Me & Villainess’s CP Exploded In The Entertainment Circle

Cheng Qing’s cooking skills were really good, and everyone loved the food.

The director even said to her, “You cook so well! You should open your own restaurant. I would definitely be a regular customer.”

Cheng Qing smiled and replied, “I’ve thought about it, especially when things aren’t going well.”

When Kong Mingyan heard Cheng Qing’s words, he was surprised.

Everyone else: “…”

He wanted to ask, with all her talents, why would she choose to open a restaurant?

But Cheng Qing swiftly changed the subject and said, “But then I thought about it, cooking could make me look old, so I abandoned the idea.”

Luo Xi became curious and asked, “Why would cooking make someone turn into an old lady?”

Seeing her otherworldly expression, Cheng Qing explained, “The smoke and fumes from cooking can cause your complexion to deteriorate.” Not to mention, her cooking skills were developed because she used to live alone. In her free time, she enjoyed treating herself with delicious food.

But being a chef in the kitchen alone wasn’t enough for her. So, after confirming that she had transmigrated to this world along with her physical body, she took her sword and went straight to the nearest fencing hall to find a job.

This was the first time Cheng Qing shared her own story, sparking curiosity among everyone. They wanted to ask a few questions but didn’t know where to begin.

Liu Suoyu, lacking any sense of reserve, boldly asked, “Teacher, are you originally from Fanzhe City?”

Cheng Qing nodded, “Yes.”

Noticing Cheng Qing’s talkative mood, Lin Shandie decided to ask another question, “Did you start practicing fencing at a young age?”

Cheng Qing shook her head, “I only started practicing in recent years.” After all, she had recently transmigrated and the previous owner of her body was an unknown artist.

In the evenings, she would often set up a stall at the night market and earn around one to two hundred yuan, just enough to make ends meet.

If she had been practicing fencing since childhood, it would raise too many questions and expose inconsistencies when people who knew her saw her on television.

Not wanting to delve into such complications, Cheng Qing changed the topic and asked Lin Shandie, “I heard you graduated from a prestigious school?”

Lin Shandie smiled and waved her hand, saying, “The school is prestigious, but I was lucky to get in.”

Cheng Qing chuckled, “It’s not just luck. Good luck is also a kind of skill.”

Lin Shandie wasn’t naive. She understood that Cheng Qing wanted to shift the focus away from her own story. After all, she was just an amateur and probably wanted to avoid any complications when she eventually left the program.

Lin Shandie actually liked Cheng Qing, so she went along with the flow and started talking about herself.

As Lin Shandie continued chatting with the others about interesting experiences during the college entrance examination, Cheng Qing refrained from interrupting and poured herself some cold water to quench her thirst.

Sitting beside Cheng Qing, Luo Xi felt a bit ignored and slightly unhappy.

She reached out and pulled Cheng Qing’s sleeve, causing Cheng Qing to lean towards her and accidentally spill some cold water on her hand.

Cheng Qing wasn’t upset and turned her head to look at Luo Xi. Seeing her puzzled expression, Cheng Qing raised an eyebrow and asked with a smile, “What’s the matter?”

Luo Xi hesitated for a moment and could only say two words in the end, “Let’s eat.”

Cheng Qing smiled and replied, “Sure.” She picked up her chopsticks and served another crab to Luo Xi.

Luo Xi still felt neglected but said, “Thank you.”

Cheng Qing’s eyes wandered from Luo Xi’s fluffy head, admiring her adorable appearance, before locking gazes with her and responding with a gentle smile, “No need to thank me.”

Kong Mingyan stood behind them and couldn’t help but tease Cheng Qing, “Cheng Qing, that’s not fair! Luo Xi has eaten so much with just a few crabs. It’s so unfair.”

Luo Xi: “……” Ahhh, this director has no filter at all. Doesn’t this make me look like a big eater?!

Cheng Qing paid no attention to it and smiled gracefully, every move she made exuded elegance. She raised her hand and said, “What are you talking about? The extra portion she ate is mine, so how is it unfair?”

