In the morning, the routine was the same: the group cooked together, then went out to play games or earn money for funds.
Xu Zhixia, relying on her acting skills, interacted well with everyone and was even more friendly than usual.
Many people felt she had changed.
In reality, she was just pretending.
Except when she was genuinely smiling with Ji Mian, she was rather bored and constantly looked forward to when the show would end.
Fortunately, every night, she and Ji Mian could sneak out and kiss.
However, good things are always broken by someone.
“Ji Mian, let’s play ‘Fight the Landlord’ (Dou Dizhu) tonight. We’re just the three of us,” Fang Ruoya whined, linking arms with Ji Mian.
Ji Mian twitched her mouth and secretly glanced at Xu Zhixia, whose expression was completely off. Ji Mian laughed, “I might be busy tonight.”
“Doing what?” Fang Ruoya blinked.
“I need to go running to exercise.”
Fang Ruoya was surprised: “You go running late at night and come back so late? Good for you, Ji Mian. You’re full of energy.”
Ji Mian: “…”
Xu Zhixia cleared her throat: “Mian Mian is doing that because she isn’t healthy.”
Ji Mian gave a confirming “Mhm.”
Fang Ruoya probed: “How do you know Mian Mian isn’t healthy, Zhixia? I’ve been her friend for over ten years, and I don’t know about this.”
Xu Zhixia said nonchalantly, “We filmed together for so long; naturally, I know.”
Fang Ruoya continued to hold Ji Mian’s arm, refusing to let go: “No, no! I just want Ji Mian to play with us.”
“In that case, count me in. The three of you can play. If someone loses, I’ll take their place. How about that?” Xu Zhixia said lightly.
Although her expression was calm and composed, her heart was filled with intense frustration.
Fang Ruoya! You’re stealing my Mian Mian!!
The evening was exceptionally lively.
Fang Ruoya, Ji Mian, and Lan Chu played against each other.
Xu Zhixia didn’t know how to play, so she watched from the side first.
As she watched, she started to get the hang of it and said softly, “I want to play.”
Ji Mian heard her and naturally gave up her seat, purposely losing.
Then she taught Xu Zhixia hand-by-hand.
Fang Ruoya watched. Ji Mian guiding Xu Zhixia from behind created a very harmonious atmosphere.
Fang Ruoya pursed her lips and said, “Ji Mian, your relationship is really good.”
The comment was clearly loaded with suspicion. Ji Mian knew her intentions.
She laughed: “Oh? She doesn’t know how to play, so of course I’m teaching her.”
Fang Ruoya lost this round.
Fang Ruoya twitched her mouth. She was usually unbeatable at Dou Dizhu, yet she lost to a beginner. What kind of situation is this?
Lan Chu was surprised: “Zhixia is amazing! She just started playing and already won.”
Fang Ruoya shuffled the deck: “Zhixia wasn’t the landlord, right? How about you become the landlord this time, and we’ll be the peasants?”
Xu Zhixia smiled faintly: “Sure, I’d be happy to.”
Ji Mian glanced at Fang Ruoya, wondering what this person was planning.
The result: Xu Zhixia won.
Fang Ruoya chuckled: “Zhixia truly is a graduate of a prestigious university.”
Ji Mian also laughed: “I don’t recall Zhixia telling us which university she graduated from. Fang Ruoya, did you specifically look her up?”
Fang Ruoya: “…” That counterattack!
Lan Chu laughed: “I remember we can play with four people, right?”
Ji Mian nodded: “Two decks of cards will do.”
“Say no more!” Fang Ruoya took out another deck and said, “Mian Mian, come join us.”
“Sounds fun!” Ji Mian was interested and immediately agreed enthusiastically.
This time, Ji Mian and Fang Ruoya were partners, playing against Xu Zhixia and Lan Chu.
After half an hour of playing, Ji Mian unfortunately lost. She lost two games in a row.
Fang Ruoya complained that Ji Mian’s skills must be bad. Ji Mian had no choice but to partner with Lan Chu.
However, they lost again. Fang Ruoya said, surprised, “Ji Mian, are you even capable?”
Ji Mian also felt strange. Is my technique really that bad?
Xu Zhixia said coldly from the side: “Her intelligence isn’t great. And her ‘technique’ is even worse.”
Ji Mian was startled. What did she mean by ‘technique’?
Ji Mian’s heart immediately warmed up. She challenged, “If I partner with you, I’ll know whose problem it really is.”
Xu Zhixia scoffed. She never lost, so she wasn’t afraid of partnering with Ji Mian.
However, after two rounds, Xu Zhixia lost both games. Her temper immediately flared.
“Mian Mian! Is your intelligence really that bad?” Xu Zhixia was shocked and constantly scolded her: “If our child inherits your brain, what will we do?”
Silence fell over the area.
Ji Mian suddenly looked up, staring at the embarrassed Xu Zhixia.
Fang Ruoya’s mouth dropped open. She pointed at them: “Are you two actually together?”
Ji Mian quickly waved her hands, but Xu Zhixia looked around and, seeing only a few people nearby, hugged Ji Mian and announced solemnly, “Yes, Mian Mian and I are dating.”
Ji Mian: “…”
Lan Chu was still processing the gossip. Seeing the two hugging and flirting, she hesitated and asked, “Are you two joking?”
Ji Mian called out, “Xia Xia and I are dating.”
Fang Ruoya instantly widened her eyes: “Good for you! You were hiding it from me!!” Fang Ruoya pretended to charge forward to teach her good friend a lesson.
Xu Zhixia watched Ji Mian being teased mercilessly and laughed loudly.
