After Transmigrating, I Fell in Love with a Top-Tier Movie Queen - Chapter 109

Of course, this kind of playful banter between fans wasn’t a big problem for the show as a whole.

The biggest excitement was still the public announcement by Ye Linghua and Lin Xin, which brought unprecedented buzz to the program.

Their announcement on Weibo instantly crashed the site and generated several trending topics.

The Leisurely Courtyard naturally piggybacked on many of these hot searches. As the payoff for the “Starlight CP” (Ye Linghua and Lin Xin’s fan pairing) becoming real, not only was the new program highly anticipated, but even the previous episodes of The Leisurely Courtyard were revisited. Naturally, the few episodes that had already aired this season were the most popular.

Fans re-watched the old episodes and screamed, realizing they had missed quite a few sweet moments.

Yan Li, as the direct beneficiary, immediately sent the couple a monetary gift (a red envelope) the next morning.

Ye Linghua received the red envelope and laughed wryly, “We aren’t married yet!”

Yan Li patted her shoulder and said, “This is your public announcement red envelope. Hustle up! While my show is still running, hurry up and get engaged and married in one go.”

Mao Heng overheard and couldn’t help but laugh at him. “How much of their bonus have you eaten up? Still not satisfied? Be careful of getting greedy and overreaching!”

Yan Li retorted fiercely, “Why not? Is the heat on my show not high enough? Did I not have a live broadcast? Isn’t a public declaration of love a wonderful thing?”

Ye Linghua listened and smiled, saying, “No rush.”

Yan Li: “…” No rush? My show is wrapping up tomorrow, maybe one day later at most. I won’t get to capitalize on your engagement and wedding! I’m so jealous; who will get that benefit instead?

Qu Hejing saw the online frenzy and gave Ye Linghua a thumbs-up in admiration, saying, “Open and aboveboard. You really are open and aboveboard.” She had only mentioned being open and aboveboard two days prior, and Ye Linghua had truly done it.

Ye Linghua smiled, looking at Lin Xin. “I should say she’s the one who gave me a title.”

However, it was just teasing. Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing it. In the entertainment industry, it’s often the case that celebrities need to hide their relationships.

Especially after a top celebrity fell from grace due to announcing his girlfriend two years ago, it made everyone in the industry even more constrained regarding their love lives.

Ye Linghua’s lighthearted joke helped ease the atmosphere and shifted everyone’s attention.

After breakfast, cleaning the yard, and lunch, the guests moved to the living room to rest, chat, or return to their rooms for a nap.

During this time, everyone had gotten along very well, and the thought of separating tomorrow inevitably brought a sense of reluctance.

The entertainment circle is neither big nor small. Without working together, opportunities to meet again are not as frequent as one might assume.

Many people don’t see each other again for a long time after one collaboration. Furthermore, joining a production crew means several months of work, and everyone has endless schedules to rush through.

Therefore, gathering together like this is quite difficult.

Considering that Lin Xin and Ye Linghua had just made their announcement, Yan Li, although he had scheduled the next live stream for tomorrow, thought about the fans’ excitement today. It was the perfect time for a live stream. Thus, he simply had the cameraman start streaming, considering it a small payoff for the fans.

The live stream was only planned to be short, just to film some candid moments of everyone, so the guests were not specifically notified.

Yan Li signaled one of the cameramen, who then adjusted the camera angle and began walking around the living room, filming here and there.

[Ahhh, Director, the timing is perfect! I have so much excitement I need to vent!]

[Boohoo, even though it says it’s only a few minutes, it’s enough.]

[Let me see those two!]

To satisfy the CP fans’ expectations, the cameraman indeed turned the lens toward Lin Xin and Ye Linghua.

At this time, Ye Linghua was messing with her phone, and Lin Xin was peeling an apple nearby.

In the cool, air-conditioned room, neither of them was very energetic.

While peeling the apple, Lin Xin was distracted for a moment, and the knife blade nicked her finger.

Lin Xin let out a small “ouch,” which woke everyone up in the living room. Ye Linghua was startled, sat up immediately, and looked at her. She saw Lin Xin sucking on her finger and looking at Ye Linghua with a pained, wronged expression.

