Chapter 153: Ship Fans Need Recognition

Zhang Kai shifted his gaze back to Bai Chenxi, who replied with total nonchalance, "I'll leave it to Sister Wang's arrangements."

By this time, Wang Ling's anger had finally subsided. She spoke up, "Chenxi is still relatively new to the industry, and her fan base isn't entirely solid. It's better to keep public displays of affection to a minimum."

Hearing this, Bai Chenxi beamed with joy. "If I don't have to show affection publicly, that's easy."

Since it wasn't a real relationship anyway, this suited her wishes perfectly.

As for what happened later, Wang Ling's official stance was: No public displays of affection? Heh~ I'd sooner believe in ghosts.

Zhang Kai clapped his hands together. "Alright, since the decision is made, let's get moving! You two post your captions, and leave the rest to us."

As for what their captions actually were, Zhang Kai decided he didn't want to know. He had no desire to be force-fed any romantic sweetness.

Chu Muyun operated his phone for a moment and was done. But this time, instead of putting his phone away immediately after posting on Weibo as he usually did, he stared at the comments with a nervous expression.

Chu Muyun V: I want to tell the whole world that I met you @Bai Chenxi

[Oh god! Did I read that right? Is this an official announcement?]

[Chu Muyun V: Yes]

[A once-in-a-lifetime series event, my idol actually replied to me. Let me cry for a bit.]

[Although it's very unexpected, since it's someone our idol likes, we will give them our blessing.]

[Chu Muyun V: Thank you!]

[Bai Chenxi is just a scheming woman trying to use you to climb higher. I honestly don't know what you see in her.]

[Chu Muyun V: Whether she is good or not, I know best. Good or bad, I only love her.]

Perhaps because Chu Muyun kept replying to netizens one after another, the fans finally realized that their idol was dead serious.

The voices of opposition dwindled down. Even those who found it hard to accept tacitly kept their grievances to private channels.

Fans were also working hard at managing the comment section, pushing down negative remarks so that, at the very least, their male god wouldn't have to see them.

In the past, they could confidently say that their male god paid no attention to such things, but now the male god was even replying to malicious comments.

Unsure of where his eyes might land, they could only do their utmost to keep scrolling downward.

Watching Chu Muyun reply to comments one by one, it was impossible for Bai Chenxi not to feel moved. He was truly trying his absolute best to protect her.

"Sister Wang, can I post mine now?"

Wang Ling had told her to wait a moment before posting. Upon receiving Wang Ling's nod, Bai Chenxi eagerly picked up her phone and published her post.

Seeing Bai Chenxi's content, Chu Muyun glanced at her, then lowered his head to type out a comment.

Bai Chenxi V: I admit it, I've slapped my own face.

Chu Muyun replied almost in the span of a second: Chu Muyun V: Didn't we agree it would be 'Fortunate to meet you in the remaining years of my life'?

[With this speed of reply, I have every reason to believe you two are sitting right next to each other right now.]

[Oh god! The original phrase is so sweet, why didn't you use it?]

Bai Chenxi immediately replied: Bai Chenxi V: I feel like our face-slapping CP needs a proper name, considering this is the only CP I'll ever have from now on.

[I've been hit with sweetness, thank you!]

[Our face-slapping CP finally has a name, crying tears of joy right now.]

[Bai Chenxi V: Are you guys really not considering changing the name? I offer this suggestion in all sincerity.]

[Now that we finally have a name after all this trouble, how could we possibly change it?]

[Bai Chenxi V: Sighing.jpg]

Zhang Kai looked at the two people sitting opposite him and couldn't resist checking Weibo himself.

Handsome Zhang Kai V: You two are sitting right across from each other, is there really any need to show off your romance on Weibo?

[So they really were sitting across from each other.]

[Haha~ Even the manager can't stand it anymore.]

[If I remember correctly, didn't Chu Muyun's manager and Bai Chenxi's manager just break up professionally not long ago?]

[Exactly, aren't they feeling awkward right now?]

[Bro up there, don't leave. I missed this piece of gossip, please elaborate.]

Seeing this, Zhang Kai cast a guilty look at Wang Ling sitting beside him. Why on earth did he log onto Weibo?

