After Rebirth, My Ex-Girlfriend Became Obsessive - Chapter 85
The discussion about Lin Duxi calling An Yu during yesterday’s livestream only grew hotter instead of fading. In the CP super topic, fans gathered to analyze every detail-some even compiled clips of every instance Lin Duxi called out to An Yu, listening to them one by one.
Lin Duxi was an actress, so her enunciation was undeniably clear. If every call pointed to the same term of endearment, there was only one explanation:
During the show, Lin Duxi had been calling An Yu “A’Yu” all along!
As soon as this conclusion was drawn, the CP fandom exploded once again.
What did this mean? It meant Lin Duxi and An Yu had known each other long before-perhaps during the filming of Night Frost , or even earlier!
When it came to CP sugar, the best kind was always the long-hidden, subtle sweetness. Fans eagerly tuned into the livestream the next morning, hoping for another delightful surprise from their favorite pairing-only to see An Yu standing beside director Qiao Qingzhou, the two deep in discussion.
[Finally, Episode 3 is starting! I’ve been waiting for days!]
[What are you two talking about? Where’s Lin Duxi?]
[Ever since I found out Lin Duxi has been calling her “A’Yu,” I can’t see anyone else. Give me all the sweetness!]
[Honestly, I used to be an An Yu solo stan, but Lin Duxi is just too captivating. An Yu, are you even trying?!]
Qiao Qingzhou skimmed through the list An Yu had handed her, her expression skeptical. “Just these?”
An Yu nodded calmly. “Just these.”
Qiao Qingzhou sucked in a breath, resting her chin on her hand.
“Well, it’s not impossible, but it’s a bit too common. Though given the chemistry between you two, it shouldn’t be a problem.”
An Yu smiled faintly, retrieving the list from Qiao Qingzhou’s hand and carefully folding it back into her pocket.
“Then I’ll head out first, Director Qiao. She’s waiting for me.”
Following the show’s usual setup, one half of the CP pair would go ahead while the other followed later, maximizing the element of surprise and romantic tension.
Lin Duxi had left in the program crew’s car half an hour earlier. An Yu’s discussion with the director had taken some time, and now, thanks to morning traffic, the car was stuck in a gridlock.
An Yu fidgeted anxiously, clutching a bouquet of roses so tightly her knuckles turned white.
[Ohhh, holding roses? Who are those for, huh?]
[I’m getting secondhand excitement! And roses too-I can’t wait to see Lin Duxi’s reaction.]
[Don’t worry, Lin Duxi just arrived at the amusement park. You still have time.]
The traffic jam gave An Yu time to think.
Last night, Lin Duxi had been acting strangely. She had been asleep when An Yu went downstairs, but by the time An Yu returned with the congee, she seemed like a completely different person-just like during the bathroom incident and the camping trip.
Recalling those past moments, An Yu realized that whenever Lin Duxi became unusually assertive toward her, her mental state seemed off.
There had to be a reason for these shifts, but An Yu couldn’t figure it out.
The last time she’d let something slip while drunk, she had no idea what Lin Duxi had learned from her. The system hadn’t explained either, as if deliberately avoiding the topic.
The more An Yu pondered, the more she sensed an unsolved mystery lurking beneath the surface.
“An Yu, are you nervous?” a crew member asked, trying to break the silence while they waited for the traffic to clear.
An Yu blinked. “No, not at all.”
The crew member chuckled awkwardly-An Yu had been unconsciously tapping the seat the entire time.
The interruption pulled An Yu out of her thoughts. Just then, the car started moving again, so she decided to drop the matter and focus on the scenery outside.
Time flew when anticipation filled the heart. As she gazed out the window, An Yu found herself reminiscing about the early days of her relationship with Lin Duxi. Back then, their interactions hadn’t changed much-just with added kisses and nights together.
Yet every time she saw Lin Duxi, her heart would race uncontrollably, each beat deepening her affection.
Strangely enough, she felt the same way now. Staring at the roses in her hand, An Yu couldn’t help but smile.
[An Yu, did you just smile at the roses? DID YOU?!]
The car finally arrived at the amusement park. Thanks to it being a weekday morning, the park wasn’t crowded. Following the crew’s directions, An Yu quickly found Lin Duxi.