The other guests: “…” They were all actors; they could tell the performance component.

Ye Linghua frowned, put her phone on the table, and asked her, “Does it hurt?”

Lin Xin pursed her lips and nodded, holding her hand out to Ye Linghua, piteously saying, “It hurts so much.”

Ye Linghua’s breath caught. She took Lin Xin’s hand and looked closely. There was indeed a small wound. After Lin Xin sucked the blood, only a tiny sliver of cut skin remained at the wound site.

She really was hurt, it’s just that…

Ye Linghua: “…I’ll go get you a band-aid.”

[Hahaha, they are so cute.]

[Our Xin Bao’s acting skills are truly something to behold.]

[Hurry up with that wound! If you’re any slower, the cut will heal on its own.]

This little scene served as a treat for the fans. Yan Li signaled the cameraman to wrap up, and the cameraman nodded. While putting away the equipment, he noticed Ye Linghua’s phone screen stopped on a Weibo page.

He inadvertently glanced at it before quickly turning it off.

However, that one glimpse stunned the fans watching the live stream.

[Was that… a side account (alt/secondary account)?]

[Don’t talk nonsense! There are so many accounts with names similar to hers.]

[I recognize the side account’s username. It really is her account.]

[Wait a minute, if that’s true, does that mean Ye Linghua is Side Account?]

[But isn’t Ye Linghua’s Weibo account called Restart?]

[You idiot! A secondary account is called a secondary account! Why do you think that is?]

[So, is that why Zero Star has been so active recently?]

The level of discussion made the rumor that Ye Linghua was the “Side Account” user spread quickly. By the time Ye Linghua had finished tending to Lin Xin’s wound and Lin Xin was lively enough to peel apples again, Ye Linghua checked the Weibo hot searches and found that Side Account was trending.

Ye Linghua: “…” Seriously, the hot search trends change way too fast in the short time I stepped away.

Also, why is “Side Account” getting in on the excitement now that she and Lin Xin have announced their relationship?

With the clues left before, Zero Star was able to trace back to Restart. Now, with everyone tracing back from “Restart’s Side Account,” it would be even simpler!

By the time dinner came, the topic [Ye Linghua is so Rich!] was trending.

Ye Linghua: “…” Do you people not have lives? You spent the entire afternoon trying to find my side account?

[Ahhh, so she was secretly protecting Lin Xin after she left her!]

[Boohoo, she confronted Lin Haiqi in the live stream back then! Our Xin Bao wasn’t alone! Ye Linghua, I agree to you two being together.]

[Our Xin Bao finally found someone who isn’t a mooch.]

Ye Linghua: “…” Thus, under these bewildering circumstances, Ye Linghua found that the secret identity of her “Side Account” was exposed just like that.

Although her side account’s identity was exposed, Yan Li apologized, but it wasn’t something she was trying to hide anymore.

Ye Linghua naturally said it was fine, then quietly opened her phone’s side account and posted a message: [It’s me. Stop following.] The phone had been pinging non-stop all afternoon; she had eventually turned the volume off.

[Ahhh, it really is her, hahahahaha.]

[I’m going to follow!]

[Ye Linghua, you kept that too secret!]

[Waking up in the middle of the night in shock: Seriously, what’s wrong with you? What’s the big deal about being rich that you have to hide it?]

[Starlight forever!!! Boohoohoo]

Ye Linghua looked at the hundreds of comments instantly flooding the new Weibo post and exited Weibo with a headache.

As the program neared its end, everyone started a discussion about whether the final wrap-up should be filmed at The Leisurely Courtyard or if they should go into the city.

After deliberation, everyone decided to leave The Leisurely Courtyard and conclude with a trip.

Mao Heng’s idea was: “We’re in the courtyard every season; we should go out and see the world.”

Tan Wenchang nodded, “We’ve lived here for two months and eaten everything this place has to offer.”

So, everyone began discussing where to go.

Qu Hejing smiled and said, “How about my city? I’m familiar with the area. After filming is over, everyone can stay and play for a bit more?”