Luo Xi: (#／。＼#) [T/N: This emoticon expresses relief]

Kong Mingyan nodded and gave Cheng Qing a thumbs up. “You’re amazing!”

Cheng Qing burst into laughter. “Director Kong, I didn’t even cook your portion. Now you’re just mooching off our food, so go ahead and secretly eat.”

Kong Mingyan playfully hid his bowl and laughed, saying, “Makes sense, makes sense.”

The humorous atmosphere was instantly ignited by Kong Mingyan, and everyone burst into laughter.

Only Ye Lingyun from the opposite team felt uncomfortable. Last week, she and Zhao Baibing were in charge of cooking. Since Zhao Baibing’s culinary skills were just average, Ye Lingyun took charge of preparing dinner.

Zhao Baibing’s usual dishes were nothing more than plain rice porridge with a side of pickled vegetables. Occasionally, she would fry some snacks, but everyone hesitated to eat them due to their high calorie content.

Ye Lingyun felt that she had been underestimated, as she worked hard to prepare a challenging lunch every day, yet she didn’t receive the same praise as others.

When Luo Xi cooked lunch, Cheng Qing also pitched in to help, stealing the spotlight from her.

Ye Lingyun couldn’t help but feel a bit resentful, even though she knew that Luo Xi’s culinary skills were even worse than her own.

After all, she was acknowledged as one of the most talented among the guests.

Ye Lingyun sighed and came to the conclusion that the problem lies in not having someone like Cheng Qing! (T^T)

Everyone happily finished their meal and then returned to the sofa to relax.

Cooking and cleaning are separate tasks, so after Cheng Qing and Luo Xi cooked, it was the other team’s turn to clean up.

Once everyone finished their tasks, they started to feel drowsy.

However, since the time was still during work hours, they couldn’t just film a video of everyone sleeping. Their salaries were decent, so even if they were tired, they had to get up and entertain the audience.

Kong Mingyan started assigning tasks to everyone and said, “Today is such a lovely day.”

Feng Qiuyi smirked and asked, “Kong Director, what’s your plan now?”

Kong Mingyan responded, “It’s a nice autumn day. It’s not too hot even in the middle of the day, so let’s go for a trip to the lake!”

Feng Qiuyi breathed a sigh of relief. Going for a lake outing was fine, at least it wasn’t a competition.

Competitions were exhausting, but he still had to say, “…Let’s just hope we don’t get so tired that we fall asleep and end up in the lake.”

Zhao Baibing immediately responded, “Tsk tsk, don’t say that! You’ll give him more ideas!”

Li Mingyao was curious and asked, “Have there been fewer competitions lately? How did you come up with the idea of going for a lake outing?”

Lin Shandie smiled and glanced at the couples, saying, “I feel like today’s program has been a date-like atmosphere all day. I wonder if we’ll be organizing a movie night in the evening?”

Kong Mingyan slapped his thigh and exclaimed, “That’s a great idea, it’s approved!”

Lin Shandie face froze for a second before saying, “…Let’s just rest well in the evening!”

Everyone burst into laughter once again…

***

The director said the celebrities were going out for a trip to the lake, so it wasn’t too far away. Although there was a lake in front of the villa, it was deserted to the point of lacking the dramatic effect for a variety show.

They all hopped into their cars and headed to Aiqing Lake, a well-known spot in Fanhe City. The place was bustling with tourists, and when the crowd spotted the group of celebrities, they cheered and gathered around.

Cheng Qing followed behind the group, faintly hearing someone shouting her name from the side of the road.

Curiosity sparked within her, and she turned her head to look. While Cheng Qing’s appearance might not be as striking as Luo Xi’s, she exuded a gentle and graceful aura that brought a sense of refreshness to people.

Cheng Qing looked at the crowd not too far away but didn’t recognize anyone she knew.

However, to her surprise, as soon as she turned her head, a wave of screams erupted.

“Ahhh!!!”

