Everyone in the Entertainment Industry Thinks I’m a Flirty Diva [Entertainment Circle] - Chapter 39

Thirty-Nine Days of Being the Scapegoat

Chu Xi and Gu Mingjing saw each other’s Weibo posts.

“………………”

The eagerly awaiting netizens were completely caught off guard by this sudden twist.

???

Did you two mix up your posts?

The scheming actress Chu Xi, who allegedly staged this to force her way into recognition, posted a denial: “We’re not close”?

The CEO surnamed Gu, known for rejecting entanglements and hating when actresses cling to him, posted an admission: “Boyfriend and girlfriend”?

So… did you two not discuss this before posting?

In the lounge, Chu Xi felt countless imaginary alpacas stampeding through her mind.

“Why?” Gu Mingjing had been staring intently at Chu Xi’s “We’re not close” post. Finally, he spoke with difficulty.

Chu Xi looked at him, her expression equally bewildered. “I thought… this was the relationship you wanted me to go public with.”

“People were guessing the man in the photo was Yuanjing’s CEO. By saying I’m not close to the CEO, I was keeping you out of it—so they wouldn’t connect it to you.”

“And,” she pursed her lips, “hasn’t it always been like this before?”

No matter how many resources Gu Mingjing poured into her, no matter what private events he took her to, even if all his friends knew her—their relationship was never allowed to be publicly acknowledged. Back when she was the perpetually underrated second-tier actress Chu Xi, she wasn’t permitted to have a name by Gu Mingjing’s side.

Even now, with the photo leak, since Gu Mingjing had never appeared publicly before, they could have simply denied it was him. No matter how much people speculated, they could have insisted the man kissing her was just some nameless young guy.

But instead, Gu Mingjing rushed to confirm it was him in the photo. His “boyfriend and girlfriend” post had startled her.

They had already broken up—since when were they back in a relationship? She certainly hadn’t gotten the memo.

Had he actually meant for her to publicly announce they were dating?

Gu Mingjing felt his heart clench at Chu Xi’s explanation. This was his fault—he hadn’t made himself clear.

“Chu Xi.” He stepped closer, his presence overwhelming as she instinctively leaned back. His voice was low and demanding. “Are we really… not close?”

Chu Xi grabbed a throw pillow from the couch and hugged it to her chest, then lowered her head.

Two years—forget everything else—they’d been to bed together so many times. How could they not be familiar with each other?

If only she really weren’t familiar with him.

Suddenly, Chu Xi shoved the pillow into Gu Mingjing’s arms and straightened up. “Well, I’ve already posted it. It’s too late to delete it now. What do you want to do about it?”

Whether he wanted to freeze her out or blacklist her, she’d accept it all.

Gu Mingjing removed the pillow she had pushed into his arms and saw her sitting upright, her expression one of heroic resolve, as if she were ready to face execution.

He clasped one of her small hands resting on the couch and looked into her eyes. “Then when can we officially become boyfriend and girlfriend?”

Chu Xi: “………………Huh?”

——

Since the paparazzi incident, the relationship between actress Chu Xi and the Gu family CEO of Yuanjing Group had become increasingly ambiguous.

The conflicting statements from both sides left people wondering—who was trying to distance themselves, and who was desperately trying to tie the knot?

Though, if taken at face value, Chu Xi seemed to be the one pushing for distance, while CEO Gu was the one clinging on. Yet some still refused to believe it.

How could that be?

That “boyfriend-girlfriend” Weibo post must have been sent by Chu Xi using Gu Mingjing’s phone!

What a scheming little vixen—pretending to play innocent while secretly using his account to create the illusion that the great CEO Gu was chasing her. Such underhanded tactics, and she wasn’t even afraid of angering him and getting blacklisted.

Until one day, Gu Mingjing gave an interview for a financial program. Since his appearance had already been exposed in the paparazzi photos, he no longer bothered hiding and made his first on-camera appearance as the CEO of Yuanjing.

Perhaps due to his striking looks, the ratings for this finance-focused interview skyrocketed the day it aired. Even the online view count surged, surpassing popular variety shows—something unheard of for a niche financial program.

Though most viewers couldn’t understand the technical financial discussions, the man’s composed and confident demeanor while answering questions sent hearts fluttering. At the end of the interview, even the finance-savvy reporter knew what the audience was most curious about and, with a straight face, asked the kind of question a tabloid journalist would.

