Showbiz Scandal: The Official Announcement of My Ex and Myself-Chapter 130: Basketball Game

The items belonging to the female guests were all laid out, right in the scoring area.

Xie Qingci immediately spotted the red fluorescent bracelet and glanced helplessly toward the audience area.

Well, he was actually mentally prepared. She just loved teasing him in these situations, and the nickname Hong Hong was unknown to others, making it a kind of special privilege for him.

This was the only way he could comfort himself.

The basketball bounced repeatedly between the floor and his palm, and as Song Xi walked over, he noticed the faint smile on Xie Qingci’s lips and looked away, but said:

"It seems you have a lot of confidence. Are you sure you can take first place?"

Not taking first in the basketball game might mean failing to select Yu Xia.

Xie Qingci looked at him, caught the basketball in his hand, and then made it spin. With a flick of his index finger, the basketball spun on his fingertip.

"Not sure." After all, there’s someone lagging behind.

Song Xi understood his meaning, not feeling awkward: "I’m not that good at basketball, so our team is counting on you."

Xie Qingci didn’t respond to that, instead asking, "Which item do you all want to choose?"

Song Xi stared at him with a half-smile: "Would you really choose something else?"

"You know who I want to choose, so why team up with me?"

It was assumed and completely unopposed.

"Didn’t we agree to cooperate?" Song Xi adjusted his glasses, noticing the camera turning their way, and his smile curved slightly, "There’s only this one chance to cooperate."

Xie Qingci didn’t say whether he believed it or not.

When it came time for everyone to discuss who would go out to choose the items on behalf of the team, Song Xi proactively pushed Xie Qingci forward.

"Xie Qingci obviously plays basketball well, so let him go to get it."

The remaining teammates all agreed.

Xie Qingci exchanged a glance with him from a few people away, his expression indifferent, but his gaze sarcastic: "Alright."

Song Xi returned with a scholarly smile.

Yu Xia had no idea about the undercurrents below. She was just watching the show comfortably, leaning back in her seat, legs crossed, while chatting with Shu Ran.

Their recent interactions had made her realize they shared a common topic — admiring handsome guys.

Shu Ran, a seasoned veteran in the entertainment circle, could talk endlessly about the truly handsome ones in the industry nowadays.

There were male artists she had never heard of, but Shu Ran could describe how youthful their faces were, how long their legs were, or whether they had six-packs.

This is truly... male artists have it hard; you never know when someone’s eyeing them in secret.

As they talked, they naturally turned to the young guys on the court. As Changhui Entertainment’s artist, Shu Ran was the first to praise Xie Qingci.

"Good-looking, even without makeup he’s a few shades more handsome than current idols. Long legs, lean but not weak. I’ve also watched last time’s Dormitory Diary — he’s got a lot of muscles, very clean, high emotional intelligence... Anyway, trust our Changhui’s aesthetic taste."

Yu Xia felt as if her own child was being praised and readily agreed with a few words before modestly mentioning others.

"He’s really handsome, with a lot of visual fans. But Ning Yunchao, Song Xi, and Chi Qiao are also great; they’re young and good-looking even without makeup."

"Song Xi is indeed good, with that refined-rogue feel, which is rare nowadays. If he manages this persona well, he’ll surely become popular."

At the mention of this, Shu Ran paused, looked at her with a mysterious smile, "I’ve heard your ex-boyfriend Yu Zhi was once on this path?"

Yu Xia: "..."

"No," she explained, "he only played such a role in a drama; he’s not that type off-screen. They’re different; Song Xi’s persona is unique."

She spoke openly, without evasion.

And she was telling the truth; Yu Zhi only had that refined-rogue type in the drama they collaborated on; usually, he exuded a composed vibe.

Shu Ran nodded, "Your news with him has been quite lively lately, too."

She widened her eyes immediately to clarify, "Just friends; I only received news of him coming to fill in."

Seeing her genuinely reluctant expression, Shu Ran smiled and finally moved on from the topic.

Yu Xia sighed in relief and focused on watching the younger guys.

The basketball game was also live-broadcasted. As the referee blew the whistle, the ball was thrown in the air, and someone jumped up to make the first move, sparking fierce competition.

It was Wei Yaoyao who jumped, showcasing impressive bouncing ability, like a fish suddenly leaping out of a pond, his curly hair grabbing attention.

Her gaze couldn’t help but linger on Wei Yaoyao for a few more seconds.

As she watched, her eyes were inevitably drawn to Xie Qingci.

He was truly dazzling, not shouting excitedly like the others, but he was the one who made the first two three-pointers.

As he ran, the wind filled his basketball jersey, subtly outlining his slim and toned waist. He brushed his short hair back, slightly bending over as he panted, keeping his eyes on defending, and seized the chance to bypass the opposing players.

Three-step layup!

The basketball court exploded with cheers, and his teammates shouted loudly, "Xie Qingci, way to go!"

It felt like being on a college campus watching a friendly match for the campus heartthrob, and Yu Xia felt so excited that she wanted to wave a cheering stick.

The fans in the live stream shared the same excitement.

[Oh my, my brother Qingci looks so handsome!]

[A flower on the basketball court, absolutely stunning! Cheer for our brother!]

[Why didn’t we have such seniors and juniors at our university, good-looking and great at basketball? If we did, I’d be at the basketball court every day hoping for a chance encounter]

[I didn’t expect Wei Yaoyao to be so strong; his blocking is quite fierce]

[Some of these guys really can’t play basketball; goodness, their legs are slimmer than most girls’]

[Xie Qingci, wow, wow, abs, wow!!!]

[Why are you lifting your shirt to wipe sweat, brother, put it down!]

[I get it now, what they mean by looking slim in clothes but toned when they’re off — so tall and slender in suits, muscles everywhere in basketball jerseys!]

[Wahhh, really dazzling, out of so many people, he’s the only one I can see]

[...]

The audience was buzzing over Xie Qingci lifting his shirt to wipe sweat, and Yu Xia could see it all clearly as she leaned forward.

The opposing team scored, and sweat trickled down Xie Qingci’s forehead, following the temple. Without thinking, he wiped it away by pulling up the hem of his basketball jersey, briefly revealing his waist and the increasingly defined abs from recent training.

It’s a pity it was only a momentary scene, too fleeting for the camera, as he quickly dropped his shirt and refocused on the game.

Yu Xia sighed quietly, coincidentally matching with the sigh of regret from Shu Ran beside her.

The two exchanged a glance for two seconds, then sheepishly turned their heads away, both rubbing their noses.

After several exhilarating matches, the most hardworking Xie Qingci understandably secured the first choice.

Walking up, he didn’t immediately pick up the red fluorescent bracelet. Instead, he looked around thoughtfully, then picked up the bracelet and waved it at his teammates behind him.

Someone asked, "Who do you think this item represents?"

Xie Qingci kept a straight face, shaking his head, "No idea, let’s see where fate leads us."

That evening, amidst everyone’s nervous yet excited anticipation, Yu Xia pushed open the rehearsal room door.

"Hello everyone, I am your supporting female guest. Looking forward to our cooperation!"