"What's going on? Don't just stand there!" Wen Xuanyuan asked impatiently.
Qiao Xinyue snapped back to reality, but her expression was still one of disbelief. "He went public."
Such a simple, direct sentence.
Yet, it made her heart flutter, and gave her an immense sense of security and moved her deeply.
"Ahhhhhh..."
Wen Xuanyuan's way of expressing excitement was to shriek with joy.
Xia Wantang immediately caught a buzz, and her cheeks inexplicably felt warm. What kind of divine romance was this? It was so enviable.
She asked curiously, "How did he go public?"
Qiao Xinyue's face was flushed. She felt too shy to utter the brief sentence.
"I know, I know!"
Wen Xuanyuan immediately searched for news on other social media platforms and sure enough, found related information.
"My brother said, 'That's right, she's my girlfriend.' He posted a picture of us together. Hahaha... So manly, so cool."
She proudly clicked on the comment section, expecting the rabid fans to finally be subdued. But the next moment, she was dumbfounded.
"I'm switching to the opposition. Who knew he'd like someone like that."
"Holy crap, I'm unfollowing. You've blinded me."
"Where's my knife? Are you crazy or am I?"
...
The comment section was filled with wails. At this rate, Wen Yan's career would likely plummet.
Wen Xuanyuan felt a complex mix of emotions.
With a complicated expression, she opened Wen Yan's profile on that social platform.
She remembered he used to have over seventy million followers, but now it was just over sixty million. The fan defection was severe.
This was just the impact of revealing their relationship. Now that it was public, the impact would likely be even worse.
Qiao Xinyue and Xia Wantang both noticed the change in her expression, and all their earlier happiness vanished.
"What's wrong?" Qiao Xinyue asked nervously.
Wen Xuanyuan's eyes flickered, and she vaguely said, "Nothing, just some jealous haters. Don't pay them any mind."
But Qiao Xinyue felt that something was not that simple.
Although she hadn't known Wen Xuanyuan for long, she understood her well. Her reaction was off. If she wasn't going to say anything, then she'd find out the reason herself.
Wen Xuanyuan wanted to stop her but didn't know how to. This was something that couldn't be hidden forever; Qiao Xinyue would find out eventually.
Now, news of Wen Yan going public with his relationship was all over social media. Information spread incredibly fast online, covering everything in a short period.
Qiao Xinyue kept scrolling through her phone, her expression growing increasingly somber.
Seeing this, Xia Wantang quietly asked Wen Xuanyuan, "What's going on?"
Wen Xuanyuan naturally didn't hide it from her.
"How could this happen..."
Qiao Xinyue couldn't help but tear up. Although this situation was expected, she hadn't anticipated it would be this severe.
If this continued, Wen Yan's acting career might very well end here.
Honestly, she no longer cared about whether it was public or not. What mattered was what was in her heart.
She was a fan of Wen Yan herself. If the price of dating him was him losing everything he had now, then she'd rather not be with Wen Yan.
Only true fans and he himself knew how difficult it was for him to reach his current peak since his debut.
Thinking of this, tears streamed down her face, falling like heavy drops onto her heart, striking it with each impact.
"Yueyue, don't cry..."
Wen Xuanyuan panicked, not knowing how to comfort her.
As Wen Yan's sister, she naturally knew how hard he had worked to get where he was.
It would be such a shame if it all ended here.
Xia Wantang also fell silent, feeling very down. The only sound in the room was Qiao Xinyue's sobbing.
The baby seemed to sense her emotions, kicking her gently.
She stroked her belly. The baby playfully interacted with her, but she was in no mood to marvel at the wonders of life right now.
After a long while.
Qiao Xinyue's emotions calmed down. She dialed Wen Yan's number.
On Wen Yan's end, she could hear the sound of wind blowing and cars whizzing by.
He was likely driving.
"Hello, Xinyue, why aren't you asleep so late?"
Although his voice was gentle and calm, Qiao Xinyue still detected a trace of fatigue.
She couldn't hold back anymore and choked out, "You big dummy, why did you have to go public? Now look, all your fans are gone."
"Don't cry," Wen Yan said softly, comforting her. "I'm an actor, a singer, not an idol, not a celebrity. I can't stay unmarried and not date forever.
I think going public is a responsible act, responsible to you, and responsible to us.
So don't be sad. What remains is what we truly possess. Those who leave will leave eventually."
Qiao Xinyue suppressed her sobs, covering her mouth. Amidst the bitterness, a touch of sweetness was added.
Wen Yan didn't hang up but remained silent, just driving. He was waiting for Qiao Xinyue to calm down.
Qiao Xinyue's voice was hoarse from crying. The situation was settled, irreversible, and she could only accept it.
"Drive safely. Thank you."
Thank you for your indulgence, thank you for your sense of security...
"What are you thanking me for? You silly girl. It's late, go to sleep. I'll pick you and Xuanyuan up tomorrow."
Wen Yan's tone was light, clearly not taking the matter too seriously.
This incident was quite significant, and he probably couldn't hide it from his family anymore. He'd have to go back and explain.
This was a decision he had considered for a long time. Instead of hiding, it was better to be open.
Many people were watching him. Since he was with Qiao Xinyue, they would undoubtedly meet often in the future.
If rumors started flying, and gossip ensued daily, it would not only deceive fans but also affect their relationship.
Therefore, going public was the best option.
After the call ended.
Qiao Xinyue couldn't help but cry again. But as she cried, she also smiled. What a mess this had caused.
"Oh, come on, don't be sad. I think my brother did the right thing."
Wen Xuanyuan said with a chuckle, "Besides, not everyone is saying bad things. Some are saying my brother is a true man, and there aren't many who dare to go public with their relationships."
Looking at the entire entertainment industry, there were truly few like him who dared to take responsibility for their actions.
There would certainly be an impact, but Wen Yan's reputation was built on his talent. He still had opportunities to reach the pinnacle in the future.
It would just require some time for him to reflect and regroup. Perhaps in a few years, those fans would look back at today and understand his actions.
It took nearly an hour for Weibo to return to normal.
Wen Xuanyuan couldn't resist posting a photo of herself with Wen Yan, and another with Qiao Xinyue, on social media.
She revealed her identity and fiercely mocked the rabid fans, finally feeling some relief.
Her Weibo account gained popularity, with a rapid increase in followers.
However, she disabled the comment function, preventing them from discussing and proudly declared:
"This young lady was spoiled at home and dislikes others gossiping about her."
Although there were twists and turns, the outcome was at least satisfactory for all of them.
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