Showbiz Scandal: The Official Announcement of My Ex and Myself-Chapter 318: From Now On, Every Home Has the Presence of Two People

Chapter 318: Chapter 318: From Now On, Every Home Has the Presence of Two People

Yu Xia was stunned for a moment, but she didn’t get up to look.

"Who knows if it was just bought randomly to trick me, men always like to use cheap things with sweet words to fool naive girls, but no matter how much effort is put in, it doesn’t change the fact that you’re only giving me buns to eat. Maybe this is what Luo Sheng meant by men losing interest after having it, huh."

After saying this, she even raised her hand to wipe the corner of her eye.

Xie Qingci just watched her perform and only spoke slowly after she finished, "Actually, it’s worse than you think. These buns don’t include your portion, they’re all for me. As for your dinner, maybe if I’m in a good mood later, I can buy some steamed buns and add a little sweet talk for you?"

Yu Xia squinted at him, "Only if you dare."

He laughed and walked to the front of the sofa, squatting down to give her a lingering kiss.

"So, what do you think would make it not seem like I just randomly bought something to deceive you?"

She lay on her side, lazily tugging at his neck, "At least a bowl of porridge should be added."

"Just that? I thought you’d be satisfied only if you ate me alive."

"I already ate earlier, too much of a good thing isn’t good," she scratched his chin with her finger, making a request, "I also want some ribs."

Xie Qingci kissed her on the back of her hand.

"Alright, rib soup with candied plums, will that do?"

"The rib soup should have yam in it."

"Alright, your call."

When the food was on the table, Yu Xia finally had some energy, slowly climbing up to sit by the table, letting Xie Qingci put disposable gloves on her to gnaw on ribs.

The buns Xie Qingci steamed had three kinds of fillings, and he broke off a small piece of each for her to try.

According to her habit, she rarely ate staple food at night, so even if she wanted to eat, she could only try a little bit.

The yam rib soup was sweet and rich, gently blowing away the heat before drinking a couple of sips, the slightly hot soup immediately comforting the body.

The steam rising from the soup bowl veiled her eyebrows and eyes, and Xie Qingci watched her intently.

Yu Xia looked up and glanced at him, "Eat your food, what are you looking at?"

"Watching my girlfriend look beautiful," he replied with a faint smile, picking up a piece of sauce-dipped rib for her, "A beauty that’s all mine."

She rolled her eyes at him and found a topic to talk about.

"I asked you earlier, did you figure out how to arrange it yet?"

"Yeah, I’ve got it figured out. ’Burning Spring’ will probably air in June, coinciding with the last episode of this variety show. Then I’ll join the next film crew until August and participate in the disbandment variety show. After disbanding, we can make our relationship public, okay?"

Being able to hold on until the team disbands is good enough.

Yu Xia gnawed on the ribs, thinking for a moment before asking him, "How long after disbanding? Making it public the day after disbanding isn’t any different from doing it before."

Xie Qingci pursed his lips, not refuting.

"Seriously? Are you really planning to go public the day after going solo? Even a fool could see we’ve had something going on for a while." She said and tossed the bones aside, taking another sip of the soup.

"After disbanding would be best, but I really don’t want to wait much longer," he said, handing her another piece of rib, "Are you entering a film crew in August?"

She paused, "Yes, it’s a very important drama for me."

"Then let’s talk about it after you’ve been filming for a while, you can avoid most of the disturbances while you’re with the crew."

He glanced at her as he spoke, hesitantly asking, "If we make it public then, will it affect your acting? I’ve heard some directors don’t like it when leads get too much publicity during filming."

Yan Yifei’s temperament, he had heard a bit from his agent. Unlike other directors who favor popular actors, this director who aims for awards doesn’t like the cast being constantly on trending topics, as infamous incidents involving popular artists are frequent in recent years.

Yu Xia made a "hmm" sound, tapped on the plate of candied plum ribs, instructing him, "Feed me, it’s the last piece."

Xie Qingci did as she asked and after she finished eating, she said, "Don’t worry, I’m chosen for a reason, and I’m not going to be denied because I’m in a relationship. The director values talent, acting skills. As long as my acting is on point, everything’s good to talk about."

Xie Qingci looked at her steadily, said nothing, just smiled as he bowed his head to eat his buns.

Tough on the outside, soft on the inside.

Appearing indifferent yet actually making as many concessions as possible.

Would going public with their relationship really not affect her acting? Not necessarily. Paparazzi act instantaneously; once it’s public, they will definitely swarm to disturb her.

And film crews typically dislike leaked photos and candid shots, so the people within the crew might have some opinions if they’re affected.

Moreover, his agent had told him about incidents involving popular stars in relationships. Frenzied stalkers and fanatical solo fans might harass the romantic partner. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Following, threatening, blocking, phone harassment, online insults, anything could happen. Despite such incidents being rarer in recent years, no one can guarantee they won’t happen.

Of course, it could work the other way around too, where her fans might harass him, perhaps calling him a toad lusting after a swan or unworthy of her.

He let out a breath, looking across at the person sipping soup with her head down.

In the past, the cheap rental had only been occupied by him through the seasons, but in every house in the future, there would be a trace of both of them, and for this, he wanted to break free from those expectations and constraints, making every effort to reach her.

"Sis, after we go public, let’s live together? It doesn’t matter where, if you want, we can pick a villa to buy together."

Yu Xia, who was drinking soup, was taken aback, looking up at him.

"You can afford a villa after just a year in the industry?"

Xie Qingci did not anticipate her reaction, speechless for a moment, nodding, "By then, almost."

Yu Xia narrowed her eyes slightly, "Being a popular star earns that much? You sure you haven’t done anything illegal? Like tax evasion or something."

"...No."

He set down his chopsticks, leaning back, "Making honest money to support a decent girlfriend."

"Sweet talker," she quipped, but didn’t forget to give him a clear answer, "Alright, but I should inform my brother. He visits me sometimes. Actually, I have a property that’s a villa, my brother helped me buy it. Why don’t you just get one next door to mine."

Xie Qingci frowned, emphasizing again, "We’re supposed to live together. The house would be in your name..."

"No need, really no need. Gifting property is meaningless; for us, who are financially equivalent, holding onto our things separately is the right way. That way, we can be sure that I am with you and you are with me just for each other, and such a pure relationship brings simple joy."

She wasn’t someone who could be moved by a boy giving a lollipop or a man giving a house; it’s unnecessary.

Xie Qingci opened his mouth, but before he could speak, she covered it.

"Don’t say anything. The idea that ’without financial entanglement, the other person might leave at any time’ from TV dramas doesn’t apply to us. Even if there were financial ties, I would leave if I wanted to."

Xie Qingci bit her finger.

She coughed lightly, "I’m just stating the idea. I like you, and what gives me a sense of security is only your attitude towards me. I have money already, all I want is you."