After a Dating Show with My Rival Movie Queen Went Viral, We Were Forced to Live Together - Chapter 5

Whoosh!

The bullet comments erupted into a frenzy.

Haohao! Chi Yu’s nickname is Haohao!

They’re using nicknames this intimately? I refuse to believe they’re not together!

They’re on a dating show together, and Ruan Feiyu herself confirmed it! It’s definitely real. Ennai’s negotiations with the production team were to secure work for Chi Yu!

Oh my god! The good news is Chi Yu is getting more screen time. The bad news is… she and Ruan Feiyu might be making things official!

Holy moly! Ruan Feiyu is practically clinging to Chi Yu!

Their status is completely mismatched. Ruan Feiyu is practically an A-list star, while Chi Yu is barely a C-lister. If Ruan Feiyu is being this proactive, they must be serious, right?

Exactly! How can this not count as the main couple officially confirming their relationship?!

As the bullet comments flooded the screen, the V50 account quietly slipped away unnoticed.

Throughout the entire exchange, it hadn’t uttered a single word or taken any action.

Apart from the unavoidable dazzling entrance animation, it left no trace behind.

#Ruan Feiyu & Chi Yu Suspected to Be Making Their Relationship Official#

The trending topic had already climbed into the top ten.

Since entering the industry, Chi Yu had never achieved such a high ranking on the trending list. Yet now that she had, she felt strangely uneasy.

The utterly boring yet tumultuous live stream had ended. Chi Yu confirmed her phone was off and turned to Ruan Feiyu.

“Sister Feiyu, I want to know what this means.”

Ruan Feiyu pressed her lips together, the color draining from them until the pale patches slowly regained their natural hue.

“I’m sorry. I just… I was a little happy knowing you’d be on this dating show too.”

“But how did you know?”

“……”

“I… I…” Ruan Feiyu stammered, unable to answer.

“I haven’t signed the final contract for this project yet, so I don’t even know if I’ll be on it.”

Chi Yu paused, then stood up and walked to the boss’s desk. She sat on the edge, picked up a lollipop, and pinched the wrapper between her nails, smiling. “Since it’s not even confirmed, I think I’ll pass.”

“I’ll just tease the fans a bit today. It’s not worth going on the show anyway.”

“You didn’t really want to go up there to find a date, did you?”

Ruan Feiyu was getting anxious. She tried to stand up and grab Chi Yu, but Jin Hongjin pressed her shoulder down. “Feiyu, that’s a bit unfair.”

The seat next to her was now empty, leaving only a faint impression on the leather sofa.

Ruan Feiyu felt a sudden emptiness in her chest.

Jin Hongjin continued, “You’re in the entertainment industry too… Feiyu, you should know you’ve gone too far.”

Ruan Feiyu’s breathing became erratic. She lowered her gaze. “I was just… just so happy. I lost control for a moment. I’m sorry.”

The room fell silent. No one responded.

Even she knew her explanation sounded utterly unconvincing.

How could someone who had been in the industry for so long not know that unconfirmed projects shouldn’t be casually revealed?

“Forget it,” Chi Yu said, tearing open the lollipop wrapper and tilting her chin slightly. “Dahong, if you have time, please take Sister Feiyu home. This bar isn’t suitable for someone so innocent.”

Jin Hongjin nodded. “Feiyu, let’s go.”

Clearly dismissed, Ruan Feiyu remained seated, her hand clenching the strap of her handbag.

“Alright, alright, it’s not as bad as it seems. Maybe it’s a new opportunity. We won’t know until we try. There might be someone even more suitable for you than Gu Yuan.”

A long silence followed these words.

Chi Yu, lollipop in her mouth, strode over to Ruan Feiyu, her pale legs flashing.

She knelt, her knees pressing against Ruan Feiyu’s, bending almost ninety degrees to lean in and smile at the woman on the sofa. The smile carried a hint of intimacy and teasing.

With a soft click, the lollipop’s plastic stick scraped against her pearly teeth, making a faint sound as her pink tongue flicked it to the side.

A round bulge appeared in her pale cheek.

Chi Yu chuckled softly, her gaze fixed on Ruan Feiyu’s eyes.

“What does this have to do with you?”

“……”

“But, but…”

But at this very moment, Gu Yuan was right below them, separated only by a relatively short distance and a glass curtain wall.

“……”

Ruan Feiyu tilted her head back. “Yes, that’s right. You and Gu Yuan broke up. It’s normal for others to want a chance. Just… just…”

She was about to say more when a finger pressed against her lips.

Chi Yu smiled and shook her head. “Playing around with you wouldn’t have been a problem, Sister Feiyu, but you’re too eager. It’s no fun anymore.”

A sweet fragrance filled the space between them. Ruan Feiyu’s heart raced wildly as she swallowed hard.

But Chi Yu’s finger had already withdrawn.

“Just… just…”

“Wrong again. My name is Chi Yu.”

Chi Yu maintained her pose, her eyes curving into a sweet, crescent-shaped smile.

“You’re no fun, Sister Feiyu. I won’t play with you anymore.”

“……”

In the second-floor office of “Obsession,” Chi Yu sat alone.

Chi Yu was a whirlwind of energy when she was in a lively mood, but when she quieted down, she seemed utterly detached from the world around her.

As she scrolled through her phone, watching the online discussions unfold, a flurry of WeChat messages flooded in.

With a flick of her finger, she dismissed the notifications without a second glance.

Only Lu Man’s persistent phone call finally shattered the tranquility.

Ring-ring, ring-ring

The shrill electronic tone, mimicking an old-fashioned bell, pierced the room.

Sighing, Chi Yu answered the call, her voice laced with amusement. “Sister Manman.”

A long silence stretched from the other end of the line before Lu Man finally exhaled heavily. “Xiao Chi, do you want to explain what happened tonight?”

“Nothing happened. It was just a misunderstanding.”

Even with her manager’s growing impatience, Chi Yu patiently offered vague reassurances.

Lu Man seemed at a loss for words, letting out another exasperated sigh to vent her frustration.

“The PR team is handling it, but after speaking with Ruan Feiyu’s team, we all agreed it’s best not to overreact. We just need to steer the narrative. Honestly, this could even work in your favor.”

“Xiao Chi, I never knew you knew so many A-list celebrities and top influencers in the entertainment industry.”

So many?

Ennai was a small agency; even their top stars weren’t truly considered industry leaders.

When the Ruan Feiyu incident broke, the PR team was completely stunned. It was Lu Man who proactively contacted Ruan Feiyu’s team to see if they could turn the situation into a PR opportunity by promoting a fake romance.

Chi Yu smiled faintly. “That incident earlier was just an accident.”

It was certainly unexpected. No one could have predicted Ruan Feiyu would suddenly appear on camera and say those things.

“It’s not just that…” Lu Man hesitated, then paused before speaking solemnly, “Xiao Chi, remember that dating show, Love’s Heartbeat, I mentioned? The executive producer contacted me, accusing us of leaking the unannounced cast list…”

“Oh, that,” Chi Yu said casually, picking up a strand of hair near her temple and twirling it between her fingers. Her slender, pale fingertips stirred the ends of her long hair in gentle, rhythmic motions. “Sister Manman, don’t feel pressured.”

“I won’t be participating.”