Gong Chen also smiled, “My place works too! My province is famous for spicy food, and there are lots of snacks. I’ll take everyone to try them?”

Others also offered suggestions, and even Lin Xin couldn’t help but say, “Youcheng is good too! The South…”

“Too hot!” Everyone collectively passed on the hottest city.

Lin Xin: “…”

Ye Linghua then said, “How about this! On the last day, I’ll treat everyone to a trip to Beibei City!”

“Great!”

“That’s wonderful!”

“Thank you.”

Ye Linghua: “…” You agreed too quickly! Does that mean you were just waiting for me to say that?

The day was a live broadcast! Ye Linghua had a feeling these guys were setting a trap for her.

Tan Wenchang smiled, crossing his arms. “It’s interesting, isn’t it?”

Qu Hejing nodded, “Speaking of which, I’ve never been to Beicheng before!”

Gong Chen raised his hand in agreement, “I haven’t been either. Let’s go check it out!”

Since no one objected, the matter was settled.

The connection between Ye Linghua and her “Side Account” did not mean she was immune to online criticism. After all, the number of anti-fans was still there.

Just like the taunts against Lin Xin, which often appeared online. Although not the mainstream voice, they still had a negative impact.

Ye Linghua figured since she’d accepted the task, she might as well ask her secretary to prepare for the airport pickup and ensure everyone had a good time. Since her identity was exposed anyway, she might as well arrange the highest standard pickup!

After all, Ye Linghua deeply knew that she had received a lot of care from the guests. She was the only one on set not in the industry, and she owed a lot to everyone’s understanding and help for the things she didn’t know or wasn’t good at.

Besides, Lin Xin’s relatives might be watching the show, and she needed to make a good impression.

Although Lin Xin’s past experience meant she wouldn’t necessarily listen to Mrs. Lin’s opinions, Ye Linghua still hoped they could see that she was a reliable person, one worthy of trust and commitment.

With this in mind, everyone woke up early for the last day of filming.

Since they still had to fly to Beicheng, Yan Li did not start the live broadcast at this time.

All the guests’ belongings were packed and entrusted to their assistants and managers.

They only packed the necessary things themselves, traveling light.

It wasn’t until they left the small courtyard and watched Mao Heng lock the gate that everyone realized this season’s work was truly over.

With a feeling of reluctance, everyone was arranged by the production team to head to the airport.

Although it was not the peak travel season, there were still quite a few people.

The production team was quite generous, buying business class tickets for the guests, while their own staff all took economy class.

Before boarding the plane, Yan Li spoke sternly to the others: “The last episode starts filming after we get off the plane. Pay attention!”

Everyone nodded and obediently boarded the plane.

The flight to Beicheng was not short. Everyone, having stayed up late last night and been woken up early this morning, took the opportunity to catch up on sleep.

This was Lin Xin’s second trip to Beicheng since Ye Linghua left. She felt a little excited.

The last time she went, Beicheng was covered in snow, and she and Meng Kelin were so cold they hid in the hotel for two days. This time, it was the scorching summer, a whole new scene.

Lin Xin felt she must adapt to Beicheng. After all, she and Ye Linghua had not discussed where they would live together in the future.

For her, Beicheng might very well become her future long-term city of residence.

Upon arriving in Beicheng, they exited the plane and took the VIP channel, quickly reaching the baggage claim.

The cameraman shouldered his camera again and opened the live stream.

At 10 a.m., The Leisurely Courtyard live broadcast resumed, with the text also noting this was the last live stream of the season.

With this hook, coupled with yesterday’s little scene and the excitement from the couple’s announcement over the past two days, many fans clicked into the live room.

[Good morning.]

[Good morning.]

[Ahhh, it’s Gong Chen!]

[And Mao Mao (referring to Mao Heng).]

[Boohoo, Jing Jing (referring to Qu Hejing) really is a goddess kissed by time.]

As soon as the stream started, fans saw the guests waiting for their luggage at the conveyor belt. Viewers were confused: [Huh, why aren’t they at The Leisurely Courtyard?]

