Showbiz Scandal: The Official Announcement of My Ex and Myself

Under Yu Xia’s coercion and cajoling, Yuan Wang finally acknowledged the authority of the cohabitation rules.

The first thing he did upon integrating into this home was eagerly offering to help with grocery shopping.

"Is it above that field of golden rape flowers? Will those aunties take advantage of foreigners? Can we communicate with them?"

Yu Xia: "They only take advantage of the foolish."

Yuan Wang pretended not to hear that and presented his ultimate idea: "Would someone accompany me? Guests usually get that privilege, with the host nearby to introduce the local sights."

"Sure, who would you like to accompany you?" she asked.

His first choice was her, after all, they’re friends; he wasn’t familiar with Xie Qingci at all.

So, he bravely said it.

Yu Xia looked at him disapprovingly: "You have to always remember, you’re here for a romance Variety Show. What if my boyfriend gets jealous when you ask me to go out with you?"

"..." The question was suffocating, Yuan Wang choked, then smoothly corrected himself, "Then Xie Qingci."

Yu Xia said again: "Aren’t you worried I might get jealous? My boyfriend going with you to the market, leaving me at home?"

Xie Qingci lazily leaned on her a bit.

Finally reaching his limit, Yuan Wang angrily threw the shopping bag: "Then what do you want? How about both of you go shopping, I’ll just stay behind?"

Yu Xia slowly replied: "No, what I mean is, to show the importance of our guest, both of us will accompany you."

"..." If he’d known earlier, he would have said he was unavailable. Wouldn’t staying at home with his girlfriend and cat be better? Why get on the show for this nonsense?

After closing the gate and heading out, Yu Xia rarely took Xie Qingci’s arm, calling to Yuan Wang who lagged a step behind.

"Hurry up, if you’re not keen on buying groceries, what are you going to eat?"

Holding the shopping bag, Yuan Wang felt he wasn’t a guest at all, but a live-in nanny.

Walking from the small building to the rape flower field, there were others bringing new guests out for a stroll.

Yu Xia noticed that all the new guests out were male.

All the friends of the girls were male... The show crew was looking for trouble.

She nudged her chin towards Yuan Wang: "Noticed it? All the new guests this time are male. Do you guys have any secret tasks on the show?"

Yuan Wang shook his head: "I don’t, anyway."

"Then maybe—ah, I get it, maybe it’s to see if there are any behaviors beyond normal boundaries between women and male friends during interaction, and to see if the guys get jealous, which both makes women aware of some inappropriate behaviors they usually have, reminding them to consider their boyfriends’ feelings more, and enhances the couples’ relationship using the jealousy segment!"

Regardless of whether this analysis was correct, Yuan Wang first thought she had the planning ability and eloquence to join the show’s production team, instead of being a guest here in a romance.

He turned slightly to ensure his subtle expression went unnoticed.

Xie Qingci, however, deeply agreed, whispering in her ear: "So you really need to understand the difference between male friends and a boyfriend, and consider my feelings more."

"I haven’t considered enough? Without you, I could become a nun." She rolled her eyes.

He blinked, hooked her hand, and gently scratched her palm.

Reaching the rape flower field, at the fork where they converged, the others came over, saying they too were going grocery shopping.

Zhou Yu also asked Yu Xia if he could borrow her little electric scooter, saying he wanted to go into town to buy something.

Yu Xia pretended not to know about her pregnancy, and had Xie Qingci give them the keys.

"You can borrow it, just don’t damage or dirty it." It was, after all, bought on the show by her brother, holding significant sentimental value.

Zhou Yu initially feared she wouldn’t agree, so he was surprised that she was so agreeable, showing a normal smile.

"Thanks then, this is—"

"Oh, my friend, Yuan Wang."

After introductions, some people who knew about the past rumors between Yuan Wang and her, looked at the three with particularly meaningful gazes.

Yu Xia pretended not to see, standing there listening to them introduce other new guests.

The new guests were quite courteous; among them, Yu Xia had the biggest fame, and standing next to her was the most trending celebrity. Those newly debuted were almost bowing ninety degrees.

Exchanging a few pleasantries, they all proceeded to the vendors’ stands selling vegetables.

Yuan Wang, like a big fool, kept his head down picking vegetables, constantly asking Xie Qingci if he would cook.

Only Yu Xia took on the responsibility of chatting politely with others.

With the advantage of knowing both her and Lan Hui well, she pulled her friend close to Yu Xia.

"This time it’s the girls’ friends, will it be the guys’ friends next?"

Yu Xia was trying to distinguish between two kinds of tomatoes on the stand, saying: "Perhaps, if the show’s budget allows."

Lan Hui: "This feels just like having relatives from both the bride’s and groom’s family come to a feast. Anyone would think the show is hosting a wedding banquet."

"... That’s a good idea; you could also try being on a marriage show next time."

Lan Hui crossed her hands: "Absolutely not, at this stage I’m only uninterested in dating, if I went on a marriage show, I’d have to directly apply for a retirement home after leaving."

Her friend’s light laughter was pleasant and captivating.

Yu Xia was holding a rosy pink tomato, instinctively looking over.

She remembered Lan Hui had introduced him, this person was Liang Huaixin. His age wasn’t apparent, but his aura was a transition between youthful innocence and mature stability, quite attractive.

He had a righteous appearance, with a gentle smile that made his overall vibe peaceful, his voice captivating, easily leaving a positive impression.

She looked too long, while behind her, Xie Qingci, like a cheated partner, calmly asked:

"Sis, what are you looking at?"

"... Ha, nothing," she turned back for two seconds, then looked at him again, "Have I met you somewhere before?"

This was truly a familiar cliché; Lan Hui and Yuan Wang both had complex looks on their faces, as if saying—"You sure are bold, flirting with another man right in front of Xie Qingci."

Yu Xia was exasperated: "I mean it, did we work together before?"

Liang Huaixin nodded: "Your second show after debut, I played a victim with only ten minutes of screen time."

She thought back, remembering: "I recall the director said your acting was great, there was a scene where you were sweating and shaking, right? You did a great job. Why haven’t I seen you since?"

Liang Huaixin replied lightly: "My acting wasn’t particularly outstanding, and my luck was a bit lacking."

Yu Xia nodded thoughtfully.

They didn’t engage further; she turned back to appease the sulking Xie Qingci, whispering sweetly in his ear.

Lan Hui and Liang Huaixin had a separate conversation about the show, without any intention of trying to curry favor with her or others.