Nan Xian and He Mingxiao's grand wedding is still being talked about by many people, but in the blink of an eye, this couple, who were praised by countless media outlets as "a match made in heaven," have quietly ended their marriage.
When this news broke, the two names dominated headlines, trending topics, and even overseas trending lists, and Chinese social media platforms almost completely crashed.
Nan Xian selectively ignored the online comments and speculations about her. She stayed at home for several weeks before the news of her divorce was finally overshadowed by gossip about a famous male celebrity's extramarital affair.
That day, Ding He came to deliver the contract to her.
Ding He has just graduated from university. Her baby face still has some baby fat, and when she smiles, a pair of adorable dimples appear at the corners of her mouth. Her big, clear eyes are full of youthful passion and fighting spirit.
Nan Xian stared at her for a while, and an idea began to form in her mind.
Ding He noticed and stopped what she was doing. "Sister, what's wrong?"
"Do you think—" Nan Xian unconsciously brushed her hair behind her ear, "would it look good if I dyed my hair red?"
Ding He was visibly taken aback upon hearing this.
She blinked, and under Nan Xian's expectant gaze, she flashed a big smile and nodded vigorously.
"Does that even need to be said, sis? You'd look good even with your hair dyed white!"
"Don't you think it's too flamboyant, too... unconventional?"
Ding He tilted her head and thought for a moment, "Some people might think that way, but if you have to live every day and worry about what others think of you, how meaningless is that! I think the most important thing is that you like what you like!"
Nan Xian stared at her, somewhat lost in thought, a sudden realization dawning on her as she understood why she had been so fixated on her hair color before.
For the first twenty years or so, Nan Xian was pampered and spoiled by all her family members. She never suffered any hardship or grievances. She could say whatever she wanted and do whatever she wanted.
However, after getting married, she entered the social circles of top-tier wealthy families without any preparation. Coming from a middle-class family, she was looked down upon by most people in this circle.
They outwardly befriended her, but behind her back they often mocked and ridiculed her, and several young women of the same age even openly formed a clique to ostracize her.
Having suffered several setbacks, Nan Xian worried that the He family would be affected by her, so she restrained her temper and was cautious in everything she did, afraid of saying too much and making a mistake.
The world of the wealthy is a complex place, with numerous taboos in social settings, and even rules governing what clothes and jewelry to wear on different occasions. Nan Xian, who grew up carefree, found these rules extremely difficult to adapt to, but for He Mingxiao's sake, she forced herself to get used to them...
Year after year, without realizing it, she was worn down by this life of walking a tightrope.
The carefree and talkative Nan Xian was locked away deep within her heart.
Later, even the director who made her famous expressed regret in an interview, saying that Nan Xian's unique talent had been worn away by marriage.
"sister?"
Suddenly snapping back to her senses, Nan Xian slowly smiled and stood up to put her arm around Ding He's shoulder.
"Good girl, you're absolutely right! Come on, let me treat you to a haircut!"
**
So when Nan Xian was photographed shopping with long, fiery red hair and carrying various designer bags, Weibo went viral again.
#Nan Xian's first public appearance since her divorce#, #Nan Xian's red hair#, #What happened to Nan Xian#...
The forum was in an uproar, with thousands of new posts appearing every minute as netizens rushed to the scene to get the latest gossip.
[Wow, what's wrong with this woman? Is she letting loose after her divorce???]
[I don't know about other things, but Nan Xian's photos are absolutely stunning. I used to think only non-mainstream people dyed their hair red, but I never imagined that straight red hair could suit her so well. She looks like a real-life Little Mermaid!]
The truth is: Nan Xian looks good with her red hair because she's beautiful; a true beauty is still beautiful even with a shaved head...
[On a side note, aren't actresses supposed to be prohibited from dyeing their hair?]
[Upstairs, you clearly didn't know the whole story. Nan Xian isn't just any ordinary actress anymore; she's practically the boss of Fanmeng. Dyeing her hair is a piece of cake for her. [laughing emoji]]
Ding He sipped her milk tea and scrolled through the comments one by one. Her initially worried expression gradually relaxed, and she even couldn't help but chuckle.
Nan Xian peeked over and asked, "What are you grinning about?"
Ding He showed her the posts praising Nan Xian, "Sister, you're trending again! Lots of people are saying you're beautiful!"
What she didn't say was that before today, almost all the online discussions about Nan Xian were about her divorce.
Even though the He Group promptly refuted the rumors on the day the news broke and issued a statement explaining that the two had divorced amicably, it still couldn't stop all sorts of fabricated and false information from flying around.
Public opinion is always more critical of women, especially famous female celebrities like Nan Xian. When netizens see that it doesn't concern them, they often like to speculate on the inside story in a disgusting way.
The recent trending topic about her dyeing her hair actually boosted Nan Xian's public image, and her team took the opportunity to promote the variety show she was about to participate in.
For a time, Nan Xian's popularity seemed to have returned to the level it was when she first became a sensation.
**
Meanwhile, on the top floor of Yaowei Building, in the president's office.
The phone rang, and He Mingxiao lifted his eyelids to glance at it.
SMS notification: Your contact "Wei Zeling" has sent a new message.
Upon seeing the name, he frowned slightly and subconsciously looked away, but he quickly paused, picked up his phone, and unlocked it.
[Wei Zeling: Mingxiao, are you alright? I just saw that Nanxian's dyed hair is trending on social media, and I'm worried it might affect your reputation...]
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