Wang Yingling’s team had never really cared whether the gossip they put out was true or not. Either way, they were going to get the rumor out there first. Then, they’ll hire a wave of water army to control public opinion. In this way, it was easy for them to incite netizens into action.
Even if the rumors were later clarified, the other party’s public image would still be damaged.
The way she would backstab anyone who ran into her had become notorious within the circle. It was true that her popularity had risen, but her reputation within the circle hit rock bottom. No one wanted anything to do with her.
Still, she was brave enough to do it, and she was shameless enough to do it. To some extent, she was harsh on herself, and she was harsh on others as well. When she made her move, she was ruthless.
However, this time, she hit a stumbling block.
They had just managed to get the rhythm of the conversation going. The dirt on Gu Qingchi hadn’t even been released for that long. Things were only just getting started when they ran into the wall that was Zheng Che.
As soon as Zheng Che appeared, all the other clamoring voices online disappeared. The gossip account that broke the news quietly deleted the original post. The water army was as quiet as a mouse.
Zheng Che wasn’t some nobody. With him there, no one dared to keep making trouble.
The netizens on Weibo were still as lively as ever. Everything had happened in a relatively short amount of time, so most of them had followed the entire process of events.
[Is my Chi Chi really that amazing? I want to see just how impressive he was!]
[That’s what I’ve been saying. I’ve been watching the livestream this entire time. I was trying to tell y’all that it wasn’t like that. Some people will only learn when they get slapped in the face.]
[Ah, so it was like this. I’m relieved now. I can happily be a fan of his with no regrets. My idol’s good at everything.]
[Even someone as senior as Zheng Che has been alarmed. Some of the newcomers nowadays don’t know how to act. They’re always trampling on their opponents and dragging others down. If you think about it, this could be considered cyberbullying.]
The Xiling Film Festival hadn’t even ended, yet the situation online had already become like this.
Back in China, Ye Li had been rolling up his sleeves, ready to take their public relations department out for a spin. However, he was now at a loss. What happened? How was it over before it even started?
He was kind of lacking a sense of accomplishment.
Still, the weapon had already been brought before him. There was no reason not to use it. He thought to himself.
“Didn’t Old Zheng already say? An actress with a last name starting with ‘w’ didn’t just cut in line. She was also driven off the red carpet. We don’t need to spread any fake rumors. Just give them a taste of their own medicine.”
Ye Li was very calm.
“If you play with fire, you’re going to get burned. That’s just the way it is.”
As a result, a certain gossip account imitated the previous gossip account’s style and sent out a post. At the end, they added an amused emoji and a doge emoji.
All the netizens in the comments were laughing.
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Zheng Che still hadn’t hung up the call with Xie Luyu.
“If I remember correctly, you’ve helped this kid out before, haven’t you? I’m going to be honest. It’s okay to help him out once or twice. Either way, your fans don’t really care too much. It won’t cause any scandals. However, if you do any more than this, you won’t be able to hide it anymore.”
Zheng Che had lived long enough to see everything. Plus, Xie Luyu didn’t exactly try to hide anything. He instantly knew what was up.
This guy was in love. It wasn’t anything strange.
However, this kind of thing was a lot more complicated in the entertainment industry.
Especially for someone like Xie Luyu. He had a lot of eyes on him.
“I’m being serious. At your level of fame, you might as well announce it already. There’s no need to go around hiding it.”
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It didn’t matter where Gu Qingchi took his career. If he did as Zheng Che said, this issue would be laid out within the public eye.
Of course, this wasn’t a bad thing for Gu Qingchi’s career, but, in the future, so long as Gu Qingchi appears in public, people were always going to label him as Xie Luyu’s lover.
For the sake of his beloved rose, Xie Luyu would water it and loosen the soil around it. He didn’t want to pluck it out of the ground and hide it away. Rather, he hoped that it would live a long, healthy life beneath the sun.
“If I love someone, I’ll want to give them as much happiness as I can. I don’t want to just do what I might think is good for him.”
Zheng Che interrupted Xie Luyu.
“Sigh. It sounds like you haven’t even gotten together with him yet. What a waste of my concern. So long as you know what you’re doing.”
Zheng Che hadn’t even finished speaking when Xie Luyu hung up with a click.
“Tsk, he must’ve hung up out of embarrassment. Young people these days.”
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Gu Qingchi currently had no idea about what was happening online.
