Showbiz Scandal: The Official Announcement of My Ex and Myself

Chapter 503: Learn from Others, Stop Thinking About Love All Day

Arriving at the hotel lobby for checkout, Xie Qingci pulled Yu Xia along.When they went out, they were fully equipped with masks and hats, making it hard for anyone but fans to recognize them. As they reached the front desk, Xie Qingci spoke, and the staff girl’s eyes lit up as she stared at them.

Yu Xia, feeling a bit lazy, propped her chin and watched him push the room card to the staff girl single-handedly.

The joints were well-proportioned, fingers were beautiful, and the way his fingertips pushed the card forward had an indescribable charm. The friction sound between the card and the counter felt like it brushed against one’s heart.

The checkout was completed successfully, and the staff girl took out a packaged gift box from behind.

"Mr. Xie, this was delivered early this morning."

Xie Qingci replied with a hum and pushed the box in front of Yu Xia.

She curiously asked, "What is it?"

"A bracelet. I was going to pick it up today, but I didn’t have the time, so I asked the shop to deliver it."

She picked up the box and weighed it; it was a bit heavy.

With the item in hand, Xie Qingci continued to lead her out while softly telling her:

"It’s made of glass beads. There’s a glass factory over here with a history of over a hundred years, and many old handmade shops around it. It takes half a month to customize. I haven’t seen the finished product yet. Open it up and see if you like it."

She lowered her head to open the box. The paparazzi outside the hotel couldn’t capture what was in her hand, only noticing that both their moods seemed good.

Some reporters and fans openly greeted her, and she looked up and waved at them.

Protected and seated in the car, the bracelet in the box was finally revealed.

It was purple with a spindle-shaped gold and jade piece in the center. The gold and jade weren’t large, making it quite lightweight.

The other glass beads were small, and when placed in the palm, they appeared a lustrous dark purple. But when held up to the light, the bead edges showed a bright purple, looking very beautiful.

Worn on her wrist, the bracelet could loop three times, and when the beads collided, they made a crisp and pleasant sound.

Xie Qingci asked, "Do you like it?"

She shook her wrist, letting him hear the sound.

"I love it."

After saying that, she naturally gave a generous kiss.

She had many pieces of jewelry at home, but most were sponsored by brands and gifts from others, primarily gold, silver, and diamonds, and mostly worn with dresses on the red carpet.

This was the first time she received a glass bead bracelet, a very everyday gift.

Xie Qingci’s brows smoothed out after the kiss. Hugging her lightly, he played with her hair, feeling quite pleased.

Yesterday they were at daggers drawn, but today they were like a spring breeze, laughing and chatting. The paparazzi hoping for big news were disappointed and could only report—

#Yu Xia and Xie Qingci Chatting and Laughing Without a Trace of Estrangement#

Back in Hai City, both Yu Xia and her studio received good news from the "Breaking the Precepts" crew.

He Ci immediately perked up, his presence amplified from 1.8 meters to 8.1 meters.

"Honey! You’re amazing!"

Yu Xia was smiles all the way through, waving her hand, "Treat everyone at the studio to a meal, but keep it low-key, and save the bonus for the end of the year."

"Got it, got it. We need to prepare in advance, ready to join the crew anytime. There’s a dance scene, so start learning for a while, yes, yes, and there’s the script read-through..."

They were all excited, cheering for the imminent peak in their career development.

Mr. Yang roughly guessed the situation and turned to Xie Qingci, sighing three times in a row.

"She’s getting more successful. Don’t you feel anxious? By the end of the year, when she brings back another award, in the public’s eyes, you’ll truly be her ’unequal status little boyfriend.’"

Xie Qingci remained calm: "Take it slow. You think I can catch up with her in two years?"

"I mean, you should be more proactive with work too! Learn from her professional spirit, and stop thinking about love all the time."

Xie Qingci paused, then nodded: "Understood."

It felt like being urged by a teacher to learn from the top student, an odd feeling.

But this top student was indeed very diligent.

After signing the contract, Yu Xia began her pre-crew physical training.

The role she played required dancing, and although there would be a dance teacher after she joined the crew, she needed to make her body as flexible as possible beforehand to quickly get into shape.

So after dinner, she turned on the smart AI dance app on the TV in the living room and practiced limb movements.

To better see if her poses were accurate, she wore a skin-tight yoga outfit with a large full-length mirror raised in front of her.

Xie Qingci was sitting in the corner of the sofa reading. The dynamic music didn’t distract him, but the figure twisting in his peripheral vision made it hard for him to focus. He forgot half of what he read in under two minutes, and the words on the same page began to blur together.

Absent-mindedly flipping another page, he glanced up.

The dance looked simple; the same moves were repeated many times, mostly involving hip twists, hip shaking, arm lifts, and slides, arranged like a child’s June 1st Children’s Day performance.

The virtual character on TV was stout, with movements lacking any grace, but when Yu Xia performed the same moves, there was a unique allure.

It transformed from a children’s day show to a Valentine’s Day special presentation.

He completely lost interest in reading, leaning back on the sofa, staring at Yu Xia.

He had to admit, someone with a good figure and looks could perform any move with charm. She lightly jumped on the yoga mat without making a sound.

As she spread her arms and twisted her waist like a swan, she seemed to miss the technique. She kept repeating the move, with the criss-crossed straps on her back making her shoulder blades look like a butterfly ready to take flight.

Her curves were so smooth that he was mesmerized, walking over to place his hand on her lower back.

"Need a hand?"

Yu Xia watched him approach through the mirror, unsurprised, directing him without turning back: "Sure, take a look at this move, then look at me. If it’s not right, guide my waist into the correct arc...hands, stop wandering!"

Xie Qingci attached himself like a shadow.

"Not my fault, babe. Your moves make me lose focus."

"Zhu Bajie blamed the ginseng fruit for being too tempting. Are you here to help or not? If not, step away."

"Helping," he said, freeing a hand to place it on her abdomen, "Dance, I’ll watch the video for you."

Yu Xia rolled her eyes and tried again.

"Still doesn’t feel right. Is it because my body’s too stiff, or is my shape off?"

Xie Qingci: "Not your shape."

"...That’s all you noticed? Then it must be my body’s stiffness. Move aside, I need to stretch."

He was nudged back onto the sofa, watching Yu Xia strike a challenging stretch.

Her body arched like a crescent moon, and the tight yoga outfit outlined her perfect curves.

"Click," Xie Qingci took a photo.

Yu Xia suspiciously asked: "What are you doing?"

"To have something to reminisce about during work."

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PS:

It’s referenced! Have you seen the video of Mao Xiaotong dancing along with the TV? So spicy! It’s that kind of spicy dance!