After hanging up the video call, Tang Xue let out a heavy sigh, rubbed her face, and shook her head, as if trying to get something out of her mind.
So it really is different. Covering her eyes, and thinking about the desire that had just surged from the depths of her heart, Tang Xue knew that she had truly fallen for Lin Xiaoxiao.
After hanging up the video call, Lin Xiaoxiao sat on the bed in a daze for a while. She sighed softly, thinking that she hadn't said much to Tang Xue just now.
But the thought of seeing Tang Xue soon made Lin Xiaoxiao happy again, and she lowered her head to unbutton her pajamas.
But that one glance made Lin Xiaoxiao's eyes widen. She subconsciously clenched her collar and swallowed hard. Just now, that was exactly how she had spoken to Tang Xue.
Lin Xiaoxiao's face flushed red instantly. This was really too embarrassing! Did Tang Xue even see it? She recalled Tang Xue's reaction just now.
Lin Xiaoxiao comforted herself, thinking that Tang Xue definitely hadn't seen it. Otherwise, she would have reminded her. When she sat up, she picked up her phone, so Tang Xue probably didn't see it, right?
At this moment, Lin Xiaoxiao had no idea that Tang Xue not only saw it, but saw it clearly, and even saw it more than once.
After comforting herself, Lin Xiaoxiao hurriedly ate lunch and rushed to the company.
After finishing up the tasks that the company needed her to handle, she bought some good food and went to see Tang Xue. After all, this was a promise she made to Tang Xue, and she couldn't go back on her word.
But when Lin Xiaoxiao arrived at the company, Bai Bing brought her some news that shocked her.
"Sister Bingbing, what did you just say?" Lin Xiaoxiao picked at her ears, wondering if she had just imagined it.
"I'm telling you, you and Tang Xue have a CP fanbase now." Bai Bing looked at Lin Xiaoxiao with a smile. At first, she did think that Lin Xiaoxiao's Weibo was a breakthrough point.
But she didn't expect the effect to be so good. Although there are still comments online calling for them to replace Tang Xue, some people have already changed their opinion of Tang Xue.
What surprised Bai Bing the most was the emergence of CP fans during this incident; at least these CP fans genuinely liked Tang Xue.
In this way, Tang Xue has gained a group of fans. Although they are CP fans, it is a big surprise for Tang Xue now.
"I'm a fan of the CP (couple pairing) between me and Tang Xue?" Lin Xiaoxiao straightened up, her face full of disbelief.
She was no stranger to CP fans; in her world, it was a very common thing. However, Lin Xiaoxiao really didn't expect that anyone would ship her and Tang Xue as a couple.
She only posted one Weibo post, and people are already shipping her and Tang Xue as a couple? Lin Xiaoxiao found it amazing.
"Yes." Bai Bing pinched Lin Xiaoxiao's cheek. "Are you so happy you're practically crazy? This is a really good thing for you."
Lin Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes. She was clearly scared, okay? What do you mean by being so happy she went crazy? To be honest, Lin Xiaoxiao really didn't understand netizens' behavior of shipping a couple based on just one Weibo post.
"Look for yourself, there are quite a few people shipping you two as a couple." Bai Bing took out her phone. "Take a look."
Lin Xiaoxiao took a deep breath, picked up Bai Bing's phone, and when she saw the comments from many netizens, she felt a wave of dizziness.
Among these comments, the most frequently mentioned phrases are "domineering CEO and his little sweet wife" and terms like "little darling" and "baby".
Lin Xiaoxiao felt colder and colder as she read on. She wondered if Tang Xue had seen these comments, and if so, what she would think, or if she would start to hate her.
"This is an opportunity for you. At least now your name is linked with Tang Xue's, and in the public eye, you two are already considered to be a couple."
Look at all the assists you've gotten overnight! Aren't you happy?
Bai Bing felt that this incident was very rewarding for both Tang Xue and Lin Xiaoxiao.
Lin Xiaoxiao likes Tang Xue, but winning her over won't be an easy task. After all, Tang Xue used to like men; she's straight, not gay.
