Before Going on a Variety Show, the Actress Lost Her Memory - Chapter 25

“I knew Yu Zai was funny, but I never realized she could be this hilarious! So she only acts and avoids variety shows to maintain her image?”

“Hahaha, true fans have always known Yu Zai is a natural comedian. Before she got married, she used to treat her Weibo like a personal diary, posting whatever came to mind. She even did mukbangs for her fans sometimes. After getting married, she vanished completely, which is why fans say Best Actress Xi stole their wife and must pay the ultimate price!”

“Yu Zai’s fine, but if Best Actress Xi sang ‘All of Love,’ I’d gladly live in a mansion and drive a luxury car!”

“I can’t wait! The show’s producers really know how to play this game.”

“……”

Yu Wenyu obediently held the microphone, appearing calm, but her mind had already wandered off.

How is Sister Xi, with that ethereal face, supposed to sing ‘All of Love’?!

From the moment Yu Wenyu drew the truth or dare card to the present moment, as they stood holding microphones waiting for the music to start, neither woman had uttered a single word.

Xi Xiuyun’s expression remained unchanged, as if she were accustomed to indulging Yu Wenyu’s whims.

Everyone expected Yu Wenyu to start singing first, but the moment Xi Xiuyun’s low, sultry voice filled the air, all eyes turned to her in surprise.

“If you don’t love me, give my heart back…”

As Xi Xiuyun sang, she walked toward Yu Wenyu. Reaching her side, she reached out and gently twirled a strand of Yu Wenyu’s hair around her finger, her touch brimming with tenderness.

Yu Wenyu, already mortified, blushed crimson like a cooked shrimp under Xi Xiuyun’s teasing.

But since she had already started singing, she couldn’t back down now. Even for the sake of the performance, she had to continue.

It wasn’t because she didn’t want Xi Xiuyun to tease her.

Yu Wenyu brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and gently pushed Xi Xiuyun’s shoulder, forcing her to retreat step by step.

“If you still love me, don’t say a word…”

Thus, a bizarre yet harmonious scene unfolded. Though they were singing “All Love,” the atmosphere between them was charged with ambiguous tenderness.

The strikingly beautiful woman pressed her index finger against the chest of the ethereal beauty, whose loose hair cascaded to her heart.

Her finger twirled through the dark strands, a hundred emotions swirling in that gentle touch.

“I’m speechless. How did they manage to make ‘All Love’ sound like a love song? If my ears weren’t still working, I’d never believe they were singing this song with those expressions.”

“Laughing so hard! Yu Wenyu must have practiced this secretly a million times. How else could she sing it so flawlessly?”

“Don’t you think this part would be incredibly seductive with different music?”

“I agree! I hope some talented editor sees this. The moment Yu Wenyu pressed her finger against Xi Xiuyun’s back as she retreated was absolutely dripping with allure.”

“Seriously! I actually thought Yu Wenyu looked so dominant at that moment.”

Meanwhile, the subjects of this discussion were still singing. Yu Wenyu had gradually adjusted and felt less awkward.

Now, she just needed to finish the song.

Yu Wenyu had a remarkable quality: though easily embarrassed and prone to awkwardness, she could naturally showcase her true self with just a little time to compose herself. This uninhibited charm was particularly captivating.

Though an actress, Yu Wenyu possessed a unique charisma on stage.

Many had once claimed that with her stunning looks and figure, she could have become the undisputed top idol.

But Yu Wenyu later proved herself through her work and awards, making such career-diminishing remarks unnecessary.

As the song ended, Yu Wenyu only hoped her luck would finally turn.

With a nervous heart, she spun the bottle again.

This time, fate didn’t mock her. The bottle pointed to Xiao Huili.

Xiao Huili’s early coronation as queen wasn’t solely due to her own inherent talent, which ensured she wouldn’t be overlooked.

More importantly, her ethereal and resonant voice was truly unique in the entertainment industry.

Thus, even though many initially doubted her relationship with Su Junwan—and the couple had been forced to announce it after being photographed together—Xiao Huili’s position in the industry remained unshaken.

Fans and casual observers knew very little about Xiao Huili. She kept a low profile, her movements shrouded in mystery.

She rarely held concerts and spoke sparingly even when appearing on variety shows with Su Junwan.

Had it not been for Xiao Huili’s striking beauty, the public’s impression of her might have been limited solely to her music.

Faced with the enigmatic Xiao Huili, everyone eagerly anticipated her choice.

Xiao Huili pursed her lips, hesitated briefly, and said, “I choose Truth.”

She drew the Truth card, which boldly read: “Confess to your partner about a recent lie you told.”

The question was tantalizing. Not only did it whet the appetites of viewers watching the live stream, but Yu Wenyu, who was present, was also eager for gossip.

During the reenactment of a classic scene earlier that day, Yu Wenyu had sensed something strange about the dynamic between the two women.

Having witnessed countless dramas in the entertainment industry, Yu Wenyu had already formed her own preliminary theories.