[Where are they going?]

[Today is the last day of filming, but isn’t it only 10 a.m.?]

[Ye Linghua, come out and explain! Are you really that rich? (:з」∠)]

As the fans wondered, the conveyor belt finally delivered the first batch of luggage. Since Ye Linghua and Lin Xin were in business class, their luggage arrived first.

Ye Linghua’s suitcase was dark red, and Lin Xin’s was black.

Waiting for the suitcases to slowly move along the conveyor belt, the two retrieved their luggage. Ye Linghua then smiled and looked at the other guests waiting behind them, saying, “Sorry for the wait. This way.”

Ye Linghua placed her and Lin Xin’s suitcases on a luggage cart. Pushing the cart, she walked ahead and explained: “Beicheng isn’t exactly a tourist city. Although it has many ancient sites, most of them haven’t been developed.”

[Beicheng?]

[How did they end up there?]

[I hear about that place often. So many rich people live there! Several of our country’s richest people on the list come from there.]

[A fortress for second-generation rich!]

[After all, many high-ranking nobles liked to gather there even before the founding of the country.]

[By the way, is Ye Linghua now a tour guide?]

[She has that tour guide vibe, right? Hahaha.]

Ye Linghua pushed the luggage cart, leading everyone to the arrival hall, where the doorway was crowded with people. Seeing Ye Linghua and the others emerge, the surrounding crowd realized a group of celebrities had arrived.

Everyone took out their phones to film. Celebrities are rare in this area of Beicheng.

Ye Linghua led the group toward the door. The onlookers didn’t swarm them but simply watched without following.

As they headed toward the exit, Mao Heng asked Ye Linghua from behind, “As a Beicheng native, what’s the first stop you recommend?”

[Ah? Ye Linghua is from Beicheng?]

[Little Starlight is the tour guide because she’s a Beicheng native! (:з」∠)]

[Did she expose her rich identity, so she’s shamelessly treating everyone? (crying-laughing)]

Ye Linghua: “We’ll wander around. There’ll definitely be something for all of you.”

The guests: “…”

The summer heat rushed in the moment the airport’s glass doors opened.

The blast of heat was overwhelming. Transitioning from the air-conditioned hall to the outside, everyone felt a slight discomfort with the temperature change.

The clear blue sky, the thick, heavy white clouds, and the extremely modern skyscrapers interspersed with ancient and exquisite old houses.

This city, a perfect blend of modern and ancient charm, was Beicheng, with everything coming into view.

Arriving in a new city, taking in the new scenery.

In her ears was Ye Linghua’s hearty laugh: “Welcome to Beicheng!”

As if pulling back the curtain on everything, a car sound echoed from afar, drawing the attention of the guests, the director team, and the viewers.

Beicheng is not an extremely large city, and its airport is not the biggest in the country.

It has two levels: the upper level for drop-offs and the lower level for pickups.

Therefore, the cars constantly coming and going were an ordinary sight at the airport.

That is, until the motorcade driving from the distance came into sight, stunning the guests, the directors, and the netizens alike.

Gong Chen was the first to react. Standing at the door with his black backpack, he stared intently at the lead black car and said blankly, “Rolls-Royce? A Phantom?”

Mao Heng twitched his mouth: “Five of them?”

[I knew the side account was rich, but I didn’t know how rich…]

[How rich do you have to be to have 5 Phantoms?]

[I’m shook ]

[Little Starlight, do you need a daughter?! I can be one!!!]

[Mom!]

Meanwhile, Zheng Lanwen and Lin Wan, sitting in front of their screens, were both stunned.

Zheng Lanwen had been agonizing since seeing the hot search yesterday. She had thought Ye Linghua was at most an ordinary working girl, and though she was currently struggling, she would eventually make a comeback.

Later, seeing Ye Linghua’s side account identity, Zheng Lanwen could still comfort herself that spending a few million on “Star” was something she might achieve if she worked hard.

Now, looking at the five Rolls-Royces on the screen, Zheng Lanwen suddenly felt numb. Some people are simply impossible to catch up to…