Me & Villainess’s CP Exploded In The Entertainment Circle

Cheng Qing propped herself up for a while, then suddenly lay back down, letting out a painful groan.

Luo Xi was startled and hurriedly rushed over, asking, “What’s wrong? What’s wrong?”

Seeing her flustered and at a loss, Cheng Qing chuckled and said, “It’s nothing, just feeling sore and weak right now.” Although I had a fever last night, I didn’t really feel much. It was just a bit tiring during the day, and I felt a bit dizzy. I didn’t expect that after taking a nap in the afternoon, it not only didn’t improve but actually got worse.

Upon hearing this, Luo Xi got up, intending to get medicine for her, “I’ll go get some medicine for you.”

Cheng Qing grabbed her hand and smiled, “No need, I took some before going to bed. Help me up, let’s go downstairs for dinner.”

Luo Xi didn’t quite agree, “You’re not feeling well, I’ll bring it up for you.”

Cheng Qing smiled wryly, “I’m not that delicate.”

For dinner, Feng Qiuyi had prepared the food. Cheng Qing felt that since she was still recording and she hadn’t gone out during the day, it wouldn’t be appropriate to skip dinner.

In the twilight glow, Luo Xi reached out and helped Cheng Qing up. As soon as Cheng Qing stood up, she felt weak, finding it funny herself, and asked with a laugh, “Do I look like a paralyzed patient?”

Luo Xi immediately frowned, looking at her, “Why are you saying such things?”

Leaning against her, Cheng Qing’s breath felt particularly warm, spraying on Luo Xi’s bare shoulder, causing a slight blush. 

Luo Xi felt a little uncomfortable but quickly changed the topic.

Cheng Qing thought, “It might not necessarily be an unfounded statement.” If she hadn’t died in her original world, she might have been paralyzed.

Seeing her like this, Luo Xi became a little anxious, “How could getting sick lead to paralysis? Are you hiding something from me? Maybe we should go to the hospital and get it checked?”

Cheng Qing reached out and pinched her cheek, saying, “Don’t worry, it’s just a common cold, I’ll be fine soon.”

Luo Xi immediately got annoyed, “Then don’t say such things! It worries people, you know?”

Cheng Qing’s expression softened as she looked at her in the evening light, and finally, she spoke emotionally, “Thank you, Luo Xi.” She was grateful for the warmth Luo Xi had given her in this unfamiliar world.

Embarrassed by her gratitude, Luo Xi could only smile slightly and change the subject, “I wonder how Feng Qiuyi’s cooking turned out?”

Cheng Qing nodded, got up, and walked over to grab her coat hanging on the rack, “If he’s not good at cooking, the cake wouldn’t have turned out that way. Most likely, he’ll just cook a pot of plain rice porridge, something simple to eat.”

Before coming here, Cheng Qing had also watched the previous episodes of the show, and the contestants who couldn’t cook did quite well in making plain rice porridge.

In the first episode, someone exclaimed, “Eating plain rice porridge will make us vomit!” and she remembered it. 

Indeed, when the plain rice porridge was mentioned, Luo Xi’s face showed a disgusted expression. But considering Cheng Qing’s current condition, it might actually be better for her to eat plain rice porridge for comfort.

Luo Xi took a step forward, wanting to support Cheng Qing, but Cheng Qing shook her head and said, “I’ve been lying down for a while, so I feel much better now that I’m up.”

Luo Xi was puzzled, “Didn’t you say you’re feeling sore all over?” Having experienced being sick and sore herself, she understood that even someone as strong-willed as Cheng Qing would show signs of weakness if they were feeling really unwell.

Cheng Qing chuckled, “Soreness is one thing! But I can still walk. If you help me down, fans will start criticizing me when the show airs.” Cheng Qing knew that she should be cautious about pushing herself too much, and she didn’t want to be labeled as fake and insincere in the end.

