Me & Villainess’s CP Exploded In The Entertainment Circle

Kong Mingyan had felt that he was walking on air lately!

In the previous episode of 《Best Partner》, it had the highest ratings among concurrent variety shows, causing a frenzy over the couple.

Recently, there has been a trend of exploding popularity in couple pairings, making the economy of CP fans truly impressive.

Not only Kong Mingyan, but even the show’s producers have been calling to offer comfort.

Therefore, considering the fans’ likings, it was natural to give Cheng Qing more screen time.

But to have more screen time, there would also be more content.

Seeing that Kong Mingyan still had no intentions of moving away, Cheng Qing’s mouth twitched for a second and thought to herself that there might be plans to film her getting out of the car.

She turned around and glanced at Luo Xi who was still leaning against her, as well as Lin Shandie who was sleeping heavily by the window.

“Shandie, wake up.” Cheng Qing chose to call Lin Shandie first.

Her voice woke Lin Shandie who was in a dazed state.

Having just finished a two-hour journey by car, Lin Shandie had drifted into a deep sleep, so she struggled to wake up when she heard Cheng Qing’s voice.

After waking up Lin Shandie, Cheng Qing gave a gentle push to wake Luo Xi who was leaning against her.

Luo Xi opened her eyes and groggily blinked them open to look at Cheng Qing.

“Get up! The director is here,” Cheng Qing whispered.

Luo Xi turned her head to look out the window again, her eyes still blurry with a hint of curiosity from waking up.

As soon as she saw Kong Mingyan’s smiling face, she gradually became more awake, “…Director, why are we filming while sleeping? What about our privacy?”

Kong Mingyan: “…”

As everyone stepped out of their cars with tired expressions, Luo Xi felt that her legs were weak from sitting too long.

She leaned against Cheng Qing while holding her arm for support.

Cheng Qing’s lips formed a smirk and jokingly said, “Your legs fell asleep because you’re the only one who sleeps so soundly.”

Luo Xi slightly pushed her, feeling indignant, “That’s because I’m exceptionally well-behaved when I sleep.”

Cheng Qing burst into laughter and took a while to respond, “…I’ll just let that one slide.”

Luo Xi became furious and turned to look at her, “What do you mean? How can anyone else know whether I sleep well or not?”

Cheng Qing grinned, “You’re right, only I know.”

This time, Luo Xi was at a loss for words, not knowing whether to speak or stay silent.

In the end, she could only mutter, “You’re being shameless.”

Cheng Qing smiled disbelievingly at this girl: “???”

After everyone had gathered together, Kong Mingyan clapped his hands and apologized, “I know everyone is tired so I’ve already arranged dinner for tonight. Let’s go back to the villa and have a good rest!”

On that day, everyone had been busy competing on the beach and visiting haunted houses in two different cities.

By the end of it all, everyone was tired, including Li Mingyao, who quickly ate a few bites of food before following his friends back to rest.

***

Cheng Qing and Luo Xi slept on the top floor where it was slightly cooler but still a bit stuffy.

They had been busy all day and now their bodies were covered in sweat. Cheng Qing casually grabbed her pajamas and turned to ask Luo Xi, “Do you want to shower first?”

Luo Xi shook her head as she sat on the carpet and leaned against the side of the bed like a lazy fish.

Cheng Qing chuckled and went in to take a shower ahead of her. After some time, the sound of running water could be heard from inside.

Luo Xi rested her head on the thin blanket and listened to the sound of water beside her.

Feeling drowsy, she soon drifted off into a soundless sleep again.

After some time, Luo Xi was in a half sleep state when she felt that someone was approaching her…

“Luo Xi.”

It was that warm voice, whispering her name in her ear.

Whenever her name was called by this person, it always felt like the softest voice in the world was gently caressing her ear, causing a slight tickle that seemed to reach deep into her heart.

“You’ll get sick if you sleep like that.”

Luo Xi slightly furrowed her brows, turned her head, and thought to herself, even if I do get sick, it’s none of your business.

An exhale came out of the other person’s mouth. It sounded like a deep sigh.

Luo Xi struggled to sit up, but after making an effort, she still couldn’t open her eyelids.

The person with the damp body came closer, their body heat transmitting through the touching skin. In an instant, Cheng Qing’s unique fragrance surrounded her.

It was a closeness that Luo Xi had never experienced before and a heartfelt voice she had never heard.

From above, Cheng Qing chuckled, “You’re lucky you’re light, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to carry you.”