Even on a normal day, Gu Qingchi didn’t really use his cell phone often, not to mention he didn’t even have his phone on him at the moment.
He usually found out about the ups and downs on the Internet after the fact. His only sources of information were Xiao Ke and Ye Li.
He was currently at the Xilin Film Festival. A singer had just placed a rose on the table in front of him. The camera panned back to him every now and then.
Yet his attention was entirely on the champagne in front of him. It was kind of good.
Meanwhile, Xie Luyu was the complete opposite. Even though he was at an awards ceremony, it didn’t stop him from being on the front lines.
However, his side account had been confiscated by Pan Xiaocheng, so it affected his performance a little bit.
Like right now, for example. These shippers were running wild, but he only had a tiny, little cooking account to work with.
Xie Luyu dejectedly scrolled through Weibo.
Kellerman and Gu Qingchi’s ship was already on the rise.
He could either focus on the shippers or the ceremony. This wasn’t even a contest.
Xie Luyu decisively chose to use his main account and break into enemy territory. He stretched his fingers a little bit. He didn’t forget to tell the people sitting next to him.
“Hey, remind me when they get to the Best Actor Award.”
The ceremony had now started. On the screen, the two hosts were trading jokes with each other.
The people sitting next to him were listening to the hosts and subconsciously replied.
“Huh? Sure, but why?”
Xie Luyu clicked his tongue.
“Obviously because I’m worried I’ll miss it. It’s going to be embarrassing for the announcer if no one goes up to get the award.”
They all started booing him. Xie Luyu waved his hand, but, surprisingly, he didn’t start anything. His fingers were busy flying across the screen, stealthily scrolling through his phone underneath the table.
After a long while, Xie Luyu looked up.
His account got banned again.
His account was gone. He had no choice but to watch the ceremony.
However, at this time, the hosts had only just gotten started. They hadn’t even begun handing out awards.
There may be fanfics about Little Dimple and Gu Qingchi on Weibo at this very moment.
Xie Luyu let out a long sigh.
Life was too hard.
The awards ceremony carried on.
After a series of unimportant awards were handed out, it was time to announce Best Supporting Actor.
Xie Luyu subconsciously raised his spirits. This was the award for which Gu Qingchi was nominated.
The Xilin Film Festival was a little different from other film festivals. Each award usually had quite a few people nominated, so they wouldn’t call out all of their names one by one.
Instead, the hosts would usually keep everyone in suspense. They’d name a couple of the most likely candidates, and they might even throw a little bit of sarcasm in there. Then, they would finally reveal the winner.
For a newcomer like Gu Qingchi, it was highly likely that he wouldn’t even be mentioned.
The result was as Xie Luyu had expected.
However, after the winner received the award, the host spoke up again.
“Just before this, Kellerman asked me for a small favor. Trust me, Martin. Kellerman isn’t trying to target you. Forgive him. He’s just been carried away.”
Martin, who had just won Best Supporting Actor, shrugged his shoulders, expressing that he didn’t really mind.
Bizarre episodes like this often happened at the Xilin Film Festival. The Xilin Film Festival was just like this, casual, free. A lot of interesting things happened over the course of its ceremony.
Everyone was pretty tolerant as well. They were all waiting to see what the fun was.
As the host spoke, he unfolded a piece of paper. The shape was a little strange. It was clear that the author of the note had torn it out from somewhere in a hurry.
“I think this is the first time he’s written a love letter because how else would he have survived until today.”
The host held the note up in his hands and showed it to the audience.
There was a colorful print advertisement on the other side of the note.
The crowd laughed for a while.
The camera focused on Kellerman. Kellerman was excited to see himself on the big screen and made a heart shape with his hands.
The host jokingly gave him a disgusted look.
“Alright, turn the cameras back over here. Don’t give him any attention.”
He unfolded the note.
“Honey, even if you lose, you’re still number one in my heart.”
The host raised an eyebrow.
“Oh, typical sweet talk from a playboy. Let’s take a look at the person who’s taken Martin’s place in Kellerman’s heart.”
Clips from Gu Qingchi’s scenes appeared on the screen.
At first, Gu Qingchi was fighting on the battlefield. Just as things were getting dangerous, the camera zoomed in. The teenager suddenly thrust his weapon forward and narrowly avoided disaster.
