After We Broke Up, She Started Pursuing Me [Entertainment Industry] 71

Chapter 71

[Shi Qin and Lu Xing at the Same Hotel]

This trending topic had occupied the top three spots for a whole morning. It was known that besides that incident in his early years, Lu Xing had always stayed behind the scenes, with no more scandals.

Now, the scandal was with an actress from the same cast. Netizens, naturally, couldn’t help but gossip.

The content consisted of photos of Shi Qin entering the hotel at night, and a video of the two of them leaving one after another the next morning.

The caption stated that according to the paparazzi, the hotel Shi Qin had been staying at recently was not this one. But that night, she had suddenly appeared at the hotel where Lu Xing was staying, and the next day, not long after Lu Xing left, Shi Qin had walked out alone.

Although this scandal had no solid proof and seemed more like a rumor, it didn’t stop netizens from discussing it heatedly.

Netizen A: I thought it was something serious. What can these few photos prove?

Netizen B: Fans, don’t even bother. Usually, when something like this is exposed, there’s something to it.

Netizen C: Some people should just shut up and not spread rumors. Slander really just relies on a mouth.

Netizen D: But honestly, this kind of thing is very normal in the industry. It’s not like it hasn’t happened before.

Netizen E: Off-topic… don’t you guys think Shi Qin looks a bit like that someone?

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Netizen E’s comment received a lot of agreement. Some of the younger kids didn’t know and were asking for an explanation everywhere.

Some gossip accounts also began to compare photos of Ye Qingnan and Shi Qin. Upon closer inspection, there were indeed some similarities between their eyes and brows.

Some people speculated that Lu Xing might have seen Shi Qin, recalled the past, and was using her as a substitute for Ye Qingnan.

Others found a photo of the two of them at an awards ceremony and noticed that when Shi Qin was speaking, Lu Xing was staring at her without blinking.

With this scandal hyped up, the incident between Ye Qingnan and Lu Xing from back then was also brought up again, sparking all sorts of new discussions.

These few days, whenever Shi Qin went to the set, she was met with many strange looks. Especially when she and Lu Xing got close, some people’s gazes would be directed at her.

To this, Shi Qin didn’t have much of an emotional fluctuation, just continuing to film as usual. Fortunately, her scenes were about to wrap up.

But Mo Li was extremely indignant.

This day, just as Shi Qin finished work, Mo Li couldn’t help but complain to her the moment she got in the car.

“What’s with the looks from those two women just now? I’m really speechless. It’s such an obvious negative trending topic, and people still believe it?”

Shi Qin just smiled and comforted her, “Aiya, rumors stop at the wise. We just have to be clear in our own conscience.”

“No, what they said was really out of line.”

“They said, you’re just like that actress from back then, trying to seduce… damn it, they’re really sick.”

Hearing this, Shi Qin, who had just been looking indifferent, suddenly turned cold.

The upturned corners of her mouth flattened, her eyes squinting as she looked ahead, her whole body exuding an unapproachable coldness.

This is just the beginning. The time is not yet ripe. She hasn’t made her move yet.

But those gossips who just love to talk behind people’s backs and spread rumors, one day she will definitely slap their faces hard!

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Due to the huge storm of the incident, it was no surprise that Shi Qin did not attend the crew’s wrap party.

At the dinner, everyone waited for a long time, only to find out that Shi Qin was not coming. Although it was awkward with Lu Xing present, they still couldn’t help but gossip secretly.

Several people were whispering to each other. Lu Xing didn’t even have to think to know what they were talking about.

As the person involved, being discussed to his face like this was naturally not pleasant, but he could only pretend to be blind, silently drinking his wine and eating his food.

Actually, the moment he learned of the scandal, he had someone try to suppress it.

But the popularity just wouldn’t go down. What he hadn’t expected was that the source of this incident was actually exposed by his own wife.

This scene seemed to take him back to that year, when Ye Qingnan’s private photos were spreading like wildfire all over the internet, and the discussion about him had also soared.

But helplessly, faced with a repeat of this kind of thing, he had no solution.

He couldn’t very well jump out and say that Shi Qin was actually his daughter.

No one knew that he and Ye Qingnan had a child, and if Shi Qin’s identity as an illegitimate daughter were exposed, it would be a huge stain on his reputation.

Who knows how many speculations would emerge then. Lu Xing had no choice but to let the incident ferment.

The only thing that puzzled him was who had leaked the information to his wife. It was obvious that someone was pushing this from behind the scenes.

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The day of the wrap party was actually Shi Qin’s birthday.

But she didn’t go anywhere. Jiang Nuo accompanied her for a simple meal, and then she prepared to go home and rest.

But when Shi Qin returned home, before she even turned on the lights, she froze on the spot.

She didn’t dare to turn on the lights.

Because she could clearly feel that the moment she opened the door just now, it was as if she had seen a figure flash by.

And that person was now right behind her.

Almost instantly, the hairs on Shi Qin’s whole body stood on end. She had never been so scared before.

This was a physiological fear.

She tensed her body, forcing herself to calm down, her peripheral vision still trying to secretly glance back.

A thief? A pervert? Or… an anti-fan?

Just as her mind was racing, a pair of hands covered her eyes.

She could feel the person behind her pressing close.

Shi Qin gritted her teeth, suppressing the urge to scream, and decided that before the person spoke, she wouldn’t make a sound either.

“Guess who I am?”

