HOYSE CHAPTER 110

Chapter 110 — Extra 1: Official Announcement | Real or Fake?

Today, Rong Jing and Gu Xi’s century-embracing moment at the awards ceremony swept the trending topics with dominating force. 

Both were top-tier celebrities, and one of them was a big shot who, aside from work promotions, accepted almost no other activities. Netizens who had accumulated half a year’s worth of enthusiasm single-handedly sent them to the top through sheer willpower.

Rumors circulated that the two did have conflicts, but they were minor. Earlier on, there had been some misunderstandings that weren’t cleared up, and both being proud individuals, things had remained cold until now. 

Of course, this was just hearsay. The parties themselves had never mentioned the specifics.

In fact, after that movie finished its theatrical run, this awards ceremony was their first time appearing together in public.

According to staff members close to Gu Xi, he wouldn’t attend any event where Rong Jing was present. Rong Jing’s side never mentioned anything, because this low-key tycoon was extremely busy. Rumor had it that the youngest director of Xie Corporation had assigned his younger brother annual net profit targets. Rong Jing spent most of his time expanding the market and had no spare energy to care about gossip and rumors.

To describe Rong Jing in netizens’ words: It’s as if he came to the mortal realm just to make up the numbers.

Even ordinary passersby knew about the feud between these two. They could drop into any topic thread and chat about it for a bit, conveniently expressing relief that they’d finally reconciled. Just as everyone was happily eating metaphorical melon, Gu Xi suddenly posted a Weibo that left people completely baffled.

Gu Xi: Only sin²α + cos²α

The attached image showed lotus lanterns floating on a river. Soon, netizens dug up that this location was called Magpie Bridge. During Qixi Festival, many young alphas and omegas would go there to release lotus lanterns, praying for smooth romance or for love to arrive, hence the name.

After the image’s meaning was analyzed, netizens went wild. Was their Xi Xi hoping to fall in love?

Just as marketing accounts were preparing to let their imaginations run wild based on Gu Xi’s Weibo and create sensational headlines, they were shocked to discover that at the exact same time, Rong Jing’s Weibo had reposted it. Very much in Rong Jing’s consistently concise style:

Rong Jing: 1

That’s right, just the Arabic numeral: 1.

Comments immediately flooded both their Weibos:

“Are my eyes playing tricks on me? When did they get together?”

“AHHHHHHHHHHH!”

“Oh my god! They officially announced it!”

“No no no, their accounts must have been hacked, and both at the same time.”

“Impossible, absolutely impossible!”

“If they’re really together, I’ll livestream eating... never mind, this face-slap, please slap my face!”

“Weren’t we just talking about their century-reconciliation a moment ago? How did they immediately announce their relationship? Is there a connection? This plot development is so surreal.”

“I specifically logged out and back in to confirm I wasn’t seeing things.”

“How could they possibly announce a relationship? They haven’t interacted in half a year. Could it be that at the awards ceremony, sparks flew all the way, they locked eyes, and thought the other was damn handsome?”

“Is this a new relationship? There weren’t any signs at all?”

“RJ, if you’ve been kidnapped, just blink.”

“Why is everyone saying it’s an official announcement? Can someone explain what Gu Xi’s Weibo actually means?”

“Don’t understand +1.”

“I thought I was the only one who didn’t get it. I didn’t dare bring it up or ask.”

“Math problem explanation: sin²α + cos²α = 1.”

“Gu Xi is posting a formula, and Rong Jing answered with the result. Combined together, Gu Xi is saying ‘only,’ meaning ‘only you’!”

“Gu Xi Xi’s confession is so unique. Is this a science student’s romance?”

“Am I the only one who thinks it’s both corny but kind of hot?”

“As a passerby, I just think two people at the peak of their looks got together. It’s simply a visual feast for the eyes. Please act as a couple! Promise me, and can you not die so miserably this time?”

“I’m not listening, I’m not listening! The surprise is real!”

“Already exploded into fireworks!”

“So shocked I immediately took a bite of melon and checked today’s date. Good thing it’s not April Fools’ Day.”

“Prediction: I feel like their studios will say in a bit that their accounts were just hacked and they’re currently filing an appeal.”

“Seriously suggest all the major marketing accounts don’t get involved, or you might get sued by Rong Jing’s studio until you’re bankrupt hahahaha~”

A large portion of netizens, after experiencing a series of shocks, calmly stated that everyone was getting excited over nothing. This was obviously a hack.

Using the hacking theory as a starting point, they systematically analyzed evidence point by point. This was all material from when the two were voted as the most impossible CP, such as how on set back then, aside from filming, the two had zero interaction. For example, Gu Xi wouldn’t participate in activities with Rong Jing, and even if they ran into each other, they’d pass by without acknowledgment...

They declared: Unless the parties themselves come down personally to refute or provide strong evidence, we won’t believe it!

We netizens of this generation have been tempered by all kinds of rumors into mature netizens. Please appear immediately, on time, right now. Thanks.

Just then, they suddenly discovered the app wouldn’t open. Due to excessive traffic, the network had crashed.

How could it crash at such a critical moment? They still didn’t know if it was real!

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Author’s Note:

Thinking that for the New Year, I should at least come up and post a chapter to wish everyone a happy new year.

That’s right, typed this out while watching the Spring Festival Gala~~~~ It’s a bit short, but even mosquito legs are meat~~

Wishing everyone all the best in the Year of the Ox, peace and health~~ bows

PS: The squared symbol doesn’t display, so I could only express it in words.

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