Chapter 34 She might become famous.

With such a tantalizing headline, it's no surprise that public opinion exploded.

To make matters worse, Xin Qi wasn't even in China; he had flown abroad in advance to prepare for the upcoming awards ceremony.

No one expected that something like this would happen at this critical juncture.

Yu Yue had a vague feeling that someone was targeting him behind this post.

Yu An and Yu Le also saw it, and both felt somewhat guilty and anxious.

Yu Yue comforted the two of them, saying, "Even without you, they would have posted this. They would have known who Xin Kaixin's owner was..."

Those screenshots and photos didn't just appear out of nowhere. Clearly, someone meticulously collected them and released them all at this crucial moment.

Although it won't affect the awards ceremony, it can still annoy them. Originally, Xin Qi's fame and popularity would have increased greatly after winning the award abroad, but now there are some uncertainties.

It's not unusual for male actors to be in a relationship, but Xin Qi is special because he's so handsome that he has a huge number of fans who admire his looks, and naturally, even more female fans.

It now appears that the other side's actions were specifically aimed at blocking this group of fans.

Xin Qi has strong acting talent, but not enough to have a large following based solely on her acting skills. So this move, though seemingly innocuous, was remarkably effective.

Sure enough, just two days after the trending topic "Xin Kaixin's owner is actually Xin Qi" disappeared, two more trending topics followed.

#Xin Qi's suspected relationship exposed

#Who exactly is Yu Meili's owner?

Within minutes, the comment section and bullet comments for Yu Yue's latest video on her video account were instantly flooded by countless netizens.

There were casual observers and Xinqi's fans. Some were rational, while others were irrational, and the two groups even started arguing.

Yu Yue had a headache and could only turn off her phone to stop looking at it, because she was about to attend the awards ceremony hosted by Lizhi.com and had no time to spare.

The awards ceremony was held in S City, so Yu Yue didn't need to travel all the way by plane. This is also why many celebrities and internet influencers like S City, because it is a fashion and cultural center, and most domestic events are held in this city.

Yu Yue, along with her two dogs and her younger siblings who have been behaving unusually well-behaved recently because of this incident, arrived at the five-star hotel a night early.

The video camera also records the journey and every little detail, something almost every invited blogger does.

In the camera lens that Yu An was in charge of, the two dogs obediently lay down at Yu Le's feet. He was in charge of taking care of Meili and Kaixin all day, while Yu An was in charge of the live broadcast.

As for Yu Yue, she was also taking photos and videos to record the event, and she will make a special award acceptance video later.

As for the online uproar, Xinqi's agent just made an overseas call to her, telling her to ignore it for now, not to respond to anything, and to pretend that nothing happened.

He'll handle it when he gets back after the film festival ends.

Hearing the relaxed tone on the other end of the line, Yu Yue felt relieved. Li Youliang seemed to be in a good mood. Apparently, the awards ceremony there had already ended, and they were currently having a post-ceremony banquet and press interviews. Presumably, the news would reach China soon.

Xin Qi once again won the prestigious Global Best Newcomer Award, and his starring role in "The Young General" also earned him the Best Visual Effects Award, making it a worthwhile achievement. Aside from the perhaps less-than-happy Best Actor and Best Actress winners, everyone is happy.

That kid was just lucky; he had a great physique and a handsome face, and managed to squeeze past them to win the only international individual award.

They also knew that the Best Newcomer Award was the easiest to win, while competing for Best Actor and Best Actress awards internationally was incredibly difficult. They figured it was better to explore future collaboration opportunities here, since the dinner was attended by internationally renowned directors, actors, and socialites—a rare opportunity.

However, while the main cast and crew were extremely excited, the male lead, who was the only one to win an award, mysteriously disappeared.

No one cared about him, no one was willing to care about him. Director Chen wanted to persuade him, but he held back.

There's nothing we can do. Although that kid is extremely talented, he's not tactful enough, and he's bound to make a mistake in this line of work.

He has received information that the forces behind Zhou Yinghou are planning to teach the other party a lesson, and it is possible that no one will be willing to cooperate with him anymore.

Perhaps this is his most glorious moment yet. Director Chen shook his head, holding a glass of red wine and smiling as he approached a certain internationally renowned European and American director.

...

Yu Yue was unaware of what was happening here; she had been busy all day. After getting her makeup and styling done, changing into her dress, listening to her assistant explain the process, and rehearsing, she waited backstage for the awards ceremony to officially begin.

In the backstage lounge, many well-known bloggers were sizing each other up.

Someone came over to chat, wanting to touch the happiness and beauty at her feet. After the first person stepped forward, others followed suit and took photos with her.

However, everyone was very restrained, hesitant to speak, and constantly glancing curiously at her face.

