Chu Qing and Xia Xia went to rest early, and Wei Yutang stopped the program crew from trying to wake them up.
"I should go to sleep now, let's talk about it next time."
"Okay, Mr. Wei."
If Chu Qing had said these words, everyone on the production team would have assumed he hadn't said them. But since it was Wei Yutang who said them, no one dared to offend him.
While Qi Ning was in his room, he could see some viewers' comments on the large screen in front of him. He gently rubbed his temples and said in a somewhat helpless tone:
“My younger cousin’s parents are both very busy with work, so he was spoiled by his family. When he started to try taking care of his child, he realized how troublesome it was.”
His voice was gentle, and he seemed to have no temper. His words touched the hearts of some people, who also felt that children become difficult to discipline after being raised by their elders for a period of time.
"I'm afraid Xiaxia will turn out like my little cousin. I hope Teacher Wei won't misunderstand. Spoiling children too much is really not good. I'm just thinking about Xiaxia's future."
Qi Ning knew how many fans Wei Yutang had, and he didn't want the afternoon's event to escalate into a conflict that might not even qualify as a clash, or it might provoke dissatisfaction or attacks from others.
This is a good opportunity to apologize to Wei Yutang and also to explain to Wei Yutang's fans that he did not do it on purpose.
[I've decided to take back all the praise I gave him before. Could Qi Ning have a little more tea?]
[This is hilarious! Who said she was gentle, considerate, and understanding? She's smiling while stabbing someone in the back?]
[What Xiaxia did was excessive. When I was a kid, I wanted to fly a spaceship too. Everyone has unfulfilled dreams when they were young.]
[The Royal First-Class Translator is here~ I hope Wei Yutang realizes it was his own fault and won't make things difficult for me. Xiaxia is even more mischievous than my little cousin, no matter what.]
Most of Wei Yutang's fans were dissatisfied with Chu Qing's attitude towards him, but when it came to someone deliberately attacking Wei Yutang, they decisively put that matter aside for the time being.
Qi Ning was reflecting on himself in every word, but in reality, anyone who paid attention would have heard that he was saying that what happened in the afternoon had nothing to do with him and that Wei Yutang was just overthinking things.
If the current audience is the older generation, Qi Ning's words will be recognized by them.
In their eyes, children are appendages of their parents, and everything should be controlled by the parents.
Unfortunately, most of the people watching the live streams now are grown-up young people who are the ones being controlled, and they only feel resistance and disgust when they talk about this kind of education.
Some children, even after growing up, still vividly remember the grievances they suffered as children when others did so under the guise of "it's for your own good," and they think they must not let their children repeat the same mistakes.
To be honest, even though I'm not a fan, I really appreciate Wei Yutang's attitude in defending Xia Xia. When I was little, no matter if it was my fault or not, as long as there were outsiders present, my parents would always say it was my fault.
[I'm so annoyed by this kind of talk. "It's for his own good," why not think about making him happy? That's what's truly for his own good.]
[Xiaxia is actually a pretty well-behaved child. Even with all this, people still say they want what's best for him and should teach him properly. I'm speechless.]
If Xiaxia is truly mischievous, even those who think so would reserve some opinion. But his mischief is not excessive; in fact, it's quite endearing.
After explaining, Qi Ning left the room and breathed a sigh of relief.
Behind Qi Ning was Huo Sen, who was sitting lazily against the back of his chair.
"Thank God, it's finally evening. I can't say it outright because he and I are partners, but what Teacher Wei said is exactly what I think. How can there be such a noisy child in the world?"
"I really want to bring Xiaxia back and switch her with Xiaxia. Xiaxia looks so well-behaved."
His occasional mischievousness and antics were not annoying; on the contrary, they could bring a smile to people's faces. In Hosen's eyes, this was the kind of child he dreamed of.
As a partner, Hosen's words were more like a slap in the face to Qi Ning, shattering all the peace he had barely managed to maintain.
Qi Ning's fans wanted to say something in defense, but seeing Huo Sen pinching his brow and looking exhausted, it seemed like anything they said would be superfluous.
Wei Yutang was at the very back. He had just finished hand-washing some of Xiaxia's clothes and hanging them on the hanger, following his assistant's instructions. He was the last one to finish.
"I'm going to do Xiaxia's laundry."
"I had a great time on the first day of recording. Xiaxia is very cute, and Chuqing is also very easy to get along with."
"I'm really looking forward to the next recording."
Author's Note:
Fan: Blink if you're being threatened.
Good afternoon, everyone! Remember to maintain a healthy sleep schedule, it should be around 4 AM, muah~
Chapter 48
Wei Yutang spoke with a pleasant tone and without any falsehood. He was never the kind of person who would compromise just because there were cameras around. Every word he spoke came from the heart.
He genuinely felt happy being with Chu Qing and Xia Xia, even though it was a little tiring and he was constantly being criticized.
"Does Teacher Wei really like Xiaxia?"
As Wei Yutang was about to leave, a staff member asked him a question, which earned him a nod of approval.
"Yes, I like it very much."
