This is so thrilling!
I can't take it!
One Master Xiao is enough to handle; I have to coax, spoil, and indulge him all the time!
Now, to add a Empress Xia, as if he isn't living his life to the fullest, or as if Old Master Tu has too much hair on his head?!
Meanwhile, a call came in from the Xiao family.
Lin Guanyan asked directly, "Is everything that Young Master said on the live broadcast true? What exactly is going on?"
As the Xiao family's butler, Lin Guanyan represented Old Master Xiao. Moreover, their old-fashioned views considered the entertainment industry to be a low-class pursuit that merely amused the masses. He had always spoken to Lian Jun with an overbearing tone.
Lian Jun was accustomed to this and immediately adopted a proper attitude, remaining unfazed by flattery or criticism, as if everything was under his control. "Uncle Lin, please inform Old Master Xiao that these are Young Master Xiao's personal actions."
Lian Jun believed that honesty was the best policy at a time like this. Lying wasn't something a good child would do!
"We entrusted our Young Master to you, and this is how you take responsibility?"
"Oh, Uncle Lin, you're mistaken! You know Young Master Xiao's temper, don't you? He doesn't even listen to Old Master, so how can he listen to me? Otherwise, why would Old Master entrust him to me? So, no matter how capable I am, I'm still no match for Old Master!"
He shifted the blame as quickly as possible!
At this point, who cared about superficial reputations? Being called incompetent was better than being implicated as an accomplice!
As expected, after a few words, Lin Guanyan hung up the phone.
Lian Jun could only silently pray for Xiao Yi here. The Xiao family was no ordinary family. For something like a public relationship announcement, it might be acceptable for other celebrities, but not for Xiao Yi!
His going ahead and doing it first without seeking approval was seen as defiance by the elders. Even if they couldn't touch him, they would find someone to take the fall.
Therefore, Lian Jun decided to strike first.
After hanging up the phone, the live broadcast was nearing its end.
The host was extremely satisfied and acted incredibly friendly towards Xiao Yi and Xia Weiliang, feeling as if they had already decided how much to give as a wedding gift during this time.
Finally, the host smiled sincerely and charmingly, "As per the show's tradition, guests have to say something to their future selves. This 'future' could be a few years from now, a few months, or even tomorrow. Have you two thought about it? Who will go first?"
Xia Weiliang glanced at Xiao Yi, who also happened to turn his head. They quietly met each other's gaze for a few seconds.
Xia Weiliang broke eye contact first and slowly said, "Xia Weiliang, you must remember that apart from life and death, everything else is a minor issue. Let them all get as far away as possible!"
These words sounded weathered, but considering her dramatic ups and downs, they were quite fitting.
Although her fans were sharp-tongued, they were always generous with their affection when it was needed.
【Yes! Exactly! From now on, let's focus on our careers! And let's make them flourish spectacularly!】
【Darling, from now on, you just focus on being beautiful alone! Leave the business of offending people to us. We may not bring world peace, but we can at least clear out the fan circles!】
【I'm a Liang fan. My life is also a mess, but ever since I became a fan of my Empress, I realized that in terms of bad luck, I'm not the first, nor am I the last! It was Empress who gave me the confidence to regain my fighting spirit!】
【No more talking, grab your weapons and get to it!】
Meanwhile, the host shifted their gaze to Xiao Yi. "What about Brother Yi?"
Xiao Yi glanced at Xia Weiliang and slowly said, "Xiao Yi, in the future, you must treat this woman well. No, you must treat her even better."
Xia Weiliang suddenly looked up, staring at him blankly. Through those seemingly familiar dark eyes, she seemed to see the Xiao Yi from the rebirth world...
The host exclaimed, "Oh my god! Brother Yi, you're too much! Is this something we're allowed to hear?!"
The bullet comments were flooded with "Highest Quality Male Role Model," and even his own fans, the Yimi, were almost ready to defect and rally behind her. Sudancheng.com
【I really want to see our God Yi in love!】
【Child, Mom loves you!】
【Ahhh, what's wrong with me? I actually feel that if it were Empress Xia, it wouldn't be too bad?! Listen to yourself, is that even humanly possible? Not too bad!!】
After the live broadcast ended, the public relations departments of both companies were fully mobilized, and Sina Weibo was on standby, with a countdown to system collapse already initiated.
Sure enough, before the two of them could even leave the TV station, Sina Weibo went down with a "crack" and was immediately sent back to the pre-liberation era.
All four exits of the TV station were surrounded by reporters. The TV station was considered considerate enough to arrange for a secret vehicle to transport them away.
"Brother Yuan... you should come with us too..."
Xia Weiliang was a little afraid of being alone with Xiao Yi and clung to Song Yuan, refusing to let go.
Song Yuan, however, was straightforward. He pried her fingers off one by one and coolly said, "You go first, I'll cover the rear."
Xia Weiliang: "..."
Cover the rear what?
Brother Yuan, you've learned to be bad, you know that?!
Xia Weiliang turned to look at Nuomi. The latter was still busy answering phone calls, juggling two phones and on the verge of going berserk.
"Is it important? Are all these important? In short, just push it all onto the opposition!"
"Hello? Are you still listening? Yes, just like I said earlier, it's not like we announced it officially, so what are you afraid of?"
Yan Zhi: "..."
Hey, I'm still here!
Xia Weiliang took a deep breath and withdrew her gaze.
Alright, she shouldn't delay their business.
So, she turned and walked towards the car.
The man in the car was looking at his phone, showing no signs of impatience.
Xia Weiliang nervously got in. Da Yang was driving, and Yan Zhi was in the passenger seat.
In the car, Xia Weiliang's phone kept ringing. Director Du called, and President Jiang also called, but she pretended to be dead and didn't answer any of them.
Forget explaining to them, she, the person involved, hadn't even figured out what was going on!
She tried to communicate with the man sitting beside her, "Um..."
Xiao Yi looked up and glanced at her. "Hm?"
Meeting his gaze, she guiltily turned her face away. "...It's nothing."
Xiao Yi didn't press further and continued to browse his phone.
The atmosphere in the car was so stifling that both Da Yang and Yan Zhi felt it was hard to breathe. They glanced at the rearview mirror, and after a while, Yan Zhi spoke, "Actually, the fans' reaction to this isn't as intense as we expected. Everyone is very rational."
Da Yang immediately chimed in, "That's right! After all, there are more people with brains. Who would really believe it? Who is our Brother Yi? He was born to act! It's said that on and off stage, it's all acting. Women only distract Brother Yi from drawing his sword and going after the sheep!"
Xiao Yi frowned and glanced ahead.
Xia Weiliang's mouth twitched a couple of times. "It's acting, you say..." She immediately let out a couple of laughs. "That's good, I was worried!"
Yan Zhi gave him a speechless look and lowered his voice, "...Just drive properly."
Da Yang: "Got it!"