At that moment, Lin Duxi was standing before a flower bed, bending slightly to inhale the fragrance of dew-kissed petals. Sunlight spilled over her, outlining her striking features, while the morning breeze played with loose strands of her hair-gently swaying, stirring ripples across the tranquil lake of An Yu’s heart.
Sensing the gaze, Lin Duxi turned. The calm depths of her eyes instantly brightened with warmth.
“A’Yu, you’re here.” She walked over, her gaze dropping to the flowers in An Yu’s hand.
An Yu stiffened, suddenly realizing this was their first real date-even if it was for a variety show.
“Th-These are for you,” she stammered.
Lin Duxi couldn’t help but laugh, accepting the bouquet and bringing it to her nose.
“These smell sweeter than the ones earlier.”
An Yu tilted her head. “They’re all flowers. How can one bouquet be sweeter than a whole bed?”
Lin Duxi shot her a glance, brushing past her with the roses in hand. “I won’t tell you.”
[Oh, you fool-it’s sweeter because it’s from you!]
[So sweet! It really is “A’Yu”! They feel like they’re in their own world-just the two of them standing together makes the screen overflow with pink bubbles.]
[An Yu, you blockhead!]
An Yu’s planned activities were standard date fare, all centered around making Lin Duxi happy.
Before they started, the system had sternly warned An Yu to be cautious and, if necessary, to slightly defy Lin Duxi’s requests.
An Yu had nodded solemnly.
The two spent the morning thoroughly enjoying the amusement park. With no crowds to contend with, they breezed through the rides in just half a day.
The other two teams couldn’t help but express envy when they heard the updates from the crew.
Helpful Citizen Ms. Xie: “Young couples are just too sweet.”
By the time exhaustion finally caught up with An Yu, they collapsed onto a park bench, only then realizing most of the day had slipped away.
An Yu groaned. “No wonder I’m so hungry.”
Lin Duxi turned to her, eyes brimming with amusement. “Let’s go eat, then.”
An Yu hesitated. “But we still have activities left.”
Lin Duxi pulled her closer, letting An Yu lean against her. With a soft smile, she murmured, “I don’t care for those. Let’s just ride the Ferris wheel tonight, okay?”
An Yu had no objections. A date was meant to be enjoyable for both, so they left the park and found a nearby restaurant for a quick meal.
In the afternoon, following the schedule, they arrived at a cinema. Since there weren’t any notable new releases, An Yu picked a film with a title that sounded like a thriller. After bidding the crew goodbye at the ticket counter, they entered the theater.
[It really is just a normal date. The other teams went ice-skating and pottery-making, but the amusement park is fun too! I’m totally going this weekend.]
[Now I get why the director looked so conflicted this morning. For a pairing without strong chemistry, this kind of date would fall flat. I’m doubling down on my belief that these two are the real deal.]
Neither had seen the movie before. The theater was nearly empty, so they immersed themselves in the story.
The cinematography was decent, and the suspenseful opening held promise. Lin Duxi, ever the actress, couldn’t help analyzing how she’d perform certain scenes, which only drew her deeper into the film.
Then, a weight settled against her shoulder. She glanced over to find An Yu fast asleep against her, the bucket of popcorn still tilted in her direction.
In the flickering gloom of the theater, An Yu’s serene face was the only light in her vision, sending gentle ripples through her heart. The film no longer mattered-her entire world had narrowed to the person beside her.
The tension that had gripped her since last night’s dream slowly melted away in this quiet darkness. Even though she knew the entity behind An Yu was still watching them, for now, An Yu was here. They were still together.
That was enough.
Lin Duxi leaned down, pressing a kiss to An Yu’s hair. Then, fingers interlacing with hers, she closed her eyes and let the moment linger.
In the evening, the two of them headed to the amusement park again after dinner.
In the car, Lin Duxi quietly admired the scenery outside the window, while An Yu sat in her seat, yawning.
It suddenly occurred to her that she had actually fallen asleep during the movie. She had promised to keep Lin Duxi company, but she had been so tired that she dozed off without realizing it.
An Yu couldn’t help but regret it, hoping that Lin Duxi had been too engrossed in the movie to notice her odd behavior.
