Huayu 2021: Isn’t he in the technology field?

Chapter 381 Oda: I'm tired, let's destroy it.

The black sedan smoothly drove into the underground garage of Lijing Villa. Before Zhou Zhengkai could open the door, Tian Xiwei eagerly pushed the door open and jumped out of the car, turning around energetically to wave at the driver's seat.

"Goodbye, Brother Zhou! Thank you for your hard work!"

Zhou Zhengkai nodded slightly from inside the car window, a rare smile appearing on his face, and responded in a deep, muffled voice.

"Miss Tian, ​​you're too kind."

Tian Xiwei had already skipped and hopped around to the other side, naturally taking Jiang Qing's arm as he got off the car, practically hanging on him, and smiling with her face upturned.

"Hurry, hurry, let's go home! I'm starving!"

Jiang Qing let her drag him along, a indulgent smile in her eyes, and reached out to press the elevator button.

Didn't you eat snacks on the way?

That's not enough!

Tian Xiwei wrinkled her nose, followed him into the elevator, and nuzzled her head against his arm.

"I want a proper meal! A big meal!"

"Okay, I'll make it for you."

Jiang Qing felt happy as she sensed her dependence on her.

As soon as she entered the door, Tian Xiwei kicked off her shoes, one on each side, and ran barefoot to the living room, where she threw herself onto the soft sofa and sighed contentedly.

"Wow, home is so comfortable!"

Jiang Qing followed behind her, bent down to straighten her shoes that she had kicked around, and then rolled up her sleeves and walked toward the open kitchen area.

Several food storage containers, filled with cleaned and prepared ingredients, were neatly arranged on the countertop.

Wow! You're all ready?

Tian Xiwei peeked out from the sofa, her eyes sparkling as she looked at the ingredients.

"Is it so efficient?"

"Yes, I had it delivered this afternoon."

Jiang Qing responded to her while skillfully tying on an apron and turning on the tap to wash her hands.

"You can play on your phone for a while, it'll be over soon."

"Yes, Dr. Jiang, you've worked hard!"

Tian Xiwei obediently nestled back on the sofa, picked up her phone, and smiled easily and contentedly.

She first browsed through the photos from today's door-to-door visits, as well as the trending topic of her "Tian Xiwei cat ear look." Seeing the comments section filled with "the sweetest girl ever," "cute," and "Little Tian is so sweet," she couldn't help but smile, feeling quite pleased with herself.

She would occasionally look up at the kitchen.

Under the bright lights, Jiang Qing was bending down to prepare ingredients, her profile clean and sharp.

He moved slowly and methodically, chopping vegetables, preparing ingredients, and heating oil in a wok, all in an orderly manner, giving people a sense of calm and reliability.

The sizzling sound of hot oil frying in the pan, the rustling of ingredients being added to the pan, and the gradually spreading aroma of food intertwine to create a warm and inviting scene full of everyday life.

The phrase "husband's feeling" suddenly popped into Tian Xiwei's head. As she looked at it, she felt her heart filled with a full and overflowing sense of happiness.

She couldn't resist secretly raising her phone and snapping a picture of Jiang Qing's busy back. Looking at the tall figure in an apron on the screen, she pursed her lips and smiled secretly.

Whose boyfriend is this?

Hmm~ This looks like mine!
Hehe...

After basking in her own reverie for a while, she lowered her head again, swiping her fingers across the screen to continue browsing trending topics, wanting to see if there were any more comments about herself.

Just as I was engrossed in reading, a newly trending search term suddenly popped up in my vision.

"Bai Jingting and Song Yi's relationship" was followed by a bright red "explosive" headline.

Tian Xiwei's smile froze instantly, her eyes widened, and she almost reflexively sprang up from the sofa.

"My God! No way!"

Her sudden shout startled Jiang Qing, who was focused on cooking, causing him to pause in his actions. He turned down the stove and turned to look at her.

"What's wrong? I was so surprised."

Tian Xiwei didn't even bother to put on slippers; she ran barefoot to the kitchen island, shoved her phone screen in front of Jiang Qing, and spoke in a hurried and aggrieved tone.

"Look! Look! Bai Jingting and Song Yi! They've been photographed! It's out!"

Jiang Qing frowned and looked at the phone screen with her hand.

The entertainment gossip account's exposé included photos and text, showing Bai Jingting and Song Yi entering the same apartment building one after the other, and leaving separately the following morning. The time, location, and people were all clearly captured, making the evidence quite solid.

Moreover, the date was yesterday.

"Oh my god!"