Yu Yue knew the reason; it was nothing more than the speculations everyone had been making about Xin Kaixin's owner these past two days.

But she didn't intend to engage with this, so she smiled throughout, pretending not to know what everyone was trying to pry into. The backstage dressing room was also a harmonious scene, even though many people were recording with their videos on. Regardless of what they were thinking, they had to appear enthusiastic and friendly on the surface to leave a good impression on the audience and build their persona.

Yu Yue's smile was a little stiff; she was gradually beginning to understand the boredom someone had mentioned.

Just as she was getting a little bored, and Kaixin and Meili were also becoming restless, the awards ceremony officially began. She handed the two dogs to Yu An and Yu Le, and then went to the hall to find a seat.

The stage lights were ready, and the awards ceremony officially began.

The process had been rehearsed long ago, and Yu Yue focused intently on the stage. Besides the Top 100 Bloggers award, she was also nominated for the Most Popular Blogger in the Pets category and the Best Newcomer award.

It's really interesting that this year, she and Xin Qi both became the best newcomers in their respective fields.

Perhaps, this is fate's arrangement.

Ultimately, she won two awards: Top 100 Blogger and Best New Blogger of the Year.

On the awards stage, receiving awards alongside many accomplished veteran bloggers, Yu Yue felt a moment of disorientation when the spotlight shone on her.

During her acceptance speech, Kaixin and Meili were brought from the backstage dressing room to the stage, where Anjing squatted down beside her.

The two dogs were also dressed up today, wearing smart little suits and white shirts with red bow ties, looking like two handsome bodyguards accompanying her.

Perhaps knowing that today was an important day, the two big devils were not as mischievous as usual. They were both quiet and well-behaved, their big, bright eyes constantly looking around, without the slightest bit of shyness.

Everyone was charmed by them and applauded them repeatedly.

This made Kaixin and Meili even more excited. They grinned happily on the stage, their two tails swaying back and forth in the same direction, with the same amplitude and rhythm, like windshield wipers.

"Thank you, Meili and Kaixin, thank you everyone. I will continue to work hard to make good videos. Thank you to Lizhi.com for giving me this opportunity. Next, please welcome Kaixin and Meili..." As she spoke, she squatted down and handed the microphone between the two dogs, which drew laughter from the audience.

Beauty and Kaixin appropriately barked twice, ending their brief acceptance speeches amidst another round of laughter.

With very official words, Yu Yue bowed her head and retreated behind the stage.

Soon, the Top 100 Awards ceremony ended, and everyone went on stage for a group photo.

Amidst laughter and cheerful conversation, the party and dinner were just beginning.

But Yu Yue didn't want to participate, because the moment she stepped off the stage, a large number of reporters gathered around her in the reporter channel outside the lounge, all of them there to interview her.

"Excuse me……"

"Woof woof woof!!"

"Have you seen the news online? Is Xin Kaixin's father Xin Qi?"

"Woof woof woof woof!!"

"Are you not responding because you feel guilty?"

Countless microphones were thrust in front of her. Facing such a scene for the first time, Yu Yue was momentarily at a loss. Fortunately, she had Kaixin and Meili by her side. The two dogs ignored the frenzied humans, kept their heads down, and pulled their owner forward, squeezing their way through the passage.

Yu Yue was covered in sweat, and her high heels were aching. She followed the dog to the lobby on the first floor, intending to take the elevator back to her hotel floor, where Yu An and Yu Le were waiting for her.

Originally, everything was fine; she had planned to take her younger siblings to the banquet later that evening so they could broaden their horizons. But after this incident, how could she dare let them come out? She decided to rest at the hotel for one night and then go home the next day.

But the reporters weren't going to let this explosive news slip by; they followed her with cameras and microphones.

It was absolutely terrifying. Yu Yue had never experienced anything like this before. She was just an ordinary person, so why was she suddenly surrounded and chased by a group of reporters who kept asking her who Xin Kaixin's father was?

She found it somewhat absurd; anyone who didn't know better would think Xin Kaixin was her illegitimate child.

Xin Kaixin, the dog, was also confused. People kept calling its name the whole way, and it never stopped. It even made its teeth itch.

But it was smart; it knew not to bite, and it also comforted the beautiful woman beside it, leading its owner back to a safe place.

Xin Kaixin is a very clever and cunning dog, unlike Yu Meili who is silly and has inexhaustible energy. But Meili has a good point: she listens to Kaixin very well and is practically her shadow. Wherever Kaixin says to go, she goes. She is happy all day long, and her brain is becoming less and less willing to work.

So, although Meili was a little anxious because of the camera flash, as long as she was happy, she treated it as an adventure game of hide-and-seek and happily recovered.

Seeing that the two dogs were in good condition, Yu Yue felt a little relieved. She didn't know why, but with Kaixin and Meili around, she felt more confident and secure.

