Chapter 23
Fu Xiaoxuan had not been having a good time these past two days. The online comments had crushed her. Although her agent had issued a clarification statement, many people still suspected she had been involved with Zhao Dayu.
She posted on Weibo, stating that she had officially auditioned and had not received any sexual innuendos, but it had little effect.
Flipping through her contacts, her gaze swept over Xia Linxia and then stopped abruptly.
Right, the last time at the private club, Xia Linxia had met her and told her not to go for the audition.
Why?
Xia Linxia must have known about Zhao Dayu's actions in advance, which was why she told her not to go. But why did she speak so vaguely without explaining the reason? Couldn't she have just told her the consequences?!
Moreover, although this scandal initially targeted Xia Linxia, Xia Linxia had easily resolved it and even gained fans due to her spirit of resistance. Several marketing accounts were praising Xia Linxia, while she herself had become a slut.
The situation had developed unexpectedly. So, who had leaked it? She certainly wouldn't have created such foolish negative publicity herself. Could it be Xia Linxia's reverse psychology?
Yes, that was very likely. Xia Linxia knew she had gone to see Zhao Dayu, so she adopted a self-deprecating method to whitewash herself, establish her persona, and then smear her. This led to the current situation.
Her rationality had collapsed, and she wished she could fight Xia Linxia immediately.
Just then, a phone call rang. It was Xiao Yuran, whom she hadn't seen in a long time. She felt like she had grasped a life-saving straw and immediately answered, "Hello? Yuran?"
"It's me," Xiao Yuran said softly, her voice filled with concern. "How are you doing now? Don't cry, everything will pass."
Fu Xiaoxuan couldn't control her emotions and choked out, "Yuran, what should I do?"
"Pull yourself together. Public opinion on the internet is endless; people will forget soon," Xiao Yuran comforted her. "Adjust your state, and then I can take you on the show."
"What show?" Fu Xiaoxuan was stunned.
"It's a talent show I'm currently recording. The finals are coming up soon, and the production team asked me to invite a friend to be a reference judge. You have experience and are skilled. Would you like to come?"
"Yes, I'm willing!" Fu Xiaoxuan quickly wiped away her tears. "Thank you, you're the best."
"Don't thank me yet. I have something else to tell you. The production team has also invited Xia Linxia as the final guest performer... Are you still willing to come?"
Fu Xiaoxuan gritted her teeth. "Yes, of course, I have to come. I was just thinking of finding her."
"Okay, see you on Friday then."
The first episode of the romance reality show concluded. Xia Linxia packed her things, stood in front of the camera to say goodbye to the audience, and then got into the same car as Ji Fengxue.
Upon arriving home, Xia Linxia got out of the car, carrying Xia Wudi. She looked back at Ji Fengxue and said, "Xia Wudi, bite her."
Ji Fengxue smiled. "Wudi, come here. I'll take you to find a partner."
Xia Wudi started to run, but it couldn't run fast, so it could only bid farewell through the water tank.
"See you next week," Ji Fengxue waved.
"Mmm, I'm busy this week. I have an announcement on Friday," Xia Linxia said, then frowned. "Why are you so free? It seems like you don't have any announcements?"
"Who says so?" Ji Fengxue smiled mysteriously. "My announcements are all secret."
"Tsk, you're past your prime, everyone knows that. What's there to be embarrassed about?" Xia Linxia turned around, dragging her suitcase. "Bye-bye."
After returning home and not resting for long, Xia Linxia rushed to find her choreography teacher. Time was tight and the task was heavy; she had to practice well. It had been almost half a year since her last performance, and she had been acting during that time. Therefore, this stage comeback had to be explosive!
She wanted everyone to know that Xia Linxia was born for the stage and that she was worthy of her fans' pride!
She practiced until past three in the morning on the first day. Unable to help herself, she took a photo in the dance studio, covered in sweat, and posted it on her Moments. Not long after posting, she received a lot of likes and comments.
Among the many profile pictures, she spotted Ji Fengxue's white avatar and saw that she had liked her post.
She immediately sent a private message: "Big sister? Is that really you? It's three-thirty in the morning, are you cultivating immortality?"
【Xiaxia's Big Treasure】: Amitabha.jpg
"Pfft." Xia Linxia looked at the emoji and felt a sense of contrast. She laughed for a while, looking at the nickname, and felt a bit strange.
She wanted to change it, but she was afraid that reporters might suddenly check someday. If she didn't change it...
【Xiaxia】: What is your nickname for me now?
Ji Fengxue sent a screenshot. Her nickname was still Xiaxia.
Fine, she'd change it in a year. Xia Linxia thought this and then received a new message from her.
【Xiaxia's Big Treasure】: Aren't you going back to sleep?
【Xiaxia】: Forget it, I'll just make do here for one night. There's a folding bed in the lounge.
【Xiaxia's Big Treasure】: Aren't you Princess Pea anymore?
【Xiaxia】: I am a tough pea that cannot be steamed, boiled, hammered, or exploded! I am a solid copper pea!
Ji Fengxue burst out laughing. She closed the balcony door and went back to bed. She had slept quite well the previous two nights.
As soon as she lay down, her phone vibrated twice more.
【Xiaxia】: Remember to watch TV on Friday and see your "girlfriend's" amazing performance. Don't be embarrassed if you don't even know your partner's announcement!
【Xiaxia's Big Treasure】: Little dinosaur salutes.jpg
【Xiaxia】: Your white moonlight will also be there that day. Do you need me to help deliver any messages?
【Xiaxia's Big Treasure】: Will you really deliver messages?
【Xiaxia】: Heh heh, no. What are you thinking, you dog woman? Don't even think about giving me a cuckold! For this year, take good care of yourself!
The next day, Xia Linxia woke up early and hurriedly washed up, intending to continue practicing. Not long after, a delivery person brought breakfast. The order number was unfamiliar.
She was a little surprised. She seemed to have seen this number on Ji Fengxue's contact information... She opened the bag, took out the food items, arranged them, took a photo, and posted it on Weibo.
Xia Linxia V: Thanks to my baby @Ji Fengxue for the feeding! Muah! [Image]
The comment section quickly filled with fans complaining that they were fed dog food early in the morning!
When Ji Fengxue saw this Weibo post, she smiled and responded with a comment with her own emoji. Then, she accidentally stumbled upon the guest preview released by the talent show. Xia Linxia's retouched photo was in the center.
She didn't know what she was thinking, but the emotions in her eyes gradually disappeared, finally turning into a helpless sigh. She opened her phone and looked at her schedule – Friday, mysterious guest support.
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