Xia Wei Liang wanted to say she hadn't, but she found that those simple three words were a bit difficult.
Xiao Yi looked at her, then slowly withdrew his gaze. He chuckled and said, "You don't need to say anything, I know."
"No, you don't know anything."
Xia Wei Liang wanted to explain, but she couldn't tell him what had happened after her rebirth.
"Uh... Brother Yi, I'll interrupt for a moment, that... we've arrived."
The car had already stopped, causing a stir and commotion.
It was really not a suitable time for heart-to-heart talks!
Otherwise, Da Yang Jun wouldn't have chimed in at this critical juncture, making himself, the number two, seem so unprofessional!
Xiao Yi took a deep breath and smiled as if nothing had happened. "Let's get out."
"..."
Xia Wei Liang felt a knot in her heart.
He opened the car door, and a wave of screams erupted from the other side: "Brother Yi! Brother Yi, I love you!"
"Ahhh! It's God Yi! It's really him!"
Yan Zhi had already been waiting outside to manage the fans. Fortunately, Xiao Yi's fans were generally rational and self-disciplined, with only a few impulsive and fanatical ones who rushed forward recklessly.
"Hey! Sister, be careful! How many times have you rushed over already!"
Yan Zhi was struggling to hold them back, feeling that his small physique made him prone to being overwhelmed.
Seeing too many fans in front of him, Xiao Yi simply raised his hand to signal for calm, and the fans quieted down considerably.
Then, he stepped aside and led Xia Wei Liang out.
The moment she appeared, the scene spiraled out of control again.
This was their first public appearance together since the livestream announcement, and it was so sudden and unexpected!
Yi Mi's feelings towards her were actually quite complex. After all, she was the first girlfriend Xiao Yi had publicly acknowledged. Thinking positively: she was a girlfriend, not a boyfriend!
Secondly, apart from her acting, Xia Wei Liang really had no real flaws.
Even the mystery of her background had been solved; she had been persecuted by the Liu family all along, and was essentially a simple-minded girl, quite pitiable.
As for her appearance, in the entire entertainment industry, if not the absolute best among actresses, she was certainly at the very top!
But the problem was, why was it "her"?
This "her" could be replaced by any woman standing beside Xiao Yi, and no matter who it was, they would likely ask the same question and face scrutiny.
Therefore, rational fans would analyze each person individually and not escalate things too much.
But some people just couldn't grasp the situation, yelling at Xia Wei Liang, "You don't deserve him," "Stay away from my brother," "You're not worthy," and so on...
Xiao Yi's eyes darkened, and his expression immediately turned stern.
Just as he was about to speak, his arm was suddenly linked.
He looked down and met Xia Wei Liang's smiling eyes, which were dewy and seemed to hold a sky full of stars.
"Ignore them," she said softly.
This kind of scene was nothing to Xia Wei Liang. On the contrary, the more they cursed, the more she intended to be vibrant!
Did she not deserve him just because they said so?
Heh, this sister felt she deserved him with all her might!
So, she linked her arm with Xiao Yi's and walked through the crowd with the stride of someone declaring, "I am the rightful queen, you all step aside."
Some of the aggression in Xiao Yi's demeanor subsided. He let her link her arm tightly, her small form pressed against his side, making him want to protect her with all his might.
Xia Wei Liang had led him through the crowd solely on the strength of her courage, but as soon as they got out, she felt dazed. The building opposite had a prominent sign that read "Hua Tian Entertainment," so this was Xi En's company?
Why were they here?
Even if Xiao Yi had business to discuss, why bring her along?
Seeing her hesitation, Xiao Yi directly took her hand and led her inside.
The entire Hua Tian Entertainment was buzzing with the news of their arrival.
It was no exaggeration to say that these two were the walking GDP of the entertainment industry!
With them present, it meant heat and topics would soar, even for an entertainment company!
Mr. Liu had already made arrangements with Xiao Yi, but he hadn't expected Xia Wei Liang to appear. For others, this was a pleasant surprise, but for Mr. Liu, things were becoming a bit tricky.
"Xiao Yi, please, come in!"
Mr. Liu ushered them directly into his office.
Upon entering, Xia Wei Liang unexpectedly saw a familiar face.
"Brother En?"
She knew that Mr. Liu had given Xi En his start, which was why, regardless of the offers from the outside world, he had remained steadfast and never left Hua Tian.
Mr. Liu, in turn, appreciated his loyalty and gifted him company shares as a bonus.
As a result, they achieved mutual success. Under Xi En's guidance, Hua Tian had produced several hit dramas, securing its position as the top domestic drama production house.
So, if they were here for business, it wasn't surprising for Xi En to be present.
Xi En smiled and nodded at Xia Wei Liang. The gold-rimmed glasses perched on his nose added a touch of refined, almost ascetic charm.
He then smiled at Xiao Yi and said, "Your livestream refreshed my perception of you."
Although two days had passed since the last livestream, Xia Wei Liang had a feeling he was referring to that one.
Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow and replied unhurriedly, "That means you still don't know me well enough."
This subtle hint of animosity was suffocating!
Indeed, kings do not see kings!
Xia Wei Liang looked at Mr. Liu, who had a pained expression. Even though he favored his own artist, Xiao Yi was not someone to be offended lightly!
Therefore, Mr. Liu cut straight to the chase: "Regarding what you mentioned about wanting to hold Xia Yi Ran accountable..."
Xia Wei Liang froze and turned to look at Xiao Yi.
He sat calmly beside her, his eyes half-closed, appearing as serene as a meditating monk, making it impossible to guess his thoughts.
Mr. Liu continued, "I personally assigned people to investigate this matter. The news was indeed released by her, however... uh, she didn't fabricate the facts..."
As Mr. Liu spoke, he repeatedly wiped his forehead with a tissue.
At this juncture, every move of Hua Tian was under scrutiny. He had always projected an image of loyalty and righteousness. If he were to fire Xia Yi Ran directly now, he would inevitably be accused of abandoning her after she served her purpose.
"Mr. Liu, please be direct."
Xiao Yi had anticipated the outcome before coming. His personal visit was merely to hear it from Mr. Liu himself, making it clear that no one would be allowed to get away with anything easily!
"Uh..."
It was indeed difficult for Mr. Liu to openly defend Xia Yi Ran in front of the wronged party.
Xi En suddenly interjected, "What Mr. Liu means is that our company has its own rules, and we do not make decisions about someone's employment based on public opinion. That would be no different from kicking a donkey after it has carried its load. Hua Tian would never do something that would chill the hearts of its employees."
Mr. Liu snapped his fingers, "Exactly! That's precisely what I mean!"