Wang Ling had been scrolling through Weibo the whole time, and Zhang Kai couldn't tell from her expression whether she had seen it or not.

Because of Chu Muyun's relentless replies, the announcement of their relationship got off to a stellar start. Blessings still dominated the online sphere.

The moment Lan Tian heard that Chu Muyun and Bai Chenxi had gone public, he immediately jumped onto Weibo. The feeling of knowing juicy gossip but not being allowed to share it was agonizing.

Lan Tian V: I am definitely the first person across the entire internet to know. No practical meaning, just flexing a bit.

As soon as these words were posted, someone immediately refuted him.

Assistant Xiao Wen V: I am actually the first across the entire internet, alright?

The moment Lan Tian saw someone actually questioning him, he instantly retorted: "When did you know? Private message me!"

Seeing this, netizens couldn't sit still anymore. No private messaging! Is there anything that cannot be discussed right in front of us?

In the end, Xiao Wen naturally lost by a margin of a single day, and Lan Tian even went out of his way to post another Weibo specifically for this.

Lan Tian V: The number one spot on the entire internet accepts no refutation!

Netizens: Understood. Chu Muyun is so secretive about his relationship that even his assistant didn't know. You must have just stumbled upon it by sheer dumb luck.

It wasn't just Lan Tian; soon, artists who had previously collaborated with the two of them all sent their blessings.

Mo Li V: Congratulations on getting what you wished for!

Chu Muyun's reply left plenty of room for imagination: I also wish you get what you wish for soon.

[Why do I feel like everyone who has ever collaborated with Bai Chenxi knows Chu Muyun?!]

[Unspeakable, simply unspeakable!]

Lin Yue, who had been hiding from the public eye for a long time, also came online.

Lin Yue V: Congratulations! Take me out to dinner when you get back.

Bai Chenxi V: Shouldn't you be the one treating me?

After staring at it for a few moments, Chu Muyun couldn't help but speak up: "You and Lin Yue..."

Bai Chenxi immediately explained, "Don't get the wrong idea, we're just sarcastic friends who bicker."

Since she had demanded that Chu Muyun maintain distance from members of the opposite sex, Bai Chenxi felt she should hold herself to the exact same standard.

Therefore, she didn't feel like her explanation was abrupt in the slightest. Seeing that a WeChat message had just arrived from Lin Yue, Bai Chenxi remarked, "I don't even have to listen to this to know he's mocking me."

To increase her credibility, she deliberately tapped open the voice message right in front of everyone: "You've really decided to hang yourself from Chu Muyun's crooked tree of all trees. You'd better treat me to a meal before you kick the bucket."

A dead silence fell over the surroundings, with only Lin Yue's voice echoing in the air. Bai Chenxi didn't even dare to look at Chu Muyun. Lin Yue, you bastard, you definitely did this on purpose.

After a brief silence, Zhang Kai laughed very uncharitably. Of course, it lasted for only a split second before Chu Muyun's icy glare shot over.

Chu Muyun picked up his phone again and replied beneath Lin Yue's comment: Come back, I'll treat you.

[Netizen: I smell vinegar. I wonder whose jar of vinegar just got knocked over.]

Not only that, even Jiang Jize, her former rumored boyfriend, didn't forget to join in on the fun.

Jiang Jize V: Can I finally call you sister-in-law in broad daylight now? @Bai Chenxi Sister-in-law, hello!

With great magnanimity, Chu Muyun posted a single sentence: You may call her that!

[I think I finally understand what Jiang Jize meant earlier when he talked about elders.]

[I get it now too. Looked at this way, nothing he said was wrong.]

[Isn't Jiang Jize Chu Muyun's boss? Why is he calling him brother?]

[That's the company's cash cow right there. Of course he has to call him brother.]

[As far as I know, the two of them knew each other beforehand. Since they carved out their careers fighting side by side, calling him brother isn't strange at all, right?]

[Speaking of which, Chu Muyun never mentions his family. Could he be some wealthy scion who came here just to chase his dreams?!]

What the netizens didn't know was that what they were seeing right now was merely the tip of the iceberg.