It wasn’t until Luo Xi sank into the bed that her trembling eyelids regained some clarity. She dared not open her eyes, relying on her senses to feel Cheng Qing covering her with a blanket and her breathing.

But even after covering her, Cheng Qing didn’t leave. She stayed in the same position above Luo Xi, watching her attentively.

“Why… Why isn’t she moving?” Luo Xi thought to herself.

Even with her eyes closed, Luo Xi could vividly sense the warmth of Cheng Qing’s minty breath above her face.

Luo Xi’s thoughts ran wild as she kept thinking, “What is she doing? What is she looking at?”

Before Luo Xi could make sense of it, she felt a tremor on her cheek that almost made her jump.

Cheng Qing rarely touches her without any reason, so when her soft fingers made contact with her face, Luo Xi’s heart suddenly raced and she became fully awake.

She felt flustered and confused but still kept her eyes shut.

“Before I met you, I always wondered what you looked like,” Cheng Qing confessed, her voice filled with genuine admiration. “And now, seeing you, it’s true when they say, ‘pure and unadorned, like a lotus in clear water.’”[1]

In that moment, Luo Xi could almost hear her own heartbeat thumping so loudly that she felt Cheng Qing could hear it too.

Luo Xi’s face reddened as blood rushed to her cheeks and she felt an intense surge of emotions she had never experienced before.

Cheng Qing settled back on her side of the bed, switching off the lights and adjusting the blanket before letting out a tired yawn.

Peering at Luo Xi’s silhouette in the dark, Cheng Qing chuckled softly and remarked, “I wonder how long I can be by your side. Even if I’m not around in the future, promise me you’ll take good care of yourself.”

In the midst of darkness, Luo Xi’s eyes widened, and the turbulence within her heart subsided with Cheng Qing’s parting words.

As she gazed into the abyss of the room, a newfound tranquility washed over her.

She and Cheng Qing had crossed paths on this TV show, and one day, they would inevitably part ways on the same stage.

***

As the sun rose, its light bathed the room in a warm glow.

Outside the window, birds chirped cheerfully as Cheng Qing slowly sat up. She gathered her messy hair into a loose bun and glanced at the vacant space beside her. Luo Xi had already woken up from her sleep.

“Mm, she’s up early today.”

Cheng Qing let out a sleepy yawn and lazily stretched her body before getting up to freshen up.

The live studio was also set up early today because it was Luo Xi’s first time cooking.

Usually, breakfast consisted of just milk and bread, while most of the effort was put into preparing lunch and dinner.

But today, Luo Xi was in a good mood and woke up early to keep herself busy in the kitchen.

【Our princess is going to cook.】

【She cooked once before… and I remember her skills…】

【Ah, Cheng Qing, where are you? Come quickly!】

In addition to the concerns from the barrage, some of the celebrities who had woken up early were also worried.

During the show, Luo Xi attempted cooking only once.

She skillfully made a fish that was too salty to eat, a dish that was overly sweet, and a bowl of watery egg drop soup.

Thinking back to that day of disastrous cooking, Feng Qiuyi sat on the couch and called out to her, “Just have some milk! Why be so polite?”

Luo Xi turned around and glared at him, “I personally cooked for you all, and you want me to serve you milk?”

Feng Qiuyi looked helpless and replied, “…Eh, let’s just have milk!”

【Hahaha, look at Feng Qiuyi’s expression, I feel so sorry for him.】

【The last time I saw her cooking skills, as a fan, I don’t know how to defend my princess anymore.】

【Let Ye Lingyun cook instead! Honestly, not just the princess, I haven’t seen anyone with exceptional cooking skills this season.】

【That’s true, it seems like except for Ye Lingyun, everyone’s cooking skills are a bit hard to comment on.】

【So, where is Teacher Cheng?】

Today was Luo Xi’s turn to cook so the camera’s focus was entirely on the kitchen.

Therefore, when Cheng Qing stood behind Luo Xi, neither Luo Xi nor the fans noticed her entering.

Cheng Qing quietly stood behind Luo Xi and curiously peeked above her shoulder to see what she was doing.

When she spoke, her voice was calm and without any intention to startle.

“What are you up to?”

When that simple sentence reached Luo Xi’s ears, it felt like a loud clap of thunder, startling her to the point that her entire body trembled and the fruit knife in her hand nearly cut her own hand.

Reacting swiftly, Cheng Qing grabbed the hand that held the knife and quickly apologized, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to frighten you.”

Standing behind her, Cheng Qing felt a little guilty.

Luo Xi turned her head to look at her and surprisingly greeted her without any anger, “You’re awake.”

