Being the Diva’s Rumored Girlfriend [Entertainment Industry] - Chapter 23

Breaking News! Mu Yunshu Already Cohabiting with Girlfriend Mi Man!

 

This trending topic exploded onto the scene, skyrocketing straight to the top of the hot search list!

 

Its rise was second only to the speed of their official relationship announcement, but within a short time, comments had already surpassed ten thousand, and reposts numbered in the tens of thousands!

 

What?? They’ve only been dating for how long and they’re already living together?

 

Is this for real? This is too wild!

 

Who was saying they were just faking it for publicity before? Now it’s confirmed they’re really a couple, right?

 

In truth, half a year had passed since the initial buzz, and most people had already come to accept Mu Yunshu and Mi Man being together. Plus, Mu Yunshu’s studio had handled PR exceptionally well, so public opinion of the two hadn’t suffered any major backlash.

 

But acceptance aside, Mu Yunshu’s devoted “girlfriend fans” still seemed to harbor hostility toward Mi Man—especially under this trending topic, where many were leaving vicious comments.

 

How could our Mumu end up with such a shameless woman? They’ve barely been dating half a year and they’re already living together

 

Mi Man looks so innocent, but turns out she’s just another lustful person.

 

She must have forced Mumu into cohabiting. Otherwise, why would someone who stayed single for so long suddenly get a girlfriend and then drop news about living together?

 

Ugh, when is Mumu going to break up with this woman? Mi Man is like a disgusting bug, tarnishing our sister’s reputation!

 

Amid the vitriol, some chose to speak reasonably—

 

Who said Mi Man forced anything? Are we just casually throwing around accusations now?

 

They’ve been dating for six months—what’s wrong with taking things further? What’s the point of all you clowns screeching here?

 

Weren’t Mu Yunshu’s fans threatening to jump off rooftops before? Guess they’re still alive and kicking???

 

Let me say it again: these two beauties are flawless. Who are you gremlins to judge? Disgusting

 

Mi Man paled as she read the heated arguments.

 

Mu Xiaoxiao sat beside her, eyeing her uncertainly. “Manman… when did this happen?”

 

Under everyone’s concerned gazes, Mi Man explained, “Last week, when we went to shoot an ad, we finished late—around 10 p.m. on the first day. Mu Yunshu just… let me stay at her place…”

 

The group’s expressions turned to holy sh1t. Even though they were all adults, cohabitation was still a first for them.

 

Mu Xiaoxiao gripped Mi Man’s hand excitedly. “So, how was it?!”

 

How was it?

 

Mi Man blinked at her, confused. How was what?

 

“Um…” Mi Man thought for a moment. “Her place is really big, and she has a cat.”

 

The others leaned in, eager for gossip. “Not the apartment—tell us about other things. How big are those?”

 

Mi Man frowned. “Other things?”

 

Mu Xiaoxiao teased, “The bed! Is it big? Soft? White?”

 

Something about the way she said it felt off, but Mi Man couldn’t quite pinpoint why.

 

“The bed is pretty big,” she mumbled, shrinking slightly. “It’s soft, but… what do you mean by white?”

 

The bedsheets?

 

Or the blankets???

 

The group nudged each other, eager to push the teasing further.

 

Damn, they’d never realized how fun it was to mess with Mi Man before!

 

Does Mu Yunshu bully her like this every day?

 

This is just too amusing!

 

Just as everyone was about to continue chatting with Mi Man, Mu Yunshu’s studio quickly released an official statement.

 

Regarding certain media outlets’ claims about Mu Yunshu and Mi Man cohabiting, our official studio would like to clarify—During the advertising shoot, Mu Yunshu and Mi Man chose to stay overnight to reduce travel time. However, the accommodation was not Mu Yunshu’s home but rather the studio. Fans familiar with our studio should know its exact location, which is marked on map apps for verification. Any defamation or attacks against our artists will face legal consequences. We urge media outlets to refrain from baseless speculation to avoid unnecessary trouble.