“Regarding the conflicting statements between you and Miss Chu Xi, do you have any response?”

Gu Mingjing seemed to anticipate the reporter’s question and replied, “We are indeed not boyfriend and girlfriend.”

The financial reporter nodded knowingly.

So, he’s publicly refuting it now, right? Chu Xi’s little schemes are finally being ruthlessly exposed by President Gu.

But then, facing the camera, Gu Mingjing continued, “I’m her fan.”

As if that wasn’t enough, he added, “A boyfriend-type fan.”

Financial reporter: Stunned.jpg

Audience watching at home: Gobsmacked.jpg

A boyfriend-type fan—Gu Mingjing openly admitted to being Chu Xi’s boyfriend-type fan.

What’s a boyfriend-type fan? It means someone who likes Chu Xi, wants to be her boyfriend, but can’t, so they settle for being a fan.

At the same time, whether by coincidence or not, Chu Xi, one of the lead actors on the set of Peach Blossom Promise, was also being interviewed by visiting media. The entertainment reporter, afraid of being blocked by her manager, didn’t directly ask about the previous paparazzi photos. Instead, they inquired about her plans regarding relationships.

Chu Xi calmly replied, “Thank you for your concern. I’ll focus on acting from now on. I won’t date during my career’s upward climb.”

Some netizens spliced their responses together.

So after all the fuss and conspiracy theories, the real relationship between these two turned out to be: a high-and-mighty female idol dedicated to her career, and her scheming boyfriend-type fan desperate to move up in status.

No wonder last time, after the kissing photo was leaked, the Gu-named CEO eagerly posted on Weibo declaring they were in a relationship—it was just a boyfriend-type fan trying to seize the moment.

Yet this fan’s scheming ambitions were crushed by his idol’s icy words: “We’re not close.”

#ChuXi BoyfriendFan# trended on Weibo.

Fans of other celebrities envied Chu Xi’s boyfriend-type fan, but Chu Xi’s own fans were disgusted.

That day, after seeing the paparazzi photos, they had sharpened their knives—the little wolfdog seducing Chu Xi had finally shown his true colors. These brick-hard fans, who despised anyone threatening Chu Xi’s career, were ready to tear him apart. But then it was revealed that Chu Xi’s “wolfdog” was none other than the investor himself. Just as it seemed the two were about to confirm their relationship, the brick fans wailed in despair—only to later realize Gu Mingjing was just a scheming boyfriend-type fan trying to climb the ranks?

Many of Chu Xi’s fans were boyfriend-type fans themselves, and they were furious. Their love for Chu Xi was always silent, treating her like fragile treasure—never daring to defile her. Who did this guy think he was, just because he had money? How dare he kiss Chu Xi! Was he planning to exploit his investor status to pressure her into something? He had no right to call himself a boyfriend-type fan!

The mere thought of potential exploitation made Chu Xi’s fans tremble with fear, some even losing sleep at night, as if they could already picture the unscrupulous boyfriend-type fan using his power to manipulate their idol.

Fortunately, the shooting schedule showed Chu Xi had been working at the film base ever since, while the scheming fan Gu Mingjing had returned to City B for work. Only then did the fans breathe a little easier.

Boyfriend-type fans were the backbone of any fandom, fiercely protective. If Gu Mingjing wasn’t accepted by them, he certainly wouldn’t be welcomed by the brick-hard special forces of Chu Xi’s fanbase!

Since that day, Gu Mingjing’s verified Weibo account had already gained over ten million followers, even though he had only posted one tweet: “Boyfriend and girlfriend.”

Gu Mingjing didn’t care much about his ten-million-follower Weibo, but since he now had a verified account, he figured he might as well manage it.

First, he followed Chu Xi, then the official account of Yuanjing Group and some business associates. Finally, while browsing the trending hashtag #ChuXi’sBoyfriendFan, he came across the Weibo account “Chu Xi National Fan Club,” the official fan page for Chu Xi.

Gu Mingjing clicked “Follow,” but the action didn’t go through.

He tried a few more times, but it still didn’t work.

Why was that?

Gu Mingjing frowned slightly, then noticed a system message in his private inbox:

“Chu Xi National Fan Club has rejected your follow request and added you to their blacklist.”