After Rebirth, My Ex-Girlfriend Became Obsessive - Chapter 50

An Yu didn’t know what Xie An’an had said to Lin Duxi, but when Xie An’an returned, her face was full of smiles-anyone who didn’t know better would think Lin Duxi had said something nice to her.

Xie An’an feigned composure and sighed. “I told her you were sorry and wanted to beg for her forgiveness.”

An Yu didn’t catch the trap hidden in those words and pressed further.

“And then?”

Xie An’an glanced at her. “Then, Lin Duxi got even angrier.”

An Yu’s heart sank. She turned her head to look-Lin Duxi was talking to a staff member nearby. The morning sunlight bathed her in a soft glow, making even her gestures seem gentle. There was no trace of the coldness in her eyes when she had looked at An Yu earlier.

Seeing the sudden gloom around An Yu, Xie An’an sighed and patted her shoulder before walking away.

The scenery in the mountain valley was exceptionally beautiful in the morning. Qiao Qingzhou didn’t want to waste the opportunity, so she pulled out the prepared schedule and decided to start early.

“Everyone, each group will be interviewed and asked questions later. The questions are selected from the most popular ones submitted by netizens on Weibo-completely fair. No one will know what the others are asked or how they answer, so please respond as sincerely as possible.”

Everyone drew lots to determine the order. An Yu luckily got a spot in the middle. When she glanced at Lin Duxi, she noticed the name on her slip was right after hers.

[So coincidental! Is the director doing this on purpose?]

[I smell drama brewing.]

[Will there be shipper questions? I’m excited.]

An Yu stared at the slip in Lin Duxi’s hand, her gaze slowly drifting to her profile, studying her deeply.

Lin Duxi’s grip on the slip tightened slightly. The frantic beating of her heart nearly drowned out An Yu’s gaze.

Following the staff’s instructions, An Yu entered a makeshift cabin with only a single chair inside. Across from her sat a few crew members, one of whom was flipping through a stack of papers with an odd expression.

An Yu sat down. The number of viewers in the livestream skyrocketed.

“Teacher An Yu, these are some of the most-asked questions from netizens. Could you answer them honestly?”

An Yu nodded.

The staff member scanned the first question, and their pupils dilated for a second.

“What are your current feelings for Lin Duxi?”

[HAHAHAHA, which crazy shipper submitted this?! This is too much!]

[Why are all of An Yu’s questions about Lin Duxi while others get asked about themselves?]

[Because they’re basically the same person! I’m shipping it!]

An Yu: “Teacher Lin is one of the seniors I respect most in the entertainment industry. She’s also my idol, so of course I admire her.” Her answer was flawless, her smile polite.

[So… are they together or…?]

[Ugh, she’s being so vague! What’s their relationship?!]

[An Yu, your words-how dare you dodge it like that?!]

The staff nodded. “Since you have more questions than others, this will take longer. Now, regarding your personal life-what kind of romantic relationship do you hope for? Or, in other words, what’s your ideal partner like?”

An Yu paused, lowering her lashes. After a moment, she looked up and answered slowly, “I hope to grow old with someone, from beginning to end, without any complications. Sorry, it’s been a long time since I’ve been in a relationship, so my answer might sound a little abstract.” Realizing her tone, she bowed slightly in apology.

“It seems Teacher An is very devoted in relationships. In your past relationships, was there one that left the deepest impression on you?”

An Yu sighed, leaning back. “I’ve only had one relationship, so of course, there’s only one that stands out.”

“Could you tell us about it?”

An Yu: “That wasn’t one of the netizens’ questions, was it? I refuse to answer.”

The staff member was taken aback. “Ah, you’re right. The remaining questions are all about you and Teacher Lin.”

“Are you and Teacher Lin really neighbors, or was that for the show?”

An Yu recalled their first meeting on livestream-Lin Duxi’s bright eyes sparkling like stars, imprinting themselves on her heart. She nodded. “Yes, we’re neighbors. It’s not for the show. I also think it’s quite a coincidence.”

[They really are neighbors?! If they didn’t plan this, then fate must have brought them together.]

[So sweet! I’m already imagining all kinds of ‘girl next door’ fanfics.]

[Hmm, not much useful info here.]

[Why does it feel like An Yu keeps dodging the questions?]

The staff flipped to the next page, pausing at one question.

“Did the two of you argue yesterday? Have you made up?”

The moment the question was asked, not only the staff but even the livestream chat froze for a few seconds.

An Yu, who had been relaxed, stiffened. “No.”

