Chapter 192: This Time, She Wants to Decide Her Own Future

The news shocked not only Han Xi but also others.

At a university lecture hall, Qin Yun saw the message and nearly tore the paper in her hand.

She laughed coldly, picturing Qiao Sisi’s seemingly delicate face in her mind, thinking: She hid it well.

So, a variety show managed to gather four of Fang Zhou’s ex-girlfriends plus a childhood sweetheart.

Haha, Fang Zhou is truly fortunate.

Who knows, maybe there are even more ex-girlfriends yet to be discovered.

Qin Yun felt an itch in her hand, craving a way to vent her frustrations.

She glanced at her colleagues and excused herself to the restroom to wash her face.

Calm down. Don’t act impulsively.

Qin Yun was genuinely afraid she might lose control and rush back to the hospital to confront Fang Zhou.

Chu Xinran also heard about the news from a friend’s phone call.

She stared blankly at the comments below, as if her soul had left her.

“OMG! Fang Zhou is actually Sisi’s first love! No wonder they look so good together. They’re a real couple! I’m going to dig into their past! Even old sugar is sweet!”

“Crying, Fang Zhou is Sisi’s unforgettable first love! I bet she joined the show just for him!”

“Devoted actress joins a dating show for love! This is like a novel come to life!”

“Damn, what did Fang Zhou do to deserve this? That’s Sisi! The best girl in the world!”

Chu Xinran’s phone slipped from her hand, hitting the ground with a loud crack.

First love.

Those two words were an eyesore.

Chu Xinran felt her heart ache, like being pricked by countless needles.

The paparazzi said their relationship started years ago, even before she met Fang Zhou.

Fang Zhou was her first love, but his first love was Qiao Sisi.

I thought the tenderness I received was unique.

But it turns out someone else had already enjoyed that tenderness before me.

Meanwhile, in an advertising agency in the capital, Qiao Sisi’s manager, Sister Zhu, frowned at the entertainment news on her tablet and looked at the woman getting her makeup done.

This is bad. She knew visiting Fang Zhou would cause trouble.

The news article even included photos of Qiao Sisi, wearing a mask and sunglasses, leaving the hospital.

The unscrupulous media had spiced up the story, making it sound convincing.

If Sister Zhu hadn’t seen Qiao Sisi’s dejected expression herself, she might have believed Qiao Sisi and Fang Zhou had rekindled their romance.

This kind of scandal, coming out just before Qiao Sisi’s new drama premiered, was terrible timing.

It could disrupt the new drama’s promotion and affect its performance.

Sister Zhu sighed, mentally preparing several PR strategies to suppress the scandal.

Qiao Sisi, hearing her sigh, kept her eyes closed as the makeup artist worked on her eye makeup, but couldn’t help asking, “What’s wrong, Sister Zhu?”

Sister Zhu coughed lightly and said, “I’ll tell you after you finish shooting this commercial.”

It wasn’t a big or small matter, and she didn’t know if Qiao Sisi would be happy or angry. To avoid affecting her work, it was better to wait until the shoot was over.

If Qiao Sisi were still an unknown actress, Sister Zhu could have handled it directly without consulting her.

But Qiao Sisi had grown wings long ago, and the agency couldn’t control her.

Otherwise, they wouldn’t have just watched her join a dating show.

From another perspective, Sister Zhu even thought that Qiao Sisi’s years of hard work in acting and building fame were for this moment.

When her scandals spread, they wouldn’t impact her career too severely. In fact, if she wanted to, she could openly date without issue.

After all, she was a skilled actress, not one of those idols relying on fanboys.

The makeup artist carefully applied green eyeshadow to Qiao Sisi’s eyelids, adding highlights. When she finally opened her eyes, everyone around was amazed.

“Wow! This green eyeshadow is beautiful!”

“Like mountains meeting at the brows and waters reflecting in the eyes.”

“I’m completely smitten! Sisi, you look stunning!”

Qiao Sisi smiled warmly, her eyes full of joy.

“Stop flattering me. Let’s get to work!”

The actress under the spotlight was confident and radiant, every gesture filled with pride and poise.

Perhaps people are like that—once in their element, they shine with confidence and brilliance.

Sister Zhu appeared calm but was internally anxious.

Within minutes of the news breaking, the drama’s producers and the lead actor’s team had already called her several times.

“Sister Zhu! What’s going on? Our new drama is about to premiere. We’ve been promoting it for so long!”

“If the new drama’s couple doesn’t click, don’t blame the lead actor.”

Sister Zhu could only reassure them, urging them to think positively.

“Consider it free publicity. We’re all skilled actors; no need to stress. Who knows, this might boost our premiere ratings!”

About half an hour later, Qiao Sisi finished shooting the commercial.

Sister Zhu seized the moment and showed her the tabloid news.

“Sisi, look at this…”

Whether to clarify the situation or how to handle it was up to Qiao Sisi.

Sister Zhu felt that being a manager for a top star wasn’t easy. Some decisions weren’t hers to make.

Qiao Sisi glanced at the article, raising an eyebrow, and calmly said, “Ignore it. Let them say what they want.”

Sister Zhu frowned and showed her the recent call logs.

“But the drama’s director and the lead actor’s team have some complaints.”

Qiao Sisi nonchalantly removed the prop ring from her hand, giving Sister Zhu a playful look.

“They can’t tell who’s carrying the drama?”

“Forget a first-love scandal; even if I got married today, it wouldn’t affect the drama’s quality.”

In acting, Qiao Sisi was as bold and confident as a young person fresh out of college.

Sister Zhu was speechless and decided to contact Qiao Sisi’s major fans, asking them to use this opportunity to promote the new drama.

After all, if the actress herself didn’t care, meddling would just bring unnecessary trouble.

Qiao Sisi, meanwhile, took out her phone and looked at the photos of herself and Fang Zhou, smiling contentedly.

At least those paparazzi had good taste. The white shirts and red background made them look like newlyweds taking wedding photos.

Cheerful and perfectly matched.