"Sometimes I find it strange, I just can't understand why people these days are so dark-hearted. They don't care what kind of opportunity others get."
You all think she didn't get it through her own efforts, but through some crooked means. You weren't involved, and you didn't experience it, so what right do you have to question her?
Besides, even if those two girls really have something going on, what's it to you? Are you their father or their mother? Why are you meddling so much?
"How can you say they have no connection? They are both public figures now. If their relationship is really that ambiguous, it could have a very negative impact."
"What do you mean by 'it will have a very bad impact'? I don't quite understand that. People are just living their own lives, what business is it of yours?"
"Of course they're in my way. They're in my sight. Just thinking about their relationship makes me feel disgusted."
"Your eyes are so precious, and this is getting in your way. Did anyone ask you to open your dog eyes and look?"
"I'm dying of laughter. Are there really this many people with an excessive sense of self-importance these days?"
The topic of Tang Xue and Lin Xiaoxiao has been pushed into the top ten trending searches by many netizens, and it is even continuing to rise.
The things that surfaced on the trending topics included photos and videos, from Lin Xiaoxiao visiting the film set, to Lin Xiaoxiao and Tang Xue returning to the hotel, and then to the photos and videos of Lin Xiaoxiao being sent back by Li Yu the next day.
It can be said that the report fully recorded Lin Xiaoxiao's itinerary yesterday, and although the report did not use particularly explicit language to suggest anything.
However, whether it was "the two stayed overnight", "the next day, Lin Xiaoxiao was sent back by Tang Xue's assistant", or "when Lin Xiaoxiao came out, she was supported by Tang Xue's assistant", it was all true.
These words are far more intriguing than their serious speculations.
When many netizens saw this trending topic, some felt that these entertainment reporters really had nothing better to do than try every possible way to grab attention.
Some people think that since Lin Xiaoxiao and Tang Xue are both girls, it's perfectly normal for two girls to stay in the same hotel, or even in the same room.
Some people think that even if there is something between Lin Xiaoxiao and Tang Xue, it has nothing to do with them. What era are we living in? We can't tolerate gender discrimination now.
For those fans who ship the couple, this news is welcome, and it even gives them a feeling of celebrating the New Year.
In short, the topic of the matter between Tang Xue and Lin Xiaoxiao has generated a lot of discussion, and its popularity has continued to rise, eventually reaching the third position on the trending searches.
Lin Xiaoxiao found out about her trending topic quite late, and her first reaction upon learning of it was that she might have gotten up in the wrong way.
Otherwise, how could she have woken up to find out she was trending on social media?
"I have to say, the imagination of netizens is really quite frightening. Look at what they've come up with. If this is allowed to continue, I'm starting to suspect that they'll soon be able to imagine what your children's names will be."
Lin Xiaoxiao's lips twitched. Putting aside whether she and Tang Xue could actually have a child, the main problem was that she had never even considered having a child.
Wait a minute, the problem is that she and Tang Xue were never together at all, so what exactly are those netizens imagining?
Lin Xiaoxiao opened her phone, found the trending topic Bai Bing had mentioned, and was immediately bombarded with comments.
"Who do you think Tang Xue and President Lin's child will look more like?"
Lin Xiaoxiao ignored the comment with a blank expression and utterly speechless, and scrolled down to read a few more.
After reading it, she also summarized the opinions of many netizens on this matter.
More rational netizens believe that no one is wrong in the face of true love, and one cannot control who they fall in love with.
In this world, it's not only men and women who love each other that are right. Those who think there's nothing wrong with loving each other and can't accept this should be the ones who need to reflect on themselves.
For some less rational netizens, the idea of two girls falling in love is something that they find particularly disgusting.
It's even abnormal. The general idea is that there must be a mental problem; otherwise, how could someone be attracted to the same sex?
As for those fans who have been shipping Tang Xue and Lin Xiaoxiao, well, there's nothing to say. They're already discussing who their child will look like.
Putting down her phone, Lin Xiaoxiao wiped her face, her expression somewhat blank. To be honest, she really admired those netizens who had such vivid imaginations. After all, even Lin Xiaoxiao herself had never imagined that she and Tang Xue could have a child together.
"I don't plan to deal with this trending topic; I'm going to let it develop naturally." Bai Bing served Lin Xiaoxiao a bowl of rice and sat down opposite her.
As Tang Xue's agent, Bai Bing naturally cares a lot about Tang Xue's affairs. Therefore, when topics related to Tang Xue became trending topics, Bai Bing would take action.