Cheng Qing chuckled and her eyes formed crescents as she softly gazed at Luo Xi, “Yeah, I’m awake.”

The morning light streamed through the window in front of them, casting a halo of light to shine on their intertwined hands.

With Cheng Qing’s sudden appearance, the chat became lively once again.

【Ahhh, Teacher Cheng is here!!!】

【Teacher, notice me!!!】

【I love Teacher so much!】

【Eternal love for Cheng-Tower is real.】

【Their affection is so intense! Those who say it’s nothing, I don’t believe you!!!】

【Hahaha, the princess’s face is blushing again.】

【Head-pat Squad No. 1 is here!】

【Kiss her!!!】

【Who wouldn’t love someone like Teacher Cheng, who is gentle, handsome, and witty!】

Luo Xi pulled her hand back and glanced sideways at Cheng Qing.

Cheng Qing’s attention had shifted to the cutting board in front of Luo Xi, where a tomato was being clumsily sliced, causing juice to splatter and the slices to be uneven.

“What are you doing?” Cheng Qing asked again.

Luo Xi snapped out of her thoughts and focused on the tomato in front of her. She sighed and said, “I’m cutting tomatoes.”

Cheng Qing glanced at the assortment of ingredients on the kitchen counter and asked, “Are you making sandwiches?”

Luo Xi lowered her head slightly, and Cheng Qing took the fruit knife from her hand, saying, “Let me help you.”

Luo Xi frowned and insisted, “No need, I can do it myself.”

Cheng Qing nodded and replied, “Okay, but you can choose to help me if you want.”

Seeing that Luo Xi was still unwilling, Cheng Qing raised her hand and gently rubbed Luo Xi’s head, “Everyone has their own strengths, and cooking happens to be one of mine.”

Cheng Qing always managed to calm her down this way, but Luo Xi only stood by, reluctantly watching.

With swift action, Cheng Qing picked up a tomato from the strainer and began cutting it.

Cheng Qing’s slender fingers gripped the fruit knife and her head slightly lowered, eyes focused on cutting the tomato. Her movements were smooth and graceful, making the whole scene pleasing to the eye.

Luo Xi stood there, mesmerized by the sight, and the viewers in the live chat were also captivated by this scene.

Under the swift motion of her knife, the tomato in Cheng Qing’s hand retained its juicy and vibrant qualities, as she sliced it into perfectly even pieces.

“Luo Xi, go wash the lettuce please,” Cheng Qing said, and then turned around to put the toast in the oven.

When Cheng Qing looked back and noticed that Luo Xi was still standing there, lost in thought, a smile appeared on her face.

She approached Luo Xi, leaned down to her ear, and asked, “Are you mesmerized by this teacher?”

With a clear and melodious voice that resembled the sound of tinkling jade, Cheng Qing’s voice was filled with a playful and teasing tone.

Luo Xi’s heart skipped a beat and she turned her head away.

【Ahh, what are you doing, Teacher Cheng!】

【Is this flirting? Definitely!】

【Who wouldn’t be moved!】

In just half an hour, with Cheng Qing’s help, sandwiches, fried eggs, yogurt, soy milk, and various other dishes were laid out onto the table one by one.

Everyone recognized Cheng Qing’s culinary skills and breakfast ended in a very pleasant atmosphere.

After the meal, it was natural not to exercise immediately, and everyone lazily lounged on the sofa like salted fish.

The director double-checked the live broadcast schedule and suggested, “We shouldn’t waste our idle time. Let’s play some games!”

Liu Suoyu enthusiastically shouted, “Let’s not play!”

Even the usually quiet Qi Shenghui couldn’t help but say, “Nope! Let’s just take a rest and then go practice.”

Kong Mingyan smiled and said, “No need to rush. We can have a mini concert instead and sing some songs together! We’ve been doing this show for so long, and we haven’t seen everyone sing.”

Upon hearing that they were just going to sing, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and then asked how they would choose the order.

Being celebrities, they didn’t dare to claim they were all great singers, but they could definitely handle something simple.

Kong Mingyan smiled and said, “Let’s play ‘Pass the Drum’.” Pointing at Luo Xi, he continued, “Luo Xi, you can start us off by playing first.”

Luo Xi hesitated, “Ah, me?”

Kong Mingyan smiled and nodded, “Yes, and you don’t have to be blindfolded, but there’s one requirement: We must complete at least one full round of passing the flower.”