At the end, the camera was shooting from the princess’ perspective. She was standing upon a tall building. She watched as Gu Qingchi sat upon a horse. He gradually drew closer and then gradually drew further away. All along his path, girls were throwing handkerchiefs and flowers.
The composition and framing were all first-class. Captured within the film was a one-to-one recreation of an ancient building. When paired with the exquisite costumes, it was simply a feast for the eyes.
After the clips ended, the camera swept across the crowd and finally landed upon Gu Qingchi.
Gu Qingchi saw himself on the screen and pursed his lips. He smiled, a little embarrassed.
Suddenly, an uproar swept throughout the venue. Most of the attendees were actors from various countries.
They were all people who lived in front of the camera. They were also a bit more straightforward and enthusiastic than your average person, expressing their appreciation for beauty without any restraint.
“That movie looks pretty good. I want to watch it.”
“Oh, he’s such a sweetheart. He smiled, and my heart melted.”
“I haven’t seen him before. What’s his name?”
“I heard that Chinese people don’t really like to date foreigners. Do you think I still have a chance?”
Kellerman blew a kiss to Gu Qingchi on the screen.
In just a short period of time, there were already shippers popping up within the livestream comments. They were thrilled.
[We got a kiss! I’m dying!]
[Everyone’s invited! The official Dimple/Qingchi account’s been created, and everyone is welcome to join.]
[Everyone, let’s work hard and set up a super topic.]
Xie Luyu, who had already lost his Weibo account, gradually lost his smile.
Gu Qingchi looked up at the big screen several times. He seemed a little unused to the attention, so the cameraman thoughtfully shifted his focus and turned towards Kellerman.
Kellerman got a hold of a microphone and stood up from his seat. His blue eyes were looking at the camera. His blond hair was unbelievably splendid.
“If you don’t mind, I can give you my trophy.”
He solemnly placed a hand upon his chest and performed a knightly gesture.
“It’s nothing worth mentioning. If it can make you happy, then it would be my honor.”
Translator’s Note:
Xie Luyu keeps calling his official, verified, government name account his “side” account.
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xie luyu better hurry up and seduce his wife or i might start shipping the mc with kellerman so we could get more pda bc kellerman is so bold and already seducing him
Kellerman sure has dash and savvy! Hahahaha! Thanks for the update 🤣❤️
For Qingchi’s future pursuers, RIP.
You know, I’m quite enjoying watching Xie Luyu squirm…. He’s going to vomit blood when he realizes that this is the wife he divorced…. Thanks for the chapter!
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Not just vomit blood, I think he’s gonna get aneurysm too
Oh gosh
I am laughing my heart out
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
So bold
Xie Luyu, you are gonna lose your wife again
You need to try harder or I’m gonna jump ship
I’m suffering from PDA withdrawal
😂😂😂😂😂
Thx for the chappy
Kellerman is such a flirt he’s making me swoon as well 😂😍 XL it’s time to up your hubby game hahahahaa!
As expected for skmeone who is supposed to be the most beautiful character…XLY, work hard!
Xie Luyu, are you still there? Your ship might collapse rn🤭
Thanks for the update!
No one can withstand GQC’s beauty >3
Thx for the ch ٩( >ヮ<)۶
Is it bad that I’m starting to ship GQ with Kellerman? 😂
Thank You for the new chapter ♥(ˆ⌣ˆԅ)
Lmfao way to go down in your own lies~
I also join Dimple/Gu Qingchi ship~ Lets sail!
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Thank you for the update ❤️💯
(internally screaming) this level of rival affection is through the roof 😍 I hope our emperor can catch up soon and not a minute too late 🤣
That’s?? Too extreme😭
Thank you for the chapter!
XLY galaw galaw please HAHAHA
Lol the sweetness of an unrequited love and the competition for their heart. 😆
thanks for the chapter!
Oh so that was his main account?? confused-as-flip. Anyway little dimps, the ex- hubby’s just by ur side u sure u still want to live?? 😂🤣
Btw, XLY take your claim or say your piece whatever it is just do it! 😂
Goddamm Kellerman is just a flirt. I’m starting to really like him
Kellerman be playing with fire 😂
That was so… cheesy… Personally, I cringed. Maybe because I’m the type that doesn’t like attention, so I can’t help feeling that it was off-putting.
Anyway, that’s just me.
Luyu, you should just lie down and cry now 🤣