Chapter 112: Chapter 112

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Entertainment Daily V: Shocking! According to industry insiders, the recently rising female director Song Yi has a hidden love life that few know about. Many young and handsome idols in the entertainment industry have had inappropriate relationships with her, including her go-to actor, Shen Yujing, who has won the Best Actor award.

It’s widely known that Shen Yujing has appeared in every one of Song Yi’s films, and her latest project is no exception. People once thought their relationship was that of a mentor and prodigy, but it seems things are not so simple. Shen Yujing is only making a cameo appearance in Song Yi’s new drama, but he arrived at the set yesterday, and some have witnessed him entering the same room as Song Yi. The media has reached out to both teams for comment, but no definitive response has been given.

The comments below are filled with question marks, as people are utterly shocked by this revelation.

【？？？】

【The entertainment industry has been too quiet lately… such a heavyweight scandal?】

【Give me a moment to process this… no way… I actually liked Shen Yujing…】

【I knew it! Shen Yujing’s Best Actor award must have been rigged.】

Of course, Shen Yujing’s fans quickly came to his defense.

【Can the people above stop spreading rumors? There’s not even a single photo, and you’re calling this a “revelation”?】

【Haha, next you’ll say some rich woman has bought out the entire male entertainment industry. Eating fake gossip won’t give you a stomachache?】

【…Can you at least make your baseless claims somewhat believable? Where’s the evidence?】

【Shen Yujing’s studio, stop pretending to be dead. It’s time to work!】

Song Yi is a well-known figure, and Shen Yujing has a decent reputation in the industry, so most netizens are taking a wait-and-see approach, waiting for more concrete evidence to either confirm or debunk the rumors.

At this moment, the appearance of a “witness” pushed the credibility of this revelation to its peak.

New actor Han Ming liked a Weibo post about Shen Yujing and Song Yi, and he also updated his own Weibo.

Han Ming V: I believe that heaven will never let down good people. After the darkness, light will surely shine. Everything we’re experiencing now is to help us become better people in the future.

His fans quickly commented below, asking what had happened.

Soon after, some gossip accounts “exposed” that Han Ming had been removed from Song Yi’s new drama.

Connecting the dots, the “answer” became quite obvious.

Some speculated—

【Could it be that Song Yi took a liking to Han Ming, offered him the male lead role in exchange for his compliance, and then kicked him out after he refused?】

Han Ming liked this comment, but five minutes later, he deleted his Weibo post and unliked all the comments.

However, it was already too late. Gossip accounts had already taken screenshots and reposted them, sparking intense discussions about the incident.

【Holy crap! It’s confirmed! New actor Han Ming is calling out Song Yi!】

【Wow, this scandal is shattering my worldview…】

【Song Yi is young and beautiful, with such achievements. What doesn’t she have? Why can’t she just date normally? Why does she have to do something like this…】

【The person above clearly doesn’t understand. This is how rich people are, especially someone like Song Yi, who achieved fame and fortune at a young age. She’s never struggled, and success came too easily. After having money and fame, all that’s left in life is seeking thrills.】

【But I’m even more shocked about Shen Yujing. He’s really good at acting, huh? I always thought he was a ray of sunshine.】

【Same here. It’s not surprising when anyone in the entertainment industry falls from grace, but if it’s Shen Yujing, it’s really hard to accept. He’s built up such a good public image.】

【Whose idol just fell from grace? Oh, it’s mine.】

【Can we stop talking about this nonsense? I’m genuinely disgusted. Can the broadcasting authority ban artists and directors with no moral integrity?】

Comments were flying everywhere, but with Han Ming stepping forward as a “key witness,” the situation took a turn for the worse.

Shen Yujing gripped his phone tightly as his manager’s voice continued to echo in his ear.

“What exactly is the nature of your relationship with Song Yi? Are you two dating… or is it something else? Shen Yujing! If you don’t speak up, the company can’t help you!”

“I’ll clarify it myself,” Shen Yujing said, hanging up the phone in frustration.

What a mess.

Today was supposed to be a “big day” for him and Song Yi. They were supposed to publicly announce their relationship and receive everyone’s blessings, but this Han guy had to stir up all this trouble.

Meanwhile, the entire internet was now sympathizing with Han Ming.

As Han Ming had hoped, regardless of whether Shen Yujing and Song Yi could explain the situation, he had already gained attention.

In this day and age, even negative attention is still attention.

