Showbiz Scandal: The Official Announcement of My Ex and Myself-Chapter 190: Please?

He was fully aware of her reluctance, but he wasn’t willing to compromise further on this matter, so he could only use some tricks to make her understand his good intentions, making it hard for her to easily refuse him.

In reality, he hadn’t bought a tent at all, and the rain boots were just added to the shopping cart, but he hadn’t placed an order yet.

She was hesitating, wanting to back out, and he needed to quash that idea.

"Sister, the Icebreaking Festival is quite lively. We can find a less crowded mountain, set up camp, and stay in the tent. It will be quite cold then, so you should dress warmly..."

"Alright, I’ll listen to you. Can you stop saying things on purpose to make me feel sorry for you and soften my heart?"

Yu Xia felt a bit helpless. She was guilty but wouldn’t just follow his lead because of it. Overusing the pitiful act would make people immune, wouldn’t it?

"I admit I want to back out, but it’s not for any messy reason; it’s just that I might not be able to fit it into my schedule. I have a few filming tasks, and the timing isn’t certain, so I wanted to ask you—"

Ask what? Ask if they could skip it or ask if they could change the time?

She lightly bit her tongue and chose the latter: "Ask you, could we change the time?"

Fortunately, what came wasn’t a refusal. After two seconds of silence, Xie Qingci warmly said:

"If you don’t have time, we can certainly postpone it. When are you free?"

"It’s really hard to say. After you wrap up shooting, I still have to continue for a while, and after it’s all wrapped up, there’s the filming. If nothing unexpected happens, then it’s the Variety Show after filming."

She went through the schedule, then asked him, "Do we have to confirm it in advance? If I have time during filming, can I let you know?"

Xie Qingci didn’t rush to speak. She licked her lips and softly added: "Is that okay?"

When someone used to being a queen acts coy, few can resist.

Xie Qingci could only reply with one word: "Okay."

"Say the previous thing again, and I might agree to one request of yours."

Isn’t that easy? Yu Xia satisfied his little quirk: "You can’t act pitiful for three days, is that okay~?"

Xie Qingci: "..."

Miscalculation.

Yu Xia hung up the phone, and her face, which was full of anxiety just moments ago, now bore a smile, almost breaking into laughter.

This mood swings as quickly as during her period.

Mei knocked and entered, seeing her unable to hold back her smile.

"Sis, did you get some news early?" That’s why you’re so happy.

Yu Xia stopped smiling, puzzled she asked, "What news?"

"Oh, He said Director Yan Yifei prepared a script and wants to invite you for an audition for the female lead. Weren’t you always fond of that director?"

Her eyes grew wide: "Really? An invitation from Director Yan himself?"

Mei nodded: "That’s what He said. You should ask him the details. Just now, he called you but couldn’t get through, so he asked me to relay the message."

The phone couldn’t connect because she was on a call with Xie Qingci the whole time.

Feeling a bit guilty, she dialed back He Ci’s number. As soon as it connected, she quickly got to the point, not daring to waste time, giving him a chance to question the unreachable phone earlier.

"He, did Director Yan really invite me?"

He Ci was just about to ask who she’d been talking to for so long, but her excited tone interrupted him, so he swallowed the words and replied, also excited:

"Really. I only got notified by his assistant during dinner, saying Director Yan prepared a script for a period drama and is currently selecting actors. Director Yan reviewed many actresses’ works and personally shortlisted a few people for auditioning. The final selection will be from this group."

Director Yan Yifei is currently one of the middle-generation directors with the strongest guidance ability, the most acclaimed works, and who is most likely to win awards.

Every work under his guidance has been a critically acclaimed drama and has already produced two Best Actresses, three Best Actors, and several Best Supporting Actors.

If she could get this connection, along with the two upcoming dramas, she could remain active in the audience’s view all year.

With the fame, leveraging the Variety Show’s heat afterward, her chances of reaching the top tier could greatly increase.

Yu Xia was somewhat excited and asked about the details: "He’s been preparing that script for two years, right? Who else has been selected besides me? When is the audition?"

He Ci told her not to rush: "I just got the notice, how would I know the other candidates? The audition is after the Spring Festival, and the script will arrive later. Just focus on filming for now and be ready anytime."

"Alright, alright, alright. He, having you is truly my blessing."

[Sends a laughing emoji]

He Ci snorted arrogantly.

"Good to know. Hurry up and become a hit so I can move to a bigger villa."

"Thanks for the good wishes~"

The joy from this news kept Yu Xia happy until the next day.

On set, her smile reached her eyes when greeting other actors, lively and full of energy.

"Yu Xia, you look so happy today. What’s the good news?"

"They say it might snow tonight. The director mentioned filming a dance scene this evening. Are you prepared?"

"Young people are so energetic, hopping around first thing in the morning. Just now, Xie came over sweating after running five or six laps around the set."

Speak of Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrives. Just talking about Xie, and here he comes.

Xie Qingci walked over with greetings, his gaze pausing on her momentarily before shyly calling, "Yu Xia."

Seeing his handsome face, Yu Xia suddenly remembered that He Ci mentioned Director Yan’s audition was after the Spring Festival, likely post-shoot wrapping.

If that’s the case, it might take up their agreed-upon time.

The sudden guilt made her look away involuntarily from his burning gaze.

It didn’t seem appropriate to address him as "Xie Qingci" or "Qingci," so she just smiled and nodded, then continued talking to other actors about the upcoming dance scene.

Xie Qingci’s smile faltered, and a middle-aged actress who always admired him comforted him: "Don’t be upset. You like her, but she doesn’t have to reciprocate. There’s nothing wrong with her reaction. If you really like her, go for it. You’re not the only one in this circle who falls for someone during a project."

Xie Qingci flicked his eyes upward, watching her figure walk away, before making a troubled face and softly saying, "Luo, I don’t think this is a good time for a relationship. It might affect her."

Luo, wishing he were her son-in-law, seeing his love-struck yet hesitant demeanor, sincerely wanted to impart all her life’s wisdom to him.

"No one demands you not date. Fans dislike being deceived and idols who only focus on romance. If you have the strength, who can do anything about it? Fan economy isn’t the be-all and end-all."

"But, of course, first ask yourself if you’re willing to risk losing some fans to pursue her."