Showbiz Scandal: The Official Announcement of My Ex and Myself-Chapter 439: Variety Show of Love

In March, rumors broke online about Yu Xia and Xie Qingci participating in a dating variety show, causing a stir among fans.

A few days later, the "Walking with You" production team officially announced the guest lineup taking advantage of the buzz.

[Official Weibo of "Walking with You" Production Team: The spring breeze gently caresses the willows in March; it’s the perfect season for love. If you can’t find love yourself, you can watch others fall in love. We have invited twelve guests... blah blah... @Yu Xia @Xie Qingci... anticipating a sweet journey this bright spring and summer.]

The comments section expanded rapidly.

[Oh my gosh! Dreams come true!]

[A bit daring, considering their status. Going on a dating show to gain some CP fans? What if it backfires in the future?] 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

[My ’playing hard to get’ CP!!! Show me love! It’s making me all fuzzy!]

[Ahhhhh Queen Xia! I want to see how the female playboy dates a puppy-like younger guy!]

[Scared the boy to death, thought you wanted to see how the female playboy juggles her options.]

[So excited, watching others’ love life is indeed entertaining. Let me learn from Yu Xia how to manage men.]

[I’m different; I just want to peek at someone else’s quality boyfriend. If I don’t have one, at least let me fangirl over someone else’s.]

[Am I about to witness the touching story of the domineering Queen Xia and the pretty puppy Qingci?! Hurry, I can’t wait!]

[Rumor has it, Xie Qingci proposed to join the dating show. Is he still trying to gain more fame through Yu Xia?]

[It’s Yu Xia trying to leverage Xie Qingci’s popularity, ladies.]

[Who cares? Overthinking is like wanting brain tumors to grow. Isn’t watching people fall in love fun?]

[If Xie Qingci suggested it, does Yu Xia agreeing easily mean she deeply loves the younger guy?! Right?!]

[...]

The online buzz lasted several days, with discussions growing constantly. Yu Xia, who had just disappeared from the trending charts two weeks ago, was once again at the top, firmly occupying one of the top three slots in the entertainment category.

Meanwhile, after preparations were complete, Yu Xia and Xie Qingci were already in the car heading to the filming location.

As days transitioned from the end of March to early April, spring had learned to switch effortlessly to summer.

The sky was bright and clear, restraining the intensity of the sun’s rays, painting every corner cheerfully. With deepening shadows, warmth sprouted while a golden glow spread over the distant rolling hills and rice paddies.

The vast world brimmed with vitality, prompting an uncontrollable urge to stretch lazily.

As the car traveled along winding highways and mountain tunnels, it eventually reached country roads, instantly opening the view.

Without skyscrapers blocking the sight, the surrounding area consisted of low buildings, scattered like colorful strokes on a realistic landscape painting.

Apart from that, there was the green vitality of the fields and rice paddies where ducks swam. After a sharp turn, the car passed a long stretch of oilseed rape fields; the tall mustard plants were so lush that they leaned slightly over the road, brushing against the car’s side mirrors. The golden flowers atop fell inside the rear window.

Just like that, one fell onto Yu Xia.

She raised an eyebrow, picked up the flower, and glanced at Xie Qingci.

Xie Qingci leaned against the other side, smiling as he looked back at her.

"The flower language of rape flowers is encouragement, hope, positivity. This trip will bring us good luck."

Yu Xia twirled the flower between her fingers: "Taking you at your word?"

The staff in the front smirked and said, "We’re on a dating show; this means you two will definitely be a popular couple."

This remark pleased Xie Qingci, and he nodded earnestly.

The staff added, "After this stretch of rape fields, we’ll reach the place."

The drone camera moved ahead, flying over the rape fields, towards the romantic base, capturing the picturesque scenery like a painting, broadcasting it to the audience.

"Walking with You" began with breathtaking aerial shots.

At the filming base filled with cameras, two groups of already arrived guests had just put down their luggage, exchanging polite yet awkward greetings before wandering around the spacious courtyard of the bungalow.

One group was a third-tier couple about to break up, while the other consisted of newly acquainted strangers, having nothing to say to one another.

However, keeping silent indefinitely was not an option, so they began discussing the most talked-about subject of the show—Yu Xia and Xie Qingci’s impending arrival.

Talking about this gossip provided everyone with a common topic.

As they chatted, the sound of car wheels crunching on the ground was heard, prompting the forced conversationalists to stand up to welcome the new guests.

Yu Xia was the first to get out of the car while Xie Qingci opened the trunk to retrieve the luggage.

Seeing some people approaching, she stepped forward to greet them politely.

Then, she shook hands with the slightly older female guest to introduce each other.

"Hi, I’m Yu Xia."

"I know you, I’m Zhou Yu."

Compared to the somewhat melancholic Zhou Yu, Yu Xia appeared natural and smooth in movements, radiating an aura more akin to a businesswoman offering encouragement to her subordinates.

Xie Qingci pushed two suitcases, with another bag on top, standing straight behind her without speaking or looking around. It wasn’t until Yu Xia introduced him that he nodded slightly, extending his hand to shake.

"Hello, I’m Xie Qingci."

"Hello, hello, I’m Liu Yicheng."

After shaking hands with him, Liu Yicheng instinctively wanted to reach for another handshake with Yu Xia. But just as he extended his hand, his girlfriend slapped it away.

With a crisp "slap," his hand was knocked aside, leaving everyone stunned as they stared at them, making Liu Yicheng’s expression sour instantly.

It was clear he wanted to get mad, but with the cameras around, he restrained himself and smiled apologetically at Yu Xia.

Momentarily surprised, Yu Xia glanced between the two, as if nothing had happened, then nonchalantly introduced the two newcomers to Xie Qingci, took one suitcase, and pushed it inside, asking a question to diffuse the awkward atmosphere.

"Did you guys find out any useful information? Are we all staying here?"

Though the bungalow was large, it clearly had only two or three rooms. If everyone stayed inside, surely it meant large gender-separated dormitories.

Liu Yicheng, being the oldest here, considered himself the big brother and suppressed his annoyance, exchanged a few words.

"We just arrived too, the production hasn’t disclosed much info, but there are a few other houses with show flags. Probably will be assigned through tasks? Not clear yet."

Beside him, Zhou Yu pursed her lips without commenting. She seemed like a subtle beauty, her slightly furrowed brows exuded melancholy, and her pursed lips hinted tension.

The other two newcomers—one named Wang Xuchun, was a standard handsome lad, though without any distinct features, completely overshadowed by Xie Qingci’s looks.

The other girl, named Zheng Jinjin (jin), a petite high school-looking figure in a uniform skirt, lively and adorable despite her silence, darting her eyes playfully, as if harboring secrets.

Yu Xia discreetly scanned them all, pushing her suitcase under the eaves. Just then, more people arrived outside.