Being the Diva’s Rumored Girlfriend [Entertainment Industry] - Chapter 22

Mi Man didn’t know how she had fallen asleep, nor could she remember when she had drifted off.

All she knew was that when she woke up, her chest felt so heavy she could barely breathe, as if a massive stone was pressing down on her.

“Mmm…”

Slowly opening her eyes, the first thing that greeted her was a large, yellow-and-white furry rear end.

And that thick tail swaying before her like a little tree branch…

A fat cat was sitting on her chest!

Mi Man bolted upright, sending Guazi tumbling off her body.

“Meow—”

The disgruntled orange tabby shot her a fierce glare before waddling out the door with its tail in the air.

Watching it leave, Mi Man suddenly remembered what had happened last night—she and Mu Yunshu had been practicing dancing in the living room, and then while practicing…

They had kissed?!?!?!?

!!!!!!!!!!

Mi Man’s face instantly flushed crimson before turning pale, her mind screaming in panic!!!

Oh god, how could she have kissed Mu Yunshu?!

And she seemed to have agreed to date her too!!!

Covering her face, Mi Man turned as red as a boiled lobster.

She hadn’t even been drinking last night—her mind had been perfectly clear—so why had she agreed to Mu Yunshu’s proposal?

Just remembering the gentle touch of their lips last night made Mi Man want to dig a hole and disappear forever!!!

‘Knock knock—’

Mu Yunshu, still wearing yesterday’s nightgown, leaned lazily against the doorframe and rapped twice.

“Awake?”

Peeking through her fingers at Mu Yunshu—

Why?

Why did she look like nothing had happened at all???

Was she the only one who cared about this???

Or was she the only one making such a big deal out of it???

Watching her girlfriend curled up on the bed in stunned silence, Mu Yunshu found her expressions incredibly entertaining. Even without words, her thoughts were written all over her face.

Mu Yunshu felt her heart itch with affection, licking her dry lips as she recalled last night’s taste.

The first day of their relationship couldn’t be wasted, after all.

Stepping forward, Mu Yunshu bent down to lift Mi Man’s chin, planting a light kiss on her lips before smiling bewitchingly: “Good morning. That’s today’s morning kiss.”

Mi Man froze, her face instantly burning scarlet!!

Why did this woman keep touching her without warning!!

Kissing her again and again and again!

Hadn’t she gotten enough last night?!?!

After dragging a tearful Mi Man through their morning routine, Mu Yunshu checked the time—no chance for breakfast at home now. She’d have to ask her assistant to bring food to the filming location, so she led Mi Man out through the backyard instead.

Glancing back at Mu Yunshu’s house, Mi Man noticed employees already arriving at the front studio. Thank goodness they hadn’t gone through there—she wouldn’t have known how to face anyone.

The red sports car waited in the garage as Mi Man stood by for Mu Yunshu to drive it out.

The 7am sunlight had just begun to rise. With autumn approaching, the crisp morning air carried a pleasant coolness that gradually soothed Mi Man’s frantic heart.

The cheerful chirping of morning birds filled her ears, sweet and melodious.

Her slightly raised chin gradually blurred under the sunlight, casting Mi Man’s entire figure into the glow of the rising morning sun.

When Mu Yunshu drove the car out of the garage, she saw Mi Man tilting her head slightly as she gazed at the treetops. At that moment, Mi Man resembled that young girl from the past—the one who would look at her with the purest, most admiring eyes.

No matter how insignificant she had felt back then, at least this person had genuinely liked her.

“Get in the car.”

Though reluctant to break the tranquility, time was running short. Mu Yunshu urged Mi Man to hurry inside—they still had to get to the filming location.

Without delay, Mi Man quickly ran to the car and took her seat in the passenger side.

Unseen by either of them, a white van slowly rolled down its window. From within, a high-powered camera lens extended, snapping rapid shots of Mu Yunshu’s red sports car.

………………

Today’s shoot was simple. Since it was just an advertisement, neither of them needed to deliver any lines—they only had to follow the director’s choreography and dance. As a result, progress was swift.

Once the music box scene was finished, they moved on to the final shot: Mu Yunshu handing the chocolate music box to Mi Man, who sat on a park bench.

Given the modern setting, A-Shan only needed a quick glance at the two before selecting their outfits.

Mu Yunshu wore an elegant white chiffon dress, her black hair creating a striking contrast—both beautiful and impactful.

After rummaging through racks of clothes, A-Shan finally picked out a candy-colored pleated skirt and an avocado-green blouse for Mi Man.

“Mi Man is fair-skinned and adorable—she should wear something bright and sweet like this,” A-Shan said, holding the clothes up against her and nodding in full approval of her own taste. “See? So cute~”

It had to be said—A-Shan had a good eye as a stylist.

The outfit made Mi Man look playful and lively, showcasing her slender, fair legs in a way that caught everyone’s attention.

Though Mu Yunshu didn’t appreciate A-Shan’s comments about Mi Man’s figure, she was still pleased with the final look.