After all, she was just an outsider, and Cheng Qing didn’t actually know much about this show. If it weren’t for Luo Xi, she would never have joined this program.

Luo Xi: “…” She had never thought it was because of the fans. 

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After going downstairs, they saw that Feng Qiuyi had indeed cooked a pot of plain rice porridge using a pressure cooker and had taken out a bunch of side dishes he had previously bought from the supermarket.

Feng Qiuyi didn’t want to sit idle, but luckily, they had bought a lot of things from the supermarket earlier. They had fruits, seafood, and household items, as well as various frozen, fried, and steamed packaged fast food in the fridge.

The plain porridge was ready, and all these side dishes were ready too. Just a quick glance made it look quite abundant.

When Cheng Qing and Luo Xi came down, everyone had already started filling their bowls and chopsticks and kept exclaiming, “So hungry, so hungry.”

Seeing Cheng Qing coming down, everyone greeted her, and Kong Mingyan even asked about her health.

Hearing that she still wasn’t feeling well, he suggested, “Should I have the driver take you to the hospital?”

Cheng Qing shook her head and declined, “I’ll just tough it out for a while.”

Kong Mingyan: “…” But why tough it out? He didn’t understand. 

After dinner, everyone had a lot of tasks and interviews today, so they were tired. After reluctantly accepting the interviews one by one, they were finally allowed to rest.

Cheng Qing had slept all afternoon, so even though she was tired at night, she found it difficult to fall asleep.

After lying on the bed for a while, Luo Xi also joined her. She went to wash up and then returned to lie down beside Cheng Qing.

Both of them stared at the ceiling with wide eyes. Although they didn’t speak, they didn’t feel awkward either. The evening breeze outside cooled them, the night sky was filled with stars, and they could hear the insects chirping from behind the villa.

Cheng Qing had just taken her medicine and was lying there feeling bored without her phone to pass the time. So, she decided to find a topic to chat with Luo Xi. “How did you end up wanting to enter the entertainment industry?”

Luo Xi replied, “There’s no specific reason. I don’t know how to do anything, and my family doesn’t need my help. I just wanted to develop on my own without relying on them.”

As she spoke, she turned to look at Cheng Qing beside her.

Cheng Qing, lying flat, had a well-defined face and a graceful figure. Luo Xi couldn’t help but smile, feeling that she was a sight to behold. 

Seeing Luo Xi looking at her, Cheng Qing also turned to look at her. Seeing her happy smile, Cheng Qing couldn’t help but ask, “What are you laughing at?”

Luo Xi just shook her head, and Cheng Qing didn’t press further. Thinking about how Luo Xi succeeded in the entertainment industry on her own, she sighed and asked her, “Isn’t it tough to make it in the entertainment industry?”

Luo Xi nodded, “It’s indeed not easy.” Even she, with her background as a second-generation wealthy individual and having resources, struggled for a year before finally gaining some recognition.

Having resources in the industry doesn’t necessarily guarantee success. Many people with resources can, at best, become known faces. True success requires both resources and opportunities.

Every year, countless people aspire to enter the entertainment industry and make a breakthrough. However, achieving that breakthrough is a rare feat. Even though fans may know the names of many stars, you have to realize that these recognizable names form only a small proportion compared to the entire industry.

Moreover, not everyone with a recognizable name is necessarily an A-list or even a B-list celebrity. Many of them may be familiar as supporting roles in a couple of third-tier productions.

Luo Xi, who is now in the entertainment industry, has indeed gained fame and can be considered popular, with her good looks being a significant factor. Even her haters would admit when criticizing her, “I have to admit she’s got the looks.”

But even so, when Luo Xi first entered the industry, she had to work her way up from being a nobody. 

Hearing Luo Xi’s words, Cheng Qing felt a pang of sympathy. She knew that being good-looking alone didn’t guarantee success in the entertainment industry. After all, there are plenty of good-looking people in the industry. Luo Xi’s rise to fame was undoubtedly the result of her hard work and effort.

