Chapter 884 - 883: A Bit Reluctant

Li Yang’s team encountered an unprecedented PR crisis.

They’re not a limited-time boy band, with no rules to disband within a year. Plus, the members are tied together in business, acting, magazines, and variety shows, so it’s never just one person getting invited.

Because of this, when Xu Zhongcheng, one of the members of ty (Li Yang’s boy band), was exposed in a scandal, he not only faced denunciation from some of his own fans, but even more disdain and abuse from team fans and fans of other members.

He acted like a diva, insulted his assistant, abused his girlfriend, cheated, and coupled with the fresh news of "joyfully making out with a rich heiress in a car after being exposed," even if not all true, it was enough to crush him. He single-handedly dragged this team into the water, and all business activities related to him were called off, with other members bound by business with him also unable to participate.

There was a brand meeting coming up with half the team scheduled to attend. Members, brand partners, and fans had all prepared well, with some fans even traveling across cities two days early, enduring the scorching sun just to see their idols.

As soon as Xu Zhongcheng’s exposure came out, the meeting ended without happening. Brand partners held them accountable, and fans who waited in vain to see their idols found out their idols were implicated, couldn’t swallow the anger, and eighty percent of the online topics about Xu Zhongcheng were all kinds of curses.

Especially Li Yang’s fans, saying he rose to fame on his teammate’s reputation and still dragged his teammates down. Li Yang’s fan base is big, and with more people comes more complaints. Adding the team fans, Xu Zhongcheng was directly scolded to the point he didn’t dare to post on Weibo, and the company behind ty was busy trying to come out and soothe the fans.

But it’s not that easy to soothe.

The topics about Li Yang’s team were rampant online, while the little villa continued to be the last bit of warmth.

On Thursday morning, Cheng Zhirang was going to join the crew.

Mu Qiu got up early and put effort into making him a nice and tasty sandwich — during the big summer, it’s too hot, just drinking a cup of hot water and eating a bowl of noodles can make you sweat, better to eat something else.

The suitcase was placed by the door. Cheng Zhirang dressed low-key today, white t-shirt, black pants, with a fisherman’s hat and mask on the suitcase, sunglasses on the entrance cabinet, fully equipped so even the eyes couldn’t be seen.

"Qiuqiu, there’s no need to go to such trouble, something simple to eat is fine."

Mu Qiu, still adding chicken breast and fried egg between whole wheat bread, didn’t even look back, saying, "No way, you’re so reluctant to leave me, I have to put some thought into making your last meal before the trip tasty, to let you feel my strong reluctance."

Cheng Zhirang was speechless, so he could only walk to her side to see what she was doing.

And took the opportunity to kiss her.

Mu Qiu placed the second piece of whole wheat bread on top, wrapped it tightly, and cut it into two triangles, mission accomplished.

"One piece of chicken breast, one fried egg, one leaf of greens, one piece of tomato, a little sour plum sauce. Wish you smooth sailing with the crew!"

Cheng Zhirang took the plate, with the other hand touching the back of her head, and they shared a brief kiss.

"Thanks, isn’t there juice too?"

"Yes, yes," she hadn’t been dazed by the kiss, ran to the other side to pour fresh-squeezed orange juice into two cups and brought them to the dining table.

"Although fresh-squeezed orange juice sounds a bit scary, presumably the oranges won’t mind. Come, cheers!"

The two clinked their cups and then warmly enjoyed this "farewell breakfast."

Assistant Liang was already waiting outside, seeing the door wasn’t opening, he didn’t knock to enter, knowing that a parting couple always needs a little time and space.

The sandwich didn’t take much time to eat, and the remaining "Assistant Liang’s waiting time," Cheng Zhirang completely used for hugging and kissing Mu Qiu.

Movie shooting cycles aren’t as long as TV shows, but it still takes two or three months. Although there’s still a chance to meet on Saturday, he figured he wouldn’t be able to spend much time with her after the program ends, so he was quite clingy before joining the crew.

Mu Qiu had to muster a lot of self-control to push him away, standing at the door, holding his arm for quite a while before she came around, her lips burning hot, even touching a bit hurts.

"I heard your phone ring. Assistant Liang should be here by now? You should head out, if you’re late, someone might spread rumors about you acting like a diva."

"Hmm." At this point, he became less talkative, rubbing her lips with his fingertips, kissed her on the forehead one last time, and opened the door.

Only then did Assistant Liang get out of the car and come over.

Cheng Zhirang put on his sunglasses and mask, transforming from a good home man to a popular actor.

"Then I’m leaving, go inside, it’s very hot outside. Don’t run around in the heat during the day, go to bed early at night... Remember to take my calls."

Mu Qiu stood inside the door, nodding as he spoke, finally giving a meek wave: "I know, it’s not like I’m a child. Call me when you’re settled, eat well, bye."

Why does saying the word "bye" make you feel so reluctant.

Assistant Liang pulled his suitcase into the trunk, Cheng Zhirang took a couple of steps forward, then turned back to look at her.

Just that one glance, and Mu Qiu ran out from inside the door, and they hugged again.

Cheng Zhirang held her tightly, still laughing: "Reluctant?"

"A bit reluctant." Her voice muffled and stuffy.

He said nothing more, quietly held on for a while, it was Mu Qiu who ended up pushing him away first.

"Get in the car, it’s so hot outside."

"Okay."

This time without too much fuss, Cheng Zhirang got in the car, Mu Qiu went back in, the two waved, and the car drove off.

She closed the door and leaned against it, zoning out for a moment, inexplicably sighed.

Living alone feels free, living with someone feels sweet, now going from two to one... suddenly a bit hard to adapt back.

After drinking the last bit of orange juice in the cup, she reached for her phone and laid down on the sofa.

The group chat had been buzzing nonstop these past two days, with her phone vibrating constantly.

Which group? There’s a bunch of them.

For example, this [Three People Become Tigers] group, which is a small chat group with her, Guan Yu, and Li Yang.

[Mu Qiu: Forgive me for saying it again, "Three People Become Tigers" is not a good phrase, can we change the name, or I always feel like I’m entering a sales group]

[Guan Yu: That’s not important, what’s important is the people in the group, the most important is that I’m in the group]

[Mu Qiu: Shu Ran rolling eyes.jpg]

[Guan Yu: Haven’t even asked yet, how come you have time to reply, senior?]

[Mu Qiu: Brother Cheng left, it’s so boring]

[Guan Yu: Spring boudoir loneliness, I understand / Mu Qiu’s meaningful smile.jpg]

[Mu Qiu: All sorts of messy emojis, can you bring out something premium / Shi Yuhuai sneer.jpg]

[Li Yang: You two are so noisy, just the two of you can send so many messages, can you chat privately?]

[Guan Yu: Group chat is to show you some respect, there are so many groups and I’m only speaking in this one, that’s already considerate, haven’t even paid attention to Brother Huai’s messages in the other group]

[Li Yang: Thank you]

[Mu Qiu: Li Yang, you actually have time to message, the shocking news from your team even Brother Cheng who cares nothing about idol affairs has heard about it]