Chapter 33: Connections (3)

Xia Siyu diverted her eyes to the side, not daring to directly answer the question. In the end, she reluctantly answered, “Haven’t I mentioned this before. He’s my ex-boyfriend. What other relationship can we have?”

Wei Jingjing shot daggers at her. “You think you’re lying to a kid? If he’s your ex-boyfriend, why are you living together?”

She scanned the surroundings, and male products greeted her eyes. “Don’t tell me you’re using all of these!”

“I didn’t say anything wrong. I said I’m living in a friend’s house. Ex-boyfriend’s also a friend, right?” The more Xia Siyu spoke, the more she realized that something was amiss. She was an artist as well as the house’s owner, yet she was being treated like a thief.

She hurried to the sofa, pushed Xiao Tang aside, and sat down. In a boisterous manner, she spoke, “You’ve said this yourself. This is a pretty safe place to live since I can’t find another accommodation right now. Moreover, this is a good location, and it’s near the company. It’s not like he will come here every day. He has other places to stay at.

“Or, you can help me find a better place to stay, and I will move without a second word.”

This… there’s indeed no other place. But the scarcity of houses doesn’t imply that you can live with a man. You’re a celebrity. You can’t do that even if the other party is the Movie King, Bo Yan!

Wei Jingjing was like a motherly fan. It was as though she were worried her daughter would be taken advantage of. Although she had handled endless rumors for Xia Siyu during the past three years, none of them was real. This time around, it could not be more real. Bo Yan and Xia Siyu even lived together…

“You and Bo Yan…”

“Nothing happened between us!” Xia Siyu could not help but bellow, “It’s really not what you think. He’s not interested in me, and I’m not interested in him either! Anyway, both of us are not interested in each other. We are not a couple, and nothing has happened between us. I swear.”

Wei Jingjing stared at her for a few moments, and Xia Siyu’s face remained proud as she spoke and boldly met those eyes.

The eye contact went for around ten seconds before Wei Jingjing nodded. “Okay, I believe you. If you were lying, your stare wouldn’t have sustained more than ten seconds.”

Xia Siyu gave the ‘duh’ face.

“The problem does not lie with who you live with, but the paparazzi, who are always ready to catch a photo.” Wei Jingjing still felt doubtful, but she continued, “However, that doesn’t seem like a problem. First, the security here should be first-rate in Yan City. Second, even if you’re caught in a photo with Bo Yan, he’ll be the one suffering. He’s different from you. He’s a top-notch idol and celebrity, without any rumors. He also has strong business skills.

“As for you, you’re only a step away from the ‘worst Celebrities’ category. If you live with him, you’ll be benefiting because of him. He’s the unlucky one.”

Xia Siyu’s eyes immediately widened. “How am I worse? You said I’ve benefitted while he’s unlucky? He’s not interested in me? I’m the one who’s not interested in him! Even if he wants me to like him, I will not date an ex. You think he is an honorable man and the beloved of the industry? Let me tell you, I’ve made a mistake once. But, I’ll not make the same mistake twice!”

Xia Siyu got more and more agitated. Wei Jingjing gave her a serious look before saying, “I thought the woman who dumped Bo Yan was you. Did he bully you instead?”