Bai Bing already knew about it, but when she saw that the topic was related to Lin Xiaoxiao, she gave up the idea of doing public relations.
Of course, Bai Bing's decision not to do this public relations work wasn't because she thought this incident was related to Lin Xiaoxiao. She wanted to link Lin Xiaoxiao and Tang Xue together, which is why she didn't deal with the matter.
Rather, it's because the relationship between Tang Xue and Lin Xiaoxiao has always been controversial, and many people are speculating that the relationship between the two is ambiguous.
Many people are curious about the relationship between Tang Xue and Lin Xiaoxiao, since Tang Xue's casting as Shen Xinyu is highly controversial in many people's eyes.
I feel that Tang Xue got the role not because of her own ability, but because of her ambiguous relationship with Lin Xiaoxiao.
Therefore, if they respond to this matter, it will only give others something to criticize them for, making them seem guilty and confirming those people's suspicions.
Putting that aside, what Bai Bing is really concerned about is what would happen if they did some public relations work at this point and denied the relationship between Tang Xue and Lin Xiaoxiao.
If something really happens between Tang Xue and Lin Xiaoxiao in the future, it will be difficult for them to handle it, and that's the most important thing.
Chapter 47
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Lin Xiaoxiao lowered her head and ate a mouthful of rice. After listening to Bai Bing's words, she quite agreed with Bai Bing's way of handling this matter.
Because she was well aware that although netizens were curious about her relationship with Tang Xue, if they tried to explain, it would only make people think that there might be something between her and Tang Xue that was not entirely clear.
She likes Tang Xue and does want to develop a relationship with her, but since they are not together yet, she can't do anything that would cause misunderstandings.
"You're Tang Xue's manager, so you can make the decision." This time, things are different from last time. The reason Lin Xiaoxiao couldn't sit still last time was because Tang Xue was facing cyberbullying.
However, if she speaks out about this matter, it could very likely cause a huge backlash from those haters, and Lin Xiaoxiao doesn't want to cause trouble for Tang Xue because of her.
"Wow, you've improved! I thought you'd be restless like last time after hearing this news."
Bai Bing was already thinking about how to persuade Lin Xiaoxiao if she insisted on doing public relations, but this time, Lin Xiaoxiao's reaction was somewhat unexpected.
Lin Xiaoxiao was speechless. "Sister Bingbing, I'm not stupid. I can tell the difference between how to handle different situations."
Bai Bing smiled, "It's good that you think that way. If we had chosen to speak out this time, many things would have been difficult to handle, but..."
Bai Bing rested her chin on her hand, looking at Lin Xiaoxiao with a hint of malice, "Have you ever thought that you could use this incident to test Tang Xue?"
Lin Xiaoxiao paused in her eating, and although she was tempted, she decided to refuse after thinking about it. "No, Sister Bingbing, please don't do anything rash."
"Xiaoxiao, you're so unlovable. This is such a great opportunity!" Bai Bing said, somewhat annoyed by her lack of self-control. "This perfectly good reason is right in front of you, yet you choose to ignore it. Tell me, what are you thinking?"
In Bai Bing's opinion, what happened online this time could have been used as material for Lin Xiaoxiao to test Tang Xue. But as it turned out, Lin Xiaoxiao was just that cowardly.
"Don't you think it's strange that you're using this kind of topic to probe?" Lin Xiaoxiao was also speechless.
Although she knew that Bai Bing was thinking of her, Lin Xiaoxiao could not agree with every suggestion Bai Bing made. In Lin Xiaoxiao's opinion, Bai Bing's methods were too risky.
Most importantly, she still doesn't understand the situation between Cheng Yi and Tang Xue, so thinking about other things is really unnecessary.
"What's so strange about that? I think you're overthinking it. It's perfectly normal for good friends to discuss things together."
Bai Bing genuinely felt that this was no big deal, but it was clear that Lin Xiaoxiao didn't think so.
Lin Xiaoxiao tightened her grip on the chopsticks, remaining silent. For Lin Xiaoxiao, liking someone of the same sex was something she could accept, and she didn't see anything wrong with it.
But in the world she lived in, such affection was considered abnormal, and many people found it completely unacceptable.
So, rather than Lin Xiaoxiao being afraid that Tang Xue wouldn't like her, it's more accurate to say that she was afraid of how the world viewed people like them.
What she feared was Tang Xue's opinion on the matter; what she feared was whether her decision would harm Tang Xue.
