Showbiz Scandal: The Official Announcement of My Ex and Myself

Chapter 507: What Breed of Deadbeat Thug Are You

After the exam ended, Xie Qingci put on his mask and hat again, following the crowd out of the exam hall.Many people gathered around to watch the commotion, holding up their phones to take pictures of him, and in the dim corridors, the flashlights were comparable to cameras on the red carpet.

He tried to keep his head down, as the assistant stepped in to help separate him from the crowd.

Finally managing to get outside, Xie Qingci took a detour and re-entered the lobby of the teaching building through the back door.

This place was at the rear, far from the cafeteria, dormitory buildings, and playground, and with offices upstairs, hardly any students passed by.

He was waiting for someone.

The assistant was a bit puzzled, but a few minutes later, when he saw Chu Yao pretending to pass by casually, he immediately widened his eyes, glancing at Xie Qingci.

This is like playing with fire behind Yu Xia’s back; he still remembered that slap from that day vividly.

"Qing..."

"It’s fine," Xie Qingci knew what he wanted to say, responding calmly, "I’m just going to say a few words to her. Start recording."

The assistant instantly understood.

Chu Yao stopped a couple of meters away from Xie Qingci, speaking somewhat awkwardly, "Why are you here?"

Xie Qingci had no intention of idle chatter, and got straight to the point: "You were looking for me. What’s up?"

"I, I was just checking why you didn’t leave and came here instead. You’re, you’re deliberately..."

"Seems like you’re fine," Xie Qingci interrupted her hesitant speech, "But, there are a few things I forgot to tell you that day."

Mentioning that day, Chu Yao’s face changed, and she hurried past it, "No need to say it."

Ignoring her reluctance, he said, "Listen carefully, I helped you that day out of kindness, and I would lend a hand to anyone in need. But this isn’t a reason for your self-righteousness, you might have a bit of a delusion, thinking that saying a few words to you means I want something more with you.

I am very much in love with my girlfriend, there is nothing about being undeserved between us, she is very good, better than you can imagine, and I love her, very much, love that you can’t even imagine.

I hope you can demonstrate the qualities of a well-educated person, and while being responsible for your words and actions, stop appearing in front of us, it greatly affects the mood."

The assistant, standing a few steps away, nodded in agreement in his heart. This speech was indeed... very elegant, highlighting their main conflict points and strongly confessing to Yu Xia; the wording was so careful it didn’t even need editing if the recording was released.

In contrast, Chu Yao’s emotions weren’t as calm.

"I, I’m doing this for your own good! Does she truly like you? Everyone is saying she’s just playing with you, how can you not believe it?"

Xie Qingci sneered, "Do I need online comments to determine the truth in my own matters? Do you have some sort of problem in your head?"

"But with so many saying it, haven’t you considered the truthfulness? Why can’t you think about this rationally? In high school, so many liked you, and you barely responded, was it because they weren’t pretty enough? You fell for her at first sight just because she’s a celebrity! But the entertainment industry is so messy, you..."

"I thought after she warned you, you’d refrain from discussing this issue, yet you don’t take it seriously."

A hint of impatience appeared in Xie Qingci’s eyes: "I’ll barely correct your cognition; the good or bad of the entertainment industry doesn’t necessarily affect the goodness of the artists, just like a nice atmosphere in the high school class can also produce someone like you, it’s the same principle."

Chu Yao felt embarrassed: "Xie Qingci! How could you say that about me?! Is it reasonable for her as a celebrity to hit people? Can you believe I can post online, and she’ll face criticism? Celebrities can’t cover everything; while enjoying the benefits of traffic, they have to accept traffic’s judgment. Isn’t it sufficient to see so many celebrities brought down by ordinary people in recent years?! I didn’t pursue it since I considered your face!"

This statement was shocking for her worldview.

Xie Qingci realized he couldn’t communicate with her as he would with normal people.

"Do you think being an ordinary person makes you superior? From what standpoint are you seeing this? An heroic resister under celebrity rule? A victim?

Do you think celebrities can’t speak the truth, must always swallow their pride, watch their words and actions all the time? When they go against you, can you, holding on to the pretext of a victim, criticize and dictate over them? Do you know what you resemble now, basking smugly in a victim’s guise? A rogue and a ruffian."

Being described by the one she had a crush on as a rogue and a ruffian, and being looked at as if she was trash, Chu Yao’s chest heaved unevenly, her face reddened, and the words in her heart burst out amidst tears.

"Xie Qingci! You’re too much! You’re shielding her!"

"What’s wrong with shielding her? Does the world seem normal only if I shield you? Your family neglected its duty letting someone as irrational as you live independently; every word you say paints you as psychotic."

"You say I’m psychotic? Xie Qingci..." Her eyes were in disbelief, and her speaking seemed slightly trembling, "I like you so much..."

Xie Qingci responded coldly, "Your liking involves stalking, harassing, threatening me, interfering in my relationship, and criticizing my profession with your abnormal mindset? Calling it a disturbance is understated; your liking is disgust."

Without waiting for her to voice more irritating remarks, he continued, "Your actions can already be deemed as harassment. Use that abnormal brain of yours to think about how to deal with a legal notice under the circumstance of blocked future. I’ll ensure everyone sees clearly how out of touch your values are with everyone else’s. And finally—"

He furrowed his brows, his voice chilling as he spoke, "Don’t let me hear you slandering my girlfriend again; my temper isn’t good either."

After speaking, he turned and left.

Chu Yao swayed and struggled to maintain her composure, yelling at his retreating back, "I’m just waiting to see if she gets bored of you and dumps you! You’ll regret it eventually!"

"If we break up, I’ll pin it on you. Don’t think I’ll go easy on you just because you’re a female student."

Throwing this sentence out, he exited the hall and got into the car outside under the escort of the assistant.

The security guards in the hall, standing far away, watched as Chu Yao stood dazed in a corner for a while, then ran out hysterically, chasing after the car.

"You can’t do this! I didn’t do anything, I haven’t done anything yet! I’m sorry, isn’t apologizing enough?!"

If Yu Xia follows through and operates under the table, combined with the possibility of a legal notice being publicly delivered before others, she would realistically be ostracized, isolating her, and her life would be ruined. She struggled to enter university and become the pride of her parents, someone enviable.

How did it reach this point? She merely said a few words, hadn’t done anything harming them yet, what justified Yu Xia in obstructing her future, and Xie Qingci to sue her?!

She assumed things wouldn’t be this severe, and was merely advising Xie Qingci!

The car in front had no intention of stopping, briskly driving past her reaching hand.

Passing students looked at her, puzzled.

Despite the blazing sun and oppressive heat, Chu Yao stood in her original disheveled state, feeling as if she were in the icy depths of winter.

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ps:

There’s no cost in spreading rumors, but there will always be consequences.