“Ahhh, Teacher Cheng, look at me!”

“Teacher Cheng, I love you ahhh!!!”

Cheng Qing finally understood what they were saying, but she was dumbfounded: “…”

Kong Mingyan walked behind her and couldn’t help but laugh. It was rare to see Cheng Qing in such a dazed expression. He explained, “Don’t worry, your episode aired the night before yesterday, and it gained a lot of popularity.”

Cheng Qing let out a breath of relief. “You scared me there. I was worried because I didn’t know any of those people!”

With that in mind, she turned her head for another glance, and once again, the crowd burst into screams.

Cheng Qing: “…”

Luo Xi, who was by her side, held onto her arm and comforted her, “Don’t worry, I’m here.”

The screams from behind grew louder, surpassing the screams when Cheng Qing turned to look. It was like waves in the sea, one after another, with moments of pause and moments of resurgence.

Cheng Qing tilted her head, feeling that something was not quite right.

Luo Xi: “…”

Unlike Cheng Qing, Luo Xi quickly realized what was happening. She knew that this show was known for creating celebrity couples, and she was aware of it before joining. However, she never expected that she would be paired up with anyone.

Even her manager had advised her, “Just try not to cause any trouble over there. You should know that I’m the only one who can tolerate your princess-like attitude. Once you’re there, tone it down and learn to get along with others.”

Those words almost made Luo Xi furious. And yet, they turned out to be true. Luo Xi’s stubborn temperament caused conflicts not only among the other guests but also among their fans, leading to several heated arguments.

The show went on with a constant frenzy of celebrity couples, fan excitement, and continuous chaos, which actually boosted the ratings.

From Luo Xi’s point of view, being in a couple with someone? That was a ridiculous idea. She just wished to distance herself from all the chaos and drama.

However, the circumstances seemed to suggest that she had indeed formed a successful couple with Cheng Qing.

Luo Xi stole a glance at Cheng Qing, her cheeks slightly flushed. Prior to her arrival, her manager had briefed her about the Weibo situation. They had repeatedly instructed her to be more accommodating in front of the camera, even if it wasn’t her fault, and to keep her head down.

But she couldn’t bring herself to do it, and she had mentally prepared for a period of criticism after the show ended.

If Cheng Qing hadn’t joined, would the chaos have continued?

If… they really became a couple, what would the online situation be like now?

Would it be more intense than the situation between Ye Lingyun and Li Mingyao?

They’re screaming so loudly, it must be quite popular, right? No wonder my manager hasn’t been contacting me lately!

Luo Xi’s mind was wandering, completely oblivious to the path ahead.

Cheng Qing noticed her alternating between gritting her teeth and bursting into laughter, even walking towards the lake with an almost diving-like enthusiasm.

Cheng Qing: “Hmm?”

Fearing that Luo Xi wouldn’t come to her senses and might accidentally fall in, she reached out and pulled her closer. Luo Xi let out a yelp and, due to the momentum, bumped into Cheng Qing.

Cheng Qing was prepared and caught her, helping her regain her balance.

Screams erupted from behind them, catching Cheng Qing off guard as she turned to see a crowd of young people waving and shouting, “Cheng Teacher, your boyfriend power is maxxxxx!!!”

“Ahhhhh, the princess is so adorable!!!”

Cheng Qing: “…” Why are there so many fans just casually taking a lake trip?

Luo Xi was taken aback by Cheng Qing’s sudden tug and furrowed her brows. “What are you doing?”

Bathed in the warm autumn sun, Cheng Qing smiled gently and apologized, “I’m sorry.”

Luo Xi’s face instantly lit up like a ripe apple and she simply let go of the matter.

The serene autumn colors, coupled with the shimmering reflections on the lake’s surface, created a breathtaking scenery behind the two of them.

In that perfect moment, a gentle breeze stirred, lifting Luo Xi’s long flowing hair.

A single strand was carried by the autumn wind, dancing underneath the sun’s light, before it gently brushed against Cheng Qing’s lips.