In just half an hour, brands had already reached out to him, offering opportunities like live-streaming product promotions.

His fan group, which originally had 2,000 members, was now overflowing, with everyone tagging Han Ming and asking for more juicy details. Media outlets also privately messaged him, hoping to interview him.

However, many of Shen Yujing’s fans also attacked him, warning him about the consequences of spreading rumors.

Han Ming wasn’t worried. All he had done was post a “motivational” Weibo and liked a couple of comments. He hadn’t done anything—it was all the netizens and gossip accounts making assumptions.

He was completely innocent.

Han Ming kept anxiously checking his phone. Ideally, Song Yi would compromise and give him the male lead role, or at least pay him to keep quiet.

But instead of Song Yi, he was met with Shen Yujing, who went live on a broadcast.

Shen Yujing sat at a desk, his face showing a hint of anger, clearly unhappy about the situation.

This move by Shen Yujing caught all the gossip accounts and haters off guard.

When other celebrities face major scandals, whether true or false, they usually stay silent and let their company issue a statement. Who would go live on a broadcast like this?

There wasn’t even enough time to draft a proper PR statement.

But Shen Yujing didn’t want to post a PR statement on Weibo or issue a clarification himself, because he couldn’t write one.

He had nothing to hide, so he was willing to answer any questions. He chose the most straightforward way to address the doubts—by directly engaging with everyone who questioned them.

The number of viewers in Shen Yujing’s live broadcast room was skyrocketing by the thousands. Fans and haters alike didn’t want to miss this prime opportunity to witness the drama firsthand.

【Holy crap, I’m in! It’s so crowded!】

【Ding! Scandal-watching pass!】

【A personal press conference by a celebrity to clarify rumors? This is historic!】

【I feel like a frantic groundhog jumping around in a melon field.】

Shen Yujing looked directly into the camera and said, “Hi, I’m Shen Yujing. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the chat. I’ll answer whatever I can see.”

His straightforward attitude and calm demeanor didn’t seem intimidating at all.

【Wow! Is Shen Yujing bare-faced? He’s so handsome!】

【Let’s be real, his looks are unbeatable. That blonde hair when he debuted made him look like he stepped out of a manga!】

【Hey, the focus today isn’t his face, okay?】

【Haha, he’s definitely wearing light makeup. He’s prepared, right?】

While some were arguing in the chat, most were here for the drama. The biggest question on everyone’s mind was—

What exactly is the relationship between Song Yi and Shen Yujing?

“Song Yi and I,” Shen Yujing said, his expression softening slightly as he mentioned her name. The corners of his lips curled into a smile. “We’re in a relationship. There’s absolutely no truth to the inappropriate rumors circulating online.”

【？！！！】

【Holy crap! Did I just hear that? They’re in a relationship?!】

【Wait, is this an official announcement?】

【Honestly, I’ve shipped Song Yi and Shen Yujing before, but I never thought such an obscure ship would actually be real???】

Of course, some remained skeptical.

【Haha, this is obviously a PR move. They got exposed, so now they’re claiming to be in a relationship. Do they think we’re stupid?】

【Well, at least admitting to a relationship is better than those rumors, right?】

Most of the comments, however, came from Shen Yujing’s fans, particularly his “mom fans.”

【A girlfriend? My baby boy has grown up!】

【Wow, my little piggy has gone out to snatch someone else’s cabbage.】

【Congrats, my dear! After everything that’s happened in the entertainment industry this year, as long as you don’t break the law, I support you dating!】

【I was feeling quite sad at first, but when I thought about the fact that my idol's girlfriend is Song Yi, it suddenly didn't seem so bad.】

【She has the education, the looks, and the awards—who wouldn't be satisfied and even feel proud? I won't say who.】

Some passersby were curious.

【But isn't there a rumor that Song Yi is deeply attached to her first love? Could it be that Shen Yujing is just a substitute for her?】

【That's true. I've seen a few of Song Yi's interviews, and she mentioned her first love several times. Every time she talks about it, it sounds so beautiful.】

【Who doesn't have a past? What matters most is that they love each other now!】

The comments were more harmonious than expected, and Shen Yujing's mood improved significantly.

After answering a few questions, he firmly denied the false rumors circulating online. He then chatted with the netizens for a while, expressing that both he and Song Yi would continue to focus on their careers for the time being, before ending the live stream.

The top trending topic on Weibo was Shen Yujing's live stream clarifying the rumors.