But things are different now. Now Tang Xue and Lin Xiaoxiao have a fanbase who ship them as a couple, so their names will naturally be mentioned frequently. Perhaps over time, even Tang Xue herself will get used to it.
Once Tang Xue finishes filming this drama, she'll get Tang Xue a variety show gig, and then she'll find a way to get Lin Xiaoxiao to go with Tang Xue.
Ideally, it would be a variety show that can be filmed for ten days or half a month, giving the two of them opportunities to be alone. Okay, let's do it that way.
Bai Bing had already imagined the scene of Lin Xiaoxiao winning over Tang Xue, but Lin Xiaoxiao, looking at the comments online, really felt like crying.
The reason she posted that comment was to draw all the malice directed at Tang Xue to herself, so as to prevent those people from attacking Tang Xue again. Lin Xiaoxiao never even considered the possibility of shipping the two of them as a couple.
The misunderstanding between her and Tang Xue was finally resolved, and their relationship became closer. If Tang Xue knew about this, would she think she had ulterior motives?
Thinking of Tang Xue's deliberate avoidance of her those few days, Lin Xiaoxiao felt a pang of pain in her heart. She really didn't want to be disliked by that person, not even in the slightest.
"Why do you look like that? This is a good thing, you should be happy." Bai Bing finally noticed that something was wrong with Lin Xiaoxiao. The girl pursed her lips and her eyes were red.
It was as if what she saw was not something to be happy about, but rather the clutches of evil that were pushing her toward hell.
"Bingbing, do you think Xiaoxue will hate me after she finds out about this? You said before that she distanced herself from me a few days ago because I said something that made her feel awkward. Will she think I have ulterior motives after this incident?"
Although she and Tang Xue had already cleared up the misunderstanding, and Tang Xue didn't dislike her for that reason, Lin Xiaoxiao knew that Tang Xue was straight, so how could she accept being labeled as a lesbian?
Lin Xiaoxiao curled up in her office chair, hugged herself tightly, and sniffed. She really didn't want that person to hate her; Tang Xue was the first friend she had ever made.
Sunlight streamed through the huge French windows and shone on Lin Xiaoxiao, as if trying to offer some warmth to the girl enveloped in sadness.
Seeing Lin Xiaoxiao's pitiful appearance, Bai Bing sighed and reached out to rub Lin Xiaoxiao's head. "Don't overthink it. Shipping couples is something you can't control. Tang Xue isn't an unreasonable person."
"But... what if Xiaoxue doesn't like it? What if she wants to keep her distance from me and avoid suspicion?" Lin Xiaoxiao didn't want to think about it, but her mind was filled with increasingly worse ideas.
In the place where she lived, homosexuality was not accepted by the public. Although she had never experienced it herself, she knew how difficult it was for those people.
In this world, the situation is naturally the same. For the general public, homosexuality is still a kind of emotion that they do not understand, although now only some people are shipping the two of them as a couple.
However, some people with ulterior motives might inevitably suspect that there's something going on between Tang Xue and them. Tang Xue's role as Shen Xinyu had already sparked a lot of speculation.
Many people online are saying that Tang Xue was able to get the role of Shen Xinyu not because she had the ability, but because she had a powerful backer, and she was that powerful backer.
With her recent Weibo post, it's hard to guarantee that some people won't think that the two of them have some kind of unspeakable relationship. Otherwise, why would she insist on having Tang Xue play Chen Xinyu, and even personally stand up for Tang Xue?
As the president of the Lin Group, Lin Xiaoxiao's behavior is quite intriguing. Even if Lin Xiaoxiao feels that she is completely innocent, she can't stop others from making assumptions.
Lin Xiaoxiao has already experienced firsthand how wild netizens' imaginations can be. They can even ship couples based on a single Weibo post, so what can't they come up with in their minds?
"Aren't you overthinking this?" Bai Bing frowned, also starting to consider Tang Xue's reaction after finding out about this. After careful consideration, Bai Bing also felt that Lin Xiaoxiao's worries did seem to have some merit.
What if Tang Xue can't accept being paired with a woman? What if Tang Xue doesn't want others to misunderstand her sexual orientation? Although right now it's just netizens having a fuss.