The chat exploded.

“No argument.” Her voice was quiet.

No argument-because there hadn’t been one. Lin Duxi had been hurt by her answer without needing a fight. And now, she was cowardly sitting here, talking about Lin Duxi in front of the camera.

It hurt. Because of her hesitation, because she didn’t dare to voice her feelings. She hated herself for it. An Yu lowered her head slightly, her long lashes shielding her eyes from the sunlight, hiding the sorrow in them.

The viewers, however, interpreted it differently. Their earlier disappointment turned into excitement, flooding the screen with messages.

When the door opened, An Yu saw Lin Duxi waiting outside. She instinctively held her breath-her emotions hadn’t settled yet, and her eyes still carried traces of sadness.

Lin Duxi clenched her fists, trying not to be affected by the look in An Yu’s eyes. But An Yu was staring at her like a lost puppy, her gaze wet and pleading, making it impossible for Lin Duxi to ignore.

She could never reject An Yu. Seeing her like this, with those misty eyes, only made her heart swell with joy.

She had already gotten over last night’s anger. The only reason she had dragged it out was to see how An Yu would react. Now, seeing her look at her like this-like a helpless puppy-only deepened her satisfaction, confirming that she occupied an increasingly large space in An Yu’s heart.

“Lin Duxi.” An Yu’s voice was tentative, calling her name softly.

Lin Duxi was captivated by her slightly hoarse tone. “What is it?”

“Can we talk alone at noon?”

Lin Duxi frowned. “I have something to do at noon. No.”

An Yu: “Then when are you free? I’ll come find you.” She stared at Lin Duxi intently, insisting on an answer.

Her stubbornness satisfied something deep in Lin Duxi’s heart. She fought the urge to pull An Yu into her arms, but the depth of her feelings made it impossible to stay indifferent. She glared at her, her eyes filled with affection.

“You know I can’t refuse you, yet you still say things like this on purpose.”

An Yu: “I’m not. I really want to talk to you. I want to apologize-”

Lin Duxi covered her mouth with her hand, her gaze reproachful yet tender.

“I have to go for my interview.” She removed her hand, but the warmth from An Yu’s lips lingered on her palm, spreading through her veins and straight to her heart. Her eyes softened.

No matter how much she scolded herself for being like this, what could she do? The moment she saw An Yu, her gaze would inevitably follow her, her heart would race uncontrollably.

Lin Duxi clenched her fist, imprinting the sensation deep in her heart like a treasure.

“Teacher Lin, the netizens have submitted more questions for you than any other member, which shows how popular you are.”

“First question-are you currently single?”

Lin Duxi smiled. “Of course I’m single.”

“Is there someone you like right now?”

“Yes.” The answer left her lips instantly, without hesitation.

The staff member’s hand froze. The three crew members exchanged shocked glances.

The public had speculated endlessly about why Lin Duxi joined  Hello, Friend  . Most fans believed she was just there to relax, not to form any connections. Before this, there had been no signs of Lin Duxi liking anyone.

But now, she had openly admitted it in an interview. The shock wasn’t limited to the staff-her fans were stunned.

[She likes someone?! Who? Someone on the show or outside?]

[MY SHIP IS SAILING!]

[As a fan, this is hard to accept… But as long as it doesn’t affect her career, it’s fine.]

[It’s Pei Lu, right? The only person worthy of Lin Duxi is Pei Lu.]

[Lin Duxi only said she likes someone, not that they’re dating. Why is everyone overreacting?]

The staff barely managed to recover. This was huge! If Lin Duxi had fallen for someone on the show, it was guaranteed to trend!

“May I ask… when did you start liking this person?”

Lin Duxi lowered her lashes, her smile gentle. “I’ve liked her for many years. How many exactly?” She shook her head. “I don’t remember.”

She didn’t know how long she had loved An Yu. She only knew that for most of her life, her heart had beat for her.

Loving An Yu had become instinct-ingrained in her bones, inseparable from her very being.

The staff was momentarily stunned by her answer. The raw affection in her eyes was undeniable. It took them a while to regain their composure. Lin Duxi’s response would undoubtedly trend even sooner than expected. The director’s voice crackled in their earpieces, urging them to move on.

“What’s the one behavior you hate the most?”

Lin Duxi raised a brow. “Probably lying.”

“Could you explain why?”

“Because…” Lin Duxi lifted her gaze slowly, her lashes trembling. Her eyes held emotions no one could decipher-regret? Remorse?

“Because I broke a promise.”