Most people thought Shen Yujing would deny his relationship with Song Yi, but instead, he used the opportunity to officially announce it.

Of course, some fans couldn't accept it, with some turning against him and others breaking down emotionally.

However, since Shen Yujing hasn't acted in many idol dramas, the majority of his fans are "mom fans," career fans, and fans who admire his looks and personality. The proportion of "girlfriend fans" is relatively small, so the impact wasn't too significant.

For these fans, if they feel sad about their idol announcing a relationship, it's usually because they think the partner isn't good enough for him. But Song Yi is more than qualified, which essentially resolves that conflict.

For the "mom fans," having such a beautiful and talented "daughter-in-law" is a source of pride.

For the career fans, with Shen Yujing and Song Yi together, there's no need to worry about future movie opportunities. Plus, Song Yi isn't just some internet celebrity, which avoids all the fan wars—something they are very satisfied with.

For the fans who admire his looks, a handsome guy paired with a beautiful girl is like double the beauty—a dream come true for any fan of good looks. Who could resist that?

As for the personality fans, they're basically life-long fans. As long as Shen Yujing is breathing, they'll continue to love him. Whether he announces a relationship or not doesn't matter to them.

So, compared to "Shen Yujing announcing his relationship," people were more focused on whether "they are truly in love or if they were forced to admit it due to circumstances."

The anti-fans seized this point and amplified it, spreading slander online, but overall, it was still within Han Ming's control.

Until—

Shen Yujing updated his Weibo with a photo.

The picture showed a somewhat youthful-looking boy and girl sitting on a bench by the roadside. Both had several hair clips on their heads, with Shen Yujing wearing an exaggerated red bow.

The boy looked reluctant, while the girl smiled with her eyes curved, creating an unexpectedly harmonious and perfectly matched scene.

At this moment, no words were needed to explain anything. All the rumors were instantly debunked.

Looking at this Weibo post, Han Ming clenched his fists at his sides, his face turning pale.

He didn't need to look any further; he already knew he had lost.

His phone kept buzzing with notifications. Almost all the brands that had previously wanted to collaborate with him had removed him, and his agent called to inform him that the company was terminating his contract and would be suing him for breach of contract.

On Weibo, Shen Yujing's post sparked massive discussions.

【Is this a photo of Shen Yujing and Song Yi from high school?! Where are those who said it was all PR? Come out and apologize!】

【Ahhhh! I'm dying from how perfect they are together!】

【So youthful!!! The blonde hair and red bow are absolutely iconic!】

【How have these two always been so good-looking?! I'm drooling with envy!】

【Where's Han Ming? Didn't he claim to be wronged? Come out and confront Shen Yujing!】

【Hahaha, did you not watch Shen Yujing's live stream? He even invited Han Ming to join, but Han Ming was online and didn't dare to accept!】

【It's obvious who's guilty here.】

【Han Ming, stop playing the victim. Come out and tell everyone about your "suffering."】

Of course, someone raised a crucial question.

【Song Yi's new drama is adapted from her high school life. In the leaked photos, the male lead isn't always the same person, but he always has blonde hair. Shen Yujing had blonde hair in high school, and they both attended Saint Slee Academy, so...】

Someone immediately followed up.

【So is it possible that Song Yi's first love...was actually Shen Yujing???】

【Holy cow! This story just keeps getting juicier!】

【Thinking back to Song Yi's interviews where she mentioned her first love, I suddenly feel so emotional. She really stood by him through his humble beginnings, and even in front of a crowd, she subtly expressed her love to the fullest.】

【Shen Yujing also had interviews in the past where he talked about his first love. I dug them up—high school classmate, top student, kind-hearted, with almond-shaped eyes. All these traits match Song Yi perfectly!】

【So these two have been showing off their love right under our noses all along? How did we not notice? Ugh, I'm so touched!】

Shen Yujing directly replied to this comment with a simple sentence, essentially confirming their speculation.

【She is my first love, my destiny, and my entire life.】

She is his first love, his fate, and everything to him.

The fact that he has been with the person he loved since his youth is the happiest and luckiest thing in the world.

And she, who has seen the most awkward and clumsy side of the boy, has also fallen in love with the sincerity that belongs only to her, as well as all the joy he brings her.

Perhaps love is like a commodity, requiring a high price to exchange and effort to maintain its freshness, but only true sincerity can last a lifetime.

The first snow will melt, and the sun and moon will take turns.

It seems like nothing in this world remains unchanged, except for the fact that he will always love her.