A moment later, Ji Mian said weakly, “We’ve only told you two, so please don’t tell anyone else~”
Fang Ruoya sneered: “Isn’t it a bit late to warn us now?”
Ji Mian sighed: “Xia Xia and I don’t want to announce it yet.”
Fang Ruoya understood their concerns and said, “No wonder sometimes I thought you two were a little…”
Xu Zhixia snuggled affectionately against Ji Mian and smiled, “A little what?”
Fang Ruoya laughed: “A little intriguing.”
Due to the events of the previous night, Xu Zhixia and Ji Mian’s interaction became much better than before, and the director also wanted them to interact more for increased traffic.
But recently, because of their relationship, Fang Ruoya and Lan Chu’s looks and tone towards them carried a lot of innuendo.
It made Ji Mian unable to eat properly.
Finally, the two weeks of filming the reality show were over.
The seven members started saying sincere goodbyes.
Fang Ruoya said, “I really can’t bear to leave everyone. We’ve lived together for so long…”
Xu Zhixia twitched her mouth. What heartfelt words.
Ji Mian said, “Ruoya said most of what I wanted to say. Actually…” Mhm… Actually, I want to be with Xia Xia, and the next time we meet should be when we get married.
It was Xu Zhixia’s turn. She was the last to speak, and everyone stared at her.
Xu Zhixia deliberately looked at Ji Mian. Ji Mian: ?? Why are you looking at me?
“I had a lot of fun spending time with you all.” Mainly just with Mian Mian.
“I hope we can meet again.” Anyway, I’ll invite you all to the wedding.
Xu Zhixia continued, “I really enjoyed this trip.” What a load of rubbish.
“Spending time with you all was the happiest thing I’ve done since starting my career.” Being intimate with Ji Mian was the happiest thing.
“Although my temper isn’t great, I’m not as cold as you all say. This group show allowed me to become happier, and I can’t believe how quickly time flew.” If it went any slower, I’d have been over it.
“Thank you all for taking care of me.”
Everyone applauded.
Fang Ruoya applauded loudly: “That’s fantastic! That’s the most I’ve ever heard Xia Xia talk.”
Lan Ziqing said emotionally, “Xia Xia, I’ll miss you too.”
Xu Zhixia: “…” Why are they being so dramatic?
Ji Mian, however, felt increasingly strange. Why does it sound like Xia Xia is saying the opposite of what she means?
“Ji Mian!” Xu Zhixia suddenly asked, “What kind of person do you think I am?”
A sudden silence fell over the set.
The director was so excited he almost jumped up. You must film this carefully. The trending topic and traffic are coming, hahahaha.
Ji Mian was called out, and everyone looked at her.
Ji Mian paused. She thought for a very, very long time. Xu Zhixia grew impatient and said coldly, “Hurry up and answer.”
Ji Mian flinched and stammered, “You are a very good girl.”
Xu Zhixia: “…”
Everyone else: “…”
Ji Mian sighed. Why did the atmosphere get so awkward? I’m not finished talking.
Ji Mian continued: “Because she is good enough, I hope she can be happy every day.”
Fang Ruoya laughed: “Why does that sound a little like a confession?”
Ji Mian glared at her. Watch what you say!
Everyone chimed in, laughing cheerfully. Only Xu Zhixia pursed her lips, though no one knew she was secretly thrilled.
On the way back, she secretly messaged Ji Mian: “Well done. That line was perfect.”
Ji Mian was surprised and asked.
—How did you think it went? Were you angry?
—Do you think I’m the kind of person who gets angry?
—Good that you’re not angry.
—Mian Mian.
—Mhm?
—Mian Mian.
—Mhm?
—Mian Mian.
—Mhm?
Xu Zhixia sent many “Mian Mians.” Ji Mian wasn’t annoyed, replying to every single one, her heart filled with sweetness. She vowed to be good to Xia Xia forever.
After returning home, Ji Mian collapsed onto her bed, stretching out. She actually disliked filming reality shows the most. As a singer, it was better to focus on her profession. She just finished brushing her teeth.
Just then, Xu Zhixia called.
“Hello?”
“Mian Mian, the house is leaking. Come help me, please, please.”
Ji Mian looked at her pajamas: “I was just about to go to sleep.”
“But I’m so scared…” Xu Zhixia said tearfully, “It keeps leaking, and the plumber won’t answer my call. I’m so anxious, Mian Mian. What should I do?”
Ji Mian knew she was faking it—the pipe wasn’t leaking, and she wasn’t crying—but Ji Mian thought about it and decided she had to go be with her wife.
“Mian Mian, I knew you would come.” Xu Zhixia hugged Ji Mian. “My little assistant sometimes comes over, and she already knows about our relationship. You can totally sleep in my big villa.”
“She knows?” Ji Mian was surprised. “What about your manager?”
Xu Zhixia said, “Oh? Don’t worry about her. But I guess she knows too.”
Ji Mian thought that they were all insiders, so they wouldn’t say much, but… Xu Zhixia’s manager was very close to her father. She would inevitably let something slip.
“Then what about your father?”
“We’ll wait and see.” Xu Zhixia was much calmer now. Her father had a lot of influence in the entertainment industry. What if he got angry and blacklisted Mian Mian again? Although she had the means to support Mian Mian, Mian Mian was a strong-willed person and would never give up her career.
Ji Mian hugged her tightly, “No matter what, we must be together.”
“I know, I know,” Xu Zhixia happily hugged her. At that moment, all her worries vanished. She rested peacefully under Ji Mian, enjoying the moment.
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