The group then headed to a nearby park, taking advantage of the good weather to wrap up the final scene. Once done, the entire ad would be complete!

After the shoot, Mu Yunshu remained motionless, her gaze fixed on Mi Man, who felt her heart flutter under the scrutiny.

Why was this woman looking at her with such an intense expression???

With so many people around, she wasn’t planning to kiss her again, was she?

But Mi Man was mistaken. Mu Yunshu simply thought Mi Man looked exceptionally good in this outfit—far better than the cheap, mass-produced stage costumes from their idol group days.

Anyone who made it into a girl group had decent looks to begin with. Though Mi Man wasn’t the most eye-catching, her features were undeniably cute, and with a little styling, she became radiant.

Like today—adorable, with a hint of delicate sensuality.

The diamond studs on Mi Man’s ears sparkled. Maybe it was because she had been staring too long, but Mu Yunshu found them irresistibly pink—so much so that she wanted to take a playful bite.

“This outfit suits you well,” Mu Yunshu said with a smile. “I’ll buy it for you.”

Before Mi Man could even open her mouth to refuse, she saw Mu Yunshu stand up and walk over to the director, exchanging a few words. The director laughed heartily and nodded in agreement.

Later, the advertisers sent them a large quantity of chocolates, and Mu Yunshu ended up taking two whole boxes.

Since there was no need to stay in a guest room today, Mu Yunshu drove Mi Man back to her apartment building. As they arrived, she said, “Take all the chocolates upstairs and share them with your teammates.”

Mi Man unbuckled her seatbelt and asked in surprise, “Don’t you want any?”

They looked so delicious…

Mu Yunshu chuckled softly. “I still have plenty of snacks at home, more than I can finish. You take them all.”

It was clear that Mi Man had a fondness for sweets, so Mu Yunshu didn’t hesitate to give them all to her. She even planned to have her assistant send over more snacks in a few days—after all, these were things young girls loved.

Mi Man didn’t decline either. While she couldn’t speak for the others, she knew Mu Xiaoxiao would definitely devour a lot of them, so she accepted with a smile.

After seeing her to the building entrance, Mu Yunshu reached out and gently pinched Mi Man’s soft cheeks, smiling. “I’ll head back now. I’ll call you tonight.”

For the first time, Mi Man truly felt like she was in a real relationship.

Her face flushed slightly as she nodded. “Texting is fine too if you don’t want to call.”

Mu Yunshu replied, “But I’d rather hear your voice.”

If Mu Xiaoxiao had overheard this conversation, she would’ve surely teased them for being disgustingly sweet. Fortunately, Mu Yunshu seemed genuinely busy and didn’t linger too long. After planting a kiss on Mi Man’s forehead, she drove off.

Mi Man watched from afar as Mu Yunshu’s car disappeared around the corner before finally turning to head upstairs.

Even after two days apart, the others were still holed up in the living room, gaming and watching TV. They were overjoyed when Mi Man brought back the advertisers’ gifts, eagerly dividing the treats among themselves.

Mi Man glanced around the room—Yao Xuan was still nowhere to be seen.

Cheng Jing didn’t seem interested in the chocolates, quietly observing from the side. When their eyes met, Mi Man froze for a moment.

“Um…” She picked up a chocolate bar and walked over, offering it to Cheng Jing. “Want to try some?”

Cheng Jing didn’t take it, only looking up at Mi Man. “Was that Mu Yunshu who dropped you off downstairs just now?”

Mi Man nodded. “You saw her?”

There was an unreadable emotion in Cheng Jing’s gaze—if Mi Man had to put a name to it, it might’ve been… resentment?

But why?

Before Mi Man could process it, Cheng Jing averted her eyes and stood up. “You must be tired from the shoot. Get some rest these next few days.”

Mi Man didn’t press further, handing the rejected chocolate to Xiaoxiao instead and encouraging her to eat more.

In the following days, Mi Man received a notice from the Reality production team, relayed to her by Mu Yunshu. The filming progress was going smoothly, and the show was expected to air around the same time as the chocolate commercial.

One day, while Mi Man and her teammates were preparing for a commercial performance recording, they suddenly called out to her in a fluster.

“Manman, come quick!”

The red-haired girl held up her phone and exclaimed, “You’re trending!”

Mi Man: “???”

Again?

It had been so long since she last trended that the sudden attention felt almost unfamiliar.

She leaned forward from her chair and saw a trending hashtag on her companion’s phone screen—

【#Breaking News! Mu Yunshu Already Cohabiting with Girlfriend Mi Man#】

“Manman, don’t tell me you…”

“No way, are you really living with Mu Yunshu now?”

“You two are moving way too fast!”

Facing everyone’s questioning, Mi Man felt utterly overwhelmed: “That’s not true…”

How come she, the person involved, didn’t know she was cohabiting with Mu Yunshu???

Taking a closer look at the accompanying photo—wait a minute?

Wasn’t that the photo of her leaving Mu Yunshu’s house last week when she stayed over???