Showbiz Scandal: The Official Announcement of My Ex and Myself-Chapter 308: Admiring Your Good Looks

Shu Ran helped introduce their situation, emphasizing the drone hovering above them.

"The show is still live, but it can be turned off. They’re looking for a place to stay."

The other person politely glanced at them, thought for a moment, and said, "Is there an empty room on the first floor?"

"Seems like there is, but..."

Before the words were finished, another person ran out.

A lady shriekingly came out, grabbed the door frame, and immediately saw Xie Qingci, then shouted, "Where did this handsome guy come from? Looking for a bite to eat or a place to stay?"

Xie Qingci was momentarily stunned by the unique enthusiasm, then quickly responded, "I’m Xie Qingci, the captain of NINA1."

Shu Ran followed up, "An artist of Changhui. The one next to me—"

"I’m Yu Xia, Yu as ’Yu Meiren’s Yu,’ Xia as ’summer’s Xia,’ nice to meet you all."

"We know Yu Xia, very famous indeed. I’m currently following your drama."

After exchanging a few words, Cheng Yiding, standing in the middle, warmly and politely said, "You can stay, but there are children inside, and the drone should be turned off in half an hour."

The allowed half an hour was their grace period, and indeed, this Cheng Yiding was the legendary gentle gentleman.

Yu Xia pulled Xie Qingci aside, introduced the identities of a few people inside to him, then was led by Shu Ran to freshen up.

"Your show really tortures people, it’s like a famine escape, go wash up quickly."

"No rush, we have half an hour, you should let the audience see more of you. That... anything to eat?"

Shu Ran paused her steps, looked at her and then at Xie Qingci, eyes wide open, "Going with the flow doesn’t mean we let you starve? How long has it been since you ate?"

Looking again, it seemed like both of their cheeks were quickly sinking in, and their big eyes were screaming "hungry for food."

Xie Qingci opened his mouth, but Yu Xia promptly looked up to the sky and sniffled, "Just three days or so, not too long, just a matter of nine meals in seventy-two hours. I’m alright, though I feel like hugging and gnawing anyone I see, but Xie Qingci is in worse shape, he’s still growing, three days of hunger and he’s nearly exhausted."

The supposedly exhausted Xie Qingci: "..."

Come on, anyone would die after three days.

Shu Ran rolled her eyes, turned around to continue leading the way, and casually said, "We have someone here who’s as full of hot air as you, I really want to see which of you is more skilled." 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

She led them to the kitchen—an open kitchen counter by the window, where opening the window revealed flowers outside.

"We’ve already eaten and there’s nothing left, the next meal will be later. Whatever you want to eat, you’ll have to make it yourselves. Can you cook?"

This time, Xie Qingci finally had a chance to speak up, "I can, sorry to trouble you, Sister Shu Ran."

Shu Ran raised an eyebrow, her gaze subtly scanning their faces.

The recent rampant rumors were mostly targeting Changhui Entertainment, first exposing Shu Ran being kept, then claiming Xie Qingci was also kept. To speak frankly, the two of them could be described as being in the same boat.

However, Shu Ran only needed to clarify, as all news about romance was fake anyway. But for Xie Qingci, it was different.

Who would’ve thought? He actually likes Yu Xia, and according to recent public rumors, likes her quite a lot. This had to remind people of his performance on the talent show before his debut, possibly he started liking her, who was a mentor at the time, back then.

And whether it’s just liking or already being together, who really knows.

She glanced over at Yu Xia’s serene and open expression, showed no guilt or concealment, then knowingly retracted her gaze and laughed, saying:

"Not bad, buddy, a guy who can cook is a bonus. I’ve watched some of your show, and when I recommended you to join the company, I thought you were just a good-looking and hardworking kid, didn’t expect you to have so many little skills."

It was also indirectly clarifying recent rumors that "Shu Ran recommended Xie Qingci to join Changhui with ulterior motives."

Xie Qingci smiled slightly and took off his backpack.

"I haven’t formally thanked Sister Shu Ran in front of everyone, I’m really sorry that the recent rumors inexplicably affected you."

Shu Ran waved it off, "No worries, we can’t always stave off the ill-intentioned. As long as we’re clear in conscience, it’s all good. Well, go and make yourselves some food, the room is right next door, and in half an hour the camera will be off. Inside there’s a doting dad, he’ll be mad if his daughter’s face gets caught on camera."

They nodded.

After Shu Ran left, it was just the two of them. Yu Xia pushed open the window, squinting as she let the wind blow on her face for a while.

"The scenery here is indeed pretty, if there’s a live broadcast, lots of people will come here to travel, boosting the economy. Maybe then the elderly lady in the village can expect her children to come visit more often."

Xie Qingci acknowledged with a hum, turned on the faucet to wash his hands, his evenly toned and long fingers washing under the water flow, faintly visible veins on the back of his hand and fingers looking quite sexy.

The sunset’s glow cast on his profile, giving his facial features a somewhat blurred halo effect.

In a blink, they seemed clear, with his free-flowing and smooth jawline, no accessory marks on the cartilage under his ear, thick eyelashes, and a prominent nose, couldn’t be clearer.

The sound of water stopped abruptly, Xie Qingci flung his hands dry, tilted his head and asked, "Sister, why are you staring at me?"

Yu Xia blinked slowly as if with spring drowsiness, not avoiding, saying in front of the camera, "Looking at you because you’re good-looking. People are visual creatures, always liking to look a few more times at pretty things."

Xie Qingci turned back around, one of his ears blushing slightly at her comment.

Yu Xia, intrigued, watched him, casually continuing what she was saying.

"But looks aren’t the only truth, did you see Cheng Yiding from earlier? He’s dazzlingly handsome, but he didn’t get to where he is today through looks alone. Having strength and body of work, that’s the foundation for climbing higher. Fans who like and support you may start with appearance, but they stay for talent. An empty shell won’t keep interest, only with fresh and vibrant flowers inside will people praise."

Turns out it’s life guidance again, just like before debut, treating him like a bewildered cub walking into a wolf’s den.

Xie Qingci patiently listened to her finish, nodding, "Got it. What do you want to eat?"

Yu Xia finished her mentorship role with satisfaction, peered over to take a look, "What veggies do we have?"

"Zucchini, tomatoes, young pumpkin, cabbage."

These veggies were quite familiar, and in a moment she could only think of tossing them together for a salad, had no specific dish ideas.

Better to leave it to the cook.

"You’re in charge, I’m not a picky eater."

Xie Qingci glanced at her, then went for the zucchini, "Why don’t you go wash up? Girls take longer to wash their hair. It’ll be ready when you come back."

Yu Xia thought it was very considerate, but she still walked two laps beside him with her hands behind her back, "Nothing I can help with, really?"