However, the elevator was not on the first floor at the moment, but was going up. If she waited for the elevator, the reporters would definitely seize the opportunity and surround her again.

Seriously, don't the security guards care?

Or were the journalists' actions tacitly approved during the event?

Yu Yue didn't know that she had pressed the elevator button, hoping it would come down quickly.

It felt like I was back last year when she was still working at that stupid company, going to a hotel to apologize to someone, anxiously waiting for the elevator, and then being grabbed by that person.

I never expected that even after so much time has passed, this elevator would still play tricks on me, stopping and starting, never reaching the first floor.

The person from back then is now her boyfriend. Yu Yue felt anxious and exclaimed at the same time.

She was missing him, especially at this time.

As the pursuers carrying long guns and short cannons were closing in behind her, Yu Yue felt a sense of despair.

The next moment, it felt like her wrist was being grabbed.

"Walk."

Before her, there was the joy and beauty of her excitedly wagging her tail.

Yu Yue was stunned for a moment, and then she was led away by a person and two dogs.

Yes, she was led out of the hotel through a side door.

It was already night, and the neon lights and car headlights on the road were dazzling to her.

Yu Yue subconsciously raised her hand to shield her eyes. Against the light, she saw a tall and slender figure in front of her—it was Xin Qi.

He was also wearing a custom-made suit, as if he had just come off the red carpet.

The world seemed to freeze at that moment. She felt like she was in a movie, a runaway bride being dragged away from her cage by her beloved, heading towards freedom.

"What are you doing here?" Yu Yue asked, shocked and somewhat surprised, her voice trembling slightly.

Weren't you supposed to be attending an awards ceremony and banquet abroad? How come you're back so soon?

"Get in the car first." It was someone's low voice that answered her. He glanced at the reporters chasing after him and opened the door of a black minivan parked by the roadside.

Kaixin and Meili leaped up, truly befitting their energetic athletic prowess.

Yu Yue naturally saw the pursuers behind her, and she quickly lifted her skirt and jumped into the car at top speed. Fortunately, she was quick-witted; she had deliberately chosen a skirt that just went past her knees instead of a floor-length gown, making it easier for her to escape.

Xin Qi opened the passenger door and strode in.

The driver was a talent agent. After everyone got on, he stepped on the gas and sped off, looking like a bodyguard in a black suit from a movie.

Outside the car window, the reckless reporters spotted the figure that had suddenly appeared, their eyes practically glowing green. Even after the car doors were closed and the engine had started moving, they didn't let this last moment slip by, clinging to the window, their cameras pressed against the glass, flashing incessantly.

Yu Yue raised her hand to cover her face, and only after the car had driven far away did she lower it with lingering fear. Her heart was pounding, as if it were about to jump out of her throat.

She was breathing heavily, experiencing her first-ever chase with reporters. Was this the kind of thrilling experience a big star was going to have...?

"That was terrifying, it felt like being besieged by zombies." Yu Yue patted her chest, then her eyes lit up with surprise, "Why are you here?"

“That’s just how they are.” Xin Qi snorted lightly, thankfully he had returned early.

"That brat grabbed me and ran off as soon as the awards ceremony ended," Li Youliang, in the driver's seat, answered for him.

What he didn't say was that he had taken a nitroglycerin pill on the way here, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to withstand the long flight of more than ten hours before driving over to rescue the person.

The car was prepared in advance, just in case, and it actually came in handy.

He just got off the plane and ran all the way to the parking lot; it was almost killing him.

Sure enough, my body can't keep up with the younger generation.

He glanced at his own artist sitting in the passenger seat and envied how healthy young people are.

Just thinking about the mess he'll have to deal with next gives him a headache, and he feels like taking a heart medication.

As the car drove along the highway at night, Yu Yue felt that it wasn't the way home, so she asked curiously, "Where are we going now?"

This time, Xin Qi answered him, "Go back to my family's house in S City."

Yu Yue was a little confused, so he explained, "Jingxiu Jiayuan is no longer safe. Going there now would be like walking into a trap."

"Oh no, really?" She was still a little stunned.

"What else did you think?" Xin Qi turned around and tapped her nose. "I just took you away without any pretense, right in front of a group of reporters. Do you think there might be people staking out over there right now?"

Her address is no longer a secret online, since she films videos in the neighborhood every day, and someone is bound to recognize her; otherwise, a dog theft like the last time wouldn't have happened.

In addition to what just happened...

Yu Yue finally realized that she might... well, she was about to become famous.

...

Around 9 p.m., the car stopped in front of a villa in the suburbs.

A security guard came over and took a look. When he saw the distinctive handsome face in the passenger seat, he immediately smiled, nodded, bowed, and then opened the security door.

