After the fourth episode of "Love You" aired, Lin Qi became famous.
But it was infamous fame.
The audience had already accepted her liking for Bai Mo; after all, Bai Mo was so outstanding that Lin Qi's liking for him was reasonable! However, her subsequent self-sabotaging actions made it very difficult for the audience to convince themselves.
["Only listening to half of what you're told? That’s the person you like, is that reasonable? I don't believe it anyway."]
["This young lady is simply playing a divine move. Not only did she not leave herself isolated, but she also used this opportunity to get back at Su Mu. What skillful means! I can't help but admire her scheming."]
["Is it out of jealousy? After all, she was rejected so many times before when she wanted to team up with Bai Mo!"]
["This sister doesn't even look at whether she's worthy. She has someone who likes her but doesn't know how to cherish them. I feel it's not worth it for Ji Simiao!"]
["Shouldn't the focus be on the fact that Bai Mo invited Su Mu? That's a female star, could Bai Mo have become someone who judges by looks? I cannot accept it."]
Some fans tried to deliberately change the subject, attempting to shift the conversation to Su Mu, but they were unsuccessful.
Because judging by Su Mu's performance throughout the entire fourth episode, there wasn't a single thing that was bad. She was very mindful of her boundaries, kept her distance from everyone, and wasn't flirtatious. She had a clear and transparent heart, seeing through everyone, and was also extremely versatile.
It's hard not to like someone like that. Even they, Bai Mo's fans, had to admit that Su Mu was worthy of Bai Mo. Their so-called compatibility wasn't about status, but inner qualities.
The harmonious scene of them not interacting in the afternoon touched many hearts. That was their ideal married life: they didn't need to be together all the time; mutual companionship was sweet enough.
This led to even more people shipping Bai Mo and Su Mu as a couple. Looking at the official website of the show, it was filled with discussions about Bai Mo and Su Mu, with very few mentions of other people's names.
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Su Mu didn't pay attention to the online turmoil. She and Ding Yao were sitting at the juice bar, leisurely sipping fruit wine.
"Ah~ Su Mu, you even know how to make cocktails? What a treasure you are! I can't help but want to take you home." Ding Yao took a sip of the wine, savoring its fresh and mellow aroma, and became extremely excited.
It tasted exactly like the fruit wine she had drunk before. Su Mu was too amazing, and she was such a perfect match for her, practically her power bank!
With Su Mu around, she didn't need to worry about what she wanted to eat or drink. This kind of life was wonderful. Participating in this variety show was definitely the best decision she had ever made!
Ding Yao was a well-known fashion designer who had just returned to the country and was quite famous. Her initial purpose for joining the variety show was to expand her public recognition and find some collaborators.
Wēn Zhīxuě was a collaborator she had set her sights on. As a top-tier movie star, everything she did came with its own traffic, so Ding Yao didn't mind trying to please her. Even if Wēn Zhīxuě had a princess-like temper in private, Ding Yao never took it to heart. After all, she was looking for a partner, not a friend.
When she first saw Su Mu, her eyes lit up because Su Mu's figure and appearance were impeccable. However, after learning about Su Mu's current situation, Ding Yao gave up.
She needed a partner with higher visibility. With a top-tier movie star like Wēn Zhīxuě in front of her, why would she be so desperate as to choose a third-tier artist who had no remaining resources?
But unexpectedly, she was quickly proven wrong! Su Mu changed her mind with a table of dishes. Combined with yesterday's desserts and today's fruit wine, Ding Yao decisively decided that her future collaborator would be Su Mu!
Top-tier celebrities could be hired if one had money, but if she missed out on such a precious gem like Su Mu, she would definitely regret it for the rest of her life!
"That's because Sister Ding is too appreciative. I know my own worth," Su Mu replied, also taking a sip of the fruit wine and closing her eyes in enjoyment.
The original host couldn't drink alcohol, so even though it was fruit wine, she didn't dare to drink it in large gulps like Ding Yao, only taking small sips. Otherwise, she might not be able to handle it.
But even such a small sip brought a faint blush to Su Mu's fair cheeks, making her look incredibly alluring.
Bái Mò, who was about to come down from the second floor, saw the blushing Su Mu, his eyes deepening. He reached out and stopped Chéng Míngzhé, who was about to descend the stairs, saying, "I think I forgot something. Can you accompany me back to get it?"
Chéng Míngzhé readily agreed, "That's no problem." He just didn't understand what Bai Mo had forgotten. Weren't they coming down to deliver a message?
"Thank you." Bái Mò reached out and patted Chéng Míngzhé's shoulder to express his gratitude. Before leaving, he couldn't help but glance at Su Mu again. Seeing that her complexion had recovered, he then led Chéng Míngzhé to his room.
By the time the two of them came downstairs again, Su Mu's complexion had completely returned to normal. After her first sip, she realized she felt a little dizzy and immediately put down her wine glass, ensuring she wouldn't lose her composure.
"Ding Yao, Su Mu, that... Lin Qi and Ji Simiao are planning to withdraw from the show. Do you want to go say goodbye to them?"
Upon hearing this, Ding Yao's desire to drink vanished. "Withdraw from the show? Forget Lin Qi, what is Ji Simiao a kid doing joining in the fuss?"
Su Mu shared the same confusion. She could understand Lin Qi withdrawing; after all, with such an incident happening and being affected by online public opinion, it would be difficult for her to stay. But why was Ji Simiao leaving?
Could it be another impulsive emotional decision?
Chéng Míngzhé sighed helplessly, "Because he feels he has let Su Mu down. As her fan, he didn't fulfill his duty and feels too ashamed to face Su Mu again. Since Lin Qi is leaving, he decided to leave with her."
"Let's go ask them clearly in person," Su Mu's eyes flickered slightly. She had a gut feeling that things were not that simple.
As the four of them walked to the second floor, they encountered Wēn Zhīxuě and the others.
Lin Qi was squatting on the ground, covering her face with her hands and sobbing softly. Wēn Zhīxuě squatted beside her, continuously patting her shoulder to comfort her. Ji Simiao and Lín Zhāo stood by, each holding two pieces of luggage.
Upon seeing Su Mu and the others coming upstairs, Wēn Zhīxuě stood up abruptly, blocking Lin Qi. She looked at Su Mu with an unfriendly tone and said, "Are you satisfied now? Lin Qi and Simiao are preparing to withdraw from the show. If you're here to watch their misfortune, please leave quickly!"
Wēn Zhīxuě's words were quite unreasonable. Su Mu was clearly the victim in the entire incident. Not only did she not offer any substantial concern, but she also pointed the finger at Su Mu, which was truly inexcusable.
"Teacher Wen, I don't believe I have offended you? Didn't you say you treat everyone equally? Why are you biased towards me? And why do you assume I'm here to watch a spectacle? I don't think I've given you such a harsh impression."
Su Mu took a step forward, looking directly into Wēn Zhīxuě's eyes, and asked her questions.