Fang Silei clicked her tongue. Even she suspected that Luo Xi and Cheng Qing were dating after watching the show. But the clearly separated beds most obviously indicated that their relationship was still innocent.
Fang Silei: "I'm here today to talk to you about your relationship with Cheng Qing's CP fans."
Luo Xi was taken aback, slightly surprised, but not really. During the two outdoor shoots, whenever she and Qingqing got even slightly close, the crowd around her erupted in screams and excitement. Having witnessed countless instances of celebrity couple pairings in the industry, she had guessed that she and Qingqing likely had some fans who shipped them as a couple.
But Luo Xi frowned slightly, wondering if the number of CP fans was quite impressive, since Fang Silei had come looking for this.
Losi finally snapped out of her grief and anger, sat up, and looked at Fang Silei, asking, "What CP fans?"
Fang Silei wasn't surprised; all their phones were handed in after filming started. The show was for real, and the phones were really being taken away. Even if she could guess that the CP fans would go, she couldn't possibly know just how spectacular it would be, having been cut off from the outside world during practice.
Losi was stunned, completely dumbfounded.
Fang Silei sighed: "When there are too many CP fans, some things become difficult to control. You know, there was a top-tier star in the industry who was ultimately ruined by CP fans, which is unimaginable. More than 2 million CP fans is no small number. Everyone is watching, and we need to think carefully about whether we should manage this CP."
Losi remained stunned. Fang Silei sighed, "You need to think this through. Continuing to run this business won't actually benefit you much. If it gets out of control, you might even end up like that person, quitting the industry altogether."
Luo Xi remained dazed. She and Cheng Qing had never seriously cultivated this couple relationship. But because of the large number of fans, they had reached the point where they had to consider it.
Fang Silei: "If you're not going to run the business, you and Cheng Qing should... avoid each other."
***
At the doorway, Cheng Qing leaned against the wall, listening to the conversation inside through the half-open door.
The room was quiet for a while before Luo Xi asked, "Don't we need to avoid suspicion when we're running a couple?"
Fang Silei was stunned for a moment, then laughed and scolded, "What's the point of continuing to run this business?"
Losy's clear voice replied matter-of-factly and forcefully, "I do!"
Cheng Qing didn't listen anymore. She sighed, lifted her foot, and quietly went upstairs.
Author's Note:
This isn't the crematorium depicted in the copywriting; the crematorium is yet to come!
Seeing everyone's so excited, I'll explain a bit, O(∩_∩)O haha~
Chapter 52
The dark sky was filled with countless stars.
Cheng Qing isn't a big drinker; she gets dizzy after just a couple of bottles. The agent was right; Luo Xi is still young and only acts on her emotions.
But Cheng Qing can't let her emotions get the better of her!
Cheng Qing didn't know if her decision was right or wrong, but these were the only methods she could think of right now.
She didn't know how much time had passed when she heard someone push open the rooftop door. The sound was faint, but Cheng Qing still looked up sharply.
Fang Silei spotted Cheng Qing sitting by the railing at a glance; this was the first time she had seen Cheng Qing.
The way she looked at her was so different from how she looked on TV, so sharp, that Fang Silei almost didn't dare to go up and recognize her.
"Are you Cheng Qing?" Fang Silei knew why she was there, so she asked.
Cheng Qing nodded, recognizing Fang Silei's voice, and then smiled and said, "Mm."
Fang Silei walked over, and the view from the rooftop was indeed beautiful: flowerbeds by the railing, scattered ornamental trees, a green lawn stretching as far as the eye could see, and the European-style balcony tables and chairs and the beautiful glass room.
By the time Fang Silei reached Cheng Qing, she had already surveyed the entire rooftop to make sure no one was around.
"Hello, I'm Luo Xi's agent, my name is Fang Silei."
Cheng Qing chuckled and stood up, holding onto the railing. She was a little unsteady on her feet after drinking some alcohol. But she still reached out to Fang Silei and said, "Hello."
Fang Silei and Cheng Qing shook hands. It must be said that Cheng Qing has a very good temperament.
She has a noble air about her, and her smile is like a gentle breeze.
"I've come to talk to Luo Xi about something today." Fang Silei didn't get straight to the point; she wanted to discuss things with Cheng Qing gradually.
But something happened today, and Cheng Qing wasn't in the mood for it.
She turned around with a smile, resting her chin on her hands against the railing. Looking up slightly at the sky, where the stars twinkled, Cheng Qing's initial discomfort finally subsided.
She glanced sideways at Fang Silei, a faint smile curving her lips, and asked in a seductive voice, "What is it?"
Fang Silei paused, thinking to herself, "No wonder her child can't handle someone like Cheng Qing." Cheng Qing clearly hadn't even made a move! If she had, wouldn't little Luo Xi have been eagerly rushing forward?
Little did they know that Losi had already tried to confess her feelings twice, and had been rejected both times.
Fang Silei: "Lossie is still young, and there are many things she may not be able to think through thoroughly."
Cheng Qing laughed: "How do you know that what you're thinking about for her is for her own good?"
Fang Silei paused, then turned to look at the sky, sighed, and said, "I don't know."
Cheng Qing remained silent for a moment before speaking to Fang Silei, "Actually, at Luo Xi's age, unless it's a major issue, no one has the right to interfere with her decisions. Even if we're right, can Luo Xi really not feel bitter inside?"
Fang Silei paused, stunned by the sentence, "Even if we are right, can Losi really not feel bitter?" She felt as if a light had suddenly been pierced through her heart.
Fang Silei always felt like she was Luo Xi's parent, constantly interfering in many things, including accepting this variety show deal, which was the result of her careful consideration. However, Luo Xi initially didn't like the show, but because Fang Silei was her agent, she had the right to decide which variety show was best for her.