If the two of them are fortunate enough to get together in the future, then will her feelings for Tang Xue lead Tang Xue into the abyss? This is what Lin Xiaoxiao fears most.
She had read all the previous comments, those that said homosexuality was abnormal and that such feelings were perverted.
If she really gets together with Tang Xue in the future, does that mean that these insults will also be directed at Tang Xue?
Tang Xue could have had a legitimate and open love. She could have stood in the sunlight with the person she loved and received everyone's blessings.
But if Tang Xue were to be with her, then their relationship would inevitably be hidden in the shadows, and she would be unable to give her a legitimate and open love.
Do I, in this state, truly deserve to like someone? Do I, in this state, truly have the ability to bring happiness to that person?
Before this, Lin Xiaoxiao hadn't thought about this issue in depth, but now, after seeing those comments online, Lin Xiaoxiao had to admit that she was indeed scared.
"Xiaoxiao, what are you thinking about?" Sensing that Lin Xiaoxiao was a little down, Bai Bing called out to her with some confusion.
Although Lin Xiaoxiao can't be with Tang Xue right now, she doesn't need to be so disappointed. She's trying to find a way to help Tang Xue right now.
"Sister Bingbing." Lin Xiaoxiao put down her chopsticks and looked at Bai Bing sitting across from her with a serious expression. "Tell me, do I really have the right to pursue Xiaoxue? Do I really have the ability to make her happy?"
"What's wrong with you?" Bai Bing frowned. "What rights? If you like her, then go ahead and pursue her without hesitation. Isn't it only natural to want to be with the person you like?"
Do you think liking someone means watching them be with someone else? Besides, power isn't something given to you by others; it's something you give yourself.
If you believe you have the right, then you have the right. As for your so-called ability…” Bai Bing’s expression softened slightly, “If you only have one hundred yuan, but you’re willing to give it all to the other person, then it means you have the capacity to love them.”
"But we are both girls, and I can't give her a legitimate love. What I can give her is very limited."
If we really do end up together in the future, she will likely face a lot of abuse and insults from others.
She's such a wonderful person; she deserves a love that shines brightly in the sunlight, she deserves the whole world's sincere blessings—things I can't give her.
Lin Xiaoxiao's tone was somewhat low, and she seemed very dejected. She wanted to give Tang Xue the best of everything in the world, but Tang Xue was not included in that best.
"Do you know what Tang Xue is thinking?" Bai Bing tapped the table and asked when Lin Xiaoxiao's gaze was fixed on her.
Lin Xiaoxiao shook her head blankly. She wasn't Tang Xue, so how could she possibly know what Tang Xue was thinking? She hadn't asked Tang Xue, so how could she possibly know Tang Xue's thoughts?
"Since you don't know, then what makes you think that the happiness you give isn't what Tang Xue wants? Since you don't know, what makes you think that the love you give isn't shining brightly in Tang Xue's eyes?"
Bai Bing's tone was very serious, "Xiao Xiao, you don't have the right to make decisions for Tang Xue. How to choose and what kind of life to live are choices that Tang Xue should make."
Since it's not in your hands, don't assume that the happiness you envision is what Tang Xue wants, and don't take it for granted that Tang Xue will choose a relationship that is considered normal by the world.
We are not Tang Xue, we don't know what choice she will make, we are not Tang Xue, so we have no right to make decisions for her, besides..."
Bai Bing's tone carried a hint of amusement, "Isn't it a bit unnecessary for you to be thinking about all this? You don't even know if he likes girls or not, and you're already considering being together. You're thinking pretty far ahead."
Lin Xiaoxiao was initially a bit dazed by Bai Bing's words, but then Bai Bing's last sentence made her feel a little embarrassed.
Just as Bai Bing said, it was indeed too far ahead for her to be thinking about these things now, after all, she and Tang Xue were still far from being together.
To even consider the possibility of the two of them getting together is indeed a bit too presumptuous.
Bai Bing made a very reasonable point: she is not Tang Xue and cannot make decisions for Tang Xue. Whether it is normal love or abnormal love, the choice is not in her hands at all.
Perhaps all the worries she imagined were just excuses for her excessive timidity.
"Bingbing, thank you. You're right. I was too arrogant." Lin Xiaoxiao breathed a sigh of relief. This sweet burden was not something she should be thinking about right now.
“That’s more like it,” Bai Bing laughed. “So, aren’t you really going to take this opportunity to probe Tang Xue’s views on homosexuality?”