The vehicle slowly drove in, passed through a large garden, and finally stopped in front of a large villa.

The car door was pulled open, and Kaixin and Meili jumped out of the car instantly, running around excitedly and looking around.

Yu Yue lifted her skirt and got out of the car, somewhat astonished. In S City, where land is incredibly valuable, what does it mean to own such a large villa?

This was the first time she had ever truly felt something for a certain rich second-generation young master.

Yu Yue was a little nervous, her fingers gripping the hem of her skirt tightly.

"Let's go. This house has been empty. My parents don't live here." Xin Qi's words interrupted her thoughts. Hearing that his parents weren't there, Yu Yue immediately felt relieved.

Tonight's events were intense enough; she couldn't take any more.

As the other party said, only some servants were busy in this huge villa, and no one lived there normally.

No wonder they're rich.

Even the steps leading to the entrance had more than a dozen steps, and Yu Yue felt a slight pain in her feet again.

"What's wrong?" Xin Qi, holding her hand, glanced down and immediately understood. Without a word, he picked her up and carried her into the house, ignoring Li Youliang's envious gaze.

"Put me down, I can walk." Yu Yue buried her face in his neck, smelling his fragrance. Her head was spinning, her blood rushed to her head, and her ears turned bright red in the blink of an eye.

Xin Qi looked at her feet, which were already a little red from wearing high heels, and said in a light tone, "Why are you being so stubborn?"

Knowing that he was concerned, Yu Yue was still a little annoyed and bit his shoulder in a sullen manner.

"Are you a dog?" Xin Qi hissed. "You've been corrupted by those two silly dogs."

"You're the stupid dog." Yu Yue let go, licking her teeth. The guy's flesh was hard as a rock, but her teeth hurt a little.

"Heh." Seeing her like this, he couldn't help but laugh. Finally, he stopped in a room, pushed open the door, and went inside.

Yu Yue looked at him, then turned to look around, and heard him say, "You can stay here tonight."

"This is?"

“The room I lived in when I was a child,” Xin Qi said, putting her down on the bed.

Because the housekeeper had been notified in advance, everything had been prepared for her, including a doghouse.

Worried that the dog might not adapt well to the new environment, she put the dog bed in her room for easier care.

"Wash up and change your clothes, I'll call you for dinner in a bit."

As Yu Yue nodded blankly, Xin Qi had already left and thoughtfully closed the door for her.

Seeing that the person had left, Yu Yue finally came to her senses, lay down on the bed, and swung her legs around.

She felt like she was dreaming; what had happened that day?

Trending topics, leaked posts, award ceremonies, chase scenes, large villas, the room Xin Qi once lived in.

The whole day was incredibly colorful; every single thing was a first for her, something she, as an ordinary person, could never have imagined.

My body is a little tired, but my mind is still in a state of high excitement.

However, she seemed to have a vague feeling that she had forgotten something, but she couldn't remember it for the time being.

Forget it, if I can't remember, I won't think about it anymore. There are still many things waiting for her.

Yu Yue got out of bed in one go, looked around the room, and said that although it was the place he used to live in, it hardly felt like a place anymore. Apart from some models and decorations, there was almost no trace of the person who once lived there.

She picked up the new clothes that had been prepared on the bed. It was a very homey cartoon sundress, cute in pink and blue, with bows on the straps.

Yu Yue picked up the clothes and glanced at them, her face slightly flushed. Even the underwear was prepared beside her, all disposable, but the fabric was quite good and felt very comfortable to the touch.

It must have been prepared by the housekeeper. Yu Yue picked it up and went into the bathroom, her face becoming even redder.

The entire villa has underfloor heating, so it's not cold at all. Not long after Yu Yue came out wearing a dress, there was a knock on the door.

She walked over and opened it, and saw the same pink and blue cartoon pajamas as hers. She paused for a moment, and her face, which was still flushed from the shower, turned even redder.

Xin Qi glanced down, quickly took a half step back, and his face flushed red. But his gaze remained fixed on her nightgown, a matching couple's outfit with his.

Xinqi thought to herself, "The housekeeper at home is really perceptive."

He suppressed the surge of emotion welling up inside him, cleared his throat, and said, "Let's go, the food is ready. You haven't eaten yet, have you?"

"Mmm," Yu Yue replied softly, "I am a little hungry."

She closed the bedroom door and followed Xin Qi to the living room.

He deliberately walked very slowly, and she subconsciously slowed down as well, and then the person in front of her stopped.

He glanced back at her and said, "Why do you always walk behind me?"

Yu Yue was puzzled, but then she saw him take a step back, bend down, and take her hand.

"That's more like it."

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Author's Note: I'll be writing the plot summary tomorrow, and then I'll wrap it up. [Rabbit head with upright ears]