Showbiz Scandal: The Official Announcement of My Ex and Myself-Chapter 212: Our Xiaxia Has Never Lacked for Love
Nothing changed in the film crew even with Xie Qingci missing.
As they got closer to the last day of filming, every couple of days they would bid farewell to someone who finished their scenes and left.
Yu Xia diligently completed her final scenes, striving to ensure every scene met the director’s satisfaction.
Meanwhile, the variety show "Infinite Escape" officially announced the filming start date in mid-March. Director Yan Yifei’s period drama was scheduled to begin shooting between April and May.
Besides these two major events, He Ci was still looking for better opportunities for her.
The specific filming schedule after wrapping this drama was out, with shooting finishing at the end of February, appearing on a variety show in mid-March, and during the short half month in between filled with magazine shoots, endorsements taking up half, and brand interview events, overall leaving her with hardly any free days.
However, both Yu Xia and He Ci were quite pleased with this state. In this industry, being busy signifies popularity; if one day you find yourself with nothing to do, it either means you’re losing relevance or about to retire.
On February 27, Yu Xia finished her last scene and wrapped filming.
The director presented her with a bouquet marking the end of shooting. The set was lively, and everyone arranged an end-of-shoot party, happily heading outside the film city to relax.
Xie Qingci had a busy schedule and couldn’t attend; he took the time to call Yu Xia.
She didn’t answer.
He then sent her a congratulatory message for wrapping up filming, predictably receiving no response.
However, Luo informed him that she was currently happily having meals and chatting with the crew, and there were singing activities upcoming; it probably wouldn’t end before midnight.
Even busier than his work hours.
Xie Qingci still remembered her saying, "Let’s talk after filming ends," so upon knowing she wrapped up today, he sped up his work progress, hoping to return earlier to wait for her.
It didn’t matter if she didn’t answer the call or reply to messages; she would definitely come home today.
He hadn’t spoken properly with her in a long time, and thinking about resolving the past misunderstanding soon, his inner anxiety and excitement surged uncontrollably, like a fire starting from the heart, preventing him from having a moment of peace.
Mr. Yang noticed this, and associating it with today’s complete wrap-up of the "Burning Spring" crew, frowned and pulled him aside to ask:
"You’re still going to find Yu Xia?"
Since he took someone away from Yu Xia’s home last time, he knew the real reason Xie Qingci chose to live in that neighborhood intentionally.
Originally intending to relocate him, but Xie Qingci didn’t agree. Now, him being so restless probably means he’s going to chase after her again.
With both living in the same neighborhood, it’s too convenient for him; anything Mr. Yang does can’t prevent him at the first moment.
Xie Qingci didn’t deny it.
Mr. Yang sighed: "This won’t work; she doesn’t have that intention at all. Don’t know what you did last time that upset her; when asked, you didn’t speak. From what it looks like, she still keeps her distance from you. It’s useless pursuing her at this moment."
The company doesn’t disagree with him dating, but thinks fans would surely oppose right now, so they wanted to delay it.
Mr. Yang wasn’t overly worried about him succeeding in dating, as Yu Xia clearly doesn’t favor him.
What he feared was angering Yu Xia enough to reveal Xie Qingci harassed her directly, which is far more severe than a romance.
Yet, Xie Qingci insists on rushing over, alas.
His demeanor resembled an old man smoking dry tobacco, burdened with a worthless son, weary and dejected.
In the palm of Xie Qingci’s hand, he was still toying with a goose-yellow hairpin, indifferent to Mr. Yang’s persuasion.
"It doesn’t matter if it’s useless; there will come a day when it matters."
Mr. Yang: "You’re determined it has to be her, right? What if she suddenly turns to date someone else?"
He smiled faintly: "Impossible."
Just three simple words, yet with a smile, projecting an unsettling aura of "in any case, I’ll step in to snatch her; she’s bound to be mine."
Mr. Yang stroked his increasingly sparse hair, sighing once more.
In the encroaching dusk, Xie Qingci held back his last bit of patience, coordinated with partners to complete tasks, and let his assistant send him home early. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎
Then he went alone to the building next door.
Yu Xia hadn’t returned yet; inside and outside the door were quiet. He leaned alone against the door, lowering his head and pinching his brow.
He felt a bit tired, yet his mind was still endlessly simulating what sort of dialogue would occur upon meeting Yu Xia.
She probably wouldn’t have a pleasant expression, given how overboard he was that day, expecting her to care for him afterward.
How should he speak to prevent her from being upset? Should his first words be an explanation or feign some pity?
What if she doesn’t intend to forgive him but plans to end the relationship?
She hastily returned from home that day; her brother surely has a lower opinion of him now; over this month, would her family have advised her to break up?
And what exactly is happening with that Xi Heng? He urgently wanted assurance and promises, yet knew this couldn’t be mentioned today.
If she’s determined to not want him anymore, how should he win her back? If she repeatedly refuses, should he persist? What if she cries?
His mind was in chaos when the "ding" of the arriving elevator suddenly sounded, echoing through the corridor.
He immediately stood straight, instinctively taking a couple of steps forward.
But after two steps, he paused.
Because it was not Yu Xia who arrived.
Yue Ling was carrying some items, somewhat surprised to see him standing at the door.
"Xiaxia hasn’t come back yet?"
Xie Qingci felt a bit uneasy, nodding and stating yes, his gaze sweeping over the items in her hand.
Yue Ling gestured with raised items: "We returned from outside, heard she finished today, and since we passed by, we brought some things up. Did she mention when she would arrive?"
Xie Qingci pursed his lips and shook his head.
"She didn’t say."
Yue Ling: "Does she know you’re here waiting for her?"
"She doesn’t know."
Yue Ling asked again: "Then you’re still waiting here? Aren’t you afraid she won’t come back tonight? Her brother originally planned to pick her up."
Xie Qingci lowered his gaze and said: "She will come back."
Yue Ling smiled, placing the items at the door.
"Then keep waiting here; when she returns, tell her these were brought back by her brother from Xi Heng. She quite liked the gift box last time, so Xi Heng brought some more over."
Xie Qingci raised his eyes meeting her gaze, his lips pressed into a line.
Yue Ling had a gentlewoman’s face, with a soft and peaceful demeanor, always wearing a shallow smile; she looked like someone living a very happy life.
So he couldn’t tell if this sister-in-law intentionally mentioned Xi Heng, or if she was unaware of the argument between him and Yu Xia, thus unconsciously bringing it up.
Yue Ling met his gaze directly, her voice gentle yet poised, making it clear she brought up Xi Heng deliberately.
"Our Xiaxia has been beloved since childhood. Her brother loves her dearly, grew up with Xi Heng, who also completely supported and cared for her. When she dated Yu Zhi, it was always the other party adoringly sacrificing.
"She’s always lived in a world surrounded by love, so she’s not afraid of lacking anyone’s affection. If you love her, she loves you; if you don’t love her, she might only feel sad for a while, then you’d be forgotten in her world without even your name remaining.
"Perhaps no one loves her forever, but there’ll always be people loving her, she won’t miss having you."
