The two reunited, reviving those fans who had given up and given up, promising that the glory days of yesteryear might just be able to be recreated.
If it had that kind of scale, Cheng Qing would be worth any price!
Therefore, the production team approved this somewhat unreasonable request almost without hesitation.
Shortly after, the official Weibo account of "We Are in Love 2" posted a message, directly tagging all participants. There were a total of 3 couples and 6 members.
That night, Weibo was abuzz with discussion.
Cheng Qing also demonstrated her value well. After a simple official announcement, her excitement about the promise of eternity directly propelled "We Are in Love 2" to third place on the trending searches.
The first one is: [Princess and Teacher Cheng team up for a romance variety show]
It's fair to say that "We Are in Love 2" had a very successful day. This also demonstrates that the vitality of the promise of eternity remains strong.
Even though some fans had to leave temporarily due to time constraints, the reunion of the two instantly revitalized them.
The three trending topics are the gifts that the promise of eternity gave to Qu Minghui.
Of course, Qu Minghui couldn't stop smiling. Pointing to the trending topic, he said to his assistant, "Look, look, this has saved us so much money!"
Assistant: "..." You have such a good attitude.
Meanwhile, the promise of eternity is also jubilant, with today's check-in and post counts both being the highest in history.
[Congratulations on your promise, sob sob sob]
Princess, Teacher Cheng, we've finally waited for you!
I knew it! I knew it!!!
[Aaaaaaah, it's a dating reality show! It's a dating reality show! It's a dating reality show!]
So, does this count as an official announcement?
[Speaking of this dating reality show, although the participants weren't real couples, out of the five couples in the first season, two actually became a couple, right?]
[We're so touched by this reality show! It really understands us TT]
[Go, Teacher Cheng!!!]
[Does Teacher Cheng think princesses are something to be pursued?]
[Wouldn't they throw themselves at me?]
***
"What kind of talk is that? I do have things to strive for, don't I?"
Looking at the comments in the super topic, Luo Xi slammed her hand on the table, feeling that they were looking down on her.
Then he looked at Cheng Qing, the instigator.
Cheng Qing was taken aback by Luo Xi's stare and didn't quite understand why she was glaring at him.
Losi scoffed.
Cheng Qing looked completely innocent: "I haven't said anything yet!"
Lossie crossed her arms: "That's even more infuriating!!!"
Cheng Qing blinked, pressed her down on the bed, and laughed, "Then let's cool off a bit!"
Losi's last "Cheng Qing" faded between their lips...
Author's Note:
When I wrote about the two of them going in hand in hand, I felt that the ending there was pretty good. I checked the word count, two thousand words...
I touched my chin: ...It seems like the ending is too short, which isn't good!
Maybe I should just play it safe a little longer _(:з」∠)_
Actually, I preferred a better ending, one closer to a happy ending, so I continued. _(:з」∠)_
Chapter 160
Before the recording started, Losi said she wanted to visit Cheng Qing's parents.
Cheng Qing thought it was a good idea, so the two of them flew to Fanhe City two days before the recording.
Cheng's parents live in an old residential area in Fanhe City. A few years ago, there was no elevator at all; it was only in the last two years that an elevator was added.
The residential complex wasn't gated, nor did it have a dedicated underground parking lot. Cheng Qing, considering Luo Xi was a celebrity, had the driver take a less crowded route into the complex.
Lossie peered out the window. The last time she came to Fanhe City was for the filming of "Aces Go Places." However, the villa rented by the crew was in a relatively prosperous area, and the location shooting locations were all in some of Fanhe City's more bustling areas.
The place Cheng Qing brought Luo Xi to was different; the entire way there was quiet, and all the old houses were locked up.
Arriving at a rusty, half-broken iron gate, Cheng Qing led Luo Xi out of the car. This was the location of Building 38 in the residential complex. Each building was about seven stories high, and the ground floor courtyard had several parking spaces.
A middle-aged couple stood by the roadside not far away, seemingly looking around.
Losi looked around in surprise; the neighborhood wasn't very nice. Because it was an old neighborhood, the buildings weren't very close together, the landscaping was mediocre, and other amenities were practically nonexistent.
The only amazing thing about this neighborhood is that it's very large and has a huge number of residents.
Therefore, the shops on the first floor are doing very well.
Although the neighborhood isn't as nice as the one where Losi lives, it has a very strong sense of community.
However, many places nearby are overgrown with tall weeds, and some areas are dilapidated and have no property management for maintenance.
Losi asked in confusion, "Why does this place feel a bit desolate?"
Cheng Qing: "Because of the demolition."
Losi didn't quite understand what this had to do with demolition.
Cheng Qing explained with a smile, "Fanhe City is already undergoing rapid development, and these old neighborhoods will be demolished sooner or later. The road I just brought you here has already been included in the demolition area, so everyone has moved away. As for this neighborhood, it's still in the planning stage because of its large population. However, it will inevitably be demolished in the next few years. Therefore, we haven't been paying much attention to its maintenance."
Lossie said "Oh," and then asked, "When you came back from your own world, was it right here?"
Cheng Qing nodded and said with a smile, "Both of us could sense that we were about to leave, so we naturally went back to our hometown. At least in our final days, being by our parents' side is the only place where we can fulfill our filial duties."
