Showbiz Scandal: The Official Announcement of My Ex and Myself-Chapter 348: I Have Pictures~

Can fruit be too sweet? It’s just that the drama featuring his crush and her ex-boyfriend is about to air, and he’s too upset to eat.

Most of the people in the dressing room thought this, looking at him with even softer eyes.

But Mr. Yang didn’t know. Hearing Xie Qingci say it was too sweet, he kindly praised him a couple of times.

Sweets really do have too many calories and should be eaten sparingly.

Xie Qingci didn’t care about their looks or opinions, focusing on looking at Yu Xia’s Weibo.

She forwarded the crew’s Weibo post and attached a photo of herself making a peace sign by the window, her fingers slender, with new nail stickers in a fresh green, looking very nice.

But inevitably, Yu Zhi’s name appeared in the comments below the Weibo, along with mentions of the "Pisces CP," and even some suggesting the color of her nail stickers had a deeper meaning.

Seeing the comment about "greenness making some people uneasy," he paused, then scrolled back up to look at those nail stickers again.

Indeed, the more he looked, the greener they appeared.

Looking at that hand, on the first night of the last episode, he had left many marks on it, which should have disappeared by now.

It was his person, the hand he had kissed, the finger he occasionally helped with nail stickers, all his, yet most comments below mentioned Yu Zhi’s name.

Xie Qingci lowered his gaze, pursed his lips, and only when the stylist behind him said it was done did he switch off his phone and stand up to walk out.

In the past, he probably couldn’t resist calling Yu Xia right away to get some comfort, but now, as he walked, he thought about what he should take the opportunity to ask her for when he returns for consolation.

A kiss just wouldn’t cut it.

...

On the internet, the scheduled release of "Different Paths" was still a hot topic, marketing accounts taking the chance to post previously leaked set photos, drawing more netizens out.

[Before any progress could be seen between Yu Xia and Xie Qingci, the drama with Yu Xia and Yu Zhi has arrived first, exciting!]

[I can already foresee the battles between both fan groups when the drama airs]

[I’m willing to call this drama "Ex-boyfriend Drama," exes playing exes, and I heard there’s even a slapping scene: My gossip soul is restless.jpg]

[Anyone have Xie Qingci’s personal reaction?]

[I never thought my Pisces CP would rise from the ashes; I’m so moved I’m wiping my tears with my grandma’s dowry handkerchief.jpg]

[Is that leaked photo real? Yu Xia and Yu Zhi riding a bicycle looking so sweet?]

[Then when the director yells cut, they part immediately, looking at each other with disdain hahaha]

[What’s this called? This is called a love-hate relationship! It’s the classic "I ended up rekindling with my ex after becoming sworn enemies"! / Whatever you propose, I can ship.jpg]

[First there was the domineering ex Xi Heng, now the bestie ex Yu Zhi, Qingci, you have a tough road ahead]

[Come on, who else thinks Yu Xia is reaching too high for you, Xie Qingci? Come out and say so, what’s so good about your master]

[I’m willing to offer prayers and give up meat for a day in exchange for a "Yu Xia experience card"]

[Here comes the price hikes, I can give up meat for a day and a half]

[Bro, I’m just peeking over the wall to see how sweet they are, but I’ll be back, believe me, no matter how beautiful the outside world is, I’m a Gu family person at heart]

[...]

In less than half a day, the top comments under Yu Xia’s, Yu Zhi’s, and the drama crew’s Weibo posts were almost entirely taken over by resurrected expired Pisces CP fans, with occasional mentions of any other names, usually just Xie Qingci.

Yu Xia had expected this and didn’t check back after posting on Weibo, focusing intently on reading a script at home.

But somehow, she found her mind drifting, wondering—why hasn’t Xie Qingci called to play pitiful yet?

Before, whenever something like this happened, he would sneak into the bathroom to text about his unhappiness.

Is he too busy with work? Or is he sulking, waiting for her to call first? Or some other reason?

Thinking further, she remembered He Ci mentioning Xie Qingci’s birthday.

They hadn’t spent a birthday together before; two years ago, their relationship was uncertain. He hadn’t mentioned his birthday then, and she hadn’t asked. Last year, they reunited only after his birthday, so there was no opportunity to bring it up.

So this counts as the first time spending his birthday together.

Yu Xia flipped through the calendar, realizing it wasn’t long until April 29th. During this time, Xie Qingci hadn’t mentioned it at all.

She wondered if he was planning something big.

Thinking for a bit, she picked up her phone to message Mei with a subtle question: [Do you have any recommendations for a birthday gift for him?]

Mei replied with a cryptic message: [Follow your heart]

Yu Xia: [...]

Mei: [Sis, you know what you two are like now?]

Mei: [A pair of young lovers awkwardly learning how to get along, feels like you’re getting to know each other through a matchmaking service, totally unfamiliar... ah, just remembered a fitting description—married then fell in love] 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Yu Xia: [In the interest of protecting unmarried youth, I suggest you watch fewer Mary Sue dramas]

Mei: [No matter what, love boldly, sis! As long as you put heart into it, I’m sure he’ll be thrilled]

Mei: [Though I have a small suggestion, you know, the world of adults]

Yu Xia: [I got it]

Mei: [Excited to the point of a nosebleed.jpg]

Yu Xia: [I’ll get him a book called "Anatomy: What’s the Difference Between Male and Female Adult Anatomy?"]

Mei: [...Despair giving up.jpg]

Mei: [I knew you’d understand, I was thinking, you’d put in the effort for his birthday, then next month on your birthday, it’s his turn. This back-and-forth would really boost the relationship, right?]

Mei: [I have pictures, do you want them?]

The last sentence was key, and Yu Xia paused for half a minute before slowly typing: [Send them over]

She soon received a big collection of apparel photos.

She browsed through them twice and commented: [I didn’t expect you to be this kind of Mei.]

Mei: [Nervous laughter.jpg]

Mei: [The pink JK uniform in the set is pretty nice, a heartfelt recommendation / whisper.jpg]

Reluctantly, Yu Xia accepted the suggestion, then curled up on the sofa to look through the images again.

It was unexpected that Mei, who only ever talked about work and never mentioned boyfriends, had such a collection. Although a bit more revealing than usual clothing, it was still quite... quite teasing to wear at home for a boyfriend.

She looked through them, lingering for an extra two minutes on the cute pink JK uniform Mei recommended.

Interesting, so pink and tender, she never even wore anything like it in character.

If she wore this, would it surprise Xie Qingci or scare herself?

Buying it was out of the question; it’s better to spend a bit more on a heartfelt gift for the little boyfriend.

Putting the phone aside, Yu Xia picked up a shopping tablet, leisurely choosing men’s accessories. Before, she bought his brother a pair of cufflinks, which were quite nice. Maybe this time, she could get Xie Qingci a tie.

An hour later, she hadn’t decided.

Two hours later, she expressionlessly input the JK image into the tablet to search for similar styles.