Tian Xiwei put her phone away and carefully looked through the pictures and the rapidly growing comment section. Her face scrunched up, and her tone was full of frustration.

"No wonder...no wonder he seemed off when we were going door-to-door this afternoon, and he wasn't very interactive. I thought...I thought he was worried about you..."

As she spoke, her lips suddenly trembled, and she looked up at Jiang Qing with slightly reddened eyes and a coquettish, tearful tone in her voice.

"Oh my god! Why am I so unlucky! Jiang Qing... our show has only been airing for one day! It just premiered yesterday, and we were still doing door-to-door promotions this afternoon! And tonight the male lead's relationship is exposed! What... what kind of situation is this?!"

The more she talked, the more frustrated she felt. She couldn't help but stomp her foot, like a cat with its fur standing on end, both angry and helpless.

Seeing her pitiful look, Jiang Qing put down the spatula, walked around the counter to her side, gently rubbed her hair, and comforted her softly.

"Alright, don't rush. This isn't something you can control."

"But the impact is huge!"

Tian Xiwei leaned into his arms, buried her face in his chest, and hummed softly.

"Look at the comments section, it's exploded!"

The internet was not just in an uproar, it was a complete uproar.

The comment section under the Weibo post that broke the news refreshed rapidly, with hundreds of new comments being added every second.

"Holy crap?! Really?! Bai Jingting and Song Yi? When did these two get together?"

"Pictures don't lie! This is irrefutable proof!"

"So you were so stiff during the afternoon's door-to-door canvassing because you had something to hide? You were afraid Song Yi would see it and overthink it?"

"I feel so sorry for Xiaotian... This happened right after the show started airing. The show was doing so well, but the male lead's luck is just too bad!"

"Qingqing's Daily Life is really tragic... The male lead's career collapsed on the second day of the premiere?"

"This isn't exactly a house collapse, is it? They're just having a normal relationship..."

"It's not exactly a complete collapse, but the impact on the show is real! And it's still in the promotional period!"

"No wonder Bai Jingting seemed distracted this afternoon, completely out of sync with Tian Xiwei." "Haha, this afternoon some of Bai Jingting's fans were trying to defend him, saying their idol was afraid of Jiang Shen and that's why he didn't dare interact much with Tian Xiwei. Hilarious, the slap in the face came too quickly!"

Jiang Qing: I'm not taking the blame for this.

"Bai Jingting's fans, come out and say something? What do you have to say now?"

"Fans are crying... This is just the beginning..."

"Please, can actors keep their private lives away from their work?"

"Now the pressure is on kiwifruit, hahaha..."

The topic was hotly discussed on major social media platforms such as Weibo, Douyin, and Xiaohongshu, and its popularity skyrocketed, instantly overshadowing all the positive trending topics from the daytime building visit.

At this very moment, the work group of the publicity team responsible for the "Qingqing Daily Life" project on the iQiyi platform was in complete chaos, with phone ringing and message notifications coming incessantly, and the person in charge was so angry that he was cursing.

This kind of thing is so upsetting.

In the following days, just as Tian Xiwei had worried, although the popularity of "Qingqing's Daily Life" continued to rise, the growth trend slowed down significantly.

The exposure of Bai Jingting's relationship was like a bucket of cold water, dampening the enthusiasm of many viewers, especially the CP fans.

Despite the efforts of the production team and the platform to increase promotion and try to shift the focus back to the plot itself, discussions surrounding the male lead's love life have been a constant companion.

By the second week, the reputation of "Qingqing's Daily Life" began to decline.

It must be said that the first half of this drama is indeed quite captivating, with a fast pace, smooth editing, exquisite costumes and props, and a well-handled light comedy style. Tian Xiwei's portrayal of Li Wei is lively, cute, and very endearing.

Unfortunately, this drama seems to have failed to escape the curse of "Chinese dramas starting strong but ending weak".

As the series progressed, the storyline became increasingly chaotic, the plot dragged on noticeably, and the style gradually shifted from a lighthearted and enjoyable slice-of-life food drama to a somewhat farcical and abrupt political intrigue plot.

Especially after the character Yuan Ying appeared, Li Wei's character and behavior logic began to become somewhat inexplicable, as if she was suddenly forced to become a strong woman. Her personality change lacked sufficient groundwork and was not convincing.

The storyline involving the third son and his wives also made many viewers frown.

The ladies all disliked the third son, yet they insisted on following him, their reasons far-fetched.

Especially in a place like Xinchuan, where men are superior to women, the wives suddenly develop independent ideas after only a few interactions with the female lead, Li Wei, and even dare to hit the third son. This plot is handled very hastily, is unrealistic, and lacks logical support.