Cheng Qing's smile was full of emotion, which made Luo Xi's heart ache. Suddenly, she felt a pang of regret, wondering if Cheng Qing's meeting her was a blessing or a curse?
Seeing her like this, Cheng Qing asked, "What are you thinking about?"
Losi looked blankly around, her gaze aimlessly sweeping across the room. Hearing Cheng Qing's question, she found it almost impossible to speak.
But the thought of Cheng Qing, whom she loved so much, being separated from her beloved family made her heart ache. Looking at the desolate scene before her, she couldn't help but sigh, "If only you hadn't met me."
The middle-aged couple not far away finally noticed this side and came over with surprise and delight.
Cheng Qing looked at them, waved to them, and asked Luo Xi, "Why do you say that?"
Losi: "If you hadn't met me... you wouldn't have had to be separated from your family. Suddenly, it feels like I'm a kind of misfortune in your life."
Who would abandon their family and move to a strange place because of "misfortune"?
These words were like a refreshing breeze in the heat, instantly invigorating Luo Xi. Yet, she seemed somewhat incredulous, a little stunned. Turning to look at Cheng Qing, who was also looking down at her, Cheng Qing smiled and tapped Luo Xi's forehead under Luo Xi's questioning gaze, assuring her firmly, "I'm so happy! With you by my side, I'm extremely happy."
The afternoon sun shone on Cheng Qing, seemingly proving that her words were credible.
The middle-aged couple finally arrived, and Cheng Qing pulled her suitcase over to meet them. After taking only two steps, she turned back to look at Luo Xi, who was still in a daze, and said, "Besides, who says our meeting was accidental? Meeting you was my own decision."
"From the moment I decided to meet you, no matter what, we will one day meet, get to know each other, and fall in love."
Luo Xi blushed deeply, feeling that Cheng Qing's words were a passionate confession. But this confession also made her, amidst her blushing and pounding heart, finally able to forget a little of her guilt.
Her mood brightened, and her eyes shone with light. Looking at Cheng Qing's firm back in front of her, she felt a stirring in her heart.
If it weren't for the two elderly people already standing in front of her, she really wanted to rush over, throw herself onto Cheng Qing's back, and then laugh wildly.
In the sunlight, smiles greet the light, laughter rings out like silver bells.
"Welcome, welcome." Mr. Cheng greeted him with a smile as he approached.
Losi put away her random thoughts and stood seriously next to Cheng Qing.
Looking at Luo Xi, Cheng's father sighed, "She's really beautiful in person."
Cheng Qing chuckled and asked, "Want an autograph?"
Mr. Cheng immediately blushed and said, "I was just kidding, I was just kidding."
Luo Xi looked at Cheng Qing with a puzzled expression. Cheng Qing explained, "Before I went to see you, my dad said he wanted to get more autographs from you. They're selling really well online. To put it simply, it's a business with no initial investment."
After these words were spoken, not only did Cheng's father blush, but Luo Xi also blushed.
Mr. Cheng was a shy man, and he kept saying, "It's just a joke, it's just a joke."
After teasing his father, Cheng Qing looked at his mother and called out, "Mom, I'm back."
Upon hearing this, tears streamed down Cheng's mother's face. Clearly, Cheng Qing's address of "Mom" reminded Cheng's mother of her daughter, who was far away in another world.
But Cheng's mother wasn't particularly heartbroken; she kept smiling and said, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back. This must be Losi, right? Hello, I'm Cheng Qing's mother."
Luo Xi looked at Cheng's mother, and while bringing up the gift, she greeted her, "Hello, Auntie, I'm Luo Xi."
Cheng's mother joked, "It's okay if she calls you 'Mom.' She stayed for you, so she'll have to call you 'Mom' sooner or later."
Upon hearing this, a flush rose to Luo Xi's face, and the word "Mom" stuck in her throat, mumbled and embarrassed, unable to come out.
Cheng's mother found it amusing, and Cheng Qing helped Luo Xi say, "You have to give a change-of-address fee when you change your address to 'Mom'."
Cheng's mother gave Cheng Qing a coquettish look and said, "You're so protective of your own."
Cheng Qing reached out and ruffled Luo Xi's hair, proudly saying, "Because we're partners!"
Losi remained too shy to lift her head. Even though they hadn't had a wedding yet, being acknowledged as a partner made it seem as if she had really been proposed to.
***
Cheng Qing's old home is on the 5th floor of Building 16. The elevator, which was installed later, is not very fast, but fortunately, people like Cheng Qing and his wife no longer have to climb the stairs.
The corridor is right outside the elevator, and the public area in front of the house used to be very small.
The iron gate in front of them was the old-fashioned green security door. There was no doorbell. Cheng's mother opened the door with her key, and could hear the television coming from the living room from the doorway.
Losi followed her inside, and the first thing she saw was a light-colored wooden shoe cabinet and display case by the entrance. Having lived there for many years, the display case was filled with various items—clutter accumulated over the years.
Cheng's mother warmly placed slippers on the floor for Luo Xi, who thanked her and put them on. When she looked up again, she saw several people standing in the living room. One of the girls looked about 60% like Cheng Qing. When she saw Luo Xi, she jumped up excitedly and shouted, "I finally see a live star!"