Luo Xi just accepted the job, and even if it boosts her popularity, is she feeling bitter inside? Before Cheng Qing came, she was feeling bitter inside.
She was also suffering, running around trying to address the online comments. But the online narrative surrounding Losi remained negative, and it seemed that because of a variety show, Losi would be burdened with a lot of negative press.
Lossie was anxious, but she was even more anxious than Lossie.
Yes! Even if I'm right, can Losi accept that kind of rightness? Besides, I might not even be right.
Fang Silei turned to look at Cheng Qing in a daze, thinking that Cheng Qing was trying to persuade her.
Unexpectedly, Cheng Qing gave a bitter smile and said, "However, this matter concerns major principles."
Cheng Qing turned to look at Fang Silei, her eyes revealing a sense of helplessness and compromise with life.
"I know why you came to see me. I agree." With that, she left with the remaining beer.
Fang Silei, left alone on the rooftop, was still in a daze. Huh? How did dating become such a big deal? Actually... it's not that big of a deal, is it?
When Fang Silei came to her senses again, Cheng Qing had already disappeared.
Forget it, let Luo Xi decide for herself! Fang Silei decided not to interfere in Luo Xi's love life anymore. When she saw Luo Xi tonight, she knew that Luo Xi was deeply in love with this relationship.
Upon seeing Cheng Qing, she understood why Luo Xi was so deeply involved in this relationship.
In the end, Fang Silei couldn't decide whether to pursue this couple relationship or not, so for the first time, she left this important decision to Luo Xi.
After all, given the circumstances back then, the fact that Cheng Qing stepped out of the picture not only brought Luo Xi's fame back to its original level, but also boosted her popularity even further due to the CP (couple pairing) they created.
Although this is already the best possible situation, continuing to promote the CP (couple pairing) will not benefit Losi and may even backfire on the CP fans.
But the pairing with Cheng Qing is indeed very popular now, and who wouldn't be envious of the economic benefits and popularity? Continuing to hype it up doesn't seem like a bad thing.
***
After Fang Silei left, Luo Xi thought about how she had spoken magnanimously to her agent, but Cheng Qing completely ignored her.
Look in the mirror. Everyone in the entertainment industry claims to be an absolute beauty, so why doesn't she like it?
Losi cried all night and almost fell asleep in tears in the latter half of the night.
In a daze, I seemed to feel someone come to the bedside, feel the touch on my face, and hear a helpless sigh.
The next day, Losi woke up groggily. She sat up with her hair disheveled and rubbed her face.
Because she had cried all night, her eyes still felt a little dry and uncomfortable. She quickly got up and leaned over in front of the mirror. Sure enough, her eyes were slightly red and swollen.
Losi: "..." That's it.
She was thinking about how to put on makeup when she suddenly remembered something and turned to look at the bed.
Suddenly, his expression froze. The bed was half messy and half neat. The pillows, sheets, and blankets were exactly the same as yesterday. He wondered if the owner hadn't returned all night, or if the owner had gotten up and left early.
Losi felt a sudden emptiness in her heart and forgot about her eyes.
She began to wonder if her behavior yesterday had been somewhat abrupt. Teacher Cheng was gentle, but actually a very cautious person. Unlike herself, who acted on a whim, she wondered if Teacher Cheng hadn't even been prepared for her actions.
But then she immediately became angry again. Even if she wasn't prepared, if she liked him, wouldn't she have been somewhat moved by that kiss? Yes! She had responded to him.
Yet she still chose to push herself away, to try and forget. Is that even human?
But... if she doesn't like me, wouldn't she feel disgusted? Did she only respond because of her gentle nature? Did she only refrain from speaking ill of me?
Losi slowly raised her hand to touch her lips, where the feeling from last night still lingered.
She was in a state of utter confusion, unable to understand Cheng Qing's thoughts no matter what she did.
In the end, I could only get up in a daze to wash up and change my clothes, and I did remember to put on makeup to cover my eyes.
***
When Luo Xi reached the first floor, she didn't see Cheng Qing in the living room, and a dull ache settled in her heart. Her expression darkened, and she stood with her head down at the top of the stairs.
"What are you looking at?" Cheng Qing's voice, like the sound of a rushing spring and the chiming of jade, suddenly appeared.
Even though it was only one night without hearing her voice, it felt like a long time had passed, as if we were separated by thousands of mountains and rivers.
Losi froze, standing there in a daze.
After a long while, she turned her head blankly to look at Cheng Qing standing in the restaurant.
Cheng Qing stood at the restaurant, which was separated from her by stairs, so she could only look up at Luo Xi.
Seeing Luo Xi's startled expression, Cheng Qing asked with amusement, "Why are you standing there like that? Come down and eat!"
Losi blinked, a surge of joy welling up inside her.
She ran down the stairs, quickly reached Cheng Qing, and then gave her a joyful smile: "Teacher Cheng, you're up?"
Cheng Qing was taken aback, hesitated for a moment, and finally gave a slight smile, saying, "Yes, I made breakfast for you. After you've eaten, go practice your fencing!"
After saying that, he turned and went into the kitchen without waiting for Rossi to speak.
The rest of Luo Xi's words caught in her throat. Her heart skipped a beat. She stiffly turned to look at Cheng Qing's back, wondering with some suspicion: Was she avoiding her?
So, Losi ate breakfast absentmindedly. When she went out to practice fencing, she also noticed that Cheng Qing was intentionally avoiding her.
Not to mention Luo Xi, even Liu Suoyu and Lin Shandie noticed that Cheng Qing had been avoiding suspicion all morning.
Liu Suoyu and Lin Shandie suddenly seemed to be thinking. Yesterday, Luo Xi's agent came. Could it be to discuss avoiding suspicion?