The familiar voice made the big stone in Shi Qin’s heart fall in a second, and all her defenses relaxed at this moment.

Shi Qin turned around abruptly and gave the person behind her a heavy blow.

“You scared me to death!”

“Ouch—”

Zhou Jinsi let out a miserable cry, clutching her arm.

She didn’t know why, for no good reason, she had to turn off the lights and scare her.

A wave of resentment rose in Shi Qin’s heart, but the moment she turned on the lights, she was stunned by the scene before her.

The living room was decorated with balloons and ribbons everywhere. On the coffee table was a large heart-shaped cake with an “18” candle in the center, and a small figure that looked like a miniature version of Shi Qin. The cake was also wrapped in a layer of gold foil, looking very exquisite.

Zhou Jinsi hugged her from behind, burying her face in her fragrant neck.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t think it through and scared you. I wanted to give you a surprise.”

“How is it? Do you like it?”

With such careful arrangement, how could Shi Qin not like it?

But she still pouted and said, “I like it, but you can’t scare people like this next time. My heart almost jumped out of my chest just now.”

“Okay, I was wrong, Big Sis…” Zhou Jinsi murmured softly in her shoulder.

Ever since she had learned that Shi Qin was very receptive to this address, Zhou Jinsi had also started to shed her pride, learning from online romance bloggers and acting spoiled with her.

The two of them were being lovey-dovey for a while before Shi Qin said to her seriously, “Didn’t I say you should come to my place less these few days?”

“The impact of this matter is not small now. I’m afraid the rhythm will be brought to you, and the company.”

During this time, besides the scandal with Lu Xing, the photos of Zhou Jinsi being secretly taken downstairs at the apartment had also been exposed.

This was something Shi Qin had not expected.

But, on second thought, it was also normal.

Back then, Qin Zhen had held onto the photos because she was wary of the Zhou family.

But now, with the matter of Shi Qin and Lu Xing coming first, even if other scandals were exposed, the focus would still be on Shi Qin.

And how could Qin Zhen miss such a rare opportunity?

“But today is your birthday. This is the first time we’re celebrating our birthdays together. How could I not come?”

Shi Qin pinched her ear and still said with concern, “Then… your family, do they know about us?”

Zhou Jinsi shook her head. “Not yet.”

“They don’t pay much attention, but maybe… they’ll find out in a few days, because the people around me who know me are all asking me.”

“Oh? Then what did you say?”

Zhou Jinsi’s eyes shifted slightly, contemplating for two seconds.

She said frankly, “I just said, it’s just as they saw.”

Hearing this, Shi Qin’s eyes widened in shock.

“Are you crazy? If you say that, and some people post it online, won’t you be bringing fire upon yourself?”

Seeing that she really believed it, Zhou Jinsi finally pressed her lips into a smile and hugged her tighter.

She murmured in her ear, “No, I was joking. I said I don’t like people asking about my privacy, so they didn’t ask anymore.”

Hearing this, Shi Qin finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, the two of them began to share the cake.

The cake was also specially customized by Zhou Jinsi. It was not only beautiful but also delicious. But neither of them had a big appetite, and they put it in the fridge before they could even finish half of it.

While Shi Qin was taking a shower, Zhou Jinsi silently looked at Weibo again.

The popularity of the trending topic about her and Shi Qin had already gone down, but the one about Shi Qin and Lu Xing was still hanging high.

Clicking into the related comments, the insults were unbearable to look at.

It wasn’t the first time Zhou Jinsi had seen it, but no matter how many times she saw it, anger would still rise in her heart.

She didn’t know how these people could slander someone they had never met like this, but this only made them seem more foolish and ignorant.

One person’s curses were particularly nasty. Zhou Jinsi wanted to retort, but unfortunately, she didn’t have much experience arguing with people, and even her vocabulary for cursing was so weak.

As she was lost in thought, Shi Qin, fresh from her shower, quietly approached her.

Shi Qin wrapped her arms around her shoulders from behind, and for a change, let Zhou Jinsi lie in her embrace.

She saw the page on Zhou Jinsi’s phone, chuckled lightly, and then took the phone away.

“What are you looking at this annoying stuff for? It’s better to do something happy.”

Zhou Jinsi’s heart was complicated at this moment, and she didn’t hear the hidden meaning in her words. She held her hand and looked up at her with a worried expression.

“Are you really okay? If there’s anything I can help with, you have to tell me.”

Shi Qin’s fingers lightly traced Zhou Jinsi’s eyes and brows, smoothing out her furrowed brow.

“I don’t know these people. Who cares what they say? It’s none of my business.”

“But—” Shi Qin’s tone changed.

“I do have something I need you for right now.”

Hearing this, Zhou Jinsi wanted to get up, but was pressed back into her embrace by Shi Qin. All she could do was obediently ask, “What is it?”

Shi Qin lowered her eyes, blew a breath by her ear, causing Zhou Jinsi to shrink back sensitively.

“Today is my birthday. You have to grant me one request.”

“What request?”

Seeing that she had taken the bait, a triumphant smile appeared on Shi Qin’s lips.

“It’s nothing, just…”

Her bewitching, low voice made Zhou Jinsi’s body feel tingly and numb.

“Tonight, give me one time.”

With that, before Zhou Jinsi could react, her hand had already delved deep into her clothes…

She’s given it so many times. Asking for it once in a while isn’t too much, right?