【Ah, Director Kong is so clever!】

【I’ll bet my next spicy snack that she’ll find a way to make Teacher Cheng sing.】

【I want to hear it too! Go, Princess!】

【Ah, if she makes Teacher Cheng sing, I’ll consider Luo Xi a fan of hers. I don’t care, I’ve decided.】

【Teacher Cheng’s expression changed, hahaha!】

Kong Mingyan handed the drum to Luo Xi and explained, “When you stop, whoever has the flower in their hand will sing.”

Luo Xi’s eyes brightened with determination and said, “That’s great! Hehe…”

Luo Xi’s clear gaze instantly focused on Cheng Qing.

Cheng Qing’s breath hitched, and she quickly made a pleading gesture to Luo Xi.

She isn’t incapable of singing; she simply doesn’t know how to sing the songs of this world!

However, Luo Xi completely ignored her pleas for mercy.

With great enthusiasm, she started drumming. Her target from the start was to land on Cheng Qing, so she made sure to stop the drum when it reached Cheng Qing’s side.

However, Cheng Qing was a fencer with extremely quick reflexes.

Every time the drum seemed like it was going to stop on Cheng Qing, she managed to pass the flower to the next person before Luo Xi could stop or catch it just a second later.

As a result, Luo Xi hit the drum five times, but the flower ended up in the hands of Lin Shandie and Liu Suoyu every round.

When the sixth round was about to start, Lin Shandie couldn’t bear to sing anymore and said, “Wait a moment, I think the positions should be changed more frequently.”

The director had no objections, and the others smiled at Luo Xi’s persistence, so they agreed to change positions.

The chat naturally burst into laughter.

【Hahaha, they call it “drum-passing game,” but it’s actually about who becomes Cheng Qing’s neighbors and who sings!】

【Hahaha, my Butterfly[2] was so excited when she started singing for the first time. She couldn’t even imagine having to sing three songs in a row!】

【Ahahaha, Luo Xi is so adorable! She won’t give up until Cheng Qing sings!】

【Cheng Qing is so cool, watching the drum with eyes open! It’s amazing how she can still avoid being caught.】

They played the game for about 8 or 9 rounds, and although Luo Xi was determined, she realized she couldn’t be so stubborn.

But… she really wanted to hear Cheng Qing sing. Her voice was so beautiful, wouldn’t it sound even better when singing?

Well, sucks for her cause Cheng Qing’s reflexes were incredibly fast.

Luo Xi’s face turned red with frustration and she couldn’t help but point her drumstick at Cheng Qing, “Just sing a song! Why are you so good at avoiding it?”

Cheng Qing smiled gently and said, “I can’t.”

Luo Xi choked and said, “Can’t you… can’t you just sing something simple?”

Cheng Qing suppressed a laugh and responded, “If you can pass it to me, then I’ll sing.”

Luo Xi glared at her and continued drumming.

In the past, they would typically go through two or three rounds of drumming. So, when Luo Xi abruptly stopped after just half a round, Cheng Qing found herself holding the flower.

She looked at Luo Xi with a blend of irritation and disbelief.

It was agreed that the first round would not be interrupted, that was the rule, therefore Cheng Qing was not prepared for the sudden change.

But Luo Xi had already tossed aside her drumstick and leaped up in joy, shouting, “You got the flower! Ha!”

In an instant, everyone burst into applause, disregarding whether they had strictly followed the rules or not.

Seeing everyone’s excited expressions because she received the flower, Cheng Qing was speechless: “…”

The live chat also flooded with congratulatory messages.

【Teacher Cheng, you set a good flag!】

【She never expected that Luo Xi would resort to such tricks!】

【With Teacher Cheng’s broad-mindedness, she should sing now! Hahaha!】

【Exactly! What’s wrong with singing on the show? Teacher Cheng, go for it! Quack quack quack quack!】

【Rather than saying it’s Teacher Cheng’s broad-mindedness, it’s more like… Teacher Cheng’s affection for Luo Xi, perhaps…】

Another barrage immediately followed:【Teacher Cheng must have given in to her.】

【If Teacher Cheng really sings, she’s spoiling her too much!】

【Even if you break the rules, I’ll forgive you. I can crush this candy for a lifetime.】

Cheng Qing sighed and gently placed the flower in her hand on the ground. She turned her head to look at Luo Xi and said with a helpless smile, “Alright, come here! I’ll sing.”

Luo Xi smiled excitedly and hurriedly ran over to sit beside her, smoothly squeezing Liu Suoyu aside…

Liu Suoyu: “…” Hey! That’s my spot!

Cheng Qing lowered her gaze and glanced at Luo Xi’s happily fidgeting hand.

Cheng Qing started to say, “I’m not very good at singing, but this song was written by someone I know. You might not have heard it before, but just listen and try to get the idea!”