At first, in Wei Yutang's eyes, Xia Xia's existence was more like a responsibility that he had to bear, but his thoughts changed after meeting her.
She wanted to be with Chu Qing and Xia Xia. Her feelings of liking someone came inexplicably, but her resolve was very firm.
"But Teacher Wei, it seems that your fans don't really like Chu Qing and Xia Xia."
The staff member looked puzzled, as he had been watching the live stream chat closely.
Among Wei Yutang's fans, very few are satisfied with Chu Qing. They don't necessarily make offensive remarks, but they certainly don't hold back their sarcastic comments.
When Wei Yutang's agent heard this from off-camera, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, and he turned to give his assistant a wink.
The assistant, dressed in a black suit, held a folder in his hand, nodded slightly, and walked out.
Such words are simply setting a trap; no matter what you say, you won't get any credit.
Wei Yutang wasn't oblivious, but he stared directly at the camera, his thin lips slightly curved, his magnetic voice filled with an unyielding indifference.
He came from a wealthy family and had always been a privileged child, never bowing down to please anyone.
"Although I'm sorry, I still want to say that I personally feel that the opinions of my fans are not enough to affect my life. I have a clear conscience in my work and my private life is clean."
"My liking for Chu Qing and Xia Xia has little to do with being a fan."
"If you stop liking me because of this, then there's nothing I can do."
He said sorry, but he didn't seem embarrassed at all.
After saying this, Hou Yutang stood up, straightened his clothes, and walked out.
The agent was not at all surprised by Wei Yutang's words, but he still felt a bit of a headache, not knowing how much public opinion he would need to deal with personally.
Fortunately, his identity is extraordinary, so even if it is revealed that he is secretly married and has children, it will not affect his resources in any way.
The crew members gradually turned off the equipment. Wei Yutang saw his agent beside him, realized what he wanted to say, and spoke first.
"I will not hide Xiaxia's identity after the show is finished recording."
Wei Yutang has always had a clear conscience and has never thought that having a child is a black mark on his conscience.
The agent nodded slightly. From the moment he started working with Wei Yutang, he knew that this person was no ordinary individual and could not be managed like other artists.
Fortunately, although Wei Yutang was not an ordinary person, he was not too rebellious. He would often inform Wei Yutang in advance before doing things, giving him time to handle them.
"Then... what about Chu Qing?"
Having a child and having a child after announcing a relationship are two completely different concepts.
The agent has been in the entertainment industry for many years and is very aware that some extreme fan groups can accept that their idols have children, but cannot accept the presence of a partner.
"I didn't intend to hide it."
Wei Yutang went to rest in another small room, and his agent followed him in.
Although he felt a headache coming on, since Wei Yutang had already started to reveal things to him, he had to find out all the details in advance.
That way, when things become public or are forced to become public in the future, we won't be so flustered.
"Have you really thought this through?"
"I don't rely on female fans for a living, so why would I need to consider this?"
Wei Yutang has always valued acting skills. Every time he was criticized for bringing his own investment to a production, it was in order to increase the investment and make the scenes more elaborate in a film.
The agent comforted himself inwardly by agreeing with Wei Yutang's words, realizing that what he said actually made a lot of sense.
Since I started mentoring him, I haven't made any plans. I just hope he can get more female fans, since this fan group is very easy to backfire.
However, Wei Yutang was too outstanding, and it is only human nature to admire outstanding individuals.
Dating and marriage will not affect Wei Yutang's future resources; he will still have plenty of acting opportunities if he wants to.
Thinking about it this way, the agent relaxed a lot.
No wonder that in their industry, although people often complain that artists with even a little bit of background are difficult to manage, there are still people willing to manage them.
This feeling that nothing will affect most situations, no matter what happens, is truly captivating.
"So...when do you plan to go public with Chu Qing? I'll have the company make some preparations."
When Wei Yutang heard his agent's words, he paused, irritably pulled out a pack of cigarettes, lit one, and held it between his fingers.
The agent, who is married and has a daughter, witnessed this and kindly offered a reminder:
"If you want to live with Xiaxia in the future, you should quit smoking as soon as possible. Children shouldn't be exposed to secondhand smoke."
"Xiaxia is already asleep."
Wei Yutang nodded slightly, indicating that he had remembered the matter. His agent almost choked on his breath when he saw his self-righteous attitude.
Secondhand smoke is bad for everyone, especially children. Judging from Chu Qing's attitude, he doesn't treat him like a human being.
Is there a specific timeframe for the announcement?
Seeing that he didn't answer, the agent asked again. Wei Yutang held the cigarette between his long fingers, put it in the ashtray and stubbed it out, then gently shook his head.
"without."
"Didn't you say you were sure you wanted to go public?"
If it's truly confirmed that it will be made public, even without a specific date, a general timeframe should be able to be revealed.
Based on the agent's understanding of Wei Yutang, it was obvious that there was no arrangement whatsoever.
“I’m sure, but… Chu Qing hasn’t agreed to be with me yet.”
To be more precise, Wei Yutang wasn't even sure if he knew he liked him, let alone anything else.