Showbiz Scandal: The Official Announcement of My Ex and Myself-Chapter 366: This Woman Really Knows How

Daybreak, the second day of escaping the unfinished building begins.

Without electronic devices to check the accurate time, Yu Xia and the others simply hid in a blind spot outside the iron door where they couldn’t be seen and slept until daylight.

Anyway, the door was already locked; as long as they didn’t make any noise for the pursuers to hear, they were temporarily safe.

When expected screams and chaotic footsteps came from downstairs, they quietly emerged from the room.

They quickly ran to the stairwell and bumped into someone coming up.

It was a new-generation actress from another group, who said in terror, "Three more pursuers! They’re really surrounding us outside the first point!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Xia hurriedly ran upstairs.

Only then did she realize how specific Fang Yuanzhou was on the car saying she lacked physical strength.

Running on stairs is really more exhausting than running in the wilderness!

After running for three floors, she was almost unable to go on, almost being dragged upward by Xie Qingci.

They were heading to the seventh floor where Song Xi’s group released pursuers yesterday because based on the number of pursuers, there would be at most one room per floor with a pursuer; once they’re released, the other rooms on that floor should be relatively safe.

They weren’t the only ones thinking like this; others had the same idea, along with those in complete panic running along, all headed toward the seventh floor.

Song Xi and Lan Hui, who were there from the beginning, were startled by the sound of footsteps, hurriedly hiding in the room.

With so many people here, the pursuers were bound to linger here waiting for them to emerge.

Breathing heavily, Yu Xia said, "Change the floor, change the floor!"

Xie Qingci immediately pulled her to run to the eighth floor.

This time, no one else chose to follow them; the others remained on the seventh floor.

The eighth floor was the top floor. If they couldn’t find a hiding spot shortly after going up, they’d still get caught, especially if they were unlucky enough to open a door leading to a room with a trapped pursuer, they’d be done for.

But Xie Qingci wasn’t flustered; once up, he ran into the right corridor.

Soon, the footsteps vanished, and the corridor returned to silence.

Yu Xia was pulled into a cramped room, covering her mouth and taking even breaths.

The space was particularly small; just adding two more people would likely fill it. If they sat facing each other on the floor, their legs would definitely touch.

It seemed like a place for cleaning staff to store their tools in an apartment hotel.

Being a hotel-like building, it’s not surprising this small room existed, as before being abandoned, this unfinished building was likely being built as a hotel.

The sounds from downstairs, muffled by a floor and a door, became unclear.

But one could imagine the situation below, similar to catching a turtle in a jar—a bunch of panic-stricken rabbits searching for rooms to hide and a pack of relentless dogs baring their fangs; the door-banging sounds indicated the intensity.

This floor wouldn’t be spared either but was much safer than downstairs.

In less than half an hour, the electronic voice in the building began continuously reporting personnel updates.

Five people were caught, five people ransomed, more caught, and eventually, four people were eliminated.

Finally, the gentle electronic voice heightened to announce concealed rules.

"Due to the excessive captures within a short time, congratulations to everyone for triggering the protection mechanism. Pursuers will now appear every half-hour with a cooldown period afterward, giving guests ten minutes to catch their breath. Good luck, everyone!"

This was good news. Yu Xia glanced at Xie Qingci, patiently waiting through this more dangerous half-hour.

Focused entirely outside, her breathing stabilized and she pressed her ear against the door, not realizing how close she and Xie Qingci were in the small room.

Noticing the persistent silence and absence of any pursuer attention on the door, she finally allowed herself to relax and began feeling hot.

By late April, the temperature already hinted at summer; after vigorous exercise, staying in a windless, enclosed space was like being in a sauna.

Particularly with a man radiating heat next to her, Yu Xia felt sweat dampening her neck.

Being so close, silent for so long, felt distinctive and odd.

She was about to speak but Xie Qingci beat her to it:

"Want something to eat?"

He pulled out a bag of quail eggs from his backpack.

Yu Xia shook her head, "You eat."

He really opened the package and started peeling the quail eggs.

The enticing spicy aroma filled the narrow space like someone eating stinky tofu in a dorm, hard to ignore.

Her mouth watered, and her stomach growled.

Xie Qingci glanced at her, then held out the quail egg to her.

"Eat it."

"For me?" she asked, surprised.

"Yeah, I don’t like eating these things." He handed it to her, then lowered his head to peel a second one.

Yu Xia was a bit touched. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

It felt like—when a mom buys meat her kid likes, then says she doesn’t like it herself, turning away to chew dry bread—such great and deep love.

She gratefully finished several quail eggs, finding them tastier than gourmet delicacies.

After eating, she pulled out a precious wet wipe for Xie Qingci to clean his hands, gently saying, "Don’t worry, when we get another big prize today, I’ll save something for you to eat."

Xie Qingci paused, and she added, "May good people have peace for life; your merits will bless you not to be caught today."

Xie Qingci: "..."

He sincerely thanked her for the prayer.

After a while, faint noises were heard outside.

Yu Xia gestured to him to stay silent and pressed her ear tightly to the door, listening closely.

Someone was speaking softly, a girl.

She made a gesture, and as the sound came nearer, quickly pulled open the door, grabbed the person’s shoulder, and swiftly pulled her inside.

This caught Lan Hui, who was startled and about to scream, off guard.

Yu Xia quickly covered her mouth and shoved her against the wall, making Lan Hui stumble backward.

Meanwhile, Xie Qingci also pulled Song Xi inside, then swiftly shut the door.

With more people around, Yu Xia had no choice but to stick closer, looking down at the slightly shorter Lan Hui, signaling her not to move.

Lan Hui hadn’t yet recovered, slowly lowering her head, glancing at where her chin was resting.

Bu... Bury X!

An overbearing school flower’s forbidden love! This wall-slamming posture, this expert hand-over-mouth move, this wicked smile in the darkness, and the softness squeezing her chin...

If not for the two watchful men nearby, this scene would be so wonderful.

Lan Hui wanted to say this posture was strange, but with her mouth covered, she couldn’t speak and had to nod while rubbing her chin against that spot.

Yu Xia finally sensed something odd, froze for a moment, then saw the high-plateau red on Lan Hui’s round face, softly chuckling, and leaned in to whisper to her:

"You have it too, what’s there to be shy about?"

Lan Hui: Mom, this woman is so skilled! I must join the ranks of Yu Xia’s pursuers!