 

Additionally, Mu Yunshu and Mi Man will soon release new works. We hope fans will focus more on their creative output rather than following gossip…

 

The statement from Mu Yunshu’s studio was concise and direct, effectively overshadowing the previous rumors.

 

Seeing the official statement, most fans lost interest in fueling the drama, though a handful still insisted the two were cohabiting, dismissing the statement as a PR smokescreen.

 

Others might not know, but Mi Man remembered everything clearly.

 

That night, she and Mu Yunshu had shared a room, and then…

 

Just recalling what happened afterward made Mi Man’s face flush crimson, her ears burning red.

 

Her teammates took one look at her reaction and the studio’s “clarification,” and they weren’t buying it for a second.

 

Mi Man must have seen something about Mu Yunshu that wasn’t meant for public eyes—why else would she be blushing so hard?

 

Amid the chatter, Sister Gu pushed the door open.

 

“Enough gossip. It’s time for your performance.”

 

This recording session wasn’t just for their upcoming show’s backdrop—it was also for their new album’s MV, so the company was taking it extra seriously.

 

“Sister Gu, are all five of us recording?”

 

The red-haired girl, Yao Xuan’s roommate, had been uneasy. She glanced at Sister Gu and asked, “Once we record, there’s no adding anyone else, right? What about Yao Xuan?”

 

Since they were all from the same batch, Mi Man and the others were concerned too.

 

Sister Gu sighed helplessly. She was just a manager—what could she do about higher-ups’ decisions?

 

“Nothing we can do. This was decided from above,” Sister Gu said. “You practiced before coming, didn’t you? Even with one less person, it won’t be noticeable. Just record it as is.”

 

Seeing there was no other way, the girls dropped the subject. After all, as low-tier idols, their opinions hardly mattered.

 

They spent the entire afternoon at the recording site, rehearsing the same dance routine over and over until it was drilled into muscle memory.

 

Later, they’d need to record the vocals in the studio, so before leaving, Sister Gu reminded them to avoid spicy or pungent foods to keep their throats in top condition.

 

After changing, Mu Xiaoxiao and the others grumbled, “No spicy food? This is torture.”

 

“It’s not like we’re amazing singers anyway. They’ll just tweak it in post-production, so does it even matter how we sound?”

 

“Doesn’t matter. Sister Gu said so, so we’ll just follow instructions.”

 

“Fine, whatever. I’m starving—let’s go grab something good to eat!”

 

“Great, great! Let’s see if there are any good group deals!”

 

Although they were girl group idols, they were still young women who naturally loved shopping and eating. The mere mention of dining out had them overjoyed.

 

Before they could decide where to eat, they noticed a tall woman in a white trench coat standing at the entrance.

 

It was Mu Yunshu. Today, she wore black leather pants with combat boots, a turtleneck under her coat—an ensemble that accentuated her striking elegance.

 

Spotting Mi Man’s group, Mu Yunshu removed her sunglasses and smiled faintly at them.

 

“Wow, it’s really Mu Yunshu in person!”

 

“She’s so beautiful!”

 

Everyone knew Mi Man and Mu Yunshu were dating, but seeing the actress up close made them giddy with excitement.

 

Gracefully accepting their admiration, Mu Yunshu approached and asked, “May I borrow Mi Man for a while?”

 

Mu Xiaoxiao eagerly pushed Mi Man forward: “Take her, Teacher Mu! Borrow her as long as you like!”

 

Stumbling from the shove, Mi Man found herself immediately pulled into Mu Yunshu’s embrace. “We have plans today,” Mu Yunshu told the others, “but I’ll treat you all to dinner another time.”

 

Without waiting for objections, she whisked Mi Man away.

 

Unaware of Cheng Jing’s resentful stare, Mi Man hurried after Mu Yunshu and disappeared from view.

 

“Stop staring, captain,” Mu Xiaoxiao remarked with a smirk. “The lovebirds are off on a date after work. Why are you glaring like a kicked-over vinegar bottle?”

