“Where does it hurt?” Xu Chaoran asked, his brows furrowed with concern.

“My stomach…” Su Yaya murmured weakly, her body going limp in his arms.

Her stomach? And it hurt that badly? The situation could be serious or minor, but seeing how much pain she was in, Xu Chaoran wasted no time. He scooped her up in his arms and strode out decisively. “I’ll take you to the hospital.”

Xu Chaoran had initially slipped away from his assistant to secretly check on Su Yaya. Now, finding her in such discomfort, his only thought was to get her medical help.

Su Yaya had been wearing pajamas when she woke up from the pain, and there was no time to change. Xu Chaoran, focused on her condition, didn’t even consider this detail. Holding her securely, he took the elevator down to the parking garage, located his car, and placed her gently in the passenger seat. After ensuring she was settled, he quickly moved to the driver’s side, started the car, and sped off toward the hospital.

In the car, Su Yaya curled up into a ball, her eyes shut tight and her brows knitted deeply. She was clearly enduring intense pain, occasionally letting out soft, kitten-like whimpers, unable to suppress them. Her fragile, helpless state would stir anyone’s protective instincts, making them want to shield her from harm.

Xu Chaoran glanced over at her and caught sight of a single tear sliding down her cheek. She must be in unbearable pain to cry like this. His chest tightened inexplicably, a strange ache rising in him—a pang of sympathy, or perhaps something deeper. His grip on the steering wheel tightened as he pressed harder on the accelerator, speeding toward the hospital.

Thankfully, the hospital wasn’t far. They arrived quickly, and Xu Chaoran parked the car before hurrying to her side. He opened the door and lifted her out, carrying her straight to the emergency room.

Fortunately, the emergency staff were present. Xu Chaoran entered with Su Yaya in his arms and urgently called out to the doctor. “Please, check her now! She’s in so much pain!”

“I understand. Calm down. I’ll examine her right away,” the doctor replied, his professional tone soothing as he began to assess Su Yaya’s condition.

The nurse nearby had sharp eyes and immediately recognized Xu Chaoran. Her face lit up with excitement and surprise as she exclaimed, “Are you Xu Chaoran?”

Xu Chaoran froze for a moment, only then realizing that in his rush to bring Su Yaya to the hospital, he had completely forgotten about his celebrity status. Now that someone had recognized him, he nodded slightly and urged the nurse. “Please, don’t make a fuss.”

“Of course,” the nurse replied, nodding with a professional demeanor. Although meeting a big star thrilled her, she wasn’t one to gossip. Besides, hospital policy emphasized patient confidentiality, and she had no intention of spreading the news.

The doctor quickly examined Su Yaya, prescribed medication, and instructed the nurse to set up an IV drip for her.

Once the IV was started, Su Yaya began to feel a bit better.

Meanwhile, Xu Chaoran stepped aside to call his assistant, Xiao Wei, informing him that he was the hospital as soon as the call connected. Xiao Wei was alarmed and immediately asked what happened and if he was okay? Only to hear Xu Chaoran explained. “It’s not me, it’s Su Yaya. She wasn’t feeling well, so I brought her to the hospital.”

Hearing this, Xiao Wei nearly lost his composure. “Brother Chao, how could you go to the hospital alone with Miss Su? What if the paparazzi catch wind of this? It’ll be a scandal!”

“I was only focused on getting her to the hospital. I didn’t think about anything else.”

Since the situation had already unfolded, Xiao Wei knew there was no point in lecturing him further. He sighed and said. “I’ll head over right away and contact Miss Su’s assistant too.”

“Good. Hurry up and get here.” Xu Chaoran replied before ending the call.

Xiao Wei agreed with a quick response, hung up the phone, and immediately sought out Su Yaya’s assistant, Duan Xiaoyu. The two of them headed to the hospital together.

Wherever there are celebrities, gossip reporters were never far behind. With their sharp instincts and ever-alert eyes and ears, they can sniff out even the slightest hint of scandal like wolves catching the scent of fresh meat. Once they seize hold of juicy gossip, it’s only a matter of time before it’s splashed across the internet.

Sure enough, Xu Chaoran bringing Su Yaya to the hospital didn’t escape the ever-watchful entertainment reporters. The ever-present paparazzi managed to snap photos and upload them online.

That very night, a sensational Weibo post titled “Breaking: The Truth About Xu Chaoran and Su Yaya’s Relationship Revealed—They’re Not Just Senior and Junior but Real Lovers” went viral, taking the entertainment industry by storm.

In the post, the reporter wrote:
“Just a few days ago, Xu Chaoran suddenly tagged Su Yaya on Weibo, calling each other senior and junior. At the time, many were surprised—these two rarely interacted before, so why the sudden display of familiarity? Fans and netizens joined in on the ‘senior-junior’ banter, even confessing to each other and inspiring countless new couples. I thought Xu Chaoran and Su Yaya really were just senior and junior, but it turns out I was wrong. Here’s the evidence.”

