The Best Actor Insists On Living With Me!-Chapter 1738 - 1730: Experiences (3)

Without Bo Yan, she could still continue to live her reckless life. Except for a few more articles targeting her, and a bit more negative press, nothing really changed.

People are social animals; she never cared about the bad reviews before, even lazier to explain. But after missing two awards consecutively, she finally realized that public opinion does indeed have an influence.

However, the most she would do was not go against the media on purpose, but if she had to please them, to say what they wanted her to say, she could, but she just didn’t want to.

But since Bo Yan was willing to cover for her, she wouldn’t refuse his goodwill. After all, Bo Yan was doing it for her benefit. Her current image was indeed being turned around.

And thanks to Qin Baizhou’s help back in the day in creating her "true personality" image, sometimes when she was awkward, or spoke inappropriately, or offended someone unintentionally, as long as it wasn’t a matter of principle, people would attribute it to her "true personality".

Anyway, her past record was already "riddled with issues," adding one more or less wouldn’t make a big difference. Even if she announced breaking up with Bo Yan today or falling for some other man, it probably wouldn’t cause much of a stir.

And today, Hong Kong media did write about her asking personal questions with a sour face, but there was hot debate about Bo Yan flying abroad with her. They were followed so closely, it seemed like a honeymoon phase. Hong Kong media even published everything they said. Bo Yan did help Xia Siyu defuse the situation, but some of his fans couldn’t stand it and decided to leave.

After all, some fans held onto the thought: Xia Siyu has been through a lot, she must be really good at flirting. Our Bo brother never really dated before, so he was tricked by her.

Who knew the truth was the opposite—Bo Yan had been pursuing her all along, and Xia Siyu only reluctantly agreed later. How to put it, it shattered their worldview.

Of course, while Bo Yan’s fans were leaving, their couple fans were instantly celebrating.

This kind of couple fanbase stemming from a popular variety show is particularly solid; just a little sweetness and they can go on for ages. Although Bo Yan and Xia Siyu officially announced their relationship, they were still tight-lipped about personal matters. They rarely showed affection publicly, even when interviewed, they would minimize their responses.

Many on-screen couples, once officially announced, draw a line for the audience. Viewers feed off those ambiguous feelings, once they marry and step into the next stage of life, it no longer belongs to the fairy-tale realm.

However, it was this kind of elusive feeling that was even more tantalizing.

Plus, Bo Yan’s new film "Sunrise" was about to be released. At this critical moment, he was still with Xia Siyu roaming around. How to put it, true love, right?

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Xia Siyu’s schedule was tight; the next morning she flew to Malaysia. As soon as she exited the airport, there were already a bunch of fans waiting with light boards. Xia Siyu looked at the boards, and they indeed bore her name.

Xia Siyu turned back to glance at Wei Jingjing. Wei Jingjing knew what she wanted to ask and immediately shook her head: "It wasn’t arranged by me."

She hadn’t arranged it, just posted about Xia Siyu’s visit to Malaysia on her Instagram. But there was only a date, no specific flight information or travel time.

Xia Siyu’s fan club used to have an overseas branch, but over the years, it was worn down by her peculiar scandals till it almost dwindled away. Ever since Huixing left, managing her own company was exhausting enough; she could only have Wei Jingjing keep an eye on the domestic fan club, but Malaysia’s side didn’t get much attention.

The fans were indeed super excited, and Malaysia was also part of the Chinese-speaking region, a group of people was shouting her name excitedly.

How to put it, in this era, it’s not like the old days. Thirty years ago, when her mom was still in the entertainment circle, it was a time when stars were born. Countless superstars emerged worldwide, both in film and music. But in the last ten years, let alone the Chinese-speaking region, did any superstar arise worldwide? Someone who resonates universally?

No.

With the rise of the internet and interactive media along with various short video platforms, creating stars was no longer confined to niche circles. Many ordinary people could leap to fame through social media. The threshold for fame lowered, but it also meant that the once sparkling superstars became tears of the times.

But Xia Siyu could. Although her scandals were many, upon closer inspection they were all personal and quirky rather than violating laws or ethical norms. Her acting skills weren’t bad either. She could hold her own at the box office with commercial films and was working hard in artistic films.

Most importantly, she was very beautiful.

Upon leaving the airport, she squeezed into one of the large groups of people from the crew. She was just wearing a simple white long dress and a wide-brimmed hat for the sun, yet everyone could still easily spot her.

No exaggeration, even if the camera took a large group photo with her in the corner, whoever looked at the picture could quickly focus on her at first sight.

This is star power, really, no matter how anyone says it, it’s undeniable.

Just like people love to talk about "audience affinity," some folks naturally have friendly looks that instantly win favor at first glance. Others just have that antagonist face.

Facing the media, Xia Siyu dared to put on a sour face. But against overwhelming, kind-hearted fans, she indeed felt a bit emotional. Bo Yan was on the same flight as her, trying not to be recognized by fans, he wore a bodyguard-like black suit, even slicked his hair back, donned a mask, and stayed by her side.

While greeting the fans, Xia Siyu climbed into the car quickly under Bo Yan’s protection. Closing the car door, she asked, "When you previously encountered those fans, what did you think?"

Some people, after gaining fan support, become overconfident and start exploiting fans. On one hand, saying "I’ll always be here," yet thinking about how to take your money. But she and Bo Yan were different.

Bo Yan thought for a moment: "I have nothing to repay, I can only continue working hard."

Xia Siyu nodded thoughtfully.

Bo Yan added: "But I can’t live according to their demands. I can only thank them for accompanying me, and determindly walk the path I’ve chosen. Even if it disappoints some fans, I won’t care."

What he was talking about wasn’t just being with Xia Siyu but also other choices. Like selecting works, whether to chase popularity or pursue artistry, whether to continue acting or directing.

From childhood to adulthood, aside from being unable to reverse the deaths of his parents and being abandoned by his grandfather, everything else: his work, his lover, his future, he was going to design himself, and absolutely wouldn’t let anyone sway him.

Xia Siyu nodded again: "Of course."

She certainly wouldn’t let herself be led by fans in the future either.