If Tang Xue really cares about this matter, she will indeed keep her distance from her, just as Lin Xiaoxiao was worried.
Not to mention, in the entertainment industry, black can become white, and falsehood can become truth. If someone dislikes Tang Xue, they can expose Tang Xue's so-called true sexual orientation online.
If another fabricated, seemingly plausible, past story is fabricated, then the falsehood becomes the truth. Tang Xue hasn't yet established herself in this industry, and if she's entangled in such a scandal, it will be very detrimental to her future development.
Most importantly, in a place like the entertainment industry, it's perfectly normal to ship female-female or male-male couples. Some entertainment companies even have their artists create same-sex couple pairings.
After all, the buzz surrounding this is still very high, but if it really comes out that those two same-sex people are together, most people, apart from the CP fans, probably won't be able to accept it.
Even those fans who used to like them will probably start to hate them. Bai Bing was really overthinking this, considering all aspects.
"Xiaoxiao, why don't you go ask Tang Xue what she thinks about this? If she doesn't want to promote this CP, then you two should come out and clarify."
Just say you're just friends, and hope netizens won't link you together. Of course, if Tang Xue doesn't mind, that's fine too.
As you know, Tang Xue has had boyfriends before. Even if someone tries to label her a lesbian, we have evidence. However, it's best to avoid using her boyfriend if possible; it's bad luck.
After much deliberation, Bai Bing still felt it was best to consult Tang Xue about this matter. If Tang Xue didn't mind, they would naturally accept this wave of attention. But if Tang Xue was unwilling, then the two of them could simply come forward to clarify the situation.
If Bai Bing had to choose, she would naturally hope that the Lin Xue CP could be preserved. Putting aside the current popularity, as long as the Lin Xue CP continues to exist.
Lin Xiaoxiao will always be tied to Tang Xue. Most importantly, if Tang Xue really doesn't mind this, it means that Lin Xiaoxiao still has a chance.
As for the fact that Tang Xue is a lesbian, there's absolutely no need to worry. To put it bluntly, in this industry, resources are everything.
As someone heavily promoted by Lin Xiaoxiao, Tang Xue is not lacking in resources. Since she is not lacking, she can naturally ignore the serious consequences that this possibility might bring.
Once Tang Xue has the talent and the works she has, a group of people will naturally come to like her work, and those people are the ones who truly support Tang Xue.
Of course, the most important thing now is Tang Xue's opinion. It depends on whether Tang Xue cares about the CP pairing between the two of them and whether she will give her the title.
"Really...really do you want to ask?" Lin Xiaoxiao was a little timid. To be honest, Lin Xiaoxiao wanted to hear Tang Xue say that she didn't mind.
She had this thought not because she had any improper thoughts about Tang Xue, but because she felt that as long as Tang Xue didn't care, it meant that Tang Xue truly considered her a friend.
But if Tang Xue cares, it means that they will have to keep their distance from each other in the future. Lin Xiaoxiao doesn't want to be disliked by Tang Xue, nor does she want to keep her distance from Tang Xue.
She liked being by Tang Xue's side. She liked the scent on Tang Xue's body. Thinking of this, Lin Xiaoxiao blushed and a hint of unease flashed in her eyes. She felt that her preference for the scent on Tang Xue's body was a bit abnormal.
Bai Bing raised an eyebrow, somewhat puzzled by Lin Xiaoxiao's blushing. Although she didn't know what the girl was thinking, it was definitely related to Tang Xue.
Look at that blushing little face, she's probably thinking about something she can't say. Bai Bing cleared her throat, but didn't say anything to tease Lin Xiaoxiao. "If you feel uncomfortable asking yourself, I can ask for you."
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaoxiao immediately jumped up from her chair. "No need, I'll ask."
Bai Bing looked at Lin Xiaoxiao with a smile, "Then it's up to you. Now is the time for you to show your charm. It would be such a pity if you lost so many opportunities to help us."
Lin Xiaoxiao had given up on Bai Bing's belief that she liked Tang Xue, and she was too lazy to explain to Bai Bing anymore that her relationship with Tang Xue was just a pure friendship. But what Lin Xiaoxiao didn't know was that what she thought was pure was no longer pure.