Attached were multiple photos: first, Su Yaya accidentally falling into the water on set, followed by Xu Chaoran diving in to save her then, images of him carrying her and refusing to let go afterward. The later photos showed Xu Chaoran visiting Su Yaya’s room at night, carrying her into the elevator, driving her to the hospital, and finally, cradling her as he sought out a doctor.

The reporter ended the post with a dramatic note:
“Based on my research, Xu Chaoran ran three red lights while rushing Su Yaya to the hospital. Why the urgency? Draw your own conclusions!”

As soon as the post went live, Xu Chaoran’s fanbase exploded. Fans who once fiercely defended him were now equally furious and upset. Many felt betrayed, believing the two had been secretly dating all along while publicly playing up the “senior-junior” act. To them, it felt like a deliberate ruse to toy with their emotions.

Some fans were more outraged for a different reason—they felt Su Yaya was unworthy of Xu Chaoran. To these fans, Xu Chaoran was a top-tier idol, while Su Yaya was “just an internet celebrity.” While they could accept a professional senior-junior relationship, the idea of a clandestine romance was intolerable as their beloved star, they insisted, he deserved someone “worthy” of his stature.

The backlash was swift and harsh. Thousands of fans swarmed the comment sections of both Xu Chaoran and Su Yaya’s Weibo accounts, leaving vitriolic messages. Black fans and trolls seized the opportunity, amplifying the chaos to a fever pitch.

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Ever since An Yuting caused a scene in Shen Xiuqi’s office and was promptly thrown out, all her ongoing projects were suddenly canceled. With nothing left to do, she finally realized the severity of the situation and rushed to find her agent. To her shock, the agent informed her that the company had reassigned them to manage another artist and would not be working with her for the time being.

“Why?” An Yuting demanded furiously.

The agent replied. “You know very well what you’ve done. Just stay home and take a break for now. If you keep pushing, things might get even worse.”

Hearing this, An Yuting’s face turned pale as the truth hit her—it was all Shen Xiuqi’s doing. He was the one making her life miserable. Overwhelmed with anger, she repeatedly called Shen Xiuqi, but he didn’t answer and worse, he blocked her. Desperate, she turned to Assistant Chen, calling several times until he finally picked up. However, all she received was a stern warning, echoing her agent’s advice: stop causing trouble, or she’d face even graver consequences.

Initially unwilling to believe it, she planned to confront Shen Xiuqi in person at Shen Corporation. But before she could, her parents intervened. They forcibly took her home and kept her under strict watch, forbidding her from leaving the house. They even tried to reason with her, urging her not to stir up any more trouble.

After a few days of being confined at home, her initial frustration gradually gave way to calm. She realized that if she wanted to meet Shen Xiuqi, she couldn’t afford to act out and if she caused a fuss at home, her parents—following Shen Xiuqi’s instructions—would never let her leave.

So, she began pretending to be obedient. She apologized to her parents, admitting she was wrong and promising to change. “I’ve worried you too much,” she said earnestly. “From now on, I’ll do better.”

To convince them of her sincerity, she even started helping with household chores—a stark departure from her usual behavior. Someone who had never so much as touched a kitchen knife was now chopping vegetables, nearly cutting her fingers in the process and her efforts eventually softened her parents’ resolve.

After two more days of this façade, An Yuting’s parents were finally moved by her supposed transformation and allowed her to go out for a short walk.

As soon as she got the green light to leave, An Yuting wasted no time. She dressed up meticulously, applied her makeup, and headed straight for Shen Corporation.

After the previous incident, An Yuting knew that if she went directly to Shen Xiuqi, he would never see her. So, she decided to wait outside Shen Corporation, hoping to catch him when he came out.

She waited outside the building all day, determined not to leave until she had the chance to speak with him.

While waiting, An Yuting idly scrolled through Weibo and stumbled upon a post by the paparazzi revealing the relationship between Xu Chaoran and Su Yaya, accompanied by intimate photos of them together.

“Shen Xiuqi, this is the kind of person you’re trying to protect!”

Filled with anger and resentment, she looked up just in time to see Shen Xiuqi walking out of the building with a group of people. Dressed in a sharp navy blue suit, he looked as handsome and imposing as ever making An Yuting’s heart raced. Without thinking, she rushed toward him.

“Brother Xiuqi, I need to talk to you!”

Shen Xiuqi glanced at her, his expression cold. However, seeing that he was surrounded by several people, he didn’t immediately dismiss her. He gestured for them to wait and turned to face her, his expression serious. “What is it?”

At that moment, An Yuting found a surge of courage. She quickly pulled out her phone and shoved the Weibo post in front of him, her voice shaking with urgency. “Su Yaya is not who you think she is! Look at these photos—she’s been secretly involved with Xu Chaoran!”

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Author has something to say: Why am I excited to see Shen Xiuqi get played? Haha