Luo Xi nodded, saying, “Mhm, go ahead and sing! We won’t make fun of you.”

Kong Mingyan also glanced at the cameraman who adjusted the lens accordingly.

This time, the director didn’t interrupt the live broadcast or cut to any distractions.

Everyone was ready to simply listen.

Since Cheng Qing was not singing a song from this world, there was no musical accompaniment.

As soon as the first notes sounded, Cheng Qing’s voice was as sweet as a bird’s song, captivating the ears of everyone who listened.

She had a voice that was very suitable for singing. No one expected that with only a few seconds passing, the emotions had already become so moving.

Cheng Qing didn’t need any introduction as she gently played her own accompaniment, a soft melody that lasted for over ten seconds.

Her voice, starting softly in the stillness of the room, blended harmoniously with the gentle accompaniment, filling every corner with its captivating presence.

All eyes were fixed on Cheng Qing as she stood there, seemingly bathed in a silver glow of sunlight. With her eyes slightly closed, she began to sing, her voice flowing slowly and gracefully.

As the song unfolded, the melody revealed its beauty, carrying a sweet and heartfelt tune that carried a deep emotional undertone.[3]

“The most beautiful scene in my life is when I met you.”

Luo Xi, when you first opened that door, am I also a part of your beautiful memories?

“I gaze silently at you in the vast sea of people, both familiar and unfamiliar.”

I knew nothing, yet I stumbled upon this place, but I’m grateful… to have met you.

“Ah~~ Ah~~~”

“Though we breathe the same air under the same sky, I cannot embrace you.”

“If our identities and names were swapped in time and space, I hope to recognize your eyes.”

We are not people from the same world, yet we eventually met in one world.

This song reminded Cheng Qing of all the reasons she came here. As the song reached its emotional climax, it stirred the emotions of everyone present.

“Where will you be a thousand years from now, and what kind of scenery will surround you?”

“Our story may not be beautiful, but it’s so hard to forget.”

“If we had been brave enough to be together from the start, would the outcome have been different?”

“Do you also have a thousand words buried in the silent dreams?”

While everyone was still immersed in the profound longing of this thousand-year-old song, Cheng Qing suddenly stopped and smiled, saying, “Alright, is it enough here?”

The room remained quiet, but the barrage of comments went wild.

【Ahhhhhh!!!!】

【Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!】

【Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!】

【My ears are pregnant, pregnant!!!】

【Wife, marry me! Forget about princesses, I’ll give birth to monkeys for you, ahhhhhh!!!】

【Get lost, upstairs!!! Promise Eternal is real, if this song isn’t for the princess, I’ll chop off my head.】

【I can do a handstand and eat ****[4]】

【…There’s really no need for such comments, upstairs.】

【It’s definitely for the princess, I turned to look at the princess several times along the way!!!】

【Promise Eternal is real, if this is fake, I won’t believe in love for the rest of my life!!!】

In this moment, the audience at the scene also reacted. Kong Mingyan applauded while thinking, “With this level of talent, she could definitely become a singer.”

Even the diva Zhao Baibing couldn’t help but say, “Why haven’t you thought about making a debut?”

Cheng Qing smiled and replied, “With my level, it’s better to forget about it.”

Everyone applauded and gave praises, “You’re being too modest! The song was really beautiful!”

“Teacher, which friend of yours made this song? She’s too talented.”

“After today, this song will definitely become a hit.”

Cheng Qing shook her head and said, “No, I was just singing for fun.”

After saying that, she turned to smile at Luo Xi before leaning close to her ear, and asked, “Are you satisfied?”

Luo Xi bashfully covered her ears and nodded gently in response.

“What are you two whispering about?”

“Yeah, are there any secrets that us noble VIPs can’t hear?”

“I’ll pay, Teacher Cheng, speak up.”

Seeing how obedient Luo Xi became, Cheng Qing couldn’t help but chuckle and whisper once more, “I really sang it for you.”

Luo Xi’s face turned even redder as she softly muttered, “Sing it for me again next time.”

Cheng Qing looked at her and finally nodded with a smile, “Alright.”

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TN: I’m literally on the floor about to pass out from how cute this is!!! _(꒪ཀ꒪」∠)_

[1] Basically, Cheng Qing thinks that Luo Xi is very Bonita.

[2] Butterfly refers to Lin Shandie

[3] Link to the song that Cheng Qing sings: Myth of the Stars and Moon (Xin Yue Shen Hua)

[4] This dude gonna eat poop while doin’ a hand stand.