After finishing the documents the company needed her to handle, Lin Xiaoxiao went to her favorite dessert shop and bought two large boxes of desserts, and then went to a milk tea shop and bought two boxes of milk tea. She stopped when she figured it should be enough for the crew.
Despite Lin Xiaoxiao's tough demeanor in front of Bai Bing, her timidity began to surface as she got closer to the film set.
She was actually very afraid to ask about it, but if she didn't ask, Tang Xue would still distance herself from her when she needed to.
Upon arriving at the film set, with the help of the staff, Lin Xiaoxiao carried the milk tea and desserts she had brought into the set. She took two cups of milk tea and two desserts and went to the place Li Yu had pointed out to find Tang Xue.
But upon arriving at her destination, the scene that greeted her made Lin Xiaoxiao frown instinctively. When she saw the two people intimately embracing each other, the cup of milk tea in her hand had already been crushed by her own force without her even realizing it.
The warmth on her hands brought Lin Xiaoxiao back to her senses. She looked at the milk tea in her hand, which was almost completely gone, with a surprised expression, and watched the milk tea dripping from between her fingers onto the ground.
Lin Xiaoxiao's eyes were filled with a hint of confusion, as if she couldn't understand why this was happening, but she quickly realized that her behavior was inappropriate.
She quickly stepped back a few paces, disposed of the milk tea in her hand, went to the restroom to wash her hands, and cleaned the stains off her clothes.
Looking at herself in the mirror, her tightly pursed lips and tense face clearly showed that she was not in a good mood.
Thinking of what she had just witnessed, the person in the mirror also showed some displeasure. Why? Why did she feel so uncomfortable, even jealous, when she saw Tang Xue so intimately close to others?
Lin Xiaoxiao washed her face with cold water, trying to clear her mind. What was wrong with her? Looking at herself in the mirror, Lin Xiaoxiao sighed softly. She had felt this way before.
When she accidentally kissed Tang Xue, and Tang Xue said she didn't mind, and that she could be that intimate with her friends, Lin Xiaoxiao's feelings were very complicated. She felt jealous and sad.
Lin Xiaoxiao, Lin Xiaoxiao, you don't actually have some kind of twisted possessiveness, do you? Thinking about what she had just witnessed, Lin Xiaoxiao still felt a little uncomfortable.
She reached out and rubbed her chest. Although she had told herself countless times that the two people were just acting, it was perfectly normal.
However, the image of Tang Xue lying in the other person's arms kept lingering in her mind.
"Oh my god!" Lin Xiaoxiao groaned in frustration, squatted down, and hugged her head with both hands. No, no, she definitely didn't have any abnormal possessiveness. Could it be that she really fell in love with Tang Xue?
Tang Xue learned about Lin Xiaoxiao's arrival on set from a crew member. However, she searched the entire set but couldn't find Lin Xiaoxiao. Finally, after being reminded by someone else, she learned that Lin Xiaoxiao had gone to the restroom.
Tang Xue had originally planned to wait for Lin Xiaoxiao outside, but when she learned that Lin Xiaoxiao had been inside for quite some time, she couldn't help but worry. What she saw when she went in almost made Tang Xue faint.
"Xiaoxiao, what's wrong?" Tang Xue's face was a little pale. Looking at the little girl who was squatting on the ground hugging her tightly, she was full of anxiety. "Is your stomach acting up again? Did you bring your medicine?" As she spoke, Tang Xue's hand reached into Lin Xiaoxiao's pocket.
"Xiaoxue." Lin Xiaoxiao seemed to be startled. Looking at the face so close to hers, Lin Xiaoxiao felt that her mind was no longer able to think normally. She completely forgot that she had been squatting for too long. She suddenly stood up, her vision went black, and she staggered forward.
Tang Xue's pupils contracted, and she quickly stood up, stretching out her arms to hug the person tightly. "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine." Lin Xiaoxiao's face turned red, and she frantically tried to support herself in front of Tang Xue, wanting to leave this irresistible embrace. However, in her panic, her hands, which should have been supporting her shoulders, ended up pressing against Tang Xue's chest.