System: “…”
System: “Host, your day with Lin Duxi is almost over. I still hope you won’t neglect your mission for trivial pursuits.”
An Yu frowned slightly. “Neglect my mission? Haven’t I been completing tasks all along?”
The system had been about to say that Lin Duxi had kissed her during the movie, but then it thought better of it-if An Yu knew, it might only deepen their bond. So it kept silent.
“Anyway, this is the last night. Starting tomorrow, you must focus on the mission.”
An Yu was curious. “Why the rush? There’s still plenty of time, isn’t there?”
The system was exasperated. “What do you know? According to the plot, this is the male lead’s last episode of the show. After recording this episode, he’ll start filming for a new project, and the female lead will lose contact with him. So this is the final opportunity-we have to act fast.”
“So, this episode is actually the last chance for the male and female leads to interact?”
System: “Exactly. Their relationship must reach a new level in this final episode. Your time is running out!”
“You know the consequences of failing the mission. Do you want to go through that again?” It began coaxing her once more.
An Yu’s eyes turned cold.
“This isn’t just your last hope-it’s also your only chance to truly exist in this world. Remember what I told you from the beginning.”
An Yu gritted her teeth, then slowly smiled. “Only by completing the mission can I truly live here.”
System: “Good, you understand. So this time, you must succeed. No failure is allowed.”
An Yu closed her eyes and slumped into her seat, letting out a faint sigh.
Her mind was so preoccupied that she didn’t notice Lin Duxi’s gaze, which had shifted from the window to her at some point, staring intently.
An inexplicable unease gripped Lin Duxi’s heart. Her fingers tightened slightly around the seat, and an intuition screamed at her:
That person had come for An Yu again.
Just now, An Yu had been staring blankly at one spot, as if her mind had wandered somewhere else entirely. It was a side of her Lin Duxi had never seen before, and it only strengthened her suspicions.
Right in front of her, blatantly, it had told An Yu something.
There was no one else around-how had it communicated with An Yu? A shocking hypothesis surfaced in her mind, one so absurd she wondered if she was going mad.
Yet at this moment, it was the only explanation that fit.
Who-or what-was it?
A chill ran down Lin Duxi’s spine, and she broke out in a cold sweat. A wave of dread washed over her.
She felt like she was grasping at the edges of the truth, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t piece the logic together. What was the connection between the scenes in her dreams and that person ? Why had she dreamed of them at all?
Somehow, she sensed that she must have missed something crucial, but there was no way to recover it. The despair and fear of that loss surged through her again, and she clenched the seat even tighter.
Then, a warm touch covered the back of her hand.
Lin Duxi jolted as if waking from a dream and opened her eyes to see An Yu’s concerned gaze. The hand on hers held on firmly, radiating warmth.
Only then did Lin Duxi realize her entire body had gone cold.
“Why are you so cold all of a sudden? Are you freezing?”
An Yu’s earlier frustration was gone, replaced by her usual clear-eyed expression as she looked at her, already starting to take off her own jacket.
Lin Duxi’s heart ached. An Yu was too good at pretending. If she hadn’t accidentally witnessed it this time, would An Yu have just endured it alone again?
She shook her head lightly, suppressing the emotions churning in her chest. “I want to ride the Ferris wheel.”
Seeing that Lin Duxi didn’t want to elaborate and that she didn’t seem sick, An Yu set aside her worries for now.
But the next moment, a strange feeling rose in her heart. The doubts she had suppressed last night resurfaced, along with all the speculations from these past days, clinging stubbornly to her mind.
Recalling Lin Duxi’s unusual behavior earlier, An Yu couldn’t help but wonder if Lin Duxi knew about the system’s existence. But the system had told her it was nothing serious.
What exactly was going on?
“We’re almost there. The amusement park is beautiful at night,” An Yu said, covering Lin Duxi’s hand with hers to warm it.
[They held hands! They held hands! They held hands!]
[Are you two even trying to hide it anymore?]
[Their moods seemed off earlier-did something happen? Did they argue in the cinema?]
[No way, look at them holding hands now. It was probably just emotions flaring up.]
The nighttime amusement park was dazzling with lights, and fireworks lit up the square in the distance, their radiant glow visible even from afar.