What thrilled her most was Su Junwan’s veiled actions tonight, which sent Yu Wenyu, who had spent three years at home devouring over a hundred yuri novels, into a whirlwind of romantic fantasies.

Yu Wenyu: Ugh, my family just doesn’t get it—the “chasing after your wife in a fiery hellscape” trope is so good!

Being right there in the moment, Yu Wenyu desperately wanted to ship them hard, but first, she needed to confirm one thing.

She glanced subtly at Xi Xiuyun, who was already looking at her.

No words were needed between them. Xi Xiuyun understood Yu Wenyu’s question.

But nodding would be too obvious, so Xi Xiuyun merely raised an eyebrow, signaling that things were indeed as Yu Wenyu suspected.

Yu Wenyu wanted to scream with excitement. She could see that both women still harbored feelings for each other.

This revelation was crucial. Yu Wenyu’s gaze locked intensely on Xiao Huili.

She resolved to miss not a single micro-expression on Xiao Huili’s face. Today, she was determined to ship this front-row couple.

Meanwhile, Xiao Huili remained silent for an extended moment, picking up the microphone but hesitating to speak.

All eyes were fixed on her.

Had anyone noticed Su Junwan, they would have seen a hint of amusement flickering across her face, as if she were enjoying the unfolding drama.

After a long silence, Xiao Huili finally spoke: “During our break today, she asked me why I changed the script during the performance.”

I said I was just jealous that she wasn’t focused on us at that moment, so I couldn’t help myself.

But the truth is, I did it on purpose. I wanted to firmly tie her and me together in front of everyone.

That way, she wouldn’t even think about leaving me again.

Xiao Huili chose to conceal that last sentence. She was also grateful for tonight’s argument; otherwise, her previous lie—that she didn’t genuinely want a divorce—would have been exposed.

Xiao Huili’s statement was like a massive piece of candy stuffed into the mouths of the CP fans, who immediately started doing sit-ups in excitement.

The fans were thrilled, and Xiao Huili was satisfied too. But Su Junwan wasn’t the only one who was displeased.

Su Junwan felt that Xiao Huili was still lying. Her ambiguous words were simply a way to maximize profits during their contract period.

So Su Junwan still believed she was just a stepping stone for Xiao Huili’s path to fame and fortune.

Yu Wenyu’s dissatisfaction stemmed from the fact that this wasn’t what she wanted to hear.

But she also knew Xiao Huili would never reveal the truth voluntarily.

Firstly, if she did, she would completely lose any chance of being with Su Junwan.

Secondly, this revelation would inevitably bring backlash upon both of them, potentially leading to their expulsion from the entertainment industry for deceiving the audience.

Considering all factors, neither Xiao Huili nor Su Junwan would reveal the truth.

They might even do things they didn’t want to in order to maintain their cover story.

Only the thought of future “shipping” material allowed Yu Wenyu to grudgingly accept that she hadn’t heard what she wanted to hear.

The last person dissatisfied was Xi Xiuyun, though her frustration was directed more at herself.

By having someone investigate the matter, she had inadvertently made it easier for Yu Wenyu to indulge in her “shipping” obsession. But how much of Yu Wenyu’s attention would now be diverted?

Xi Xiuyun wondered if she was truly spending too little time with Yu Wenyu, driving her to seek dopamine through shipping.

Yet when she met Yu Wenyu’s excited gaze, Xi Xiuyun realized perhaps this wasn’t so bad after all.

At least Yu Wenyu was genuinely happy. And while Xi Xiuyun disliked gossip, she could still help Yu Wenyu investigate matters.

This way, Yu Wenyu could participate without worrying about her need to share leading her to befriend more people and shift her focus onto others.

Xi Xiuyun knew her possessive thoughts were excessive and that she shouldn’t deliberately restrict Yu Wenyu’s social circle.

But she couldn’t help it. The thought of Yu Wenyu sharing everything with someone else…

Whenever Xi Xiuyun saw Yu Wenyu smiling warmly at others, her eyes reflecting their images, a sense of losing control would surge through her. She would spiral into wild, irrational thoughts.

The consequence of these wild thoughts was a mental exhaustion brought on by excessive medication.

And wasn’t her desire to hide her vulnerability from Yu Wenyu itself a form of concealment?

But if she were to hide away as she had four years ago, what would happen if Yu Wenyu came looking for her while she was delirious?

Xi Xiuyun knew such a thing could never happen again. She couldn’t risk it.

So she could only silently indulge her possessiveness within the bounds of reason, concealing it beneath layers of masks.

She had maintained this facade for three years, but in the end, she lost her balance, trapped in her emotions with no way out.

She had naively believed that keeping her distance from Yu Wenyu would alleviate her possessiveness.

But in reality, the further she drifted from Yu Wenyu, the more panicked Xi Xiuyun’s heart became.

And just as she was beginning to question her actions over the past three years, the car accident happened.

Amnesia, followed by the recovery of her memories—these absurd events had all occurred within a mere half-month.

Now, having finally pieced everything together, she found herself unable to take even the first step toward genuine change.