Such efforts surely didn’t come without hardships.

In a soft voice, Cheng Qing asked her, “Are you tired?”

Luo Xi just smiled and replied, “Of course, there are definitely times when I feel tired!”

Upon hearing this, Cheng Qing’s face lit up with a gentle smile as she looked at her and said, “Even so, it’s rare that you can maintain such a pure and innocent nature.”

Taken aback by this statement, Luo Xi really wanted to say that she wasn’t that innocent; after all, to achieve her current status in the entertainment industry, she had used some tactics. It’s just that she had a bad temper and a lack of patience.

However, as Luo Xi continued to be gazed at by Cheng Qing, she thought, “Is she praising me? With my good looks and cuteness, my character must be very pure compared to others!”

Feeling flattered, Luo Xi became even happier, thinking that Cheng Qing had a keen eye. 

Cheng Qing then said, “By the way, before I came here, I watched the first TV drama you acted in…”

Luo Xi’s smile froze on her face as she anticipated Cheng Qing’s response, “Sweet Campus.”

Cheng Qing had only wanted to discuss the plot, but unexpectedly hit upon a sensitive topic from Luo Xi’s past. Upon hearing Cheng Qing mention her debut drama, Luo Xi immediately sat up straight and quickly leaned over to pin Cheng Qing down, covering her mouth with her hand, and begged, “Please don’t say anything more.”

Cheng Qing: “……”

Luo Xi’s face turned red as she said, “It’s been labeled as a cringeworthy drama. I don’t want to be reminded of it.”

Cheng Qing reached out and pulled down the little hand covering her mouth, asking with amusement, “Huh? That drama is cringeworthy? But I watched it seriously till the end.”

Luo Xi’s brows furrowed slightly, and even in this awkward moment, she looked captivating and alluring. Not to mention the rosy complexion of her face, her enchanting beauty would make anyone, even women, feel moved.

Of course, Luo Xi felt embarrassed. The drama was a heartthrob’s script, and even men loved the female lead. At that time, the plot seemed charming, but now it was just embarrassingly awkward. Many of the actors from that drama have now made a name for themselves in the entertainment industry. So, even though the drama was cringeworthy, its status was not low.

But Luo Xi still tried to defend herself, saying, “Well… I was just starting out and didn’t know how to choose scripts.” In reality, her agent thought the script would be popular, and it turned out to be a hit. 

Cheng Qing replied, “But wasn’t that drama very popular? It was a good script.”

Luo Xi was at a loss for words, and finally, she just groaned and lay down on Cheng Qing, saying, “Yes, it was popular, but there are too many memes and embarrassing moments from that drama on the internet. It’s so cringeworthy – the cheesy lines, the love scenes, and the ridiculous fight over a lollipop with a friend…”

Cheng Qing burst into laughter, reaching out to playfully rub her head and said, “It’s not cringeworthy at all! I think it’s cute.”

Luo Xi looked up at her with a slightly red face and asked, “Really?”

The adoring look in Cheng Qing’s eyes made Luo Xi’s smiling eyes exude a mix of charm and allure. Her laughter was often described as captivating, and with such a tempting smile, she was truly irresistible.

The two were taken aback, their breaths mingling, and the warm air creating an ambiguous atmosphere.

Cheng Qing lay there, earnestly gazing at the woman above her, watching as her eyes gradually shifted from clarity to infatuation. Despite feeling dizzy from the illness, Cheng Qing was also captivated, almost on the verge of lifting her head.

“I was about to tell you…”

At that moment, the bedroom door suddenly swung open, and Liu Suoyu stood at the entrance, staring wide-eyed and frozen.

Cheng Qing was lying flat on the bed, covered with a blanket, but Luo Xi had pounced on her! Although they were separated by the blanket, wasn’t this situation too… intimate?

Their faces were almost touching, and the atmosphere was ambiguous.

Liu Suoyu wasn’t a fool, but his thoughts were currently…