The park was just as crowded as during the day, but under the cover of darkness, the two walked hand in hand without restraint, heading straight for the Ferris wheel.
The Ferris wheel stood tall in the night, its silhouette briefly illuminated in brilliant hues whenever the fireworks flashed.
They followed the production team, quietly waiting in line while keeping their hands clasped, neither willing to let go.
[So sweet-my daily sugar intake is exceeded.]
[This really feels like watching a couple on a date. The way they look at each other is so intense-how do they keep getting more perfect together?]
[I love this so much!]
Both Lin Duxi and An Yu had something weighing on their minds, remaining silent as they waited. The crew, too, stayed quiet, using their filming skills to turn the wordless moment into something cinematic.
When it was finally their turn, the staff operating the ride froze for a second upon seeing them before quickly composing herself.
[Hahaha, even the staff is a shipper! Our fandom is everywhere!]
An Yu and Lin Duxi finally boarded the Ferris wheel. Following the director’s instructions, the crew left the live-streaming equipment inside but didn’t join them.
As the gears turned, their cabin slowly ascended, the scenery and people below shrinking into the distance. The world around them grew so quiet it felt like only the two of them existed.
Moonlight spilled over them, and in the distance, the fireworks continued. After each heavy burst, the sky bloomed with radiant colors. An Yu turned to look at Lin Duxi-only to meet her tender, shimmering gaze.
“Are the fireworks beautiful?” Lin Duxi asked, her eyes curved into crescents, the corners slightly red, her voice a little hoarse.
“Yes, beautiful,” An Yu murmured, utterly captivated by her.
Another firework exploded in the distance, its glow reflecting in Lin Duxi’s eyes-along with An Yu’s own image.
Lin Duxi smiled softly. “You didn’t even look.”
An Yu held her gaze, her own eyes brimming with unspoken affection. “I saw. They were beautiful.”
Lin Duxi’s smile faded slightly. She tightened her grip on An Yu’s hand, her heartbeat roaring louder than the fireworks.
In An Yu’s clear eyes, she saw her own reflection-along with a depth of emotion too overwhelming to voice. It crashed over her like an unstoppable tide.
Lin Duxi reached up, her fingers gently tracing An Yu’s cheek in silent reply.
“Let me hold you,” An Yu whispered. Without waiting for an answer, she pulled Lin Duxi forward, and Lin Duxi’s usually poised figure melted into her embrace.
Lin Duxi’s silky hair spilled over An Yu’s shoulder as An Yu released their clasped hands to wrap her arms around her instead, burying her face in Lin Duxi’s neck.
“I don’t want to leave you,” An Yu murmured against her ear, too softly for the microphones to catch.
Only Lin Duxi heard it.
Her pupils trembled, the words sending a shockwave through her entire being.
I don’t want to leave you. The word “don’t” implied something-or someone-was trying to force them apart. Lin Duxi understood.
Gritting her teeth, she leaned into An Yu’s shoulder, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.
An Yu’s unspoken love burned through the embrace, searing into Lin Duxi’s heart, her bones, her very soul. She would gladly let it consume her entirely.
“Okay. Pinky promise,” Lin Duxi said as she pulled back, extending her hand with a smile. Only An Yu could see the dampness in her eyes.
It was her way of saying: I know.
“Okay. Pinky promise,” An Yu echoed, linking their fingers.
“Is this a little childish?” An Yu asked with a quiet laugh, though she didn’t let go.
“Not childish.”
“Okay. Not childish.”
After the Ferris wheel, they got into a car, marking the end of the day’s filming.
But while the cameras stopped rolling, the discussions only grew louder. Before they even made it back to the villa, the hashtag was already trending on Weibo.
#LinDuxiAnYu FerrisWheelEmbrace
[Anyone who watched their Ferris wheel moment live-I’m sobbing.]
[Are they actually dating? The way they look at each other is so real, so intense.]
[Let’s be honest, if this weren’t live-streamed, they 100% would’ve kissed.]
[I feel like their connection runs deeper than we realize. Or maybe we just missed the hints-they’re practically force-feeding us sugar at this point.]
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I dont like this feeling of impending doom… or mmaybe Im just overthinking it. I HOPE IM JUST OVERTHINKING IT!