia returned from a leisurely countryside to a bustling city in an instant; her body hadn’t yet left, but her soul already had.

She put the letter away, wanting to fold it nicely, but this heart, looking simple, was actually hard to fold. She fumbled a few times without finding the right method.

It was only by handing it to Xie Qingci that it was fixed.

Xie Qingci, with his long and nimble fingers, casually recreated a perfect heart and slipped it into her bag.

She asked, "Where did you learn that?"

"Found a tutorial online last night. Want me to teach you to fold one for me?"

She hadn’t answered yet when He Ci, who was on a phone call with someone, weirdly chimed in with the conversation.

"Dream on!"

Xie Qingci: "..."