Chapter 46: Like a Fool 1

This morning, Gao Yuanyuan was invited to attend a brand's new product launch event.

During the post-event interview, Gao Yuanyuan was asked about the recent progress of the filming of "Yi Tian."

Gao Yuanyuan answered politely and generously, but out of nowhere, an unknown tabloid reporter popped up:

"Yuanyuan, I heard you're dating the currently red-hot singer Cheng Chen — is that true?"

For a reporter who suddenly barges in and asks about personal privacy, Gao Yuanyuan could have completely ignored them.

So she chose to disregard it and continued answering other reporters' questions.

But this tabloid reporter, full of determination, insisted on getting to the bottom of it, and said loudly:

"Some people say you and Cheng Chen fell for each other on set — in 'Yi Tian' you two play a married couple.

Not long ago you also went together to visit Cheng Chen's hometown — is that preparation for marriage?"

This topic was extremely explosive, and on top of that, both the male and female leads were top stars in their respective circles.

The reporters present swarmed over immediately, and questions about the romance between Cheng Chen and Gao Yuanyuan were instantly brought out into the open for pursuit.

"Regarding my relationship with Cheng Chen, it's not what everyone thinks — it's true we became acquainted through the drama.

Our personal relationship is also quite good. Teacher Cheng is a great actor and usually takes extra care of me on set. That's all there is to it."

Gao Yuanyuan said generously.

Hearing Gao Yuanyuan's words, the reporters immediately became excited, and as for what Gao Yuanyuan said afterward, they didn't take in a single word of it.

They only caught the four words "became acquainted through the drama"!

But everyone was still somewhat restrained; however, the direction of the questions gradually shifted onto Cheng Chen.

"Then how do you view the matter of Cheng Chen being bombarded by people from the Huayu Yinyuehui and condemned for showing disrespect to his elders, and his works being vulgar?"

"I really like Teacher Cheng's works. As for his character, I feel he's very dependable, not as awful as some people with ulterior motives outside have rumored.

As long as a work can be recognized, generally accepted, and liked by the public, it's a good work — and Teacher Cheng has undoubtedly achieved that."

Gao Yuanyuan answered the reporters' questions with a smile.

Is this standing up for Cheng Chen and taking a stand against the music scene?

The reporters were instantly thrilled, like sharks catching the scent of blood.

If the earlier questions were still somewhat restrained, the ones that followed could be called utterly blunt and embarrassing.

"Yuanyuan, you're defending Cheng Chen so much — are you two dating?"

"You still haven't answered about going back to Cheng Chen's hometown — may I ask if marriage is on the agenda?"

"Someone saw Cheng Chen frequently going in and out of your room on the 'Yi Tian' set — a man and a woman alone together — may I ask if you were seriously discussing the script?"

"It's said Cheng Chen is only in his early twenties this year, not yet at the legal marriage age — don't you feel the burden of an older woman preying on a younger man doing this?

As the reporters' questions grew increasingly sharp, Gao Yuanyuan couldn't hold them off either, and used silence in place of an answer. Her assistant immediately communicated with the organizers.

The organizers also sensed something was off, and immediately sent people to escort Gao Yuanyuan out.

When Gao Yuanyuan was being escorted out, the reporters still wouldn't let up, causing complete chaos at the scene.

No one knows who suddenly tripped Gao Yuanyuan, and she fell flat on the ground…

……

The incident of Gao Yuanyuan falling at the press conference quickly made headlines.

Along with it, the news that "the new darling of advertising and the breakout singer have a suspected romance exposed" also climbed onto the "hot search."

When Cheng Chen rushed to the hospital, Gao Yuanyuan was lying on the hospital bed reading a book.

Her assistant beside her, peeling an apple, complained:

"Sister Yuanyuan, you shouldn't have said so much in front of the media — who knows what kind of mess it's stirred up out there now."

Gao Yuanyuan turned a page of her book; the sunlight outside filtered through the glass and fell on her delicate face,

serene and elegant.

"Not really — everything I said was the truth."

"Of course I know it's the truth, but the key is the reporters won't think that way. They start with one pen and make up whatever story they want — rumors like this aren't good for your image!"

The little assistant pouted her face and said huffily.

"Alright, it's fine. Last time he was bombarded by people from the music scene, I didn't step forward to speak up for him, and I've felt really bad about it.

After all, I'm the older sister and he's the younger brother — I have to protect him well. Besides, even you know those reporters love to make things up. Even if I hadn't mentioned Cheng Chen, they would have still written and said whatever they wanted."

Gao Yuanyuan looked at her with a smile and said calmly.

"Sigh, I don't want to deal with you anymore!"

The little assistant sighed and took big bites of the apple.

Cheng Chen was standing outside the door at this moment. Hearing Gao Yuanyuan's answer, his eyes stung.

From childhood to now, very few people had truly cared about him.

Especially in his previous life, having seen all the scheming and backstabbing in the entertainment circle, his heart had gradually grown cold and indifferent.

But Gao Yuanyuan's feelings for him moved Cheng Chen deeply.

"Sister, how's your body?"

Cheng Chen adjusted his emotions, pushed the door open, and said.

"You're here — I'm fine, just wasn't paying attention and took a little fall."

Seeing Cheng Chen walk in, a smile appeared on Gao Yuanyuan's face as she sat up and said.

"Still saying you're fine? Your knee is bruised black. The doctor said you were lucky — if you'd been trampled, you'd have to stay in the hospital for at least a month."

The little assistant glanced at Cheng Chen and said huffily.

"Yueyue!"

Gao Yuanyuan glared at the little assistant.

"Hmph."

Gao Yuanyuan sighed and shook her head, then turned to Cheng Chen with a smile and asked:

"Aren't you shooting on set today?"

"I just finished filming—when I heard from Xiaoxiao that you were in trouble, I rushed right over."

Cheng Chen picked up an apple from the fruit basket and began peeling it, sitting naturally beside Gao Yuanyuan's bed as he asked:

"What did the doctor say?"

"It's nothing serious. It looked dramatic, but it's just for observation—I could be discharged anytime. It's just too noisy outside; I wanted to hide here for some peace."

Gao Yuanyuan replied with a smile.

"The company is frantic—calling nonstop, begging me to come back. If anything happened to you, I'd get scolded to death."

The junior assistant said helplessly.

"I know you've been treated unfairly—I'll make it up to you properly when we get back."

Gao Yuanyuan said to the junior assistant with a smile.

They got along easily when alone; Gao Yuanyuan was used to the junior assistant's occasional childishness and took good care of her.

Cheng Chen smiled as he watched Gao Yuanyuan—she was always so gentle.

"Sis, I heard you spoke up for me in front of the reporters today?"

Cheng Chen handed Gao Yuanyuan the peeled apple and asked.

"I didn't speak up deliberately for you—it was just my own thoughts."

Gao Yuanyuan said calmly.

Cheng Chen frowned slightly—the reporters latch onto your personal thoughts.

"Did I do something wrong that might hurt your career?"

Seeing Cheng Chen silent, Gao Yuanyuan asked anxiously.

Cheng Chen shook his head with a bitter smile:

"Sis, I can handle anything—but what matters is how it affects you!"

Hearing this, Gao Yuanyuan relaxed:

"I'm fine, hehe."

Watching Gao Yuanyuan relax again, Cheng Chen tenderly brushed his fingers across her forehead.

"You're such a fool."