Rich Side Character Goes Viral for Gossiping on a Laid-Back Reality Show Ch. 51

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The moment he noticed her looking, Yu Muqiu turned his deep black eyes right toward her.

Yu Qianxia didn't look away. Her gaze moved past his pronounced Adam's apple, then up to his face, locking eyes with his dark, unreadable stare.

They held each other's gaze for a few seconds before Yu Muqiu looked away first, his Adam's apple shifting uncomfortably as he swallowed.

Yu Qianxia curved her lips and couldn't help mumbling, "Still the same as when we were kids—so easy to get flustered."

Manager Han explained the sudden change in the shoot plan. Turned out the diamond ring Yu Qianxia was modeling today was actually part of a couple's set, but they'd never found the right male celeb for the shoot, so the whole project had been put on hold.

Unexpectedly, after Yu Muqiu had turned them down once before, he suddenly got back to them a few days ago, saying he was down to do it.

That had Manager Han over the moon. He figured, why not just pair him with Yu Qianxia?

Now that he found out the two already knew each other, things just got way smoother. After a quick explanation, Yu Qianxia agreed without much hesitation, and Yu Muqiu didn't have any objections either.

Once they got their makeup done and outfits changed, the shoot officially kicked off.

Following the photographer's direction, Yu Qianxia slowly stepped closer to Yu Muqiu.

"Okay, Miss Yu, you can put your hands on him now." The photographer gestured and called out.

Yu Qianxia lifted her hands and lightly rested them on his shoulders. Through the thin fabric, she could feel his muscles tense just a little.

"Nervous?" she leaned her head in, her voice brushing against his neck with a soft breath. "Come on, you're a movie king now. This is nothing."

Yu Muqiu's Adam's apple moved slightly. His voice was low and smooth, "Not at all."

Yu Qianxia smiled, the corners of her lips curving up. Right then, the photographer started snapping away, the shutter clicking nonstop in the studio.

"Nice. Really nice. You two are getting more in sync," the photographer said, clearly pleased.

When the shoot wrapped up, Yu Qianxia pulled her hands back from his shoulders. Yu Muqiu's eyes dropped slightly, something like disappointment flickering in them.

Manager Han quickly waved them over to the lounge. The coffee table inside was loaded with snacks, fruit, and drinks—two whole plates' worth.

Yu Qianxia sat down, and Yu Muqiu leaned over the table, grabbing a lychee-flavored sparkling soda and handing it to her.

"Thanks." She took it, twisted the cap open, and took a sip. The sweet lychee flavor spread through her mouth, cooling her down and easing the heat and tiredness from the shoot.

After a few sips, she set the bottle down, turned to Yu Muqiu, and finally asked the question that had been bugging her for a while.

"So why'd you end up joining the entertainment industry too? Just ditched a massive family business like that? Grandma Yu's getting old, you know. She can't handle you stirring up drama like this."

Yu Muqiu's thin lips moved slightly, but he didn't answer Yu Qianxia's question. Instead, he asked, "What about you?"

"Huh?" Yu Qianxia blinked, a little caught off guard.

For a second, that usually distant look in Yu Muqiu's eyes flickered. "Why did you choose the entertainment industry?"

Why she insisted on entering showbiz was something she had decided a long time ago—but it was also something she'd never told anyone. Yu Guangyi had always wanted her to run the company, never giving her a real chance to chase her dream.

Left with no choice, Yu Qianxia went ahead with her plans without telling anyone.

Her clear eyes dimmed a little, as if her thoughts were slipping back into old memories.

Yu Muqiu quietly clenched the hand resting beside his leg.

That strange force making her tell the truth still hadn't gone away, and Yu Qianxia followed her heart, finally saying it out loud, "I joined the entertainment industry because of my mom. She loved acting her whole life and gave up so much for film. But she never got the recognition she deserved. Maybe I'm still far from that dream now, but I just—want to win it back for her."

At that moment, a light sparked in Yu Qianxia's eyes. Her tone was firm and certain. "I will get it. No matter what."

Yu Muqiu slowly relaxed his clenched fist, his expression softening. "So it's for Aunt Jian..."

Yu Qianxia raised an eyebrow. "Why do you sound so weird? What did you think I was doing it for?"

Yu Muqiu froze, unsure what to say.

Yu Qianxia narrowed her eyes playfully. "Wait... don't tell me—you thought I got into showbiz for some guy?"

Yu Muqiu's expression twitched with a flash of discomfort, but he insisted, "No."

Yu Qianxia waved her hand, clearly not bothered by what he thought. She changed the subject. "Anyway, you still haven't answered. Why'd you get into this industry?"

Yu Muqiu's gaze landed on her delicate, fair face, and his eyes darkened just a little.

Yu Qianxia didn't notice. She poked the back of his hand. "Don't tell me you joined because of some actress?"

"No." Yu Muqiu denied it almost immediately, but his eyes stayed locked on her, and his voice turned serious. "It wasn't because of some other actress. I swear."

Yu Qianxia couldn't help but laugh. "Okay, okay, chill. I was just joking. Why so serious?"

Yu Muqiu blinked once and looked away before finally answering. "Running the company was stressful. A lot of pressure. Then I realized acting was like living someone else's life. It felt new, refreshing. So I thought... why not? I joined the industry to take the edge off."

Yu Qianxia blinked. What? He joined showbiz... to relieve stress?

She blurted out, "That's such a ridiculous excuse. You might as well say you're going through a rebellious phase."

The corner of Yu Muqiu's lips tugged up, and a soft, low chuckle slipped out. "You could say that."

Yu Qianxia turned to him, stunned by the rare smile. She blurted again, "Hey... you actually look pretty good when you smile..."

Yu Muqiu paused, and the tips of his ears suddenly turned red.

Feeling her gaze lingering on him, the heat from his ears slowly spread through his whole chest. He raised a hand to tug at his collar and said, voice a little uneven, "What are you still staring at?"

Yu Qianxia: "I just noticed you've got a really nice collarbone. It's straight. Sexy, even. And your Adam's apple too—really nice shape..."

She shut her eyes, mentally trying to stop herself—but couldn't. The next second, she heard herself say, "Can I touch it?"

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