Xia Qingtian’s comment section was filled with well wishes.
During the trainee reality show, many had shipped the "cold, domineering CEO and his muddled assistant" couple. Now that their favorite ship had sailed, they immediately rewatched the show, only to discover there was far too much sweetness!
Mr. Gu’s gaze towards Xia Qingtian was so gentle and doting it was almost dripping with affection!
Even when Xia Qingtian was muddled, led them the wrong way, and then earnestly made excuses, Mr. Gu’s eyes only held love!
It was pure love!
While the "Little Suns" cheered, Ling Feng Han's fans were displeased.
Apart from a portion of rational fans who chose to bless them, most adopted a wait-and-see attitude or resorted to outright verbal abuse.
"So, Xia Qingtian, you're good enough for Mr. Gu, but not for our idol, huh!
Calling you a capitalistic oppressor of law was actually an understatement!
You are truly a capitalistic oppressor of law and a greedy social climber!"
Good heavens… Seeing this line of reasoning, the "Little Suns" and neutral observers were stunned.
So, no matter what Xia Qingtian did, it was wrong?
If she chose your idol, it was because Xia Qingtian coerced, bribed, and acted shamelessly, a capitalistic oppressor of law.
If she chose Mr. Gu, it was because Xia Qingtian was greedy for vanity and only cared about money, a capitalistic oppressor of law.
If she had chosen someone worse than these two, they probably would have called Xia Qingtian blind and wicked capitalist.
Good heavens, so it didn't matter what Xia Qingtian did; having money was the original sin!
Xia Qingtian didn't idle either. After pondering for a moment while staring at her phone, she reposted Ling Feng Han's Weibo post, leaving a message: "Xia Qingtian v: Idol, I've infiltrated the higher ranks. Feel free to create and release music; I'll never have too much! You release songs, I'll make them popular. Let's work hard to make you the number one artist!"
Ling Feng Han smiled upon seeing Xia Qingtian's reply. He immediately understood her intention. He reposted and replied to her post: "Gu’s Entertainment - Ling Feng Han: Alright, Boss Lady! I'll definitely work hard! Those ten pairs of socks from back then weren't sent in vain. I'll send ten more another day!"
With their back-and-forth exchange, Ling Feng Han's fans, who had been instigated, also recalled the friendship between Ling Feng Han and Xia Qingtian over those ten pairs of socks. They realized they had been a bit excessive. Immediately, those who needed to delete comments did so, those who needed to apologize did so, and soon they made peace with the "Little Suns."
The two idols were good friends, so there was no point in them bickering.
Afterward, anyone who tried to instigate discord was clearly a disguised hater or paid trolls. A Level 2 account with a profile picture, clearly a newly created account solely for causing trouble.
When everyone ignored them, these troublemakers felt frustrated.
"Why does it feel like earning money related to Xia Qingtian is always so difficult?"
"Damn it, I'm never taking on jobs related to Xia Qingtian again."
"No amount of money will make me accept it!"
"So unlucky!"
Meanwhile, Xia Qingtian was scrolling through her phone while chatting with Li Mengxiao.
Li Mengxiao felt very apologetic about the online drama and kept apologizing to Xia Qingtian.
Xia Qingtian knew Li Mengxiao's personality and understood that this matter had nothing to do with them. So, she comforted Li Mengxiao thoroughly, telling her to take good care of her pregnancy and even saying she would be the godmother to her child once it was born.
Li Mengxiao was naturally happy. After chatting with Xia Qingtian for a while longer, she went to rest.
"We've arrived." After parking the car steadily, Gu Yaoyang turned to look at Xia Qingtian. "Shall I go in with you?"
"Alright." Xia Qingtian put away her phone and turned to look at the large open gate, feeling a little uneasy.
She had originally intended to come back alone, but Gu Yaoyang had proactively offered to drive her, so she hadn't refused.
Although it wasn't Gu Yaoyang's first time at the Xia family home, this time was clearly different from before.
Having lived two lives, this was her first time bringing a boyfriend home.
Silently swallowing a gulp, Xia Qingtian got out of the car.
At the same time, the entire Xia family was sitting on the sofa.
"The online commotion has been so intense," Aunt Liu said, frowning. She felt that Qingtian had it too hard. Every word and action of hers was being watched, leaving her no freedom.
For a young girl, just visiting a friend's house was being rumored about like that.
It was as if their Qingtian had become a rich, wicked bully who forcibly snatched men, with everyone calling her a "capitalistic oppressor of law." She couldn't bear to look!
"Sister is upright and proper; she's nothing like what they say!" Xia Qingyu's brows were tightly furrowed. She didn't believe the online narrative at all. What she cared about was something else now.
Damn it, she cared so much!
"Mhm." Xia Shang nodded, his gaze somber.
His Qingtian was the gentlest and kindest girl; she would never abuse her power to mess with others.
"I actually think Qingtian has good taste," Miao Tong said, scrolling on her phone screen. "Ling Feng Han is quite good-looking, and Mr. Gu is also handsome. Both are good."
"Don't worry, I've contacted Mr. Gu. He'll resolve this matter," Xia Honglang said, appearing the most composed. "Don't worry, everything will be fine tomorrow."
"You think Mr. Gu can be relied upon?" Xia Qingyu raised an eyebrow slightly before speaking. "What did Sister mean by that post?"
"It's just public relations, a common occurrence in the entertainment industry," Xia Honglang replied casually. "They'll clarify things after some time."
"Clarify?" Xia Qingyu narrowed her eyes dangerously. She didn't think things would be so simple.
Just then, Xia Qingtian and Gu Yaoyang entered side-by-side.
Seeing Xia Qingtian return, Xia Qingyu's eyes lit up, and she was about to get up to greet her. However, upon seeing Gu Yaoyang beside Xia Qingtian, the light in Xia Qingyu's eyes dimmed a little.
"Qingtian, are you alright?" Aunt Liu was the first to step forward, showing concern.
"I'm fine. This is a society governed by law; what could happen to me?" Xia Qingtian chuckled.
"It's hard to say. The internet is saying you're a lawless rogue under the guise of capitalism~" Miao Tong said, shaking her phone and speaking playfully.
"If that were true, others would be in trouble," Xia Qingtian said with a smile.
"It's good that you're alright." Seeing that Xia Qingtian didn't seem to be in any trouble, Xia Honglang smiled and stepped forward. "Mr. Gu, thank you for your trouble."
"It's nothing, it's what I should do." Gu Yaoyang's tone was also a little softer than usual.
"Mr. Gu, has there been a resolution regarding the online matter?" Xia Qingyu asked, her eyes fixed on Gu Yaoyang.
"What resolution or no resolution? Anyone with eyes can see it's a rumor," Xia Honglang said with a smile.
"Then why did you specifically call to inquire?" Xia Qingtian didn't spare Xia Honglang any face. The tone and attitude of Xia Honglang at that time, asking Gu Yaoyang to take the call, were superfluous and unlike an "anyone with eyes."
"I, I wasn't..." Xia Honglang stammered, unable to finish.
He was just worried and flustered!
"I'm asking about the two posts that Sister and Mr. Gu made," Xia Qingyu's concern was about this.
She didn't believe that Xia Qingtian would make a public announcement just for public relations.