What disappointed viewers even more was that, despite the show being marketed as a slice-of-life romance between the male and female leads, the development of their relationship actually felt rushed and vague.

The two seemed to have no gradual, long-term interaction or deep, love-at-first-sight foundation before suddenly pledging their lives to each other.

Then the focus of the plot shifted entirely to helping the other couples solve their problems, as if everyone was the protagonist and each story took up a lot of screen time, which severely diluted the main plot.

In contrast, "Ignite Me, Warm You," which aired at the same time, maintained a consistently high level of performance.

As the story progresses into its second half, Li Xun embarks on his revenge, and Zhu Yun wholeheartedly assists him without hesitation. As they fight side by side, the two gradually come to understand each other's true feelings and realize everything the other has silently sacrificed for them.

The latest episode features another memorable scene: Zhu Yun and Li Xun soaking in a hot spring together.

The two appeared to be bickering in the water, exchanging words, but in reality, they were showing off their affection in a crazy way.

They reminisced about their university days. Zhu Yun persistently pressed Li Xun about whether he had ever thought about her. Li Xun remained defiant, suppressing his emotions and acting cool, claiming that he only had revenge on his mind, calling the past "old stories" and saying that he had long forgotten them.

Yet, his words were filled with concern, reminding Zhu Yun, who had been drinking, to soak in the hot spring for a shorter time.

This extreme ambiguity and tug-of-war pushed the plot to another climax, causing discussions to soar once again and generating continuous buzz across the internet.

With the decline of one and the rise of the other, "Qingqing Daily Life," which was originally considered to have the best chance of surpassing "Ignite Me, Warm You," has completely lost the possibility of overtaking it.

The gap between the two dramas has widened further and further, and the status of "Ignite Me, Warm You" as the "King of Contemporary Idol Dramas of the Year" is no longer shaken.

In the living room of Lijing Villa, Tian Xiwei nestled on the sofa, watching the playback curve of "Qingqing's Daily Life" on her tablet gradually slow down. She sighed deeply, tossed the tablet aside, and slumped into the sofa, groaning weakly.

"Sigh...I'm tired...Let's destroy it!"

Jiang Qing brought over a plate of washed strawberries, sat down next to her, and offered one to her lips.

"Still thinking about the drama?"

Tian Xiwei took a bite of the strawberry from his hand, the sweet and sour juice spreading in her mouth, but she was still a little down.

"Hmm...it's such a shame...the beginning was so good...how could it end like this..."

"The problem is with the script, not with you."

Jiang Qing ate the remaining half of the strawberry herself, her tone calm and objective.

"You acted very well, and the early reviews were very positive, which has already proven your ability."

"I know……"

Tian Xiwei turned over and buried her face in the cushion on his lap, her voice muffled.

"I just feel... after working so hard for so long, I'm a little upset because all sorts of strange things have affected me."

Jiang Qing put down the fruit plate and gently patted her back.

"In this industry, many things are unpredictable and uncontrollable. Just do what you should do and have a clear conscience."

His voice was gentle, and he guided patiently.

Tian Xiwei was quiet for a moment, then suddenly raised her head and looked at him with bright eyes.

"So... Jiang Qing, when are you filming your next project? Can you include me? I'm fine with being a supporting actor! I promise I won't hold you back!"

She said this half-jokingly and half-seriously, her eyes full of expectation.

Jiang Qing's heart stirred. She looked down at her bright eyes, then suddenly chuckled and flicked her forehead with her finger.

"Dream on. Let's focus on the work at hand first. The broadcast of 'Qingqing's Daily Life' isn't over yet."

"Oh……"

Tian Xiwei rubbed her forehead and leaned back down, but her mood seemed to have improved a bit, and she muttered to herself.

"It's a deal then, remember me if anything good happens in the future..."

"it is good."

Jiang Qing responded and then picked up a strawberry and held it to her lips.

"Eating something sweet will make me feel better."

Tian Xiwei opened her mouth and ate it, chewed a few times, then lay back down and picked up the remote control.

"Let's not think about that anymore! Let's watch a movie! Let's find one that's fun!"

"it is good."

Jiang Qing readily agreed, watching as she quickly switched emotions and regained her energy.

As night deepened outside the window, the villa remained warmly lit, with the occasional sound of a girl's clear laughter.

All the noise on the internet was shut out. The two tacitly avoided mentioning certain topics that seemed to be mentioned unintentionally but were actually probing.

(End of this chapter)