Showbiz Scandal: The Official Announcement of My Ex and Myself

Once the male protagonist leaves, it’s time for the girl and her friend to have a heart-to-heart.

Yu Xia and Yuan Wang discussed the arrangement for the upcoming scenes, and then quickly moved on to this segment.

Talking about feelings is something every Chinese person can do. When you’re troubled and confused about emotions, you can talk for ten days and half a month without changing the topic.

However, Yu Xia thinks that she and Xie Qingci don’t have any troubles or confusion, so the conversation nearly stalled.

Yuan Wang asked her, "Being together for a long time, do you feel as familiar as family, lacking passion? Do you get tired of it?"

She said, "Well, not yet."

Yuan Wang asked again, "Watching other couples interact on the show, does it provoke any doubts about your own relationship? Like, will you also encounter many problems and conflicts that can’t be resolved?"

She replied, "No doubts."

Yuan Wang asked once more, "The honeymoon phase will eventually pass. What will you do when the relationship cools down?"

She said, "Let nature take its course. If there’s still love, we carry on; if not, we split up."

Yuan Wang: "..." Couldn’t continue talking. Might as well perform sleeping in front of the camera.

The two of them stared at each other in silence for a few minutes, and even the staff couldn’t bear it, gesturing and mouthing words at Yu Xia.

Yu Xia reflected on herself and started initiating topics.

"Let me ask you something. How do you view the relationship between Xie Qingci and me?"

Yuan Wang had something to say, then.

"At first, I didn’t know about your two affairs. It wasn’t until surfing online that I saw the GIF of him running to the set to find you. I thought you were using your status to seduce a pure newbie, making them devoted—many disreputable organizations use this tactic to expand their business."

Yu Xia: "...Hadn’t you watched the previous escape variety show? Didn’t you see the videos edited by internet users? Did you really never think we’d get together?"

Yuan Wang: "Ha, is it that surprising that someone likes you? Watching it only made me think your charm reached a new level, even developing a student-teacher romance. At the time, I didn’t believe he could successfully pursue you. So many rumors, and none succeeded in winning you over."

She forced herself to think he was complimenting her, patiently listening.

"That was your initial impression, what about later?"

Yuan Wang: "Later on, I could see your gossip while surfing online every day, especially when your joint drama aired. I thought—are you starting to decline and relying on a romance with a popular idol to maintain your popularity?"

Yu Xia slapped his arm.

"Can you think something positive about me?"

"There is something positive. Afterward, I thought maybe you just fancy something new; lately, you’re hooked on this type. Why else would you be out flaunting it every day?"

"...’Fancying something new’ is considered a positive trait?"

He waved his hand: "Don’t mind me, I can only think of this description for now. So, are you really fancying something new? You weren’t into this type before."

Before discussing it, you inevitably think of the previous two boyfriends. It’s gossip many are keen on hearing.

Yu Xia said airily, "You used to only like cats too."

Yet later, you mixed with dogs every day to chase someone.

Yuan Wang choked.

"Alright, just consider it as you finally finding your favorite type. But are you someone who can patiently date? What if one day he impedes your career development?"

That’s another sensitive topic worthy of attention. Yu Xia glanced at him and said calmly, "He won’t."

"Why not?"

"Because he’s smart." People tend to avoid harm and pursue benefits. A man trying his best to win his beloved’s favor especially knows how not to provoke her dislike.

Xie Qingci may overreach in small matters, but he has a good sense of proportion in larger affairs.

Yuan Wang: Understood, isn’t this saying someone from before was not smart?

He was truly intrigued this time: "From what you said, I can sense you are quite satisfied with him. What do you like about him? Just the smarts?"

"I’m not looking for an heir," she said speechlessly. "Liking someone involves many facets. Don’t tell me you’re so innocent you don’t understand."

"I understand, but right now, I want to use a famous quote to help you answer—’Liking is, once met, it’s understood.’"

After speaking, Yuan Wang looked at the sun, pretending to contemplate the moon romantically: "Love is truly beyond one’s control."

"...Crazy. Looking at the sun makes you blind."

He leaned closer and asked mysteriously: "Before I came, I saw a few clips of your show, mixed with previous show and drama edits. It’s impressive. You can tell at a glance that he’s very clingy, and you seemed to be playing hard to get the whole time. Turns out you like this type."

Yu Xia picked up the sunglasses nearby and chased him to hit him.

"If you can’t speak nicely, don’t say anything!" You’re the one playing hard to get!

Yuan Wang fled in chaos, shouting while running: "What’s wrong with saying the truth?! You’ve been glued together on this show! Those in the know are clear that you’re a couple; outsiders might think you’ve been conjoined twins for over twenty years without separation surgery!"

"Keep babbling and you won’t have dinner!"

The staff laughed as a group.

Meanwhile, elsewhere.

The gathered guys watched the scenes where their girlfriends interacted with male friends on the big screen in the small room.

Yu Xia’s scenes, due to broader and more sensitive topics, received more screen time.

After watching Zhou Yu’s daily interactions with friends, Liu Yicheng, who had been keeping a stoic expression, finally managed a smile.

"Yu Xia and Yuan Wang genuinely get along well, this kind of playful banter shows a true bond."

Xie Qingci said plainly, "Yes, she gets along well with people."

Liu Ji also asked, "So why did Yu Xia initially accept your pursuit? Her friends all say she didn’t seem to like your type before."

To put it bluntly, with so many suitors, what made him successful?

"Perhaps because I look quite good?" He said with a cold face but daringly, as if it were only natural, "She often compliments my looks."

Mo Yunchu laughed, "So it was the looks. But initially, everyone looks at appearance. Love at first sight comes from being visually attracted. Such a beginning isn’t bad. It all depends on whether the relationship improves with time."

He and Lin Shuangyin developed just like this, confidently believing their relationship over the past three years is decent. Earlier, observing Lin Shuangyin’s interactions with friends, their words about Mo Yunchu were also praising.

"How do you maintain long-term intimacy then?" Qian Ling asked too, with a wry smile, "I don’t pay special attention to daily hugs and kisses, but Ling Yan says I don’t understand romance after watching your interactions."

Xie Qingci’s eyebrows showed a hint of puzzlement.

"It’s my first time in a relationship. I do what seems right. Don’t boyfriend and girlfriend naturally enjoy sticking together? I assumed that’s the most effective way to express affection."