 

Her comment was deliberate—everyone had noticed Mi Man’s past affection for Cheng Jing, though they’d tactfully avoided mentioning it. When Cheng Jing planned to go public with Yao Xuan, they’d worried about Mi Man, only to be surprised by how she’d handled it herself.

 

Cheng Jing shot Mu Xiaoxiao an irritated look. “When was I glaring?”

 

“Then stop standing around! Let’s eat—I’m starving!”

 

“…Fine.”

 

Though she agreed, Cheng Jing remained rooted for a long moment before finally turning away.

 

Had that girl who used to follow her everywhere always had such a fragile-looking back?

 

Frowning, Cheng Jing tore her gaze away. She shouldn’t be staring after Mi Man—she was the one who should be pursued.

 

——————

 

In the car, Mu Yunshu considerately unbuckled Mi Man’s seatbelt. With a soft click, she pressed Mi Man against the seat.

 

Their lips met in tender longing. Mi Man resisted briefly before yielding, allowing the conquest.

 

Wrapping her arms around Mu Yunshu’s neck, Mi Man had to admit—the actress’s kissing skills were intoxicating.

 

“Mmm…”

 

Gently nibbling Mi Man’s lips, Mu Yunshu smiled with starlit eyes. “Did you miss me this past week?”

 

Mi Man’s misty gaze held hers as she mumbled, “No.”

 

“Then why are you holding me so tight?”

 

“You started it!”

 

Chuckling, Mu Yunshu nipped at her again, murmuring, “But I missed you terribly.”

 

“You—” Flushing crimson, Mi Man sputtered, “How can you say such shameless things so easily?!”

 

Honestly, where did she get the nerve to spout such nonsense???

 

This person is so shameless.

 

Having had enough of the teasing, Mu Yunshu released Mi Man’s waist, tidied up her messy long hair, and said helplessly, “I just got back from a business trip and haven’t had time to fix my hair.”

 

Mu Yunshu’s hair was very long and jet black with a glossy sheen, clearly well-maintained. But after their earlier actions, it now looked frizzy and unruly.

 

Remembering she had a hairband in her bag, Mi Man asked Mu Yunshu to turn around while she knelt on the chair to help style her hair.

 

An orange hairband tied into a bow at the back of her head made the previously messy locks look much neater—at least they no longer stuck out like a sea urchin’s spines.

 

Checking her hairstyle in the rearview mirror, Mu Yunshu smiled. “It suits me quite well.”

 

Mi Man grinned. “This is my support color. Though not many people use it, all my company-prepared items are in this shade.”

 

Support color?

 

Mu Yunshu adjusted the hairband. Having debuted early, she came from an era before support colors or even fixed personas were trends—back when artists could freely choose their roles and paths.

 

While liberating, that lack of direction had also made progress difficult.

 

“Do you like this color?” Mu Yunshu turned to look at Mi Man.

 

Mi Man nodded. “I love it! But since orange is quite common, color clashes happen often.”

 

Color clashes weren’t scary—what was awkward was having fewer supporters.

 

And Mi Man usually ended up the most embarrassed one.

 

Mu Yunshu secretly considered having her studio team help boost Mi Man’s rankings since work was slow lately—good practice for handling future artists.

 

If Fu Yilan knew how wholeheartedly she was spoiling another agency’s artist, she’d surely laugh at her.

 

But Mu Yunshu didn’t care—she just wanted to pamper her sweetheart!

 

“Come have dinner with me,” Mu Yunshu said, taking Mi Man’s hand. “We’ve never had a proper date.”

 

Mi Man worriedly replied, “Another date? We just trended this afternoon.”

 

Pouting childishly, Mu Yunshu said, “If not for worrying about your reputation, I’d publicly admit everything.”

 

Mi Man: “Y-you…!”

 

Seeing Mi Man blush crimson again, Mu Yunshu suddenly wanted to stay in the car longer, leaning in to nibble~

 

Truly, nothing was sweeter than Mi Man.